The New Paper, 8 March 1994

Total Pages: 39
1 39 The New Paper
  • 15 1 the new paper TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 1994 MITA (P) 035/04/93 50 CENTS the new paper
    15 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 37 1 Garden I OF EVIL British polic« discover seven bodies while digging up a garden and cellar. They fear 12 bodies buried/ Page 16 WL 4x. ><« HODAVS Croat food. K »"<' <"«««•»' OpiaiarHom'i K M^ 1 .m 1""" *%w III
      37 words
  • 63 1 Cabby's teenage son dies in freak fall. Mr How Cheng Kang (right) decides to donate son's organs against his own mother's wishes. "She said I J wouldn't be his father if I donated my son's organs." Son wanted to die a hero. Father believes son's wish
    Picture/ Sam Yeo  -  63 words

  • WORLDTODAY
    • 409 2 AP. CHINA'S communist leaders are fast losing control of the provinces, says a study. Massive economic growth has led to the growth of several power centres and the central government in Beijing now has only a weak grip on many of its provinces. This makes it easier
      AP.  -  409 words
    • 153 2 Several recent developments indicate that the central government in China may be losing its grip. Aasterity programme: Beijing had to abandon a belttightening programme within months of Its launch last year because the Government was unable to force the provinces to follow its
      153 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 626 2 Leisure Index Showtime: Pages 23-26 Radio, Comics: Pages 18,19 TV: Page 22 Hotuneplus HEARD or seen anything? Call Hotline Plus 1800-734-7711. Or fax 737-5375. 5* "*l5 ROMAAfHC FLUTE INSPIRATIONAL THE BEST OF THE MUSIC OF THE HrTS FROM DREAM MELOOIES QUIET MOMENTS movies counfißT sax morewwiyd burtbacharach the shows Unchained
      626 words
  • Page 2 Miscellaneous

  • THENEWSTODAY
    • 221 3  -  By Andy Kwan ONE of the three girls pictured here may get a shot at stardom pretty soon. They were among 330 girls who responded to a call in Singapore newspapers two weeks ago for a second lead actress role in Andy Lau's new film.
      Picture/ Choo Chwee Hua  -  221 words
    • 128 3 Nelly is a business administration student at a private school. "I joined to find out if I have any acting talent. "The only acting experience I have was some drama classes during secondary school. "My parents didn't say much about me joining this search, but they gave
      128 words
    • 149 3 Carol is awaiting admission results from the National University of Singapore. "It was my cousin and friends who told me about this search for a Singapore girl to act in Andy Lau's new film. I seldom read the newspapers. "I've no acting experience. Friends told me to
      149 words
    • 139 3 Serena is a part-time model and actress. "Since young, I've wanted to be an actress. I joined SBC's Star Search last year but was knocked out during the auditions. But it was a good experience. "I've played small roles in some SBC drama serials and the tele-movie
      139 words

  • QUICKNEWS
    • 169 4 ARTIFICIAL SHORTAGE IN JAPAN HOT STORY IT IS not easy to get home-grown rice in Japan because of prejudice against foreign rice. The rice shortage began earlier this month soon after the Government decided to release rice imported from Thailand, China and California onto the market.
      169 words
    • 99 4 The Straits Times: Budget sound and prudent, say MPs Business Times: Singapore private housing market shows more signs of buoyancy Lianhe Zaobao: Businessmen now have unrealistic expectations of incentives, say MPs during Budget debate Berita Harian: MPs support •layman's budget' SBC morning news: An Israeli envoy has held talks
      99 words
    • CATCH OF THE DAY
      • 59 4 A PRO-MILITARY Thai opposition party has made a comeback in elections in Bangkok by winning 19 of the 55 assembly seats. In the last election in 1990, the Thai Population Party won six seats. The Moral Force Party, a partner in the ruling coalition, lost its majority. It
        59 words
      • 89 4 TEACHER Catherine Chung (right) of Jagoh Primary School in Pasir Panjang is about to score a first. If she passes her basic coaching course, she might well make history as the first Singaporean woman coach for soccer. New Zealander Douglas Moore, who is conducting the course organised
        89 words
      • 74 4 THE Ministry of Education is hiring an additional 90 expatriate teachers this year. This is more than a 50 per cent increase in the number of its expatriate teachers here. Last year, there were 130 foreign teachers, mainly from Britain. The new expatriates from Australia, New Zealand,
        74 words
      • 71 4 ACCIDENTS involving young pedestrians have declined over the past three years. The number of under-15 pedestrians killed in traffic accidents has declined from 10 in 1991 to seven in 1992 and five last year. The number of pedestrians under 15 who were seriously injured fell from 27
        71 words
      • 77 4 MAJOR handphone makers expect to sell about 90,000 sets here this year 50 per cent more than last year. Competition will focus on models for the new GSM network. The makers include market leaders Motorola, Nokia and Ericsson which have seen their sales grow by 50 per
        77 words
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 54 4 COMING SOON NOMINATED F O R 12 ACADEMY OARDS BEST FILM BEST DIRECTOR BEST SCREENPLAY BEST ACTOR BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR BEST ORIGINAL MUSIC SCOKjdjl BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY BEST EDITING BEST ART DIRECTION jfl BEST COSTUME DESIGN '^9 BI ST SOUND BEST MAKE-UP 9 WKp\/ aMr <f r iwipiKSEE w SCItlNDLiRSllST iMOTfrow
      54 words
    • 40 4 Spicy $12.00++ per person Curry Buffet Cumch with "Dolt-Yourself" Kueh P*itee is guaranteed vjfeM to spice up your taste buds. Cau «\5) 235-3344 ext 1120 now for reservations §?cVW\ lIRIIPME feSSgfeftr- A Qb) 14 Balmoral Road Singapore 1025 Fax :235-9730
      40 words
  • Page 4 Miscellaneous

