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Title Section20 1990-06-23 1 The Straits Times WEEKLY OVERSEAS EDITION SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 1990 Price: 551.20 (in Singapore) Elsewhere by subscription only MCI(P) 37/8/8920 words
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Article, Illustration566 1990-06-23 1 FAR from being hindered in his new job as Prime Minister, Mr Goh hnk Tong experts to gain from Mr Lee Kuan Yew’s continued role in the Cabinet. “Mr Lee has a wealth of wisdom and I intend to take advantage of566 words
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440 1990-06-23 1 MR GOH Chok Tong has said that his main mission on taking over as Prime Minister is to ensure continuing confidence in Singapore after Mr I>ee Kuan Yew leaves office. The First Deputy Prime Minister, who takes over in November, noted in440 words
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Article, Illustration969 1990-06-23 1 BG Yeo tells students that Republic needs good institutions to endure STRONG institutions which reflect the social instincts of Singaporeans are what Singapore needs to endure as a nation, Minister of State (Finance and Foreign Affairs) George Yeo has said. These would be the nation’s969 words
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Advertisement8 1990-06-23 1 Carnival ends with three world records Page 98 words
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NEWS FOCUS
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Article, Illustration978 1990-06-23 2 Reports: Bertha Henson - Forum on ethnicity Reports: Reports: Bertha Henson SINGAPOREANS should be colour-blind and race-blind because meritocracy is what counts most, said former Cabinet Minister S Rajaratnam. Race considerations should never figure in government policies or in deciding who to hire for a job. he978 words
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Article, Illustration439 1990-06-23 2 WHY BRING UP RACE NOW? WHY are Singaporeans talking race now? This question, posed by engineer B. Lulla, sparked off a discussion among the three other panelists at last Thursday forum. Political scientist Hussin Mutalib thought it had to do439 words
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Article, Illustration653 1990-06-23 2 Pre-U seminar SINGAPORE must maintain its policies of meritocracy and racial integration to prevent ethnic conflicts. Dr Aline Wong, MP for Tampines GRC, has said. Where ethnic groups had equal access and had made equal achievements in all spheres of life,653 words
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Article, Illustration535 1990-06-23 3 NATIONAL service is a key factor in nation-build-ing as it gives the youth of multi-racial Singapore a common experience and a common objective, said Mr Lim Kim San, one of the country’s pioneer defence ministers. Mr Lim, who is the executive chairman535 words
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243 1990-06-23 3 THK Singapore Armed Forres officer plays an important role in ensuring the social harmony of the country as he commands men from diverse backgrounds. President Wee Kim Wee said this at a combined commissioning parade of 319 new officers at the243 words
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Article, Illustration672 1990-06-23 3 Dominic Nathan - By Dominic Nathan SINGAPORE Airlines which now has one of the world’s youngest fleets may in future have the youngest captains as well. The airline is considering buying two jet trainers and a flight simulator to help shorten the transition672 words
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362 1990-06-23 3 Kalimullah Hassan - By By Kalimullah Hassan KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia will invite a watchdog committee from the Commonwealth to observe the coming general election, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad said in Parliament on Thursday. He told opposition leader Lim Kit Siang that Commonwealth362 words
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HOME
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Article, Illustration607 1990-06-23 4 Serena Toh - Plan will be ready in the next few months By Serena Toh PRIVATE groups and charitable organisations will be offered the chance to run a government hospital once the framework and guidelines have been worked out in the next few months. This development follows607 words
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Article, Illustration468 1990-06-23 4 David Miller - From stargazing to open-air shows, new $6 m park has it all By David Miller UNKNOWN to many Singaporeans. a green jewel of a park has emerged at Marina South providing a convenient retreat from the hectic pace of city life. The Marina City468 words
