The New Paper, 8 February 1994

Microfilm: NL19088
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  • Title Section
    Masthead
    15 1 the new paper TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1994 MITA (P) 035/04/93 50 CENTS the new paper
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      77 1 urnjji for lover. 035/04/93 50 CENTS ■Vj|HV|lHll/l I 111 W I lyl |1 jl| 'X|i Settling debts before the Chinese f|U |M n *yn New Year is a tradition among Hfl fljtt jjity ij many. But for two men, hm jdifii Ma I don't A $500 loan balloons to $40,000.
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  • THENEWSTODAY
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      Film fuelled attack on Asians
      363 2  -  This is a scene from a movie called Romper Stomper which promotes Nazi-style racial hatred. On Sunday a similar scene took place in Australia. The location was not a film set but a railway station where people come and go. Four Asian girls were attacked
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      A VICTIM'S TALE (Ms Chung Pham Phong, 16)
      318 2 "The four of us love to laugh, and tonight was no different as we headed home to Hayswater on the last train from the city. The excitement, however, was catching up with me and my three Filipino friends, so we decided to
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      THE REASON FOR SUCH ATTACKS
      68 2 THE high number of jobless youths has contributed to an increase in Romper Stomper-style crimes, said Melbourne youth worker Les Twentyman. They are unemployed and poor, and many of them are victims of sexual abuse. These people blame the In-do-Chinese for the high level of
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      Lock icon Taking aim at tourists and investors
      166 2 Reuter ISLAMIC militants in Egypt are now specifically targeting tourists and foreign investors. Yesterday, the militant organisation, Gama'a al-Is-lamiya, advised tourists and investors to leave the country, saying anyone who helped the Government was a legitimate target. It is the closest the Gama'a has
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      49 2 Leisure Index Showtime: Pages 27, 28, 31 32 TV: Page 24 Radio, Comics: Pages 25 26 Heard or seen anything' Call HotiirwPlu* j 1800-734-7711 i No Telecom charge for cafc Fax:*****75 Or wrte to: The New Paper V 000 Kim S*ng Uon to Fri: 7am to 7|pm Sat7antolpm Sun:9anto7pm
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    If I become a minister...
    482 3 Last week, Mr Abdullah Tarmugi, the Acting Minister for Community Development, met 130 of Singapore's top MaIay,PSLE students, youngsters who may well be our future leaders. TANG WAI YIN probes seven young minds TELL seven bright kids they can head any ministry and propose any
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      73 3 The only local English-language newspaper on Feb 11 offers you: O Eavesdropping: Bugging devices available here O Valentine's dinner date with Michael Hutchence of INXS and the chance to write about it for The New Paper W W o Sporty and elegant 1600 cc 8 '4 fe. m hongbao 1
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  • QUICKNEWS
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      NEW LINKS BEING SET UP
      46 4 People who use CPF funds to invest in shares will soon be able to have their transactions settled more quickly. By the end of next month, broking houses, agent banks and the CPF Board will be linked up electronically HOT STORY
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    • CATCH OF THE DAY
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        Indonesia stake
        139 4 SINTiAPONK IwcJime Indonesia'* ImukcM investor last year. The a mouni ««l invest tnent-viumped m»»rc ilia I-"' limes i<» a reeord billion. Moml ol the investments «re iti the Itian islands til hatam, Hint an aiul Kariuuin lloiigkont: in second plaee. lt» Investments It'll l»y 74.<"> per cent t«»SI7<»
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        WHAT'S HUP
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        Clinton's budget
        89 4 US President Hill Clinton yesterday unveiled n 1 trillion budget l«»r 1995. The budgel will thill billions «»i doltom job trnining, abolish nt Irnsi 115 programmes, and drive federal deficit* to their lowest level in six year*. The budget forecasts n healthy US economy over the next five
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      HEADLINERS
      84 4 The Straits Times: $2.4 trillion Budget for US Business Times: Regional bourses tumble: an over-reaction, says analysts Lianhe Zaobao: Electronic links being set up for CPF, SES and banks Berita Harian: UN chief wants Nato to attack Bosnia SBC morning news: Members using the CPF funds to invest in
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      440 4 i&'jL is ii& HITZ VOL 1 KITARO HIT BANK 1994 KENNY C TIFFANY ROLLING STONES PET SHOP BOYS BRYAN ADAMS BONEYM. PHIL COLLINS I'm Every Woman HEAVEN A EARTH Sweat (A La La La La BREATHLESS DREAMS NEVER DIE THE BEST Of VERY SO FAR SO GOOD 2t SUPER HITS
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  • SINGAPORETODAY
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      HELP ME!
