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Title Section20 1990-06-16 1 The Straits Times WEEKLY OVERSEAS EDITION SATURDAY. JUNE 16. 1990 Price: 551.20 (in Singapore) Elsewhere by subscription only MCI(P) 37/8/8920 words
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Article490 1990-06-16 1 My role is to set policy, act as final arbiter on major decisions MR GOH Chok Tons has said that although he would praetLse collective responsibility after taking over as Prime Minister, he would be making the final decisions and would not rule by490 words
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Article, Illustration963 1990-06-16 1 Bertha Henson - New agenda to realise Vision 1999 No drastic Cabinet reshuffle A gentler society, but a hard-headed Govt By Bertha Henson IT HAS been decided. Mr Goh Chok Tong will take over from Mr Lee Kuan Yew as Prime Minister in November. And he963 words
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Advertisement50 1990-06-16 1 OUR SINGAPORE AS CHOK TONG SEES IT More refined, more caring society No welfare state, no budget deficit Tough-minded government More choices, more room for expression No rocking of the boat or foreign interference Bright future and good cheer 1 !►> ft 14 1 DPM’s speech on President's Address: Page50 words
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Advertisement26 1990-06-16 1 n r* j Z&SJsiXd&ZJ X'UU i |< 9 w 3~S'2 M 3 a.-:c--i! JIM* !M® Membership Hits Its Privileges The baking of a world record: Page 926 words
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NEWS FOCUS
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630 1990-06-16 2 Tan Ban Huat; Khaw Wei Kang - Taiwanese journalists interview Goh Chok Tong, BG Lee and Wong Kan Seng Reports by Tan Ban Huat Khaw Wei Kang THK second-generation leaders led by Mr (ioh Chok Tone will practise a more collective style of leadership in policy-making and will spend630 words
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440 1990-06-16 2 MR GOH Chok Tong has reiterated that the question of whether Mr Lee Kuan Yew would remain as secretary-general of the ruling People's Action Party after stepping down from the premiership was never an issue in the leadership. In any440 words
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Article, Illustration79 1990-06-16 2 If we do not retain any Asian values, will we keep the unique features of Singapore? Can we develop a sense of identity among the people? If we fail to retain an Asian values system, how can we demonstrate that Singapore has an independent culture?79 words
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78 1990-06-16 2 In the past, Singapore laid too much emphasis on economic development, and neglected investments in the social aspects. The people are proud of Singapore’s economic achievements, but there are problems in social and cultural development. There is an over-emphasis on materialistic pursuits.78 words
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433 1990-06-16 2 THK role of mass media is to inform the people of government policies, not to encourage them to support or oppose the government, Brig-Gen (Res) Lee Hsien l/oong has said. “If you want to oppose government policies, please come out and form433 words
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319 1990-06-16 2 SINGAPORE will have to find a way of maintaining the substance of its relations with Taiwan without offending China after Sin-gapore-Beijing ties are established. Trade and Industry Minister Lee Hsien Loong has said. “After we establish diplomatic relations with Chi-319 words
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255 1990-06-16 2 THE present Trade Mission of the Republic of China would have to be renamed after the establishment of Singapore-Beijing ties. Foreign Affairs Minister Wong Kan Seng has said. In an interview with a team of Taiwanese journalists. he also expressed the255 words
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Article, Illustration675 1990-06-16 3 New Safti will preserve the spirit of excellence, says PM THE new Safti Military Institute will help capture the pioneering spirit of SAF officers and transmit them to succeeding generations of officer cadets, their subordinates and society at large, Mr Lee Kuan Yew675 words
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220 1990-06-16 3 THE Government has agreed to set aside a piece of land at East Coast for Safra to build a country club for reservists, complete with up-market facilities such as a golf course and a marina. Also under consideration is the development of220 words
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508 1990-06-16 3 Tan Ee Sze - Incentives for third and fourth child making their impact felt By Tan Ee Sze THE three-child family is gaining widespread acceptance in Singapore. This is emerging as the new ideal family size because incentives for the third and fourth child are making their508 words