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Article, Illustration496 1990-06-23 5 Mike Yeong - Mexican President’s visit to Singapore By Mike Yeong PRESIDENT Carlos Salinas Do Gortari of Mexico has called for the establishment of “special relations” between Singapore and Mexico which could benefit both countries and contribute to peace and harmony in the496 words
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389 1990-06-23 5 INDIAN Singaporeans can now stay for up to five years in India without renewing their visas. Or, they can travel to India as many times as they wish in that period. The Indian government has introduced a five-year multi-entry visa allowing this, which389 words
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379 1990-06-23 5 THE establishment of diplomatic ties between Singapore and Beijing will not affect the republic’s relations with Taiwan, said Mr Y. C. Chen, the new Taiwanese trade representative here. Mr Chen, who took up his appointment on June 13, told379 words
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Article, Illustration611 1990-06-23 5 Brendan Pereira - He jumps four storeys down from hotel in Johor Baru but survives By Brendan Pereira A 60-YEAR-OLD Singaporean, angry that his 20-year-old hairdresser girlfriend had a new lover, threw baking soda on her face and then jumped four storeys down from a Johor Baru611 words
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Article, Illustration849 1990-06-23 6 What will the Singapore family he like in the *****? What will the role of the father, the mother and grandparents be in the fast-paced changing times of the decade? Dr Nalla Tan, a consultant in primary health care and community medicine and mother of849 words
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Article, Illustration303 1990-06-23 6 THE fast-paced social and economic changes of the last decade have put new strains and tensions on the family unit and the challenge facing Singapore in the 1990 s is how to preserve the family as the basic building block of society. The MP303 words
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Article, Illustration241 1990-06-23 7 THERE were no tight squeezes or cramped legs when a family of five took a spin in a London cab launched last Friday by Trans-island Bus Services. As the rule limiting a maximum of four in a cab means that aPicture by RAYMOND NG. - 241 words
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478 1990-06-23 7 Rav Dhaliwal - The options: ATMs Computer terminals Teleview By Rav Dhaliwal VEHICLE buyers may be able to use Automated Teller Machines, computer terminals or even Teleview to make bids under the quota system in the future. The Registry of Vehicles (ROV) is looking into various478 words
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424 1990-06-23 7 Leong Chan Teik - By Leong Chan Teik PRICES of temporary certificates of entitlements have dropped by about $l,OOO after the Government moved to finetune the system to discourage speculation during future tenders. They are, however, still on average about $1,500 dearer than the successful424 words
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443 1990-06-23 7 Understand unique situation here Kan Seng SINGAPORE’S multi-racial, multireligious balance can be maintained so long as everyone understands and accepts the unique situation here, Foreign Affairs and Community Development Minister Wong Kan Seng has said. Racial and religious harmony hung "in delicate balance’’443 words
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Article, Illustration614 1990-06-23 8 Ng Wei Joo - Students will be able to work from home by '92 By Ng Wei Joo NGEE ANN Polytechnic students can soon consult their tutors, revise their work and hand up assignments all from the convenience of their homes. This will be made possible when the614 words
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Article, Illustration643 1990-06-23 8 Francesca Nathan - By By Francesca Nathan WOMEN who have gone through menopause can now have children through a new procedure to treat infertility. Teams from two Singapore hospitals are the first in Asia to report successful pregnancies through oocyte or egg donation. The643 words
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SNIPPETS
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153 1990-06-23 8 THE Festival of Arts went beyond its usual “fringe” this year it found its way to Changi Prison. Prisoners were treated to four fringe performances as part of the festival over the last three weekends. They cheered and clapped along as they took in153 words
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Article, Illustration139 1990-06-23 8 THESE old bottles brought a twinge of nostalgia to many people. Once a common sight, they have since given way to sleeker and smaller bottles. For $l, visitors to the 25th Anniversary Carnival got a taste of two "fizzling" flavours of the139 words
