The Straits Times, 11 January 1988

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    14 1 The Straits Times Estd. 1845 MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 1988 50 CENTS MCI (P) 92/12/87
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    Lock icon More Israeli troops for Gaza Strip
    701 1 Violence erupts again with one Palestinian killed, 20 hurt JERUSALEM Israel has planned to send troop reinforcements to the Gaza Strip after violence flared again in the occupied areas and at least one Palestinian was shot dead and more than 20 wounded. Israel radio
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    Lock icon Travel agent pays for lies
    83 1 HARARE (Zimbabwe) About 20 angry women, claiming they were duped by a travel agent here, looted his office and held his wife hostage while they demanded their money back, the Sunday Mail newspaper reported. They claimed that the unidentified agent pocketed their money, ranging from
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    Lock icon 'Israel plans to destroy nerve gas plant in Syria'
    288 1 LONDON Israel is considering an air attack against a secret Syrian installation manufacturing lethal nerve gas weapons, the Sunday Times of London reported. The existence of the chemical weapons factory in a remote desert area north of Damascus has been known
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    Lock icon Thieves take goods and burglar alarm
    74 1 Thieves take goods and burglar alarm COVENTRY (England) Thieves raided a Coventry stationery company seven times in the past nine weeks and then provided the ultimate insult they stole the burglar alarm system. A spokesman for the firm said stock, the office telephones, cabling and finally the burglar alarm wert
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    Lock icon Taiwan heart transplant patient dies
    60 1 TAIPEI Taiwan's first heart transplant patient has died of respiratory failure, the National Taiwan University Hospital said yesterday. The patient, 50-year-old Yang Min-Tsun, died on Saturday, 177 days after the operation was performed in July The hospital was fined T5150,000 (5510,526) after the operation because
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    Lock icon 8 die in bomb blast on Burmese train
    261 1 RANGOON A bomb ripped through a packed carriage on the Mandalay-Ran-goon express train yesterday, killing eight people and injuring 38, Burma's official radio said. The radio blamed the Karen National Union (KNU), one of about a dozen insurgent groups which has been
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    Lock icon 52 rescued after plane plunges into sea
    171 1 THIS domestic passenger aircraft with 52 people on board plunged into the Sea of Japan when it failed to take off yesterday, resulting in minor injuries to three passengers. The Toa Domestic Airlines turbo-prop YS-11 aircraft over- shot the runway at Yonago airport
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    Lock icon India sending 15,000 more troops to Sri Lanka
    306 1 NEW DELHI India has begun moving thousands more soldiers to Sri Lanka to beef up its troop strength in the fight against Tamil separatist guerillas, a newspaper reported yesterday. The Sunday Mail newspaper said New Delhi had already begun mobilising additional troops
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    Lock icon MGR left most of $15m fortune to party, says report
    219 1 NEW DELHI Mr M.G. Ramachandran, who died last month, has left assets worth US$7.7 million (5515.4 million) to be given mainly to his party, which has since split, the Press Trust of India reported. Mr Ramachandran, a former movie star
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    Team MP proposal to be debated in Parliament today
    365 1 House also set to focus on newspaper Act TEAM MPs and the Newspaper and Printing Presses Act will be the focus of attention when Parliament sits today. The House will debate the Parliamentary Elections (Amendment) Bill and the Constitution of the
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    Lock icon Cabinet revamp
    62 1 AMMAN Jordanian Prime Minister Zeid Rifai reshuf fled his Cabinet, dropping six ministers and bringing In eight tj form a 28-menU)er Cabinet. No official reason was giv en for the reshuffle on Saturday, which had been pected since last month Government sources said the changes did not signal
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    Lock icon Under probe
    39 1 BOGOTA Colombia's Justice Minister is under investigation in connectic: the release from jail of alleged cocaine baron Jorge Luis Orhoa, who is wasted in the United States on drug smuggling charges, Attor-ney-General <"'arln« Mnnrn Hoyos said. Reuter
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      24 1 1 Inside Summary 2 W orld News S4 Aseaa 7 Caaseway 8 oranif nt Perspective 11.15 Letters 1C TlmesDoUar 17-21 Racing 21 Spsrts 22-25
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  • IN SUMMARY
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      Home
      368 2 MRT draws tenants THE Mass Rapid Transit system may be new but it is already a boon not just to commuters but commercial buildings which are located within their proximity. This comes barely one month after the system, which began operations last Nov 7, extended its run into town
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      Comment
      201 2 THE STRAITS TIMES SAYS: WHATEVER doubts and misgivings Singaporeans may have about the Group Representation Constituency concept, the unpleasant reality Is that racial awareness and tensions are on the rise worldwide and are making Inroads here as well. Without steps to guarantee minority representation, and now rather than later,
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      Around Asean...and Across the causeway
      142 2 25 Reds killed GOVERNMENT troops killed 25 communist rebels in the biggest battle in months as the Philippines headed into the final week of a bitter, bloody election campaign. Three soldiers were killed and nine wounded in a day-long battle when a 30-strong government force
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      Around the world
      207 2 Honecker ends visit EAST GERMAN leader Erich Honecker concluded a three-day state visit to France with diplomatic and trade gains but without French support for his disarmament proposals. The communist leader also faced insistent demands for human rights progress in his country and the destruction of the
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      Time sport
      220 2 Midfield dynamos MIDFIELDERS Osvaldo Ardiles and Billy Bonds were in inspirational form on Saturday, each setting off on the path towards a third possible appearance in the English Football Association Cup final. Bonds, 41, roaming the pitch with as much enthusiasm as a teenager, led West Ham to
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      Section Two
      468 2 Headstrong heiress SINGAPORE viewers will have their very own Scarlett O'Hara in a new local TV serial, Heiress, which begins tonight on Channel 8. Drama artiste Xiang Yun, 26, plays the plum role of Zhao Wan'er, whose personality and fate will remind viewers of Scarlett, the headstrong heroine
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      Timesdollar
      273 2 SOME HANDY HINTS FOR FINANCIAL SUCCESS IN 1988 A NEW YEAR brings with it another chance to have a fresh start. And for many people, it begins with New Year resolutions which may or may not live long enough to welcome another new year. Why not add some financial
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      Forum
      59 2 WINDSURFING SAFETY REFERRING to the letter "Windsurfer stranded at sea" (ST, Jan 8), an operator of the biggest windsurfing centre on the island elaborates on its ways of inculcating and enforcing safety practices and coverage. He also advises potential boardsailors to pay more attention to safety practice and to
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      Buyers'Guide
      295 2 Buyers' Guide Product Advertiser Section/Page Wrfcm StA 13 Announcement National Registration Department Auo*> Onkyo Tat Chuan Audio Bart Asia Commercial Bank Calculator Cas» Computer I—4 Camera Nikon/Shriro Car Care P&P Auto Care Centre Community Service World Vision Intl Computers CL Computers Internatonal Control Systems I 1 NEC 1-5 Concert SSO
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  • around me WORLD
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      Lock icon Accept peace calls, Israel, Iran urged
      582 3 War not in Teheran's favour, says Mubarak RIYADH Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak yesterday called on both Israel and Iran to accept peaceful solutions to their conflict with the Arab world. Mr Mubarak, on the first stop of a six-nation Gulf tour to cement Cairo's
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      Lock icon Bonn minister: No secret pact to stabilise US dollr
      269 3 Bonn minister: No secret pact to stabilise US dollr BONN West German Economics Minister Martin Bangemann said yesterday there was no secret pact between the United States, West Germany and Japan to stabilise the dollar within target zones set by them. When asked whether he could confirm such an accord
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      Lock icon Man killed in rescue bid
      83 3 BEIJING A 43-year-old man sacrificed his life to save a woman from being run over by a freight train In south-west China, the Xinhua news agency reported yesterday. The man saw the woman walking on the track, only 300 m in front of the train,
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      Lock icon Two-headed calf being kept alive for study
      55 3 MOTHER Nature produced an unusual looking Holstein-Fritz calf last Friday in Totvazsony, Hungary. The two-headed calf, born with two separate brains and nervous systems, cannot co-ordinate its legs to stand. The animal is being kept alive by farmers on the Csopak Taja co-operative
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      Lock icon Gorbachev speaks to Chinese press
      190 3 BEIJING Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has given an exclusive interview to China's official press, the first by a Soviet party official since the break in Sino-Soviet relations more than 20 years ago, East European sources here said yesterday. In the interview, to be published in
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      Assurances Takeshita will bring to the US
      363 3  -  PETER HAZELHURST By Tokyo Correspondent TOKYO Japanese Prime Minister Noboru Takeshita, in his first official visit to Washington this week, will assure President Ronald Reagan of Japan's urgent moves to stimulate the world economy by expanding domestic demands and taking other steps to
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      Lock icon Convicted Mafia gangster shot dead in Sicily
      174 4 Convicted Mafia gangster shot dead in Sicily PALERMO (Sicily) A convicted Mafia gangster died in a hail of gunfire in a Palermo street on Saturday in the second killing linked to the end of the trial of some 450 alleged Mafiosi Police said Antonino Case lla, 44, was shot dead
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      Trade pact good for both Canada and US—Reagan
      354 4  - Trade pact good for both Canada and US Reagan ONG MING SEING By Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON President Ronald Reagan has assured Canadians that a proposed free trade pact between their country and the United States will not submerge their national identity in a flood of US imports. In a radio
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      Lock icon Beijing takes tough stand against illegal marriages
      204 4 BEIJING China has warned that it would take strong measures against a wave of illegal marriages in the buildup to next month's Lunar New Year, the traditional wedding season for millions of young couples. Minimum age rules for marriage are a major plank
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      Lock icon Honecker's Paris visit a mixed success
      418 4 Honecker's Paris visit a mixed success Gains in trade but snubbed on disarmament PARIS East German leader Erich Honecker has concluded a three-day state visit to France with diplomatic and trade gains but without French support for his disarmament proposals. The communist leader also faced insistent demands for human rights
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      Lock icon US panel calls for more conventional arms
      213 4 WASHINGTON A high-powered commission will recommend that the US develop more non-nu-clear weapons that could be used in regional conflicts without triggering a superpower confrontation, the Washington Post said yesterday. "Threatening a nuclear exchange that would devastate both the Soviet Union and the
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      Lock icon Soviet Union wants ban on N-tests
      136 4 MOSCOW The Soviet Union has called (or a nuclear test ban during a meeting between Deputy Foreign Minister Vladimir Petrovsky and Mr Robert Barker, leader of a US delegation visiting a Soviet nuclear test site, Tass news agency said. Mr Barker, atomic energy adviser
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      Lock icon Bush willing to release Iran-Contra scandal notes
      425 5 Bush willing to release Iran-Contra scandal notes A DEL (Iowa) Vice-President George Bush has said he is willing to make public his private memos and documents related to the Iran-Contra scandal, even if it involves declassifying some of the information. Mr Bush was responding on Saturday to a challenge by
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      Lock icon Blast in Belfast
      57 5 BELFAST A huge Irish Republican Army car bomb exploded in central Belfast on Saturday night, but no one was reported injured. Police said they evacuated the area after receiving a warning that a 226-kg bomb was going to go off near the city's court and magistrates court.
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      46 5 KANSAS CITY (Missouri) A Usai Jetliner made an unscheduled stop In Kansas City early on Saturday to put off an intoxicated passenger who tried unsuccessfully to open the cockpit door and an outer door during flight. The man has been detained by federal authorities. AP
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      Lock icon Japanese shipyards hit by major slump
      406 5 Marine engineers turn to fish-breeding and brandy-making TOKYO Japanese marine engineers are breeding flat fish, distilling brandy and churning out home fruit-growing kits in a desperate effort to salvage the sinking shipbuilding industry. Shipping sources said 18 of Japan's 44 leading shipbuilding firms are
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      Lock icon Ousted Czech leader says his reforms similar to Gorbachev's
      309 5 ROME Alexander Dubcek, leader of the Czechoslovakian "Prague Spring" reform movement, has said in a rare interview that he sees a "profound connection" between his reforms and those of Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. In the interview with the Italian communist party
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      Lock icon Five to bare all on TV show on nudism
      129 5 Five to bare all on TV show on nudism NEW HAVEN (Connecticut) Five guests will bare all when they appear on Sally Jesse Raphael's syndicated TV talk show here today. The five, including a married couple and a mother and daughter, will appear naked before a studio audience to discuss
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      Lock icon Albania hit by two powerful earthquakes
      211 5 BELGRADE Hundreds of buildings were damaged, many severely, and families made homeless when two powerful earthquakes shook central Albania on Saturday, official reports said. The two quakes struck early in the morning, rocking and damaging buildings in and near the capital, Tirana, and sending
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        Lock icon GAZA STRIP: Driving the point home
        60 6 picture. A single gesture that tells It all. The Israeli soldier waving his wooden dab across barbed wire blocking off the main road through Gaza City on Wednesday provided a stern warning to the Palestinian before him. The area was sealed off after several
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        Lock icon S. KOREA: Adding beef to trade dispute
        137 6 If Americans can drive Hyundai cars, why can't Koreans eat American steaks? The reason South Korea's ban on the import of American beef. And if this group of Korean ranchers have their way, it wili be some time before Koreans can enjoy the
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        Lock icon ENGLAND: Tragic end to fishing trip
        76 6 The sight that greeted this police officer was the result of storms and gales which brought chaos and damage to the south and west of England last week. The car and trailer were left on a beach In Blackpool by two anglers, one of
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        Lock icon JAPAN: One for the dollar
        61 6 picture. With a swing of his arm, this dealer moved to buy the l?S dollar during a morning trading session on the Tokyo foreign exchange market last Tuesday. The greenback, which started 1588 at record lows, rose last week after Intervention by various central banks.