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Article104 1990-06-16 3 “SPIRITUAL’' home to officers and cradle of military leadership these will be the twin roles of the new Safti Military Institute which will train officers of all three services of the SAF. The institute’s project director, Colonel Kwan Yue Yeong, said these officers will also104 words
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274 1990-06-16 3 A DOCTOR has been struck off the Medical Register and another suspended for three months for their involvement in the Adrian Lim ritual murders case. Dr Yeo Peng Ngee of P N Yeo Clinic, had his name removed from the274 words
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PARLIAMENT Debate on the President’s Address
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602 1990-06-16 4 They are also for a more compassionate society THE debate on the President’s Address began on Monday with several MPs giving their views on how they would like to see Singapore develop when Mr Goh Chok Tong takes over as Prime Minister602 words
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527 1990-06-16 4 Sumiko Tan; Tan Tarn How; Zuraidah Ibrahim; Sunny Goh; Salim Osman; Chua Chong Jin; Sandra Davie; Tan Ban Huat; and M. Nirmala - Reports: Sumiko Tan, Tan Tarn How, Zuraidah Ibrahim, Sunny Goh, Salim Osman, Chua Chong Jin, Sandra Davie, Tan Ban Huat and M. Nirmala AS SINGAPORE moves forward, there will he greater need for that abstract quality called creativity. But is enough being done to nurture527 words
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Article, Illustration97 1990-06-16 4 ‘As each day passes, we see how fast his hair is turning grey. Often, it is the very backbenchers whom he himself has chosen, like myself, who have contributed to the greying process. Yet he encourages us to be constructively critical! He is constantly pickingPicture taken off SBC. - 97 words
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Article537 1990-06-16 4 More compassion from bureaucrats More choices and fewer restrictions More say in running of the country NOW that the basic needs of Singaporeans have been met. the Government should work towards satisfying the people's "higher needs and help them to find self-esteem and self-fulfilment". It537 words
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Article, Illustration478 1990-06-16 4 A FORMAL statement on shared values can, at best, spell out the common ground among various races in Singapore, but it may not be of much help in the evolution of a Singaporean identity. Mr Chay Wai Chuen (Brickworks GRC). who478 words
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Article, Illustration317 1990-06-16 5 SINGAPORE should form a northern “growth triangle” with two other newly-indus-trialising economies Hongkong and Taiwan in the face of changes in Eastern Europe, l)r Tan Cheng Bock (Ayer Rajah) suggested on Monday. He said that if this more spectacular317 words
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Article, Illustration723 1990-06-16 5 SINGAPORE will gain from having Mr Kuan Yew as its “custodian” after he hands the reins of government to Mr Goh Chok Tong later this year, Dr Arthur Beng (Fengshan) said on Monday. Describing the Prime Minister as723 words
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337 1990-06-16 5 THE Government should do more to lure back Singaporeans who have emigrated or are working abroad, Dr Wong Kwei Chong (Cairnhill) suggested on Tuesday. These people could help make up for the lack of local entrepreneurship, he said. Speaking during the debate on the337 words
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Article, Illustration581 1990-06-16 5 Need to meet ‘old challenge’ to get people sink root here LITTLE things, like familiar sights, sounds and smells and home-grown heroes, are the stuff which will help make Singaporeans call this island home and hold them together as a nation, Dr Hong Hai581 words
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Article, Illustration694 1990-06-16 6 Malay MPs also back new tertiary fees proposal MALAY MPs said on Tuesday that it is time for the community to rally behind Mendaki and get going with self-help projects for the community. Mr Wan Hussin Zoohri. Mr Ibrahim Othman, Major Abbas694 words
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Article, Illustration353 1990-06-16 6 On culture, rojak and a three-ring circus DR TAY Eng Soon made it plain on Wednesday that he was not in favour of a rojak mix of Chinese. Malay and Indian culture for Singaporeans. While the Senior Minister of State (Education) preferred holding a common festival to showcase the best353 words
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415 1990-06-16 6 THE Government has been asked to grant a “one-time amnesty” to Singaporeans who married work permit holders and whose families are now separated. Making the eall on Monday, l)r Arthur Beng (Fengshan) highlighted the plight of couples who had flouted immigration rules and now415 words
