Singapore Monitor, 12 February 1985
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Title Section11 1985-02-12 1 THE SINGAPORE MONITOR 30cents M.C. (P) No. 21/5/84 Tuesday, February 12,198511 words
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Article71 1985-02-12 1 SINOAMNII, TuMtey CHINA wants Dr Goh Kens Swee to play a key role in its modernisation programme, official sources told Renter yesterday. Dr Goh, 66, who retired from politics two months ago after holding various important Cabinet positions including the post of First Deputy71 words
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306 1985-02-12 1 GANDHI AMBALAM - A few managers also taken to task by shipping group •v GANDHI AMBALAM MORE than 200 workers, including some managerial staff, of the Sembawang Group of companies have been warned by the management to improve their work or face penalties, including306 words
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Article144 1985-02-12 1 THE waning letters despatched by the management of the Sembawang Group of companies to more than 200 of Its employees comes at a time when the group, a market leader In shipbuilding and ship repairing in Singapore, Is all set to boost Its performance this year. The group Is144 words
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81 1985-02-12 1 Reuter JAKARTA, Tuwnday INDONESIA hopes to we domestically frown -fir 1 to Mb to control its population, a family planning official said yesterday. The official Antara news agoncy qnetod Mr Harysno Snyono, cMef of the national family plaanftM honrd, as saying it was investigating theReuter - 81 words
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Article, Illustration270 1985-02-12 2 NG MING MING - By NG MING MING THE SINGAPORE Symphonia Company, which manages the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, is studying the feasibility of restoring the pipe organ now housed in the Victoria Concert Hall. If the project takes off, the company will consider hiring out the organ with the270 words
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Article, Illustration85 1985-02-12 2 TRAILER driver Goh Tuan Yam had been using Prince Philip Avenue to deliver soft drinks to a shop there for months. And the tree on the pavement never bothered him until yesterday, when it suddenly became uprooted ana came crashing down between a85 words
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Article153 1985-02-12 2 DISMISSAL or retrenchment of workers, one of the moves by employers to help them tide over the economic downturn, still has to be within the Employment Act. Otherwise, employers can be hauled up before the Ministry of Labour or face civil action. The retrenchment question and153 words
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Article238 1985-02-12 3 POLICE ARE looking for three women who were involved in separate robberies. One of them is a 16-year-old Chinese, another is an Indian in her twenties and the third, another Chinese aged about SO. The Chinese teenager works with four men and they rob courting238 words
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Article, Illustration174 1985-02-12 3 THE SINGAPORE Bus Service (SBS) had its passengers in mind when it ordered 5,000 plastic parses. Since the company introduced the one-man-operated ticketing system (OTS) on its buses, its passengers have been using more coins. According to Qusway, a company publication, the purses specially designed174 words
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275 1985-02-12 3 RODNEY HOBSON - By RODNEY HOBSON SINGAPORE stands to be affected by a new ruling designed to boost exports from Iran. The Iranian Government has announced that it is limiting its imports to half the value of oil each country buys from Iran. Singapore's275 words
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447 1985-02-12 4 IRENE TOH - By IRENE TOH FAST-FOOD restaurants are competing in a gifts war. Newcomers such as Jollibee hamburger and fried chicken restaurant and Big Rooster are giving more impetus to the sales promotion game. For every purchase worth $5 or more at Jollibee, a customer is447 words
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Article, Illustration132 1985-02-12 4 CHEW YEN FOOK - Story and picture by CHEW YEN FOOK TWO MILLION Swatow mandarin oranges which arrived in refrigerated containers are expected to sell like "hot cakes," according to an importer. Mr Patrick Ng, managing director of Greatway, said this was because the fruit was being sold at132 words
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414 1985-02-12 4 CHEE LI CHOO - By CHEE LI CHOO GOOSE meat, a traditional Lunar New Year delicacy, no longer appeals to the taste buds of most Singaporeans. It is difficult, if not impossible, to find it in wet markets, a Monitor reader said. The Monitor made a survey414 words
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Article, Illustration588 1985-02-12 6 JOSEPH LEE - Chinatown 'light-up' campaign pulls in crowds of tourists, shoppers and money THE CHINATOWN SCENE By JOSEPH LEE MOST Chinatown shopkeepers are beaming with pleasure since the festival lights were switched on last Saturday. The crowds have been streaming into the area every night and shopkeepers sayPICTURE: CLIFTON AW - 588 words
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Article, Illustration502 1985-02-12 7 EVERYONE spoke his mind when community leaders stood up to make their points at a dialogue session with the First Deputy Prime Minister, Mr Gon chok Tong, last Friday. The proceedings were telecast over Channel 5 last night. The tone for an uninhibited exchange was502 words
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475 1985-02-12 7 THE GLUT in durians has forced down the price to as low as |2 a fruit in some parts of the city. And people are taking advantage of the glut by buying them in large quantities. For $10, a buyer can475 words
