The New Paper, 10 April 2011
This issue may only be viewed from the multimedia stations at NLB Libraries. See FAQ for more information.
2011-04-10
1
60
https://www.nlb.gov.sg
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/browse/newpaper
The New Paper
-
Title Section15 2011-04-10 1 The New Paper on APRIL 10 2011 APRIL 10 2011 80 CENTS MICA (P) 113/01/201115 words
-
Page 1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement46 2011-04-10 1 Just as he’s about to make S’pore proud, it all goes wrong for golfer Mardan Mamat Why did I listen to bad advice? 59 PICTURE: S’pore mum rescues daughter from mamasan 8 POSED PICTURE: CSKUA CHEE SIONG Scratch and spin your way to great prizes 546 words
-
Advertisement37 2011-04-10 1 facebook.com/thenewpaper To subscribe: 6388 3838 twitter.com/thenewpaper TNP PICTURE: KELVIN CHNG Law Minister K Shanmugam on what he was like in his 20s I wanted political change 2 EPL Man U fire two past Fulham 58 *****1 *****937 words
-
-
News
-
Article, Illustration1210 2011-04-10 2 / 3 TAY SHI’AN - Home Affairs Law Minister stays patient with regular calls fromunsuspectingtelemarketers.Evenliberalson’s disagreementwithS’porepoliticsdoesn’tupsethim REPORT: TAY SHI’AN shian@sph.com.sg PICTURE the scene: You’re deep in conversation with a member of the Cabinet here. He’s talking about everything from his idealistic university days to the InternalTNP PICTURES: KELVIN CHNG - 1,210 words
-
Article, Illustration857 2011-04-10 4 / 5 EUGENE WEE - On facing sceptics when he joined politics before turning 30 REPORT:EUGENE EUGENE WEE eugenew@sph.com.sg AS SOMEONE who joined politics before he hit 30, Mr K Shanmugam knows what it’s like for Singaporeans to question a candidate’s abilities becauseTNP FILE PICTURE - 857 words
-
Article, Illustration319 2011-04-10 4 / 5 HE REPORTEDLY took a pay cut of over 85 per cent when he quit his job as a lawyer to become a Minister three years ago. When asked, Mr Shanmugam would only acknowledgethathe tooka“significant” pay cut. When pressed on his fees, he said jokingly:“(It)TNP PICTURE: KELVIN CHNG - 319 words
-
Article, Illustration664 2011-04-10 6 TAM SU FERNE - Poly student who has been paralysed for 10 years shareshisstorytoinspireThaigirlinMRTaccident REPORT:TAM TAM SU FERNE sftam@sph.com.sg AT THE age of 13, he became paralysed from the waist down because of a rare neurological disorder. The thought of having to be confined to a wheelchair for the restTNP PICTURE: KUA CHEE SIONG - 664 words
-
Article, Illustration448 2011-04-10 7 LINETTE HENG - Peoplelturn up singlets,il,shorts and slippersli Holland Villageill protest radioi caller’sll’comments REPORT:LINETTE LINETTE HENG linheng@sph.com.sg THEYcameinT-shirtsorsinglets,shortsandslip-pers, proudly holding up signs that read “I love theheartlands”. They were from different HDB estates such as Bedok,PasirRisandWoodlands. Likeothers,onegroupof sevenfriends turnedupat Holland Village yesterday afternoon to protest against commentsabout“uncultured”heartlandersmadebya radiocallercalledSamantha. AdministrativeTNP PICTURES: KUA CHEE SIONG - 448 words
-
Article, Illustration1069 2011-04-10 8 / 9 KOH HUI THENG - Wayward teen moves in with older woman, then... REPORT: KOH HUI THENG kohht@sph.com.sg THISislikeascriptforasoapopera–thereisa wayward daughter, a desperate mother andaconnivingmamasan. It ends with the drama-filled rescue of the daughter,19,fromalifeofprostitution. Sadly, Jane’s (all the names in this report have been changed) spiral into thedarker, seamier1,069 words
-
News The Great CEO Charity Cookout
-
Article, Illustration670 2011-04-10 10 / 11 ASHLEY CHIA - Mobile clinic founder Dr Madeleine Chew exchanges stethoscope for ladle in charity bid REPORT:ASHLEY ASHLEY CHIA amchia@sph.com.sg HER medical knowledge saves lives but can she cook to save her life? The answer is yes. On Friday, Dr Madeleine Chew, 38, founder and managing director ofTNP PICTURES: BENJAMIN SEETOR - 670 words
-
-
Article, Illustration674 2011-04-10 12 CHAI HUNG YIN - LEAVING KIDS ALONE AT HOME REPORT: CHAI HUNG YIN chaihyn@sph.com.sg IN SINGAPORE, where both parents work, it is not uncommon to find kids being left alone at home. And sometimes, tragedy strikes. The case of six-year-old Marson Heng Jing Quan, who was leftPICTURE ILLUSTRATION: TNP FILE - 674 words
-
308 2011-04-10 12 CHIN XIU YI, FOO JIE YING - REPORT: CHIN XIU YI, FOO JIE YING tnp@sph.com.sg MOTHERS, would you leave your young children alone at home? Out of the 20 parents The New Paper on Sunday spoke to, only four said they are comfortable with leaving their primary-school age children308 words
-
Article, Illustration373 2011-04-10 13 YEOH WEE TECK - The narrow andlong Orchard Road catwalk is a feat to strut down REPORT: YEOH WEE TECK weeteck@sph.com.sg THE heart of Singapore and the showcase for material goods, Orchard Road is almost always buzzing. But on Friday, the shopping belt thumped along louder than usualPICTURES COURTESY OF JINHA KIM - 373 words
-
Article, Illustration374 2011-04-10 14 MIC division chief, chauffeur witness gun robbery in JB HEWASpuzzledwhytheProtonWirainfrontofhis car did not budge even after his chauffeur honkedrepeatedly. So when Pontian’s Malaysian Indian Congress divisionchiefJasbirSinghsawamanalightfromthecar,he thoughthewouldfinallyhavesomeanswers. Butlittledidheknowthathewasabouttowitnessa daringrobberyandmurder. ChinaPress reportedthat MrSingh’sMercedes was behind the Proton Wira and in front of a HyundaiPICTURES: SIN CHEW DAILY - 374 words