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500 1990-06-16 6 We can’t be a predominantly Chinese city state, but a Singaporean, he says THE Government should change its approach on race and culture, Dr Lau Teik Soon (Serangoon Gardens) said on Wdnesday. Instead of its policy of recognising the relative strength500 words
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PARLIAMENT 1 DPM’s speech on the President’s Address
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2912 1990-06-16 7 Leadership change stays on course New regional cooperation Big plans for Growth Triangle People’s needs and aspirations Major decisions at the helm Develop a refined and caring society MR SPEAKER Sir, I am encouraged by .Mi’s' support ■H (or my consultative and participative style2,912 words
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HOME
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SNIPPETS
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Article, Illustration178 1990-06-16 8 VETERAN Singapore diplomat Tommy Koh (left) has been appointed an Ambassa-dor-At-Large, one day after completing his assignment as Singapore's Ambassador to the United States. This was disclosed on Tuesday by a Foreign Ministry spokesman who said that Mr Koh's new appointment took effect from Sunday. The178 words
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105 1990-06-16 8 JAPANESE boys can visit any South-east Asian countries they want during the school holidays. But the girls are only allowed to visit Singapore. Dr Seet Ai Mee said some Japanese parents told her this recently. This is because the parents feel that105 words
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Article, Illustration151 1990-06-16 8 THE master illusionist David Copperfield, due to perform in Singapore from Aug 2 to 5, may be pulling out more than just rabbits from his hat. His show here promises to have other farm favourites such as pigs, ducks, chickens and geese. Johnnie Young151 words
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196 1990-06-16 8 Bernama. MIRI (Sarawak) The Malaysian government has agreed to let Singapore Airlines fly direet flights from the Repuhlie to Kuehing in Sarawak and Kota Kinabalu in Sabah. Deputy Prime Minister (ihafar Baba said the deeision was reaehed at the weekly Cabinet meeting inBernama. - 196 words
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Quest for a S’pore identity
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Article, Illustration643 1990-06-16 8 Bertha Henson; and Sumiko Tan - THE PAST LESSONS FOR NATION-BUILDING By Bertha Henson and Sumiko Tan SINGAPOREANS of different races must decide what to keep and what to discard from their separate ancient cultures if Singapore is to forge a unique and lasting cultural identity. Former Cabinet643 words
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Article, Illustration518 1990-06-16 8 THE FUTURE TOWARDS SHARED VALUES THE best way to deal with Singapore's multi-racial fabric is to emphasise a “Singaporean Singapore" identity rather than different races, panelists at a forum said on Thursday. To do this, it is necessary to emphasise the values518 words
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Article, Illustration291 1990-06-16 9 Sandra Davie - By Sandra Davie THE world’s largest pizza as large as 15,000 nine-inch pizzas, as long as an 11-sto-rey building and as big as Z basketball courts was made last Saturday in Singapore. The feat by 160 crew members and volunteers from Pizza Hut wasPicture by H. L. Chan - 291 words
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Article, Illustration596 1990-06-16 9 Chua Chong Jin - By Chua Chong Jin SCHOOLS which operate hostels will make more places available to students whose parents are working overseas. And at least one school will be doubling its hostel intake in a $lO-million expansion plan. The issue of providing hostel places for596 words
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382 1990-06-16 9 SINGAPORE’S economic future should be closely tied to the twin pillars of information technology and biotechnology, Dr Tay Eng Soon has said. Such technologies are important to Singapore as they will be the major growth technologies of the future and breakthroughs and new382 words
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MALAYSIA
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318 1990-06-16 10 Police say the three wanted to take Sabah out of Malaysia Bemama. NST. KUALA LUMPUR The three men detained under the Internal Security Act (ISA) in Sabah recently were involved in a plot “to take Sabah out of Malaysia’’, Inspector-General ofBemama.; NST. - 318 words