  • SINGAPORETODAY
    • 142 5 British judges in two separate cases recently gave a wife-beater and a baby-basher an unusual sentence: A group anger-management course. Singapore, too, has its share of people who lose control. Some commit crimes and are jailed or caned. But there are no anger-management courses here
      142 words
    • 430 5 A FATHER threw his two-month-old baby on the floor when he blew his top. The baby boy suffered concussion and a broken arm and was hospitalised for a week. The incident nearly broke up his marriage. The wife threatened to make a police report unless her
      430 words
    • 122 5 TWO brothers fought over the TV set in their three-room HDB flat. The elder brother, who had bought the set six months earlier, was watching a Chinese serial. But the younger brother, who had then bought a video player, wanted to watch a videotape. The elder
      122 words
    • 138 5 SHE hit her boss in a fit of rage. She lost her job and became depressed. Lia, 27, an advertising executive. was often criticised by her boss. One day about a year ago she came to work in a pant suit. Her boss said she was
      138 words
    • 399 5 ON most days, he was a loving husband. But about twice a month, he turned into a raging monster and savagely beat his wife. All kinds of trivial incidents sent Madam Chua's husband into a rage: Being served dinner late, not having his favourite pair of trousers
      399 words
    • 244 6 FROM PREVIOUS PAGE There is a great movie on in town. You arrange to watch it with a friend. You are on time and you buy the tickets. Your friend does not turn up. You wait for 4o minutes, then throw the tickets away. This is
      Graphic CEL GULAPA  -  244 words
    • 255 6 I MEDICAL EXPERT SAYS CRIMINALS should be sent to jail as well as to anger or "extreme emotions" management courses, said a psychologist. Dr Victor Tai. a senior consultant psychologist at Adam Road Hospital, said: "To send a person who has committed a criminal act because
      255 words
    • 172 6 LEGAL EXPERT SAYS A LAWYER who has been fighting against family violence and for women's rights for 20 years says those who abuse their spouses and children should be sent to jail. Mrs Anamah Tan said: "Under our Penal Code, any act of
      172 words
    • 129 6 ADAM Road Hospital (ARH) uses a comprehensive approach to treat rage and other extreme emotions. It intends to hold group anger management courses soon. (Call 466-7777 for more information.) To treat disturbed and dangerous emotions. ARH has evaluation clinics in which patients' problems are analysed:
      129 words


  • DEARMANO
    • 273 7 AS a long-time investor in the Singapore and Malaysian stock markets, I receive a steady stream of dividends. I used to deposit all my dividend payments into my local bank account. The bank's processing fees for Malaysian cheques were very reasonable. This changed a
      273 words
    • 141 7 The Goods and Services Tax will be implemented from April 1. Will there be a charge of 3 per cent for the GST, besides the 1 per cent charged by brokers and remisiers for buying and selling shares? If so, will it have an effect on
      141 words
    • 131 7 Why can't SBC provide a better Teletext or INtv service? It regularly shows the wrong price change for shares that have gone "ex" bonus and/or rights issues. For example, Sun Corporation (now called Cosco Investment) shares went "ex" rights recently and rose to a new high.
      131 words
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 14 7 THE Straits Times Industrials Index rose 2.82 points to 2246.52 at 9.15 this morning.
      14 words
    • 38 7 THE Dow Jones index closed more than 23 points higher on Monday, buoyed by a drop in long-term interest rates. The index of 30 leading industrials climbed 23.92 points to 3,856.22 with some 285 million shares changing hands.
      38 words
    • 186 7 MEMBERSHIP EXTRAORDINARY Out of the ordinary comes some- is extending the invitation to you to be thing extraordinary a membership part of this extraordinary membership, that opens a world of excitement to you. As long as you are employed. Besides a host of exclusive privileges, whether in unionised or non-unionised
      186 words

  • SINGAPORETODAY
    • Article, Illustration
      76 8 I discussed it with my wife and we thought this can help others. I told the doctor to take whatever that is of use. My son has become a hero. Mr How Cheng Kang Tian Lip: He wanted to join the army so that it he died at
      76 words
    • 408 9  -  By Lois Ng IN Mr How Cheng Kang's eyes, his son is a hero. The 16-year-old died after a freak fall last Friday during a basketball game. A day later, Mr How, 48, a taxi-driver, signed the forms to donate his son's organs when doctors of
      408 words
    • 187 9 HOW Tian Lip's schoolmates were not surprised by his father's decision to donate the boy's organs. "It is a selfless and practical decision. Tian Lip I was a good, kind and well- respected brother to us," said Ng See Seng, 15. See and fellow schoolmate 1 James
      187 words
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 170 8 1 7foir hearts became a tired place That sought the sea for solace Rut soon the bounty of the sea And the gentleness of those They now called friends Restored cheer to their thoughts And warmth to their hearts. There's still a place by the sea That brings warmth and
      170 words
    • 100 8 I coWri I CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST Cokin's photographic filters add excitement to ordinary scenes. To their already fabulous range, Cokin is proud to introduce EIGHT NEW FILTERS for 1994! Use them creatively in our exciting photo contest to win EIGHT TOP PRIZES. ONE GRAND PRIZE and 24 RUNNER-UP PRIZES! Get
      100 words

  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 223 9 I <■: V '> v y\J iiipuz viszil ru dachiusi^ Cheryl Lam 1 "And I've learned to operate some of the most 1 I advanced computer equipment around." i Would you like a job where you can you'll receive a starting salary of $894i i i Yes. I'd like to
      223 words