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        Lock icon LEBANON: Aftermath of raid
        65 6 For the Israeli troop* on two helicopter gunships, it was Just a flve-minnte Job. For this Palestinian woman and her husband, It meant the end of aU their worldly possessions, and more their house destroyed, their relatives killed. Last week, Israel launched an air raid on
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        Lock icon ARGENTINA: Ship hits rocks
        65 6 The Singapore-registered ship Locos listing to one side in the Beagle Channel at the southern tip of South America. A total of 139 people were rescued from the ship by Chilean authorities after it struck rocks and began sinking last week. The accident occurred in Chilean
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      228 4 SINGAPORE 0B SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA I M/ Th e Singapore Symphc >nv )rchest ra Music Director Resident Conductor: Choo Hoe\ IV 1988 January Concerts T^ Conductor: Choo Hoey wM^tF Thurs. clKri. 14 cV 15 \..j..v HuJc,\k Soloist: Vaclav Hudecek Mozart Symphony No. 35 in D K385 "Hattncr" yj^^^ V Dvorak Concerto
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  • AROUND ASEAN
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      Lock icon Govt troops kill 25 Reds in big battle
      490 7 President appeals for end to pre-election violence MANILA Government troops killed 25 communist rebels in their biggest battle in months as the Philippines headed into the final week of a bitter and bloody election campaign. Three soldiers were killed and nine wounded
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      Lock icon EC asks 'Asian tigers' to make trade concessions
      240 7 NUSA DUA (Indonesia) European Community Trade Commissioner Willy de Clereq said Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore and Hong Kong should now be ready to make concessions to help ease the international trading system because they had enjoyed strong economic growth over the past
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      Lock icon Official blessings for candidates
      51 7 MANILA President Corazon Aquino, who is leading the campaign trail in Metro Manila for the Jan 18 local elections, yesterday proclaimed the official administration candidates for the town of Paranaque. Mr Walfrido Ferrer and Ms Elizabeth de Leon are running for mayor and vice-mayor respectively. Reuter
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      Lock icon Denmark's foreign minister in Manila
      138 7 Denmark's foreign minister in Manila MANILA Danish Foreign Minister Uffe Ellemann Jensen arrived here from Burma yesterday for an overnight visit which is to include a meeting with President Corazon Aquino and other Philippine officials. Mr Ellemann Jensen, accompanied by his wife Alice and four aides, is scheduled to call
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      Lock icon Sharp fall reported in Aquino's approval rating
      303 7 Sharp fall reported in Aquino's approval rating MANILA President Corazon Aquino's popularity was reported yesterday to have dropped sharply, with her approval rating in the Manila area about 10 per cent lower than in the rest of the country. This was reported in the Philippine Daily Globe, based on a
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      Lock icon Mystic prompts new search for plane
      194 7 JAKARTA A search for a plane that disappeared over the Indonesian province of East Kalimantan on Dec 30 with 17 people on board was resumed after one of the mystics called in to aid rescuers reported sighting the plane in a vision. The official
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      Lock icon 8 hurt as racing car crashes into crowd
      115 7 BANGKOK Eight spectators were injured when a racing car smashed into the crowd at an exhibition race here on Saturday, police said. A Porsche driven by Paison Chitprasertsook went out of control at a bend, hit a barricade and crashed into the
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  • across the CAUSEWAY
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      Lock icon Hunt for four who fled penal island
      240 8 Hunt for four who fled penal island PENANG Four inmates escaped from the detention centre on Pulau Jerejak, an island south-east of Penang Island, on Saturday night. Their escape was discovered by the prison authorities when they failed to turn out for roll-call yesterday morning. The Officer-in-Charge of Georgetown Police
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      Lock icon Thai trawler detained
      53 8 PENANG Four crew members of a 100-tonne Thai trawler were detained in Langkawi waters by a Fisheries Department patrol on Saturday after a 25-minute chase Fisheries Enforcement Unit chief Abdul Hamid Shukor said yesterday the crew members, aged between 18 and 35, would be charged in court
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      Lock icon Tell on your landlord and get a tax rebate
      344 8 Inland Revenue Dept studying new move to catch dodgers KUALA LUMPUR The Inland Revenue Department may give rebates to tenants of business and residential premises for providing information on landlords who evade tax. Deputy Director-General Datuk Hassan Ibrahim said on Saturday
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      Lock icon Anti-graft unit's campaign to reach out to the young
      344 8 KUALA LUMPUR The Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA) is taking a fresh approach to the problem of corruption by stressing the theme "Prevention is better than cure". ACA director-general ulkifli bin Mahmood said the agency was attempting to inculcate the right spirit of
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      Lock icon Baby saved from Penang blaze
      170 8 Four others rescued from shophouse LITTLE Koay Leong Wee, four months old, sleeps soundly in the arms of fireman Azmi Azizan, unaware of the activity around him. The baby and four adults were earlier trapped on the fourth and fifth floors of a five-sto-rey shophouse
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      Lock icon Guides for climbers on Gunung Tahan
      300 8 KUALA LUMPUR Climbers of Gunung Tahan in Taman Negara will be required to hire trained guides, who will not only escort them, but also ensure that no litter is left behind. This new regulation of the Department of Wildlife and National Parks is effective
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      Lock icon Govt Bill to allow seizure of traffickers' assets
      271 8 KL hopes to table it in March ALOR STAR The government hopes to table a Bill allowing for the seizure of assets acquired from proceeds of drug trafficking at the next parliamentary sitting in March, Deputy Home Minister Datuk Megat Junid Megat
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      Lock icon Family on drug-trafficking rap
      88 8 ALOR STAR A family of three was charged in the magistrate's court yesterday with drug trafficking. Trader Ahmad Abdullah, 55, his wife Rokiah Din, 50, and daughter J Uriah, 31, are accused of trafficking in I.lkg of ganja at Kampung Kubang Teduh, in Mukim Gunung near
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      Inquest into death of Penang tycoon's son
      214 8 Inquest into death of Penang tycoon's son KUALA LUMPUR Penang's Coroner's Court has fixed three days from Jan 25 to hold an inquest into the death of millionaire businessman Loh Kah Kheng who was found dead at Boon Siew Villa m Tanjong Bungah, Penang, on Feb 25 last year. Malaysia's
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      Lock icon Lawyers meet DAP leaders over UEM case
      172 8 Lawyers meet DAP leaders over UEM case TAIPING Three legal representatives of DAP leaders Lim Kit Siang and Karpal Singh, who are detained under the Internal Security Act (ISA), were granted permission to visit them on Saturday. The lawyers visited Mr Lim, the secretary-general of DAP, at the Kamunting detention
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      MRT selling point for properties
      780 9  -  K. F. TANG Nearness to stations helps to boost occupancy rates By SOME commercial buildings are reaping the benefits of their proximity to Mass Rapid Transit stations with high and in some cases almost full occupancy rates. According to owners, developers and property consultants, the
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      Union gives scholarships to 66 pupils
      93 9 THE Food Drinks and Allied Workers Union yesterday presented 66 primary and secondary pupils with scholarships worth a total of $6,540. Forty-two primary pupils were awarded $70 each and 24 secondary pupils $150 each. Two other awards worth $200 each for pre-uni- versity students
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      Man fell to death from flyover
      156 9 A MAN who was trying to squeeze through a gap in a flyover railing fell to his death, a coroner's court was told. Police investigations revealed that Goh Chwee Guan, 31, a painter, died of a fractured skull after falling from the Henderson Road
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      Man accused of abetting robbers
      128 9 Man accused of abetting robbers A MAN was charged last Saturday with abetting three unknown men to rob a nightclub managing partner at a carpark last month. No plea was taken from Tan Beng Hock, 33, a deliveryman, who is accused of committing the offence at the fourth-storey carpark at
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      Motorcyclist badly hurt
      38 9 MOTORCYCLIST Wong Ah Wing, 40, suffered serious head injuries when his machine skidded while he was travelling along Upper Serangoon Road on Thursday at 10.30 pm. Witnesses should contact the Traffic Police on 221 0000
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      The carnival is over, but Outram traders optimistic
      151 9 The carnival is over, but Outram traders optimistic ALTHOUGH the festivities officially came to an end yesterday, traders and residents in Outram Park Complex no longer fear the prospect of the place lapsing into a ghost town. The shopkeepers are optimistic that the upturn in their business, which was boosted
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      Lock icon Vicky dances to the top spot in aerobics contest
      243 9  -  MATHEW YAP Report: COMPUTER science student Vicky Burki was the darling of the first Asian aerobics championship last night as she exercised and danced her way to the top spot. The 23-year-old Indonesian from Bandung won the gold trophy, a tour
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      More men keen to learn parenting
      199 9 AN INCREASING number of Singapore men are signing up for a seminar to teach them how to be better parents. Apart from couples, most of the individual participants who have registered for the seminar are men, said Mr Robert Ng, national vice-president of City
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    • The Team MP proposal
      • Article
        Key points of the proposal
        410 10 Key points of the proposal THESE are the key features of the Team MP proposal to be debated in Parliament today. The details are from the two Bills to amend the Constitution and the Parliamentary Elections Act, and from a press statement by Mr Goh Chok Tong on Nov 30.
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        Some consensus reached after intense debate
        760 10 Two important Bills introduced on Nov 30 by First Deputy Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong will be up for their second reading when Parliament sits today. Commonly referred to as the "Team MP" Bills, they make for a major change of Singapore's election system,
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        'It would enshrine racialism in the Constitution'
        296 10 'It would enshrine racialism in the Constitution' What opposition MP says OVER the past six weeks, opposition MP Chiam See Tong has held a press conference, launched a signature drive, spoken in his constituency and organised a forum, all to oppose the Team MP proposal. His main criticism: The proposal
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        Good for racial harmony, but will the best lead?
