The Straits Times, 29 December 1983

Total Pages: 58
1 20 The Straits Times
  • 14 1 The Straits Times Estd. 1845 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1983 40 CENTS M.C.(P) No. 65/1/83
    14 words
  • 609 1  -  AHMAD OSMAN Workers' Party case begins DPP tells of donations that did not show m party accounts By FIRST, they left out three donations from the accounts of the Workers' Party. Then they told a lie they said the accounts were a true and fair
    609 words
  • 343 1  -  CHAN ENG CHENG By THE Workers' Party met a four-week ultimatum and paid a longsi, inding debt to former MP Mr Tay Boon Too on Tuesday thus averting the possibility of its secretary-general ,1. B. Jeyaretnam losing his parliamentary seat m Anson. Mr Wong Hong
    343 words
  • 203 1 Even the masks can't fhide their joy JOY is clearly on the faces of the Chan family, even if three of them are all wearing surgical masks. Joy is a new lease of life for their 12-year-old son, Aik Nam, who is recovering m hospital after a successful bone marrow
    LESLEY KOH  -  203 words
  • 284 1 Suharto's assurance No designs on neighbours, he tells PM Lee JAKARTA, Wed PRESIDENT Suharto has assured Singapore that Indonesia has no plans, to expand its territory, the official Antara news agency said today. He gave the assurance yesterday when he met Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew and explained Indonesia's
    Reuter  -  284 words
  • 34 1 BEIJING, Wed. Beijing's traffic authorities are employing part-time workers to help push passengers onto buses made more crowded than usual by commuters who have abandoned their bicycles because of winter cold. Reuter
    Reuter  -  34 words
  • 37 1 NEW DELHI, Wed. India's second major nuclear research centre will be set up m New Delhi at a cost of more than 400 million rupees (about SsBo million), The Daily Times of India said today. AFP
    AFP  -  37 words
  • 83 1 TODAY'S Straits Times carries a free twopage calendar m Section Two. This lists some of the more important events of 1984 and contains a colourful selection of pictures and graphics. Our calendar-cum-poster will also be available on better-quality glossy paper. Readers can obtain copies free with purchases made
    83 words
  • 370 1 Andropov absent third meeting MOSCOW, Wed AILING Soviet President Yuri Andropov was absent from today's session of the Supreme Soviet, the country's parliament. It was the third major event Mr Andropov, 69, had failed to attend, and a Communist Party Central Committee member said he had been hospitalised. The member,
    Reuter; UPI; AFP  -  370 words
  • Latest
    • 63 1 MOSCOW, Wed. The Soviet Union said today the Nato deployment of US nuclear missiles m Western Kurope and Washington's militaristic course have forced it to increase its 1984 defence budget. Finance Minister Vastly Garbuzov told the Supreme Soviet that the increased defence budget for 1984 was
      UPI  -  63 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 114 1 Inside 56 pages today 'Pseudo-bug' strikes at the zoo Page 9 SUMMARY 2 WORLD NEWS 3-6 CAUSEWAY 33 EDITORIAL 14 LETTERS 15 BACKGROUND 16 TIMES DOLLAR 17-21 CLASSIFIEDS 21-32, 35 RACING 35 SPORTS 34, 36, 37 Cold kills 12 DHAKA, Wed. Twelve people, five of them children, died m a
      114 words
    • 31 1 Return of the pasar malam Page One The smoke that gets at your heart Outlook Page Two Outlook 2 Comics 14, 15 Cinema 13 Radio TV 18 Appointments and notices 14—17
      31 words
    • 136 1 FLY THE REAL TRAVELLER'S WAY TO TAKARTA BmS^^B "^w^kk Br^^^tti B4it*rWHTn» 1 1 1' ifwiHitF^ i B/mI ti^w m^~ m: r ~&k ***f''~Z Tiff U.^U^Jl^rfJWWMfcßJSMlf^^BlW^filrf^illf K>»i>'WWMßlßWMfcfißMmißl "^kv At the end of a working day. Daily 8.30pm. Marco Polo was the world's first real traveller. He discovered the best oi East
      136 words

  • IN SUMMARY
    • 691 2 Hotline for feedback THE NTUC Fair Price Co-operative is considering setting up a consumer hotline to get feedback on its prices. This will help the supermarket chain achieve its aim to keep prices as low as possible, said Mr Goh Chok Tong, chairman of the Board of trustees, NTUC
      691 words
    • 299 2 THE STRAITS TIMES SAYS: IT IS easy to be cynical about President Reagan's willingness to take full responsibility for any military laxity in connection with the suicide bombing of the US Marine base in Beirut, especially with an election year ahead. But the whole mood of his White House
      299 words
    • 154 2 Aussie victory AUSTRALIA clinched the 1983 Davis Cup m Melbourne yesterday when their powerhouse Pat Cash overwhelmed docile Swede Joakim Nystrom m straight sets at sun-drenched Kooyong Stadium. Cash cut Nystrom to pieces m a lop-sided reverse singles that secured Australia's 25th Davis Cup victory with a 6-4, 6-1,
      154 words
    • 299 2 NEW VENTURE BETWEEN SINGAPORE AND NZ FIRMS POPIAH and green peas will go well together if the new venture between popiah-maker Tee Yih Jia Food Manufacturing and New Zealand's food giant, Watties Industries, works. They will make frozen dianxin, wanton skins and chilled fresh noodles next year for supermarkets
      299 words
    • 66 2 NEW CONTRACEPTIVE METHOD A NEW contraceptive method that is easy to use and has minimal health risks to women has been successfully tested m various countries including Thailand. Called Norplant, it lasts at least five years and is implanted m a woman's arm. The population council m Thailand is
      66 words
    • 621 2 Sultan to rule BRUNEI'S full independence on Jan 1 will bring no democratisation of the Sultan's strong personal rule, the country's acting Chief Minister, Pehin Abdul Aziz Umar, said yesterday. The exact organisation of the government into ministries has yet to be announced, but Pehin Abdul Aziz
      621 words
    • 146 2 Anti-Red drive THAILAND and Malaysia yesterday launched a major assault against guerillas of the outlawed Communist Party of Malaya, Thai military sources said. About 2,500 Thai soldiers were taking part m military operations against the CPM's 12th Regiment, based m the Thai border district of Betong. Military
      146 words
    • 397 2 Effects of smoking SMOKING can lower a person's muscular strength, power and endurance as well as his agility and coordination. Those who smoke cannot expect to excel m physical performance and fitness That is why athletes do not smoke. Furthermore, says Dr GIAM CHOO KEONG, smoking reduces the
      397 words
    • 175 2 Carrie's art CARRIE Koo Mci, who mesmerised Chinese audiences m the Sixties with her demure looks and crystal voice, gave up the glittering entertainment world for a Chinese brush and ink. She is now m Singapore to exhibit her Chinese painings priced between $600 to $5,500 at the
      175 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 339 2 A MB 1*" 1 iMMMV^ V X i London England i )^««w '-''Jw Awarded for t .^if g^^^..^ 4(f Mane Biscuit I Cocoa Puff Biscuit vEZZ«S^^ y 7 9B^" 1 ~3 mJ Awarded for ii»*Ji«uji»« 9 Cream Cracker <<(^^«^*' (I j/ M I I > *j«* \> t t v
      339 words

  • around the WORLD
    • 475 3 No plan for elections after independence: Minister BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Wed BRUNEI'S full independence on Jan 1 will bring no democratisation of the Sultan's strong personal rule, the country's acting Chief Minister said today The top administrator of the 5,765 sq km state said
      UPI  -  475 words
    • 301 3 ISLAMABAD, Wed. Afghanistan has been turned into a graveyard of Soviet military hardware, the leader of one of the Afghan resistance groups said yesterday on the fourth anniversary of the Soviet invasion of that country. "The Soviets are beleaguered," Gulbudin Hikmatyar, chief of the
      UPI; AP  -  301 words
    • 106 3 LONDON, Wed. British Airways has denied allegations by the American airline, Pan American Airways, that their fares for Concorde flighte across the Atlantic are unfairly subsidised. The British Broad- casting Corporation (BBC) today quoted a British Airways spokesman as saving that the fares were not below cost.
      106 words
    • 265 3 Aquino inquiry panel springs a surprise MANILA, Wed. Members of an official inquiry into Benigno Aquino's murder today sneaked out of a hastily -called closed hearing, eluded a group of reporters, and sped off to an undisclosed part of the city for a possible rendezvous with a secret witness. The
      UPI  -  265 words
    • 33 3 PALMER (Alaska), Wed. Two moderate earthquakes, one measuring 5.8 and the other registering 5.0 on the Richter scale, shook sparsely populated regions of southwestern Alaska yesterday. No one was injured UPI
      UPI  -  33 words
    • 147 3 LONDON, Wed. Britain is to restrict entry of foreign doctors, many of whom are of Asian origin, to save jobs for British doctors, the Daily Mali reported today. The Department of Health and Social Security was not available for comment. Britain has used
      Reuter  -  147 words
    • 325 3 China gives more aid to Sihanouk fighters BEIJING, Wednesday CHINA has given more military and other aid to a Cambodian resistance movement led by Prince Norodom Sihanouk. The prince disclosed this here today as sources close to him said that a new Vietnamese offensive loomed m Cambodia. The former Cambodian
      AFP  -  325 words
    • The region
      • 120 3 BANGKOK, Wed. The Laotian and Thai Interior Ministers are to meet here next month to discuss their border relations m what Bangkok sees as a sign of improved bilateral relations, it was announced here today. Border relations between Thailand and Laos are an important
        AFP  -  120 words
      • 73 3 JAKARTA, Wed. A Javanese dukun or medicine man slipped up at a lavish circumcision ceremony and sliced off his six-year-old patient's penis by mistake, the Jakarta Post newspaper reported today. The boy's father fainted, the terrified dukun fled to give himself up to police while the
        Reuter  -  73 words
      • 148 3 MANILA, Wed. The Philippines will start implementing a financial plan to ease its current debt crisis only m March after the approval of loan restructurings and fresh credit, Business Day reported here yesterday. The leading Englishlanguage daily quoted Prime Minister Cesar Virata as saying
        AFP  -  148 words
      • 67 3 Seven killed in Cebu explosion MANILA. Wed. Seven people were killed but 24 others survived m an explosion m a gold mine m Cebu m the central Philippines, officials said. They denied reports that 35 people were still trapped m the mine after the blast on Christmas Eve. Officials said
        Reuter  -  67 words
      • 66 3 HONGKONG, Wed. Mr Hun Sen, Foreign Minister of the Vietnamese-backed Phnom Penh regime, has ruled out any possibility of a foreign peace-keeping force m the country if and when the Vietnamese withdraw their forces. He told the Hongkong-based Far Eastern Economic Review, published today, that
        AFP  -  66 words
    • 347 4 Demand for group to 'substantially alter' its policies WASHINGTON, Wed PRESIDENT Ronald Reagan has decided to give notice that the United States will withdraw from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation at the end of next year unless the group substantially
      NYT  -  347 words
    • 212 4 BUENOS AIRES, Wed. President Raul Altonsin has overruled a controversial amnesty decree Issued by the former military junta. The amnesty decree was intended to protect military and police officers who committed excesses m repressing suspected leftist rebels from being tried for their actions. Mr Alfonsin's
      UPI  -  212 words
    • 89 4 15 killed in gas explosion BUFFALO (New York), Wed. At least 15 people were killed and dozens injured m a big propane gas explosion and fire m central Buffalo last night, police said. Police spokesman Rocky Balducci said most of the dead were firemen who had been called out m
      Reuter  -  89 words
    • 321 4 15,000 to lose jobs in US Steel bid to cut costs PITTSBURGH, Wed. The US No 1 steelmaker said yesterday it would close all or part of about 30 steel mills, coal mines and other facilities in a bid to cut its losses. The move means that more than 15,000
      UHI; AP  -  321 words
    • 138 4 LOS ANGELES, Wed. The California Supreme Court refused yesterday to hear an emergency appeal seeking to stop a hospital from force-feed-ing Elizabeth Bouvia and block it from evicting the quadriplegic, who wants to starve herself to death. Attorneys with the American Civil Liberties Union asked
      UPI  -  138 words
    • 96 4 WASHINGTON, Wed. Representatives of President Ronald Reagan have filed legal papers for the president to become a candidate m the New Hampshire and Illinois Republican presidential primaries. Supporters pointed out that while Mr Reagan became a legal candidate m the two states, he
      UPI  -  96 words
    • 159 4 2,470 lives lost in fighting, says Nicaragua MANAGUA, Wed. A senior Nicaraguan official said yesterday that the struggle between government troops and United States-backed rebels cost at least 2,470 lives this year. Sandinist army commander Humberto Ortega said the violence killed 346 civilians, 300 Nicaraguan troops and 1,824 rebels. And
      Reuter; AFP  -  159 words
    • 282 4 NEW YORK, Wed. For Linda Montano and Hsieh Teh Ching, the tie that binds is a 2.5-metre-long nylon rope, fastened to their waists on July 4 to ensure that they spend 31,536,000 consecutive seconds one year together. They eat. bicycle and shop
      AP  -  282 words
    • 471 5 BONN, Wednesday ACROSS Eastern Europe, but particularly m Czechoslovakia and East Germany, there are increasing signs of popular as well as official disquiet over the announced deployment of new Soviet short-range nuclear missiles. Since Moscow announced on Oct 24 that "preparatory work" had
      NYT  -  471 words
    • 308 5 Effectiveness of cruise questioned LONDON, Wed UNITED States groundlaunched cruise missiles being deployed m Europe have come under fire from military clitics who cast doubt on their ability to ponetrate Soviet defences. Scientists and technologists opposed to the deployment of the missilos said doubts about their penetration ability arose from
      308 words
    • 117 5 ALL smiles after 35 days of captivity Giorgio Calissoni, 17, seen In a Rome hospital on Tuesday after he and his wealthy mother, Anna Bulgari, 56, were freed by kidnappers on Christmas Eve. At right is his sister Laura. Giorgio's right ear was severed by
      UPI  -  117 words
    • 191 5 No white Christmas for most Europeans FRANKFURT, Wednesday FROM the Alpine foothills to the Baltic and across the northern plains, Europe is experiencing one of its warmest Christmas seasons on record. While most Americans shivered through polar cold and snow during the holidays, Europeans saw balmy temperatures of 14 degrees
      AP; UPI  -  191 words
    • 63 5 TOKYO, Wed Japan was heading for its worst year on the roads since H)7f>, with small motorcycles seen as !he main cause, the National F'o lice Agency said today, as road deaths foi the year reached 9,412 yesterday, or 471 up on last year at the same time.
      AFP  -  63 words
    • 123 5 Cold wave in US eases but hazards remain NEW YORK, Wed. A cold wave that has killed about 300 people eased off a little yesterday m America's midwestern section, but the southern area was frosted with a coat of ice that sent thousands of cars and trucks skidding off highways
      Reuter; AP  -  123 words
    • 46 5 RABAT, Wed. Foreign ministers from 41 Islamic countries will hold a preparatory meeting here before the Islamic summit opens m Casablanca on Jan 16, a Moroccan Foreign Ministry spokesman said yesterday. The ministers will discuss the summit's agenda from Jan 12. he added. Reuter
      Reuter  -  46 words
    • 34 5 In orbit MOSCOW, Wed. The Soviet Union launched two "scientific research" satellites yesterday, bringing one down after it had fulfilled its mission and placing the other m orbit, th<> T.iss news agency reported. AFP
      AFP  -  34 words
    • 91 5 C.HKNT (New York), Wed. Her mother was getting Christmas presents from the house next door when two-year-old Sunshine Klizaheth I'erlmutter wandered into the minus 23 degrees Celsius night m her pyjamas. The door locked behind her, and Sunshine was found frozen to death on the
      AP  -  91 words
    • 247 6 JOHANNESBURG, Wed. South African forces continued their offensive m southern Angola yesterday. A defence force spokesman said the aim was to pre-empt a major planned infiltration by guerillas into Namibia (Southwest Africa). Military analysts said the operation was the largest of its kind
      Reuter; AP  -  247 words
    • 86 6 Kuwait blasts: 7 more arrested KUWAIT, Wed. Seven more people were arrested In connection with terror bombs that killed four people at the US Embassy and other targets m Kuwait, increasing the list of suspects to 18, the government said yesterday. A 19th suspect died In the bombing. Mr Abdul
      UPI  -  86 words
    • 40 6 JOHANNESBURG, Wed. A mine shaft collapsed at west Driefontein gold mine yesterday, killing four miners and injuring 57 other workers, the company said. The parent firm, Gold Fields of South Africa, said one other miner was missing. AP
      AP  -  40 words
    • 345 6 Lebanese say they gave little notice of pullout BEIRUT, Wed THE Lebanese army has accused France of abandoning two of its positions m southern Beirut with virtually no warning, triggering off bitter fighting m which 60 people died and more than 200 were injured.
      Reuter  -  345 words
    • 402 6  - Reagan on Beirut bombing: The buck stops here LIAK TENG KIAT By US Correspondent In other words... 4 The problem of terrorism will not disappear if we run from it We most not delude ourselves into believing that terrorism will vanish on the happy day that our forces come 4)
      402 words
    • 146 6 US urged to hold talks with PLO CAIRO, Wed. Egypt has asked the United States to hold talks with the Palestine Liberation Organisation, a senior foreign policy adviser to President Hosni Mubarak said yesterday. Egypt considered last Thursday's meeting here between Mr Mubarak and PLO chief Yasser Arafat "a step
      AFP  -  146 words
    • 114 6 Israeli post in Lebanon attacked BEIRUT, Wed. Gunmen attacked an Israeli post m southern Lebanon today with hand grenades and automatic weapons, and the Israelis retaliated by returning fire, abducting civilians and sealing off the region, police said. It was not immediately known if there were Israeli casualties. The escalating
      UPI  -  114 words
    • World briefs
      • 73 6 TWO HUNDRED forty-nine soldiers from the Italian contingent of the multinational force m Beirut returned home early yesterday on a special flight from Cyprus, the Defence Ministry said m Rome. Defence Minister Giovanni Spadolini announced last week that Italy would begin a phased and partial withdrawal of
        Reuter  -  73 words
      • 64 6 THE US State Department announced m Washington on Tuesday that Secretary of State George Shultz will attend the opening of the European Disarmament Conference m Stockholm on Jan 17. But spokesman John Hughes said he had no information on whether Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko would attend.
        Reuter  -  64 words
      • 69 6 PRESIDENT J UNI US Jayewardene yesterday postponed parliamentary elections m 11 constituencies m northern and eastern Sri Lanka due to the security situation there, a government official said m Colombo yesterday. In BANGLADESH, authorities suspended voting m at least 17 rural election centres across the country after
        Reuter  -  69 words
      • 74 6 SYRIAN INFORMATION Minister Ahmed Iskander Ahmed died m hospital m Damascus yesterday at the age of 39, the official Syrian News Agency SANA reported. He had been gravely ill for months, undergoing surgery m London for a brain tumour. Mr Iskander became one of President Hafez al-
        Reuter  -  74 words
      • 84 6 A FORMER CABINET Minister m President Chun Doo Hwan's government was found guilty m Seoul yesterday of accepting bribes and sentenced to seven years m jail and fined US$lO2,OOO (*****,000) by a Seoul court. Yoon Ja-Jung, an ex-Transport Minister, had pleaded not guilty to accepting bribes worth US$llO,OOO
        Reuter  -  84 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 178 3 PAN ISLAND EXPRESSWAY A truly superb modern warehouse/flatted factory building constructed with efficiency and k*^4 convenience in mind. I if 10^^ i gam fm& F &g0^W^ nZff!t !^M5£»3 StaW^— —-^ir- 1 ■HP iniii'wi I I Features:— I 7-storey factory building located A ready source of manpower between Eunos Avenue 3
      178 words
    • 32 3 PjE^ -■^t'** iP IP I -wjH j^t.-, S^^^Bk" <^Ba*js I'^jSl H^vE^E h I i 1 i Srani 15 BP^** *.^fr^ HUH M :i~ bi^^^^^^bV Ib^bTß™^ P'b^V^ <^^ M^ ***^^R*> :>^%fll Hb^bhPHbpbVl HSflJaVBt aB^IBBBVifII
      32 words