      614 6  -  The New Paper 's Hotline Plus team takes many calls from readers. Some lead to stories which help you know more about Singapore and Singaporeans. There are other calls, however, that leave us in a bind. 'These concern problems, which we can do nothing about but lend a
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      It started after I lost my job
      202 6 MR Wong. 35, a former security guard, first got into the loan shark's trap after a little more than a year of misfortune. He and his wife's combined income of $850 (take-home-pay) and meagre savings were whittled away. First, his wife became pregnant.
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      115 7 Double Fortune i ft# grj. Here's wishing you twice the luck with a double digit k discount 55% off the Kodak Prostar 222 camera now just $48 instead of $106.60 when you buy a Kodak Gold II 100 Star Value Pack. JII j£!7i" *hSr 7-* !E i ii 1123 1
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  • SINGAPORETODAY
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      Journey through hell for $500
      282 8 FROM PAGE 6 THE loan shark said: Repay a $500 loan with interest in six weeks, at SIOO a week. It seemed easy enough, but there was a catch: Miss a payment and he had to start all over again. "Every time I miss a
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      'She borrowed for her lover. I don't want to carry her debt but I've no choice'
      435 9  -  HUSBAND TO SELL FLAT TO PAY WIFE'S DEBTS By Goh Teng Teng MR Sntn Ng is selling his. low morn 111)H lint in Yishun to pay off debts allegedly run up by bin wife.
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      THE CASE
      101 9 CHUA Ai Wah was charged in court on Wednesday last week with criminal breach of t rust. She was convicted and jailed for seven months. She pawned a friend's jewellery. Mr Thng Ah Poor had given her $38,000 worth of jewellery to sell on Oct 8. A few
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      What kind of woman was she?
      277 10 WIFE BORROWS FOR LOVER, HUSBAND PAYS UP FROM PAGE 9 CHI'A wiik abandoned in n Chinese temple by her parents at the age ol two becauae of superstitions, said her lawyer,Mr Kenneth Tan. He did not elaborate on the superstitions. When growing up, she
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      Wife joint owner of flat
      134 10 MH Sam Ng's father said he did not Know hi* son hud named his wife as lhe Joint owner of the lint until it was done. Mr Ng, f>< r >, nn odd-job labourer. said in Mandarin: "When our old flat at Kim Keat was
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      165 8 TVV lb > li face-lift, the vw Murray Terrace Food "fAev -Me. o& JwoaU&t StL IZZ different. Rut yon 'U he relieved to know that your favourite AJ2<4/ restaurants are right where M they've always been. So you I a Food Attry un amtm*. to rdbh th, b,« in Aiun
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      229 9 H "I should be a Clerical Supervisor in less v A months." rfl I M Hi Find out how to get ahead faster in your clerical career. •A position as a Clerical Assistant II you have high goals and expectat- J <boul I gets me ahead lasler. Please send me
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      248 10 IHjllsßflM IsllißlSlffl Bflinßl I I Countdown to a great H Jjmar 9fa %or. 1 H And to the finale of the pi lIS [Harkn Jce Wonderland ■1 I •i n tOn K\h11)111on in Singapore. si /'he Harbin IceVt'otulerland midnight from V Feb to 1H and here you will find Kan
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      80 10 VENUS BANANA LEAF RESTAURANT (Taste Of Home Cook rood) Come Taste Ifi& OHgMial South Indian Dishes Served In Traditional Banana Masala Chicken Yogurt And Many Other Delicious items* Hours* earn-1 Opn» Free Spucc We Do All Services. 10% for group and family gathering on ChineselHew Yev s and Valentine's Day
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  • SINGAPORETODAY
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      'You are very irresponsible'
      243 12 SPEftKfIP It is a page to carry your opinions, comments and criticisms on things that matter to you. Every Tuesday. We reserve the right to edit your letters. TIIKKK is hope for Baby Harris. His plight drew tears and outrage from 17 people, mostly parents, who
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      ‘Our boys not in fight’
      82 12 Brother Emmanuel Director, Boys' Town, Singapore: In your Girl (land's Vicious Attack (Jun 31)»you wrote that the police said the gang members were all from the Boys' Town. From my investigation, I know none of our boys have l>een involved in the fight you mentioned.