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Article, Illustration110 1990-06-23 8 SINGAPORE will pick its top doubles pair in a an unusual contest in September. But the match is not a contest in racket games like tennis or badminton. It is a contest for the best and most talented twins and they are expected to110 words
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Article, Illustration392 1990-06-23 9 BREAKING a world record can be a delicate affair as 'he Minister for National Development S. Dhanabalan, found out last Sunday. He had to lie down on a ramp to gingerly place the last record-breaking bottleap atop the World’s Largest Bottlecap Pyramid, which also392 words
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437 1990-06-23 9 BE PREPARED to see young men in khaki uniforms helping civilians in a state of emergency or war because scouts at the Civil Defence Scout Survival Camp learned how u> render aid if such a need ever arises. Scouts Chief437 words
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59 1990-06-23 9 THE “'ongest human centipede” moved forward by jfm at Marina South on Sunday, and into the Guinness Book of World Records. The record-breaking attempt is one of the three 25th Anniversary reeora breaking events that have been attempted. The other two were the59 words
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195 1990-06-23 9 DOCTORS from around the world will meet in Singapore in September for the first international scientific meeting of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. The college, a premier institution which doctors from many countries seek to join, will confer an Honorary Fellowship195 words
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MALAYSIA
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427 1990-06-23 10 Move is to enable more Chinese to get visas to tour Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR The Malaysian government is planning to set up consulates in several major cities in China to process applications for visas from Chinese citizens who want to visit Malaysia427 words
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Article, Illustration341 1990-06-23 10 KUALA LUMPUR A magistrate's court has fixed July 2 to hear a suit against former Sabah Chief Minister Tun Mustapha Harun for more maintenance for his illegitimate daughter. The Star newspaper said in a report on Tuesday. According to the report. Madam AliceNST picture. - 341 words
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218 1990-06-23 10 MIRI (Sarawak) Bumiputras in Malaysia must not treat members of the Chinese and Indian communities as temporary citizens, Deputy Prime Minister Ghafar Baba said here. They must face the reality that the two groups are permanent citizens who do not218 words
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264 1990-06-23 10 NST, Bemama. Kt ALA LUMPUR A young Malaysian executive broke his hank’s computer security code, stole Ms 4 million (552.7 million) and spent it on luxury cars, including a Lamborghini which alone cost MSI .5 million. The man, 24, alsoNST,; Bemama. - 264 words
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Article, Illustration420 1990-06-23 10 in Santa Barbara. Bernama. PENANG You wouldn’t believe it. but it’s true. Michael Jackson, the pop superstar, likes eating Malaysian dishes, including nasi lemak. This was revealed by his former chef, who is Malaysian-born. Mr P. Dharmalingam. or Dharma as hein Santa Barbara. — Bernama. - 420 words
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124 1990-06-23 10 JOHOR BARU The second Johor-Singapore link is expected to be completed in 19% and the entire project will cost about Msl.6 billion (551.07 billion), Johor state councillor Datuk Jimmy LowBoon Hong said. The link will take the form of a bridge124 words
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571 1990-06-23 11 People aware ruling coalition is fair to all races, he says NST, Bernama JERTEH (Trengganu) Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad has said that the bloody riots of May 13, 1969, will not recur as long as the countryNST,; Bernama - 571 words
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210 1990-06-23 11 ISMAIL KASSIM - ISMAIL KASSIM. KUALA LUMPUR Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad has dropped the strongest hint so far that the Umno-led ruling National Front coalition might soon seek to renew its electoral mandate. Speaking to the press after chairing the monthly Umno Supreme210 words
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Article, Illustration482 1990-06-23 11 Inquest into millionaire’s death NST. PENANG Millionaire Loh Kah Kheng, heir to the Boon Siew Motor empire, was murdered in a meticulously planned job, the Coroner’s Court ruled on Monday. The verdict on the inquest into the death of the former Kah MotorNST. - 482 words