-
366 2011-04-10 14 TAIWAN’SCriminalInvestigationBureau (CIB) has busted a prostitution ring which had several thousand call girls, including models, college students and office workers. Apple Daily Taiwan reported that the CIB arrested the suspected ring-leader, Chang Hung-tao, 48, as well as 15 other366 words
-
378 2011-04-10 15 BITTER DIVORCE IN AUSTRALIA A MAN in the Australian state of Victoria went to extremes to deprive his wife of any money after their 20-year marriage broke down. The couple had sold their house for A$395,000 (S$523,000) before they split up,378 words
-
Article, Illustration373 2011-04-10 15 A HOLIDAY paradise going to seed. ThatwasTimeMagazine’sdamning verdict on Bali and it has spurred Indonesian officialstotackletheresortisland’sworsening garbage and pollution problems. UndertheheadlineHolidaysinhell:Bali’s ongoing woes, Time said the island was struggling with waste and some of its famous beaches were strewn with rubbish. “Wearenotclosingoureyes.It’struethat wehaveawasteproblem,”Balitourism agency headPICTURE: AFP - 373 words
-
Article, Illustration446 2011-04-10 16 TigerMum’sdaughtergetsoffers from Harvard and Yale, but she says: TIGER mum Amy Chua will soon be packing her eldest daughter Sophia to one of the Ivy League schools. According to Ms Chua’s Facebook page, Sophia Chua-Rubenfeld, 17, is still deciding between Harvard and Yale,446 words
-
-
Page 2 / 3 Advertisements
-
Advertisement17 2011-04-10 2 / 3 Website: tnp.sg Email: tnp@sph.com.sg Fax: 6319 8266 To subscribe: TNP hotline: 1800-7 33 44 55 6388 383817 words
-
-
Page 4 / 5 Advertisements
-
Advertisement298 2011-04-10 4 / 5 Buy the paper and win READ us and win in two easy ways. Spin N Win Sunday (Today, April 17,24 and May 1) How to win: Spin the wheel at eight newsstands and win prizes instantly. Prizes: Include Cornell Eco thermopot, Cornell electric oven, digital photo frame, LGBlu-Rayplayer, Iona standingfan,298 words
-
-
Page 8 / 9 Advertisements
-
Advertisement400 2011-04-10 8 / 9 NO SIGNAL There’s a new problem with leading the high life Juicy Secrets To Beautiful Eyes There are many ways to keep your eyes looking youthful, healthy and happy. (Id, f b a HEALTHY EYES. SPARKLING EYES. Believe it or not, your eyes reveal a lot about you. They are400 words
-
-
Page 10 / 11 Advertisements
-
Advertisement410 2011-04-10 10 / 11 THE NEW PAPER Project Helping Hands tnp.sg/helpinghands Help us reach out to them THE Great CEO Charity Cookout aims to raise money for Project Helping Hands, a community project to help senior citizens who are living alone. The New Paper has partnered the Lions Befrienders Service Association and Ngee Ann410 words
-
Advertisement105 2011-04-10 10 / 11 BRANDS InnerShine 8 100% fruit essence BRAND'S® InnerShine® Berry Essence is a natural extract from 7 types of premium berries, specifically selected from Europe and America. This product contains Zinc and is fortified with Vitamins A, C E. It is recommended for those who spend long hours working in front105 words
-
-
Page 12 Advertisements
-
Advertisement8 2011-04-10 12 Rules to keep the kids safe/ PAGE 188 words
-
-
Page 16 Advertisements
-
Advertisement347 2011-04-10 16 ♦V, mjpapertiifli iTi EVERY SECOND w Y cox s GYLLENHAAL MGNAGHAN FARMIGA SOURCE CODE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF MOON (MitaiiiniiiWMf III Mill MM BM 1(1! IB UK "IIHIei'MIIII 3SIIM nTfc-H II* ■'P 1 II I ll r —I III'IF I T -iiiMiHMiaimiiiKimK:« n ii Rating to be advised Tuesday 19347 words
-
-
News Snapshot
-
Article, Illustration98 2011-04-10 17 AP. US PRESIDENT Barack Obama and congressional leaders reached a last-minute agreement just before a midnight deadline to slash about US$38 billion (S$48b) in federal spending and avert a first govern- ment shutdown in 15 years. Mr Obama hailed the deal as “the biggest annualAP. - 98 words
-
Article, Illustration91 2011-04-10 17 HOLLAND-Bukit Panjang Town Council launched a five-year improvement plan yesterday. Themed “Green, Connected, Harmonious”, the plan aims to enhance the town’s infrastructure, fa- cilities and amenities. Highlights include seven new MRT stations under the Downtown Line 2 and an integrated hub linking the Bukit91 words
-
Article, Illustration114 2011-04-10 17 AP. A GUNMAN opened fire with an automatic weapon at a crowded shopping mall outside Amsterdam yesterday, leaving at least six people dead and wounding 11 others, Dutch officials said. The attacker was among the dead in theAP. - 114 words
-
Article, Illustration95 2011-04-10 17 AFP. A 73-YEAR-OLD Indian social activist who staged a 98-hour hunger strike in protest against corruption ended his fast yesterday after the government agreed to his demands over a new anti-graft bill. Mahatma Gandhi devotee Anna Hazare began the hunger strike in New DelhiAFP. - 95 words
-
Article287 2011-04-10 17 Calls to cut GST, have minimum wage laws and guard against Constitution changes TWOoppositionpartiesrevealedtheirmanifestosyesterday,aheadofthegeneralelection.TheSingaporeDemocraticParty(SDP)made10 campaign pledges, among them contributing half the MP’s allowance towards serving the wards and introducingminimumwagelaws. Its manifesto, The SDP Promise, covers two parts pledgesontherunningofconstituenciesandonrepresentationinParliament. The party seeks to set up an endowment287 words