        224 10 What a Chinese newspaper and a Straits Times reader say THE Lianhe Zaobao Chinese newspaper ran an editorial on Dec 2 supporting the Team MP proposal. Its main points are: THE proposal is better than others because by institutionalising multi-racial politics,
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        PKMS to contest only in single-seat wards in next polls
        496 10 PKMS to contest only in single-seat wards in next polls What Malay party says THE opposition Singapore Malay National Organisation (PKMS) yesterday announced that it would contest only in single-seat constituencies in the next general election if the Government went ahead with its Team MP proposal. PKMS president Ibrahim Ariff
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    • Article
      Extended family living gets a boost from HDB
      583 11  -  LIM KWAN KWAN Stories by Four schemes implemented to help young look after the elderly THE Housing Board does more than provide roofs over the heads of about 85 per cent of the population. More significantly, it has contributed in large measure
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      The Lees: He isn't far away, he's my brother
      304 11 WHEN Mr Lee Peng Kwang runs out of essentials such as rice or sugar at home, he Just knocks on the door of his neighbour a few steps away. In fact, Mr Lee visits his neighbour almost every day and has
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      The Tongs: Daughters in good hands at home
      334 11 WHEN Mr Kenneth Tong and his wife are at work, they hardly worry about their two daughters at home. For they know Karen, 14, and Irene, 12, are in the good hands of their grandparents. The Tongs are among the 12,000 extended
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      Approved water heaters on show at exhibition
      140 12 HOME-OWNERS looking for electric storage water heaters but do not know which ones are deemed safe can check out the various brands at the Model Apartment '88 exhibition which opened on Saturday. The booth will display storage water heaters tested by the Singapore
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      Singapore scouts on jamboree safe
      209 12 NONE of the scouts from Singapore attending the 16th World Jamboree in Sydney was hurt when a violent storm ripped through their campsite last Friday night. Deputy Chief Commissioner Robert Yeo told The Straits Times yesterday that Chief Commissioner Lim Keng Teck, who is with
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      More shoppers use discount cards
      756 12 Holders pay for promise of 10% to 30% off prices TEENAGERS and housewives are increasingly flashing another kind of plastic in the shops besides automated-teller-machine cards and credit cards. These are discount cards, which, for a fee, promise the holder a cut of 10 to
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      Extortion girl gets reprimand and 2 years' probation
      316 12 A 16-YEAROLD girl who extorted money from a friend was admonished by a district judge when she asked for leniency and another chance. Judge Edmond Pereira told the girl: "All you are interested in is fashion, dyeing your hair. Your mother had
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      Police seek man's help in $1.4m CBT case
      66 12 POLICE want to contact Mr Umar bin Kunji Mohamed, 30, (right) who they believe can help them in their investigations into a case of criminal breach of trust involving $1.4 million. Anyone who knows of his whereabouts should contact Cpl Leong Chec
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      Cyclist dies after crash with motorbike
      123 12 A CYCLIST died in hospital after being involved in an accident with a motorcycle along Henderson Road last Saturday morning. Mr Kwan Hiap Thye, 60, suffered serious head injuries and died at 2.10 pm the same day. The motorcyclist, Mr Tham Wan Heng, was
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    • Article
      Two opposition parties to merge
      166 13 Two opposition parties to merge TWO opposition parties, the Singapore United Front (SUF) and the Workers' Party (WP) are to merge to contest the next general election. SUF secretary-general Seow Knee Leng said his party was dissolving to join the WP because it felt all opposition parties should fight the
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    • Article
      1,112,000 zoo visitors
      59 13 THE Singapore Zoo received a record 1,112,000 visits last year. The jump in attendance from 969,000 in 1966 is due, among other things, to the constant upgrading of animal exhibits and better public amenities. The Golden Monkeys from China, which were here for six months, attracted more
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      Exhibition of paintings
      64 13 AN EXHIBITION of the works of James Tan, a Chinese brush painter, will be held at the National Museum Art Gallery from Thursday to Jan 24. The exhibition will be opened by British High Commissioner Michael Pike on Wednesday at 6 pm. It will be open daily
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      Get more full-time staff, mosques urged
      196 13 THE Muslim Religious Council (Muis) yesterday called on mosque committees to seriously consider employing more full-time staff to strengthen their administration. Muis president Haji Ridzwan Dzafir said this was important to ensure that mosques in satellite towns could perform their role as centres of
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      The pen is mightier than the computer
      704 13  -  NG WAN CHING BRENDAN PEREIRA Many local writers still fight shy of word processors By and WHEN it comes down to recording their thoughts, 12 of the 16 local writers interviewed by The Straits Times still prefer to put pen to paper or
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      MAS to use back-up computers in emergencies
      312 13 THE Monetary Authority of Singapore is taking precautions against failure of its computers in the event of, say, a fire. To ensure that its operations are not disrupted, the MAS will be using back-up computers of a private company set up specially to
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    • Article
      Order flowers and boost kidney fund
      167 13 FLOWERS could mean the difference between life and death in future for some kidney patients. Under the "Floral Expressions" scheme launched last Friday by the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and three local florists, 22 per cent of the purchase price of bouquets ordered through
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    • Article
      Police arrest suspect in cab-robbery case
      156 13 POLICE arrested a suspect on Friday after a taxi driver was robbed of $35 by a passenger who hit him on the head with a screwdriver. The suspect, 23, an oddjob labourer, boarded the taxi of Mr Poh Liong Huat along Clementi Avenue 2
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  • COMMENT/ Perspective
    • The Straits Times
      • Article
        No other alternative
        602 14 CONSIDERING the importance of the subject, it is somewhat disappointing that there has been so little public discussion and comment on the Government's proposal to introduce Group Representation Constituencies as a means of guaranteeing minority representation in Parliament. Since the subject was raised in earnest last August,
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      Collelle's Line
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      Legal suits not likely to shake Mahathir's hold
      1148 14  -  ISMAIL KASSIM All eyes on two court challenges to Malaysian PM scheduled this month By 1 The Kit Siang suit MR LIM Kit Siang (right), the DAP Secretary-General, filed a suit m August alleging irregularities m the award of a MJ3.4 billion
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      Rajiv holds the key to border issue solution
      684 14  -  S. NIHAL SINGH He needs accord with China that Indians will support By International Herald Tribune NEW DELHI A quarter century after the Indian debacle in the 1962 war with China, the two countries are closer than ever to resolving the border
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    • Article, Illustration
      In a huff over a puff
      511 14 Art Buchwald WASHINGTON The smokers and the non-smokers had their greatest battle on a shuttle from Washington to New York last week. The smokers claimed the on-smokers started it when a puffer lit up a Virginia Slim and an anti-smoking activist threw a pail
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      Computer industry on verge of a shake-up
      1557 15  -  ALAN CANE Minicomputer losing out to new multi-microprocessor system By Financial limes THE computer" industry is at the beginning of a profound and extended period of change which will leave few reputations unscathed among existing participants and see a clutch of nascent companies
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      Society seeks to make Britons courteous again
      826 15  - Society seeks to make Britons courteous again BARRY JAMES By International Herald Tribune THE Reverend lan Gregory nodded in polite agreement when Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher called this week for a return to traditional British standards of fairness, integrity, honesty and courtesy. He has been campaigning for the same thing
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  • FORUM
    • Letter
      Windsurfers get adequate protection
      474 16 Windsurfers get adequate protection The letter "Windsurfer stranded at sea" (ST, Jan 8) highlights the element of danger in the sport which the novice boardsailor is unaware of. The writer, Mr R. M. Pereira, may have created the impression that East Coast clubs do not provide adequate safety measures for
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    • Letter
      'Impossible' to protect all at Brussels airport
      281 16 'Impossible' to protect all at Brussels airport I REFER to the letter under the heading "Bouquet and a word of advice" (ST, Jan 5). It contains a complaint by Dr C. J. Oon about the services and the security at Brussels International Airport. It is always a traumatic experience to
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    • On demolishing a building 'top down'
      • Letter
        When method can be safely used: Ministry
        191 16 WE REFER to the letter "Is tearing down a building 'top down' safe?" by "H. H." (ST, Jan 4). We wish to assure the writer that the "top down" method of demolition can be safely used when: THE structure of the building to
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        Method safe and used extensively
        148 16 WE refer to the letter "Ls tearing down a building 'top down' safe?" by "H.H." (ST, Jan 4). We would like to thank the writer for his concern, and assure him that this method of demolition used is safe. Top-down demolition is carried out extensively
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      Not time yet to raise CPF and SDF payments
      207 16 JUST because we got through 1987 relatively unscathed and chalked up an impressive 8.6 per cent growth does not mean that we are poised to carry on with this momentum this year. The events of October 1987 will have some negative
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    • Letter
      Plan to ease traffic jam in Orchard Rd
      178 16 WE refer to the letter "Big jams when Orchard station opens" by Mr Ashok B. Melwani (ST, Dec 2). We than!, the writer for his feedback. The Public Works Department has observed that vehicles leaving the carparks in the popular shopping complexes
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    • Letter
      Get two or more chalets for big family
      118 16 Get two or more chalets for big family WE REFER to the letter "Four to a chalet?" by Mr G. T. Ang (ST. Dec 16). Our holiday chalets at Pasir Ris are built to accommodate the average room occupancy of two adults and two children. We have adopted the common
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  • TIMESDOLLAR
    • Happenings
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        This Week
        287 17 JAN It A one-day conference on "Financing Strategies for Growth Companies" will be held at the Westin Plaza. It is organised by Dominion Associates Management Pte Ltd. The conference will deal with development financing for start-ups and business expansion, up front financing, off balance sheet financing, expoit credit
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      • Article
        Appoinments
        167 17 Prima Ltd (Flour Mills) has appointed Mr Han Tan Kwang General Manager in place of Mr Oei Kiat Tho, who has retired. Mr Oei will remain a director of the company. Mulpha (Singapore) Ltd has appointed Mr Putra Masagnng Vice-Chairman and Mr Oka Masagung Managing Director. Sri Hartamas Corporation
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        Untitled
        35 17 You have to take "buy" recommendations, including those from reputable broking houses, with not just a pinch of salt but rather a pound of salt. Mr Mark Mobius, President of Templeton Emerging Markets Fund Inc.
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          Lock icon Kuwait has 'no plan to control BP'
          94 17 LONDON Kuwait has told Britain it does not plan to use its big stake in British Petroleum to control the oil giant. The British Treasury said: "The Kuwaiti authorities have assured us that they have no ambitions to control BP, or any interest
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          Lock icon Good new year start for Thai stocks
          123 17 BANGKOK The Securities Exchange of Thailand (SET) Index ended the first week of trading in the new year up 14.89 per cent over its 1987 closing level. The index rose steadily during the five days, from 284.94 points at the opening last Monday
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          Lock icon BCal to announce response to merger
          58 17 LONDON The response of British Caledonian (BCal) shareholders to the merger offer from British Airways (BA) will be made public today. The LL2.15 (5544.59 a share offer values BCal at £250 million. BCal's board unanimously recommended acceptance last month after BA increased its offer
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          Lock icon First US bank closure this year
          72 17 DALLAS Federal regulators have closed the Commerce Bank of Piano in the first US bank failure of the new year. The Texas bank was less than two years old but regulators said US$25 million (Ssso million) of its US$34 million worth of loans were
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          Lock icon Computervision rejects takeover bid
          68 17 NEW YORK Computervision Corp has rejected a US$39O million (Ss7Bo million) takeover proposal from one of its leading rivals, Prime Computer Inc. Computervision said the U5513. 50-a-share offer was inade- quate and recommended that shareholders not tender their shares. The company said that it was considering
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      Some handy hints for $uccess in 1988
      1056 17  -  DOREEN SOH Your money By Financial New Year resolutions to help you develop common sense attitudes towards money A NEW year brings with it another chance to have a fresh start. And for many people, it begins with New Year resolutions which may
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      F & N looks forward to more ventures this year
      419 17 F N looks forward to more ventures this year AFTER a busy year of major projects including the acquisition of a controlling stake in listed-Cold Storage Holdings Fraser Neave is looking forward to more ventures this year. In the company's latest annual report. Chairman Michael Fam said that "other possibilities
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      Lock icon HK banks cut interest rates from today
      239 17 HK banks cut interest rates from today HONGKONG Banks in Hongkong have announced a quarter percentage poir.t cut in interest rates to counter continued high liquidity in inter-bank markets. The Hongkong Association of Banks, the British colony's interest rate cartel, said the maximum savings rate on balances of up to
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      World financial markets 'still prone to wide swings'
      288 17 INVESTORS should trim their sails as the storm of volatility in world financial markets is far from over despite whatever progress made in reducing world trade and budgetary imbalances, according to a London-based investment banking group. Credit Suisse First Boston Ltd (CSFB)
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      OUB to cut prime lending rate to 5.25%
      345 17 REFLECTING the downward trend of interest rates, the Overseas Union Bank is to reduce its prime lending rate by a quarter percentage point to 5.25 per cent. OUB's new rate, which will take effect tomorrow, will bring it into line with that
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    • Article
      Singland pays $15m for partner's stake in firm