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Article, Illustration252 1990-06-16 10 Parliament sitting: Reports by Kalimullah Hassan KUALA LUMPUR The largest number of tourists who visited Malaysia during the first four months of Visit Malaysia Year were Singaporeans. The largest number of other tourist arrivals also came via Singapore. Deputy Minister of Culture and252 words
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157 1990-06-16 10 KUALA LUMPUR A fracas broke oat In Parliament on Tuesday daring; the debate on the amendments to the Bemama Act with opposition leader Lim Kit Slang; and Primary Industries Minister Datak Seri Dr Llm Keng Yaik calling each other gangsters. Mr Lim was speaking157 words
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Article, Illustration381 1990-06-16 10 Malaysia ‘studying’ visiting Indonesian air chiefs proposal Bernama, AP, AFP. KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia’s air force is studying Indonesia's offer to let it use a sophisticated air weapons range at Siabu in Riau province, Deputy Defence Minister Datuk Abang Abu Bakar Mustapha said.Bernama,; AP,; AFP.; Bernama picture. - 381 words
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506 1990-06-16 10 Agency is also allowed to become self-financing KUALA LUMPUR Parliament on Tuesday passed amendments to the 1967 Bernama Act, giving the national news agency the sole right to receive and distribute news in the country, and allowing it to venture into business to506 words
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Article, Illustration466 1990-06-16 11 Ismail Kassim - By Ismail Kassim KUAI.A LUMPUR Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad has responded positively to a suggestion from the Gerakan Party that the quota system on sharing the nation’s wealth among the various races be phased out in466 words
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395 1990-06-16 11 ISMAIL KASSIM - ISMAIL KASSIM. KUALA LUMPUR The two-day Gerakan annual general assembly ended yesterday with the rank-and-file closing ranks behind the leadership of the party’s president, Datuk Dr Lim Keng Yaik, in view of the coming general election. For the junior partner in395 words
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ASEAN
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405 1990-06-16 11 Reuter, AP. AFP. MANILA President Corazon Aquino, expressing disappointment with disloyal allies, formally launched a new 7 nationwide political movement on Tuesday amid charges that she was preparing for a re-election bid in 1992. In an Independence Day speech before 15,000 people at Manila’sReuter,; AP.; AFP. - 405 words
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Article, Illustration453 1990-06-16 11 Tan Lian Choo - Army stages show of force to protest against ‘insults’ By Tan Lian Choo Bangkok Correspondent BANGKOK General Chavalit Yongchaiyudh has resigned as Deputy Premier and Defence Minister amid mounting military pressure against Prime Minister Chatichai Choonhavan’s civilian government, which the army says has damaged its honour453 words
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Article, Illustration568 1990-06-16 11 Yang Razali Kassim - By By Yang Razali Kassim of the Foreign Desk PRESIDENT Suharto has reportedly said he was ageing, but would like to devote his remaining years serving the nation “as entrusted by the people”. The President, who turned 69 last Friday,568 words
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COMMENT/ Pick of the week’s editorials
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Article641 1990-06-16 12 JUNE 15. 1990 PRESIDENT Mikhail Gorbachev’s courage in visualising the Soviet Union as a looser federation of sovereign states is not any the less bold for being a recognition of realities. Those realities. admittedly, are bleak When the Baltic states of Lithuania. Estonia and Latvia exercised their641 words
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Article664 1990-06-16 12 JUNE 13. 1990 BARELY three months in office. General Chavalit Yongchaiyudh on Monday resigned as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, apparently over criticisms made about him and his wife by some Cabinet members. In the process, he has deepened the political problems confronting Prime664 words
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Article611 1990-06-16 12 JUNE 11. 1990 IN a sense, Singapore has always had a global strategy. As one of the smallest countries in the world which has neither the market depth nor the natural resources to contemplate a closed economy, even as a fallback. Singapore has always looked outwards to611 words
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762 1990-06-16 12 TAN SAI SONG - My word TAN SAI SONG WORDS mispronounced. misunderstood, misheard or misused are some of the most reliable props for provoking laughter. It is no wonder that comedy shows and comedians continue to use them to milk laughs. A762 words