  • PARLIAMENT
    • 112 10 AH MA worries that Boy-Boy would not, having grown up in a continuously prosperous Singapore. Nothing like a recession to wake up the likes of complacent Boy-Boy, thinks Ah Ma. Not for the whole country, you understand, but at home, her mini-Singapore. Make him
      112 words
    • 393 10  -  By Irene Ng Listening to some MPs yesterday, it would seem that only Ah Ma had said "thank you" to Finance Minister Richard Hu for the recent Budget goodies. The business sector feels letdown. (Never mind that last year it received a
      393 words
    • 221 10 WHAT scared people most about the Goods and Services Tax were: Profiteering and inflation, said Feedback Unit chief Dr Ow Chin Hock (Leng Kee). To deal with profiteers: Set up watch-dog groups at the constituency level to monitor retailers in their area, said Mr Leong
      221 words
  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • 100 10 *Rsasons fj| Roomy compartment for sleeping comfort; 2 bags can be zipped together with plenty of room for 2. ■[J Perfect for overnight camping trips. SJ Cotton inner filling provides warmth and comfort. [J Easily rolled up for compact carrying. ftSt/ WW* |Q Extendible pillow cover flap. SLEEPING BAG D
      100 words
    • 71 10 f Ho »'PS I from Finance Minister Dr Richard Hu k AVOID: Buying more shares m than you can afford. Borrowing money to speculate on the stock exchange. DO: Take a long-term view and invest in good quality stocks with strong I fundamentals. This way, ft you would be able
      71 words

  • SINGAPORETODAY
    • 217 11  -  By Norenshah Sahari MICHAEL Jackson had a headache. Now youngest sister Janet says she is also sick and is postponing her concert here. In fact, Janet's fans may have to wait till September to see her. Janet, 27, was supposed to give two concerts at
      217 words
    • 388 12  -  By Suresh Nair FORMER Communist Party of Malaya heavyweight P V Sarma died yesterday. His death comes about three years after Singapore lifted a 35-year-old entry ban on him. Mr Sarma was 77. He died of pneumonia (inflammation of the lungs) after spending the past three
      388 words
    • 105 12 THE Singapore Government revoked the Feb 25, 1956 entry ban on Mr Sarma and his family in July 1991 on the condition that they will not engage in politics or do anything to prejudice the security of Singapore. Mr Sarma operated as a communist in
      105 words
  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 118 11 Men and Women are not f ted equal it Pub 1997, women are better off!) Forget equal opportunity, girlfriends, we want to be privileged. Ladies' Night at Pub 1997 means no cover charge, only $5.00 for your first drink, giveaways at the door and a fashion show. To top that
      118 words
    • 318 11 nrippni^i 0 rSMM f i!<jiilhtsi:>lßliH 1 EASI-CASH I 501-4-*****7 ■^■EEQSEEIII^H WKKmSBMmmH wmMMMSm 536-*****66 They Bought Stamps From OCBC ATMs. Now Look What we Are Sending Them! 501-2 *****9 542-2-*****3 501-1-*****8 603-5-*****1 503 6-*****1 549-9 *****6 501 4-*****5 501 *****7-001 508-2 *****0 501-9-*****5 508 0 *****9 501-7-*****2 519-3-00 5153 508-0 *****2
      318 words

  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 192 12 SING FOR FUN SING TOGETHER *7ir /FBSTimL iOF SONGS Form a Singing Group and Enter Today: Wc arc looking for singing groups between The lop ten groups will each win $3,000 12 and 60 people to vie for top spots in CASH and other attractive prizes! PLUS the Sing Singapore
      192 words
    • 36 12 Stegant Vhai Kuffet! Adult: $12 Adult: $14 Child: $6 Child: $7 Business Hour: Mon. Fri. 10.30 am 10.30pm B I I I I S <6 ELEGANTGARDEN THAI RESTAURANT 346 Joo Chiat Road Singapore 1542 Tel: *****84
      36 words

