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Title Section20 1994-03-19 1 The Straits Times WEEKLY EDITION SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 1994 Price: SH.2O (in Singapore) Elsewhere by subscription only MITA (P) 002/08/9320 words
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Article, Illustration345 1994-03-19 1 A FIRST FOR THE AIR FORCE CHRISTINE Sim was 16-years-old when a Singapore Airlines team went to her school to persuade the schoolgirls to become stewardesses. It made her wonder why the airline did not recruit women pilots, and started her thinking345 words
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645 1994-03-19 1 Success of whole-day ALS the reason for increase, says Mah MOTORISTS can look forward to more Certificates of Entitlement over the next 12 months 9 per cent more for all vehicles, excluding motorcycles, and 15 per cent more for cars. Releasing the645 words
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Article, Illustration374 1994-03-19 1 Kalimullah Hassan - NF in control 2 hours after Kitingan quits By By Kalimullah Hassan KOTA KINABALU Sabah National Front chief Tan Sri Sakaran Dandai was on Thursday sworn in as the state’s eighth chief minister, soon after Datuk Joseph Pairin Kitingan resigned the post. Tan Sri Sakaran,Reuter picture. - 374 words
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NEWS FOCUS
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Article, Illustration408 1994-03-19 2 ALMOST 40 years ago, a 14-year-old Goh Chok Tong went to the Old Kallang Airport site to attend a mass rally, and found himself a witness to the start of an historic pre-indepen-dence riot. Last Saturday, a nostalgic Mr Goh408 words
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Article267 1994-03-19 2 Govt mints more 1-cent coins in preparation for the Goods and Services Tax on April 1 THE Government has minted 40 million pieces of one-cent coins almost three times the number issued for all of last year in readiness for the Goods and Services Tax on April 1.267 words
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Article, Illustration171 1994-03-19 2 IN MARCH 1958, some 29,008 people attended a mass rally at the Old Kallang Airport to signal their desire for independence to a visiting delegation of British MPs. Chief Minister David Marshall was on stage to present the Merdeka salute the rallying cry for independence. Then,several people171 words
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501 1994-03-19 2 THE Government has increased its grants for town councils bv $10.4 million to a total of $88.4 million this year to offset the Goods and Services Tax payable on service and conservancy charges. The new grants for one-room to five-room Housing501 words
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525 1994-03-19 3 Attorney-General's Chambers begins prosecuting major cases THE Attorney-General’s Chambers has started prosecuting major copyright infringement cases, signalling the Government’s tough stand against piracy. Government sources said the move is aimed at sending a message that piracy is a serious offence to counterfeiters, especially those525 words
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Article, Illustration278 1994-03-19 3 A RECORD 600 students are competing in the National Schools’ Junior Individual Chess championships, which opened on Tuesday. The participants came from 49 primary and secondary schools, junior colleges, pre-university centres and, for the first time, the Singapore Polytechnic and Bedok ITE. Last278 words
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328 1994-03-19 3 PRICES for Certificates of Entitlement (COEls) this month moved in different directions with dealers saying the market was trying to find an equilibrium for the COE prices of some cars. Small- and weekend-car COEs rose by an average of $5,054 after falling by $13,093328 words
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320 1994-03-19 3 THE organiser of Asian Aerospace is in the midst oi negotiations for a new site at Changi Coast Road to hold the prestigious biennial air show. The search for a new location was prompted by the impending expiry of the present320 words
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PARLIAMENT
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Article, Illustration669 1994-03-19 4 $5,000-a-year increase until it hits $BO,OOO in 2003 THE CPF minimum sum will go up from $34,600 to $40,000 in July next year, and increase by $5,000 every vear until it hits $BO,OOO in 2003 CPF members will also have to start669 words