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Article79 1990-06-16 12 “Talk and rhetoric will not do Translate ideas into practical programmes, and the people must see the benefits of these programmes.” First Deputy Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong setting out his governing priorities. “They are a hodge-podge collection of political opportunists sharing a common bed without even the formality79 words
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COMMENT
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Article, Illustration2426 1990-06-16 13 The Sunday Times SOME years ago, the media coined the term Japan Incorporated to explain Japan's outstanding economic successes. But the concept did not gain wide popularity partly because nobody spelt out in detail how Japan Inc. actually worked. Karel van Wolferen. a journalist with more© The Sunday Times - 2,426 words
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FEATURE
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Article, Illustration1607 1990-06-16 14 The new plastic $5O note that will soon be issued has state-of-the-art features, developed to keep it ahead in the age-long battle against money-forgers. Ida Bachtiar examines the plastic wonder and looks at the war against forgery over the years IMAGINE. You can stuff Singapore's new commemorative $5O1,607 words
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MONEY
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Article, Illustration426 1990-06-16 15 TO BECOME a global technopolis, Singapore’s challenge over the next 25 years is to develop its own research and development (R&D) capabilities, to develop new products which will meet international standards and develop new processes that will give it the cutting edge.426 words
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312 1990-06-16 15 STOCKBROKING firm G.K. Goh Holdings Ltd made a debut of sorts on the main board on Thursday. When trading opened on the Stock Exchange of Singapore in the morning, the counter was actually "suspended” a dubious distinction for a new312 words
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458 1990-06-16 15 Gerry de Silva - By Gerry de Silva SINGAPORE AIRLINES, a former critic of lATA, has now decided to become a member of the International Air Transport Association. Its renowned inflight service, such as free-flowing drinks and free inflight entertainment, will, however, not be affected458 words
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Article, Illustration378 1990-06-16 15 and Airbus jets. GERRY DE SILVA - and Airbus jets. GERRY DE SILVA. SINGAPORE Airlines, which has the world’s youngest aircraft fleet, appears to have overtaken British Airways as the world’s most profitable carrier. A recent Sunday Times of London report highlighted this in a feature on British Airways378 words
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378 1990-06-16 15 MANUFACTURED exports from Asean to Japan have risen dramatically In recent years, reflecting the rapidly growing presence of Japanese industrialists in the region. Since 1985, the appreciation of the yen has prompted many Japanese manufacturers to shift their factories to378 words
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211 1990-06-16 15 MOUNTAIN ROSE, the buying arm of Ralph Lauren, is shifting its regional headquarters from Hongkong to Singapore and has obtained more than 50 Singapore passports for its Hongkong staff, according to the South China Morning Post newspaper. The move was aimed at211 words
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Article2217 1990-06-16 16 Gr's 1990 T*l Last Vol Day Last Quote Dlv Net High LOW Cod* Company Sal* Of000 High Low Buyer Seller P/E INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL 261 191 1 '000 Acma 249 unch 422 249 248 249 250 290 165 1142 Ai*« Hidgs 50c 290 60 51 82,217 words
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Article822 1990-06-16 16 1M0 High Low Tol Lad Cod* Company Sal* Of* Vel Day Last Quote '000 High Low Buyer Seller Ora Dlv Dale Payable 212 130 X 1565 C&C Wt 188 unch 26 188 186 186 188 77* 68 1546 Causeway Loan 75* •’4 20 76 75* 75*822 words
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472 1990-06-16 17 The weekly sharemarket review SHARES prices on the local bourse weakened across the board in thin trading during the week. Volume was thin and even the debut of newly listed stockbroking firm G.K. Goh Holdings on Thursday failed to lift472 words
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Article2160 1990-06-16 17 TRANSACTION DATE: JUNE 15, 1990 Tel Last 1990 Kol Day Last Quote Ors Olv Net High Low Code Company Sale or- 000 High Low Buyer Sellar Pit SESDAQ 157 127 4000 Amt»* Eng20e 132 unch 4 132 132 131 133 6 ON 16 7 126 101 4008 Fuji2,160 words
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Article173 1990-06-16 17 ST Industrials Index The Straits Times Industrials Index fell 36.78 points on the week to 1531.29. DAY CLOSE TURNOVER Monday 1556 89 (-11.18) 53 39 m ($125 34 m) Tuesday 1540 84 (-16 05) 53 13 m ($125 62 m) Wednesday 1535 09 (—5 75) 46 82173 words