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Article44 1985-02-12 7 AN ELDERLY woman, Madam Moh Siew Lam, 78, was found dead in her home in Niven Road yesterday. She had injuries on her temple. A post mortem will held today to find out how Mdm Moh died. Police are investigating.44 words
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Advertisement87 1985-02-12 2 Presenting in this corner... Rocky by Inoxcrom 4* Rocky glides effortlessly on paper and it comes with equally super smooth refills. Rocky looks as good as it writes too. It comes in a tough mattsurfaced body with a brightly coloured pen clip. Available now at only $1. Go for it!87 words
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Advertisement88 1985-02-12 3 When you buy a bottle of Old Parr Die Luxe Scotch Whisky a handsome gift is in the bag. This handsome and sturdy overnighter is yours when you buy a HUld rnfT 75 cl bottle of Old Parr De Luxe Scotch it A ifr 1 Whisky. H S |JiiMe So88 words
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Advertisement149 1985-02-12 4 A rose for the lady A champagne toast Candle light to set the mood All the makings of a romantic evening Especially when it all happens on Valentine s Day At the Hilton, we're preparing something special for this intimate occasion The evening begins with a superb dinner and champagne149 words
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Advertisement181 1985-02-12 5 Now we have two Branches in Japan... Overseas Union Bank is. H now in Osaka Overseas Union Bank Ltd is proud to announce the opening of its Osaka branch. It is OUB's second branch in Japan, and will serve yet another gateway for business opportunities there. OUB customers can now181 words
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Advertisement230 1985-02-12 6 A T 1 he Su/uki b> the Singapore car buyer* most V aciuibk choice. Especially now, with the new, bigger. H powerful and elegit Su/uki 310 (lUOOec) and 4IT 11 IV I PARK y BBLJBL Compact engine design has converted bonnet space into a roomy interior. With surprisingly more teg230 words
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Advertisement520 1985-02-12 7 #£fr^% 5 100 PRIZES TO BE WON! Now. when you buy a Singer sewing PRIZES n^Hll* _~_> In all .there are 100 prizes to be won. And evmy prize ia a reliable Hitachi product for the home. All correct entries will Dappmess minora ways than one. each receive aSit»erraeaaur»g tape.520 words
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world
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86 1985-02-12 8 AP WASHINGTON, Tuesday JAPAN and the United States will abolish tariffs on March 1 on their trade in semiconductors under an exchange of letters yesterday between US trade representative William Brock and Japanese Foreign Minister Shintaro Abe. The tariff on semiconductors the heartAP - 86 words
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92 1985-02-12 8 AP TOKYO, Mon A SICK giant panda rescued last month in the mountains of China's southern Shaanxi province was airlifted by helicopter today to an army hospital in the provincial capital of Xian, the Xinhua news agency reported. In a report monitored inAP - 92 words
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401 1985-02-12 8 UPI LANQENBRUCK (West Germany), Tuesday POLICE SAID 19 British servicemen died in fierce flames yesterday when a bus carrying about 40 Royal Air Force bandsmen collided with a fuel tanker in West Germany's worst such accident in nearly 20 years.UPI - 401 words
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353 1985-02-12 8 Reuter LONDON, Tuesday A TOP British defence official who embarrassed the government by giving secret documents about the Falklands War to an opposition politician was cleared yesterday of breaking secrecy laws. After a two-week trial, held partly in secret, the jury acquitted MrReuter - 353 words
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163 1985-02-12 8 AP SEOUL, Tuesday SOUTH Korea's voters go to the polls today to determine the strength of a Dudding opposition movement and the commitment of the Government to democratic reform. The one-day election will decide the make-up of the 276-member single-house NationalAP - 163 words
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89 1985-02-12 10 AP JAKARTA, Tuai THE Indonesian Parliament yesterday passed a bill requiring all political Krties to espouse only e state ideology of "Pancasila" as their principle, a Parliament spokesman said. Pancasila calls for belief in god, national unity, democracy, the people's welfare and humanity. The bill,AP - 89 words
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Article311 1985-02-12 10 Reuter MANILA, Tuesday THE BLARE of disco music and go-go dancing in Manila's entertainment district was disrupted yesterday when thousands of nuns and college girls staged a protest march against prostitution and lewd shows in the Philippine capital. Bikini-clad dancers peeped through glass doors andReuter - 311 words
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287 1985-02-12 10 UPI LOS ANGELES, Tuesday A "DEGREE-FOR-SALE scheme" recently uncovered at the University of Southern California troubles college officials nationwide but most are satisfied with the built-in security of their computer systems. "My reaction was sadness for a colleague institution. We share USC's embarrassment, butUPI - 287 words
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154 1985-02-12 10 Reuter LONDON, Tims FOOD surpluses which have built up in industrialised countries cannot make up for shortfalls in developing countries except in emergencies, a research report said yesterday. The report by the Intelligence unit of an influential weekly British news magazine, theReuter - 154 words