-
Article, Illustration53 2011-04-10 17 MASKING AROUND: Participants at the Guinness World Record Challenge, staged by Mary Chia Holdings, for the largest number of people wearing facial masks yesterday. 859 people took part in the challenge, breaking the previous Guinness World Record of 828 people held by a Taiwanese cosmetics company. TNP PICTURE:TNP PICTURE: KUA CHEE SIONG - 53 words
-
-
Page 17 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous7 2011-04-10 17 Low24˚ I 31˚ High ThunderstormsI I SINGAPOREWEATHER7 words
-
-
News Exchange
-
Article, Illustration526 2011-04-10 18 MAUREEN KOH - THE BUZZ COMMENT:MAUREENKOH MAUREEN KOH maureenk@sph.com.sg MORBID thoughts overwhelm me each time I come across news of a child’s accidental death. I fret and get all anxious to run home. But when I have assured myself that my children are alive and kicking (and526 words
-
Article, Illustration133 2011-04-10 18 Weratethepastweek’snews–goodandbad. +10 The Health Promotion Board has launched a plan for hawkers to offer healthier versions of their dishes. A separate $75 million fund will help eateries to up productivity. +10 Singapore football is getting a boost with subsidies of more than $1 million each for the133 words
-
Article21 2011-04-10 18 “I’dratherbe pregnantthanfat.” –Asinglewomantoherfriend “CanInotsay?Imight losevotes.” –Anelectioncandidate,whoisa Manchester United fan, when asked which English football team he supports21 words
-
Article, Illustration9 2011-04-10 18 TNP ILLUSTRATION: CHNG CHOONG HIONGTNP ILLUSTRATION: CHNG CHOONG HIONG - 9 words
-
-
enjoy
-
Article, Illustration1139 2011-04-10 19 MARIE LIM - REPORT: MARIE LIM marielim@sph.com.sg CAN you fall in love while racing around Singapore searching for local delicacies? Or while speed-dating on the bus? They say: It’s just an introduction, the rest is up to you.PICTURE: CHAMPAGNE JSG; TNP FILE PICTURE; PICTURE: CLIQUE WISE - 1,139 words
-
Enjoy Table For 4
-
Article, Illustration673 2011-04-10 21 SYLVIA TOH PAIK CHOO - Price portion prevail at Peperoni Pizzeria Althoughit’spartoftheLes Amis group, this joint goes easy on the wallet SYLVIA TOH PAIK CHOO paikchoo@sph.com.sg YOU should be reading this over the breakfast menu at Peperoni Pizzeria in Binjai Park, available only on weekends, from 8.30am to 10.30am. This is Peperoni Pizzeria’s second outletTNP PICTURES: BENJAMIN SEETOR - 673 words
-
-
Enj oy Fly on the Wall
-
Article, Illustration345 2011-04-10 22/23 SYLVIA TOH PAIK CHOO - GuestsatGucci’s spring/summer collection show how to play it cool SYLVIA TOH PAIK CHOO paikchoo@sph.com.sg IT’Stheeternalscaryquestion,isn’tit?What does a socialite do when she turnsupatadesignerdointhelabel’s latestcollection only tocome face to face with another woman wearing the aarrrghtellmethisnightmare’sadream– samedress?! Almostdowntothefinalstitch. The most forward ofTNP PICTURES: KELVIN CHNG - 345 words
-
Article, Illustration249 2011-04-10 22/23 Sylvia Toh Palk Choo - Brand spews out ad after ad as guests swig its brew Sylvia Toh Palk Choo YOU must have wondered about that big white thing sticking out of the water at Marina Bay Sands. You know, it looks like someone attempted to quarter and splay thePICTURES COURTESY OF JIN-HA KIM - 249 words
-
Article, Illustration324 2011-04-10 22/23 Sylvia Toh Paik Choo - Sylvia Toh Paik Choo Oyez, oyez, oyez. Thanks to Wills and Kate, The British Club is opening its doors to the public for the first time in its 24-year history. All the world loves a fairy tale and this one has aPICTURE COURTESY OF JIN-HA KIM - 324 words
-
-
Enjoy Shopping
-
Article, Illustration363 2011-04-10 24 YEOH WEE TECK - REPORT:YEOH YEOH WEE TECK weeteck@sph.com.sg SO THE dust has finally settled on the inaugural Men’s Fashion Week and it was a much-talked about hit. The hashtag #MFW trended on Twitter the entire week.Intoday’sterms,thatmeansit’sawinner. Men’s Fashion Week 2011, which ended it’s five-day run last SundayPICTURES: JINHA KIM, MEN’S FASHION WEEK - 363 words
-
-
Article, Illustration298 2011-04-10 25 NOOR ASHIKIN ABDUL RAHMAN - BCBG Max Azria opens two stores on Orchard Road REPORT: NOOR ASHIKIN ABDUL RAHMAN ashikinr@sph.com.sg SINGAPORE’S list of shopping haunts has just got better. Two new BCBG Max Azria outlets have joined the ranks of shopahol-ics’must-visit stores. The stores, in Ion Orchard and Paragon ShoppingPICTURES COURTESY OF JIN-HAKIM - 298 words
-
Enjoy 2 Wheels Good
-
Article, Illustration842 2011-04-10 26 / 27 DANSON CHEONG - Men who want to be boys are spurring the rise of the lycra shorts and cycling groups DANSON CHEONG tnp@sph.com.sg WHENMrErnestLeeturned39threeyearsago,he picked up his credit card and did what manymenhisageweredoing. Heboughta$3,000roadbike. “I saw many people onTNP ILLUSTRATION: KELVIN CHAN - 842 words
-
-
Enjoy Family Matters
-
Article, Illustration536 2011-04-10 28 / 29 JOANNE SOH - Rapper Sheikh Haikel a strict dad? REPORT: JOANNE SOH joannes@sph.com.sg SHEIKHHaikelafiercedisciplinarian?It’s hard to imagine that the jolly local hip-hop rapper can strike fear in the heartsofchildren. Well,itseemshecan,withhistwoprimary school-goingkids. “Yes,”wifeAnnaBelleFrancistoldThe New Paper On Sunday, “my biggest babyhasfinallygrownup!” “Haikel has always been the babyinthefamily.He’saneven biggerPICTURES: MEDIACORP, TNP FILE - 536 words