  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 845 4 Jl >I^J Genuine Great Reduction, Save Money, Save Time, Cash Carry! -.^y Hurry, Sale on for 5 DAYS ONLY whJe stocks last! wjr *y i W_v n CBHI' r s upr Mn, RADIO PAN ATONE AM FM Had... LATEST! I \jtoMwitm TIMVELUNG y WATCH with Headphones can also um> for
      845 words

  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 153 5 ""U j I it 1 li t 1 Mt Emily >SS» 5 Storey «^3 V\ L Apartments c^mXjl One oasseneer lift r^S^X x Hj>H>>t»l \X \^&^^^,f Excellent location %^%^^:f\ 2fc within CBD ig*^ l&r J^ Near future MRT "~--t2fi l future MRT^ 3 ICI 1 1 Ul I 1 i^^^^T^fe
      153 words

  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 829 6 HVlake your breakthrough m 1984!^ Join Earl Nightingale Lead the Field' Seminars Uncap your potential to profit and succeed I now* Increase your company's profitability and I ensure your future Skill development I. comes with self development. f Capture opportunities.* Think M^^^^ creatively.* Chart your future m Make motivational principles
      829 words

  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 270 7 Sony does it again with the World's smallest ana lightest Walkman y i i flHr ■■■SBHp*^ WM-20 Actual Size ,4^^^*^^ i J^/JiM Ssfcfe itlgViT SUPER WALKMAN WM-20 is exactly the same size ,JP !i £%^Ti fk fej, of a cassette tape case and weighs only 180 grams, i t^l m
      270 words

  • HOME
    • 1419 8 Lots of paper to prove guilt DPP 'Best evidence against both the officials' J. B. JEYARETNAM and Wong Hong Toy are each facing a charge of making a false declaration about the accounts of the party to a Commissioner of Oaths, Mr Daljit Singh, on or about Aug 3 last
      1,419 words
    • 360 8 THE NTUC Fair Price Cooperative is considering setting up a consumer hotline to get feedback on its prices. This will help the supermarket chain achieve its aim to keep prices as low as possible, said Mr Goh Chok Tong, chairman of the
      360 words
    • 52 8 A PUBLIC auction of Singapore Armed Forces stores from a dog collar strap to a condemned Austin Mini will be held today at Leo Building, Pay a Lebar Airport, from 10.45 a.m. Other items for auction include office stationary, garments and old vehicles, which can only be scrapped
      52 words
    • 46 8 THE body of a man, Chan Wah Phoey, 48, was found at the foot of Block 301, Ang Mo Kio, Avenue 3, last night. He was believed to have fallen from one of the upper floors of the block at about 7 p.m.
      46 words
    • In brief
      • 138 8 SINGAPORE'S blood bank received a bumper present from donors m the week up to Christmas. Despite the closure of the Singapore General Hospital's blood donation centre on Christmas Day, donors gave 1,448 units of blood. A unit ranges from 300 to 430 millilitres. In the previous
        138 words
      • 113 8 THE China Martial Arts Troupe will stage an extra show at the National Theatre on Sunday due to the overwhelming response. One thousand senior citizens and children from underprivileged homes have been invited to attend the two-hour performance. The show has been seen by more
        113 words
      • 133 8 LOCAL Malay dance groups will be pooling their talents to mount an evening of Malay dance items m the coming Festival of Arts. Two Indonesian choreographers, Noerdin Daud and Tom Ibnur, have been invited to work with local dance groups to put up the production.
        133 words
    • 283 8 THE Singapore Senior Police Officers' Association has amended its constitution so that its 12--member management committee cannot be monopolised or dominated by officers of one rank. The association was m the news recently when the entire management committee, comprising mainly assistant superintendents and inspectors, resigned en
      283 words
    • 86 8 Leadership course LECTURES on leadership qualities and the changing Singapore scene will be given at a leadership training I course being organised by the Mountbatten Community Centre Youth Group. The course will be held at the centre m Jalan Satu, off Old Airport Road, over two weekends, on Jan 7
      86 words
    • 66 8 Basic sailing course TWO youth groups, from the Kampong Eunos and Kampong Kembangan community centres, have joined forces to organise a basic sailing course next year. It will be held over three weekends, on Feb 18-19, Feb 25-26 and March 3-4. The fees are $30.50 for members and $3" for
      66 words
    • 354 9  -  JEEVARAJAH YASOTHA Second gorilla dies on Boxing Day By GOLIATH the gorilla has been killed most likely by a tiny bug that lives m the soil on Gorilla Island. Goliath from Bristol Zoo, and the youngest at 3 1 2 years, died on Dec 26, barely
      354 words
    • 62 9 LIGHTNING struck the roof of the City Veterinary Centre m Kampong Java Road on Saturday evening, causing it to cave m. The rubble, which fell on a van and damaged it badly, was cleared up by workers yesterday. Staff working at the centre found the offices
      62 words
    • 230 9 BLOCKS of flats costing $20.7 million m all will spring up over the next two years on Nanyang Technological Institute's "Durian Hill". The flats on the hill, so called because of the durian trees growing there, will house NTTs fast growing population
      230 words
    • 378 9 NTUC Comfort taxi drivers to attend road safety talks NTUC Comfort taxi drivers will attend road safety talks from next month. Traffic police officers will hold the sessions and give them tips on how to drive safely and avoid accidents. The new plan to make better drivers out of Comfort
      378 words
    • 125 9 Advice to parents for wet days THE housing board yesterday advised parents to supervise children playing at playgrounds during wet days. A board spokesman gave this advice after a six-year-old girl, Jacqueline Pang, had her ankle trapped m a climbingbar structure m a HDB playground on Tuesday. Jacqueline's left foot
      125 words
    • 84 9 THE pilot of a Singapore air force Skyhawk figher jet escaped unhurt when his plane crashed into the sea yesterday afternoon. It was on a routine flight near Pulau Pawai, m the Southern Islands live-firing area at about 12.45 p.m. when it de- veloped a
      84 words
    • 48 9 DUTCH Foreign Minister Hans van den Brook will pay official visits to In donesia and Singapore next month. A Dutch statement from The Hague said the minister will bo m Singapore from Jan 11 to 14 at the invitation of P'oreign Minister S. Dhanabalan. AP
      AP  -  48 words
    • 104 9 Record 850,000 visited this year A RECORD 850,000 peopie visited the Singapore I Zoological Gardens this year (till Dec 27), far above the zoo's target of 769,000 visitors. Last year, there were 751,122 visitors. Zoo authorities said the zoo's popularity resulted m part from: Strict attention to maintenance of zoo
      104 words
    • 90 10 Second language tests twice a year CAMBRIDGE 'O'-level school candidates will, from next year, be permitted to sit for the same second language examination m June and again m November irrespective of their June result. Up till this year, an 'O'-level candidate was allowed to sit for a second language
      90 words
    • 702 10  - Best team to teach gifted students HEDWIG ALFRED 16 graduate teachers chosen for the Secondary One classes By THE EDUCATION Ministry has looked at all schools even junior colleges for the best teaching team to take on the Secondary One students picked for the gifted education programme next year. Again
      702 words
    • 254 10  -  NGIAM TONG HAI By i THE bigger school bus operators have decided not to increase fares for transporting students from next month. The decision was taken at the annual meeting of the Singapore School and Private Hire Bus Owners' Association on
      254 words
    • Court briefs
      • 60 10 POH DEH WOON is one who does not believe m giving up his bad past. And he paid for it dearly yesterday he was jailed for 18 months. Poh, who has 15 previous convictions, pleaded guilty to stealing a wallet from a woman at Oldham Lane
        60 words
      • 72 10 AN ACCIDENT early one morning proved to be a jobless man's undoing. For it turned out that the lorry he was driving was stolen, a magistrate's court heard yesterday. Zakaria bin Dawood, 29, did not have a driving licence either. He was jailed for six months
        72 words
      • 64 10 AN ELDERLY man, plagued by worries of his dwindling business, was found badly burned early one morning. An enquiry on Tuesday into the death of Lim Tian Chor, 64, heard that on the day before his death on July 1. he was seen siphoning petrol from the
        64 words
      • 57 10 A 31-YEAR-OLD labourer was yesterday jailed for five months and ordered to be given five strokes of the rotan when he admitted to trafficking m 2.61 gm of diamorphine. Kalwant Singh so Jarnall Singh also admitted to possessing 0.03 gm of the drug and was jailed for three
        57 words
    • 186 12 Accident bridge dismantled PART of this overhead pedestrian bridge m Upper Serangoon Road was dismantled and taken away early yesterday m a four-hour operation. The section spanning the road and the upright support m the middle were removed by a Public Works Department contractor between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.
      186 words
    • 42 12 A FAMILY of five was made homeless when their wooden house was destroyed by fire m Jalan Sendudok, Sembawang, yesterday. Three fire engines put out the blaze shortly after the fire broke out at 9.40 a.m. No one was injured.
      42 words
    • 272 12 POLICE have identified 12 car parks which motorists going to attend the New Year eve show at the City Hall on Saturday can use. These are at Shaw Towers, Bras Basah Park, National Library/Armenian Street, Hallpike Street, Empress Place, Fullerton Square, Carver
      272 words
    • 81 12 Goldsmith loses bracelets worth $25,000 A goldsmith shop m Ang Mo Kio lost 40 gold bracelets worth $25,000 after a group went to the shop and left without buying anything on Tuesday. The group, two women and five men, went to the Fook Shing Goldsmith m Block 705, Ang Mo
      81 words
    • 298 12 Police to get into the act off-stage THE Police are also getting into the act to help make the City Hall show one that everyone present will enjoy. But their role will be played off-stage. They will turn up m force at the Padang for the full dress rehearsal tomorrow
      298 words
    • 428 13  -  NGIAM TONG HAI LILLIAN CHEW 12-year-old recovering from leukaemia after receiving bone marrow from brother By and FIRST, we had to assure the nurse that none of us had any infections. Then we had to don masks, caps, gowns and wear special slippers. The nurse showed us
      428 words
    • 403 13 "IT WAS Alan's teacher, Mrs Wong Lee Phang, who first spotted how sick my son was. "Sometimes, as parents, we see our children so much that we miss things," recalled Mr Ang Van Chai, father of Singapore's first bone marrow transplant boy. "She
      403 words
  • Page 8 Advertisements

  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 311 9 AT AFFORDABLE HHHm4 PRICES 3 DM 110 DM 220 ■T" ""H EASTLAND TRADING (S) PTE LTD f 257 Selegie Road »02-283 Selegie Complex Singapore 0718 Tel *****21 304 Orchard RoaO »04 58. Lucky Plaa Singapore 0923 M *****94 L EASTLAND TRADING (M) SDN BHD h- 309 Jalan Pekehting Kuala Lumpur
      311 words

  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • 235 10 (BARGAIN BUTZ) We're open on Ist 2nd Jan. for your shopping convenience amco In /#N^ I WJB*M Casual PanttJ mM <?$& B= ■^•#3l u.p. 545.00/' lyflQS —-wj pr fl '1 fl "5W LT Incline i 4mk I f Standard Bench 4 V jv |^F V JB I^^^ i **i v.p.
      235 words

  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 423 11 Bictust Yw'itt wim mm huh mi a car nlll( i rpf 4t if noiUII FEE w The Ford Pnvile 9 e rlll" lfcfc entitles you to free labour charges tor your 3rd year of motoring or the next 20,000 km Mk o CDCC Hor (whichever f~ O £W With 3
      423 words

  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 463 12 Sr Isi P^ Blllw^W.^^S««^*'m JJ^^^ PC-8201, B. C. Micro cares for children too. See them at our exhibition at the Whether it's the portable PC-8201 Far East Plaza Basement or the high capacity PC-8001 (next to Metro Far East) between Mk 11, your child will have a 10"th December, and
      463 words
    • 112 12 ff©^ 8^ HI 3815 BU bs vNJD 06/8 s^^?^^ TheßobertStanleyCreditCaixl When you wine and dine, it pays to use the Robert Stanley credit card. The accepted standard m major hotels, shopping complexes and places of entertainment. And you can also cash personal cheques of up to US$ 1 ,000 or
      112 words

  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 76 13 T T""""^. I I B^^\ J I 1^ i l.t.'ifliii'Ji^iil-ik'i^'*' i^^M Jff3*™^^^ I Double deckeTssM«k« wooden m fl| 0^ W beds offered at greatly reduced pices. I ou{ thjs coupon a "^ir^ aJSKS^ 4 you can get th^t njn^l W togetherness 1 chair for only Tfln i^^ v\tsv serje j<
      76 words
    • 443 13 AU V&dPk It's worth the price Own a QX-10 ilt£ Probably you know that QX-1 0 comes from Epson, the legendary name that accounts for one out of every two computer printers sold worldwide today. j4f§P*|^MJ^ However, what we really want you to know BCjHH wk about QX-1 0 is
      443 words

  • 468 14 The Straits Times says How to stop the buck SINCE Harry S. Truman coined the phrase it is hard to think of an American president so prepared to stop the passing buck as Ronald Reagan. "If there is to be blame, it should rest m this office and with this
    468 words
  • 932 14  -  DREW MIDDLETON Afghanistan four years later By Expansion of Soviet air reach 4 FROM the military standpoint, Soviet gains are even more impressive, military and diplomatic analysts say. The Soviet Air Force has taken over and expanded military air bases at Kandahar, Shindand, Farah, Kabul,
    NYT  -  932 words
  • 654 14  -  ALINE MOSBY By UN body makes amends to stop US pullout PARIS The United States is considering pulling out of Unesco, at a time when the political squabbles that have dismayed many member countries appeared to have been toned down. But the efforts to quieten more
    UPI  -  654 words
  • 134 14 The Russell Baker column ber, we gather m delighted merriment around a lovely tree chopped off In the bloom of youth. If it's New Year's Day, we feel the depressing weight of the new rising tax and larch towards despair at thoughts of the frigid Sahara separating us from spring.
    NYT  -  134 words
  • 661 14 NEW YEAR'S DAY is always a depressing holiday, and for good reason. For one thing, it comes m January, and to those who ask, "if January comes, can spring be far behind?" my answer is yes, two months and three weeks behind, Including February, a month that
    661 words
  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 87 14 Tnman the name for man music 8i:o s^k'm 4-««) Power Handling PEAK >W WO Frequenc) R*tponit (Hz) W *****. Crouovei I reqvcnc) I (Hi) !(Hi) v «'i»' i ibinei H.i^ Rtflta Ml 701 Control Range 1 1 2dB (Equalizer Section). Control I raiuciKA (Hi) 60,250, IK < <k IOK (Equalize*
      87 words
    • 47 14 SINGAPORE business H ''-^^SPH^' MC(P)2II2 82 V0L7N0.12 DECEMBER 15 1983 $4 MONTHLY t^^^lr bi Mb B I mji IF 1 j i^ ill JO k&M^ X HH r .«W W5/3maSim i i'> Sift jB ■^^.w^ V- SS»ffii Published by TmesPenodicals Private LiTi'tPd' A ner-.bpro' The Tir.es Orqar'isatc"
      47 words

  • FORUM
    • 212 15 More will read if books cheaper while at the London School of Economics my Singapore colleagues, anxious to give a Rood impression of Singapore bookstores, argued that all books were cheaper when purchased m Singapore than m Britain. 1 disagreed. Recent evidence completely vindicates me, and is contrary to the
      212 words
    • 270 15 WHEN arranging for my household payments to be made from my Post Office Savings Bank account under the GIRO service, I was advised that any cheques deposited would be available after four working days. Since then, I understand that a new computerised cheque clearing system
      270 words
    • 755 15 On the national stream I AGREE with your editorial "The most rational step" (ST. Dec 22) on the Ministry of Education's decision to introduce the national stream. In fact, the ministry should be praised for making so much effort m the past to stem the
      755 words
    • 174 15 Concerned about 'licence' to remove organs I AM very concerned that driving licences issued m the future may state that it is assumed that the holder consents to the donation of his organs m the event of his death unless he had applied m writing for an objection sticker and
      174 words
    • Replies
      • 413 15 ©MM service 2<£® I REFER to the letters by Mr D.W. Distant on the long wait for Service 140 buses on Dec 1 (ST, Dec 7) and the cutback of Service 140 to Orchard Road from Dec 26. (ST,
        413 words
      • 116 15 I REFER to the letter "Be flexible about domestic servant's check-up" from "Disgusted". (ST Dec 10). In the past, employers of domestic servants were allowed to ask for alternative appointments for the six-monthly medical re-examination. Unfortunately, with the increase m the number of foreign domestic
        116 words
      • 107 15 PLEASE refer to the letter by "Concerned", whose daughter's foot was caught m a gap m a metal drain cover. The writer also expressed doubts about the effectiveness of repair work done on another drain cover with a similar defect. Workers had used wire to cover
        107 words
      • 89 15 I REFER to the letter "Thanks for being kind and patient" by "Candidate 0525, Tanjong Katong Girls' (ST, Dec 19) and wish to thank the writer for her kind words and appreciation expressed to the presiding examiner and his assistants. Every invigilator is expected to
        89 words
  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 260 15 y^ The People's for the people SPRING-CLEANING "Jk SPECIAL BUYS! a^^ »»^1 IB J f > if- *^KMaT «&^i Ik 4H *^kl Bi »»3BR >f /uniu\ I iß^^jf^' X #i2R MUV Autosol metal polish ioog k ffy I^."^^ B^~* s C*» FRZ 4 tcp alum niurn adder Toshiba Vacuum Cleaner
      260 words
    • 474 15 :^QPM l^^^V^_^_T^^^__________H r L Jk\ 1 h jjuik, i 7 >*'" BbhMß Bate Bk 1 BG^^l V^t i v. fl """^BBBmTJBr-tßP^^ua i»™ ~a^M4vJ flßr BflPJbißßi BBBlßi^Bfl^l |3E_j_/_^^^R VbmM* I**"1 'r k_^Bßßfl <Jj BF*^ak ««bl^E#^s^b™ *v» ?fty HHRSpr^jJFjir lll^ '^^bbbbbbbt^^bl B «iL* l^jar jadafe. JE'^bbbPT^H IOujITJ ■jr fl Bjp||_!_Mßjlr%| BJBjBB B^B^^BJi^^JjiO
      474 words