  • WORLDTODAY
    • 336 13 Wire services. NOW it is Bill's turn to stand by his woman, First Lady Hillary Clinton. The US President yesterday strongly defended his wife against claims that she acted improperly in a complicated web of financial and legal deals known as the Whitewater affair. "I don't believe
      Wire services.  -  336 words
    • 100 13 THE Clintons have denied any wrongdoing in the Whitewater affair. A summary of the complex web of allegations: When Bill was Governor of Arkansas, he and Hillary invested in a real estate development company called Whitewater, run by businessman James McDougal. The venture lost money.
      100 words
    • 454 14 A BRITISH surrogate mother had to abort her child after it was discovered to have Down's Syndrome. This was the second traumatic incident for Ms Claire Austin, who runs a surrogate agency for childless couples. The 28-year-old divorcee had a boy two years ago for another couple
      Picture/ Daily Mail/ Ips  -  454 words
    • 114 14 IN principle, surrogate motherhood is legal in Singapore, say some lawyers. However single women cannot receive sperm donations from sperms banks here. Single parenthood may also lead to legal tussles between the natural parents. Both parties may draw a contract, spelling out rights and obligations towards the child
      114 words
    • 262 15 AP. UKRAINIAN President Leonid Kravchuk wondered if the country could get rid of all of its nuclear weapons if Russia continued to cut natural gas deliveries. However, he told reporters at a New York hotel yesterday that he remained committed to an agreement to
      AP.  -  262 words
    • Article, Illustration
      39 15 In pain: Associated Press agency photographer John Gabbs 111 was shot above the knee by Israeli forces near the Jabalya refugee camp in the Gaza Strip yesterday. He is being taken away by his rescuer. Picture/ Reuter
      Picture/ Reuter  -  39 words
    • 90 15 Reuter. A HIGHLY dangerous prisoner on the run in Britain asked a policeman for directions when his taxi driver lost his way. The policeman happily obliged, the Daily Telegraph said yesterday. Other policemen are still searching for the convict, who escaped during a hospital
      Reuter.  -  90 words
    • 425 16 GARDEN OF EVIL BRITISH police excavating the cellar at a suburban "House of Horror" unearthed a seventh body yesterday. Some detectives say privately there could eventually be more than 12 bodies. "It could be that the body count will end at seven or it
      Pictures/ Daily Mail/ Ips  -  425 words
    • 85 16 THE National Missing Persons Helpline was flooded from anxious relatives of missing people. Several young women have disappeared from the area since 1968. Some of those believed to have been missing from Gloucester include: Mary Bastholm who dis- appeared 26 years ago at aged 15. She
      85 words
    • 253 17 AP. ONE of France's most popular radio shows has been told to tone down its free-wheeling live discussions of teenage sex. France's radio watchdog, the Higher AudioVisual Council (CSA), complained of "outrageous" statements during the Fun Radio's nightly "Lovin' Fun" programme. The radio is the
      AP.  -  253 words
    • 164 17 Reuter. BRITISH Queen Elizabeth's visit to the Bahamas has generated so little interest that at one public appearance there were rows of empty chairs. To protect the Queen's dignity and her feelings, protocol officers rushed in to remove the vacant seats before she appeared to
      Reuter.  -  164 words
  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 69 13 n&ve n i n a O* i i ;"v ft S S V 2Xx/<£ autula£ft Dime: Spm «"SBOKJ-** ZJanue 3iar6our CPavifion I&JCKj .<j£ r *^n T hr Tlnces $100, $80, $60, $40 *4f f < Zity <S£oppiny Gen/r«, Sptcia/isi (SAop/uaf G'c/i/r«, Btany Court, "Victoria Concert Jfafl, Hot fin*; 340 JJJJ
      69 words
    • 153 13 1 «*f£s 10 1 n ch in «<*> K r JSSm. «ms^. Sponsored By /m /ffs\ DYNASTY TRAVEL H /y fMl INTERNATIONAL Nfc W ZEALAND CHILLED BEEF Tr*/-*lr- o PIaCC Harelock (HoteiMirmmar) Parkway Parade r/aLi\s Jig Tel "32 0001 732 OOOt Tel 344 9'28 *****03 S f Hougang (Next to
      153 words

  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 98 14 Answer a simple question and you can win free tickets to watch Walt Disney's World on Ice. The shows will be at Singapore Indoor Stadium from 10/3/94 to 20/3/94. 500 tickets are waiting to be won! Calls are charged at 30 Cents per minute Organised by MFiiillne An SPH AudioTex
      98 words


  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • 264 16 v 5 If 4XXx. Jr- *$Z. .1 PELANGI STARSCAPE RMsBoNett 3 Days /2Nights On this enchant- Thc Pe'angi Slirscape includes: Twomghtssupenorroomaccommodation. ing island resort, Daily Buffc Brcakfas you '11 find stars at One set dinner (for one night). Fruit Basket Welcome Dnnk your Jeet a ong FreeuscoftheHcalthCluh(exceptmassagc). the beach, and
      264 words

  • Page 17 Advertisements
    • 67 17 mmM L WE DON'T JUST POLISH CARS WE RENOVATE THEM TO SHOWROOM CONOmON AT AFFOROABIE 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 scratches and stains. AUTOGLYM CAR GROOMING CENTRE Bik 20 #01-30, Sin
      67 words
    • 840 17 m«2noi l .1 BEGINNING TO READ GFniNG READY TO HEAD M. I Bfl AH DA DP AIM A reading Ennchmertf Program Age 3to 8 A pre-reading Enrichment Program Age 3to 8 H gfl k w wrV I" DHnUHIIH Program includes-Buzzer with battery, B'BUZZ' Program includes-Buzzer with battery. 16 BUZZ" HAPI/Cn
      840 words

  • Page 18 Miscellaneous
    • 804 18 COMICRELIEF SOUNDWAVES The Concrete Jungle/conn Goh radio 1 symphony ...ANb OP MbbovJN MMP.M&7 1 0P L. ...AMb FM 90.5 FM 92.4 AHbUfftrtbDOUON W£°Sr VMWDUb 1 WALT! TMt OT*ER EIEUb, NOON Lyn Saadon's Midday Mix NOON News in Brief im I SBn<at> liEbwL.,. Sam ft 2&* u?»Hb... u»«—r.l—T™*. H —•?!>" 1
      804 words

  • Page 19 Advertisements
    • 63 19 A Atur semula huruf1111JI huruf yang membentuk 41 nama kuih/makanan Melayu, dan anda boleh menangi hadiah sehingga $700. fcv tltl i P Peraduan di adakan MMLL Berita Harian dari 8 hingga 14 Mar Dapatkan naskhah mtinig Find a new rider for your wheels Pedal your wheels to all kinds of
      63 words
    • 100 19 tThe best of the Singapore food fare for your enjoyment in this buffet special. It includes local favourites such as Laksa, Satay Bee Hoon, Hae Mee Soup. Chye Tow Kway, Rojak, Cuttlefish Kangkong, FishHead Curry and more. See Chef Deva toss a Roti Romali in the air! Don't miss this
      100 words
  • Page 19 Miscellaneous
    • 267 19 COMICRELIEF Calvin and Hobbes/B iyv atterson W UOMENtfK. EXPLODED.' 11 ITS OUT Of QoHTODL.' II f MAN, I'M rMMeT^F^iiTlw^ SOMtBOCI PV)U_ WE F\RE ITS SpSEAOIHSMOM' TIRED Of TWESE K*J A LESSOR' Hfk MA HA.' ALAR*.' HELPf j-PUT \T OHSTIW foS«V)KW6.' OL\ I \rs NOT w t HELP' GET TUE JE*r.
      267 words

  • 1190 20 spotlight In a new series on Singapore expats in China, IRENE NG meets Mr Bobby Awasthi, who runs a trading business and a North Indian Restaurant in Beijing. But there is more to him, she finds out. A IS for Apple! B
    Pictures/ Simon Ker  -  1,190 words