-
Article, Illustration417 2011-04-10 28 / 29 EUGENE WEE - EUGENE WEE FATHER FIGURES eugenew@sph.com.sg I AM happy to report that since my last column, where I mulled over whether to use a cane to discipline my children, I haven’t found any reason to raise a hand to The Spawn. That’s because I417 words
-
-
Enjoy Humour
-
Article, Illustration674 2011-04-10 30 SIVA CHOY - On washing cars, Jet Li and Abraham Lincoln SIVA CHOY HUMOUR ME tnp@sph.com.sg THIS idea of “democracy” sure does some strange things to people. In North Africa, we’re seeing civilians in pyjamas and Toyotas taking on tanks because they aren’t getting enough “democracy” and risking their674 words
-
Article, Illustration79 2011-04-10 30 Reuters. AMAYOR in Germanyis attracting interestfrom othercities afterhe installedaspecialpark benchfor town teenswho refuseto sit properly. Afterresidentsof the south-westerncityof Eppelheim complainedthatteenagers alwayssat on theback rests ofthe benches, ratherthan on the seat,which they dirtiedwith theirshoes,Mayor Dieter Moerleincame up with the ideaof puttingthe seaton top. Thefirst ofMr Moerlein’s bencheswas installedlast weekReuters. - 79 words
-
Article85 2011-04-10 30 AFP. TOP Nepalese film stars have been enlisted to help train police in Kathmandu to be more polite after complaintsaboutofficers’ rudeness. “We’vereceived manycomplaints saying police behave badly towards drivers,” Kathmandu’straffic police chief Bigyan Raj Sharma said. He added that police officers frequently lose their temper with drivers andAFP. - 85 words
-
Article, Illustration258 2011-04-10 30 S M ONG - How should I spend my Growth Share Package? S M ONG ACT BLUR smong@sph.com.sg FREE money alert! Have you received your 2011 Growth Share Packageletteryet?IjustfoundoutI’mgetting$700. Ontopofthat,I’vealsoreceivedtherefundcheque of$110forthe2011RadioandTVLicencefee.I’mrich! Maybe now I can afford to buy the iPad 2. No,wait.Ijustrealisedit’snotavailableinSingapore yet. ThenmaybenowIcanaffordtoeatata“cultured” Holland Village restaurant. No,wait.IjustrealisedIdon’tlikeDutchfood. Then maybe now I can afford258 words
-
-
Article, Illustration105 2011-04-10 32 Today,wefeaturepicturesofafundayoutatthezoo. On April 17 and 24, we will be publishing pictures of you and your pet. Send your pictures and messages to tnpforum@sph.com.sg IamMeng’sBest Friend! From Richard Ng YAHOO! Mama and papa brought me to the zoo! I LIKE! From Intan Sumairah Everyone put on a brave-front by105 words
-
-
Page 19 Advertisements
-
Advertisement5 2011-04-10 19 WHERETHE BOYSARE Man!What aweek PAGE245 words
-
-
Page 25 Advertisements
-
Advertisement68 2011-04-10 25 PARTYchat 1999-912-96 00 Free Chat 6547-1900 LIVE 1-2-1 on 1999-912-9700 First 45 sec FREE Switch chatmate after 3 mins hr »<& fij-* NO Phone Bill! Hurry, First 10min ONLY $1.99. Use Callers must be 18 years old above. Be cautious when meeting strangers from this service. Bar Helpline: *****249. 'Check68 words
-
-
Page 28 / 29 Advertisements
-
Advertisement131 2011-04-10 28 / 29 Relivingdyingmen’sterrors FOR those who thought Jake Gyllenhaal was going downhill with Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time, there is hope yet. After making progress with Love And Other Drugs earlierthisyear, he’sback in ourgood bookswiththe mind-bending tech-thriller Source Code. In it, he delivers a performance that has inspired several critics131 words
-
Advertisement69 2011-04-10 28 / 29 Jfc s A k J* 35 Chat Party 1900-9123-321 50 cents/ min Ladies Free Line: ***** 800 *1 Live 1 to 1 Chat 1900-9121-121 90 cents/ min First 45sec FREE Online payment available www.fasttalk.com.sg Callers must be 18 years above.A friendly reminder:Do exercise caution prudence when meeting up with new69 words
-
-
Page 28 / 29 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous49 2011-04-10 28 / 29 GENERA TION NEXT The guys are having a game of basketball this evening after work. Join us? Commendable. So what degree or diploma are you pursuing? Can’t make it, I have a class to attend tonight. ‘Primary 6 maths: percentage, ratio and fractions de-mystified for parents’. TNP ILLUSTRATION:KELVIN CHAN49 words
-
-
Page 31 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous67 2011-04-10 31 Enjoy TV& Comics PrinceOf Persia: TheSandsOf Time(left) StarMovies (StarHubCh 622), 9pm A youngfugitiveprince andprincess must stopa villain who unknowinglythreatensto destroythe world with a special daggerthatenables themagic sand insideto reversetime. StarringJakeGyllenhaal, GemmaArterton. PICTURE:WALTDISNEY STUDIOS 62DaysAtSea NatGeoAdventure (StarHubCh412),10.30pm Thisnewdocumentaryspecialshowshow youngAussiekayakersJamesCastrission andJustinJonescrossedtheTasmanSea, oneoftheworld’smosttreacherousbodies ofwater,andreachedNewZealandafter62 days. TheBookOfEli HBO(StarHubCh601),9pm AlonemanfightshiswayacrosstheUSinordertoprotectasacred bookthatholdsthesecretstosavinghumankind.StarringDenzel Washington,GaryOldman. Midas ONE(StarHubCh823),10pm InthisnewKoreanseries,afundmanager67 words
-
Miscellaneous197 2011-04-10 31 CHANNEL 5 Noon MakingItBig 1.00pm Movie:Disney TwitchesToo 2.45 Planet’s FunniestAnimals 3.00 LostInAusten 4.00 AmericanIdol 5.00 RoyalWedding OfA Lifetime 6.00 LegendOf TheSeeker 7.00 JustFor Variety 7.15 TheSimpsons 7.45 Movie:BabylonA.D. 9.30 News5Tonight 10.00 RoyalWedding OfA Lifetime 11.00 PrincesWilliam Harry-Into TheFuture Midnight MyName IsEarl CHANNEL8 Noon LettersToHeaven 12.30pm TRReport 1.00 ModernTCM 1.30 3-Plus-1197 words