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Article167 1985-02-12 10 Reuter LOS ANGELES, Tuesday OLYMPIC gold medal hurdler Edwin Moses, accompanied to court by his wife, sat back in his chair staring at the ceiling as jury selection began yesterday in nis trial on a charge of soliciting an act of prostitution. Wearing aReuter - 167 words
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Article, Illustration208 1985-02-12 10 Agencies BANGKOK, Tuesday FOREIGN ministers of the Association of South-east Asian Nations (Asean) turn their attention to economic issues today after calling for more military support for Cambodian guerillas. Bui Malaysian Foreign Minister Tenku Ahmed Rithauddeen told .a Press conference that a lasting politi-Agencies - 208 words
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PEOPLEWATCH
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Article, Illustration77 1985-02-12 11 A QUICK LOOK AT THE NEWSMAKERS SALLY Field (above), Melissa Gilbert, Adrian Zmed, Heather Locklear and other familiar names and faces have taped suicide prevention messages for broadcast on Hour Magazine on Monday. For the second time in its five-year history the TV show is devoting77 words
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Article85 1985-02-12 11 FRANK Sinatra came down with the flu and cancelled his Friday evening performance at the Sunrise Musical Theatre in Sunrise, Florida. Notice was short: Only about three hours before the show was to start. Theatre officials said about 3,000 of the ®ple who had tickets85 words
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Article, Illustration88 1985-02-12 11 CAROL Burnett (above), Harvey Korman and Tim Conway had themselves a great time making The Carol Burnett Show for 11 years and they still miss the fun. "You're only as good as the people you work with get the best ana they make you better,"88 words
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142 1985-02-12 11 UPI BOSTON, Tuesday A NEW test that detects small amounts of semen up to 48 hours after intercourse will help prove cases of rape and may help get convictions in sexual attacks, a group of American doctors reported. The test looks for aUPI - 142 words
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Article302 1985-02-12 11 DOLLAR GOLD: SEE PAGE 13 Reuter BASLE, TiMtday AS THE pound fell below US$l.lO in London for the first time, central bankers yesterday agreed to continue intervening on foreign exchange markets to restrain the rising dollar but accepted there were limits on what they couldReuter - 302 words
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Advertisement96 1985-02-12 8 £^000 HAWAII HEALTH CENTRE MASSAGE STEAM OPENING NOW! Offer Free Steam Bath for one month FULLY EQUIPPED LUXURIOUS ENVIRONMENT; Professionally trained and attractive masseuses at your service. Soothes away your weariness and tension. Relax with genuine Japanese Shiatsu massage. Steam bath and massage to refresh your senses. All massage rooms96 words
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Advertisement31 1985-02-12 8 HOME SERVICE II urtmc FURNISHINGaJLJ liililllsfi Need idees on doing up your home? Look in The Singapore Monitor's Home Services page tomorrow. i i *-'> ''.?T 1" "Vl* IHJtuM JIU'IS l'l lf*o31 words
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Advertisement286 1985-02-12 9 TOYOTA Ov«fa« martial teadw ogam m Singapore In 1964. H^^Ki _H^^K9^|hbjHHHaVf '■■<An lMy^HßH^^^^V *-*P IVBFI 1 IWHL^fIHHHBi iHIm2£V I n 11 fl PP fcMwg *1.:, k,-. Corolla's reliability means few people look under the bonnet. So here's a rare opportunity to see the new 12-valve engine. Take a good look.286 words
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Advertisement129 1985-02-12 10 Special Bar-B-Q prepared by Popular Hong Kong Chefs T ■■■■■■I Favourites like noodles. congee. o* roast meats and "claypet" are specially prepared mvEEm) by our Hm| Kong Chefs. VJBfa" Business Hours 1 lam to 11 pm 9 o^*Ti7i o I* Mi VIUACe NOODLES MSTAMAHT Fit Ll9 The Plaza (Plaza Hotel)129 words
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Advertisement115 1985-02-12 10 I use^zzjr I Sun Control Film—U SA. I 4 imam Simple 'Self Application' Kits now available Controls heat, glare and fading Reduces air-conditioning costs Makes glass shatter-resistant Improves outdoor beauty Maintenance free Easy application self-adhesive 3 colours: Grey, Bronze, Silver Distributors SUN-X SALES SERVICE PTE LTD 440. Geylang Road, Call115 words
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Advertisement76 1985-02-12 11 metric 10th Jan-2nd March,l9Bs will be weighed and calculated by fjfs* process of making by entering our simple contest. 18 i I loss, according to the metric g And give 111 I weight of the gold item purchased. Jewellers Association at *****9 SINGAPORE JEWELLERS ASSOCIATION Ml M m m m76 words
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Article398 1985-02-12 12 JILL HUM - SCHEDULED TO BEGIN THIS FRIDAY, IT HAS BEEN POSTPONED INDEFINITELY By JILL HUM SETTLEMENT trading on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (KLSE), scheduled to begin this Friday, has been postponed indefinitely. This is the second time settlement trading has been* delayed. The exchange had planned to398 words
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647 1985-02-12 12 ANG PENG HWA - By ANG PENG HWA FUND MANAGERS are a scarce commodity here. Singaporeans have the potential but not the experience and it will take a few years to develop a core of managers, said local merchant bankers. Asked how long, the647 words
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Article23 1985-02-12 12 Morgan Grenfell (Asia) yesterday confirmed that Mr Hsieh Fu Hua will be its new managing director from April.23 words