  • BACKGROUND
    • 1357 16  - Norplant: Birth control made easy NANCY CHNG Convenient, easy to use Minimal health risks Long-lasting Totally reversible By Bangkok Correspondent A NEW contraceptive method that is long-act-ing, convenient, easy to use and has minimal health risks to women will soon be available on the market, after several years of successful
      1,357 words
    • Article, Illustration
      225 16 WHAT It is: Norplant is a new contraceptive method that is longlasting and totally reversible. Six small capsules containing a slowrelease low-dosage hormone implanted just below the skin of a woman's arm would protect her against pregnancy for at least five years. Benefits: It is effective, safe,
      225 words
  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • 569 16 The Karamanbou Washing Machine Lucky Draw Results l^^/^fc^. .j<^^^^^ .^rf^^^ j J^M aSk "^BBk tBHi VH m/t wKKm mtKw mKKr 4&Kr 4nK^ -<m^^ .-£o^ y i^SP^ <•*** 4^^ v*^ VPk Wft Up w mpv j^^ :\MQPJi» mSf &BB MHI MWR^Wfc I| M^" l Mk "**•>»*. s^ m| '■fc, m^ '*«n
      569 words

  • TIMESDOLLAR
    • In the market
      • 33 17 Singapore barometer Up Down Unch Industrials 53 40 31 Finance 6 7 10 Hotels 1 6 2 Properties 4 5 4 Plantations 10 1 6 Mining 3 2 0 Deb/Loans 0 5 5
        33 words
      • 116 17 PRIME MININSTER Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad's optimitic 1 statement -oupled with a strong lead from Wall Street helped take prices to a mixed to selectively firm close on the Kuala Lumpur stock market yesterday. Market watchers said that the market was given an initial filip
        116 words
      • 254 17 Not buying nor selling, just waiting THE FESTIVE mood continued m the Singapore stock market yesterday. Buyers and sellers refused to do business on any major scale. There was no discernible trend m prices. The Straits Times industrial index slipped a mere 0.6 point to close at 987.39 and the
        254 words
      • 34 17 INDICES Highs Lows Straits Times Business Times Industrial Composite 1983 High 992.62 (25/8/83) 961.35 (5/7/83) 1983 Low 712.29 is'l/83) 864 88 (4/1/83) All time High 992 62(25/8/83) 961 35 (5/7/83) All-time Low 74.75(17/9/64) 550.78(12/8/82)
        34 words
      • 38 17 K.Lumpur barometer Up Down Unch Industrials 48 37 38 Finance 6 2 6 Hotels 0 2 0 Properties 3 2 4 Oil Palms 8 0 2 Tins 9 6 3 Rubbers 8 8 6 Deb/Loans 0 2 0
        38 words
      • Chief price changes
        • 45 17 T Harbour 492 +32 HLeon* Credit 765 +20 SthMsialnd 535 +20 SPP 269+17 M Banking 930 +15 Honj Leoni Ind 775 +15 Ro«y Elect 245 +15 Selantor Dred( 496 +14 Esso 1170 +10 X L Industries 670 10 Paramount 302 10 ChuanHup 300 +10
          45 words
        • 44 17 OCBC 1110 —10 Tines »ub 945 -10 Sei Properties 620 —10 KKearnes 458 —10 Rahman Hyd 370 -10 I C S 805 —5 Toshiba 720 -5 Jacks Int 640 —5 Temerteh 625 -5 Straits Trading 590 -5 HumeM 580 -5 PMHWcs 505 —5
          44 words
        • 54 17 Dec 27 Dec 2* BT Composite: 934 70 935 27 BT Indicator *****37 *****04 ST Industrials: 987.99 987 39 ST Finance: 2796 65 2801.49 ST Hotels: 913 79 913.01 ST Properties 708.34 707.98 ST Minings 290 89 291.82 ST Plantations: 1589 32 1592 15 OCBC 819 23 820 73
          54 words
        • 23 17 Chuan Hup 1.323,000 Pegi 682,000 Bonvests Hldgs 639,000 Tuan Sing Hldgs 495,000 SPP 448,000 Total turnover: 10.69 m Total value: $30.21
          23 words
      • 62 17 Bousteadßnd H C*C +10 Wearnes --10 CoW Sloraje -10 Duntopkid -2 Esso +10 CCM < GentinfJ -4 Guinness —2 Haw Par -1 F4N 10 KW I +2 MTC +10 Multi-purpose +6 hichcapt Bhd Nat Iron —5 Sime Darby +3 Robinson's -1 Rothmans I +5 Sen* Ship
        62 words
      • Short stops
        • Home
          • 69 17 THE authorised capital of Singapore Paper Products, a whollyowned subsidiary of SPP Limited, has been doubled to Ms4o million by the creation of 20 million ordinary shares of Msl each. A rights issue of 14 million ordinary shares of Msl each were alloted to, and fully subscribed by,
            69 words
          • 44 17 THE directors of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad is recommending a final dividend of 10 per cent. This, together wiih the interim dividend of 5 per- cent, makes a total dividend of If) per cent for the financial year ended Sept 30.
            44 words
          • 80 17 DIRECTORS of Synthetic Resins (Malaysia; Bemad announced thai approval has been re cefved from the Capital Issues Committee for the acquisition of 31.92 million ordinary shares of Msl each m Sarawak Motor- Industries Berhad. This represents 83.3 per cent of SMl's «'(|inty capital. However, the CIC has asked
            80 words
          • 35 17 INDUSTRIAL and Com- mercial Bank has announced that its subsidiary, Industrial and Commercial Insurance Limited, has sold its 60 per cent holding of 900.000 shares for M 54.90 per share to Lingui Developments.
            35 words
          • 49 17 THE directors of Construction and Supplies House Bhd have decided that the proposed bonus and rights issue will be made to shareholders registered with the company as on Jan 18, 1984. The registers of members will be closed from Jar 19 to Feb 8 (both dates inclusive).
            49 words
        • World
          • 55 17 TOKYO Japan's home-usp videotape recorder (VTR) production last month hit a record hij(h of 1.K6 million units, surpassing the previous all-time monthly high of 1.79 million units registered m September. The November output represented an increase of 46.5 per cent over a year ago, the Electronic Industries
            AFP  -  55 words
    • 83 17 ANOTHER two banks have increased their deposit rates. Tat Lee Bank tipped its one-two- and tnreemonth deposit rates by 1 2 per cent to 6 per cent; six months' deposit rates increased by > per cent to 8 a and both nine and 12 months'
      83 words
    • 339 17  -  SALMA KHALIK By THERE is nothing unusual m a made-in-Singapore label except when it is found on the Holiday InnLido Hotel m Beijing. The hotel m China, scheduled to open on Feb 1, was built almost entirely m Singapore by Elder Singapore Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of the
      339 words
    • 300 17 HONGKONG Hongkong business leaders are forecasting a continued economic recovery in the territory during the approaching Year of the Rat, a symbol of abundance They based their optimism on the export-led upturn m Hongkong's economy this year despite the traumas of a freefall m tho value
      AP; Oana Kyodo  -  300 words
    • 501 17  - If ever popiahs become a big thing in NZ KATHLEEN TSANG By POPIAH and green peas do go well together if the new venture which popiah -maker Tee Yih Jia Food Manufacturing and New Zealand s food giant, Watties Industries, have gone into, works. Tee Yih Jia, which makes and
      501 words
    • 73 17 THAN SING has emerged the victor In the Tuan Sing/SPP battle. As at 4 p.m. yesterday, Tuan Sing owns 50.3 per cent of SPP's issued share capital which includes 250,000 SPP shares purchased by Rothschilds yesterday at an average price of $2.69 a share on its behalf.
      73 words
    • 266 17  -  DOREEN SOH Square metres By CHARTERED BANK customers will soon have an expansive view of the Singapore River. The $330 million new Chartered Bank Building, between Battery Road and Boat Quay, will have two-storey-tall glass walls on three of the four walls of its first two
      266 words
    • 166 17 SIM LIM Square Development has appointed Penta Ocean Construction as its main contractor for Sim Lim Square, its latest and largest property project. This $146-million project is a six-storey shopping-cum-office complex modelled after Sim Lim Tower m Jalan Besar, which houses electronic and electrical
      166 words
    • 2415 18 READERS should be aware of the limitations of this information. Not every transaction, nor every price dealt m at the Singapore and Kuala Lumpur stock exchanges, is necessarily covered m "business done". Further because all dealings at a particular price are grouped together, the table does
      2,415 words
    • 1647 18 INDUSTRIALS AjMowta IMD 1.368 3 MS) (1) 3.48 (1) 3.42 I 3 II IP! 888 i 89S) (11) 1.89 (20) 1.90 AnUh BaU i Ben t (1 09S) (Hi 1 10 (22) 1.09 ABB I 54 H kaw»i i m (1 > BousU-mI (3 141
      1,647 words
    • 2785 18 All shares quoted have a par value of $1. unless otherwise specified Adjusted for scrip rights. N Tax-exempted dividend ABN is traded in lots of 10 shares each, with the price quoted in dollars. 1983 Last Yield Vol Day High Low Company Sale Change ('000) High
      2,785 words
    • Commodities
      • Article, Illustration
        35 19 CIIRRfB CloS n S P r CeS I RUBBER cents/kilo Singapore lan ***** unch Malaysia Jan 261.50 (M), down 0.75 cents tin Closing prices MS/kilo Straits Tin $29.15 unch Turnover: 122 tonnes, down 34 tonne
        35 words
      • 27 19 GOLD US$/oz Wed Tues Singapore 379.80 -380 30 380.70-381.20 Hongkong 379.60— 380 10 380 75 381.75 Mon Fri New York 380.00-381.00 380.00-381.00 London 379.70—380.20 378.50-379.00
        27 words
      • 30 19 TOKYO The Japanese Agriculture Ministry lowered its forecast of refined sugar produced from imported raws m January/March 1984 to 185,000 tonnes from the previous 284,000 estimate. Reuter.
        30 words
      • 44 19 PHYSICAL Buyers-Sellers GOLD S$ Kilobar 25,985-26.135 1 gm 26-36 5 gm 125-141 10 gm 256-272 20 gm 513-534 50 gm 1.298 1.318 100 gm 2.608-2.641 Source UOB Closing price HK$ Krugerrand 3,080 (3.095) THE GOLD report, copper and aluminium prices are not available.
        44 words
      • 21 19 Closing prices SILVER Itt/troy 0/ Wed lues Singapore 8 79-8 84 Tues Mon New York 8.75—8.80 Source Credit Swsse. Spore
        21 words
      • 49 19 BANGKOK Thai tin exports fell to 12,939 tonnes m January/September this year, down 35.3 per cent from the same 1982 period. The Mineral Resources Department said the decline mainly reflected a limited export quota given to Thailand by the International Tin Council this year. Reuter
        Reuter  -  49 words
      • 126 19 THE CRUDE palm oil market firmed further on speculative demand with sellers withdrawn m moderate trading. The refined market was quiet as operators continued to be sidelined m view of the high levels. PALM Closing prices Crude MS tonne palm oil Jan 1760 (central) 1775 (north) Feb 1620
        126 words
      • 66 19 THE Singapore rubbermarket closed steady yesterday with Jan One RSS buyers quoted at 235.75 cents per kilo, unchanged from last Friday. Over m Kuala Lumpur, the market closed slightly lower yesterday at 261.50 for Jan Int Ones RSS buyers, down 0.75 cents from Tuesday's close. The International Natural Rubber
        66 words
      • 90 19 THE Straits Tin price m Penang remained at the International Tin Agreement (ITA)'s floor level of M 529.15 per kilo. The buffer stock manager again absorbed the bulk of disposals and there was a lack of overseas demand due to Penang's heavy premium over the London price. Local
        90 words
      • 351 19 Noon ciosint Gambier prices J/100 kj f0B NSVV 230.00 (sellers) COCOnUt Source: Produce Exchange Oil Closing prices, Bulk FOB 194.00 (sellers) S'kto. ei-jodown Old drum FOB 207 00 (sellers) Rice New drum FOB 211.00 (sellers) SINGAPORE n Thai Whrte 100% 1st class Mixed (loose) 112 00 (buyers) (Kangaroo)
        351 words
      • 313 19 FOB m bales RAS MRELB (S cents/kilo) (M cents/kilo) Noon Close Noon Close Int. 1 RSS prompt 231.75— 232.75N 231.75—232 75N unq unq Int 1 RSS Jan 235 75 236 25 235.75 236 25 261.50 262 00 *****—262 00 Int. 1 RSS Feb 240 25-240 75 240 25-240.75 Int.
        313 words
    • Overseas markets
      • 641 19 I i i ii i i i i I Hongkong Hang Seng I Wednesday 874.15 (867.30) i Week ago 857.56 Australian All-Ordinaries ~7^W Wednesday 765.6 (762.5) Week ago 758.1 Australian Industrials Wednesday 998.3 (993.6) Week ago 988.4 Financial Times Industrials Tuesday (775.0) Week ago 769.8 Dow Jones Industrials Tuesday
        641 words
      • 110 19 NEW YORK The US economic recovery, fueled by consumer spending this year, will broaden its base next year to cover most major industry groups, a leading American investment statistical and advisory service predicted. In its annual survey of eight industries, Standard and Poor's
        AP  -  110 words
      • 261 19 D«c 28 HK$ Chanie Associated Hotels 093 Hank Of Cast Asia 19 40 *0\ Carrlan invest Chpunic KonK 7 Z."> +01 China I.lRht 1200 +02 mss Harb Tunnel 10 10S unch i v consortium 0 47N far Kant Exrh I'hllcx 00B0B unrh i I <> merit 9 10 i
        261 words
      • 325 19 Dk 28 Cents Chanfe (Awt) A I IHH uncr 287 unch AIM 235 > 3 Atx-rfoylp 780 unrf AM 290 Alllarwr OH 79 unch Alllert Mill 235 uncf Ampol Kxp 385 -10 Am[)'.l P<-> 182 +2 An? 588 +4 AshMm +1 II H I39f> 10 Hph. h 1'fl.rolcum 28
        325 words
      • 340 19 Dec 28 Yen Change AJInomoto 1120 20 Akal 601 -8 Amada 1040 HO Asahl (hem 427 7 Asahl (ilass 729 M Bank Tk 291 -1 BrtriKfstone 641 7 Canon 1570 +20 Casio CompuUr 1490 10 ClUsen 683 4 I) Nip Print 910 5 I) Nippon Screen 1330 -50 [line
        340 words
      • 241 19 Dec 27 US$ Chanje Alcoa 45 +1'. Allied Chem Cp 55 +1 Allls-Chalmers 16'-» Am Tel Tel 61 -S Amax Inr 24 unch Amr Corp 35 7 1 Bethlehem Stl 27 V < 1 Doping Co 45* '< Burroughs Cp 51'» S Caterpillar Co 48^ '< Chase Manhtn
        241 words
      • 135 19 NEW YORK The Pennzoil Company on Tuesday offered to buy up to 16 million shares, or 20 per cent, of the Getty Oil Company m a move it said was aimed at giving Pennzoil a voice m restructuring the major oil concern. A
        Reuter  -  135 words
    • Finance
      • 216 19 THE US DOLLAR opened at 5512.60/80 m the Singapore foreign exchange market yesterday. Trading was light and the rate closed at 552.1280/90. The greenback opened easier against major currencies and trading was quiet within narrow ranges, ahead of the year-end closing. Against the Deutscnemark, the US dollar closed at
        216 words
      • 168 19 Interbank Over the counter Foreign Local dollars to Foreign currency currency one unit of to SSIO foreign currency Australian dollar 1.90-1.91 5.29—5.18 Canadian dollar 1.71—1.71 5 92 5.82 NZ dollar 1.38—1.39 7.31-7.15 Sterling pound 3.05-3.06 3.31-3.26 US dollar 2.13-2.13 4.73-4.69 Local dollars to 100 units of foreign currency
        168 words
      • 166 19 Managers' prices for Dec 29 Singapore Unit Trust The Commerce 3.40—3 61 The Savings Fund 2.03—2.15 Spore Prog Fund 147—156 S pore Sec Fund 2.22—2.36 Spore Invest Fund 1.18—1.25 Spore Equity Fund 1.44— 1 53xd Asia Unit Trust Mai Invest Fund 2.86—3.03 Mai Prog Fund 1.53—1.62 Mai Security
        166 words
    • 563 19 LCI Receiving Receiving Ship (Voyage) Arr cargo time block B Butang (508/51A) 29/12 (2359) TA 3 *****200 L? KatennaE (*****W) 29/12(2300) FSB *****100 P5 Johore Br (268) 30/12(0700) FSB *****500/1800-1900 L 8 Omex Pioneer (13/422) 30/12 (1300) FSB *****700/2000 2100 F3 Sea Hawk (8337) 30/12 (1500) TA 3
      563 words
    • Article, Illustration
      371 19 Vessel Berth Arr Dep Keppel wharves Chery Orient 33 4 aside 29/12 Emerald Star 5 aside 29/12 KotaJaya 10/11 aside 29/12 Mendoza 35/6 aside 29/12 Oceania Star 19 aside 29/12 Rajah Brooke 20 aside 29 12 Yamasugi Maru 6/7 aside 29/12 Coral Princess 33/4 29/12 29/12 Equator
      371 words
    • 133 19 From Page 18 Kltuutß (13.008 13 70S) xd XL Kepmg (3.408 3.465) (5) 3.42 (17) 3.46 (26) 3.44 X Stdlm (5.905) (2) 5.95 (2) 5.90 Kullm (3.428 3.505) (1) 3.40 (5) 3.42 xd XT Pan (8.705) (2) 8.70 Landmark* (3.688 3.705) (5) 3.70 (13) 3.68
      133 words
    • 320 20  -  DOREEN SOH L&M Group Investment By L&M GROUP Investment shares were oversubscribed by a recordbreaking 248 times, bringing with it a total of $1.96 billion sent m with the share applications. This beats Kentucky Fried Chicken (S) Ltd's over-subscription of 191 times m May, and also
      320 words
    • 202 20 UNITED Industrial Corporation has told the Singapore stock exchange why it sold its interests m Bovasco N.V., which owns an office building m New York's Church Street. It said that besides wanting to make a profit from the appreciation m value of the property,
      202 words
    • 405 20 TYLENOL: One year after the still unsolved Chicago-area poisonings, Tylenol now sold m triple-sealed packages has regained its No. 1 position among pain relievers. Chrysler: The company has made US$5B3 million (about 551,240 million) m the first nine months, paid off all US$l.2 billion of its federally-guaran-teed
      405 words
    • 520 20 CARBIAN GROUP: When the Hongkong real estate market collapsed, George Tan's Carrian Group turned out to be a sham. Tan gave banks the impression that he was backed by anonymous wealthy Asians, when m fact he had only what he could borrow. The group, which once controlled
      520 words
    • 334 20 BEIJING The Great Wall Hotel borrowed its name from China's ancient landmark and there the similarity ends. The operators of the new 22-storey building say it is China's most modern hotel. The Great Wall Hotel, which opened the first 40 of its 1,007 rooms on Dec
      New York Times  -  334 words
    • Article, Illustration
      15 20 "We're so diversified we haven't the foggiest idea what it is we do."
      15 words
    • Innovations
      • 123 20 CHILDREN travelling m cars can be protected with child safety restraints. Made by Safe-N-Sound, an Australian company who are pioneers m the field, the restraints come m various forms to suit children of all ages newborns to 8-year-olds. The seats are flameresistant and have been tested thoroughly
        123 words
      • 152 20 PROGRAM your telephone to do what you want it to do store 21 frequently called numbers, bar it from making overseas calls, or talk, "handsfree", with someone through its intercom while you make notes. All these features, and more, are available through the EBBI6 Commandkey System,
        152 words
      • 114 20 USE a remote-control-led car alarm to prevent car break-ins. The transmitter is the size of a matchbox and works with a computer, which is fitted m the car boot, to lock or unlock all doors, boot and bonnet. It also functions as a burglar alarm. If
        114 words
      • 49 20 ARE yon breaking new ground m research? HAS your company come op with an ingenious new product? HAVE you got a bright Idea you want the world to know about? Then tell Innovationsabout it. Write E lease don't phone Times Dollar, 3M, Kirn Seng Road, Singapore §923.
        49 words
  • Page 17 Advertisements
    • 239 17 1 New Year cheers with I National at _^«g^ Lcona Joo xnvp^-^ lp; ■■■■gMgB 2-colour fiuorescent level meter K[j^!B| H j^r^^B PS^3B Dane graphic equaliser BSB^!KHHt*2ME^3rS f M&i "^jf^^S Doiby* NR system fjjr^ Phono-in jack for MM cartridge f« I|' lafetPC 81-2--* 111 FREE attractive RX Compo T-shirt Sal 91
      239 words