-
-
Page 32 Miscellaneous
-
Racing
-
Article418 2011-04-10 33 LASTFRIDAY’SSINGAPORESTIPES’REPORTHIGHLIGHTS THEveterinarysurgeonreportedthat PRIORITAS broke his off-hind fetlock in Race 1 last Friday. The horse was humanely euthanised. Last Friday’s Stipes’ Report highlights: RACE1 CHEVY: Began awkwardly; steadied; jockey O Chavez, when questioned, said that he had expected to race just off the pace. However, after jumpingawkwardly,hefoundhimself in418 words
-
740 2011-04-10 33 RACE 1 (Caulfield) 1st 4 Berlioz ($84-$13) 2nd 7 Prussian Officer ($8) 3rd 1 Above Average ($6) 4th 3 Upon. Forecast $145. Place forecast $11 (1-4), $8 (1-7), $21 (4-7). Tierce $806. Trio $40. Quartet No winner ($4490 jackpot carried forward to next race). Quadro $18.740 words
-
874 2011-04-10 33 RACE1 (MorphetvilleParks) 1st 8 Nordic Monarch ($71-$18) 2nd 1 North Beach ($7) 3rd 5 Gold Bundle ($10) 4th 2 Kosciuszko’s Side. Forecast $62. Place forecast $13 (1-5), $19 (1-8), $32 (5-8). Tierce $1440. Trio $83. Quartet No winner ($594 jackpot carried forward to next race).874 words
-
Article562 2011-04-10 34 / 35 Andrew Frost 1 RACE Marc Tan Brian Miller Tan Thean Loon Salvagente Chun Doong Samurai Kid Carnival Star 11 4 8 Mongolian Star 3 3 Samurai Kid Dustin Salvagente 11 5 Dustin 14 Mongolian Star Carnival Star Samurai Kid 4 5 14 6 1 3 Daring Journey Newshawk562 words
-
1641 2011-04-10 34 / 35 TODAY'S SINGAPORE (SHORT LONG COURSE B/POLYTRACK) RACE CARD GOING FORECAST: GOOD TO YIELDING (TURF); GOOD (POL YTRACK) RACE1 C5D1 12.50 -1400m(Turf) MexicanRose2010Handicap Stakes:$35,000 No. Last6runs HORSE Wt Rating Jockey Barrier (Age/origin/sex,trainer-owner) 1 54-466 DaringJourney 57 (43) YYOon*c4 16 (5agCBrown-LuckyRichNo3) 2 039-0 Newshawk 57 (43) JMoreira 3 (4nzmMClements-Newshawk) 3 -0-8-4 SamuraiKid1,641 words
-
470 2011-04-10 34 / 35 RACE1 CLASS4TURF 1200m 1 FORTUNEGENERAL133(9-8) DWHYTE (12) 1 2 BEAUTIFULSCENERY128(68-17) ZPURTON (7) 2 6 SUNSHINEKID128(25-5.10) GCHEYNE (2) 3 5 SERENDIPITY128(137-31) MDUPLESSIS (4) 4 XTrainer:JSize.Margins:Nk,1.5.Time:1min10.33sec(Going:good).Forecast:$29. Place Forecast: $15 (Nos. 1-2), $6 (Nos. 1-6), $23 (Nos. 2-6).Tierce: $203. Trio: $37. Quartet:$2705.Quadro:$157. RACE2 CLASS4TURF 1800m 3 FULLSPIRIT131(114-30) MCHADWICK470 words
-
Article, Illustration2511 2011-04-10 36 / 37 ANDREWFROST’SCOMMENTSONTODAY’SKRANJIRACES RACE1 (1,400m) 1 Daring Journey)))Significant drop in grade and has been doing enough in Class 4 to go close here. 2 Newshawk))Lightly-raced4YO.Havetoberespectin first run in easier grade with blinkers and Moreira aboard. Start following. 3 Samurai Kid)))Another who is dropping in grade and has shown2,511 words
-
Article1847 2011-04-10 36 / 37 SundayCRace MACAU 1:30 PM Macau (Turf) 1 GROUP 3 HK$650,000 GRAND LISBOA CUP 1500m No Form Name 1 *****3 2 *****7 3 0 4 95*606 5 *****1 6 *****8 7 *****9 8 *****0 9 *****2 10 *****5 11 *****2 12 *****4 13 *****9 14 *****01,847 words
-
Article, Illustration157 2011-04-10 36 / 37 TAN THEAN LOON - BESTBET TAN THEAN LOON NEW ROSE WOOD (left) is very wellinonhandicapintoday’s JBBA Moonbeam Vase race over 1,800m onturfinRace 10. Despite being one of the high-er-rated contenders in the domestic Group 3 feature, the only mare in the race will carry bottom weight of 50kg157 words
-
Article, Illustration2426 2011-04-10 38 / 39 ITIPSANDCOMMENTSCOURTESYOFTHE AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATED PRESS RACE 1 Sunshine Coast (1,200m) 3 BORSHA'S WARRIOR (LD Kelly) 7g (50:12-5-5):Improvedon81/4len8th(53.0)Bold Glance 1,200m Gold Coast Gold Coast Stks heavy trk March 19 for all-the-way 21/4 len win (57.0) Irishkiwi, Beartracker 1,200m Sunshine Coast Open heavy trk March 27.2,426 words
-
1020 2011-04-10 38 / 39 12:10Race1 SUNSHINECOAST 1200M 1 IMAJOKER MSBRICHARDSON (9) 57 2 SNEAKYLONG JLTAYLOR (6) 57 3 BORSHA'SWARRIOR JHOLDER (10) 56.5 4 BELLETRIST CMUNCE (1) 56 5 SIRTELES DBARRON (2) 56 6 LOTSOFSUCCESS DANIELGRIFFIN (7) 56 7 RELEASEME EAWILKINSON (4) 56 8 LUCKYDELUCHI PHAMMERSLEY (5) 56 91,020 words
-
-
Page 33 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous30 2011-04-10 33 Saturday,April09 2011 First Second Third 8814 4133 7974 Starters 9981 3165 7497 1500 3010 0095 4934 6052 5414 7556 Consolations 3522 1913 5240 2608 3993 0168 8823 6220 3674 081330 words
-
-
Page 34 / 35 Advertisements
-
Advertisement13 2011-04-10 34 / 35 Andrew Frost’s best bet/ PAGE 36 Tan Thean Loon’s best bet/ PAGE 3713 words
-
-
Sports US Masters
-
Article, Illustration692 2011-04-10 40 / 41 McIlroyandDaytake No.1 and No. 2 spots but Woods stays in touch Reuters. GOLF’Syoung guns came out blazing at the US Masters, with 21-year-old Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland holding a two-shot lead over 23-year-old Australian Jason Day at the halfway mark yesterday morning (Singapore time). OvernightReuters.; PICTURES: AFP, AP, REUTERS - 692 words
-
Article, Illustration474 2011-04-10 40 / 41 AP. THE FIST kept pumping. The cheers kept growing. The ball kept dropping. In the fading sunlight of Augusta National, Tiger Woods finally looked like himself again. Rory McIlroy goes to the weekend at the US Masters with a two-stroke lead, a worthy reward for two superbAP. - 474 words