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258 1985-02-12 12 SOUTH PACIFIC Textile Industries Bhd recorded a 24 per cent increase in group pre-tax profits to M 52.38 million for the year enaed Sept SO. Group pre-tax profits last year was M 51.92 million. Sales turnover increased by 20 per cent to M258 words
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348 1985-02-12 13 ONG AND COMPANY'S WEEKLY STOCK MARKET REVIEW A HEALTHY pause was witnessed in tne earlier part of last week. Then, as prices headed back towards the ST 800/810 mark, buying interest emerged to hold prices steady. This augurs well for the return of a348 words
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149 1985-02-12 13 HMLLSTREET Reuter A SHARP decline in IBM's stock price sent shock waves rumbling across Wall Street yesterday, dragging the stock market to its biggest loss in 2Vfc months. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 13.91 points to finish at 1,276.06. Declining issuesReuter - 149 words
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Article55 1985-02-12 13 THE STRAITS Times Industrial Index closed yesterday at 808.94, down 8.57 points from Friday. The OUB Composite Share Price Index closed yesterday at 408.22, down 5.50 points from Friday's close of 413.72. The OUB Trade-weighted Singapore Dollar Exchange Rate Index fell 0.4990 point to 132.6347 at the close, compared55 words
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Article140 1985-02-12 13 AP NEW YORK, Tuesday THE AMERICAN dollar continued to shatter records yesterday, staging a sharp advance that, for the first time ever, sent the British pound tumbling below US$l.lO, while 1,000 Italian lire fell below 50 US cents and the French franc briefly slipped under 10 USAP - 140 words
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516 1985-02-12 13 JILL HUM - By JILL HUM SIGMA Metal, Mentakab Rubber, Metal Containers, and Malayan Glass all have something in common they are counters that stockbrokers consider as attractive takeover targets for backdoor listing on the Stock Exchange. According to brokers, a company with a small paid-up capital-516 words
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Advertisement195 1985-02-12 12 SALE v BY AUCTION landed properties shop 4 Jalan #04-08 Parklane Shopping Mall 2 St 2SUD^^* d 79 m 99 yn SSHMSMFKEEHOLD) MAISONETTES A II Phoenix APARTMENTS 2-Storev 215 Duijong Katoni Road A Block ol completed M Thornton "terrace Area 2-Storry "terrace (FREEHOLD) 204.8 m' (FREEHOLD) IJ-02 Thon« Sia Building195 words
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Advertisement141 1985-02-12 13 MING COURT HOTEL SINGAPORE /jfr fare. Julai Tan entertain^^k evening, a chance to jive or slow dance, to the sounds of a mobile music spinner! With compliments: qp A fresh rose If A snapshot reminder of the evening Price: 5560.00 per person. Dinner Hours: 7 pm to 11 pm Dance:141 words
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Article, Illustration469 1985-02-12 14 JOSEPHINE ONG - —REPLIES- JOSEPHINE ONG Public Relations Officer SBS WE REFER to the letter concerning Ang Mo Kio Interchange (SM, Feb 1) by "Commuter" of Singapore 1953. The writer complained about the state of cleanliness and maintenance of the interchange and the illegal469 words
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125 1985-02-12 14 J MOHIDEEN (MRS - J MOHIDEEN (MRS) for Permanent Secre- (Foreign Affairs) I REFER to the letter "Student centre in London has no Malay paper" by C A Neo (SM, Feb, 5). The Singapore Students' Centre in London ceased subscription to the Berita Harian and Tamil125 words
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214 1985-02-12 14 JOSEPHINE ONG (MISS - JOSEPHINE ONG (MISS) Public Relations Officer SBS WE REFER to the letters "Bus pass for foreign students" and "Private students waiting for bus pass decision" (SM, Jan II and 17 respectively)^ At present, Singapre Bus Service (SBS) grant concessionary travel214 words
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Article540 1985-02-12 15 THE SINGAPORE MONITOR COMMENT WE AGREE, Dr Mahathir, that Asean trade is not growing. Asean has done well in projecting a strong political front on the Vietnamese invasion of Cambodia but we don't seem to be able to get our act together over the540 words
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107 1985-02-12 15 I WOULD appreciate it very much if the authorities could inform traffic offenders immediately of their offences and perhaps make them sign the summons on the spot. This will definitely ease the tempers and the queues at the Maxwell Road police station. Just recently I107 words
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323 1985-02-12 15 WITH REFERENCE to your article "HDB will ban dogs if gripes stay" (SM, Feb 2), I feel that the Housing and Developing Board should not ban dogs in HDB flats simply because some people who dislike dogs complain. I feel that323 words
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119 1985-02-12 15 EVERY morning I have to pass a T-junction at the end of Jurong West Street 52 (near Block 515) on my way to work. There are no traffic lights at this junction, and because of this crossing it can be very dangerous for pedestrians. The119 words
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133 1985-02-12 15 I REFER to your correspondent's letter signed "Need Rest'' (SM, Feb 7). I have come across several instances of foreign maids being exploited and abused. Wages of these maids range from $100 to $300 per month. In order to secure a Job as a maid,133 words
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Article, Illustration235 1985-02-12 16 ROMANCE is cracking the inscrutable mask of the undemonstrative Oriental male. Barely five years ago, hotels and department stores did not treat St Valentine's Day as a major occasion. "All that has changed now" said Ms Jessie Chng, of Metro. "In the last couple of235 words