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      Dangerous roads
      122 12 Mr R Chandran, 54, unemployed: There have been many accidents at the junction of Tampines Avenue 2 and Tampines Street 11 (near the Church of the Holy Trinity). The road is very wide and there are no traffic lights. The overhead bridge is too far away for people
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      Rich pay $2,500 for orange plants
      229 13 IMAGINE paying more than $2,600 for h plant. Yes, a plant. Not a designer suit, a holiday or a medical hill. Just a mandarin orange plant. That's exactly what some Singaporeans are billing to cough up this Lunar New Year for mandarin orange plants
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      130 12 1800-734-7711 (toll free) 737-5375 SpeakUp The New Paper, Times House. 390 Kim Seng Road, Singapore 0923 E/X- 12, 13 14 FEB'94 *Sj R° mance your Valentine with a Elkxjki candlelight dinner by the river and rj^2a /17^28^^ swee P er er ee a Kjt A 'gt'rAK number at The New
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      467 13 ,M\II 11 I A\l i i\^v v!' I^\V'^<A^^ Celebrate Valentine s Day in the cosy and charming ambience of 4th kstate Restaurant, evoking romantic tendencies and unforgettable memories of an enchanted evening. Enjoy splendid service and a Valentine's Menu featuring: Duckling lerrine Cream of Asparagus Soup Chicken and Kiwi Fruit
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  • DEARMANO
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      What should I invest in?
      248 14 What shares should I invest in right now and what precautions should I take during this tumultous period? Wilfred Now is not the time to make big commitments, either using cash or CPF savings. The stock markets in Singapore and Malaysia are still quite high
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      Do I need a trading account?
      145 14 I opened a CDP account to buy Telecoms Group B shares with cash. Now 1 am keen to apply for more shares through Initial Public Oliers. Musi I open a trading account with a stockbroker? Serene Lye You don't need a trading account to
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      Should I close my investment account?
      199 14 I opened an investment account in II October last year and used my CPF savings to buy Telecom B shares. I now have 200 shares in the account. I do not have much invest ible CPF savings left and dn not foresee myself being
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      151 14 THE Dow -Jones industrial average was up ,14.90 points at 3,906.32 after losing 96.24 points in yesterday's session. THE Straits Times Industrials Inde* rose 15.26 points to 2329.71 at 9.12 this morning. CATCH OUR YOUNG READERS AS THEY HAKE THEIR Our coming CAREER CHOICE special feature offers you an effective
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  • SINGAPORETODAY
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      Blacklisted for charging $3 more
      352 15  -  By Siti Rohanah Koid A WATCH shop in Pearl Centre has been blacklisted for overcharging a customer by S3. Said Ms Charlotte Chong, one of the sales staff of Yuli Watch Centre in Pearl Centre: "It was a small matter that took place about three
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      THE BLACKLIST
      147 15 EVERY month, n list of shops associated with overcharging is printed in the Singapore Tourist Promolion Board's official tourist guide under the heading: Avoid these shops. This month's issue of the Official fiuide to Singapore lists nine shops. They are: Best Choice Electronics, #01-12 Fu I,u Shou Complex
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      13 15 17A €Ti nt Only $7.00 per column cm (Minimum 3cm x 1 col.)