  • Page 19 Advertisements
    • 26 19 Scholar, Banker, X-^| I 1 C 1 I bookshops Gentlemanooldier^ The RerriiniscenceToTDr. Ya7pHENG GECK T j BpOK* Published by rimes Books International Distributed by Federal Publications >
      26 words

  • Page 20 Advertisements
    • 328 20 f Higher rates of interest for your deposits at N Chase Manhattan Bank Fixed Deposits 1 month 70/ ODa N (Minimum S$10.000) I\J r 2 months 70/ nDa (Minimum S$10,000) f /U 3 m ffite 7%p.a. V 6 months 70/ ODa > (Minimum 555,000) ff U fJmdm r 9 months
      328 words
    • 52 20 SVERIGES INVESTERINGSBANK AKTIEBOLAG SDR 25,000.000 99c Bonds duo 1985 Pursuant to the provisions of the Purchase Fund, notice is hereby given to Bondholders that no Bonds have been purchased for the Purchase Fund during the twelve-month period beginning December 1, 1982. Amount outstanding SDR 20. 7X6,00(1 SVERIGES INVESTERINGSBANK AKTIEBOLAG December
      52 words

  • Page 21 Advertisements
    • 556 21 TELEPHONE SERVICE: RATESj CLASSIFICATION GROUP v'fc/ Monday Friday 9.00 am 5.30pm Ordinory 00 per word (Mm $1 5 00) a\ r\ X^S r\r mm^r\r~Sr mm^ r\ r\/. Saturday laMaS* 1 777 -Tl^oTir^r^ A Entertainment&F OO dgu,de J* ÜbV^ ygk f\ jfc 1 f\ #^-»-l //StsJ II t-=J lr^ /af^\t /J^\
      556 words
    • 509 21 I 5 Others MOBILE DANCE MUSIC for company dinner and dance, private parties, fashion shows. Music for everyone'! enjoyment. Oil *****66. 12.30pm toti.OOpm. NEW YEAR'S EVE Dinner and dance at prestigious hotel Prizes worth $25,000 tv be won Interested call *****34 (Only limited tickets available). PERSONAL YiSiS I SERVICES i
      509 words
    • 341 21 18 Home Furniture/ Furnishing YEAR END STOCK Clearance sale for office and home furniture. Varieties of doors, supply and Instal at a very special rate (Decorative door $180; solid Nyatoh panel door $340; ordinary flush door $150 etc Welcome to Lilian Furnishing Centre tel: *****25/ *****00 *****35/ *****25. CHAINS FURNITURE
      341 words
    • 379 21 18 Home Furniture/ 18 Home Furniture/ Furnishing Furnishing ~20 Pets 27 Wanted CUTE MALE POMERANIAN. Selling cheap. Owner giving up hobby. Interested tel: *****01. MALE AND FEMALE Pomeranian, 5 weeks old with papers for sale. Tel: *****32. TOY DACHSHUND X Pug puppies. Selling, male $80, female less Brown. Tel: *****9.
      379 words
    • 406 21 WE BUY PRECIOUS metals (gold, silver, white gold, platinum, etc.), precious gems and other precious collections m any type and j form #03-070, 3rd floor, Golden Mile Complex, Beach Road, Tel: 29-*****. HIGHEST PRICES OFFERED for your gold, diamond, jewellery, watches and pawnshop tickets. Phone: *****9, *****9 Address: -03 02.
      406 words
    • 277 21 28 Health Centres/ 28 Health Centres/ Massage Massage RELAX REFRESH YOURSELF AT GREAT EASTERN i Wjt r\ Great Eastern Hotel jfi JmMF Spore 1336. '^ajJt M^ L^sflssßßss^ Ifiam la 19aa>^ 29 Beauty Culture CAREER IN ELECTROLYSIS the art of removing unwanted hair permanently. Looking for a demanding but rewarding career,
      277 words
    • 212 21 31 Tailoring Fashion rrJSLpJV Design /PS^SS Course/J"yjK* Dress-C^frktjK^ making V\6t3?3 c;=kle one 1$ V JVNmE*/ *O3 58. Sfigooore ill 'lli||4W i»k'"l T«l *****39 ***** 77 p(|j§) tp 33 Babysitting/Creches MONTESSORE TRAINED TEACHER seeks children for play group. Dist. 1954. Tel: *****08. 34 Gardening GREEN ACRE LANDSCAPING. We beautify your garden
      212 words
    • 314 21 35 House Cleaning/ Painting HOUSE PAINTING SPECIALIST. Transform your home Into a brighter, more colourful world. Call *****49/ *****78. SPECIALISED IN ALL types of cleaning, painting and renovation works at reasonable price. Call *****34. 36 House Renovation/Repair/Decor DAICOM CONSTRUCTION Sultan Plaza, 302-34 Jalan Sultan Tel»: *****32 *****33 SPECIALISES IN: general
      314 words
    • 254 21 B Today's Pick BB At classification 65 a disabled middle-aged lady seeks 'takeB^ home' secretarial work/typing/ Br mailing etc. BB' At classification 76k an "OldsBS mobile for sale 29 Beauty Culture 29 Beauty Culture From Paris we bring Laboratoire Dr. Renaud's professional skin care products for all our facials •j
      254 words

  • Page 22 Advertisements
    • 284 22 30 Hairdressing 30 Hairdressing ■gjf gj| ja> t HP^|MH^a^p^^^^^^^^^^^gJgjM|MißJgJgjajgjMJJi|^^ WWWHHH i ■fcsjJMgj nhdMH gjg^W SWpa^^Bißwt^^a^^aß^waww^a^gj BjßMHPv^mMrW|iWMt(i^^WgV I^MI i 36 House Renovation/Repair/Decor RENOVATION WORK FOR HDB, private houses undertake Office partitions, awnings and furnishings, etc. *****19 anytime. TAI TONG ELECTRICAL Plumbing Service Centre Specialist lnwater heater, household etc Tel *****50 448M24
      284 words
    • 544 22 38 TV/Video/ Sound Systems I A RELIABLE KOWA Klectrlcal specialises m antenna mstalla- tion. repairing all kinds of video. colour TV. and washing ma- chines. Tel: *****28/ *****17. AN EXPRESS SERVICE and repair T.V.. video, aerial installations, hi-fi set. *****52/ *****80 Wave Electronics i < COLOUR TV. ANTENNAE installa- tion
      544 words
    • 692 22 i i 52 Office Furniture/ Furnishing JSED RECEPTIONISTS DESK In excellent condition for sale at #cry reasonable price interested, ilease call UUon *****32. POR SALE: 6 months old electronic portable typewriter/ calculator 1265 0.n.0 Tel: *****39. LOTS OF OFFICE Tables, typist ■hairs and wooden shelves for ,alsale Tel 74H4283- *****36.
      692 words
    • 658 22 60 Business Opportunities WANTED TO BUY big quantity radio transmission lamp bulbs. Brand; Thyratron. Type: 815/ 401 and SRL 354 and 352 All mark with (WK). Please contact Leong *****31. Manufacturer: Veb Werk Fur Femsehelektronlk East Germany. MICRO POROUS WATER filter (for household) seeks established direct sale agents for Singapore
      658 words
    • 620 22 66 Situations Vacant a) Professional/ Executive Growing U.S.A. trading firm seeks aggressive, intelligent, University Honours graduates only for challenging position demanding strong intuitive ability INTERNATIONAL MARKETING ANALYST Scope of activities: developing new markets/ finding new products assisting In dally trade negotiations co-ordinating new projects liaison with overseas customers Requirements: Must
      620 words
    • 615 22 66 Situations Vacant 66 Situations Vacant c) Secretarial/Clerical c) Secretarial/Clerical TIMES PRINTERS (a member of the Times Organisation) requires a female DEPARTMENTAL ASSISTANT/ STENOGRAPHER Applicants must be Singapore citizens preferably m their early twenties and should: possess a minimum of 3 GCE O' level credit passes, including English; be able
      615 words
    • 324 22 66 Situations Vacant c) Secretarial/Clerical A well established lATA travel agency has immediate vacancies for:--1) RECEPTIONIST TYPIST c OCE CV level. Typing speed of 35 to 40 w.p.m Pleasant disposition. 2) ACCOUNTS CLERK c GCE'O' level Knowledge of bookkeeping Typing speed of 35 to 40 w p m For both
      324 words
    • 414 22 66 Situations Vacant c) Secretarial/ Clerical OSINQUIP SINGAPORE INOUSTRIN. EQUIPMENT PTE. LTD Has II PARTS CLERK (MALE) tt C.I O' level Afte bei years old Possess Class 111 driving In t»m Some relevant experience In sourclng ol lieavj equipment, spare parts and preparation documental li m Transport will be provided
      414 words
    • 554 22 66 Situations Vacant c) Secretarial/Clerical FEMALE GENERAL CLERK required by a newly established construction company. Applicants must have G.C.E O" Li c Knowli orrelence Interested, please apply tn own handwriting to:--6001 BEACH ROAD -01-15 GOLDEN MILE TOWER SINGAPORE 0719 A construction firm invites applications for the following posts: A) ACCOUNTS
      554 words

  • Page 23 Advertisements
    • 529 23 Situations Vacant c) Secretarial/ Clerical ll .itmalional firm invites applih fi om Singapore citiiens for it.'rt position of:--1 0AN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ints should have: inlnium qualification of V Level, preferably In immei leal stree.ni ■I lence m library work »wli line of typing personality. MMIM also be expected I m
      529 words
    • 436 23 66 Situations Vacant c) Secretarial/Clerical Well established company requires CHINESE FEMALE TELEPHONE OPERATOR c Working place: Pandan Loop. c Must be bilingual. c Able to type. Experience not necessary. c Minimum qualifications: X>' level. c Preference will be given to those staying around Pandan, Clementi. West Coast Jurong. Apply stating
      436 words
    • 545 23 66 Situations Vacant c) Secretarial/Clerical Japanese trading company requires RECEPTIONIST CUM TYPIST 1. Singapore ettiwn, age 18 22. 2. GCE O' level. 3. Able to type on electric typewriter. Please submit full personal resume stating salary, contact telaphone number and a recent non-return-able photograph to: The Advertiser S.T. BOX A9OBSI
      545 words
    • 807 23 66 Situations Vacant c) Secretarial/Clerical JUNIOR SECRETARY required by Company m Dial. 1955. Must be fluent In English and ahle to work Independently In a small office set up. c Able to sturt Immediately. Apply with complete reaume and photo to:THE MANAGER P.O. BOX 489 SERANGOON GARDEN SINGAPORE 1955 JUNIOR
      807 words
    • 476 23 66 Situations Vacant c) Secretarial/Clerical ACCOUNTS CLERK REQUIRED b} Trading Service Company. 1 2 years' experience preferred. Call: *****12 Lucy. FEMALE TEMPORARY CLERKS/ Typists required, typing 35-40 w.p.m. Call: *****81 (#O6-03, Colombo Court) GENERAL CLERK for Import, export firm. Must be able to type. Preferably Malay Girl: *****44/ *****44. 10.00
      476 words
    • 415 23 66 Situations Vacant 66 Situations Vacant Sales i) Sales "^y^Ta The Japan's leading brewery invites applications for the post of:SALES AND MARKETING EXECUTIVE Requirements:- GCE 'A' level c Ahle to converse fluently m English and prefer ably Mandarin c At least 10 years' experience In liquor and beer business with
      415 words
    • 86 23 COSMETIC HOUSE REQUIRE Beauty Advisor. Age 18 to 2! Pleasant and friendly personal ity. Secondary education (bilin gual). Preferably those stayln at DUt. 2158. Interested appli cants please call m person at: Jalan Anak Buktt, #01-27 Buk Timah Plaza, Singapore 215 today and tomorrow from liar to spm. Something For
      86 words
    • 591 23 66 Situations Vacant 66 Situations Vacant t) Sales t) Sales Due to our expansion, we invite 6 aggressive young people to join our new sales team as SALES REPRESENTATIVE (MALE FEMALE) Requirements: Age 20 to 34 years; secondary education Self motivated and with pleasant personality Valid Class 3 driving licence
      591 words
    • 494 23 A British marketing and promotion company has immediate vacancies for FEMALE DEMONSTRATORS A PROMOTERS c Pleasant personality and speak fluent English. c Excellent wages and commission. c Experience not necessary as training will be given. c Successful applicants must be able to travel overseas. Please call: *****23 for immediate interview.
      494 words
    • 812 23 66 Situations Vacant f) Sales RCP-TV STUDIOS PTE LTD invites full or part-time SALES REPRESENTATIVES Interested telephone *****11. Mr. Toh/ Peggy. REAL ESTATE SALES EXECUTIVES (Male/ Female) We are expanding the agency division and looking for top calibre Sales Personnel. For appointment, call *****38 TIMOTHY Wanted REAL ESTATE EXECUTIVE by
      812 words

  • Page 24 Advertisements
    • 434 24 66 Situations Vacant i) Sales INDIAN SALESGIRLS REQUIRED Interested please come person •My at Asia .silk Stores. .S8 Serangoon Road, Singapore 0821. SALESGIRLS REQUIRED FOR BOUllque Interested, please call at mm Orchard Road, lucky iMa/a. ■O.i a SALESGIRL REQUIRED FOR CM ft shop at Centrepoint. Aged over l! 0, wltli
      434 words
    • 623 24 66 Situations Vacant 66 Situations Vacant 66 Situations Vacant g) Technical g) Technical g) Technical A^^^^^^^^^ 0 k We have immediate vacancies m our KATONG CENTREPOINT Store for the position of: NTC grade 3 m refrigeration air-conditioning Those without NTC grade 3 but with minimum 5 years experience m air-conditioning
      623 words
    • 324 24 Here's your chance to grow with us. Join one of the world's largest fridge compressor makers also one of Singapore's fastest growing companies as: TECHNICIANS Vacancies are open for areas of Production, Sales Engineering Maintenance. Requirements: National Trade Certificate Industrial Technicians' Certificate GCE A' or O' Level with technical background
      324 words
    • 475 24 66 Situations Vacant 66 Situations Vacant g) Technical g) Technical We require:- M& E Technicians a. Electrical I b. Plumbing J f Civil Technicians j .a. Painters b. Gardeners J V J Duties To maintain, repair and service equipment m the shopping centre. Experience Qualification NTC 2 or 3 plus
      475 words
    • 79 24 TURBODRILLING SPECIALISTS We are an international drilling services company, worldwide leader m turbodrilling technology. We are seeking experienced Directional Drillers, Drillers, Assistant Drillers, Mud-loggers. After a training period, able to carry out turbodrilllng operations m Par-Eut, Australia or other areas. Fluency m English and knowledge of Mandarin will be an
      79 words
    • 429 24 66 Situations Vacant g) Technical Wo are inviting suitably qualifta people for the po«»s of MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN VITB/ITC holders m Me chanlcal servicing Able to service and maintair Panasert or other automata machines FEMALE ENGINEERING CLERK Secondary 4 (Technica Stream education DRAUGHTSWOMAN VITB/ITC trained m draft Ing Interested candidates please
      429 words
    • 394 24 66 Situations Vacant g) Technical METALOCK (SINGAPORE) A marine and oilfield specialist with 25 years ol marina experience invites application* lor: TECHNICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE Requirements: i Minimum GCE'O' level c Possess a diploma m Marine Engineering. Those with a sound knowledge of marine engines may also apply, c Be mature,
      394 words
    • 299 24 66 Situations Vacant 66 Situations Vacant k) Production h) Production TT GJ A 7/® we COllies f^L mj E members MALE/FEMALE OPERATORS Fixed Working Hours 4.20pm 1 1.20pm 1 1.20pm 7.00 am Requirements Age 1 6 above Primary/Secondary education Attractive Benefits Salary increase after 3 months 2 increments a year
      299 words
    • 104 24 mMBV I SINGAPORE LIMITED I I Applications are I invited for the I positions f° r !"___J A Setters I. NTC 3 m Metal Machining bTqc Inspectors ]"T Completed secondary education Interested applicants should call personally or write m with contact telephone number to: The Personnel Department NMB Singapore Limited
      104 words