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368 1985-02-12 16 JANE SPENCER - By JANE SPENCER ALTHOUGH February 14 was not exactly fun for the Martyr St Valentine, who lost his head on that day, it has been an occasion of great pleasure for everyone since. You do not have to take St Valentine's Day368 words
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Article145 1985-02-12 16 IF YOU think the man in yoirr life is less than romantic, you are not unique. Almost 70 per cent of Valentine cards purchased are bought by women, yet men in Britain, who traditionally forget every anniversary from birthdays to weddings, do actually buy145 words
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128 1985-02-12 16 THIS year there will be plenty of fashions in clothes and jewellery available to celebrate the beheading of St Valentine. (The poor chap got clubbed to death first just to make matters worse.) Valentine's dresses will be mini length and pat terned with those128 words
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Article307 1985-02-12 17 WHAT is your favourite Valentine gift? Chocolate hearts predominate and the lover who is prepared to declare his passion will have such a chocolate heart decorated with loving messages in icing, ranging from the simple "John loves Mary" to "Meltingly yours". It may well307 words
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Article71 1985-02-12 17 IF YOU arc thinking of scaling St Valentine's Day with a long, lingering kiss you will have a job beating the record of the longest screen kiss. It happened in a film called "You're in the Army now" and it lasted 185 seconds. The recipient of this71 words
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208 1985-02-12 17 SOME people have made elaborate gestures on Valentine's Day like having a 30 metre declaring "I love you" trailing behthd An aeroplane in the sky. And there ate curiously intriguing ssts of messagespublished in newspapers declaring that TootsieWootsie loves Snugglebum, and will it be208 words
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Article296 1985-02-12 18 Celebrity Christina Ong set to woo the crowd from centre stage SINGAPORE celebrity Christina Ong takes centre stage at the Celebrities Cafe in Centrepoint for the Valentine's weekend. Christina, who started her career as a professional singer at the Mandarin Singapore Hotel, has since, performed on the296 words
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Article225 1985-02-12 18 CELEBRATE your love at the Mandarin Singapore, where the stage here has been set to induce hearts to rule over all else on February 14. The hotel's Executive Chef, Mr Charles Benz has given himself over to St Valentine's romanticism to create special lunch and225 words
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Article, Illustration564 1985-02-12 19 ANNA JULIET ROSS - By ANNA JULIET ROSS TIRED of sending cards and roses for Valentine's Day? Then have your message delivered by a troupe of entertainers. Act 3 is the name of a four-pet->on troupe which will choreograph a performance, dress in fancy costumes, sing, and deliver564 words
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Article283 1985-02-12 21 TGIF, the popular little restaurant, bar, discotheque, on the fourth floor of Far East Plaza would be an ideal place to celebrate Valentine's Day. This place has a corner for nearly anything you have in mind for this special day. The dining area has seating arrangements for283 words
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Article314 1985-02-12 21 THE Plaza Hotel will be holding Valentine's Day celebrations in five of its food and beverage outlets this year, complete with free novelties for all diners having set dinners. The Seafood Theatre features a Special Valentine's Day Dinner and Dance at $60 plus plus per person. This314 words
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Article, Illustration57 1985-02-12 22 BEARING off love, th««c citc tokens for Valentine V Day are available at all the Metro etoree. Metro has imported a large a amber off other gift lt«M, including embroi- dered cnshlons with romantic masse ges, memo cllpe Into which photos can be inserted and57 words
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81 1985-02-12 22 ACTOR Derek Nimmo, an expert on wines and spirits, gives a recipe for a St Valentine's cocktail for lovers. He calls it Maiden's Prayer... You mix 3/8 gin, 3/8 Cointreau, 1/8 orange juice and 1/8 lemon juice. And if your love is unrequited and81 words
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Article, Illustration163 1985-02-12 22 CELEBRATE Valentine's Day with a five-course set dinner at the Orchard Hotel's Le Gourmet French Restaurant. At $50 per person, the menu also includes a complimentary glass of sparkling wine for all' diners and roses for the ladies. The menu features Terrine De Coqtiille Saint-Ja-ques Au163 words
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Article916 1985-02-12 23 DR JOHN YACENDA - By DR JOHN YACENDA OPA IN English-speaking countries and countries in which English is used along with the native language, February 14 signals a day of love and romance. It's Valentine's Day. While the exact origin of this celebration is disputed, few will argue about theOPA - 916 words
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Advertisement94 1985-02-12 16 ■IVi 0 I WiLb Gourmet, our quaint French restaurant, s •m HI geared to pamper you and your loted one on \J| M February Valentine's Day, with a delectable B French dinner; a complimentary glass of WLp m sparkling wine, heart-shaped praknes and tor W* each lady, a red rose94 words
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Advertisement42 1985-02-12 16 Send a personalised SINGING TELEGRAM this Valentine's Day to boyfriend girlfriend mum dad son M daughter brother r sister husband wife boss colleague teacher any one special Fully costumed performance that Is more than Just a song. Call ACT 3 at 338*848442 words