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ASEAN
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223 1990-06-23 11 a full minister. — TAN LIAN CHOC - a full minister. TAN LIAN CHOC. BANGKOK General Chavalit Yongehaiyudh on Thursday rejected an offer to be Prime Minister Chatidial Choonhavan’s personal adviser as the opposition mounted an offensive against the government by lodging a no-confidence motion. The decision by Gen Chavalit, the223 words
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592 1990-06-23 11 40 foreign companies have set up operations on the island BATAM Efforts to develop Batam under the proposed triangle of growth covering Indonesia, Singapore and Johor have been met with enthusiastic response from domestic and foreign investors, officials said yesterday. Statistics cited by the592 words
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Article240 1990-06-23 11 JAKARTA A confidante of President Suharto has reportedly said that the Indonesian leader was "still young” despite his advancing age and was in a position to continue serving the country. Mr Ruslan Abdulgani, a former Foreign Minister, was reported by the Indonesian Observer as saying that the240 words
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COMMENT/ Pick of the week’s editorials
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Article679 1990-06-23 12 JUNE 22, 1990 THE quality of a nation's life depends on the extent to which it harmonises and integrates three elements: people, values and institutions. In this sense, Brigadier-General (Res) George Yeo’s call for stronger institutions in Singapore implies only a change of emphasis and not679 words
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Article650 1990-06-23 12 JUNE 20. 1990 THE latest fine-tuning of the vehicle quota system, announced by Dr Yeo Ning Hong in Parliament last Wednesday, indicates that the Government is, after all, concerned about rampant speculation in certificates of entitlement (COE). But many Singaporeans who have seen speculators call the650 words
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Article681 1990-06-23 12 JUNE 18. 1990 A SPECTRE is haunting Europe, and Asia, and the rest of the world. It is not communism. Ironically, it is the fear that the demise of communism may transform capitalism, paring away the more benign and ameliorative elements in it to reveal a creature681 words
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757 1990-06-23 12 Asad Latif - Viewpoint By Asad Latif THERE are few who will not welcome the trend towards more participative politics in Singapore It attests to a maturing relationship between voters and the Government based on continuity, not a break, with the past because it757 words
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Article78 1990-06-23 12 We have only one city. Therefore we should not miss this unique opportunity to maximise its potential. We must not be afraid to dream. And we must set our vision high. Mr Liu Thai Ker, chief executive officer of the Urban Redevelopment Authority, speaking at the Pre-University Seminar. It78 words
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COMMENT
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Article, Illustration2923 1990-06-23 13 Last week, DR GOH KENG SWEE outlined and examined some of the findings in The Enigma of Japanese Power, Dutch journalist Karel van Wolferen's book on Japan’s economic success. Today, he discusses in detail van Wolferen’s claims, highlighting some of the institutional differences between Japan and2,923 words
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PROFILE
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Article, Illustration893 1990-06-23 14 A new book on the SAF offers readers a peak into army life as has never been seen before by mothers, girlfriends and sisters. Ong Soh Chin meets the author Mickey Chiang, a man of peace, who has written a hook about weapons of war. Mickey chiang is893 words
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MONEY
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Article, Illustration519 1990-06-23 15 Mary Kwang - Move aims to better position Republic for business opportunities there By Mary Kwang IN A determined bid to better position Singapore for business opportunities in Eastern Europe, the Trade Development Board (TDB) has said it will be setting up its519 words
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Article, Illustration350 1990-06-23 15 THE Trade Development Board is sending a trade-eum-business study mission to China in October which will cover, among other areas, investment opportunities in Shanghai’s massive Pudong development project. This was disclosed on Tuesday by TDB chairman Alan Yeo who will be leading the350 words