  • Page 25 Advertisements
    • 215 25 66 Situations Vacant 66 Situations Vacant h) Production h) Production H^jBHSSSIiI lob Applied H-:MAI E PRODUCTION OPERATOR Name: I C No: Age: Address: Tel: Education Passed: Signature: Date: i MECS 0 MATSUSHITA /I DE.NSHI (S) Vi ft VTE LTD A INDI STRIAI. MRK II £j V, SINGAPORE 2056 Z i
      215 words
    • 116 25 OMisbal (SINGAPORE) requires Minimum Primary 6 education Age 15 and above No experience needed I Minimum Primary 6 education Must be self-motivator! and prepared to work hard Age 15 and aboi/e WE OFFER: Excellent starting salary Incentive bonus Free drinks and transport provided 5-day week Daily walk-in-interview will be held
      116 words
    • 433 25 66 Situations Vacant 66 Situations Vacant h) Production h) Production II HITACHI ZZ I Hitachi Electronic Devices (S) Pte. Ltd. Due to rapid expansion, our multi-million Colour Television Picture Tubes Manufacturing Company m Jurong has the following vacancies for keen and dynamic people who seek rapid advancement and job satisfaction.
      433 words
    • 296 25 TAIKO ESJCTROHICS (S) PTE. LTD. An Established Electronic Company has Immediate vacancies for: MALE PACKERS Completed National Service Age 20-23 years c Experience not necessary c Attractive Salary c Attractive fringe benefits Walk-In Interview from 8.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. 1.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. 16, Kallang Place #03-28/36 Singapore
      296 words
    • 657 25 66 Situations Vacant 66 Situations Vacant 66 Situations Vacant I) Miscellaneous I) Miscellaneous I) Miscellaneous ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL I MFG PTE LTD An American multi-national corporation engaged m the manufacture of universal Joints and Steel forgings. We invite you to join us as:- TOOL GRINDER I Secondary education with NTC 3
      657 words
    • 494 25 66 Situations Vacant 66 Situations Vacant i) Miscellaneous I) Miscellaneous i sps publurunq bu requires TELEPHONE OPERATOR Requirements: Speaks English fluently and gracefully Good working experience m a busy pabx Must be able to work courteously under pressure KC.E. 'O' Level including English Language Preferably bi-lingual m Mandarin Applications with
      494 words
    • 313 25 President Merlin Hotel has vacancies for the following positions:--1) SECURITY GUARDS (Male/Female) Age above 20 years 12 hour shift Ability to read and write simple English 2) TELEPHONE OPERATORS (Male/Female) Age 18 above 3 shift Bilingual m English/ Mandarin preferred 3) CASHIERS (Male/Female) Age 18 above 3 shift 4) GENERAL
      313 words
    • 223 25 66 Situations Vacant 1) Miscellaneous York Hotel I CONFIDENTIAI CLEI TYPIST i X i level In nghsh Know I'- NIGHT AUDITOR < ;t X t) level Knowledgi I I 3 OUTSTATION CAS" OCE O level R preferred 4 RESTAURANT WAITERS Si I At leasl I > ence 5 LOUNGE WAITRFSSES
      223 words

  • Page 26 Advertisements
    • 359 26 66 Situations Vacant I) Miscellaneous Jl denude, iS-SOfff** to aprf (Jpeusto** PRODUCTION OPERATORS Permanent Day Shift: Mondays to Fridays 730 am to 4.48 pm Permanent 2nd Shift: Mondays to Fridays 4.48 pm to 1.18 am Shift allowance provided. Free transport home provided. Permanent Night Shift: Mondays to Fridays 10.00 pm
      359 words
    • 453 26 66 Situations Vacant 1) Miscellaneous MAYA GROUP OF COMPANIES Invites applications for the following posttlons:--1) Assistant Manager (Paper A Printing Div.) c GCE 'A' level, able to speak English Mandarin c At least 5 years' sales experience In printing paper 2) Accounts Clerk c OCE O' level, ability to type
      453 words
    • 301 26 66 Situations Vacant 1) Miscellaneous SUMIDA ELECTRIC (S) PTE LTD at Bendemeer Road urgently requires DELIVERY DRIVERS c Age 20 to 25 years. c Chinese c Minimum sec. 2 education. c Completed N.S. c Minimum 1 year of class 3 driving. c Starting salary: $450 p.m. Interested parties, please call
      301 words
    • 502 26 66 Situations Vacant I) Miscellaneous Wtangter requires A) VAN DRIVERS B) STORE ASSISTANTS Requirements: For Post (A): Chinese Singaporean. Completed full-time National Service. Able to write and speak simple English. Possesses valid Class 3 driving licence. For Pott (B): Age 16 and above. Completed Primary education or VITB Certificate In
      502 words
    • 456 26 66 Situations Vacant I) Miscellaneous PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS (MALE) Applicants should be below 30 years and possess OCE'O' level )vmi motorcycle An interest In field work. Completed or exempted from N.S Kxpenence is not required as training will be provided. Successful applicants will be paid an attractive salary with fringe benefits.
      456 words
    • 548 26 66 Situations Vacant I) Miscellaneous A new fast food company m Jurong requires a DESPATCH RIDER for Immediate employment Possess valid class 2 licence Own motor-cycle preferred Able to speak and write simple English Interested applicants please call personally at: 23 Chin Bee Avenue Singapore 2261 SBS Bus No. 246
      548 words
    • 545 26 66 Situations Vacant I) Miscellaneous CRYSTAL PALACE Due lo rapid expansion, require:--1) STORE ASSISTANT c Must be able to handle stock card 3) GENERAL WORKERS Attractive salary with Incentives. Free medical benefits. c Good bonus Interested applicant, please call personally at: 456 River Valley Road (opposite FftN Factory) between 11am
      545 words
    • 501 26 66 Situations Vacant i) Miscellaneous Steel and Hardware Company requires persons experienced m: SUB-CONTRACTOR fixing and painting of steel products at construction site The above steel products are mild steel grille gates, folding and sliding doors, aluminium bathroom doors, hoppers, letterboxes, etc. Interested please call: John Nam Tel: *****19/ *****00
      501 words
    • 500 26 66 Situations Vacant Miscellaneous SEOUL GARDEN KOREAN RESTAURANT has IminediaU- vacancies for: I WESTERN SEAFOOD COOK 1 Must have experience WAITRESSES Experience preferred but not essential. Interested parties, please call personally at: Parkway Parade, 02-56 Singapore 1544 Urgently required a DELIVERY MAN Possess Class II and 111 licence i Able
      500 words
    • 868 26 66 Situations Vacant I) Miscellaneous A FOREIGN OFFSHORE bank requires an experienced Driver/ Office Messenger The successful applicant must be a Chinese, conversant m English, age 25 and above. Please phone *****73 for an interview ESTABLISHED COMPANY REQUIRED General Clerk. Preferably with experience and knowledge of bookkeeping and computer Interested
      868 words

  • Page 27 Advertisements
    • 779 27 66 Situations Vacant I) Miscellaneous DOCTOR WANTED AS IOCUm as slstanl tor group practice nui Marga MALAY/INDIAN DRIVERS rec|tnr ed, age 40 ft above Call :i:uwttu I ofl 03, Colombo Court i MALE CLEANER AND Supervisor required Please contact tel &*****3 *****3 office boy urgently required oy nn architectural firm
      779 words
    • 591 27 76 Vehicles For Sale b) BMW ALMOST 1982 BMW 3231 Auto 1 Director's Hanker Owner Aircon. radio cassette Sport rims. I >v July 19M Done *****0 km Rust proofing Accident free Original showroom condition view Thomson Road, Blk l. a(H-:i:c!(; (Opp Thomson Medical Centre) 1980 BMW 520, PARF eligible, original
      591 words
    • 777 27 76 Vehicles For Sale c) Datsun/Nlssan lowlnteresi S$3 2 ZJ Authorised NISSAN Dealer DTTldiliam (A mem Der oi Main Office/Showroom: -150/152 MacKenzie Road Tel: *****55 ALMOST 1983 SUNNY 13 5-apeed One private owner, tax 10/84. hifi, tuff-kote Downpayment $4,000. ***** 1 H. ALMOST 78 DATSUN Coupe, PARF, tax new, alrcon,
      777 words
    • 763 27 76 Vehicles For Sale c) Datsun/Nlssan \paytnent= nts I IOIOI! I'll I ID r RuOy Group) East Coast Branch: Paramount Shopping Centre Tel: *****55 76 Vehicles For Sale d) Flat 1975 GOOD CONDITION Flat 128. PARF eligible, road tax till May '84. Tel: *****00 ext. 4285. 1977 FIAT 131 Auto.
      763 words
    • 826 27 76 Vehicles For Sale i) Honda COMPANY REG ALMOST 1981 HONDA Accord 4-door Fully automatic, original metallic gold $20,900. *****53. DEC. 1979 HONDA Accord 4-door Aircond, brand new hi-fi system. Tax May 84. Beautiful condition. $21,700 negotiable. Tel: *****80. END 1979 HONDA Accord 1600, 4door Atrcond, cassette, sports rims, good
      826 words
    • 821 27 76 Vehicles For Sale h) Mercedes SIN X AH HENG MOTOR TRADING 55 Idns Road Singapore 1233 TEL:- *****31/ *****60 MERCEDES c '82 280Sauto c '81 280S auto c '81 200 auto '80 2(Ki auto '80 200 manual '78 200 manual c '77 250 manual (Co reg.) '74 280 manual
      821 words
    • 680 27 76 Vehicles For Sale 76 Vehicles For Sale 76 Vehicles For Sale 76 Vehicles For Sale j i) Mitsubishi 1) Mitsubishi i) Mitsubishi 1) Mitsubishi VOP\v\^\\>>* k >» eN «9^ C^ A MITSUBISHI MOTORS Better technology keeps us ahead (Sit&(£^ CYCLE CARRIAGE (ENTERPRISES) PTE LTD \gBßg/ A member of the
      680 words
    • 306 27 1981 MITSUBISHI LANCER 5 speed I One owner, full accessories, selling $19,800 0.n .0. Contact *****81/ 2 after llanv 1981 MITSUBISHI LANCER 1400 GL. one private owner, full i ries, highest offer set urea Tel: *****5. S.E. Ho. 1981 MITSUBISHI GALANT 1600 OS. 1 lady owner. Excellent condition Price negotiable.
      306 words
    • 542 27 76 Vehicles For Sale 76 Vehicles For Sale J) Toyota J) Toyota v£h i TEST DRIVE... > THE EXCITING NEW fei*"^ I CORONA 1 6 Jj *^^^W PARF $26 800 ARF S34 900 > i^Qlf fSfc SPACIOUS, POWERFUL, p r F"* ECONOMICAL i /T^C JW NEW COROLLA 1.3 'MviT<*~*\lh DX
      542 words
    • 440 27 1978 TOYOTA COROLLA In very good condition. Price $13,400. Interested call *****11 ext 210 271. 1979 TOYOTA CELICA Alrcondltloned, new paint, $19,000. Interested parties please call *****51 MrChua. 1979 TOYOTA CORONA 1800 c.c. One company owner. Aircond, cassette. Tax new. Good condition. Price: $30,500. Tel: *****00. 1980 TOYOTA CROWN Super.
      440 words

  • Page 28 Advertisements
    • 880 28 rEEE^EEEEEEE^EEEESSEE!!EE!!E I 76 Vehicles For Sale k) Others RED PORSCHE 928S manual With black leather interior One owner manufacture i >ct ho m showroom condition Asking SUiH.mni 0.n.0 m *****5, Peter Wong ALMOST 1983 PONY 1' 1200 I pi I vatc owner Airconditioned, i as sette. showroom condition Dnlj Loan
      880 words
    • 891 28 76 Vehicles For Sale I) Commercial Vehicles LEE ENG FOO 4 BROTHERS MOTOR PTE LTD 391, Balcstier Road (1232) Te1; *****26 (3 lines) 1982 Mazda T3OOO dietel 10' ateel Ituzu petrol 10' ateel Datsun 120Y van aircond Dalsun C2O stationwagon Mil L3OO van 1981 Toyota DX 1300 van aircond Toyota
      891 words
    • 545 28 77 Vehicles Wanted TANGLIN USED CARS CO. otters goud prices for all used cars Any make model Also requlred PARF scrap cars and expott documents of any engine capacity 69. Killiney Road Singapore 0923 Tel: *****83 *****69. CASH PAYMENT FOR Q plate, company registered. PARF/ non PARK and secondhand vehicles
      545 words
    • 655 28 I ACCOMMODATIONS ■H PROPERTIES 86 Accommodations Vacant a) Houses Luxurious Prestigious Brand New Bungalow at GALLOP VILLAS for rent: Read) lor occupation In Keb 1984 Private swimming pool 5 bedrooms and servants att. idled bathrooms Large entertainment area and beautiful patio semi Furnished Everything new Di-t m Ideal home for
      655 words
    • 783 28 86 Accommodations Vacant a) Houses DIST. 11, DETACHED HOUSE, j double-storey, 3 bedrooms, study, servant's, spacious living.' dining. Marble Flooring. 9,000 sq.ft. Nice garden, covered garage. $3,000 only! Deans Property *****55. DIST 10 DETACHED BUNGALOW near Shangri-La Hotel beautifully renovated. 3 bedrooms/ servant's, spacious living' dining, large mature garden, partially
      783 words
    • 758 28 86 Accommodations Vacant a) Houses OIST. 21 DOUBLE-STOREY SEMIDETACHED, 4 plus l bedrooms, bathroom attached, fully furnished with aircon, $2,100 pin negotiable Call *****11 OIST 21, JALAN LAYANG-LAYANG Off Jurong Kechll, 2-storey split-level semi-detached 4,700 sq ft Land. 4 bedrooms. $2,500 0.n.0. Chambers: *****77. DIST. 2057 CLOVER PARK doublestorey corner
      758 words
    • 606 28 86 Accommodations 86 Accommodations 86 Accommodations Vacant Vacant Vacant b) Apartments b) Apartments b) Apartments 4 Ffiß EffST PLfiZfi /ku n. I I LUXURIOUS fiPfiRTMEMTS I I At the junction of Scotts/Orchard Roads. Next to Hyatt Hotel. I I Creates a new era m cosy modern living. Ui'il'i'ilJ»lMfJL»i«t«lll»V.lffWl I INDOOR
      606 words
    • 346 28 Dist. 11 Hillcrest Arcadia m the vicinity of Dutch Japanese association. Peaceful location and amidst lush greenery. Easily accessible to the city 3 bedrooms, fully aircond, superb country club facilities $3,800 fully furnished c Dist. 5 Japanese International School vicinity. Brand new spacious 3-bedroomed apartment plus servant's. 1,900 sq.ft. Swimming
      346 words
    • 282 28 i DIST. 9 CAIRNHILL PLAZA 3 bedrooms, spacious living/ dining areas $3,800 $4,500. c DIST. s GRANGE HEIGHTS 3 bedrooms. 1 study, split-level living/ dining areas. Pool, tennis i court. $4,000. I c DIST 9 I Brand new PENTHOUSE, 4 bedrooms with bath attached. $5,500. BANYAN PROPERTIES *****77 International Plaza
      282 words
    • 853 28 86 Accommodations Vacant b) Apartments DIST. 9 DRAYCOTT TOWERS, exclusive 2 3-bedroomed apartment- townhouae Walking d lsto American and Tanglln Club Spacious living/ dining Central alrcond. Pool and 24--hour security Immediate occupation Rental $3,800 upwards Han Boons *****70 DRAGON MANSION APARTMENT. 3 bedrooms. 2nd floor, partially furnished $1,800 0.n.0 Sunset
      853 words