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Advertisement174 1985-02-12 17 Like a beautiful bouquet of roses, a whole romantic package awaits you at The Mandarin Singapore on Valentine's. Savour our special, lovingly prepared Valentine's menu for lunch or dinner. Feast on tempting delights such as "Caprice D'Amour', "Romeo' or "Prince Romanoff or "Love Pancakes'. Enjoy "Love Potion' our very special174 words
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Advertisement116 1985-02-12 18 ;-v y fi 4 Bk BL. \i i f< A i' /AiH '4«| K» B iGive her a gift that she'll V \appreciate M Sot m \companion Braun Silencio hairdryer. Quiet on the ear, powerful on the hair. The new \silencio range of hairdryers ideal to use at home, or116 words
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Advertisement186 1985-02-12 18 Mm LJS lIKj ■r- 7- M B J C ■k IBrii ft ■l i JmKh^Skll i m i I K 4 1 A( F J "/f's not expensive!" she exclaims softly to her friend. "What's not expensive 1 I muse as I step through the door towards the bar. The186 words
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Advertisement186 1985-02-12 19 That God "II M also blooms as the life in your 10ve..... a The life within the single rose speaks of secret fantasies in secret niches in the hearts 1 /Qf men. It says "I love you, I love you, 1 love you*'...and more. I! On Valentine's Day, charm your186 words
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Advertisement422 1985-02-12 20 Direct from the fashion world of Paris, Christian Bernard fashion watches The Christian Bernard Co has its JL v f I 1 make their debut in Singapore after headquarters in Puis, France. The enjoying tremendous success in factory is located dose fco the Swiss Europe, the USA and the Far422 words
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Advertisement119 1985-02-12 21 "|U' //7 .J .'.'j 1 a. i U ;i^-v.V.v.VAi»V/;V;VV^' -ViV:';Vv^iii;^tv^ e m A^^^n^^^-' T -''v-'""*^rV'V»»v-.- T t /^H fl^H Given him a gift that he'll appreciate .as a constant companion Braun Pocket Battery Shaver. He'll be at his best always with Braun's famous platinum-coated foil that ensures a close shave119 words
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Advertisement105 1985-02-12 21 Christina Ong at Celebrities .v* 4 V l' s&* on Valentines weekend. v\* -v /tow What, that lady from television? JZ'y >' Girl: Of course! DJ Nigel Mosbergen will be there too. They 're having > a special dinner on the Nth v with champagne, and roses for us girls.105 words
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Advertisement101 1985-02-12 22 iStahkcrfßose the Lady I VALENTINE'S DAY A SET DINNER 5529.00 NETT (per person) 1 Pledge your love at Frisco Restaurant and IF Frisco Steak House this Valentine's Day. M Capture your loved one in a romantic mood here on N February 14 with a candlelight dinner. M On this special101 words
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Advertisement122 1985-02-12 22 ."I atib Indudes a drink in Studio M. Contest where she can win a beautiful Dine on such lovely dishes as Love Boat, heart-shape diamond pendant. Elsa Yeo's Consomme Valentino and Roast models present a fully choreographed Tenderloin Romeo Juliet. "Oown Memory Lane" fashion show at This romantic candlelight dinner122 words
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Article, Illustration453 1985-02-12 24 I HAVE always been interested in photography since my school days and played around with an old camera. When I got a job I bought a better camera and started shooting weddings. I won a staff photo competition in the hotel where I worked, and453 words
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Article, Illustration293 1985-02-12 24 BALLANTINE's Scotch Whisky have been sponsoring an annual worldwide photographic competition on the theme of "The Good Life" in character with the sponsor's advertising that depicts sporting and social life against a backdrop of luxurious and unusual surroundings. Participants in this competition293 words
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Advertisement78 1985-02-12 24 The no-waiting, no-worrying camera J^S§Eifl_ myUPUS Insist on th» Hmgmnmy* 11 Match your thills with our* Hmgtsvmon oaro k zenza rnaPfT BRONICAUHSTII the revolutionary 6x7 medium format camera simplicity and GS-1 comes viewfinders, Alto models. I Available all leading photo and I departmental atorea. —J Sola Agent SENG CHEONQ CO78 words
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Article, Illustration1163 1985-02-12 25 WONG AH YOKE - But Talentime winners are not going pro yet By WONG AH YOKE THE CHAMPIONS of Talentime '84 (Chinese) do not seem eager to join the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation as contract singers. The usual practice by the TV station, organiser of the singing contest which ended on1,163 words
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Article, Illustration405 1985-02-12 26 Wong Ah Yoke - TALENTIME FINAL WAS GLITTER IN A NUTSHELL Wong Ah Yoke THE Talentime '84 final managed to be a glittering affair despite the small studio in which it was held. In previous years, the event was staged at the National Theatre where it received the attention of a gala405 words
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Article, Illustration461 1985-02-12 28 VALERIE TREVOR - TV SCENE By VALERIE TREVOR SBC'S lineup of movies in late February and early March range from the mundane to the sublime. Here's more of what you can expect on the small screen. Elvis Presley makes his posthumous contribution to our living room entertainment in two films. The461 words