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435 1994-03-19 4 STUDENTS on the Gifted Education Programme (GEP) perform better than the rest of their cohort and score more distinctions in all the major examinations. In response to GPC chairman for Education Lew Syn Pau's request for a progress report on the programme, Minister of435 words
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364 1994-03-19 4 THE education system will make sure Singapore has enough skilled manpower to fuel its regionalisation drive, Mr Lee Yock Suan assured the House last Friday At the same time, it would not produce too many graduates in disciplines which could not364 words
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Article217 1994-03-19 4 MOKE men have joined the teaching service as a result of the Education Ministry’s advertising campaign, said Education Minister Lee York Suan last Friday. The percentage of male teachers had gone up from 7.4 per cent of ljlOO recruits In 1192 to 19.4 per cent217 words
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416 1994-03-19 4 THE Health Ministry will map out an action plan on traditional Chinese medicine in Singapore which will include the registration of Chinese sinsehs here, said Health Minister Brigadier-General(NS) George Yeo on Wednesday. He said that it was an area that needed some416 words
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271 1994-03-19 4 THE way to stop doctors over-treating and over-pre-scribing is not to swamp the patient with information, but to ensure that an ethical code for doctors is always maintained, said Health Minister George Yeo on Wednesday Apart from the Hippocratic Oath, there271 words
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Article, Illustration615 1994-03-19 5 THE tirade against the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation did not let up on Wednesday when Parliament resumed debate on the Information and the Arts ministry's budget. Nearly all the nine MPs who spoke on SBC on Wednesday, besides the two on Tuesday, criticised the615 words
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678 1994-03-19 5 TV violence found to be at ‘an acceptable level’ THE Censorship Feedback Panel is satisfied that the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation has followed its recommendations "quite substantially” in the censorship of television programmes and commercials. The independent body’s report was circulated by the Minister for678 words
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163 1994-03-19 5 ARE young Singaporeans turning into idol worshippers? Mr Peh Chin Hua (Jalan Besar GRC) thought so, pointing to examples of teenagers going to extremes to get close to famous singers and movie stars. He cited how one schoolgirl had threatened to commit suicide163 words
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187 1994-03-19 5 THE Ra Ra Show had good viewership, but was axed because it had too many crude jokes, said Minister for Information and the Arts George Yeo on Tuesday. He noted that at Seventh Moon dinners where crude jokes were187 words
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Article, Illustration508 1994-03-19 5 TWO MPs on Wedneday raised concerns about how the old and the needy might be crippled by rising health costs and asked the Government to do more for these people. Mr Peter Sung (Buona Vista) urged the508 words
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563 1994-03-19 6 No basis for fear of runaway prices, MPs are told INFLATION this year is not expected to exceed 55 per cent and is likely to bo even lower with the many offsets for the Goods and Services Tax, said Mr Yeo Cheow Tong563 words
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354 1994-03-19 6 DR TAN Cheng Bock (Ayer Rajah) on Thursday raised an old hobbyhorse of his the use of CPF funds for overseas education but found the Labour Minister as resistant to the idea as ever. Dr Tan said he was raising it again as there354 words
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Article, Illustration297 1994-03-19 6 FRIED riee at 525 a plate? That Is how much you pay to sample the dish at Chen Fu Ji, a small restaurant at Krskine Road. The two sisters who do the rooking used to run a stall297 words
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677 1994-03-19 6 THOSE who apply to join the NTUC's proposed Managed Healthcare System (MHS) will be allowed to use their Medisave to pay their premiums Announcing this on Wednesday. Health Minister George Yeo said that Medisave could be used "in a controlled way"677 words
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417 1994-03-19 6 EMPLOYERS are likely to be given more flexibility to transfer their workers to associated or subsidiarycompanies soon, said Minister of State for Labour Goh Chee Wee on Thursday. “Currently, the Employment Act is silent on whether employers have the right to transfer417 words