      121 17 SINGAPORE Land Ltd has paid $15.31 million to its joint-venture partner, Singapore Rubber Millers Association, for its 50 per cent stake in property investment company, RMALand Development Pte Ltd. The company, which was set up to re-develop the Winchester House building at
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    • Company news The week that was
      • Article
        Final Results
        24 18 Gross Group net Year to Company dividend profit/loss ('000) M Breweries 18(25.3) $55,465(549.002) Sept 87 U M Plour 12(12) M51,517(51.427) July 87
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        Preliminary figures
        25 18 Gross Group pre-tax Year to Company dividend profit .'loss ('000) Faber Merlin M56,195L(571,841L) June 87 Petaling 50(10) M56, 188 (55,74 1L) Oct 87
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        Interim results
        33 18 interim Group pre-tax Half-year to Company dividend profit/loss ('000) F A C B MJ1,855(51,943) Sept 87 J Cement J1,504L(J1.740L) Sept 87 Pegi M'sia MJ178L(52,145L) Sept 87 Sim Lim $4,099L(J173) Sept 87
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        Corporate News
        175 18 FABER Merfn Malaysia Bhd has lodged a police report in connection with various lease agreements entered into by the com pany and its subsidiaries between 1981 and 1984. Fraser Neave has revised the cost of setting up its Tuas plant sharply upwards to $80 million compared with $50
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        Lock icon Sydney
        143 18 SYDNEY Trading on the Australian stock market was quietly firm last week, with quality industrials attracting the most attention. The tone was good throughout the week, with the market suffering its only significant fall on Friday. There was not much trouble finding buyers for quality industrials. Mining stocks were
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        INDICES
        38 18 Financial Tines Industrials Friday 1424.50 (1434.50 -.0 Dow Jones Industrials Friday 1911.31 (2051.89) Nkkei Stock Average Saturday Closed (22,872.56 (F«vm ki bracfcth rtfw to (ho*« ot In pre»wij trxfr* day) liiiii i I I I I I
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        New York
        214 18 US Ch»H Goodyew T»e 57* -4Vt Alcoa 43V, -3* <** '3 AfcedS* 28V. 2H Hewlett Pock 54V. 5* Ama>lnc 18-4 I >•» mtl Bu* Moch 114% -BV. Amr Cofp 33H 2S c °"3 -3H An 27* Jhrn 72^ 5W B«sfh)*h«n Sfl 15* 2 Karter Ahjm °P l0 Boeing
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        511 18 All eyes on Friday's US trade report NEW YORK In the wake of another sharp drop in the stock market, Wall Street observers are looking ahead with a mixture of hope and trepidation to Friday's report on the nation's balance of trade. These figures have been a big
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        Lock icon Hongkong
        149 18 HONGKONG The Hongkong stock market entered the new year with share prices slightly lower at the beginning of the week but perked up to end on a positive note by Friday. The Hang Seng Index gained 157.92 points to finish the week at 2,460.67 and the broader Hongkong Index
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        Lock icon London
        100 18 LONDON Shares made a good run over the past week, underpinned by the US dollar's recovery. The concerted interventions of central banks from the major industrial countries Japan, the United States, West Germany, France, Switzerland, Canada and Italy to support the dollar and the positive comments from the Chancellor
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        Lock icon Tokyo
        266 18 TOKYO Share prices skyrocketed on the Tokyo stock market in the year's first week of trading, helped by the US dollar's sharp appreciation against the yen and a buoyant Wall Street. The Nikkei Stock Average posted a 1,655.52-yen or 7.8 per cent weekly gain, closing the week at 22,872.56
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        London
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      How your stocks performed
      3437 18 M shares quoted have a par value of $1. unless otherwise specified. M.vjr stocks are shown m bold print Adjusted tor scrip/rights N Tai-eiempted dhndend. ABM is traded n lots ot 10 shares each, with the price quoted m dobrv Trustee stocks under CPf Approved Investment
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      Container schedules
      638 19 Receipt of Export FCL containers and LCL cargo LCI Recehrinf Receiving Ship (Voyate) An C»{o Time Block C Edinburgh (76/430) 11/01 (1630) F5 0800 0830/0700-0800 H3/J1 Khd Saryan (40BE87) 11/01(1800) Fl 0930 1000 N2 Paithoon (11W) 11/01 (1900) F7 *****000/*****100 A2/C2 Hermes Ace (04A) 11/01 (2000) F5 *****230
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      Ships in port
      249 19 Berth Arr Dep Vessel Berth Arr Dep Vessel Berth Arr Dep Ktdptt Mhantt Kaenary P2A aside 11/01 Sri Liku M4B 11/01 11/01 Or Runner P2D aside 13/01 AlsConMence K36 a side /0 Qr Runner P2O as* 13/01 hit* Splendour Kl6 aside /01 s«i Gerbera P4B a«de 11/01
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    • Commodities, Finance
      • Article
        Bank rates
        407 19 OCBC OUB DOB DBS DEPOSIT RATES Savings daily 2 3 2V« 2 l /i 2 3 Monthly 3 Autosave 3>/ 4 Fued deposit 1 month 2Vi 2V 4 2 3 2Vi(l) 2 months 2Va (1) 3 months 2 x h 2W 2*A 2V 2 (1) 6 months 2*4
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        160 19 Asian rates ASIAN currency average r«t 1 I" 3 15/16 week ended Jan 8. 3 months 4h 4 5/16 6 months 4H 4 5/16 BD PRICES 12 months 4 5/16 USJ Stoto J lmonth BJ< 8 1 WKrt 6 15/16 3 months 9'% B'* ?Z^ Hum 7 7 ,I /16
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        327 19 GOLD bullion prices started the new year on a subdued note with little fresh factors to provide impetus. At New York's Commodity Exchange, spot gold last traded at U*****.70 an oz, a marginal decline of US$2.5O over the previous Thursday's settlement. A brisk dollar recovery, following Monday's
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        25 19 j Buyinf Sefcj Kfhtst-Lownt tfghtst-Lowest Ss/im Ss/pn Bank of Chtna 31.58—30.79 31.70 30.91 OUB 31.50—30 89 31.65 31 04 UOB 31.60—30.86 31.75 31.01
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        25 19 GOLD US$/oz Sat Fri Hongkong 484 50 485 25 480 40—480.90 Fri Thvs New York 483 10 483.70 480 70 481 30 i
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        178 19 Interbank Over the counter Foretpi Local dolars to Foreign currency currency one unit of to Sslo foreifn currency Australian dollar 1.4392 1 4409 7.10—6.89 Canadian dollar 1.5850 1.5864 6.37—6.26 NZ dollar 1.3188—1.3214 7.78 7.51 Sterling pound 3.6736 3.6775 2.75—2.70 US dollar 2.0415 2.0425 4.93 4.88 Local dolars to
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        31 19 Ctanc prices MJHOt Spore KL cents cents S kilo M/kilo Jan 4 218.75 274.00 Jan 5 220.00 275.00 Jan 6 222.50 276.50 Jan 7 222.75 277.00 Jan 8 223.50 277.00
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        29 19 Ctainf Twnover TM prices Tomes Cents (M)/kik> Jan 4 17.17 96 Jan 5 17.19 85 Jan 6 17 19 84 Jan 7 17.27 107 Jan 8 17.29 73
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        94 19 KUALA LUMPUR The Malaysian rubber market remained buoyant last week with International RSS One closing four sen higher at 277.00 sen per kg despite sales by the International Natural Rubber Organisation (Inro) buffer stock manager. For the first time since Inro was established, the five-day moving average, which is
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        35 19 FIRMER. Values firmed on the European spot market (basis Rotterdam warehouse), helped at first by sterling's retreat against the dollar. However, interest remained weak. The metal finished at £3,865 per tonne against £3,750. AFP
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        57 19 FIRMER. Rates on the j bullion market mirrored gold's performance, but recovery was more substantial here. On the Lon- don Metal Exchange (LME), the trend was at first depressed by news of a 32.000-oz increase in LME stocks to 19,900,000 oz. But later there was a rebound sparked by
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        41 19 LOWER. Persistent fears of a shortage in supplies brought cash values to a new record £1,490 per tonne on Monday. But a 10.425-tonne increase in London Metal Exchange stocks to 52,925 tonnes produced a reversal in the trend. I AFP
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        49 19 IRREGULAR. Standard aluminium values on the London Metal Exchange (LME) improved due to a 2.525-tonne decrease in stocks to 33,025 tonnes, their lowest level since September 1960. But sibling's recovery later weighed on sentiment. Merchants outside the LME quoted U551,955-1,975 per tonne against U552,020-2,030 the previous week. AFP
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        335 20 Promet features for third week running I'ROMET Bhd dominated trade on the Kuala Lumpur stock market for the third straight week, although the company's shares remained suspended in Singapore. Trading in Promet shares accounted for 7.6 per cent of all the shares that changed hands on the Kuala
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        625 20 Doubling of average daily turnover gives new year a good start 11 401 off to a >*: week, with •\K<tl>o stock mart ippreciatlng more than w |*m cent on a doum in average daily hut Friday's plun^ <>n Wall Street has si i cloud over markets i .mil the
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        97 20 H[ FOLLOWING is a list of the five most actively traded stocks on the Stock Exchange of Singapore last week It gives the turnover in thousands of units, closing prices on id ay and the high and low for 1987/88 C.«t?»t7 V«hant Price (J) Hfch (S) Low
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          189 20 Malayan Credit warrants MALAYAN Credit warrants topped the volume list (or the third consecutive week, although the possibility of a takeover bid for the property company seems to have evaporated. The counter saw 12.47 million warrants, or transferable subscription rights, change hands last week compared with 8.72 million and 8.58
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      317 20 Not all company mergers profitable, says accountant KUALA LUMPUR Mergers between companies do not always pay. A study on 213 mergers in Britain between 1964 and 1972 suggested that average profits in each of the seven years after a merger were lower than before. "A number of studies have shown
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      510 20 Robert Kuok 'ready to make way' for permanent board KUALA LUMPUR An announcement by Mulpha International Trading Corporation Bhd that Mr Oh Bak Kim has resigned from its board is being interpreted by those who are closely watching the Mul-ti-Purpose group as a signal that
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      669 20 Tradewinds forecasts group pre-tax profit of M$28m KUALA LUMPUR Tradewinds (M) Bhd, the Pernas Securities subsidiary expected to be listed in late March or April, has forecast a group pre-tax profit of about MJ2S.I million for the year ending next January. Based on its paid-up capital of 140 million shares
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      220 20 Pacific Cable Products to wind up KUALA LUMPUR Shareholders of Pacific Cable Products Sdn Bhd (PCP) have agreed to a creditors' voluntary winding-up of the company at an extraordinary general meeting. The majority shareholder of PCP is Pacific Chemicals Bhd (PCB), which has a 51 per cent stake, while the
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      2627 21 By OUR RACMG TEAM FIRST: *****9 SECOND: *****8 THIRD: *****1 STARTERS: *****2, *****8, *****6, *****9, *****4, *****5, *****0, *****1, *****4, *****4. CONSOLATIONS: *****6, *****0, *****3, *****7, *****1, *****6, *****8, *****5, *****0, *****6. Prima Rank, having only his second outing in the circuit, showed his
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      84 21 IPOH Jockey A. John (above) was taken to hospital with a suspected col-lar-bone fracture after being dislodged from Play It Cool n in Race 6 here yesterday. X-rays taken at the Ipoh Specialist Centre where John was admitted showed the injury was not serious Play It
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      105 21 PERTH Sprinter Placid Ark will be off the racing scene in Australia until next year. Trainer Wally Mitchell has now ruled him out of the rich sprints at the Melbourne autumn carnival. "My vet says his legs need a good spell and that puts Melbourne out
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      16 22 Monica Cup ftSS&S: -4SM/V BADMINTON •:|t«»;-: invitation championship 1988 Date: February 2-7 Place: Singapore Badminton Hall
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      Lock icon Age is no hindrance to urm Bonds and Ardiles
      512 22 Both produce midfield magic LONDON Osvaldo Ardiles and Billy Bonds may share a combined age of 76, but their continuing midfield excellence showed no sign of waning on Saturday as each set off on the path towards a third possible appearance
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      202 22 Celtic draw but still stay top SCOTTISH LEAGUE GLASGOW Both Celtic and Aberdeen had to be content with draws, but Rangers and Hearts recovered their best form with convincing victories. St Mirren held Celtic who remained the Premier Division leaders 1-1 and Hibernian held Aberdeen, for whom former Arsenal striker
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      696 22 DIVISION THREE Aldershot 0 WalsaU 1. Brentford 0 Northampton 1, Bury 2 Rotherham 2, Chester 1 Southern] 1, Doncaster 2 Fulham 2. Notts County 3 York 0. Preston 2 Bristol City 0 DIVISION POUR Burnley 2 Newport 0, Darlington 2 Carlisle 1, Exeter 3 Swansea 1. Hereford 1
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      350 22 LONDON Holders Coventry recovered some of the form which carried them to glory last season when they beat Fourth Division Torquay 2-0 in their first defence of the English Football Association Cup on Saturday. On a day of few surprises and no
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      637 22 Arsenal 2 MUlwall (24): Arsenal shrugged off their recent poor spell in the League to spoil the return to Highbury of their former captain Frank McLintock, now assistant manager at Millwall. The result underlined the gap in class between the two sides and Arsenal
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      158 22 YUGOSLAV champions Partizan Belgrade have taken on two Chinese internationals, coach Fahrudin Jusufi said in Belgrade. They are centre-half Liu Hainang and striker Jiu Hikuan. PARIS St Germain have given up hope of persuading Johan Cruyff who resigned as manager of Ajax Amsterdam to take over as manager
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      47 22 LEADING SCORERS DtvOne: II John Aldridge (Liverpool). 11 Brian McClair (Man Utd). If John Fashanu (Wimbledon). 14 Nigel Cough (Forest). 15 Gordon Durie (Chelsea), Dean Saunders (Oxford). IMv Two 23 Jimmy Quinn (Swindon). 21 Paul Stewart (Man City). It lan Wright (Palace). 18 Mark Bright (Palace). Reuter
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      124 22 SPANISH LEAGUE BARCELONA Barcelona snatched a 1-0 win at home against Sporting Gijon on Saturday to end a miserable run of three successive defeats. Midfielder Roberto Fernandez headed home a well-placed pass from Francisco Carrasco in the 77th minute to decide a poor match in which Barcelona
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      290 23 Top seed Pam has it easy against Helena SYDNEY Lanky American Pam Shriver completed her preparations for the Australian Open with an impressive 6-2, 6-3 victory over Helena Sukova in the US$2OO,OOO New South Wales Open tennis championships here yesterday. Pam, the top seed for the Virginia Slims event, played
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      256 23 Mansdorf masters Krishnan AUCKLAND Israel's Am>s Mansdorf unravelled the mysteries of Indian magician Ramesh Krishnan and beat him 6-3, 6-4 in just 77 minutes to win the Auckland Grand Prix men's singles title yesterday. Krishnan had bemused his rivals with his delicate touch play all week as he sought a
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      331 23 GOLF GOLD COAST AMERICAN Curtis Strange fired rounds of 67 and 68 yesterday to gain a one-stroke victory in Australia's richest golf tournament, the U*****,000 ($720,000) Sanctuary Cove Classic. Strange, leading money winner on last year's United States Professional Golfers' Association tour, ended the tournament 16--under-par with
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      309 23 SWIMMING CANBERRA Rumania's Tamara Costache led the way as four east Europeans broke Australian all-comers' records on the final day of an international swimming challenge here on Saturday. Tamara, the fastest woman in the world over the 50 metres freestyle, proved her dominance with a time of
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      711 23 TENNIS New Australian Open surface suited to world No. l's game MELBOURNE IVAN LENDL, bidding to emulate Donald Budge and Rod Laver and become only the third man to achieve the Grand Slam in tennis, begins his quest with renewed confidence here today. The world No.