-
Article, Illustration475 2011-04-10 40 / 41 AP. PHIL Mickelson waited at the bottom of the ninth fairway for the green to clear when he looked over to his left and broke into a big smile. He touched two fingers to his eyes, then pointed them towards a blonde woman inAP. - 475 words
-
-
Sports Formula One
-
Article, Illustration512 2011-04-10 42 / 43 Vettel claims pole again in scintillating fiying lap at Sepang AP. RED BULL driver Sebastian Vettel claimed pole position for the Malaysian Grand Prix yesterday, setting up the German to start the Formula One season with back-to-back victories. The world champion was the last man to completeAP.; PICTURE: GETTY IMAGES - 512 words
-
Article, Illustration472 2011-04-10 42 / 43 Wire Services. THE stage is set for one of the most dramatic moves in Formula One history. McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton admitted he is prepared to drive for Red Bull after his contract with McLaren ends in 2013. But, there’s a catch. The 26-year-oldWire Services.; PICTURE: AFP - 472 words
-
Article, Illustration241 2011-04-10 42 / 43 AFP. TWO-TIME world champion Fernando Alonso warned his Ferrari car was simply “notquick enough” yesterday after another disappointing showing in qualifying for the Malaysian Grand Prix. Alonso (right), who qualified fifth on the grid,said Ferrari’s150 degreesItalia car lagged leaders Red Bull and McLaren in aerodynamics.AFP. - 241 words
-
Article, Illustration232 2011-04-10 42 / 43 AFP. MERCEDES chief Ross Brawn warned yesterday that Formula One teams may have to copy the design philosophy of all-conquering Red Bull if they are to have a chance of success. Brawn (right), who led Ferrari to a near-decade of success with seven-time champion MichaelAFP. - 232 words
-
-
Sports Basketball
-
Article, Illustration135 2011-04-10 44 TENNIS Reuters. WORLD No. 2 Novak Djokovic, unbeaten this year, saidyesterdaythathewaspullingoutofnextweek’s Monte Carlo Masters due to a knee injury. “It’s a tough blow and sad news not only for the tournament and my fans, but also for myself,” the 23-year-old Serb saidReuters. - 135 words
-
Article, Illustration237 2011-04-10 44 AP. SIXTH-SEEDED Kei Nishikori of Japan upset top-seeded Mardy Fish of the United States for a 6-3, 6-2 victory in the quarter-finals of the US Men’s Clay Court Championship in Texas yesterday (Singapore time). Nishikori (above) did not face a break-point in the match andAP. - 237 words
-
Article, Illustration414 2011-04-10 44 Wire Services. MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES 101 SACRAMENTO KINGS 96 THE MEMPHIS Grizzlies clinched their first post-season berth since the 2005/06 season with a 101-96 victory over the Sacramento Kings yesterday morning (Singapore time). Memphis held a 90-78 lead with just seven minutes remaining inWire Services.; PICTURES: AFP, AP - 414 words
-
293 2011-04-10 44 AP. TOP-RANKED Caroline Wozniacki rallied from 4-2 down in the third set to defeat Yanina Wickmayer, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 and reach the Family Circle Cup semi-finals yesterday (Singapore time) in South Carolina. It was another tight match for Wozniacki (left), whoAP. - 293 words
-
-
Sports Football
-
Article, Illustration477 2011-04-10 45 ALI KASIM - ALI KASIM aakasim@sph.com.sg CONTROVERSIAL Indonesian FA (PSSI) president Nurdin Halid is said to be running for the Asean Football Federation (AFF) presidency at the AFF congress meeting in Bangkok today. Thai FA boss Worawi Makudi and Football Association of Malaysia (FAM)PICTURE: AFP - 477 words
-
213 2011-04-10 45 DILENJIT SINGH - DILENJIT SINGH THE MATCH between Courts Young Lions and Woodlands Wellington yesterday was called off at half-time due to a lightning storm. The match is postponed to 5pm today at Jalan Besar Stadium. Ironically Rams coach R Balasubramaniam had told The New Paper on Friday he213 words
-
Article, Illustration94 2011-04-10 45 CLEMENT YAP - SCHOOL SPORTS CLEMENT YAP CHRISTINE Lee Rui Ru (below) of Raffles Institution performing her hoops routine during the National Schools’A Division tournament lastThursday. Leeand herteammates MichelleLuo,Tan Min Yi,Leong Wen Jun,JodieChan and KareenTay– thrilled the judges to bring home the crown at the Woodlands Indoor Sports Hall. NationalTNP PICTURE: CHOO CHWEE HUA - 94 words
-
Article, Illustration864 2011-04-10 46 GLENN CONNLEY - Which is better: Bundesliga orSerieA? Our columnist says: Equally mouthwatering GLENN CONNLEY FC WEEKEND npsports@sph.com.sg I CatchGlennConnleyonthefootballchatshowFCDaily everyweeknightsat8pmonFootballChannel(StarHubTVCh222). IF SPAIN’S La Liga and the English Premier League are the undisputed top two leagues in world football, which is next best? It’s a debate which has been raging864 words
-
90 2011-04-10 46 BUNDESLIGA Reuters. MARTIN Fenin’s 83rd-minute header snatched a 1-1 draw for Eintracht Frankfurt and ruined a sparkling display by Werder Bremen goalkeeper Tim Wiese on Friday. With national coach Joachim Loew watching from the stands, Germany international Wiese frustrated the hosts with aReuters. - 90 words
-