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      108 15 I L/\ST VAL£A'T.JA£'S DA V I I jALL AT- BARON'S TABL£ OF I I AIOW WfIAT ABOUT TfIJS I I VAY? I J7f you 100 Mor tke unique fantasize tl\e extravagant I I crave ike unexpected in your search for tne perfect H Valentine dinner then Baron's T a L.I
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      274 16 We're open throughout Chinese New Year jfl+jC February 10-11 2.00PM 2.30PM Southern Lion Dance February 20 5.00PM 5.30PM Dragon Dance /&VV fillf Thuri Fri 5.00PM 5.30PM Northern I.ion Dance Sun 7.45PM 8.30PM Chinese Magic Show /j kl/^ February 12 5.00PM 5.30PM Frog Show Animation February 24 7.30PM -10.00PM Variety Show:
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  • WORLDTODAY
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      Uproar in India over womb removals
      330 17  -  By Ravindra Kumar REPORTING TROW NEW DELHI A HEATED debate has followed news of hysterectomies performed on mentally-retarded women in India's western Maharashtra state. The local government in Pune has stopped the forced removal of wombs. But women's rights groups are still furious. Even
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      STICKY TIME FOR INDIAN GOVT ON HUMAN RIGHTS FRONT
      162 17 THESE are not easy days lor Indian Government officials on the human rights front., which may be one reason the operations on mentally retarded women were stopped. Among the allegations corning thick and fast from elsewhere in the country: Some weeks,
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      Lock icon Play about Maxwell banned
      149 17 Reuter. AN English High Court yesterday banned the opening of a musical about late media tycoon Robert Maxwell. The court said the show risked prejudicing the forthcoming trial of Mr Maxwell's sons, Kevin and lan. Maxwell: The Musical was to have opened on Friday. Producer Evan
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      269 17 £%§rea* fßsasons pQrto «^OH33PW U Tough 420 Denier with Polyurethane backing for complete water proofing. Taping along inner seams to eliminate fraying. Perfect size for books, with easy x inside access. Stylish 2 coloured A v embroidered logo. Q Choice of 2 vibrant colour M combinations. ffl Q All stress
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      132 18 There are countless ways to express your love but with Carven bags, we'll treat you to the most memorable Valentine's Day ever You see, for as little as $200/-nett spent on Carven leather bags, irfij,, I* lir »6w"" rf jyi' v < you're entitled to something unexpected. We'll let tuxedo-clad
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  • WORLDTODAY
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      Lock icon Tough bill to curb smoking
      292 19 AP. SMOKING in nearly all commercial and public buildings in the US will be restricted, or even banned, if a tough anti-smoking bill gets the congressional nod. The proposal, which has President Bill Clinton's blessings, is the brainchild of Mr Henry Waxman, a member of
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      CIGARETTE TAX
      45 19 PRESIDENT Clinton intends to punish smokers to pay for his revamped healthcare programme. In his budget speech yesterday, the President said he would boost the 2-1-cent-a-pack tax on cigarettes to 99 cents, bringing in US$67 billion (Sslo7 billion) over the next six years.
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      FOR
      33 19 'It is wrong morally and economically to expose anyone, especially children, to the hazards of tobacco smoke. Each of us deserves the right to a healthy and smoke-free environment.' Representative Henry Waxman
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      AGAINST
      32 19 'The proposed smoking ban lacks scientific foundation... In reality, this attempt to ban smoking is an example of social engineering on a vast scale." Mr Charles Whitley of the Tobacco Institute.