  • Page 29 Advertisements
    • 588 29 86 Accommodations Vacant b) Apartments OIST 9 PACIFIC MANSION 3 bed i oomed renovated, fulls fui rtlshed Available Immediately suit, ibie tor Japanese and K<> lean Rental 11,750 Acclaim Realty OIST 9. GRANGE HEIGHTS. I bed roomed ap v tment, spacious iiv ing room, split level Swimming pool tennis court
      588 words
    • 824 29 86 Accommodations Vacant b) Apartments dist. 10 corona ville brand new .i storey townhouse, 3 bedrooms, attached bathroom, fully furnished $.I.tXKI inclusive maintenance *****83 DIST. 12 BALESTIER ROAD spa clous 3-bedroomed walk-up apartments Unfurnished fully furnished $1,;«H) $1,500. RodfC *****67 *****79. DIST 10 OFF STEVENS Road lavishly furnished maisonette. 3
      824 words
    • 795 29 86 Accommodations Vacant b) Apartments DIST 7, (THE PLAZA beautifully furnished. 1 and 2-tieilrooniecl apartments, seavlew facilities. $i,HOo H0u5ew0rk!, *****64. DIST 9, CHEN YUAN Mansion, high floor. 3 plus 1 servant's room, fully furnished. Contact *****01 *****63 DIST. 9, DRAGON PEARL Apartment. 3 bedrooms, swimming pool. Immediate occupation. Contact *****01
      795 words
    • 807 29 86 Accommodations Vacant c) Rooms FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS, Katong area, near schools Meals, laundry provided. $450 p.m. Tel: *****42 FURNISHED/UNFURNISHED ROOMS available m various districts for students, singles, couples Please call *****92/ *****96 FURNISHED ROOMS IN Clement!/ Ayer Rajah for students with food and lodging/ working singles *****42. FURNISHED/UNFURNISHED ROOMS/
      807 words
    • 668 29 87 Accommodations Wanted b) Apartments i MARRIED COUPLE URGENTLY re- I quires 3 4/5-roomed HDB. Any location, flexible budget *****85. (No agents). SEVERAL EXPATRIATES URGENTLY requires apartments houses at Dists B, 10, 11 or others $1500 to $5,000 Arriter *****24 *****28. WORKING BACHELORS WISH to rent 4/5-room HDB flat Jurong,
      668 words
    • 1017 29 89 Properties For Sale 89 Properties For Sale a) Houses a) Houses DBS FINANCE FOR BETTER HOME FINANCING Up to 100% of valuation including use of CPF savings. Attractive interest rates: 1 to 10 years 9V*% p.a. 11 to 25 years 9V 2 p.a. Bridging finance available. HUDC (Phase 1)
      1,017 words
    • 560 29 89 Properties For Sale a) Houses dist 15 duku road pre-war single-storey terrace. Approx 1 .700 sq it 2 bedrooms utility. Freehold. Vacant possession. $220,000 Everton 250tJ3M DIST. 23 BUKIT TIMAH Hilltop 2 1/2-storey bungalow. Unique architect design. 11.300 sq.ft, mature garden $i.45M. Bemers, *****66 DIST. 28 SELETAR GARDEN. Double-storey
      560 words
    • 622 29 89 Properties For Sale a) Houses DIST 26. TEACHER'S ESTATE 2 1/2-storej terrace 1804 sq.fi 3 bedrooms, 2 studies $480,000 *****96 (agent) DIST. 21 DOUBLE-STOREY TERRACE, well maintained. 2.100 sq.ft $610,000. Immediate sale Contour *****19 GOLDEN HILL 2 1/2 STOREY terrace, split-level, marble, parquet. 3 rooms .servant's. $530,000. *****53/ *****29,
      622 words
    • 816 29 89 Properties For Sate b) Private Apartments URGENT SALE I With vacant possession I CALROSE GARDEN 1510.000 CAMBRIDGE VILLAGE $550,000 GOODLUCK GARDEN $460,000 HOLLAND VIEW $495,000 HIGH POINT SHELFORD VALE $750.0(K) Lindtrac Services Pte Ltd *****79 (5 lines) 1 PEARLBANK APARTMENT 26th floor. 2434 sq.ft. Fully furnished. 4 bedrooms, 3
      816 words

  • Page 30 Advertisements
    • 811 30 89 Properties For Sale 89 Properties For Sale 89 Properties For Sale 89 Properties For Sale 89 Properties For Sale 89 Properties For Sale b) Private Apartments b) Private Apartments b) Private Apartments b) Private Apartments b) Private Apartments b) Private Apartments HOA NAM BUILDING I m f y/ 'I
      811 words
    • 218 30 OCEAN PARK APARTMENT 2074 sq.ft. 3 bedrooms, 1 servant's, high floor, excellent finishes, completion March. $580,000 negotiable. *****26. TAI KENG GARDEN apartment for sale, dlst 1953. 3 bedrooms, builtin area 1500 sq.ft. Freehold. Ample carpark. Enquiries *****28 TAN TONG MENG Tower, area about 3,400 sq ft. m dlst 11.4 bedrooms,
      218 words
    • 545 30 DIST 22 APARTMENT FACING Japanese Garden. 3 bedrooms/ servant's. 1,300 sq.ft. Foreigners eligible. $235,000. Chelsea *****11. DIST. 5, WESTPEAK High floor, facing sea, 1,900 sq.ft.. full condominium facilities, foreigners eligible. City Real Estate *****91. DIST. 5, VISTA PARK Condominium. 925 sq.ft. 2 bedrooms, hall, kitchen, selling $253,000. Contact *****61. No
      545 words
    • 840 30 89 Properties For Sale c) HDB/HUDC Apartments SELLING FULLY FURNISHED 3 rooms Telok Blangah Crescent intermediate terrazzo throughout Ceramic tiles for kitchen Offer to *****30 (Office Hours) 27H5468 After 6.30|>.m TELOK BLANGAH DRIVE Point block 5- roomed flat, loth floor. morning sun. good view All Italian ceramic tiles, with furniture
      840 words
    • 763 30 89 Properties For Sale c) HDB/HUDC Apartments 4 ROOMS. ANG MO Kio Aye 3 Marble throughout Rooms cabinet Kitchen cabinet $ioa,(xx o n o *****40 ANG MO KIO 4-roomed, near Central, ceramic throughout, kitchen cabinet. $110,000 neg *****11 ANG MO KIO 4-roomed corner renovated, asking: $105,000 0.n.0 Tel: *****05, Katherlne
      763 words
    • 551 30 91 Factory Spaces 91 Factory Spaces m i ij^SmSSSSSSSiSSSSSSmSSm^^^SSSSSSm SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS^SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSiA I 1 TGH BUILDING at Tannery Lane off MacPherson Road. This is a high quality development small enough with only 1 1 units to ensure that your presence and identity are easily recognised. I Tenancy areas from 210 sq.m. to
      551 words
    • 330 30 93 Office Spaces b) Rental THE ARCADE COLLYER QUAY Excellent Office Space For Rental Areas from 3,000 sq ft to 7.707 sq ft on high floor Reasonable Rental Ready for Immediate occupation Please call: *****66 (Miss Jenny Ho) or *****66 (Mb Dora Phoon) CENTRAL BUILDING TO LET Havelock Road SHOPS
      330 words

  • Page 31 Advertisements
    • 1095 31 91 Factory Spaces 91 Factory Spaces 91 Factory Spaces I J^l^l^lL City Developments Jfjnoperty j^ e one-stop shop for warehouse, bnOWC3S€| factory, showroom. Industrial Property Showcase is a department store of industrial properties for lease Bobby Mok Jannie Go h Or purchase *****47 *****15 *****82 *****82 *****83 *****83 A City
      1,095 words
    • 699 31 93 Office Spaces b) Rental 400 SQ.FT TO let at Tan Boon Llat Building, Inside CBD. 1 alrcond. Own entrance. *****36. 810 SQ.FT. PEACE Centre, well partitioned, central alrcon up to 9pm. $2,200 p.m. Tel: *****67. 94 Shop Spaces a) Sale SHOPB FOR SALE OR LEASE CoM Storage Cantrcpoint Ground
      699 words
    • 807 31 94 Shop Spaces 94 Shop Spaces 94 Shop Spaces < »> «enfal A; Rental b) Rental SPACE 1| for Rent i or Purchase I (at busy North Bridge Road) Ideal for business m: Garment wholesale Electrical wholesale Textile wholesale Hairdressing Snack bar Rental from $4.00 per sq. ft. H (inclusive
      807 words
    • 520 31 95 Other Real Estate 95 Other Real Estate FREEHOLD RADIATA PINE PLANTATION Description of Land Lot 5 Deposited Plan *****7 Vol. ***** Folio 250 (111.5 acres or 45.13 ha). Par 121 Deposited Plan *****7 Vol ***** Folio 140 (80.0 acres or 32.38 ha) at Argalong m the Shire of Tumut,
      520 words
    • 748 31 102 Tours Special 5 Days HAADYAI/SONGKHLA 4«h m Inclusive: %J> I*T J Luxury 2 Way Aircon Coach, b Meals Ist CLASS HOTEL (THE REGENT HAAOYM) 7 Dm HDY/PHUKET/PHAN6A tf* O O O lnc lX ye %p\SW«/ ey Coach-A»-Boat IMMh Ist Class Hote) 90 BANGKOK /PATTAYA $399 100. BKK/PATTAYA/HDY $459 120
      748 words

  • Page 32 Advertisements
    • 900 32 102 Tours 102 Tours 102 Tours 8 -Day Japan Disneyland Express $2266 2 full days to see the wonders Kamakura, including a bullet train and thrills of Tokyo Disneyland ride. Shop at japan's largest underthe newest biggest Disneyland ground shopping centre. m the world. 8 fun-filled days for only *****6.
      900 words
    • 516 32 103 Where To Stay Plan great escapes to Holiday Inn Johor Bahru Breakaway Special I i Twin shai MS2O 00 I I Swim A Splash Special Ms4ooo pei i*" l room (from I lay Honeymoon Specials iplus AmeiiLan brc iHoneymoim 3 days 2 nights a MS24O UU Honeymoon Special II
      516 words
    • 717 32 109 Academic ENGLISH AT 'O' LEVEL Specially designed by experi- enced A qualified teachers to prepare students for 1984 exam. New Classes Commencing At: CLIFFORD EDUCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE #05-3545, Block 162, Buklt Merah Town Centre Tel: *****90 (8 lines) Tue 2.00-4.00pm 3/1 Thur 2.00-4.oopni 5/1 Sat 200-4.00pm 7/1 Mon 7.00-8.30pm
      717 words
    • 671 32 109 Academic 109 Academic Stamford I Academic courses 1 984 CITY SCHOOL OF COMMERCE DAY-TIME COURSES Applications are now invited for admissions to full-time (day) and part-time (day/evening) courses: PRE-UNIVERSITY 1 2 1 GCE 'O' and 'A' Level Commerce. Arts and Science subjects. OTHER EVENING COURSES 2. GCE 'O' Level
      671 words
    • 503 32 110 Computer BASIC/ COBOL COMPUTER PROGRAMMING COURSES Specially designed for students, school leavers and others. Intensive Course: Mon. to Fri. 9a.m. 12p.m.; 12p.m. 3p.m.; 3p.m. 6p.m. Normal Course: Mon./ Tues./ Wed./ Thurs./ Fri., 7p.m. 10p.m.; Sat./ Sun.: 9a.m. 12p.m.; 12p.m. 3pm. and 3p.m. 6p.m. Limited vacancies, please enrol early: BTCS
      503 words
    • 569 32 111 Typing/Secretarial 111 Typing/Secretarial What mikM ATT »p»ci«l? Professional teachers electronic typewriters word processors tetex machine guest speakers simulation exercises case studies management films visits to commercial establishments I friendly atmosphere J f Full Time Private Secretary's Courses commence on I 3 January 1984 Part Time Private Secretary's Courses commence
      569 words
    • 390 32 112 Commercial/ Technical NEW CLASSES COMMENCING IN JANUARY BOOKKEEPING (ELEM) Sun 11.00- 100pm 8/1 Mon 8.30-10.00pm 9/1 SHORTHAND Tue/Thur 6.00- 7.00pm 10/1 IMPORT/EXPORT Sun 2.00- 5.00pm 8/1 Tue 8.30-10.00pm 10/1 JAPANESE LANGUAGE Thur 8.30-10.00pm 5/1 BASIC PROGRAMMING Mon 7.00-10.00pm 9/1 M/W/F 3.30- 5.00pm 9/1 PRIVATE SECRETARY CERTIFICATE COURSE Commencing 16th
      390 words
    • 373 32 112 Commercial/ Technical WORD PROCESSOR TRAINING I i\irn tn operate WANG and PHILIPS word processors Our intense t courses nrc offered weekly m daytime and evening sessions 8-penofl classes ensure excellent supervision by certified instructors Kingsley School of Word Processing Mac Donald House 40 Orchard Road #06-02 Singapore 0923 Tel:
      373 words

  • across the CAUSEWAY
    • 296 33 Thai and Malaysian troops to raid CPM hideouts BANGKOK, Wed THAILAND and Malaysia today launched a major assault against guerillas of the outlawed Communist Party of Malaya (CPM), Thai military sources said. They said about 2,500 Thai soldiers were taking part m military operations against the
      Reuter; Bernama  -  296 words
    • 282 33 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. More than 500,000 people will vote today and tomorrow for a new government to lead the oil rich state of Sarawak. Observers said it was a foregone conclusion that the current National Front government would retain control of the state
      UPI  -  282 words
    • 72 33 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Computer programmer Jasbeerpal Singh of Singapore was jailed for 15 months today for stealing a wallet. The magistrate also ordered Jasbeerpal. 27, who has had two previous convictions, to undergo a year's police supervision. Jasbeerpal, who admitted stealing the wallet, also pleaded guilty to a
      NST  -  72 words
    • 68 33 New Malay paper out soon KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. A new Bahasa Malaysia daily will hit the streets on Jan 10. The tabloid, Harian Nasional (The National Daily), will initially be published m two editions and circulated nationwide. Its slogan is "The voice of the People m a new Era" and
      AFP  -  68 words
    • 256 33 One patrol craft made locally JOHOR BARU, Wed. The Royal Malaysian Navy's strike capability will be upgraded with the acquisition of eight more vessels of various types, including one that is being constructed locally. Deputy chief of navy Rear Admiral Datuk Abdul Wahab Nawi
      Bernama  -  256 words
    • 188 33 More return home as floods recede in some areas JOHOR BARU, Wed. All 113 flood victims m two evacuation centres here returned to their i homes this evening as flood waters m some areas subsided. A total of 905 victims I have returned to their homes m Johor so far.
      Bernama  -  188 words
    • 274 33 National Front MPs to be briefed on new Bill KUALA LUMPUR, Wed National Front MPs will meet m Parliament House on Jan 8 to discuss the new amendments to the Constitution which will be tabled at a special sitting of the Lower House the next day. The MPs are expected
      NST  -  274 words
  • Page 33 Advertisements
    • 843 33 112 Commercial/ 112 Commercial/ 112 Commercial/ Technical Technical Technical KEY PERSONNEL BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED Ist floor, Eagle House 10 William Street Perth 6000 Tel: 09 321 6051 Telex: AA***** of WESTERN AUSTRALIA offers the next intake for the CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS SECRETARIAL SKILLS (an Australian government-authorised course) Commencing: 13th Feb
      843 words
    • 333 33 113 Language JAPANESE. THAI, FRENCH, Mandarin, Engliih conversations by language experts Success guaranteed *****5/ *****45/ *****11 *****34. MANDARIN SOUND FOUNDATION lessons for young children as 2nd language and conversational for foreigners by Experienced Tutor Please ring *****71. THAI, JAPANESE, ENGLISH, Mandarin Classes/individual/ cassette courses Peninsula Language Centre Peninsula =04-42, tel:
      333 words
    • 92 33 r^* iL'TiiMrii i J 1 .^^^^JB^H Hbt ■H IHr ■VH ■■p'^^i l lii M HB^^^ BBB^^^^^ i BBBIK tIRO Jl^Kfllßl BHr BBBVJflflr Bfir v^BHP^ t^ BBi^ B^B/ B^HL fl^Bb 91 jl^ IB^r B^^^*^Bl dfl IbK 1 19 bW>%^bw. jli bf bMs?4s^bc^bl^ v |vff i^F Mh rift? BttZ£3CnXC2i2 3^T**^S B^V*"***?**lbH bw^fl
      92 words

  • TIMESPORT
    • 537 34 Pat cuts Nystrom to size m 98 sizzling minutes to clinch the Davis Cup MELBOURNE, Wed AUSTRALIA clinched the 1983 Davis Cup here today when their powerhouse Pat Cash overwhelmed docile Swede Joakim Nystrom m straight sets at sundrenched Kooyong Stadium. Cash cut Nystrom to pieces m
      AFP; AP  -  537 words
    • 417 34 Youngster overcomes nerves for finest win MELBOURNE, Wed. Pat Cash, the spoilt brat of Australian tennis, grew up today. Cash has been known more for his clashes with officialdom than his tennis expertise during a short, explosive career. He put all that behind him and wrote his
      AP; UPI  -  417 words
    • 261 34 MELBOURNE, Wed. Pakistan, pinned on the rack by Australia's plundering batsmen for most of the day, struck back dramatically with three late wickets to keep alive the chance of winning the Fourth cricket Test. Leg-spinner Abdul Qadir caused the damage, dismissing Allan Border, Greg Chappell
      Reuter; AFP  -  261 words
    • Article, Illustration
      490 36 Lowly Leicester explode the Anfield myth LONDON, Wed. Lowly Leicester City made nonsense of the widely-held belief that the only thing you take away from Anfield is the match programme when they held English First Division leaders Liverpool to a 2-2 draw yesterday. Leicester looked poised to stage
      Reuter  -  490 words
    • 383 36 Luton 0 West Ham 1 (0-0) Patience paid off for West Ham when Tony Cottee, standing m for the suspended Dave Swindlehurst, netted after 76 minutes. Luton earlier had subjected West Ham's defence to constant pressure but paid dearly for missed chances. 16,343.
      AP  -  383 words
    • 215 36 Platini the national hero of France PARIS, Wed. Michel Platini was acclaimed a national hero m France today after being voted European Footballer of the Year. Platini, 28, who joined Juventus last year, won the coveted "Golden Ball" award organised by France-Football magazine m a landslide victory to become the
      Reuter  -  215 words
    • 64 36 LONDON, Wed. England all-rounder lan Botham again ignored the plea by the Test and County Cricket Board when he turned out for Scunthorpe m their Third Division home soccer game against Preston yesterday. Botham, who leaves with the MCC party for their winter tour of New Zealand,
      AFP  -  64 words
    • 263 36 County see yellow MANCHESTER, Wed REFEREE Derek Owen made his mark at Old Trafford yesterday when he booked nine Notts County players m their 3-3 First Division soccer draw with Manchester United. The only two players to escape were two-goal hero Justin Fashanu and Rachid Harkouk. In the first half,
      AFP  -  263 words
    • 250 36 LONDON, Wed. ARSENAL'Scare taker manager Don Howe insisted today that he still wants to occupy the Highbury hot seat and support is growing m his bid to become the club's manager. Howe's case to be appointed was strengthened by Monday's away win against
      AFP  -  250 words
    • 1290 36 DIVISION ONE Arsenal 1 Birmingham 1, Aston Villa 0 Tottenham 0, Liverpool 2 Leicester 2, Luton 0 West Ham 1, Manchester United 3 Notts County 3, Norwich 0 Ipswich 0, Southampton 1 Watford 0, Sunderland 3 West Bromwich 0, Wolverhampton 3 Everton 0. DIVISION TWO Brighton 1 Fulham
      1,290 words
    • Latest
      • 82 36 MADRAS, Wed. Former Indian skipper SuniJ Gavaskar today set a world record by scoring his 3tth Test century minutes before tea on the fourth day of the Sixth and final Test cricket match against the West Indies. An estimated 35,000 crowd gave a standing ovation to
        AFP  -  82 words
    • 363 37  -  J. K.VIKNDKAN ABOUT 3,000 spectators turned up at Bukit Chermin yesterday to watch Fandi Ahmad and the Singapore ex-internation-als beat the Port Authority Recreation Club 4-2 m a practice soccer match. Most had come to see the FC Groningen player, who tomorrow guests for the
      JONATHAN CHOO  -  363 words
    • 322 37  -  i. RAJENDRAN REST OF SPORT.. .REST OF SPORT.. .REST OF SPORT.. .REST OF SPORT.. .REST OF SPORT.. .REST OF SPORT.. .REST OF SPORT A NEW under-20 competition for junior colleges has been incorporated m this year's Singapore Cricket Club seven-a-side rugby tournament m February. Following
      322 words
    • 176 37  -  y. PETER SIOW SOME of the best local yachtsmen will race against Hongkong's aces m this weekend's inaugural Anchor Beer Hobie Interport Regatta, off Chanel. Among them are Pesta Sukan Hobie 18 champion David Low and South-east Asia Games gold medallists Tan Tee Suan, Edwin Low and
      176 words
    • Article, Illustration
      340 37  -  J. RAJENDRAN By Malaysian striker unable to get leave for big match A FANDI SPECAIL 4 IT'S a big disapointment for us as we had expected a lot from Chee Keong. I was informed of his decision two days ago. He is very sad that things have
      340 words
    • 316 37  -  H:\Klk.\T RAI THE Japanese have a four-year hockey plan. The Malaysians work along a similar line. But what plan is Singapore hockey based on? This was the question Japan's chief hockey coach, Fumio Ogura, posed before leaving after his junior team's successful two-match tour
      316 words
    • 126 37 Spotlight is on Kannan Holland elevens NATIONAL striker Kan nan Kunjuraman, who had to sit out of the Merlion Cup competition because of injury, will be m action for Changi United tonight when they face Gotenshita of Japan at 7.30 at the Jalan Besar Stadium. Kannan, who was the main
      126 words
  • Page 34 Advertisements
    • 46 34 Free glass m the festive 6 pack SWAN LAGER L 9 f Emßf 1 3$ i yf MMBFV' HH 1 V- s j IP? H *i^B» BS 'JW I^E& JBB On i i j. m iii-**^ ;9wSwm Available at all leading supermarkets and provision stores. 7688
      46 words
    • 78 34 B *$Kw IX2 It > I Kwii^lMßiyUiiil&il '^B^?fB Bfeftv'ftl'ffi!! '-:1W Wsm tM I^c^^V^ s /^b jp X of Asian history aye unfolded liyttß^^^2Sltiipiiii| w M f%mjw^ Far Eastern Economic Review. i I i j II II 0444p DTin/vn Ancl now e most reliable 1 1 JI I J' I I
      78 words