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Article667 1990-06-16 17 Friday June 15 HKS Amoy Properties 3 05 unch Allied Overseas 0 890 unch Asia Sec Int'l 2 425 -0 025 Asia Sec War 91 041 *0 02 Allied tw 0 95 *0 04 Bond Corp Int'l 2 20 *005 Bond Corp War 91 1 03 *008 Bank ol667 words
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Article, Illustration437 1990-06-16 18 Steven Pak - By Steven Pak NOTWITHSTANDING the bright business outlook, Singapore’s shiprepair industry must go “upmarket” if it wants to stay ahead as the most competitive shiprepair centre worldwide, First Deputy Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong has said. This means shipyards here have437 words
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Article525 1990-06-16 18 Week ended June 8. Compiled by Butineea Timet Final results Coeipany Data Ynar Group Net Net tamings Gross ann to proftt/lets (L) COOO) per siure 'cents) dividend Fui> Ottsat lun 6 Due 89 33.350(82.9874) 102(9.1) lOTE(lOTE) Hep Mon Jun 3 Dec 89 *1.995(31.776) 8 3(74) 5(75) X lunCompiled by Butineea Timet - 525 words
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Article170 1990-06-16 18 Singapore dollars to one unit of foreign currency Buying OD Selling US dollar 1 8335 1 8555 Sterling pound 3.1176 3 1775 Australian dollar 1 4056 1 4464 Canadian dollar 1 5559 1.5907 NZ dol.ar 1 0556 1 0901 Singapore dollars to 100 units of foreign currency Austrian170 words
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Article120 1990-06-16 18 Contract data: 1S/6/90 CURRENCY 1 MTH 3 MTH 6 MTH 9 MTH 12 MTH CALI VALUE DATE USJ 7». 7 Vi 7V. 7V. 7V. 7U 19 6 90 AJ 13 3 13 3 4 13V, 13»/, 13 s 12 J i 19 6 90 NZJ 12 12120 words
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451 1990-06-16 18 Goh Eng Yeow - By Goh Eng Yeow MAJOR local banks are putting up attractive share financing packages to entice customers for the Hotel Plaza issue for which applications close next Tuesday. The incentives they offer include letting unsuccessful applicants pay only the handling charges451 words
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Article261 1990-06-16 18 Manager’s prices for June 16 18 Singapore Unit Trust The Commerce 1 24-1.32x0 The Savings fund 1 08—1.15 Spore Prog fund 0 49 —0.52 Spore Sec fund 0 83--0.88 S pore Invest Fund 092 098 Spore Equity Fund 0 58- 062 Asia Unit Trust Mai Invest Fund 1261 words
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Article, Illustration464 1990-06-16 19 Steven Pak - By Steven Pak AS POLITICAL transition here is almost complete with First Deputy Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong taking over the reins of government later this year, whatever earlier uncertainty there was over the Republic's political environment has been cleared464 words
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Article347 1990-06-16 19 Company Rights Issue Apah One-for-one (a $185 per share Ex-date Apr 23 Books Close May 7 Acceptance Payment tun 15 IGB Corpn One-tor three (a MSI 60 per share $30 131m Convertible Unsecured loan Stock ot M$1 00 nominal value to be issued on the basis ot 1347 words
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576 1990-06-16 19 Updating work started in 1984 repeatedly overtaken by events THE long-awaited revamped listing manual of the Stock Exchange of Singapore could come out before the end of the year, although SES sources could not he definite about the timing. This is because576 words
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Article1022 1990-06-16 19 Current Ex Books Date Total for Total for payment date close payable the year last year Amcol 10% lun 18 Jun 28 Jul 16 10% 10% A vino 75%TE(I) Oct 12 Oct 25 Nov 15 75%TF 25% TF BN 8% lun 8 Jun 22 Jul 2 8% 5%1,022 words
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Article, Illustration499 1990-06-16 20 Gerry de Silva - By Gerry de Silva THE pipeline carrying gas from Trengganu is expected to reach Johor by year-end and the line across to Singapore is set to be completed by early 1991, says Malaysia's Petronas chief. Tan Sri Datuk Azizan Zainul499 words
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Article, Illustration401 1990-06-16 20 Suzanne Soh - By Suzanne Soh BT. JAPANESE company Yamasin, which has been busy with real estate projects in the Orchard Road and Shenton Way areas, is venturing into Changi with a business park development. The park, costing $l2O million, is to be built onBT. - 401 words
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Article, Illustration449 1990-06-16 20 Steven Pak - By Steven Pak JAPANESE upmarket jewellery traders are coming here in a big way, drawn by the growing demand for Singa-pore-produced jewellery items back home. Over the past three months, three Japanese companies C. Murata, Mondo Beni and Fukushima have set449 words