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HOME
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Article, Illustration352 1994-03-19 7 CABLE car passengers will enjoy a smoother and more comfortable ride after a $lO million overhaul of the system. The passenger capacity will also be doubled to 1,400 per hour. The cable cars, the most popular form of transportation to Sentosa, were closed352 words
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265 1994-03-19 7 VARIATIONS of the name National Orchid Garden appeared so often during a contest to name the largest orchid display at the Singapore Botanic Gardens that the winner had to be picked by ballot. The National Parks Board (NParks) held two ballots, one to265 words
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266 1994-03-19 7 SINGAPORE Airlines, which anticipates a shortage of stewardesses in the future, plans to recruit them from Indonesia in a pilot project later this year. SIA usually recruits cabin crew from Singapore and Malaysia, its traditional sources for such staff. Crew will be recruited266 words
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Article, Illustration419 1994-03-19 8 Set of 5 cards to be out in November PHONECARD users will soon he able to keep a little bit of humour in their pockets. Singapore Telecom is releasing a set of five phonecards bearing the drawings of local cartoonist Lee Chee Chew in419 words
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502 1994-03-19 8 But he is fined for not having valid supplementary licence IN THE COURTS n LAWYER Roman Fuan Lok Gill was acquitted last Saturday of using a weekend car supplementary licence that had a folded, instead of torn-out, date tab to make it appear502 words
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Article, Illustration427 1994-03-19 8 THE National University of Singapore (NUS) has created a new post of director of research to manage its increasing number of research and development (R&D) projects. Professor Hang Chang Chieh from the Faculty of Engineering was appointed as the first director in427 words
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SPORTSFRONT
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Article, Illustration411 1994-03-19 9 BOWLING: By Tay Cheng Khoon - Malaysian coach Allen will head seminar for teachers BOWLING: By BOWLING: By Tay Cheng Khoon THE Singapore Tenpin Bowling Congress, which had the door slammed in its face by schools in the past, has not wasted any time accepting its newfound hospitality. Its grassroots development411 words
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122 1994-03-19 9 THE best news for the local bowling fraternity in a long while was its inclusion as one of the seven Spex 2061 core sports. This not only ensured bowling strong financial support from the Government through the Singapore Sports Couneil but also gave its122 words
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1078 1994-03-19 9 Janice Seah - Singapore the 'last hope' for Perth soccer Out of Aussie league, team sees club tournament as its salvation By Janice Seah PERTH Soccer in Perth has developed a curious habit over the years. It likes to shoot itself in the foot. Not a wise career move for anyone, let alone1,078 words
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Article, Illustration182 1994-03-19 9 ‘AMBASSADOR' ABBAS MOVE over Crocodile Dundee, here comes “Buaya" Abbas. Singapore's star striker Abbas Saad has been signed up as Northern Territory’s first "ambassadoi" in Asia. His goal: To promote and make Singaporeans more aware of the tourism attractions in Australia’s Northern182 words
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MALAYSIA
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277 1994-03-19 10 THE Malaysian government is putting more teeth into its immigration laws to stop the inflow of illegal immigrants. Amendments expected to be tabled at the next parliamentary meeting next month call for caning and for a fine of up to M277 words
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193 1994-03-19 10 NST KUALA LUMPUR A twin-seater aircraft reported stolen in Penang last year is believed to have been shipped out and sold to an Australian flying dub. The German-made Grob Motorglider aircraft is believed to have been bought by the dub basedNST - 193 words
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Article, Illustration309 1994-03-19 10 IPOH Pitbull-fighting has become a craze among punters in Perak, judging by the number of such dogs being treated in veterinary clinics in the state, according to The Star. The newspaper on Saturday quoted a veterinary surgeon in Ipoh as saying that although309 words