Article, Illustration425 2011-04-10 47 PA Sport. HARRY Redknapp has put Peter Crouch’s Champions League red card into perspective by reminding critics: “He hasn’t murdered someone, hashe?” Crouch put a huge dent in tenham’sChampionsLeagueambitions when he was sent off 15 minutesintotheclub’squarter-fi-nal first-leg thrashing by Real Madrid last Wednesday morning. Spurs mustPA Sport.; PICTURES: AP, ACTION IMAGES - 425 words
-
Article, Illustration155 2011-04-10 47 PA Sport. CARLTON Cole has been charged by the Football Association with improper conduct for comments he made on Twitter about Ghana fans during the recent friendly against England. The West Ham striker (right) referred to the large numbers of Ghana fans at WembleyPA Sport. - 155 words
-
Article296 2011-04-10 47 CRICKET AP. DEFENDING champions Chennai Super Kings pulled off a thrilling two-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders in the opening match of the Indian Premier League Twenty20 tournament in Chennai on Friday. Super Kings fought back after South African Jacques Kallis hit a 42-ballAP. - 296 words
-
-
Sports EPL
-
Article, Illustration521 2011-04-10 48/49 PA Sport. ARSENE Wenger insists Arsenal being second in the English Premier League is not a “disaster” and declared there were plenty of big-spend-ing rival clubs who would gladly swap places with his young side. Arsenal’s season is in danger of unravelling following a mo-rale-sappingPA Sport. - 521 words
-
Article, Illustration719 2011-04-10 48/49 IAIN MACINTOSH - BLACKPOOL v ARSENAL (Tonight, 8.30pm,SingTelmio TV Ch102) IAIN MACINTOSH YOUR ENGLISH KAKI npsports@sph.com.sg THERE is nothing quite like Arsenal in the springtime. Attractive, beguiling and filled with promise at the start of every season, but when the blossom appears on the trees,PICTURES: GETTY IMAGES, REUTERS - 719 words
-
Article, Illustration562 2011-04-10 50 ASTON VILLA v NEWCASTLE (Tonight, 11pm, SingTel mio TV Ch 102) PA Sport. GERARD Houllier believes Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker can play a major part in his long term plans. Houllier is planning to hold talks with Reo-Coker, who is out of contract inPA Sport.; PICTURES: AFP, AP - 562 words
-
Article, Illustration135 2011-04-10 50 PA Sport. LIVERPOOL captain Steven Gerrard has undergone surgery on the groin injury that has curtailed his season. It was confirmed on Fri- day that the midfielder would not play again this term after suffering a setback in his recovery from the problem that has keptPA Sport. - 135 words
-
Article, Illustration502 2011-04-10 52 PAUL HIRST - Tottenham 3 Stoke 2 Tottenham: Crouch 11,34, Modric 18 Stoke: Etherington 27, Jones 41 BY PAUL HIRST Special Correspondent HARRYREDKNAPP’SdecisiontokeepfaithwithPeterCrouchpaid offasthestrikerscoredtwiceto giveTottenhamtheirfirstvictory inalmosttwomonths. Despitehiscostlydismissal againstRealMadrid,theEngland strikerstartedthegameandtook only10minutestoopenthe scoringwithawell-takenheader beforeLukaModricmadeit2-0. Crouchaddedhissecondafter MatthewEtheringtonhadpulled onebackforStoke,butKenwyne Jonessmashedoneinoffthebar tomakeit3-2justbeforethe break. Despiteanimpressivesecondhalfperformance,thePotters couldnotfindanequaliserand Spursweremadetoholdonfor thenarrowwin. Stokewentintothegame withoutdefenderDanny Higginbotham,whofacesupto sixmonthsonthesidelinesafter sufferingacruciateknee ligamentinjury.502 words
-
Article, Illustration244 2011-04-10 52 DAMIAN SPELLMAN - Sunderland ................2 West Brom ................3 Sunderland: Shorey 10 (og), Bardsley 31 West Brom: Odemwingie 28, Mulumbu 54, Scharner72 BY DAMIAN SPELLMAN Special Correspondent PAUL SCHARNER was West Brom’sheroastheyeasedtheir own Premier League relegation fears by dumping Sunderland into the mire. The Austria international snatched all three points244 words
-
Article, Illustration426 2011-04-10 53 MIKE RIMMER - Blackburn 1 Birmingham 1 Blackburn: Hoilett 45 Birmingham: Bowyer32 BY MIKE RIMMER Special Correspondent JUNIOR HOILETT earned Blackburn a point in their Premier League clash with Birmingham. Blues led when Lee Bowyer headed home Cameron Jerome’scrossinthe32nd minute. Morten Gamst Pedersen replaced the suspended Steven426 words
-
Article, Illustration450 2011-04-10 53 ALAN JONES - Bolton 3 West Ham 0 Bolton: Sturridge 14, 51, Lee 20 BY ALAN ALAN JONES Special Correspondent DANIELSTURRIDGEgrabbedabraceattheReebokStadiumtokeep WestHaminrelegationtrouble. Bolton’son-loanChelsea strikerscoredeithersideofhalf timewithsoloeffortswithLee Chung-Yongalsoontarget. BoltonmanagerOwenCoyle madetwochangestohissidefor thematch. CentraldefenderZatKnight returned,whileLeewasalso recalledashewaspreferredin midfieldtoTamirCohen. WestHammanagerAvram Grant,inthestandashestarteda touchlineban,madethree changes.FreddiePiquionne, RobbieKeaneandJames Tomkinsallreturnedwhile CarltonColewasonthebench. Andbeforethegame,Granthit outattheFootballAssociation forimposingatwo-matchban onhim. “Idon’tlikeit,Idon’tagreewith it,”hesaid. “Ithinkitiswrongevenfrom theFAtochargemebutthisis450 words
-
Article, Illustration727 2011-04-10 54 / 55 Malouda saves Chelsea as Fernando fires blanks again CHELSEA 1 (Florent Malouda 67) WIGAN0 AFP. FLORENT Malouda’s 67th-minute goal moved Chelsea into third spot and ensured Wigan Athletic remain rooted to the foot of the Premier League following a 1-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge. Carlo Ancelotti’s sideAFP.; PICTURES: AFP, REUTERS - 727 words
-