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      298 23 Eligibility rules are tightened COMMONWEALTH GAMES LONDON The Commonwealth Games Federation have tightened their rules to prevent athletes from competing by acquiring a quick change of nationality, officials said on Saturday. At a meeting here, the federation extended the minimum length of residency required to compete for a particular nation
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      Lingwei's crown
      135 24 HONGKONG China's Li Lingwei wrlked away with the women's crown of the Seiko World Grand Prix badminton tournament when she outclassed compatriot Han Aiping 11-8, 11-5 in the final here yesterday. LJagwei'f finesse and shuttle placement pioved too much for the world champion as she moved Aiping artfully
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      409 24 Champ shows burning desire and intensity HONGKONG CHINA'S Xiong Guobao swept the men's singles crown yesterday from Eddy Kurniawan, of Indonesii, triumphing 15-2, 18-14 in the U*****,390 ($272,800) Seiko World Grand Prix badminton finals. Displaying the same burning desire and intensity that he has shown throughout the
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      287 24 Ingrid bags $56,000 in road race ATHLETICS GOLD COAST Ingrid Kristiansen, of Norway, won what organisers claimed was the richest road race in history by nraHy two minutes yesterday and earned herself a pay cheque of US$2B,OOO (•56.000) Ingrid, 31, clocked 50min 21sec over the flat 15-km course, three minutes
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      236 24 LECH (Austria) Swiss Zoe Hass skied to victory in a women's World Cup super-giant slalom here on Saturday after the international race jury disqualified original winner Sigrid Wolf and three of her Austrian team-mates. Following a West German protest, the jury disqualified four Austrian racers,
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      181 24 Vikings upset 49ers in semi AMERICAN FOOTBALL SAN FRANCISCO The Minnesota Vikings and the Cleveland Browns moved a step closer to the Super Bowl on Saturday by reaching the finals of their respective conferences of the National Football League (NFL). The Vikings upset the San Francisco 49ers 36-24 in their
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      270 24 BASKETBALL Atlanta Hawks beat Denver Nuggets 113-105 in a NBA game on Saturday. Other results: Los Angeles Lakers 101 Indiana Pacers 98; New York Knicks 106 Boston Celtics 98; Philadelphia 76ers 126 Cleveland Cavaliers 110; Washington Bullets 108 Los Angeles Clippers 76; Chicago Bulls 113 Utah Jazz
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      453 25  -  MAHMOOD GAZNAVI By Salim and Bostrom strike to maintain 100 per cent record GEYLANG International are not prepared to play second fiddle to any team. Yesterday, at Geylang Stadium, they passed their stiffest test yet in chalking up an impressive 2-0 win over Police to become the
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      Lock icon Miss Piggy brings home the bacon
      481 25  -  LEE WAI WUN By WHEN Ken Letts bought a yacht named Miss Piggy four years ago, many people asked if he would rename it. They obviously thought there was something ignominous about the name. Not anymore, for Ken and and his crew sailed Miss
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      368 25 CRICKET ADELAIDE A second half-century in two days by Roshan Mahanama failed to provide Sri Lanka with any hope of defeating Australia in their World Series Cup limited over cricket match at the Oval here yesterday. Mahanama followed his 51 against New Zealand on Saturday with
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      190 25 MADRAS India's cricketers are expected to make a strong protest over an official ruling that Thursday's one-day match against West Indies in Ahmedabad was part of the scheduled eight-game limited overs series. Mr S. Sriraman, president of the Board of Control for cricket in India (BCCI), said
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      535 25  -  JOE DORAI By FINE goalkeeping by former internationals Lim Chiew Peng and Kumar Krishnan was the highlight of yesterday's Singapore Pools Premier League match between Jurong Town FC and Singapore Armed Forces Sports Association which ended in a 0-0 draw yesterday. Both
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      415 25 GOLF Charles Lim, handicap 5, posted a nett 71 to land the Sim Kee Boon Trophy Medal of Medals stroke-play competition at Tanah Merah Country Club yesterday. David Chow, handicap 14, finished second with 72. Otfcer nmJte Bert gnm: Michael Pang (11) 84. Womrn Jeaaette Sim
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      250 25  -  JOE DORAI SWITZERLAND-bound striker V. Sundramoorthy made his farewell appearance memorable and Singapore Indians did the Republic proud when they won the Bardhan Cup final, beating Kuala Lumpur 3-2 at Merdeka Stadium on Saturday night. Sundramoorthy, who is expected to leave for Switzerland soon to
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      250 25 KUALA LUMPUR The format for the Malaysia Cup soccer competition changes this year. For the quarter-final and semi-final ties, no penalty kicks will be taken if the matches end in a draw after the home and away ties. Instead, a third match will be held
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        60 25 FULLBACK Viv Anderson's first-ever goal for Manchester United put them through to the fourth round of the English FA Cup yesterday with a 2-1 win at Second Division Ipswich. He headed the winner after a 66th minute corner. Otfeer reralta FA Cap 3rd r4: Port Vale 1 Macclesfield
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  • OBITUARIES
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      495 24 321 Deaths 321 Deaths MDM AGNES LEE HONG LUNG *O* 7S ysars beloved wife of the late Mr Joseph Aag Oher Yong mother of the late Mdm Mary Ang and mother-in-law of the late Mr Michael Ooh went home to be united with the Lord Jesus on 10th January 1988
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      322 Acknowledgements
      68 24 W# t ttw t#*nliy off ttw lftt# MADAM TAN LUANG ANQ wHe of the late Mr Png Klok H.k rMDWttd «.1M wish to express our heartfelt thanks It appreciation to relatives, friends, Father John Sim, Little Slaters of the Poor. St. Joseph Dying Aid Association It prayer group
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      324 In Memoriam
      109 24 in Memory Ol Our Beloved Pastor AARON ANG ENG HUA o*pw\»4 11th January IM6 Tnte la the eong you taught u» I have lived a Hfe of sin in this world I'm living In. I have done forbidden things I shouldn't do. I ask the beggar along
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      33 24 323 Condolences 323 Condolences We extend our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to The managment and staff of BangkokßankLJmited on the demise of their late Founder Chairman Mr. Chin Sophonpanich Winston's Pte. Ltd.
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      109 24 MDM. WONG FOON Dapartad: 11/1/t7 No Just today but everyday We remember the times we shared Sadly ntiaaad but always ramambarad by daugthan Law May Maw, aon-tavtaw: Pott Bin Lin, god -daughter: Catherine *ii tmm In Lov?ng M#rfH>f y of MR. DENNIS K. ANNAMALAY Safa In the
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      95 24 In memory of our beloved mother Mdm. Chiang Siang K«w Departed 11 Jan. '97 After you left us Things have changed But fond memories of you Will always remain. Sadly mlaMd by torad on—. MARY TANG CHIN WAN Departed 11 January 1987 Our loved one's gone to
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      52 25 SOCCER Stagapsr? Business Hmum FMtbsil Leaga? Div 3: Standard Chartered Bank v Haw Par (Tanglin); Hewlett-Packard v Mavis RC (Tanglin); Diet helm S'style v Seagate Tech (Fairer Park); Sime Darby v Tien Wah Press (Farrer Park) all matches at 5 15 pm SWIMMING Sasa Age-Grsap l'-E to U-U (Tanjong Rhu,
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    404 26 Two other suspects nabbed the next day POLICE have arrested three suspects who are believed to have robbed a goldsmith shop last Friday, with the fit-si suspect picked up barely four hours after the robbery. CID Director Chua Cher Yak yesterday said this
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    256 26  - China gets into US housing, shipping industries ONG MING SEING By Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON China's growing fascination with capitalism is leading to some interesting activities in the United States. In Jacksonville, Florida, the China State Construction Engineering Corporation has a project to build 370 single-family homes, priced from U5559,000 (S$118,000)
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    183 26 PARES Twenty-two suspected members of an outlawed French left-wing guerilla group go on trial at a heavily-fortified Paris courthouse today in France's first post-war mass political trial. A bullet-proof glass dock has been built specially for the trial of the Action Directe members.
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    371 26 Church admits it lost $43,000 in bid to free Waite LONDON The Church of England has confirmed it paid £12,000 (5J43.200) in an unsuccessful bid to free its missing envoy Terry Waite The money was not a ransom payment, but funds for "travelling and related expenses" for two men who
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    348 26  -  L.E. PREMA PUB's $20m system saves energy By STREET lamps in parts of Singapore are now being switched on and off by one of the most sophisticated electrical remote control systems in Asia. Only Japan has a system to match the latest
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    145 26 Teacher resigns over video tape foul-up GLASFORD (Illinois) A public school teacher resigned after he lent parents a video tape of what he thought was a girl's basketball game. Unfortunately for teacher Edmond Ball, the video showed him performing sexual acts instead. "I am not a pervert," said Ball, who
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    68 26 VATICAN CITY Pope John Paul n baptised 42 babies from seven countries yesterday in a New Year tradition he began in 1960. The christening ceremony was attended by 500 relatives of the babies ranging from one to seven months old. The babies included 33 from
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    77 26 China lifts ban on f il m BEIJING A seven-year ban has been lifted on the film, Open Country, which stars China's leading actress, Liu Shaoqing, the Worker's Daily reported yesterday. The film a historical drama about a woman who escapes an unhappy, arranged marriage through an illicit love affair
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      SCARLETT O'HARA OF THE EAST
      764 1 Xianfl Yun joes from a headstrong teenager to a mature woman in the new SBC serial. Heiress. which begins on Ch 8 tonight. KOH SIEW TIN talks to the actress and Introduces the cast. Who's who m Heiress SINGAPORE viewers will have their very own
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        429 1 ORLANE FESTIVE SPECIALS Baby Deserves A Happy Confident Mum Duo Eysshodow Noil- I v -*w nnlkh FPFPI La For every purchase of Ssl 00 of Orlane |fe If J^ skin care or cosmetics at Tangs, I Wm^ W IL W Z'&ilV&j^^ we'll present you with a Duo Eyesha- fe H^A^^^^^^^^S
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        463 2 This article is reprinted from THE best possible news for children with muscular dystrophy would be that a cure has been found. Recent news on the disease fell far short of that. But it did give victims and their parents something they haven't had
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        970 2 Vast skyscrapers of glass and chrome jutting up in cities around the world pose a new era of problems for firefighters. PHILIP BERESFORD of The Sunday Times of London reports on simulation techniques to help prevent disasters. A FIRE in one of the
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        408 2 NOISE, it seems, really does "get on our nerves", or at least on rats' nerves, and so presumably also on ours. Henry Lai of Washington University in Seattle, United States, has made the first scientific study on how noise affects the chemistry of
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          170 2 INFLUENZA impairs a driver's reaction time even more than does a moderate dose of alcohol, according to a group of British researchers. The Medical Research Council of Salisbury, England, reports in the British Journal of Psychology that the reaction time of volunteers suffering from 'flu
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          186 2 A SOVIET crash programme to catch up with the West in designing powerful computers is beginning to pay off, but the Russians still lag far behind, according to industry reports. The drive began in 1985 with the creation of a task force to set up
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        184 2 1 aH Existence ■UHbH^^ la^^^^B POLY-ENFRGISANTE A 111 I Existence c-?3omi-iFL.oz. m||H ck'dnser lUrrwi Ktibinsle-in lill II i^l [Mi w» Rubinstein 111 II a^l 111 Lv 4 L^S^ e f^^Eaib^^a^a^a^a^a^a^a^a^a^a^a^a^a^a^a^a^a^a^a^a^a^a^a^fe^a^a^a^a^a^a^a^a^a^a^a^a^a^a^B aW^L^I a^a^aw v^^bbbi ■&■■>»*« I aaaa^ aaaa^B aaaaaW aaaVl bbb^^bb^? I aV Helena Rubinstein 'Beauty Makers'. A S7O value. All
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        Lock icon From tongue-tied boy to silver-tongued star
        1143 3 JACK CHANG traces how Wu Le-t'ien became the most popular radio storyteller in Taiwan and in the Chinatowns of Canada and Japan. HE FOLLOWS no script or lecture notes but, as soon as he takes the podium, the audience's emotions are in his hands.
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        1325 3 YING RUOCHENG is a chainsmoking, gravelly-voiced film star. His latest film is Bertolucci's The Last Emperor. But when he is not under the arc lights, he remains in the spotlight in China where his job as Vice-Minister of Culture puts
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        268 3 THIS programme Is compUed by Redlffosion and broadcast dal- I. ly in Teochew, Hokklen L6I S 1.***** and Cantonese. The MonHorin broadcast times over mdnaarifl SBC's Radio Foot are 9 pm in Teochew and 19.45 pm in Hokklen on Mondays, 9 pm in Cantonese and 9.45 pm in Teochew on
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        Unchanging lines of the baju kurung
        855 4 The Malay baju kurung has remained unchanged over the generations. Despite changes in fashion, Malay women have shown an unfailing loyalty to this traditional dress. MARDIANA ABU BAKAR takes a look at the intricacy of sewing a baju kurung. The long, loose, flowing line
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        Baju kurung lambang kewanitaan dan kesopanan
        495 4  -  Oleh MARDIANA ABU BAKAR BAJU kurung ialah institusi kewanitaan dan kesopanan wanita Melayu. Pada bulan Julai tahun lalu. seorang penyanyi Malaysia, Noorzila dari kumpulan Ella And The 3oys telah menerima pelbagai kritikan dari pemi-nat-peminatnya kerana menyatakan bahawa baju kurung itu leceh. Penyanyi yang agak
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        551 4 ■^^■i b^^ IHIH Ac- FX-1000F \^T2«O^^V\^«bO^^\ e Handy type O*LrtO?,\ A O%0» scitNT.fiC n line fa* fJP^ W^ .^f&W^ -^3 2 %^^^^mmmm» I^^mmC i 128 ready-to-use formulas are now built-in... and you can add 12 more of your own. forget about troublesome programming Casio has dor.e that |cWH3ki l ld[»l^e1;|flllJlk¥'
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        838 5 ORGANISATION 1 LAST DAY e I I om, I 30, 3 30, 7 00, 900 r "TO ERR 18 HUMANE" Mandarm film m color TOMORROW ONLY LET'S MAKE LAUGH Mandarin film m color LAST DAY I lam, I 30, 400 700 915 TO ERR 18 HUMAMt g Mandarin film m
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        152 5 I "IT COSTS ONL Y $6.50...." to clean your car seat, P&P Auto-Care Centre has a revolutionary and economical method of restoring the texture and softness of the cushion. It cost only $6.50 per seat and you can do any number of seats. I■* i 04 1 rC^ I r
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        430 5 < (*****00) 5 SHOWS 11. 00«m. 130. 4 00. 630 9 00PM J HOTHUtGS GONNA STOP US NOW g ißi^wF t^^^^**»n conm to N». 0 ■•^K''MI(MC0 TT LtB^^|i^r MESHACH TAYLOR Z (TS7MM) S SHOWS: 11.00wn. IJO, 4.00. 6.30 t.iSpm z A WUST-SEE BY EVERY YOUTH (NO FREE UBT) QNIKHnI wonderful
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        994 6 /^^fgV/V/^/^N II I N. s^* a i,yy! i\v) mrsnm |bbjJ| 1 C A T S -I [TUfc R*****3 CLA96 FAX: 732^0~| TELEPHONE SERVICE: Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. (sp.m. deadline for next day) Saturday: 8.30 m.tn. to 2.00 p.m. (11a.m. deadline tor The Sunday Times) Public Holiday;
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        606 6 2 Eating Out SLOANE COURT HOTEL. Large Tlger Draught Beer $4.50++. Set lunch $5 90 Steaks, Chops St Oxtail Stew at reasonable prices. Rooms dally from $45 upwards. Free parking. 17 Balmoral Rd., S'pore 1025. Tel: *****11. SUFFET LUNCH AT $9.90 nett. every Monday only. Tok Panjang $120 per table
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        711 6 22 Computar Products/ Services PM A-NCT H high performance local area network half the size, half the price. Call PM Data *****55 SINCLAW/ ATAM ST. Up to $200 trade-in for any Atari ST purchase. Mlcroware Systems, *****80/ *****23/ *****38. 23 Musical Instruments KOREA'S ROY ALE PtAMO just arrlved. Mun Kal
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        776 6 38 Airconditioners/ Refrigerators AIRCONO./ FRIDGE SERVICES 24 hrs. Islandwtdo Ssrvtes We solve all problems eg. Servicing, repairing/ rssprsving stc. (or any fridge and aircond. In our/ your place. Also 2nd hand fridge from $100. Free doMvsry. Ousrsntssd after sslss/ servicing. InstsU any aircond from $580 LEE MANO AIRCOND a REFRIGERATION
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        569 6 40 House Cleaning/ Painting SPECIALISE IN PAINTING, cleaning, parquet sanding/ varnishing, carpet steaming/ shampooing, all floor polishing, marble/ terrazzo grinding/ polishing. Cheap, reliable, Immediate service. *****54 GENERAL HOUSE CLEANING, painting, parquet sanding/ varnishing, carpet shampooing li contractual cleaning for residential and commercial bldgs. Call No be 1-*****80 (Bam- 10pm). PAINT
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        1057 6 43 Publications >HLV LATEST Bestsellers omance. general fiction, horror k others. Books Paradise #01-15 'aradlz Ctr 10 00 am 9 pm. 44 Stamps/ Coins AO COIN COLLECTION. 1968-1061 1211 pes) Bought thru' FAO :oln programme at US$2BOO »rlce neg. Tel. *****24 9a.n-4pm 45 Hsalth Cantraa/ Masuage JOUBLE FORTUNE HEALTH Ctr.