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Article, Illustration419 1990-06-23 15 Steven Pak - By Steven Pak THE giant Salim Group of Indonesia, which is backed by tycoon Liem Sioe Liong, is increasingly using Singapore as its launching pad to expand into the region. With already one acquisition here and two ventures with local firms419 words
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318 1990-06-23 15 SINGAPORE pipped eight other Asian countries to be ranked tops by Japanese investors in its provision of infrastructure, a recent survey of 516 Japanese companies showed. But as far as business environment was concerned, the Japanese companies rated Singapore number two after Malaysia, although they318 words
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Article3042 1990-06-23 16 DATE: JUNE 22. 13S0 Qr s '990 T#l A«t VOi O.y Last Quote Qlv Hit <iQh LOW Cod* Company Sate Of000 High LOW Suysr Sellei P/E 'NDUSTRIAl. COMMERCIAL 261 191 t 1000 Acma 245 unch 33 <46 245 245 ?.4r> ?90 65 '142 Alex Hldgs 50c 29C3,042 words
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Article492 1990-06-23 17 The weekly sharemarket review TRADING on the Singapore stock market was generally sluggish during the week, with situational interest on blue-chip stocks and lower liners. Although share prices were dampened by the closure of the Hongkong market on Monday, they fell even more the following day. in492 words
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Article2139 1990-06-23 17 TRANSACTION DATE: JUNE 22, 1990 Ore ino Tel Lett Vel Day Lael Quote Dtv Net High Lew Cede Company Sale or- '000 High Lew Buyer Sellar P/E SESDAQ 157 126 t 4000 Amtek Eng20( 132 »4 9 132 129 130 133 6 ON 16 7 126 101 40082,139 words
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Article185 1990-06-23 17 ST Industrials Index The Straits Times Industrials Index gained 1.09 points on the week to 1532.38. DAY CLOSE TURNOVER Monday 1545 72 14.43) 32 59 m ($87 68 m) Tuesday 1534 87 (-10 85) 35 90 m (J87 75 m) Wednesday 1535 85 (+0 98) 44 09185 words
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Article612 1990-06-23 17 Friday June HKt 1 Amoy Properties *006 Allied Overseas 090 unch 1.96 -0 045 Asia Sec War 91 039 -001 Allied tw 096 0 03 Bond Corp Int i 230 *0 075 Bond Corp Wa' 91 1 05 004 Ban» ot EA 15 70 0 20 unch *0 025612 words
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Article, Illustration488 1990-06-23 18 Lynette Ong - By Lynette Ong LOCAL company Challenger Microcomputer Products aims to be a "McDonald's” of the computer industry by setting up an island-wide chain of outlets and by going global through overseas franchises. Its aggressive expansion also takes in plans to float488 words
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Article644 1990-06-23 18 Weak ended Jun* 15. Compiled by Business Times Final results Company Date Year Group Not Nat aarnincs Gross ann to profit/loss (l) per share dividend (OOO) (cents) Bon»ests H J„is 13 Oec 89 38.123(35.277) 38(2 7) 3(3) Cnem ino iun 13 Mar 9C 37.658(35.918 34 9a (29.6*) 13.6a(136a)Compiled by Business Times - 644 words
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Article160 1990-06-23 18 Singapore dollars to one unit ot foreign currency Buying OD Selling US dollar 1.8255 1 8475 Sterling pound 3.1269 3 1869 Australian dollar 1 4242 1 4651 Canadian dollar 1.5425 1.5770 NZ dollar ***** 1.0928 Singapore dollars to i00 units of foreign currency Austrian schilling 15 4095 15160 words
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Article131 1990-06-23 18 Contract data: 23/6/90 CURRENCY! MTH 3 MTH 6 MTH 9 MTH 12 MTH CALL VALUE DATE US! 7 Vi 7’/« 7 V 4 7 3 4 73/, 7 ‘/4 26 6 90 AJ 13V, 13V, 13 Vi 13 Vi 13 Vi 12 s 26/6/90 m 12 5131 words
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350 1990-06-23 18 SURPASSING earlier expectations, Hotel Plaza Ltd with the support of more big applications was oversubscribed 131.2 times. This is the second highest public response to a share issue so far this year, after securities house Kim Eng Holdings. Going by the balloting ratios350 words
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394 1990-06-23 18 Caroline Chan - By Caroline Chan IN A MOVE to get contractors to employ more skilled labour, the Government is expected to introduce a new two-tier levy scheme soon for foreign workers in the construction industry. Under the proposed scheme, the contractor will pay a394 words
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Article259 1990-06-23 18 Manager’s prices for June 23 25 Singapore Unit Trust The Commerce 1.25-1 33«d The Savings Fund 1 07-1 14 S pore Prog Fund 0 50-0 53 Spore Sec Fund C.85 —0 90 S’pore Invest Fund 0 90-0 96xd S pore Equity Fund Asia Unit Trust 0.59 —0 63259 words
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Article, Illustration641 1990-06-23 19 Doreen Siow - By Doreen Siow THOUGH the Singapore and Malaysian stock markets have, split since the beginning of the year, both have continued to move in tandem. said the president of the Malaysian Investors' Association Mr P. H. S Lim In a talk toSource: New Straits Times - 641 words