  • Page 21 Advertisements
    • 67 21 Perfect Strangers. H this is how you feel about your VCR, ifs time you get a G-Code. P«rf«ct Stranger* 11.30pm V The G-Code instant video programmer. Just key in the G-Code numbers found in Video Guide and the New Paper and it will record the shows for you. Availablr at
      67 words
  • Page 21 Miscellaneous
    • 830 21 sbcs NOON PM Text (Stereo) Gcode ***** 1.00 PH Sell-A-Vision (Infomercial presentation) Gcode *****4 3.00 Take 5: Cro No Way Up (Cartoon) 3.30 International Family Classics White Fang (Cartoon) Gcode ***** 4.30 Hogan's Heroes (Comedy) Gcode 4972 5.00 Petticoat Junction A Cottage for Two (Comedy): Betty Jo's ramshackle dream house
      830 words

  • Showtime
    • 750 22 SHE rose from the sea, soaked to the skin, a wet white shirt clinging to her, rippling over every curve. And a star was born. The bathing beauty had wanted to lure only the hero. Instead, she hooked millions of Indian filmgoers. The beach scene marked
      Picture/ The Week  -  750 words
    • 366 23  -  By Andy Kwan THE next time you listen to Wa Wa's songs, pay close attention to the lyrics. You may find clues to some of her love experiences. "If you want to know about my feelings, romances or anything new about me, you can find out
      Picture/ Choo Chwee Hua  -  366 words
    • 235 24 BRITISH pop group Duran Duran are coming to Singapore. Voted Best Pop Duo or Group at last year's local Perfect 10 Music Awards, the band will perform at the Singapore Indoor Stadium next month. It will he here as part of the "mini-Asian" leg of its Too
      235 words
    • 217 24  -  Stories By DAVE ANG GOOD news, aminos! Carlos Santana will paint the town Latin red next month. The Latin American guitar legend and his band will give a one-night performance at the Harbour Pavilion at the World Trade Centre on April 18 as part of their Sacred
      217 words
    • 433 25  -  By Clarissa Oon THE bare bones of the plot could have turned the movie into a pretentious movie. A David vs (ioliath tale where the Englishmen are cardboard xenophobics and the Irish heroic and exciting. A saintly father and renegade son who finally realises his
      433 words

  • Page 23 Advertisements
    • 472 23 "O E T TREE!! WHILE STOCKS LAST! <1 YF.AR WARRANTY) MASTER DEALERi Jade Gift Shop #02-22/23 Shaw Towers, #01-08 Shaw Ctr A #01-22 Shaw Entertainment Ctr, 2 jurong East Central I AUTHORISED DEALERS: Access Postal A Communication Shop #01-51 The Concourse *Alif Electronics #01-20 Peninsula Plaza Alley Photo Traders P/L
      472 words
    • 142 23 WP-*****C DICTIONARY ENGLISH PERSONAL EDITION Contains 130,000 definitions for 70,000 entry words Kri. SpeLl Checker Corrects over 70,000 British and American words with word games i v -gSj'.. Electronic Flashcard Tutor helps build rr-•?* v vocabulary Unique "pick" function provides instant definitions for any word on the display. Personal dictionary
      142 words

  • Page 24 Advertisements

  • Page 25 Advertisements
    • 64 25 THE F E D E R A L'S F E ST 1 V E J"" i l Room Rate. Stay or RMllB* Singapore and Brunei only with prior reservation. Confirmation subject to room availability. u llh buu Bmijnp. kuu i.umput mjUmj Room rates are subject to 10V service charge and
      64 words

  • Page 26 Advertisements
    • 601 26 .l- f r e 2191 Personal Services/ Products HOLIDAY! VIDEO CAMERA RENTAL AFFORDABLE PRICE FREE DEL. 4 COL—WILSON :PG *****92 LOW TUITION FEE! All districts, all subjects by full/ part time tutors N Tel. 2951 6 5 1 V K H EMERGENCY PLUMBING 18-hr. Mfvtc* Ulandwid* Reatonabl* rataa (5 yn
      601 words

  • Page 27 Advertisements
    • 273 27 2526 Travel Guide ■2D Batam i'uri Fr $M H Jl» B.ilaill Fr $118 21) Ualaiu KfloiiK Fr SM .'l> Bataill View Fr. $118 j 2t> Tun BeacU Fr $1M Fr. $220 IF $129 2D :»N niarh air Fr $229 1!D IN air Fr $359 L'l> IN'Cameron Fr. $159 I TRENGGANU
      273 words
    • 280 27 2670 Education/ 2670 Education/ 2670 Education/ Instruction Instruction Instruction ft m ta i is ti&d Mgiv Singapore Institute of Engineering Technologists (SIET) I (Affiliated to The Institute of Engineer and Technicians, United Kingdom) The National Professional Body for Knyineeriny Technologists in Singapore CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES (JUNE /JULY IW4 INTAKE)
      280 words
    • 115 27 2670 Education/ 2670 Education/ Instruction Instruction ALL LEVELS, PRLMARY, SEC. JC At VANDA, we believe that there is a difference between being good and being the BEST. Between being up to standards and CREATING NEW ONES. Ihrip in and SFF us FIRST. Then make your DFCISIOX. New Courses Commencing March/April
      115 words
    • 45 27 Pre U1 Commerce I Pre U2 Repeat I (Commerce/Science) I •GCE^OJevdl^^| GCE '0' level I Pre U1 I Pre U2 I Tel *****64 I *****30 I No. 1 Orchard Rd I W YMCA Building I Level2(9am-9pm) I (Next to Dhoby Ghaut MR 0 I knxmmd
      45 words
    • 101 27 2670 Education/ Instruction Diploma In Accounting Diploma In Marfcating Book-keeping (Elem/lntar) English for Commerce Commencing April Tel *****64 *****30 Wv/ No. 1 Orchard Rd W YMCA Building I Level 2(9 am-9 pm) (Next to Ohoby Ghaut MRT) hj'tfiiHi MMiMMJ Ciftw I Including inbound/Outbound Tours I International Air Fare* Ticketing I
      101 words