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Article, Illustration475 1994-03-19 10 KUALA LUMPUR A Malaysian athletics coach last Saturday sued the editor of an afternoon tabloid for defamation after the newspaper splashed allegations that he had sexually harassed junior athletes under his training. Mr C. Ramanathan, through his lawyer Karpal Singh, filed the libel action inNST picture. - 475 words
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346 1994-03-19 10 Bar Council prohibition follows failure to renew certs NST. Kl ALA LUMPUR The Bar Council has prohibited more than 200 lawyers from practising for failing to renew their annual certificates. Its chairman, Mr Zainur Zakaria, said here last Sunday that these lawyers would only heNST. - 346 words
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235 1994-03-19 10 NST. KUALA LUMPUR Muslim men found guilty of wife-battering can be caned under amendments to the syariah law, Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Dr Abdul Hamid Othman has said. This is part of heavier penalties to be– NST. - 235 words
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ASEAN
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Article, Illustration401 1994-03-19 11 THE first Thailand-Laos bridge is expected to make an impact on tourism and change the economies of both countries when it opens in a month, the Bangkok Post reported last Friday. Meanwhile. Singapore motorists may be able to realise their dream of drivingBangkok Post picture. - 401 words
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445 1994-03-19 11 Unemployed encouraged to work outside the city JAKARTA Jakarta’s unemployment rate had risen to 7.2 per cent over the past five years, and the jobless were being encouraged to work overseas and outside the city. The Jakarta Post reported last Saturday. The growth in445 words
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341 1994-03-19 11 BANGKOK Bicycle lanes are being built along three of Bangkok’s busiest roads to ease the traffic snarl. The lanes are nearly ready but street vendors are unhappy because they will sacrifice some of their best sites. The lanes were built in the341 words
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387 1994-03-19 11 UPI. BANGKOK A major Chinese criminal organisation based in New York is smuggling thousands of illegal immigrants into the United States via Bangkok and other staging areas, a senior US immigration official has said on Tuesday. The Fuk Ching gang, or “triad”, providesUPI. - 387 words
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COMMENT / Pick of the week’s editorials
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Article661 1994-03-19 12 MARCH 19. 1994 THE people of Sabah have now received by unorthodox means what they failed to obtain with their votes four weeks ago: a right to a more promising future. This has to be the most positive outcome of the week’s bewildering rash661 words
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Article700 1994-03-19 12 MARCH 17, 1994 IT IS true, of course, that the higher CPF minimum sum mandated does not guarantee that those who need it most will have it in the first place About 20 per cent of active CPF members may consist of those, likely to be700 words
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Article614 1994-03-19 12 MARCH 15, 1994 LAST week, Finance Minister Richard Hu sent three significant messages to investors putting CPF savings into the stock market. Speaking in Parliament, he said the shares of RMCA Reinsurance, which had 2,120 CPF members as shareholders, were likely to be worthless after it614 words
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885 1994-03-19 12 Asad Latif - 1 Viewpoint By Asad Latif “TELL me,” he asked hypothetically. “what would happen if an Israeli regime killed every Arab in Israel." He then answered the question: “Israelis would take to the streets, scream, fight, join in the universal condemnation885 words
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INSIGHT A LOOK AT THE ISSUES OF THE DAY BY THE STRAITS TIMES POLITICAL DESK
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Article, Illustration1174 1994-03-19 13 Han Fook Kwang - THINKING ALOUD Han Fook Kwang WHEN a young Japanese bureaucrat from the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (Miti) told me in Tokyo last week that he seldom left his office before midnight, I wondered if Singapore civil servants worked1,174 words