  • RACING
    • 630 35  -  EPSOM JEEP 2,200 m Governor's Gold Cup classic By THE Penang Turf Club's decision to lengthen the distance of the Governor's Gold Cup from 2,000 m (since 1953) to 2,200 m has sent students of form up a wall. To these serious followers of
      630 words
    • 187 35 Bounty Hawk again -and so easy PERTH, Wed MELBOURNE champion horse Bounty Hawk thrashed 11 rivals to take the As3oo,B©o (about *****,999) Channel 7 Australian Derby over 2,499 m at Ascot Racecourse here over the weekend. Ridden by John Miller, the Bart Cummingstrained three-year-old, who started even-money favourite, had five
      WAN  -  187 words
    • 422 35 ON THE TRACK with LUCKY LEO PENANG, Wed. Consistent Puteri Emas, with three wins and a third from five starts this season, showed a brilliant turn of speed on a good track here this morning. Taken out by a riding boy, the Inderapura
      422 words
    • 197 35 PERTH, Wed THE Western Australian Turf Club has started moves to have the Queen's Cup run here m 1987 the year the America's Cup challenge will be held m Western Australia. The Queen's Cup, which is run m each state m rotation, is due to
      WAN  -  197 words
  • OBITUARIES
    • Obituary, Illustration
      57 35 In Ever Loving Memory ol Our Beloved C.B. MANUEL Departed 29/12/79 Thou art gone, dear lather Gone beyond the world of tears. But the memory of you will ever linger Through the parting ypars. Always remembered by wife Irene, children and daughter-in-law. Requiem mass at Church of
      57 words
    • 41 35 The wife and family of the late SIM KWANG HUI wish to expresa their heartfelt thanks to Pastors, members of Singapore Life Church, relatives and friends for their support, prayers, attendance, assistance, condolences, donations and wreaths during their bereavement.
      41 words
    • Obituary, Illustration
      179 35 MICHAEL SOH KOON YAM DEPARTED: 28TH DEC. 1983 leaving behind loved onen:Wife: Choy Ah Lou Sons: Paul Peter James Stephen Daughter*: Catherine Elizabeth Theresa Margaret Soni-in-law: William Krygsman Joseph Quah Paul Yung Daughters-in-law: Chan Ah Keoy Judy Ng Maria Tan Janet Llm Grandchildren: Fook Loy Fook Seng Fook
      179 words
    • 49 35 143 Acknowledgements 143 Acknowledgements The family of the late Mdm. Mary Ec Siew Cheng Neo Vish to express their heartfelt thanks to relatives nends and members of the Holy Family Church for thei ittendance, kind assistance, prayers support, dona ions, condolences, wreaths and scroll during their re ent bereavement.
      49 words
    • 27 35 142 Condolences 142 Condolences With Deepest Sympathies To The Family Of The Late MR. CHAN FUN SENG Departed 23.12.83. rom: Management Staff Of RELIANCE CONTRACTORS PTE LTD.
      27 words
    • Obituary, Illustration
      46 35 In Loving Memory O ANTHONY MICHAEL Departed 29th Dec 1980 A wonderful and loving PAPA Grandchildren: MARG NETTO MARY-ANNE DESILVA MARY-LYNN DE-SILVA "In Memoriam" is (nr those who were close to you. Call *****11 K2SBO for your free booklet of "m Memoriam" verses.
      46 words
  • Page 35 Advertisements
    • 26 35 Cl 3 Div 11,200 m -1,200 m 1. Fire Glory 2. Veebeejay 3. Right Tempo 4. Daktari Dist: '2, 2 3 4, 2; 4 Time 1:13.4
      26 words
    • 71 35 The family of the late MR PANG MAN MING wish to express their heartfelt thanks to all their relatives ft friends for their kind condolences, donations A assistance during their recent bereavement. STRAITS TIMES $1500 for 15 words (run-on style) RATES $57.00 for 3cm. x 1 col (semi-display style) FOR
      71 words
    • 38 35 In loving memory of PETER CHIA HOW GHEE Returned to Jesus on 29.12.70 For your values that had no price tags on them Pa: "I thank my God upon every remembrance of you" Ph. 1:3. Inserted by Titty.
      38 words

  • Page 36 Advertisements
    • 996 36 The test of time with f^llffl GAFSTAR ]ari<ett J VINYL FLOORS world-renowned vinyl flooring ft iwir- T^SSk^'^' l^iiM\ Vflj^^flfl Wry suitable for kitchens, living rooms bedrooms Tarkett began m 1886. Today, it ranks No. 2 among the world's flooring companies with an enviable reputation for outstanding quality and extensive technological
      996 words

  • Page 37 Advertisements
    • 401 37 |\ra_k||*'' Hi if 1 BBP^^^^ j-LUw -as 't* 'VA 99 i;^%p f _ff |E^» &P M_l' i H<it(jln DfuHlll-' ni_.| "«^^6h- vi ai ffi ffilllP-ialL Js^ '■'■}-0-' .mJIiL BS^^^^H m L HP^^^l^l lp fflH^H BKtfy'gfe^^MßEpMß H i n^ntir ■■Dl^ I '■Dt '^tsUHß^^^bß r__BßßH|__^__B___Hl_W^BßFrn™" __9______a 1^t%,.^888 lra^_fr^M. qlaß 'I, ___v ■If
      401 words
  • Page 37 Miscellaneous

  • 147 38 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Lorries halfladen with perishable goods to Singapore will be exempted, for a three-month period, from the $100 levy to be imposed from Sunday on goods vehicles leaving Malaysia. Previously, the exemption was to apply only to lorries fully loaded with perishables.
    Bernama  -  147 words
  • 388 38 41 HAVE been able to meet the person who... made an attempt on my life. But providence guided matters m its way... so that, today, after more than two years, I could meet my assailant and repeat my A pardon. Pope John Paul 11, speaking to
    Reuter  -  388 words
  • 166 38 SYDNEY, Wed. The British aircraft carrier, Invincible, sailed out of Sydney harbour today after a controversial visit which triggered a diplomatic row over Australia's nuclear weapons policy. The carrier, seeking dry-dock facilities for repairs it had expected to be carried out m Sydney,
    Reuter  -  166 words
  • 230 38  -  TEO LIAN HUAY New board will provide grants, loans and guarantees By THE construction industry can look to a soon-to-be-established statutory board for financial support. The government intends to empower the Construction Industry Development Board to give financial help m grants and loans to people
    230 words
  • 329 38 US agency director taped calls in secret WASHINGTON, Wednesday THE director of the United States Information Agency, Mr Charles Wick, has secretly tape-recorded his office telephone conversations with government officials, his staff, and friends, according to his aides and to transcripts of the conversations. But Mr Wick denied that he
    NYT  -  329 words
  • 336 38 JERUSALEM, Wed. A general strike virtually shut down the Red Sea resort town of Eilat today m burgeoning nationwide protests against the Israeli government's tough austerity plans. The latest challenge to Finance Minister Yigal Cohen-Orgad's tight-fisted economic policy coincided with reports of a Treasury
    UPI; AFP  -  336 words
  • 68 38 BEIJING, Vied. Chinese Prime Minister Zhao Ziyang will visit the United States from Jan 10 until 16 and Canada from Jan 17 until 23. The visit by Mr Zhao, and US President Ronald Reagan's planned trip to China m April, were announced on Sept 28 by US
    AP  -  68 words
  • 30 38 NEW YORK. Wed. The Dow Jones average of 30 industrials slipped 0.10 to 1,263.62 m the first half-hour of trading on the New York Stork Exchange today. AP
    AP  -  30 words
  • 166 38  -  NANCY CHNG By Bangkok Correspondent BANGKOK, Wed. The Singapore ambassador to Thailand, Mr Chi Owyang, today received Thailand's highest honour bestowed on a foreign diplomat. In a ceremony at the palace this evening, King Bhumibol Adulyadej conferred the Knight Grand Cross of the Most Exalted Order
    166 words
  • 33 38 PARIS, Wed. The Fiat Uno, the Italian company's latest mass-production small car, has been voted car of the year by a panel of European motoring journalists, it was announced yesterday. Reuter
    Reuter  -  33 words
  • Page 38 Advertisements
    • 277 38 BUSINESS TIMES Singapore's Financial Daily IN TODAY'S ISSUE A ship was quietly hijacked out of Singapore two weeks ago, leaving its owners and the Port of Singapore Authority baffled. Richard Seah investigates. A controlling interest m Berjaya Kawat, the steel products group, has been acquired by two young and ambitious
      277 words
    • 261 38 Batfc.ni,, ■^Mi, ,a I rt T^| fit <2850 1 \fV 3yeatsv«a»anty •Dubbing Chords. 24 Orchestral Voices 8 Lower Voices. 16 Rhythms With Intro. Modulations etc. 2x50 Watts Stereophonic •Falling Cover. Din Recordings etc. Distributor COMPUTRON ENTERPRISES PTE LTD 35 Selegie Rd #05-22 Parklane Shopping Mall S pore 0718 I Tel
      261 words
  • Page 38 Miscellaneous
    • 130 38 Weather UP TO I p.m. Cloudy. TEMP. (C) up to 6 a.m. tomorrow: 29 max., 23 mm. SUNSET today: 7.09 p.m.; SUNRISE tomorrow: 7.08 a.m. Adelaide 17 33C Fine Manila 18 30C Fair Amsterdam tC t Melbourne 11 29 C Fine Bangkok 21 31 C Sunny Moscow -0 9C Snow
      130 words

  • SECTION TWO
    • 2 1 SECTION TWO
      2 words
    • 1284 1  -  MAGDALENE LUM By More than five years after it was banned from the streets, the pasar malam is back. Although the Sentosa version got off on a wet start, its organisers hope it will attract more people as it goes along. Our reporter, a self-confessed
      NIK KASMANI  -  1,284 words
    • OUTLOOK
      • 409 2  - A smoker's heart has to work harder DR GIAM CHOO KEONG Those who smoke cannot expect to be tops m physical performance and fitness. Smoking affects muscular strength, agility and endurance that's why athletes do not smoke. By Singapore sports council THE harmful effects of smoking on health are well
        409 words
      • Article, Illustration
        328 2 Neck Stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart, shoulders relaxed. Rotate your head and neck B—lo times m a clockwise, then anti-clock-wise direction. Slow down or stop if you feel any discomfort, such as giddiness. Arms and shoulders Stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart, arms stretched out horizontally
        328 words
      • 555 2  -  MAY HO By AS A child m school, Sng Mcc Lian found art so uninteresting, she used to "flunk" the subject. But two years ago, she took another shot at it this time it was Chinese brush painting under the tutelage of Mr Tan
        555 words
    • FEATURES
      • 716 6  -  CLAUDE REGIN Life m this sophisticated and normally pleasant tropical west African city is fast becoming a sweaty nightmare as the Ivory Coast endures lengthy and erratic power blackouts. By 4 Some apartment blocks have no water because pumps are not working. A refreshing
        Reuter  -  716 words
      • 845 6  - A dark chapter turned into a success story ANDREW HILL By 4 Burundi is one of the rare African states that feeds itself, but with population growth racing ahead at 2.6 per cent a year, the food equation is worrying but it has leadership. Real power resides with Bagaza, a
        Reuter  -  845 words
      • 820 8 Function first in China's architecture BEAUTY has taken a back seat to function and durability m Chinese architecture, says a Chinese architecture professor. But, she says, the traditional Chinese principles of design are making a comeback after decades of plain, block-line monoliths. Cai Jungfu, an associate professor m the Department
        Copley  -  820 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 237 1 CREATIVE IWS^^p|; COMPOSITES. fIPP I r —^i"^*. FROM THE GREAT MASTERS OF ITALY. 1 1 j 1 < f "J Composites of exceptional beauty. Right into Jjl^^fc^ l^^V'Sigl^+XJ^ v*> I your home, m the exclusiveness of your own "^fe^^^^^ >■ \^i jf 1 I "M^jß— dining or living room, kitchen
      237 words
    • 338 1 Why athletes don't smoke OUTLOOK, Page Two 'Angels' m an artist's life LEISURE, Page Sixteen I CELEBRATE NEW YEAR'S EVE| Vsgls RESTAURANT 1819 I j& Nothing says holiday time more merrily than a festive table, good food good company \ji A and at 1819, our Executive Chef, Jean Marie Noirot
      338 words

  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 275 2 Stoecial Keiu^ar ©ffer of sProducts. _^-^-p I C'iAR TO f I I I J§ I CAP 3000 #1Q button 'soft- M 655 1 s.«ss?. -;s^ X I «H»__p u^-- m. If program selector All v j tm channels Tffir U V i oi#^ "•3s*' 111 ■QJ EM 1206S $345 111
      275 words
    • 66 2 h: Salon La Prairie fora professional cut i f M* g Our team of overseas-trained .f^^^^li^ hairstylists will style, cut, perm, ifcfc, colour effects and more. Each I BMW attendance by our hairstylist is i fl individualized, depending on your hair |J, JT\ m condition. a Salon La Prairie 333
      66 words

  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 869 3 The Symbol Of Fresher, Better Things To Come! I UUNVENIENCE STORE m,| I, W v 1 sHi J J ~J -i- J TOKYO OSAKA NAGOYA The First Japanese Chain Of Convenience Stores In Singapore! A Word From The Chairman Of A New Concept In Modern Once m, they're stored m
      869 words

  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 150 4 *€t,*g^ r It #s LftJ Ss I Drr%Hi loto I vi i N_^ fn JMnMnf I ivMULrio |w|nCi uui No. 3, Kung Chong Road, Singapore 0315 Tel: *****66,*****69,*****19. Telex: RS ***** Budpro. wm UITVI I I n_J^y__________S 41 Sixth Avenue Room 23 Singapore 1 026. Tel: *****49 Union Carbide Singapore
      150 words

  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 667 5 m ITITJfIOP X vSgf Gemini Catering Equipment Re. Ltd. ISN _> _f T U /C\ EH I ti-I 181, Kitchener Road, #01 -13 President Hotel Shopping Complex, Singapore 0820. Lor. 27, N0.27-31, Geylang, Singapore 1438. Tel: *****55 (3 lines) L______»-/ ____iL/T_l B 1^ M ____H___i I W|^H_W _^jl I l-^.^J.
      667 words

  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 1009 6 th^penarria group _^^00^ tO s TECHNICS 315 SERIES JACKET 55 _^^*^/00&^^^ ft fUMi I~gHiWpaWa^BBBK 5 30 watts x 2 RMS P er cnannel Integrated Amplifier »ST-5 Quartz Synthesizer _^^^^o^^^^^ S l a ki^S^jTVHBVHSHrI| Tuner with 16 Preset Memory RS-5 Cassette Deck with Auto Tape Select SB-F5 I 00^0* _i Ul'lfW
      1,009 words

  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 365 7 INSTITUTE OF LONDON f f (Modern) Danish i v a Portuguese French y y Ss Sptinish German P^ **> -^^J >^ erican) 4 ■■■■■■■■■■■■BBBBBMi^^BMBBMBBMBBMBBB^BBBMBWi^BB HfphrPU Listening to cassettes specially programmed for home-study As you listen, you follow what you hear m Linguaphone's With Linguaphone you find yourself speaking the language
      365 words

  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 341 8 Ring m the New Year with fun, food fare W Celebrate a memorable New Year at SEA MEW! I J£f* Re-live old memories, make new resolutions. I |^j*^^ w I^ t~*^^^nCMr^?^s?7/\\ I I HI II IKf li W LOS vtos anrf KATHY, never fail to please. I #Jfiim Jy^J^^^y^C^^l^ Welcome
      341 words