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      Lock icon Sharks! What an awesome catch
      227 20 SEE what three men in a boat netted Mr -laws himself. The 400-ku shark (right) is said to he the biggest caught in Malaysian waters, reported the New Sunday Times. Lucky, the fishermen did not wind up as the monster's catch of the day. They
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      Lock icon Words hurt
      63 20 Reuter. A UKRAINIAN Meml>er of Parliament has been ordered to pay damages fur suggesting a local prosecutor should make love to his wife in public. Ms Irina Kalynets made the suggestion after prosecutor Zenon Kotvk refused to take immediate action to ban a children's book on sex called:
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      Lock icon Clinton: No more empty threats
      394 21 BOSNIAN CRISIS Wire services. THE US is ready to launch air strikes against Bosnian Serbs if the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) agrees to it, President Bill Clinton indicated yesterday. But not every Nato member believes air strikes are the best way to force the
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      102 19 tTke best of the Singapore food fare for your enjoyment in this buffet special. It includes local favourites such as Laksa, Sat ay Bee Hoon, Hae Mee Soup, Chye Tow Kway, Rojak, Cuttlefish Kangkong, FishHead Curry and more. See Chef Deva toss a Rod Romali in the air! Don't miss
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      183 19 ■J vr Fori A l,n <l XaV. Canning ((<££j -p5 The place to be seen at this Chinese New Year. The reason. Fa Cfli Yu Sheng. Definitely the only way to celebrate Chinese New Year. And what better place to experience it, than at the place I* all Singapore is
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      180 20 I Hong Bao This Chinese New Year you can look forward to It* happiness and prosperity. Starring February 1 tilt 1 February 28, 1994, you can enjoy our Hong Bao Jliro* I package that's of great value. It's a big toast to a festive jiu i»_ ,A* New Year... at
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      77 20 xnriM W JC i X 4 wien- lUjOPwywrfr 'li' 1 I«r m.'llwirni P^TB WE DON'T JUST POUSH CARS WE RENOVATE THEM TO SHOWROOM CONDmON AT AFFORDABLE PRICES We take a staggering 23 steps to groom a car as required by Autoglym U.K. We even take off most of the superficial
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      476 21 V?.>'i o <b a PvV s A u 'rPs I 11*09*1 y& Valentine Dinnner Dance" ?Sk pv* ?.00pm -1.00 am jflk Maple Room 'fM Vg.: Valentine Eve Valentine Day «8y 13/2/94 14/2/94 (g.;!; $32.00 per person $39.00 per person <jjjn r>- CandleliQtit Continental Dinner in tne romantic eieoonce of the
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      The landfill project
      132 22 IN two months, Pulau Seking will make way for a $1.3 billion rubbish landfill. The project involves building a 7-km-long bund to connect Pulau Seking and Pulau Semakau, a neighbouring island. The bund will enclose the landfill site, to be ready in 1999. Screens around the site
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      KAMPUNG GON
      723 22 The evacuation of Pulau Sekinn Pulau Seking, a small island south of Singapore, used to house a fishing village of more than 500 inhabitants. Last year, the villagers moved out to make way for a $1.3 billion landfill project. SITI ROHAN AH KOID and photographer MOHD ISHAK found
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  • Page 23 Miscellaneous
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      547 23 sbcs 2.00 PM PM Text iStereoi Gcode ***** 3.00 Take 5: On Thing!* thot Bat Munjc in the \inht (Cartoon) Gcode 1663 3.30 International Family Classics Frank Enstein iCuri.mni Gcode ***** 4.30 The Lone Ranger Slim's Boy Minima): Lone Hunger unci Ton to come to the nsMstanrc of legendary lawman
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      371 23 sbcB 3.00 PM Love is in the Air (Drama with English subtitles/episode ft 9 of 25): uanyuan is concerned about Zuoer s health but the latter finds his concern irritating. Gcode ***** 4.30 Six Dreams Mute Wife (Drama/episode 4 of 19) Gcode ***** 5.30 Attach of the Killer Tomatoes Franhenstem