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497 1994-03-19 13 Chung Tsung Mien - COMMUNITY, WATCH Jt4 Chung Tsung Mien < WHERE can a student on holiday head for if he wants to hone his study skills, improve his social skills, have fun, and make new friends? Community self-help groups, that's where. Increasingly, Mendaki, the Association of497 words
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Article93 1994-03-19 13 WOMAN of the Year for 1993 Hedwig Anuar is best known for her work with the National Library Son-in-law, Revi Nair, 34, who works in Toronto, said in a telephone interview with The Straits Times: “When I first met her, I worried about the time93 words
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Article128 1994-03-19 13 THE week-long debate on the 1994 Budget was long and occasionally tedious, so reporters in the gallery should be forgiven if they sometimes saw a potentially stimulating exchange when none was forthcoming. Like when NMP Walter Woon warned that a paternalistic government could breed128 words
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Article127 1994-03-19 13 IT WAS four months after the Act was changed, but opposition MP Ling How Doong was on his feet arguing passionately that it was inequitable to cap the number of lawyers Recent changes to the Legal Profession Act. he said, denied poor students127 words
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Article103 1994-03-19 13 EARLIER last week, a subordinate court was in the midst of hearing evidence by Business Times Editor Patrick Daniel, one of five men accused of breaching the Official Secrets Act. Suddenly. Mr Harry Elias, laywer for BT’s Technology Editor Kenneth James, rose to his103 words
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Article78 1994-03-19 13 Buried under paper literally A PIECE of trivia we found: Statutory boards spend some $7 million annually on photocopying services. And they produce about 217 million copies yearly, according to the latest Auditor-General Report. In 1992. the 44 statutory boards had 1,114 photocopying machines, which had either been purchased, rented78 words
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Article, Illustration1767 1994-03-19 14 HANNAH PANDIAN - Compiled by HANNAH PANDIAN. March 9 was International Women’s Day. On Feb 26, Aware held a round table discussion on Visions of Singapore Women for The Next Lap. The moderator was lawyer Choo Wai Hong MS CHOO WAI HONG: Aware, the Association of Women1,767 words
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1098 1994-03-19 14 By inviting only women to discuss women’s issues in its latest round-table, the women’s movement is playing to the stereotype that only women are interested in their problems. Ravi Veto reports. MEN. You can’t live with us, you can’t live without us.1,098 words
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Article, Illustration1192 1994-03-19 15 Koh Buck Song - National service instills discipline, while caning deters us from antisocial behaviour It is unfortunate for Michael Fay that his case has served as a reminder to Singaporean and foreigner alike how seriously the Republic views vandalism. But that is how1,192 words
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MONEY
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Article6883 1994-03-19 16 f INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL Transaction Daf; March 18,1994 1993/94 Curt Laet Vol Day Gr'a Net M Cap High Low Company Traded 8ale •For000 High Low Dtv P/E Smil 1440 260 1 s Acma 920 cd •50 312 990 880 12 5 39 8 634 1 760 2206,883 words
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342 1994-03-19 17 SELLING pressure pushed the Singapore market lower this week as it continued to be dominated by fears of interest rate hikes in the US. Dealers said that nervousness caused foreign funds to lock in their profits despite the fact that the US consumer price index342 words
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Article87 1994-03-19 17 ST Industrials Index The Straits Times Industrials Index down 86.08 points on the week to 2104.02. DAY CLOSE TURNOVER Monday Closed Tuesday *****5 (-0 15) *****m ($317 439m) Wednesday 2185.81 —4.14) 149 56m ($401.067m) Thursday 2153.65 (-32.16) 167 78m ($472 648m) Friday 2104 02 (-4963) 196 74m87 words
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Article, Illustration247 1994-03-19 18 SONY International SingafKiri 1 (Sonis) is investing (31 million here to turn Singapore into one of four global information hubs to support its worldwide operations. Managing director N. Watanabe said the information technology (IT) upgrading exercise will be247 words
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2733 1994-03-19 18 CORPORATE RESULTS Net F.arn IPS Dale 1 n n n ompam dnn iSml (Sm) let»» (ctsl \BK Hldgs Mar II 1 1 407 2 851 32 70 Ales Dee 3 1 12 106 0 844 60 5 4 22 Vmal Steel* Dec IS F 8' dUfc2,733 words