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        264 6 e Book a tour and f^f^^n you stand to win a *|H|lK'i| Mercedes Benz f 200! Try your luck •ITITIvTh at classification •II II 241. U^l^ifl 49 Beauty Culture 49 Beauty Culture BFacelineF "1 WEN'S SALON iJL I SKIN CARE FOR MEN If** WITH PROBLEM SKIN LI A Being an
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        637 7 50 Hairdressing 50 Hairdressing 50 Hairdressing BMBBBBBa^*^^ I I rI TISV Iia IU BIIBIIffI BRb6 MITITaV vW^LI -m "^F Mg^g^gggggg^ftjgjjg^g^gs^aj^ gaej WJm^ M I BEGINNER COURSE (Fui./P.rt-t.m.) |2« |\J f I 4 m .hssl,BBB II f 6 mths Comprehensive Advance course Sl2 fe^^B^^^^^^^^^^B 1 8 weeKs Advance course in fa
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        687 7 55 Garage Sale TEAK COL. Big dining set (ex tendable) with 8 chairs, 1 teal buffet hutch *****41. 56 Sale: Other Products jjj^S Trendy \lnM Punjabi 2f\' jj suits #03*1 PENPJSULA \i SNGWOREO6I7 i M TEL *****63 J* BRAND NEW GERMAN mad< brush cleansing/ abrasive peeling machine for sale $650.
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        705 7 72 Packing/ Storage/ s Delivery/ Removal (Cheap Rates) For Household ft Office Removal e Experienced, careful It responsible workers provided. e Specialised in piano, organ and safe In transit. Tel: 2S> —3/ «5t «S0« $30 ONWARDS House, office removal, transportation, disposal and delivery service. Specialist In piano/ organ removal. Economical
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        854 7 75 Office Furniture/ Furnishing FACTORY SALE Of office tables, chairs, cabinets, open-plan screen, etc at greatly reduced price. View 448 Oeylang Rd after Lorong 24A. Open till 6pm. PARTITIONS $2.70; CEILING $1.50; Wallpaper, carpet it office renovation. Tel: *****88 3 OFFICE WOODEN Übles View at: #16-05 Dunn House, Cecil Street.
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        718 7 78 Industrial Equipment/ 78 Industrial Equipment/ Supplies Supplies Sale of Used Machinery^ I Bids are InvHed for the following quality used machine tools DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 7 LEBLOND REGAL LATHE 15x54 1 UNIT BETWEEN CENTRE 54" BED 15" HORSE POWER 7.5 YEAR MADE 1978 HITACHI SEIKI UNIVERSAL MILL 1 UNIT MODEL
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        376 7 IF YOU WANT to triple your income Si have between 20-25 hours/ wk. to spare, pg: *****02 IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS with knowledge of feng shut by China Expert Tel: *****89 MAKE IDLE CASH work. For free discussion, call 532-5611, 9am spm. Mr. Allan Tan. MALAY RICE STALL to let at
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        1102 7 92 Domestic Help 92 Domestic Help 92 Domestic Help 92 Domestic Help Available Available Available Available f MORE THAN Persona'^ interviewed overseas and screened from provinces frequently. ~N MIUIII. I nmi Filipino Tha. *Sn Lankan lndon,»,an Javanese ChintM 19 MMM CAMII ICC Our«ttur«nc««for.mploy«r. *ouaHfv I aC y UUU rIIITIILICO Well-trained
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        287 7 I 94 Positions Vacant: Professional/ Executive Require* ASSISTANT NURSE (S.E.N) Recent graduates with 1 to I years post graduation nursing experience Initiative, responsible St ability to work independently We offer attractive salary, career prospect and fringe benefits to the right candidates. Applicants are Invited to apply personally at: The Personnel
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        382 7 95 Positions Vacant: EDP r TNT COMPUTER SERVICES We have mmedlate vacancies for A) DATA ENTRY OPERATORS (Koypunch Operator*) Able to type 25 w.p.m No experience required Training will be provided B) DOCUMENT SORTERS Waquiremaiila tor (A) a (B): a Age 17 to 25 years Minimum Secondary 3 education a
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        994 8 98 Positions Vacant. 98 Positions Vacant: 98 Positions Vacant: Secretarial/ Clerical Secretarial/ Clerical Secretarial/ Clerical KENWOOD I Hi-Fi STEREO 1 oBi mb^ MM We are looKlng tor a Male who has an interest In computers. Im I "tC We prefer a fresh school leaver who wish to pursue a career
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        517 8 98 Positions Vacant: 98 Positions Vacant: Secretarial/ Clerical Secretarial/ Clerical FUJI TRADING (S) PTE LTD I &&3S has immediate vacancies for Wx||H| GCE 0 level with credit in Maths Wft Must have working experience in accounting I book-keeping Preferably with LCCI Certificate GCE O level with credit in English Typing
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        245 8 HITACHI CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY PTE LTD f\o% TIQfICwX tOf. 1) GENERAL CLERK CUM RECEPTIONMT (FEMALE) Completed O' Level education. Age between 22 25. With some working experience. Ability to type. o Handle Incoming outgoing telephone calls and perform general clerical duties. 2) PARTS CO-OROMATOR (MALE) Age between 23 29. 2to 3
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        430 8 98 Positions Vacant: Secretarial/ Clerical We are a member of the Glaxo Group, one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. We invite suitably qualified persons to apply for: RECEPTIONIST/ TYPIST GCE 'O' level 1-2 years experience Able to operate PABX switchboard and type at 40 wpm Good command of spoken
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        506 8 96 Positions Vacant: Secretarial/ Clerical BANK JOBS SECRETARIES LCCI PSC, shorthand, w.p./ PC skills (Multlmate/ Wordstar), experience In corporate secretarial work an advantage. BANK CLERKS Romlttanca, Oopoait, ACU A CrodH Documentation GCE credits In Eng. it Maths. type 30 wpm, mln. 2 yrs. banking experience required a Loan* CoSactton. 2to
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        558 8 98 Positions Vacant: Secretarial/ Clerical r^ NATIONAL #O* PRODUCTIVITY V>O BOARD The Netional Productivity Board (NPB) Invites applications from Singapore Citizens for appointment as: A) CLERICAL OFFICER GRADE IV REQUIREMENTS: Mln. 3 OCE O' Level passes Including English It Mathemathlcs, or Preliminary Certlflcater In Business Studies (PCBS) plus 2 OCE
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        545 8 96 Positions Vacant: Secretarial/ Clerical Wow sslaMah 00. requlras CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY lo the MD ppHcanta muat have tha toMowing iiaOTrnftirnr Mln. good OCE O' levels Private Secretarial Certificate Oood shorthand It typing with admin, skills Oood spoken L written English Pleasant appearance L personality re Oder Attractive salary, fringe benefits
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        668 8 96 Positions Vacant: Secretarial/ Ciancal Centrepoint invites applications for RECEPTIONISTS The Job involves attending to enquiries, tenants shop owners' work requisitions, assisting In promotional activities as well as selling of concert tickets Applicants should be able to communicate with people at ail levels, be tactful and pleasant. Interested applicants pieeae
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        679 9 98 Poaltiona Vacant! Secretarial/ Clerical ciwaswr wrf-m requires CNBBiaC FEMALE CLERKS a •O'orN 1 level e fresh school leavers are also welcome e seed between 18-25 years e bilingual e pleasant personality e general clerical duties e Able to type at 35 w.p.m. )f mteraassd. psaaaa caM personalty bstweew 6a.m.
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        659 9 96 Positions Vacant: Secretarial/ Clerical GENERAL CLERK e Age 17 to 24 e Fluent In English and Mandarin a Typing skill essential a Oenersi clerical duties, a Experience not necessary a Staning salary: $400. Intaraatad appHcanta, plaaaa apply ptroot^sMry to.* B* WOl Jelen Bt Marah #04-12 Redhill Industrial Estate Singapora
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        630 9 96 Positions Vacant: Secretarial/ Clerical CHINESE FEMALE CLERK a OCE O' level a Knowledge of accounts e Able to type e Able to start work Immediately e Working experience necessary CaH Florence *****26 326 Changl Rd Singapora 1441 CLERICAL ASSISTANT a Oood command In English a Ability to type e
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        837 9 98 Positions Vacant: Secretarial/ Clerical LIGHTNING EXPRESB SERVICES PTE LTD requiree a CUSTOMER RELATIONS CLERK (Female) Pi a requssttae: a OCE 'O' level, credit In English or has sat for exam awaiting results a Able to type an advantage Intaraatad phone *****63 Progressive Company seeks ADMIN ASSISTANT e Able to
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        890 9 98 Position* Vacant Sscratarial/ Clerical ESTAB. CONBULTINQ ENO4NCERB Firm urgently requires 1) Telephonists 2) Oeneral Clerks. With mln. 3 years working experience. Pis. write In with full details, contact tel. no. to Ove Arup fa Partners, 9001 Beach Rd. #04-03 Oolden Mile Complex. 5.0719. TRAINEE SWITCHBOARD OPERATORS urgently required for
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        982 9 M PoaHlona Vacant: 99 Positions Vacant: 99 Positions Vacant: 8 alas SaUa Sale* 'THINK GROW RICH' If you think you can... .we will show you the opportunity to grow rich. If you are currently the top Sale* Professional in your company... we will show you the opportunity to grow rich.