  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 259 9 *************************00 8 ODEON 5 I OPENS TODAY! > fi O TOMORROW/SATURDAY/SUN. MIDNIGHT At Q Q WRONG DRIVE IN CINt MA Q Q SATURDAY/SUNDAY MIDNIGHT AT V GOLDEN SULTAN •ODfON KATONG X X SUNDAY MONDAY MORNING SHOW GOI DEN SUI lAN Q B©^o D oo or LiaoWeixiong X O PRfs^^l^H Zheng
      259 words
    • 506 9 1 II 3Pf'^T^'^f'i7T^^nsT!!l] I Golden Clement! I New Town Palace and Princess OPENS TODAY! Not* Times! G 11, 1.30, 4, 6.45, 9.00pm I I C: 1.30. 3.30, 7.15, 9.30pm I I Pa: 100, 3.30, 7.15, 9 30pm NT: 1.30, 3.30, 7.00, 9.00pm Pr: 1.30, 3.30, 7.30, 9.30pm Ordinance 17 I
      506 words
    • 632 9 j^t^jH|^H Braised Sharks Fin with Crab Meat Fried Prawn with Dried Chilli Braised Sea-slug with Abalone Sliced Fish with Wine Sauce Fried Bean Sprouts with Salted Fish Satay Bohong Inche Kaybin Udang Goreng Formal Chicken Curry C HH^JaV GOOD NEWS for lovers of Penang and Szechuan food Now you can
      632 words
    • 247 9 ;2iici Month; I A nr 11am, 1.30, 4.00, 6.30, 9.00 No Free List wMUC Admission Prices: Circle $4 Stalls $3 Spectacles for 3-D viewing available at 40c each HURRY-HURRY! SEE IT NOW! m m The m«rt amazing 3-D film ever made! jaws m The Third Dimension is Terror Jiuloj v
      247 words
    • 484 9 1 ORGANISATION t li">!fl>i > M"HHll;'i'ii'l* I I 645 9 15 I I /ING- ORIfNTAL NOW SHOWING I 00, 315. 7 00. 9! ■r*lk B°* er 'Si pens Ton rrow PklNCf 1 IBFRTY PRESIDENT SAVOY "MAD MAD 83 i.nn W I'm I 45. 4 00, 6 4b. 915 g JUST
      484 words

  • SECTION THREE
    • 3 10 SECTION THREE AM*
      3 words
    • 692 10  -  NG WAI LENG Miss Koo Mci left the Hongkong film circles at the height of her acting career to take up painting. She has since been displaying her works of art m this region, and is holding an exhibition at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce and
      LIM SENG TIONG  -  692 words
    • 85 10 \j^Sl3b3SS^SsM£m S ir-Vi t A.® fc»£i&lW Hl* itifi'j X '*ft "ft Mii-. ft 83 -nmm Wk r Afi'rjV'lkfi'j (rD J^li'ii^i'l'Jliiii tri ft fj 1 tia&ia i -/L^fi'jitHi rift f.fiU'l fV:f|-A ii'i'i.fi'j/};^ tt^ftl^ffl ii?&H'j^Lfr^ii!i l PTIf: he* fHW Hl'hdfiitt** F fll t.n f "ftSc^^ t* «lk^ iih"i M.^*Pii F I- LV
      85 words
    • 457 10  - An evening of songs with arias and Negro spirituals CHONG WING HONG By BARITONE Tan Niang Kaw, 47, has been a regular performer on the local stage, but this will be the first time that he makes a joint appearance with his students. An Evening of Songs, which provides a
      457 words
    • 600 10 Harp -ing on the butterfly zheng here WHAT has two wings and veins on them, floral patterns on its body and looks like a butterfly, but does not fly m the air? It's a butterfly zheng a musical instrument that produces a haunting ly beautiful sound like a harp's. And
      Chong Wing Hong  -  600 words
    • Page 11 Advertisements
      • 297 11 m mM 4wm w2f^F L m k"! '-fgi In *J Hl-;-^ I Eg WS 1 15 29 k S 8 22 ®^N 20 22 5 1 5 29 New Year Day Beginning of new school term. II c >^V^ Compulsory religious studies li Good Friday Easter Sunday 2 16 30
        297 words
    • Page 12 Advertisements
      • 315 12 ife j% 3^™ if H W Jm W Designed by Ivan Fernandez m. M M S a ■H WjS S Artwork by Uranium, Patrick Chia, J Mi P WMi I i p f If 11 P"^ Jimmy Kang and Abu Samah I I I M Compiled by Magdalene Lum I
        315 words
    • BILINGUAL Dwibahasa
      • 526 14 AS the year comes to a close many Malay cultural bodies organise functions or cultural shows to round-up their activities for the year on a good note. Such is the case with the Taman Jurong community centre's Malay cultural section which organised a two-night drama
        526 words
      • 739 14  - Tiga drama tutup tirai kegiatan di Jurong Oleh AZMAN SIRAJ Mereka menghargai BBM dengan datang untuk menyaksikan setiap pementasan yang dibuat. Tidak kira apa saja pertunjukan yang dibuat, asalkan mempunyai unsur- q kebudayaan Melayu. Abdullah Mohammad SELALUNYA, apabila tiba di penghujung tahun; badan-badan kesenian Melayu yang bergerak cergas di sepanjang
        739 words
      • 232 14  - Let's learn Malay Haron A. Rahman Lesson 898 Learn Malay: The Easy Way ■D.V predicates, objects or various parts of speech or word groupings. Jawapan bagl soalan-soalan da lam Pelajaran 89 A: Answers to questions m Lesson 89A: 1) Piring-piring hi tarn dan kaset-kaset lagu Melayu yang asli kurang laku
        232 words
    • Page 14 Advertisements
      • 1191 14 APPOINTMENTS/NOTICES HffißS !VU X Servioe: Address: Rates: |™j^~ S.T.A.N.T.S Appointments Notice Section Straits Times: 5523.75 psc cm. S I AN I b RS j IMFPID TIMES PUBLISHING BHD Sunday Times: 5524.40 psc. cm. RSSOBBI sales Serviced Times House SjniJS^i sno msssm *****u^ xt 2724 7 2669 Ifn^S pSSf^Sw I I
        1,191 words
    • Page 15 Advertisements
      • 300 15 *************************00 8 ODEON I OPENS TODAY! 9 O TOMORROW/SATURDAY/SUN. MIDNIGHT At Q 5 lUKONG ORIV. IN CINf MA Q Q SATURDAY/SUNDAY MIDNIGHT AT V Q GOl 0( N SUI lAN GDI ON KAIONG X A SUNDAY MONOAY MORNING SHOW GOl W N SUI lAN (5 8 A p V a
        300 words
      • 694 15 I New Town Palace f^L. #> J_!>_.*-^^"*"" v OPENS TODAYI Hole Time*! y^ O: 11, 1.30, 4, 6.45, 9.00pm x Pa: 1.00, 3.30, 7.15, 9.30pm _F^ NT: 1 30, 3.30. 7.00. 9 00pm Pr: 1.30, 3.30, 7.30, 9.30pm JM W^ Ordinance 17 _iiP^ 1 I Jk^^^ I'^1 v"" s^ r/^
        694 words
      • 252 15 I 1 Hongkongßank Interest Rates Time Deposits i™ 0 6 3 /4% p.a. (minimum $5,000) r 3 months 6 3 /_t°7o n a (minimum ssoo) U /4 /U F» rt i ,____f 6 3 /4% P-a-(minimum $500) 9 months 707 n n a (minimum ssoo) /U 1 m «2? ls
        252 words
      • 107 15 H PLAZA opens today; s (No Free List) 1 30, 4 00, 7 00 9 30pm m ANG MO KIO NEkT CHANGE YOU'LL SCREAM! YOU'LL CRINGE! S YOU'LL SHIVER! A VERY SCARY MOVIE! B k^>- V- •^hBPWHIB'SB W^Wm 9 tm *+r*%k m Lj AUM|W f L fM?'>S A GEORGE A.
        107 words
      • 335 15 .2nd Month; l II IIC 11am > 1 30 4 6.30, 9.00 No Free List "UHIIC Admission Prices: Circle $4 Stalls $3 Spectacles for 3-D viewing available at 40c each. I HURRY-HURRY! SEE IT NOW! m m The most amazing 3-D film ever made! jaws m" Tfw Third Dimension is
        335 words
      • 435 15 ORGANISATION i L*^- —1 Boxer's a RINI i ESIDENT-SAVON •MAD MAO 83 V NLY b I lorn U'j 400 64b 91' "JUST FOR PUN" Mandarin g >•.•/.:«).) it. vi. K-v/.viitrii PAPA CAN YOU HEAR ME SING" Mandor.n Open', Tomorrow "Man Fran I The Gutter" Mon latm m l>limiKMf^:f.lcl;M«M TODAY ONLY
        435 words
    • Page 16 Advertisements
      • 743 16 NOTICES IN THE if l«.ll Ol XT OK THE REPUBLIC OK SINGAPORE Companies Winding I p No. :tT' of 19X3 In the Matter of the Companies Art (Chapter IKS) And In the Matter of I'OLY METAL WORKS ITK. LTD ADVERTISEMENT OK PETITION NOTK'K is hereby given that a Petition for
        743 words
      • 604 16 APPOINTMENTS $30,000 $35,000 p.a. plus car PMR 1294 Our client is an European multi-national Requirements: Company with more than 9000 employees Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident and 11 manufacturing plants world-wide. Its Degree or Diploma m Civil /Structural Regional Office m Singapore handling the Engineering marketing of its well-known range
        604 words
    • Page 16 Miscellaneous
      • 296 16 CXJMICS G ARFIELD By Jim Darts I i GOT MV SACK, GOT N\V I ARRRRGr^ EVEHOLeS,WMAT/V\ORE J I I Sj^OULP A CAT NE.EP? v^. S >>. ARMMOLES, O^T] j > PEFINITELV op/ QQ/ V^P\/>/\V. ~N ARWMOLES c3?/V\ C?AVfS /Z-29 ii AL-- I***1 1 1983 United Feature Syndicate. Inc STAR WARS
        296 words
    • Page 17 Advertisements
      • 1086 17 APPOINTMENTS Accountant (Es/*****) Salary between $25,000 $30,000 p.a. Our client, the Singapore subsidiary of a multinational group with diversified interests is seeking a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of Accountant. The successful candidate will be responsible to the Financial Controller for the day-to-day accounting functions of the Company.
        1,086 words
      • 178 17 NOTICE NOTICE LAND TITLES ACT (CHAPTER 276) Pursuant to Section 29 of the Land Titles Act an Application dated the 18th day of October 1983 and registered as No. A/***** has been made by Lim Slew Tin g Lee Lay Kirn of Braddell Park, No. 64 Jalan Latch. Singapore, for
        178 words
    • Page 17 Miscellaneous
      • 400 17 COMICS _2^ PEANUTS BySchulz i z 9 I C 1963 United Feature Syndicate. Inc. IF YOU PON T HAVE A THAT'S THE ONLY KINP QWJ LOVE LETTER IN h OF LANGUAGE A <- THERE FOR ME TODAY, MAILBOX UNDERSTANDS I'M GOIN6 TO KICK YOU W if w I 1 INTO
        400 words
    • LEISURE
      • 890 18  - The 'angels' in Khim Ser's life FLORENCE TAN Tan Khim Ser, who specialises m the Chinese brush painting of the angel fish, stages a one-man exhibition at the National Library tomorrow. By TAN KHIM SER is an expert on the angel fish. But he is not a fishbreeder. He is
        KENNETH KOH  -  890 words
      • 586 18 The zero with the pig-tail who kids himself THE TRUE STORY OFAHQ (In Mandarin; the film was taken out yesterday after a short run) Reviewed by CHOO SOH ENG SUPERB. This is the only word I can think of to describe the film, The True Story of Ah Q. Based
        586 words
      • 714 19 FRENCH FILMS Cultural Theatre, Cuscaden Road Every Tuesday, 9 p.m. Preview by JOHN de SOUZA "RING out the old, ring m the new" is the catch-phrase every New Year. But not so for 1984's first crop of French films. Pick of the month for January is
        714 words
      • 803 19  -  BRIAN MOONEY By m Pubol, Spain THE Cadillac with its distinctive blue Monaco registration plates is wrapped m a plastic tarpaulin m the garage at Salvador Dali's 800--year-old castle home m Pubol, Spain. Like virtually everything else that once made up his extravagant and
        Reuter  -  803 words
    • Page 18 Advertisements
      • 940 18 NOTICES S GROUP INVESTMENTS LIMITED (Incorporated m the Republic of Singapore) NEW ISSUE OF 6,500,000 SHARES OF $0.50 EACH AT $1.35 PER SHARE The Directors of L&M Group Investments Limited ("the Company") are pleased to announce that at the close of the Application List at 4.00 p.m. on 27 December
        940 words
    • Page 18 Miscellaneous
      • 140 18 What's on FAMILIAR FAVOURITES Includes pieces by Strauss, Dukas and Alfen. Victoria Concert Hall. Today and tomorrow. 8.15 p.m. Tickets at $15, $10, $7 and $4 available at Cold Storage Centrepoint, Tangs Superstore, UOB (Victoria branch) and the Central Booking Office. SINGPEX '83 NATIONAL STAMP EXHIBITION National Museum Art Gallery.
        140 words
    • Page 19 Advertisements
      • 46 19 COUMi PK LTD Advertising Marketing Public Relations We're making a little hop 144-E into Newer and Bigger Premises! Robinson Road 6th Storey From 29th December 1983, Singapore Finance we'll be m our new office at: Building Singapore 0106 Tei *****22(5 Lines) No change m telephone numbers.
        46 words
      • 320 19 NOTICES BAILIFF'S SALE In The Subordinate Courts Of The Republic Of Singapore Writ of Distress No. 137/83 I In the Cause of Scow Huay Pin Plaintiff versus Dudley Industries (S) Pte Ltd Defendant Auction sale of Industrial machines, cloth pressing machine, Pan Electric fan Ac ma air conditioner. TO BE
        320 words
      • 371 19 APPOINTMENTS yytHJL) S We are a well-established US-based company engaged m the manufacture, sale and service of high-technology offshore oil drilling and production equipment. Our information systems department operates an IBM 4331 running under DOS/VSE with on-line CICS. Major application areas are manufacturing and financial systems. We are looking for
        371 words
      • 660 19 APPOINTMENTS I V7[ n) LVD Far East, the Singapore branch and Far East Regional Office for LVD, Europe's largest manufacturer of sheetmetal machinery, has immediate vacancies for the advertised posts because of strong expansion. Service/Training Manager The Job Organisation of the service department, design and implementation of new and improved
        660 words
      • 357 19 31 NOTICE IN THK HIGH COURT OF THK RKPI BMC OF SINGAPORK Companies Wihdinß-l p No. 301 of 1983 In the Matter of the Companies Act (Chapter 185) And I In the Matter of Golden Neptune F.nterprise Private Limited ADVERTISEMENT OF PETITION NOTICE is hereb) given that a Petition lor
        357 words
    • Page 19 Miscellaneous
      • 106 19 Swimming times TODAY: Singapore 12.39 a.m. (1.0 m), 7.03 a.m. (2.4 m), 1.39 p.m. (1.0 m), 7.56 p.m. (2.2 m) Sedili Kechil 6.20 a.m. (2.3 m), 12.43 p.m. (1.1 m), 7.20 p.m. (2.2 m) Port Dickson 2.24 a.m. (2.4 m), 9.37 a.m. (0.8 m), 3.15 p.m. (1.8 m), 9.09 p.m.
        106 words
    • Page 20 Advertisements
      • 25 20 WAS ORWELL RIGHT orWRONG? Available at all leading bookshops distributed by Yf\p\ 2 Jurong Port Road, Singapore 2261 jj A member of The Times Organisation
        25 words
      • 152 20 lion's Jolfy good offer is here rt your collection now. To get one of these lovely useful Jolly items, just buy the Lion product shown beside it. All Jolly items mug, flask, towel hanger, soapbox come m blue elephant or pink rabbit design. lil 1 i 1 I sL/i ■1
        152 words
    • Page 20 Miscellaneous
      • 313 20 YOUR VIEWING AND LISTENING GUIDE SBC 5 3.00 PM Opening followed by Taiji Master (Mandarin r with English subtitles): This long series centres on an expelled Shaolm monk and his adventures. 3.40 Stop, Look And Think 3.50 Keep Fit With Kwan Tai 4.05 Buck Rogers m the 25th Century Space
        313 words
      • 296 20 habitat, feeding habits, courtship rituals, breeding and nesting, the development of the young and migratory habits. 6.15 News (English) 6.25 Cultural Diary (English) 6.30 You Asked For It: Featuring people who take pride m making ugly faces, Germany's finger wrestling. the Venice of Africa and birds of the Bahamas which
        296 words
      • 174 20 Hi-jinks over the South Seas fe, !bli/t[ 3 r AkAL m^ m Stephen Collins as Jake Cutter m Tales of the Gold Monkey (Ch 5, 7.50 p.m.) m Shen Shui Gong, Ji orders Van to investigate. 10.15 Tamil Cinema Iru Nilavugal (Part 1 with Malay subtitles): Renga, who is jobless,
        174 words
      • 286 20 TALES OF THE GOLD MONKEY (Part 1, Ch 5, 7.50 p.m.): This newadventure series makes its debut tonight, replacing Knight Rider which ended last week. The adventures take place m the South Seas m 1938. A young expatriate American pilot, Jake Cutter, and a ragtag group of adventurers become involved
        286 words
      • 260 20 Pick of the day falls m love with a bandit queen. The director is Budd Boetticher who also directed The Man From Alamo. GEORGE ORWELL AND 1984 (BBC, 10.30 p.m.): George Orwell's novel 1984, first published nearly 40 years ago, has been translated into more than 60 languages. It must
        260 words
      • 289 20 Radio Five FM Stereo 92.4 mHz In VHF Band II 6.00 AM News m Brief 6.05 Programme Summary (English and Mandarin) 6.10 As Dawn Awakes 7.00 News and Weather Forecast 7.10 Morning Digest 7.20 Breakfast Classics 8.00 News 8.10 Breakfast Classics (cont'd) 9.00 News m Brief 9.05 Programme Summary (English
        289 words
      • 302 20 Musical Notebook The World of Chamber Orchestras (cont'd) 2.00 The Magic of Jazz 3.00 News m Brief 3.05 Recital 4.00 Programme Summary (English and Mandarin) 4.05 Composers from Different Eras 5.00 News m Brief 5.05 Easy Listening 6.00 News m Brief 6.05 Easy Listening (cont'd) 7.00 News and Weather Forecast
        302 words