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252 1990-06-16 20 KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia is expected to attract Ms4o billion (Ss27 billion) in foreign investment over the next five years which will result in the creation of one million jobs, Deputy Prime Minister Ghafar Baba has said. The investments would mainly252 words
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Advertisement907 1990-06-16 21 APPOINTMENTS The Insurance Corporation of Singapore Ltd, Singapore’s largest composite Life and General Insurance Company, invites applications for the following positions: SYSTEMS ANALYSTS Reporting to the Applications Manager, the candidates will be involved in the development and maintenance of application systems and related functions. A Degree in Computer Science or907 words
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Advertisement889 1990-06-16 22 r APPOINTMENTS JOIN US AND 60 INTERNATIONAL PEOPLE’S ASSOCIATION We are a major international American engineering and construction company with operations extending throughout the world. In the Far East Area, we are involved in all aspects related to the Engineering. Design, Fabrication and Installation of Oil and Gas facilities. Refineries.889 words
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FORUM
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Article, Illustration366 1990-06-16 23 Talk of increase in anti-Asian feelings unfounded I REFF'R to the report “Chinese in NZ ‘afraid of anti-Asian backlash’ (ST. June 8). It quoted University of Auckland lecturer Ip Man Ying, who expressed concern about an “anti-Chi-nese undercurrent" in New Zealand. To add reinforcement to her366 words
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Article, Illustration182 1990-06-16 23 I WATCHED the absorbing documentary The Way of the Opera in the excellent Life Times series on SBC 5 on June 3. In it, an elderly actor, perhaps one of the last of the Mohicans, lamented the dismal fact that, in182 words
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132 1990-06-16 23 SINGAPORE Airlines has finally admitted that its sweet young things must grow old just like everybody else. (ST, June 6; ST Overseas. June 9). At a walk-in interview recently, I was made to feel old as the cut-off point for a clerical position132 words
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Article84 1990-06-16 23 I TOOK my driving test at the Kampung Übi Test Centre on May 23. I wanted to drive barefoot but was subtly instructed to put on my shoes during the test. Is it against the law to drive barefoot? As a result, I had difficulty controlling84 words
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Advertisement133 1990-06-16 23 Dear Readers THE Straits Times welcomes letters from you. Your letters must include your signature, full name, address, and home and office telephone numbers. They should preferably be typed, doubled-spaced, on one side of the paper. Brevity is an advantage. We do not accept for publication letters from writers who133 words
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Advertisement140 1990-06-16 23 v.-;.v The Straits Times Weekly Overseas Edition. A crisp summary of the week's major happenings in Singapore. Politics, business, the economy, investment opportunities, executive appointments... And highlights on Malaysia and Asean. A convenient tabloid airmailed to you wherever you may be. Every week. The Straits Times Weekly Overseas Edition. Making140 words
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Article, Illustration179 1990-06-16 24 SHENG WT, the Prime Minister’s five-year-old grandson turned performer for family and visitors at the Singapore 2080 Global Technopolis on Wednesday. His slightly off-key rendition of Twinkle Twinkle little Star was recorded by a Harmony Blender electronically adjusted a few tones lower and— Picture by ALBERT SIM. - 179 words
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627 1990-06-16 24 We will pay for line to pipe water to Batam and Bintan from Sumatra via Singapore, Chok Tong tells Parliament FIRST Deputy Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong has painted a picture of sparkling possibilities for all if the three-way co-operation in the Singapore-Johor-Riau Islands growth627 words
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Article668 1990-06-16 24 Dominic Nathan - By Dominic Nathan FLYING allowances have been increased to ensure that the best pilots remain in the air force. The move, which will be implemented over a period of two to three years, is not only to pay Republic of Singapore Air Force pilots668 words
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364 1990-06-16 24 FROM next month, tenders for vehicle entitlement certificates will be held every month instead of once in three months. And these temporary certificates of entitlement (TCOK) will be valid for three months instead of the present six. Communications and Information Minister,364 words