  • Page 28 Advertisements
    • 220 28 2670 Education/ Instruction L. TALENTS MODELS Grooming Class For Kids commencing during the school holidays on 15/3. Tel: *****66 Elwina Lim. r L, TALENTS MODELS Basic Grooming Course For Male/ Female Commencing Soon. Free course will be given to those with potential. Tel: *****66. 2710 Professional/ Executive Positions An Established
      220 words
    • 560 28 2710 Professional/ 2710 Professional/ Executive Positions Executive Positions jX Due to expansion, local Shipping Company L urgently requires the following personnel: e Has working experience. e Knows shorthand. e PC literate. e Experience in shipping procedure. e Able to type. e Knowledge of PC PORTNET is an advantage. < Mti
      560 words
    • 400 28 2720 IT Positions 2720 IT Positions 2720 IT Positions Singapore Press Holdings Ltd We are the region's leading publisher of newspapers magazines. We need people with the experience, interest and commitment to do operations work to be a part of our team of: SYSTEMS OPERATORS/ SENIOR SYSTEMS OPERATORS You will
      400 words
    • 371 28 2730 Secretarial/ Clerical Positions REED ELSEVIER PROFESSIONAL DIVISION Butterworths Am ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT (Accounts payable) Pre-reqUUltes: OCE O'/ 'N level with credit* in English k lllttn I.CC'I Accounting 2 years experience in payable, keen eye (or dttllli Hands-on PC experience We otter 5-day work week Medical, dental and nfltn—lrtr IwnefMi Training
      371 words

  • Page 29 Advertisements
    • 308 29 2730 Secretarial/ 2730 Secretarial/ 2730 Secretarial/ Clerical Positions Clerical Positions Clerical Positions f STANDARD CHARTERED FUTURES (S) PTE LTD (A MEMBER OF THE STANDARD CHARTERED BANKING GROUP) APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE POSITION OF: GENERAL CLERICAL STAFF GCE N' Or O' Level Able to converse in Mandarin Salary: Minimum S9OO
      308 words
    • 250 29 bUMhM < <> requires SECRETARY (M't O' Able to type uprralc If Relevant workuiK experience Pleasant personality Able to work independently ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT (ICE level LCCI cert If icate Relevanl working experience Able to handle lull sets of account* Computer literate. ACCPAC Version Able to work independently li start work
      250 words
    • 343 29 2730 Secretarial/ 2730 Secretarial/ Clerical Positions Clerical Positions > The Glamourette Group of Stores is looking for career minded, self-motivated personnel to join us for the following positions. (Shipping/Admin/A&P Dept.) Computer Literate (Microsoft, Lotus). Typing Speed of 35wpm. Relevant experience will be added advantage Fresh Diploma holders are welcome Please
      343 words
    • 292 29 2730 Secretarial/ Clerical Positions GCE 'N'/'O' Level Able to answer calls/ type Starting salary $850 per month Interested please call: Established Secretarial Co. requires Chartered Secretaries or candidates with relevant experience (Proficient in spoken Mandarin i and able to work independently Please apply to 2 Havelock Road #07-07 Apollo Centre
      292 words
    • 306 29 2730 Secretarial/ Clerical Positions m\ leading company requires I JUNIOR ACCOUNTS I CLERKS I GCE O" level I Able to type I Start work immediateI School leuvers are wel- come I Interested applicants, please call Ma Serene at J AmtriCfn Branch Office requires: I SALES ADMIN. I CLERK la Able
      306 words

  • Page 30 Advertisements
    • 265 30 2730 Secretarial/ Clerical Positions Construction Co. rsquirt* FEMALE SITE CLERK 'O' or N' level Residing around 81. Bulok/ Clioa C'hu Kuntt area At least 1-2 years' expeftMM Malaysians may apply InttTMtod pt««M Pg. *****24 tor appointment. "^ENERA^LEm^^ Min. GCE 'O' level Knowledge ol Accounts Able lo type Pis. call 481
      265 words
    • 181 30 2730 Secretarial/ Clerical Positions i 1 i I i i 11 i Familiar with shipping procedures ii Able to us.* Lotus. i i i Wordstar i J Able to speak Mandarin i i 5-days week i i i Starling salary $950.00 i j Call *****24 Law (irm requires JUNIOR SECRETARY
      181 words
    • 294 30 2740 Sales Positions 2740 Sales Positions 2740 Sales Positions y VAN CLEEF ARPELS PARIS Internationally renowned jeweller seeks Male/ Female applicants for the following position for their boutique: SUPERVISOR Candidates for the above position must: Be fluent in English and at least one other language (Mandarin/ Malay/ Japanese) Have a
      294 words
    • 32 30 i J SALES ASSISTANTS required (or jewellery shop Above 21 years of age. Experience not H necessary. Walk-in interview after 12.30pm.: I 435 ORCHARD RD. #02-11 WISMA ATRIA J S PORE 0923
      32 words
    • 147 30 (A Location :Centrepoinl k I r Gross salary: j $1,500pm k Pleasant personality j Jewellery experience I Speak fluent English/ I Mandarin I i Interested parties pis call N Tiara Creation f Blk 212 Hougang St. 21 *04-343 S'pore 1953 I Tel: 284 4516 P 1. SALES ASST (female) 2.
      147 words
    • 506 30 2740 Sales Positions 2740 Sales Positions Big trading company requires Indoor J Sales Co-ordinator. Male/Female, l/i» I age above 20. Job training will be l\ I provided. Monthly income above $3000. EARN $3000+ MONTHLY •Even while in your present job or spare time. •No capital or experience required. Absolutely nothing
      506 words