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605 1994-03-19 18 Chan Sue Meng - By Chan Sue Meng AFTER a disappointing 1992, DBS Bank returned with a vengeance last year to post a 42.5-per cent jump in group bottom-line profits to $467.9 million. Releasing its results over last weekend, DBS attributed its sparkling performance605 words
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252 1994-03-19 18 THERE will be a new Club Med on Bintan, just a few hours by ferry from Singapore. The proposed US$6O-mil-lion (5594.20-million) holiday village on the Indonesian island will comprise about 300 rooms, and land and sea sport recreational facilities. It252 words
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498 1994-03-19 19 Gerry de Silva - Move fuelling talk of that Singapore’s national carrier is taking equity stake in Australian airline By Gerry de Silva SINGAPORE Airlines is planning a deal with Ansett Airlines involving two of its jumbo jets a move which is498 words
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Article527 1994-03-19 19 Friday March 18 HKJ Allied Ind Infl .0.85 -0.05 Allied Oversea 1 03 -0 06 Amoy Properties 10 60 -0 30 Asia Sec Int 1 91 -0.14 Bank of EA 31.25 -1.25 C P Pokphand 2.45 -0.07 CDl Hotel 2.73 0 15 Cafe De Coral 4 55 -0 05527 words
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Article289 1994-03-19 19 Manager’s prices for Mar 19 21 Singapore Unit Trust The Commerce 1.63—1.71 The Savings fund 1 47- 1 54xd S pore Prog Fund 0.68 —0.71 S pore Sec Fund 103—108 Spore Invest Fund 1 18—1.24 S pore Equity Fund 0.83 0 87 Credit Lyonnais Int'l Asset Mgt CL289 words
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Article, Illustration380 1994-03-19 19 SINGAPORE'S investments in Australia, comprising largely property investments, trebled to As9oo million <*****.00 million) in financial vear 1992 93 from As3oo million in FY 1989 90. according to the Australian Treasury's latest Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) report. The strong growth pushed Singapore380 words
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262 1994-03-19 19 WITH about 30 initial public offerings expected here this year, the Chubb group of insurance companies has launched a new insurance policy for companies to cover liabilities which may result from their going public. The focus on corporate governance here and the global trend262 words
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Article161 1994-03-19 19 COUNTER RATES Singapore dollars to one unit of foreign currency Buying 00 Selling US dollar 1.5716 1 5894 Sterling pound 2.3254 2.3793 Australian dollar 1.1047 1.1372 Canadian dollar 1.1393 1.1655 NZ dollar 0.8874 0.9177 EC unit ***** Singapore dollars to 100 of foreign currency units Austrian schilling *****5 13.5135161 words
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Article117 1994-03-19 19 Contract data: 18/3/94 CURRENCY 1 MTH 3 MTH 6MTH 9 MTH 12 MTH CALI VALUE DATE us$ 2’ 3 Mi 3'/4 3 3S 2' 22/3/94 AS 3S 3S 4S 4' i 4S 3 22/3/94 N?S 4 4 4S 4'« 4'. 3S 22/3/94 STG 4 4 Is 4S117 words
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463 1994-03-19 20 Caroline Chan - Tax authority’s new deadline produces results By Caroline Chan EMPLOYERS appear to be much more prompt this year regarding furnishing employees' tax details thanks largely to the Inland Revenue Authority's extension of the submission deadline. To date, over three-quar-ters, or 65,000 out of the463 words
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Article, Illustration468 1994-03-19 20 GUESTS at two hotels in Singapore can now enjoy greater privacy with fax messages thanks to the launch of a new service. The fax machines are installed in the rooms and each guest using the facility receives a new, private fax468 words
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381 1994-03-19 20 Seow Wan Li - By Seow Wan Li MANY Taiwanese companies with investments in China are expected to transfer their base from Hongkong to Singapore when the colony reverts to China in 1997. This was the view of several Taiwanese businessmen interviewed by381 words
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350 1994-03-19 20 SINGAPORE’S total cumulative investment in India since 1986 amounted to US$25 million (5539.25 million) at the end of last year, said Mr Balagopal Nair, the Trade Development Board’s project director for India, last Friday. However, with the increased interest of other350 words
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296 1994-03-19 20 THE IBM PC Company the jewel in the IBM empire has set up a personal computer business unit in Singapore to grab a bigger share of the Southeast and South Asian markets, where it currently lags behind companies like Compaq and Acer.296 words