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Article, Illustration479 1985-02-12 28 W2W© HW Vietnam: A Television History Homsfront UBA (Chinsss subtitles) (Ch 12, 8 pm) ALTHOUGH President Nixon had started major troop withdrawals from Vietnam, there followed a larger anti-war protest to Washington, called the Mobilisation. In April 1970, Nixon ordered a military incursion into Cambodia, and student479 words
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Article, Illustration364 1985-02-12 29 MICHAEL LONDON - By MICHAEL LONDON in Hollywood LAT-WP A SOLDIER'S STOrtY, the provocative racial drama set in the segregated army of World War 11, made its South African debut in segregated theatres. The movie, which received three Oscar nominations including Best Picture and BestLAT-WP - 364 words
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Article, Illustration518 1985-02-12 29 LAT-WP HOLLYWOOD: The blueprint for Two Jakes, the long-discussed sequel to the 1974 thriller, .Chinatown, is finally complete. The returning principals actor Jack Nicholson, screenwriter Robert Towne and producer Robert Evans holed up at Nicholson's Aspen, Colorado, home recently to complete an independent production deal that offersLAT-WP - 518 words
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Advertisement50 1985-02-12 27 SEIKO SPORT »Sjjyp^QA am|i® ys# V 'T-rH^By''*? 11" i i, Wi iIIIiBBMTO JjJ We 4*rm it Srrvicr Cfnirr: Ttvmn Sia Co. (S( Ptf. I.ld. 04-<m rhonysia Bklg.. K) Rule ford Road. Singapore (N22 Tel 737-6122. Thong Sia Sdn. Rhd. 45 Jin liianku Abdul Rahman. Kuala Lumpur 01-OX lei: VXWIK/VXWl 150 words
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Miscellaneous609 1985-02-12 27 I 2.30 SBCTEXT Live Sample Pages. «V BHBBm 3.00 Opening and Programme Highlights followed by The Wj Struggle (C) (r) (English subtitles). W i 1 Story Time 1 4.5S Troupers. **V at M My Favounte Martian Martian in the HLu VI Uncle Martin uses his time-machine to go back in609 words
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Advertisement39 1985-02-12 28 Memories 1 J Ihr iiuiMi. anda'tniosphi. ;i back j I St. VA-ntincsl)av.th:vi wai^auo I he service is still impix\ahk'and it s hem to iziw us bat k the sanit- (Thcoa -~w<r A I or rcscr\ .itions call "3 139 words
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Miscellaneous297 1985-02-12 29 fILM GUIDE MANDARIN (*****01): THE FANTASY MISSION FORCE (C) DALIT (*****16): HAPPY UNION (C) (*****34,: THE FANTASY MISSION Starring: Hsu Puliao, Xiao Pingping I«UKCt (C) Synopsis: An unhappy little boy who runs away from JUBILEE (*****07): RATU BUAYA (M) home when his father remarries is finally reunited HOLLYWOOD (*****64): THE297 words
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Miscellaneous308 1985-02-12 30 E LES ENFANTS DU PARADIS (1945) (PART 1) ALLIANCE Francaise will screen Les Enfants Du Paradis (1945) (Part 1) today at 9 pm at the Cultural Theatre, Cuscaden Road. This 90-minute black and white film is directed by Jean-Louis Barrault with a script by Jacques Prevert. It focuses on the308 words
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Miscellaneous902 1985-02-12 30 JAZZ CONCERT ("TBT Tf MUSIC FOR EVERY- I*»f ,1 J 1 ONE at the Singapore L U 4 Conference Hall will fea- JCr"' I' Jm) 7 I ture a jazz concert by mvMkJM Il k *WTw j I the Christof Lauer Quar- 1 '1* W tomorrow pm. 118 M W902 words
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Miscellaneous38 1985-02-12 30 TODAY: TOMORROW: Low tide: 10.17 am Low tido: 11.19 am (0.6 m) (0.6 m) High tide: 4.26 pm High tide: 5.37 pm (2.3 m) < (2 m) Low tide: 10.16 pm Low tide: 11 pm (0.9 m) (1.2 m)38 words
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Miscellaneous144 1985-02-12 31 FASTRACK By Bill Holbrook \y «!>.(* c.rcK~. ARE VeRV WCM WT& LIFE y To CMAMYIS A VfcRV 1 J To ITS RItUST/Ue U)MT »TAU: MPoßfArtf fi*RT Of H<*> I pRoV\ &OIUT. I PRtEDOrt r«oM PAW, FR6EDOM THAT UFEJIYIJ/ $o? I V V FWfA UftfT FREEDOM FfePtt Mtfto* DR SMOCK By144 words
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Advertisement410 1985-02-12 35 Interior Decor/ Renovation M FANTASTIC PRICE CUT for Renovation! 12*x12* heavy duty ceramic with skirtings. 3-room $2,850; 4-room $4,450; 5-room $5,200. Workmsnship Guaranteed! 10am Bpm. Saturday: 10am 6pm *****97/ 291 1830 Packers Movers^ RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES available with labour supplied at cheapest rates in town. Please caN 455 0215. MOU9M410 words
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Advertisement336 1985-02-12 35 Property For Sale TOA PAYOH LORONQ 1, B* 98. sth floor, 3 rooms, fuNy furnished, $40,000. Good location. Tel: 250 5310. VACATION Hotel/Holiday Accommodation HHA SEASIDE REST HOUSE in Malacca (4 km. from town). 2 bedrooms with kitchen. $60/daHy or $80/- weekends. Tel: 481-7287. "^otices^. IN THE MATTER OF THE336 words
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Advertisement267 1985-02-12 35 SCHNITZER LEVIN SINGAPORE PTE LTD (In Members' Voluntary Liquidation) At an extraordinary general meeting of Schnitzer— Levin Singapore Pte Ltd held on 6 February 1985, the following Special Resolution was duly passed: 'That Schnitzer Levin Singapore Pte Ltd be wound up voluntarily and Messrs Roger Philip Edmonds, Michael LimChooSan and267 words
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Advertisement217 1985-02-12 35 NOTICES 'Bl 5- I < 5- i s- V i > -s J «-i ©>.5>T I T t w n >HU x --Sy<- v i .v V-**a— Devoted To You f i 5: That's right. This Valentine's Day, the < Singapore Monitor will devote entire pages 5. to all the217 words
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Article, Illustration473 1985-02-12 36 ERNEST FRIDA - By ERNEST FRIDA AMERICAN women golfers will have the edge over their Asian rivals when the $44,000 Singapore Women Professional Golf Open championships get under way. The tournament the fourth leg of the Asian circuit begins at the Jurong Country Club from Thursday and473 words