  • Page 31 Advertisements
    • 291 31 2740 Sales Positions Leading subsidiary o( Hawaiian Co requires 1. 6 SALES REP. 2. 6 SALES EXECUTIVES Age IK -XI yrs Transport provided I'aid incentive holidays Itasic incentives $***** lo JlifiUi p in HOD peritonei are 00'HitCall *****16/ *****04 (or an interview #10-07 Textile Centre 200 Jalan Sultan. S(0719) INDOOR
      291 words
    • 310 31 2743 Counter Service 2743 Counter Service Position* Positions KWIK PICK FOOD SERVICES COUNTER SALES ASSISTANTS needed at World Trade Centre People's Park Full part-time All ages are welcome shifts 9 .ki.i-ii .Y.'tOpm Jpin -lOpin a Uniform provided Interested please call or walk-in at *****33/ *****03 Janat No. 1 Park Rd.
      310 words
    • 192 31 A MACHINISTS k fl 5 workuiK days I I Salary negotiable I I \1 ust possessl I class 3 licence I I Interested please call I N *****48 K 2750 Production Positions MACHINE OPERATORS required urgently 1. Jurong Male Female 7.H11 3 iMipni. s;<;> 3 ispm 11 .<a»i>in sin ll
      192 words
    • 355 31 2750 Production 2750 Production Positions Positions (American Fine Wire, 1 has vacancies for: I SWiW b£:a*Hß<i I Male/Female gj/jcti Production Operators (Rotating Shifts) I Walk-In Interview at: Special I Long fc#j I The Personnel Department Service fIR& 1 (Te1:*****55) Benefits 13 I 15 Senoko Avenue, ra I Woodlands East, Singapore
      355 words
    • 367 31 2760 Hotel/Restaurant/ 2760 Hotel/Restaurant Lounge Positions Lounge Positions < New Park Hotel Mi SINGAPORE /telrsl lAn *sJoc.<lf ol UO6 Group ACCOUNTS CLERK Minimum '.V level Some experience required Starting pa) $816.00 GENERAL CLERK Minimum '.V level Able to type Starting pay 731.00 TELEPHONE OPERATOR Minimum secondary education Able to work
      367 words

  • Page 32 Advertisements
    • 90 32 2750 Production 2750 Production 2750 Production 2750 Production 2750 Production 2750 Production 2750 Production Position* Positions Positions Positions Positions Positions Positions JuMl Ms wMA ©®IDD QnjQslfe© 111 41 BMMjJJoS —I k Total $4322 Sp®©toly^A^osa. ©©mrapll©G©dl levels or 1 iV levels and awaiting poly admission and awaiting university admission Look out
      90 words

  • Page 33 Advertisements
    • 224 33 2760 Hotel/Restaurant/ 2760 Hotel/Restaurant/ Lounge Positions Lounge Positions WMw lesamis j Restaurant Wine Bar invites application* lor the following positions: (A) BARTENDER $1,200/ $1,300 (B) CAPTAINS $1,300 (C) WAITERS $1,000 (D) COOK $900 (E) WASHERS $750 Interested applicants please come for a WALK-IN INTERVIEW on 8.3.94 or 9.3.94 from 10am
      224 words
    • 1 33 737-1166
      1 words
    • 337 33 2760 Hotel/ Restaurant/ Lounge Positions A A NOOOLES RESTN wrc #et-sto requires A) MANAGEMENT TRAINEE 2jm ex|»*rience in fastfood outlet Good knowlege in food handllriK beverune service During training, salary SHOO/ in til After training as Management Exec. Benefit*: A) 1 mths bonus. B) 10 days annual leave 10 days
      337 words
    • 283 33 2770 Security Positions CLEMENTI PARK CONDOMINIUM requires MALE/ FEMALE SECURITY GUARDS e Attractive salary good benefits Interested applicants, call: *****03 9am-spm for appointment A-POINT SECURITY requires SECURITY OFFICERS/ GUARDS/ RELIEF for Orchard. Sin Ming. Alexan dra. K K Hospital. Hendersoi (Jin Bt Merah), Jurong area Weekly off. High salary. Walk-in
      283 words
    • 168 33 2775 Driver/ Delivery s Despatch Positions R DRIVERS I Secondary education H Class 3 licence U A Bonuses allowances: ES Shift allowance up to S2lO MonfWyolo#onceuptoSso [j Annual Wage Supplement Ml Variable Bonus 0 WALK-IN INTERVIEW 1004 Too Poyoh North #07-01 M Tel: 254 0255 In L. CLASS 4 DRIVERS
      168 words
    • 343 33 2790 Part-Time/Temp 2790 Part-Time/Temp Position* Potitiont •iP Singapore Press Holdings requires PART-TIME INTERVIEWERS to conduct house-to-house interviews REQUIREMENTS Above 18 years of age Completed GCE 'O' level Able to speak English, Mandarin and Chinese Dialects Interested applicants arc invited to come personally for an interview TODAY or TOMORROW between 9.30
      343 words