605 2011-04-10 54 / 55 PA Sport. CHELSEA boss Carlo Ancelotti has insisted Roman ovichis“toointelligent”totrytoforcehimtoplayFernando Torres. Ancelotti claimed on Friday he would have no qualms dropping the misfiring striker for Wednesday morning’s (Singapore time) Champions League quarter-final second leg against Manchester United if he felt it would give thePA Sport. - 605 words
-
Article, Illustration651 2011-04-10 56 / 57 Wire Services. WOLVES0 EVERTON 3 (Jermaine Beckford 21, Phil Neville 39, Diniyar Bilyaletdinov 45) WOLVES’ battle against relegation suffered a setback last night as Everton scored their biggest Premier League win of the season in a 3-0 victory at Molineux. First-half goals from Jermaine Beckford,Wire Services.; PICTURE: GETTY IMAGES - 651 words
-
Article, Illustration314 2011-04-10 56 / 57 AP. MANCHESTER United earned a comfortable 2-0 win over Fulham last night to inch closer to the Premier League title, with Dimitar Berbatov and Antonio Valencia scoring in the first half. Berbatov started up front as Wayne Rooney began serving a two-match ban for swearing intoAP.; PICTURE: AP - 314 words
-
Article211 2011-04-10 56 / 57 PA Sport. MANCHESTER United legend Peter Schmeichel thinks Wayne Rooney should leave Old Trafford. Rooney has been dominating the headlines for the wrong reasons in the past week, following his foul-mouthed outburst in the win at West Ham. The England star was charged by the FootballPA Sport. - 211 words
-
Article147 2011-04-10 56 / 57 PA Sport. GOALKEEPER Tomasz Kuszczak has confirmed that he will leave Manchester United at the end of the season. The Poland international has been unable to dislodge Edwin van der Sar from the Old Trafford starting XI and has decided to call time on his OldPA Sport. - 147 words
-
Article, Illustration605 2011-04-10 58 / 59 GARY LIM - MANCHESTER UNITED 2 (Dimitar Berbatov 12, Antonio Valencia 32) FULHAM0 GARY LIM garylim@sph.com.sg WHEN he’s not rolling on the field, or wailinglike ababy,Nani’s quitealikeable guy. It really depends on what sort of mood he’sin. Unfortunately, his repertoire can be anything from technical to theatrical.PICTURE: REUTERS - 605 words
-
-
Page 48/49 Advertisements
-
Advertisement14 2011-04-10 48/49 Head to CATS FASTADS in The New Paper for beauty St haircare services! MATS14 words
-
-
Page 48/49 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous48 2011-04-10 48/49 Ip Y(i) Always play with care. |responsibiy| Do not bet illegally. No person under the age of 18 years shall be allowed to purchase a ticket or to claim any prize. For details, visit www.singaporepools.com.sg or call 6786 6688 Towards Community Purpose and Benefit SINGAPORE RCBReg No: *****0202G48 words
-
-
Page 51 Advertisements
-
Advertisement79 2011-04-10 51 LOREAL PARiS men expert FAVOURGD PY SINGAPORE'S YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS id j HYDRA E ICY EYE 010 1 Wj ADRIAN MAH, BO Entrepreneur/Director of TAB I cools and refreshes! Wv S~ 1 A Bv£5? 'Z t Roll away dark circles and eye bags instantly. IVAN YEO, 29 Founder of Immersive Play79 words
-
-
Page 54 / 55 Advertisements
-
Advertisement12 2011-04-10 54 / 55 E TIGER SEASON TICKET. YOUR TICKET THERE’S STILL EVERYTHING TO PLAY FOR12 words
-
-
Sports Mad about Golf
-
Article, Illustration804 2011-04-10 58 / 59 GODFREY ROBERT - Wrong club selection sees Singaporean hand title to India’sLahiriafter three-way play-off GODFREY ROBERT godfrey@sph.com.sg A COSTLY club-change denied Singapore’s Mardan Mamat the inaugural US$300,000 ($380,000) Panasonic Open (India) title in New Delhi yesterday. Leading by one stroke with just two holes to play, the SingaporeanPICTURES: AFP - 804 words
-
ON TV
-
Article90 2011-04-10 58 / 59 *Alltelecastsliveunlessotherwisestated.Forthelatest,pleasecheck www.mio.singtel.com/miotv&www.starhub.com/tv *Programmetimes,providedbySingTel&StarHub,subjecttochange LIVE TELECASTS EPL Tonight: IBLACKPOOLvARSENAL SingTel mio TV Ch 102,8.30pm IASTONVILLA vNEWCASTLE SingTel mio TV Ch 102,11 pm Tuesday: ILIVERPOOLvMAN CITY SingTelmio TVCh102, 3am LA LIGA Tonight: IR.SANTANDER v LEVANTE StarHubTVCh222, (Football Channel),11.55pm Tomorrow: IA.MADRID vR. SOCIEDAD StarHub TV Ch 222, (Football Channel), 12.55am IVALENCIAvVILLARREAL StarHub90 words
-
Article12 2011-04-10 58 / 59 US MASTERS 2011 Tomorrow: IDAY 4 SingTel mio TV Ch 115,2am12 words
-
Article14 2011-04-10 58 / 59 PETRONAS MALAYSIAN GRAND PRIX 2011 Today: IMAINRACE SingTel mio TV Ch 115,3.45pm14 words
-
Article21 2011-04-10 58 / 59 NBA Today: IUTAH JAZZvSAN ANTONIOSPURS StarHub TV Ch 202, (SuperSports), 8.30am IMINNESOTAv DENVER StarHub TV Ch 216, (NBA TV), 9am21 words
-
Article32 2011-04-10 58 / 59 Today: ICOURTSYOUNG LIONS vWOODLANDS (Jalan Besar Stadium, 5pm) Tomorrow: IALBIREXv GOMBAK (Jurong East Stadium, 7.30pm) Call 1900-*****13 after 10.15pm for the half-time and full-time results. Calls cost 30 cents a minute.32 words
-
-
-
Page 58 / 59 Advertisements
-
Advertisement37 2011-04-10 58 / 59 SUBSCRIBE TO TNP Here’syour chance toget TNP everyday. Call 6388-3838 to subscribe or go to www.sphsubscription.com.sg NOON EDITION Look out for the latest reports on the Champions League matches in our Noon Edition on Wednesday and Thursday.37 words
-
-
Page 60 Advertisements
-
Advertisement233 2011-04-10 60 J m 1 k < A w I k. k w i ,-*■.i k »my V ,r\ 1. W W W W V/ W U W y \i VI V?, if W W W M \i >4 1/ M W XI XI >A PURSUE YOUR FUTURE WITH AN ACCREDITED IT233 words
-