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Advertisement801 1994-03-19 22 ♦> A X» Sf it SINGAPORE CIVIL DEFENCE FORCE FIRE SAFETY BUREAU (FSB) REGISTERED INSPECTOR (Rl) SCHEME Under the Fire Safety Act 93. building developers are required to engage Registered Inspectors for all newly completed buildings projects requiring Temporary Fire Permit (TFP) or Fire Safety Certificate (FSC) from FSB. The801 words
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FORUM
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410 1994-03-19 23 THE doctrine of "one man, one vote" has been taken for granted as the basis of democratic government. I would like examine it closely to see if it is a sacred cow or a fundamental right. The vote is actually a410 words
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The Michael Fay case
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381 1994-03-19 23 The Straits Times has received more than 40 letters on the Michael Fay case since his sentencing on March 3. We publish here a selection of these letters. SINGAPORE, as an independent sovereign state, has the legal right to establish its381 words
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Article121 1994-03-19 23 I AM one American who agrees with and applauds the Singaporean justice system for its recognition of a problem that of vandalism and how to deal with it. Singapore should be a model for US cities. Singapore places emphasis on society rather than ludicrous,121 words
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Article42 1994-03-19 23 WHAT Michael Fay did was wrong and he must suffer the consequences but not caning. Such a punishment may be deemed necessary for vandalism, but our judges should be allowed to use their discretion. P.N. MEDORA Singapore 217842 words
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77 1994-03-19 23 PRESIDENT Bill Clinton’s comments imply that Americans are above the laws of their host countries. And American authorities have the right to decide what criminal laws and punishment are extreme or otherwise for Americans. Must a host country then revoke such punishment or face77 words
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Article126 1994-03-19 23 I SUPPORT the penalty imposed on Michael Fay. I urge the authorities not to grant clemency to him or to any other foreigner who violates the laws of Singapore. To do so would set two standards one for Singapore citizens and another, more lenient,126 words
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Article71 1994-03-19 23 CANING should continue to be a part of our legal system, but only for the most serious crimes. Last year, my car windscreen was smashed by vandals. It cost about $l,OOO to replace it, but I would not want a boy caned for that.71 words
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Article56 1994-03-19 23 I AM sure that many Singaporeans, like myself, will find the sentence of jail and caning for Michael Fay to be excessive, cruel and disproportionate to the offence. What he did was undeniably wrong, but the punishment in this instance, does not fit the crime.56 words
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Advertisement152 1994-03-19 23 HOME* DELIVERED WEEKLY The Straits Times Weekly Edition. A crisp summary of happenings in Singapore. Politics, the economy, investment opportunities, appointments... And snippets on Malaysia and Asean. A convenient tabloid delivered to you every week, whereever you may be. Subscribe now. And be in touch. The StraitsTuues Making an issue152 words
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Article, Illustration659 1994-03-19 24 SINGAPORE'S 250.000 NSmen, who have kept the country secure, have been asked to perform an additional task pass on their fighting spirit to ensure that the nation remains safe and prosperous. The call came from Prime Minister Goh Chok659 words
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297 1994-03-19 24 FAKE watch syndicates in Singapore are apparently sending their street touts overseas to sell their wares. Since 1991, at least 10 Singaporeans, who belonged to two such syndicates, have been caught and punished in Australia for selling counterfeit watches. Mr Marc Frisanco, the head297 words
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367 1994-03-19 24 NEARLY eight in 10 or 77.8 per cent of foreign husbands of Singapore women who applied for permanent residence last year had their request granted, marking a 10 percentage point jump in success rate over the year before. In 1992, the success rate367 words