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      164 24 COMICRELIEF The Concrete Jungle/coim Goh toob ftM.WftCTER! uOANT You "TO IftKE \Hi l\ HE'*. TOLD H\? f 7 MOfiNMG, THIS IS WW HIM Ml TOUROF feW WHE HOPES REM? J mnafDfl soHfmmil! THE FIRM SHOW Mp TO Tok Guru /Sofiyan Yahya l AM TRVING-TDlh-HEN A\M To II IMPERFECTION 11...AUD \NHEt4
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      554 24 SOUNDWAVES radio 1 symphony FM 90.5 4 NOON Suzanne Tan's Midday Mia maam u «(cbm« *<• MOON Newt In Brief 1.15 PM An Afternoon with Koh Joo Ki m 12.0S PM Andrew i Lunch Treats 1.30 Radio On* Business and Market 1 10 Business and Market Report Report followed by
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      206 25 1 PARIS PERFUMES The world's most fabulous fragrances <f> artt o s +w4* UPwv 7 THE PERFECT GIFT! A unique perfume for someone you care about that says, "You arc special!" All our perfumes arc full strength-Not toilet water Satisfaction guaranteed! Available at Journey Gift Stationery 122 Middle Road. Midlink
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  • Page 25 Miscellaneous
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      226 25 COMICreLIEF Calvin and Hobbes/B>n Watterson OU YEAW' WtlL. RE.HLM&.R WHAT 'too S I WISW I COOLO TUWK. OU UAH v J SAID. BKAXJSE IN hDM HHPu 1 OF COMtglkCK UKtS J -fr ■iP OR TVfc, VU. MAVt A N\m -A ON TWt SPOT I V I=l= AND BLISTOIM6 PETORT 2'l
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  • Showtime
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      The kid in Khan
      704 26 HE says he doesn't smoke on screen because he knows children are his fans. In the same breath, Shah Rukh Khan says he kills a girl in one of his films. However, if you are the No 1 Hindi film star the last thing you have
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      Lock icon Zhen Xiao's medical history
      428 27 Mandarin crooner Tai Zhen Xiao went to Taiwan to study medical technology and launched a singing career. Now, he is poised to make a name in his native Hongkong. The next goal? To record an English album, he tells ANDY KWAN IF singer-songwriter Samuel Tai Zhen
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      113 27 Choice of Uncirculated 1 Yuan bank note or Uncirculated cupro-nickel 1 Yuan coin; —~j// Lustrous Dog medal from a famous painting by X GIFT V well-known Chinese artist Liu Jiyo<S For PackT\ Accompanying red envelope. X<T HURRY. purchased, get a Pdfift; $7.50 (with 1 Yuan note), This sDecial Greeting Pack
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      56 28 I dc 3 <£* I /3HHHUUIWUU For your festive shopping convenience, all our stores will stay open till 11.00pm on February 6, 7 8. Extended hours just for you. Happy Shopping! THE LINK Palais Renaissance, Ngee Ann City VERSUS Palais Renaissance. Ngee Ann City VERRI Palais Renaissance GENNY Palais Renaissance
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    Good show, but give it a twist
    560 29 SHOWTIME Congfu film Drunken Master II boasts an impressive east. However, it is precisely the easting that mars an otherwise entertaining Lunar New Year offering, says ANDY KWAN. He suggests how you can enjoy it still IT took one year to complete Drunken
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      282 30 b DATE TIME I FESTIVE PROGRAMMES (j| I 1 kk I W £j»j if 10 Feb 94 N(H>n Stiltwalkers &Fu Lu Shou Mascots vllUlCsC IiCW Icdl > *< w 11 Feb 94 Noon Stiltwalkcrs &Fu Lu Shou Mascots j A D 2.00pm Honjj Bat) Special A M i I I
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  • SHOWTIME
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      Handlers give life to this dead head
      237 31 MOST celebrities rely ii lot on their handlers. But as host of HBCVs creepy Tales from the Crypt, showing on SBC Channel 5 every Thursday midnight* the Crypt Keeper or CK. in short can't even utter one of his stomach-turning puns ("Hello, kiddies,
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      684 39  -  HOW THE ASIANS PERFORMED Hsleh Chin-sheng (Turn): Joint sixth with prize-money of £19,500 ($46,800) Frantue Miooza (RP): Joint eighth, £14.220 ($34,128) Isao Aoki (Jpn): Joint 10th. £11,106 ($27,854) Boonchu Ruangkit (Thai): Failed to make cut by one stroke By Brian Miller SO Greg Norman came away
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