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        623 9 99 Positions Vacant: 99 Position* Vacant: Sal«« Sal** J| We train you to be Professional Sales Executives We are inviting young, self-motivated and dynamic people to take up the challenge with us to market our facsimiles and copiers Requirements: Able to communicate in English and Mandann Age below 28 Male
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        173 9 BOOKS KINOKUWYA Ufit of ine wejawiQ dooksilm i chain* in Japan is looking tor I FEMALE SALES ASSISTANTS a Age 18-25 years a Qualification: OCE O' Levels e No experience necessary e Salary negotiable e Able to work on two rotating shifts Banafti*! Salary: $500 $550 p.m a Annual/ Sl<:k/
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        698 10 99 Positions Vacant: Sales Expanding American Products Marketing Group (HQ In Dallas. USA. operating In 21 countries worldwide) has Immediate vacancies for 10 personable TRAB6EE SALES CONSULTANTS TOTAL PACKAGE REMUNERATION NO) ll.Mop.m. This Is a dynamic Si unique marketing programme, no door-to-door selling e Male female, 17 -25 yrs. e
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        692 10 99 Positions Vacant: Sale* S -a-— a— -Be Pan Of Our Prof. Team.'* We are looking tor Inexperienced Male/ Female Marketing Representatives who can commence work Immediately. You will be paid a salary of $600 I during training plus transport allowance and commission. i We are keen to me*t you
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        594 10 99 Positions Vacant: Sale* Ken- Air Rent-A Car requires CUSTOMER RELATIONS OFFICERS If you are a young man/ lady between 21 26 years of age with a pleasant personality and you wisl to build a career with a progressive organisation, we would like to talk to you. Prospects for promotion
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        809 10 99 Positions Vacant: Salas KOREAN-SPEAKING STAFF Eatabllahed Departmental Store requires SALES BTAFF Female age 21 to 30 Please call personally at 319 Outram Road #01-08 Tan Boon Llat Bldg Singapore 0315. Tel. 229-0110. Photographic Retail Shop in Orchard Road requirea BALEB ASBIBTANTS Preferably with experience In the photographic or audio
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        574 10 99 Positions Vacant: MM SALES ASSISTANT REQUMCO b) boutique. Age 20 It above wlUi relevant experience. Call for Interview at: Orchidee Exclusive #02-36, Raffles City Shpg Ctr. OIFT SHOP REQUIRES Chinese Salesgirls $500 to 1800. Only on Sun. It public Holiday (25 pei day. 30 Clifford Pier, tel: 53+M30 MALAY
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        687 10 100 Positions Vacant: 100 Positions Vacant: 100 Positions Vacant: 100 Positions Vacant: 100 Posil Tachnteal Tachnteal Tachnteal Tachnteai Tachnteal VW^^^^Vvv Hi-Fi STEREO m ANG MO Kl an <> t oa payoh S lookin 9 for more \S\\A^ TECHNICIANS (ELECTRONICS) i WWW Holders of ITC or NTC in electronics are invited
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        46 10 r HIGH SKILLED "1 CATERPILLAR OPERATORS/ MECHANICS required Minimum 10 years of experience Plea- writ* in with full resume a Mlary expectation to: SPIE CAPAG #20-11. GOLDHILL PLAZA NEWTON ROAD SINGAPORE 1130 ASSISTANT QUAMTITV SURVEYOR A General Clerk urgently required Experience required. Interested pis call *****01
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        60 10 r TOOLROOM MACHINISTS MALE (EDM) e Completed N.S. Minimum NTC" 3 or equivalent Eager to work hard Perform shift duties at time I Interested applicant* please I walk in lor an interview al: SANTEH INDUSTRY CO. (S) PTE LTD I 100 EUNOS AVENUE 7 W^ SINGAPORE 1440. COMPANY AT HENDERSON
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        185 10 Established Switchboard manufacturing a Engineering Company in Jurong urgently require*: 1) ELECTRICAL TECHNICIANS Experience In LT Switchboard Control Circuit wiping Able to read electrical circuit an advantage 2) SHEETMETAL WORKERS Mln. 2 year* skilled expert- ence In sheetmetal fabrication Unskilled may also apply 3) STOREKEEPER/ ASST. STOREKEEPER Mln. 3 years
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        375 10 mBIACK-, W DECKER il ELECTRONIC I TECHNICIAN Rotating 2 thrift* ISBOO-S9oopm| NTC in Electronics or ITC in Electrical Engineering 1-2 years experience in Industrial Electronics Electrical knowledge advantageous PROCESS" CONTROL TECHNICIAN a GCE 'O' or Trade Certificate a 1-2 years manufacturing experience Duties: To assist in troubleshooting of process problems,
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        749 11 100 Positions Vacant: 100 Positions Vacant: 100 Positions Vacant: Tachnteal Tschntcal Technical _inli__iiiiiiiiii____________ I OVrSMAUI SERVICES KTI m is a renowned i ompany in OE the aviation Industry known for 'ts high quality service and fast I V\ turnaround time in the .ofiirbishment. restoration and upgrading of H A aircraft
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        541 11 100 Positions Vacant: 100 Positions Vacant: Technical Technical tf i^| GEHMO H Your No. 1 Choice If you are looking yy for a long-term career, Kg a satisfying job, join us today! jjj We are expanding rapidly and require more technician*. 88 Toolroom 0 I^dchinist ©J (Permanent 3rd shift) 92
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        339 11 100 PoaHfcNis Vacant: 100 Positions Vacant: Technical Technical pHNOUSTRIASSE^^^^i I (o) 3rd shift: 10.00 pm 7. 18 am I g (b) Evening shift: 6.00 pm 10.00 pm |4^ECHANI!!ITECHNirJA^^| (Permanent 2nd Shift) I |S^ADIOTESTTECHNICIA^^^| (Permonent 2nd Shift) I J7) MANUfAGURING TECHNICIAN Engineering Asst. Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering QC Assistants
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        643 11 100 Poaitiona Vacant: 100 Positions Vacant: Technical Technical Pursue a Career of Pride f and Good Rewards We are a leading local electronics 'ft manufacturing Company with a strong ft commitment to the design and assembly of ft a wide range of electronic products. Technological advancement and new Industrial requirements
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        359 11 100 Poaltion* Vacant: Technical <sv§> A well establlshod EnterprtM manufacturing dtepovabM) modfca) •uppNot InvNa* applicants to apply tor the positions or LITECriNICIANi- TRAINEE I (■■■■■feaMAalMyHl IMOUIJQIN^ I OPERATOR/ I I SET-UP MAN I I La^KraVMl^LBH The Personnel D»pt JAPAN MEDICAL SUPPLY^) PTE LTD ♦WAnoMoKSo indueWaJ Park 1 Stngaqon 2086 co.
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        498 12 100 Positions Vacant: 100 Positions Vacant: Technical Technical X IVfX M Singaporean B •At least 5 years working experience in a K similar capacity for the production H planning/stamping dies management/ H operation quality assurance/material B management etc. B Qualification: Graduate from Polytechnic B preferred B t*. Singaporean fl f
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        598 12 100 Positions Vacant: 100 Positions Vacant: Technical Technical r^m3ff] Microelectronic \znnrm Packaging (S) Ct We are a subsidiary of a US corporation specialized in the manufacturing of high quality ceramic IC package for the semi- conductor industry Our two plants in Singapore are expanding with more opportunities for you. We
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        541 12 100 Positions Vacant: 100 Positions Vacant: Technical Technical A leading injection moulding machine manufacturer in Jurong invites applications for the following positions: 1) MACHINISTS minimum NTC 3 2) ELECTRICIANS -minimum NTC 3 3) PRECISION MECHANIC minimum NTC 3 with experience in General Fitting A Assembly Work in machines 4) PRODUCTION
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        385 12 101 Positions Vacant: 101 Positions Vacant: 101 Positions Vacant 101 Positions Vacant: Production Production Production Production jBjjjjjj ajBBBBJ pj] BJBJBBaV BBBBBBSi SBI BBaBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBSVSBBBBBBI t -^-T-^-^-^-^-^-^-^^^^^-^-^-^-^_^^^^^^^^^^ >^ ~~x=? LadieSr r^C\ we've got &eat news for you!! Female Production Operators No experience needed Training will be provided Housing provided for Malaysians Earn
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        609 13 101 Position. Vacant. 101 Positions Vacant: 101 Positions Vacant: 101 Positions Vacant: 101 Positions Vacant: 101 Positions Vacant: 101 Positions Vacant: 101 Positions VacantProduction Production Production Production Production Production Production Production f WE ARE EXPANDING WE NEED YOU/ <&H ITAC H I <m^7^WMlm\ \W^M^i*Ti^m\ T -w T HiUchi Electronic Slices
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        180 13 When people want fast results, they call CATS. ■nl TEN RYU 1 ■111 (S) PTE LTD yyMM Precision Engineering/ S//WM HeS Watch making industry vj[/ requires: Diploma in Mechanical/Production/ Manufacturing Engineering from Singapore Polytechnic or Ngee Ann Polytechnic Candidates must be prepared to work shifts NTC 3 Metal Machining/Fitting/Turning/ Grinding
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        572 13 FEfflflLE BafIaaBiaSBBaBBBBBBBBBBBBaaBBBBBBBBBBBBaBaBBBBBBBaaV BB^^ I Production w^ f f^ —^___—^—^Biaaa^^ Attract/ve new start/ng Amaiaa|Lama v. salary UDBnUCDnS FuW transport allowance wfalwl Wfwl w Attendance incentives; MiMapiOTIIPWfipHF' bonus an<7 supplement V}{\ilV*A*¥tMili^mr Medical/hospHaUsation benefits RffffiraraffrJiiaßaaaa^ i3th mont/) tiOHUS tCTtTfffMffaaaaaa^ Afo SCOO6 Shift WOrfc IgßWfiSEßSal^ ree coffee tea RJffigJfWßr /?ecreat/ona/ act/vit/es fofs of fun
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        316 13 01 Position* Vacant: 101 Positions Vacant: Production Production We EnjoycP^-w. A Lot Yn^Y] Of Great V^JJ Benefits/ /JYj Female Molding Operators Rotating Ist 2nd Shifts $30 p.m extra tor this position Singapore Permanent Residents are welcome Female Production Operators Permanent Ist/2nd Shift j Singapore Permanent Residents are welcome Female Line
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        484 14 101 Positions Vacant: 101 Positions Vacant: Production Production We are one of the World's largest fridge compressor makers. Rapid ex- T^ pansion has created immediate vacancies for the post of: Requirements: GCE'O' Level. Completed National Service. ajajaj Age 18 years and above bjbh 2 rotating shifts 6.30 a.m. 3.20 p.m.
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        547 14 101 Positions Vacant: 101 Positions Vacant: Production Production PACIFIC BIOMEDICAL A manufacturer of hi-tech medical devices requires. •Mm Sec 2 education •3 4 years QC Ability to converse in experience English Experience in plastics Training will be preferred provided Knowledge of statistical sampling plan would be an added advantage Benefits:
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        147 14 I «p* I Fixed Working Hours: lua -4.18pm E 4.20pn- 11.20pm 1 1.20pm -7«m E Requirements Age 16 A above Pri/Sec education SJW Benefit*: rz H Confirmition increment after 3 months S 5-diy work week BEST program MedicAiydenul benefiu Insurance Scheme Shift Allowance -I Aiicon Environment E Recreational Faciliuea E
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        381 14 101 Positions Vacant: Production EUROPE ASIA SECURITY MANUFACTURING PTE LTD Manufacturer of Trslock Bicycle Locks requires FEMALE PRODUCTION OPERATORS (Starting Salary $405/-) 5-day week No shift work PLUB Annual wage supplement Medical/ hospttaltsatlon benefits Personal accident benefits Free transport provided at designated pick up points Apply paraonaßy with xtentrty card
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        557 14 102 Positions Vacant: 102 Positions Vacant: Hotel/ Restaurant/ Hotsl/ Restaurant, Lounge Lounge Join the world's biggest and most successful chain of pizza restaurants a* The following benefits Competitive commencing salary and confirmation Increment s Transport, shift, attendance and laundry allowance Service Points One month bonus Free uniform, meals and comprehensive
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        413 14 102 Positions Vacant: Hotel/ Restaurant/ Lounge orchardOhotel (A member of the Hong Leong Group of Hotels) requires CONFIDENTIAL CLERK/ TYPIST (Female) Possess a good GCE O Level CerUflcate Fast and accurate typing Preferably with relevant working experience In purchasing department. TELEPHONE OPERATOR GCE 'O' Level or equivalent Bilingual (English/ Mandarin
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        398 14 104 Oth«r Poaitions 104 Oth«r Position* V«cant Vacant I (FUJITEC I I EIEVAJOP i ESCAIAIOe I CITYPAPK x J VJ A VAzridwide Organisation I 3 GCE '0' levels including English I Ability to type is an advantage ■I 'N' level holders fresh school leavers may also apply |H*|Ml|.l*aW!Ba" ■■itsLij&iaffn I
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        747 15 104 Other Positions 104 Other Positions 104 Other Positions 104 Other Positions Vacant Vacant Vacant Vacant INSERTION KENWOOD I IflfiUnillC Hi-Fi STEREO CAR AUDIO fIPF RATfIRS Completed Primary 6 (English) or BEST /am in Completed N.S. (Ang mo mo) jsj 0 experience is needed. We train you JL Normal shift
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        371 15 (A Multinational Corporation and one of the largest Electrical/ Electronic Groups Worldwide) has vacancies (or Above 40 years Prepared to work rotating shifts round the clock Ex-Army, Police or Auxiliary uniform personnel preferred Must be able to read and write simple English Salary- will commensurate with experience and is negotiable.
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        651 15 104 Other Position* 104 Other Position* Vacant Vacant j THE AMERICAN HOSPITAL j OF SINGAPORE I MEDICAL LABORATORY I I TECHNOLOGISTS I IN I 1. MICROBIOLOGY !2. BIOCHEMISTRY j Applications are Invited for the above two positions 1 In this modern 149-bed private hospital which Is committed to highest quality
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        544 15 104 Other Positions Vacant M aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaSaaaa^SJ ®> I An established property maintenance co has an immediate vacancies for the tallowing posts BBBan^^^aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaav HtaSaaSaSaiaUaiba^eal I a) Electricians Possess NTC 3 or VITB trade cert Mm 2 yrs experience in maintenance line preferably in commercial building b) Air-con Mechanics Possess ITC or
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        610 15 104 Other Positions Vacant An European multi-national company expanding its Chemical operetions is seeking suitsbls candidates for the post of GENERAL FACTORY WORKERS s Completed N.S. s Read It speak simple English s Physically fit. s Age below 40 s Staying around Jurong. s Preferably own motorbike. s Experience In
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        693 15 104 Other Positions Vacant THE SINGAPORE ASSOCIATION^ FOR MENTAL HEALTH invit* applications for the post of ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR (Female) for its Harf-way House in Rochester Park. "*^^Ulf 6)rT>*>OtBj e 25 years old and above, e Completed Sec education e Nursing experience, e Able to converse In dialects e Must be
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        583 15 104 Other Positions Vacant Required immediately by an International Company the foSowing personnel: A) STAFF/ OUALIFIED NURSE Salary S9OC and above B) FEMALE CLSMCAL ASSISTANTS Salary SSOO snd above Requirement* e Age 21 to 28 years e Experience not necessary as training will be provided s Oood working environment Only
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        848 16 104 Othar Position. Vacant MjBWCALBALES REPRESENTATIVES O' level or equivalent Willing to work hard With/ without experience ELECTRICAL/ ELECTRONIC TSCMMCUNB Possess NTC or Diploma. With/ without experience Capable of working independently. Contact *****53 OFFICE BOV Possess motor vehicle Class 2 fc 3 driving licence No experience needed Hmi ceß »»>-tTTT.