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340 1985-02-12 36 Reuter BONN, Tuesday THE BATTLE to stage the 1988 European Nations Soccer Championship is still open. The West however, believe that their outstanding modern stadiums' could tip the balance their way. West German Soccer Federation (DFB) Press spokesman Rainer Holzschuh told Reuters:Reuter - 340 words
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106 1985-02-12 36 THIS year's Singapore Hockey Association under--20 tournament for the E W Barker Trophy has attracted a record number of entries. Ten teams signed up for the tournament and because of the good response, the association has decided to split the teams into two groups.106 words
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285 1985-02-12 36 B KULA - Forces 3 Singapore Airlines 1 By B KULA TWO SECOND-HALF goals by M Sarjiv helped Singapore Armed Forces cruise to a 3-1 win over Singapore Airlines in their senior knockout quarterfinal match at Tanglin yesterday. Sarjiv converted a penaltystroke and scored off a penaltycorner285 words
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149 1985-02-12 36 AP WASHINGTON, Tuesday AFTER 58 years of performing their rollicking brand of basketball before an estiraatea 100 million fans throughout the world, the Harlem Globetrotters are trying to recruit a woman for their famous team. Head coach Charles "Tex" Harrison said yesterday that heAP - 149 words
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Article188 1985-02-12 36 KARPOV-KASPAROV TUSSLE Reuter MOSCOW, Tuesday GARY KASPAROV yesterday declared a time-out in the World Chess Championship, postponing game 49 until later today. The challenger has notched up three wins in his marathon battle to wrest the World Chess Championship title from fellow-Rus-sian Anatoly Karpov. Kasparov, 21, nowReuter - 188 words
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Article, Illustration472 1985-02-12 37 S GULAM - By S GULAM DEFEAT seems to be a bitter pill for defending champions Selangor, especially the 0-1 loss to Singapore at the National Stadium. Selangor team manager Mazlan Harun recently said his team wanted a rematch with Singapore for a chance to redeem472 words
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Article55 1985-02-12 37 INTERESTED in watchins Singapore's away match against Pahang in kuantan on Sunday? A specially chartered air-condition-ed coach has been, arranged and those interested can call Walter Koh at *****39 or *****60 for tickets, costing $120 inclusive of the return trip, a grandstand ticket and accommodation55 words
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Article, Illustration774 1985-02-12 38 S GULAM - By S GULAM LAST WEEK saw SINGAPORE and PAHANG, both bagging six points each from two matches, emerge as the strongest challengers for the Malaysia Cup League title held by Selangor Singapore probably have the better score, though Pahang, last year's run-ners-up, came774 words
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Article142 1985-02-12 38 P W D L F A Pts Singapore 0 6 1 1 15 2 19 Pahang 7 5 1 1 14 3 16 Selangor 8 5 1 2 12 6 16 Johor 9 4 2 3 16 9 14 Perlis 7 4 2 1 11 9 14 Kedah 9142 words
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294 1985-02-12 38 EYES MAY deceive but statistics don't. The Singapore-Trengganu Malaysia Cup match on Sunday at the National Stadium attracted exactly 606 more paying fans than the Singapore-Selangor match on Thursday, according to the Singapore Sports Council gate figiires The crowd attendance figure given by the294 words
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Advertisement391 1985-02-12 37 CONTEST 12 Predict the score end win SZOOO 1) The object of the contest is to predict outright. If there are more than one corcorrectty the scoretines of six Malaysia rect entry, the prize-money will be Cup matches in the boxes provided. shared. If there is no outright winner, the391 words
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Advertisement122 1985-02-12 37 THEPROF^£> The Profi secret is an M BHW extremely elastic sole that V unleashes incredible speed and power into every shot Profi wont be offering any contest or cash giveaways into every stride. for the Malaysia Cup. a?i But we do offer the of which may not seem players who122 words
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Advertisement108 1985-02-12 38 FRENCH LOOK. rjiSESr AMNmGE ROSSKNOL. Navy sportshirt with an unusual metallic patina and contrasting white collar. aA Or choose light beige, light blue, brown or maroon. Aw. 100% mercerized ootton. >*"•". Model RG1147 Available at > V leading Department Stores and Sports Shops, where you will also find Rossignol shorts108 words
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Article, Illustration504 1985-02-12 39 KEN JALLEH Jr - MORE IN STORE By KEN JALLEH Jr SINGAPORE Olympian David Lim became the fastest-improving swimmer in both the US AND Singapore last week. He sliced four-hun-dredths of a second off his best time in the 100yard backstroke and became the fifth-fastest college swimmer in the504 words
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78 1985-02-12 39 AP LONDON, TuMday BRITAIN'S Track International against Romania on Sept 14 may provide a near-repeat of last year's dramatic Olympic women's I,NO metres final at Los Angeles. The meet will feature Zola Budd, Mary Decker-Slaney, gold medallist Maricica Puica and silver medallist Wendy Sly, organisersAP - 78 words
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Advertisement114 1985-02-12 39 jS. > Sate* Department 38-t Jriin P—wiinm. Swufpof 2067 T1 2M3377 Jh 1 jjj I leYENING EDITION 1 SPORTSCENE WHAT S ON THE INSIDE PAGES American women will have the edge in Open STORY ON MOB 37 Surprise it Smliy's gtmt STORY ON PAGE 99 Elegant and very handsome,l these114 words
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