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Article283 1990-06-23 19 Company Rights Issue IGB Corpr One-tor three M$1 60 oer share J*****m 1% Convertible Unsecured Loan Stock o* MSI 00 nominal value to be issued on the basis ot 1 CUIS tor every eight shares held Ei-date Jun 6 Books close Jun 20 Acceptance Payment NYA Mid) Hdgs283 words
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Article979 1990-06-23 19 Current Ex Books Date Total for Total for payment date close payable the year last year Amcol 10% Jun 18 Jun 28 Jul 16 10% 10% vfTT 7 5%TE(I> Oct 12 Oct 25 Nov 15 75%TE 25%TE B Sembawang 35%(s) Jul 19 Jul 31 Aug 8 35% 35%979 words
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384 1990-06-23 19 FOLLOWING a year of strong growth in its life insurance business, and to celebrate its 20th anniversary, NTI'C Income is giving policy-holders a record $53.5 million in bonus payments and a maximum 5-for-lft bonus issue of shares. The 86-per cent increase in384 words
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609 1990-06-23 20 Reports by Shaun Seow, Sivam Subramaniam; Steven Pak - Reports by Reports by Shaun Seow, Sivam Subramaniam and Steven Pak SINGAPORE has retained its position as the most competitive country this year in a group of 10 new-ly-industrialing economies, according to The World Competitiveness Report released on Tuesday. Taiwan came in609 words
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Article, Illustration353 1990-06-23 20 THK National Productivity Board and American risk information firm Beri arc currently working on a study of Singapore and 11 other countries which will help identify the Republic’s competitive advantages. The study also aims to develop a standard measure for a country’s353 words
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1124 1990-06-23 20 A TOTAL of 326 criteria were used to evaluate the competitiveness of countries in The W'orld Competitiveness Report 1990. These were in turn grouped under 10 headings: Dynamism of economy, industrial efficiency, market orientation, financial dynamism, human resources, impact of1,124 words
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Advertisement764 1990-06-23 22 NOTICE APPOINTMENTS NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS Research Scholarships are available to outstanding university graduates registered for, or admissible to, master's and doctor's degree programmes by research at the National University of Singapore The Scholarships are tenable for one year in the first instance and, subject to satisfactory progress,764 words
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FORUM
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504 1990-06-23 23 I READ with much disbelief the report “SAP schools harming inter-ra-cial mixing”. (ST. June 14). In highlighting the prospect of rising race-con-sciousness among pupils today. Mr S. Chandra Das has. regrettably, not revealed the background of these pupils. Are they exclusively504 words
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Article, Illustration314 1990-06-23 23 MR Pok Cheng Sim (ST. June 16. see above) takes issue with me on what I said in Parliament on June 13. Far from understanding what I actually said. Mr Pok has assumed that your headline “SAP schools harming inter-racial mixing" accurately reflected the thrust314 words
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Article173 1990-06-23 23 ON May 19. my young nephew from India came here for a visit. I took him to a toy store in Marine Parade and bought him a remote controlled model aeroplane. It was for his birthday. He left for home the following day. The173 words
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Advertisement132 1990-06-23 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 who132 words
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Advertisement139 1990-06-23 23 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. Making an139 words
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Article, Illustration667 1990-06-23 24 Bertha Henson - Written pledge not to engage in subversion By Bertha Henson ROMAN Catholic Church worker Vincent Cheng, the key figure in the 1987 Marxist plot to overthrow the Government, was conditionally released on Tuesday after three years’ detention under the Internal Security Act. He was freed on667 words
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Article, Illustration444 1990-06-23 24 Amount of opium seized is the biggest so far this year AN INDIAN-BASED drug syndicate which tried to smuggle drugs into Singapore in sealed cans with labels of Indian fond products has been exposed. Narcotics officers arrested five men and seized 30 kg of444 words