  • Page 34 Advertisements
    • 322 34 2790 Part-Time/ Temp Positions I A in ull in 111 ion project I back by a strong consortnun of Indonesia. Hong KoHg. Malaysia and Singapore developers are Inviting you to join our Highly rewarding Full/ Part-Tim* Sales leam to Market a wide range ol Business Leisure Activities to Young Executives
      322 words
    • 546 34 2795 Other Positions 2795 Other Positions 2795 Other Positions 2795 Other Positions Requirements Benefits PRHH Pas* Secondary 2/NTC 3or equivalent PSA employees enjoy attractive benefits like Dif j Male/Female below 35 years of age J uF'TMi »w, low interest loans, subsidized medical Able to withstand heights and have good reflexes
      546 words
    • 103 34 PASIR PANJANG GUEST HOUSE requires ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE MAN NIGHT AUDITOR Interested applicants pis conn l lor Interview at: 404 Pasir Panjang Rd Singapore 0511. A Flbreglass Factory In Ylshun requires SKILLED/ UNSKILLED WORKERS Tel. *****11 CASHIER 5 Day wk A M Klo area Mln. Sec. 2 Salary $800 per inlh
      103 words
    • 323 34 2795 Other Positions 2795 Other Positions STOREKEEPER 3 years' similar experience s Able to read and write simple English Bask: salary incentive ranging from SI 200 to $1800 DELIVERY DRIVERS Possess class 3/4 licence Basic salary Incantlva ranging from $1000 to $1200 STOREMAN/GENERAL WORKERS (Permanent end Temporary! Age 16 years
      323 words

  • SPORTS
    • 235 35 Wire services. REAL Madrid yesterday fired coach Benito Floro following the team's defeat by First Division struggler Lerida. Chairman Ramon Mendoza named former player and member of the technical staff. Vicente Del Bosque, as caretaker coach until the end of the season. Floro came to Madrid from Albacete at
      Wire services.  -  235 words
    • 446 35  -  QUEENSLAND v SINGAPORE The Lions play their last and probably their toughest match of their Australian tour tomorrow. Ken Wor den has set his team a target... S Gulam COACH Ken Worden is expecting his team's toughest match tomorrow. But he would not
      Picture / David Tan  -  446 words
    • 363 36 As new England boss Terry Venables leads his side out for its first match under his charge, a cloud hangs over the man whom he plans to build his team around... Wire services. ENGLAND v DENMARK PAUL Gascoigne could yet make a dramatic appearance in the
      Wire services.; Picture/ Reuter  -  363 words
    • 157 36 AFP. WALES v NORWAY WALES will be without star player Ryan Giggs but will have a new tactical system in the friendly against Norway tomorrow. Norway beat England to qualify for the World Cup Finals. Wales failed to make the cut. Giggs has a hamstring
      AFP.  -  157 words
    • 358 37  -  JUNIOR GRAND PRIX TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL BOOST FOR ATHLETES By Bernard Pereira TOP schoolgirl sprinters Lim Joo Lee, Otelli Edwards, Eileen Chai and Nurulaini Ariffin are all strongly motivated by the new track-and-field "baby" christened this year the Junior Grand Prix. The Junior Grand Prix is part
      358 words
    • 504 38 Age is no barrier for talented 11-year-old shuttler Gerald Ho. He has played older opponents. And beaten them. Yet, when it comes to the Konica Schools' Under-14 event, he is ineligible. Why? BERNARD PEREIRA has the details Gerald h« has a problem. The 11-year-old's too good
      504 words
    • 223 38 ONG Lye Huat, the depu-ty-director of the Extra-Cur-ricular Activities Centre, explained that the organisers could not allow Gerald to compete because he was from a primary school and therefore ineligible. "We are not disqualifying Gerald from participating. He is simply not eligible to take part in
      223 words
    • 263 38 AP LARRY Holmes is getting back in the ring again. Holmes, 44, takes on 30-year-old Garing "Freight Train" Lane in a 10-round bout tonight at Foxwoods High Stakes Bingo and Casino's Fox Theatre in Ledyard in the US. Holmes doesn't exactly need the
      AP  -  263 words
    • 130 38 Wire services. Results of yesterday's international sports: SOCCER Colombian League Group A: Pereira 1 America 2, Huila 2 Santafe 0, Cali 1 Quindio 0, Millonarios 1 Caldas 1. Group B: Magdalena 0 Nacional 0, Tulua 1 Cucuta 1, Medellin 1 Envigado 1, Bucaramanga 1 Junior 1.. Brazilian League: Vasco
      Wire services.  -  130 words
  • Page 35 Advertisements
    • 128 35 r -:F Model: CF 33 KEY FEATURES Various models to choose from Ught kit-optional Quiet, reliable efficient performance 3 years warranty Suitable for HOB high ceiling Polish Brass tzuurisaaa j INSTANT HOT SHOWER New Electronic Control w Free Sliding Bar t -4* I (Limited Stock) Approved by PUB I B|6ll
      128 words

  • Page 36 Advertisements
    • 171 36 T. J ktr.T.l f I i.1.1 '.vJtJTJkI k Zflir.TN J l J a 1 J k p I I I r A I f A 1 k r k v I I I kl J/J J .Ml AMrjirjM VJ ju j-.TTH 1 -■rf/'| I Iwn AiLliflkll jk 117/1 ■j m
      171 words

  • Page 37 Advertisements
    • 148 37 no UMf f/ns i>> vff If "Jm" HSrjnjjJ JBAX t jpv. THE LOTTO MORLD I Promotion from February to July -J MAIN DRAW 2 SECOND DRAW O c_'t- iii'\"i}i Every $40 spent on any If you're a winner in the lucky you the Lotto World Cup Series) automatically qualify for
      148 words


  • 189 39 AFP CZECH runner Pavel Nechansky isn't satisfied with running a mere marathon. He wanted to break the record for consecutive marathons: 279 by American Robert Sweegall between October 1982 and July 1983. So he started running a marathon every day from Jun 1
    AFP  -  189 words
  • Page 39 Advertisements
    • 257 39 Running a marathon would be achievement enough for most of us. Not Pavel Nechansky. He's just completed a marathon of marathons: 280 in as many days! V Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIA He would have run from \l|bM Si n g a P° re t° Kuala Lumpur and back, a total of
      257 words