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        986 16 104 Othar Poaitions Vacant p7j»r77urrT»ai"7«rar"Maa" seuses needed urgenlty by established Health Centre Monthly Income above $1,000 Experience not necessary. Age above 21 years Ring. *****37/8. REQUIRED CLEANERS/ DRIVERS with class 4 licence Preferably staying In 0.3, 4 4 5 Attractive salary. Please call personally at: Blk 125 Buklt Merah Lane
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        670 16 104 Othar Positions Vacant 10 CASUAT^aTRKERTTequTreT Interested call Protemps *****88 121 Vahiclas For Hira BTW CAR RENTALS offers 1 Toyota Crown at $150 dally. mthly rates also available 2. 1.3/ 1.6 cars at $40/ $50 dally 3 BUndvan/ Mil L3OO/ Llteace Oi-ods vans at $25/ $35/ $30 dally 4. Stationwagon
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        547 16 128 Vahicla Financing/ Inauranca OHTTACHI I HITACHI LEASING (SINGAPORE) PTELTD Offers new and used car loans at competitive Interest rates Mortgage loans also available (non-transferable) Can without obligation 1 Tat *****33 T\ 3382t98 (Direct) -4 LynoOno, *****33 Ba*> RRXPa|P|| W'-'f r^mtW/Mtmmtlm eh aaWJa^^B^l^k^B^^^S^r^L^R^^^^Bi^^^^L^^j^^^M FINANCI MALS ON rilw Cvs N## iMChafMry
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        799 16 132 For Sale: Mercedea QUKX CALL USsTi SaiJN6ORaWMG ANYMOOaOWUTY U9OCAWI cjjojjc^maw HANDTEL: 253M88 249. LAVENDER ST. tel: tsanm #01-06, QOLDHTLL PLAZA I NEWTON ROAD SINHIAPHONG^ MOTOR CO. gtffHGll Wa oSav Ngh price tore* models of Meiceoes and othet private* companycor* Hfce purchase can be amanged "-SSfflßsSOr OH Upp. Thomson Rd.
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        842 16 134 For Sale: Datsun/ Nissan LICENSED TRUST WORTHY DEALER Catering for all makes or used Continental Japanese cars both PARF Non PARF Q-Plate Kian Seng Whatt Tdg Pte Ltd. Upp. Bukll Tlmoh Rood Tel: *****14/ *****54 F'FREE^ HONEST VALUATION We pay top price CaN us Ist. any makes/ models. PARF
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        728 16 134 For Sale. Datsun/ Niasan SO DATSUN 120Y, OL. square lights, s/rlms., alrcon.. radio cassette, tax 5/88, $***** *****57 11 CEDRJC BROUGHAM 2.81. fully auto, with beautiful regn. no PARF. View: 17-D Balmoral Rd. 12 NISSAN SUNNY OL. 2 pte owners, good cond $22,800 neg Call *****03 13 NEAR SUNNY
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        814 16 135 For Sato: Toyota $7,500 ONLY. 74 Toyota Corolla 1200 s/wagon Alrcon., new paint, beautiful cond Tel: 288-0879 I PTE. OWNER. -82 Toyota DX, new tax, beautiful cond $22,800 neg Call *****03 10/11 TOYOTA DX, 2nd owner, alrcon., radio cassette, sports rims. Tax 4/18. $***** 442-8880 12/11 CRESSIOA QL manual,
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        864 16 137 For Sato: Mazda CASH PAYMENT ft highest offer Paying good prices for all Mazda 323. 626 and 929 cars Other makes, trade in and exchange welcomed. For sale. Pis contact Mr Tan. *****60. ATTRACTIVE CASH PAYMENT- all Mazda cars Tel *****33 Miss Ooh 7am-llpm We also sell. LATE 10
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        893 16 138 For Sato: Honda NEAR IBM ACCORD, pte owner Full accessories, beautiful cond *****71 NEAR 11 HONOA Accord New paint, tax 5/'BB 2nd pte owner Tel 280-4473 after 1030 am NEW MOOEL IBM Accord 16 EX Full accessories, original Up top condition Tel *****86 Q PLATE 11 Honda Quintet 5-dr
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        611 17 141 For Sal*: 141 For Sale: 141 For Sale: Other Make* I Q«hT Makes Other Makes S B /a^B* Bh **!V Parkway Parade M g >HP U Janll Feb2 Hi L^Ea^BH LBflß^fc^. -A w I i riMWI llHii Ii B^Bb^^^^B^B^B^bl B^B^B^bJ $OO Cf^O* $23,500* (5 door) j£m4miM^J\J\J •PARF.mcl.aircon MOTOR/MAGE ENTERPRISES
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        734 17 142 For Sale: Commercial Vehicles js FOR BALE.- CHOICE of 57 used Daihatsu dlesel trucks choose 10' or 14' cargo bodies with or without canopy. Buy one or a fleet. Phone Richard T«h *****44 for viewing and purchase. DtC Tt SUZUKI van. Petrol, Up top cond. New paint, 1 owner,
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        446 17 143 Sale/ Wanted: Motorcycles/ Scooters KR2SO $4,800. RGI2S $3,500 M8X125 $1,950. LCI2S $2,000. C8N250 $1,350 GPIOO $450 GPZ2SO $2,700. YPVS2SO $3,500. YPVS3SO $4,200 Te! *****29. 361 Beach Road. GOOD KAWASAKI LTD4OO $1,700. Daytona RD4OO $850 FF LS6SO $1,900 Trade-in/ HP. Call *****64 1110 Serangoon Rd. BEST OFFER FOR your motorcycle.
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        821 17 144 Vehicles Wanted GOOD OFFER CASH PAYMENT for all models. r»i 7463*33/ *****37 Pag*r *****50 Steven Tan. 9am. to 11pm. HIGHEST OFFER CASH PAYMENT for all used cart Please Tel. *****20 HIGHEST OFFER I CASH PAYMENT for all PARF, non-PARF vehicles, pick-ups, vans and all comm»rcial vehicles. Your agent to
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        773 17 172 Accommodation Available: Houses •*^7^gapotes^ -..ntpnance -r-rS^^MB B"""""^^^^^SSy»*MJ^^C 3 BaaS ISBBaCsSTiSgSJff^ D.lO GALLOP PK. new luxurious detached with sparkling Inground pool, spacious living/ dining, beautiful landscaped gdn. 5 bdrms./ family hall/ servant's, $8,500 D.lO OLD HOLLAND vicinity, typical black It white bungalow, patio overlooks huge sprawling gdn./ sparkling Inground pool.
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        727 17 172 Accommodation Available: Houses D.lO D/STOREY SEMI D 3+l bdrms. F'furn $1,800 p.m. 0.n.0. PMPL X36-3300 ext. 287/ 292/ 146 O.tO F/FURN. D/STOREY s«ml-d 4»l rms Well renovated $1,300 *****C;/ 2. Agent D.lO NEWLY RENOVATED seml-d 3+l bdrms. marble/ parquet. 51. 650 turn Harvest *****88 D.ll BT. TIMAH d/storev seml-d
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        686 17 173 Accommodation 173 Accommodation Available. Available: i Apartmants Apartments wunderbar! the Germans love it, and so do the Americans, the French and the Scandinavians It's a cosmopolitan crowd at Ardmore Park someone called it a mini United Nations With the amenities of a country club, excellent security and )ust off
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        527 17 Kp Ijiunous Garden Townhouse ?3 located neit to Botanic Gardens £w uj4 Very qu«>l Spectacularly Iv landscdpt- 1 Ideal tor children £0 C3 l»'ge bedrooms with *fb Xlj bathroom', attached plus a Ci? Z^f servant room a spacious y3 &O Big swiTm.ng pool tennis court dfb Round thf clock security
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        995 17 173 Accommodation Available: Apartments DlO MARBELLA COURT Kas access to Jurong city 3 bdrms Beautiful furnishing S/pool Si squash Reasonable rental JC Properties, 235-7566 D.lO OFF HOLLAND Rd new excluslvt lowrlse condo set In tranquil, full of greenery. 3 bdrn.s. Small development S/pool. $3,500 Wlnfleld 338-3000 0.10 SPANISH VILLAGE Brand
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        1007 17 173 Accommodation Available Apartment* D.lO SOMMERVILLE PAMC Z bdrm. apt < mats Furn Pool, tennis $1450 $2800 Rodge *****73/4 D.lO SPANISH VILLAGE new condo 1/2/3 rms $1.200-$2.000 (9am 9pm YFE: *****77/ *****75 D 10 TAMAN SERASI. Very spaclous, low fir 3+l rms Fully alrcon furn $1,200 ROA *****55 D.lO VILLA
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        882 18 173 Accommodation Available: Apartments JURONG EAST 4-RM. $450. Bt Ba tok mats $650 Braddell View fum $900 Lucky Star *****88 9 JUXOMG WEST 5-RM K furn Alrcond heater, built-in barrounter VMA *****40 *****90 OCEAN PARK O 15, newly renovated, f/furn, 3*l bdrms. high fir $1,500 p in Villa 235-5840 PASm
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        887 18 176 Accommodation Wanted: Apartments I URGENTLY REQUIRED PTE./ HDB apts./ rms. by ready tenants tn various dlsts. Owners pis. call 296-2047/ 296-7742. 1/ 4 rm HOB/ HUDC urgently required by small family, couple ladles, furnished/ unfurnished Any location Call 734-7070 BM HDB/ PTE. APTS./ RMS furnished/ unfurn required urgently In
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        680 18 179 For Sale: Houses 179 For Sale: Houses 179 For Sale: Houses I TOHELP I I YOU OWN I I AHOME, I I KNOCKED I I DOWN OUR I np -V v. —c-t-v-H Up to 10 years 6.5% H Between 1 1 30 years 6.75% H First -time home owners
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        429 18 I 0.14 LOR. MARZUKI s/ storey terr t 1.780 sq.ft. 3+l bdrms. f'hold. 1 $285,000. System Properties *****33. 0.14 LOR. MARZUKI brand new I 2/storey bunglw. F'hold. Built-in 3.500 sq.ft. $750K 0.n.0. Tel: < 467-5832/ 3. No agt. D.15 BRAND NEW 2-storey terr Elevated land. 1900 sq.ft. 4+ 1 <
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        636 18 D.23 PHOENIX QDN. 2V*-storey seml-d. 3800 sq.ft. 4+ 1 bdrms. 4 bathrms. Extra family hall. 999 yrs $565,000. Call *****55 off. hrs D.28 TAMARIND RD. d/storey seml-d 4000/ 2600 sq.ft. built-in 5 bdrms. 3 baths $525K 0.n.0. Challenger *****88. D.5 D/STOREY SEMI-D. Land 5000/ built-in 2800 sq.ft. All rms. with
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        856 18 179 For Sala: Housas DM D/BTOREY TERR, extensive renovation, f'hold. 1340K. Unlwest: 291 1128 D.20 0000 BUY renovated d/storey terr. 4 rms. 2000 sq.ft. F'hold. S43OK Anne *****36/9 DM MAYFLOWER QON. D/storey seml-d Land: 3850 sq.ft. 3+l rms. F'hold. Cltlprop *****75 OJO NEMESU AVE. s storey corner terr. 3 bdrms
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        797 18 186 For Sato: 186 For Sale Private Apartments Private Apartments FiyriNPARK I YewSiang Road (off Pasir Panjang Road) LAND 3 1 -Bedroom Apartments Approx. 187-204 sq m Bookings Enqutnes T^^la 000 0000 NewfordßeLtd J™^~r£r!L« (A member o. Keck Seng Group) ShOW Unit Tell 472"2969 Enoected Date O» Leg* ComcWw Jl
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        681 18 D.lO NEAR SHANGRI-LA Hotel. Fernhlll Orove. 8 yrs. old. Lower mals. 3+l bdrms. 1,423 sq.ft. $480,000 Deans Property *****56 0.10 2 UNITS Draycott Pk. Renovated. 2 bdrms. with attached bathrms. F'hold. 1312 sq.ft. S/pool. $420K OMP *****66. D.ll SHELFORO GREEN beautifully renovated 1500 sq ft. 3 bdrms pool squash Valuation
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        1048 18 186 For Sal*. Privat* Apartnrnts O 10 CITY TWW. Approx 1800 sq ft Facing Ardrnore Pk F'hold. 3* 1 bdrms Furn $340,000 *****28 agt D.lO CRYSTAL TOWER apt on elevated site 4+l bdrms 2700 sq.ft. Connection *****U D.lO FERNHMJ. CT. Mals Renovated. 3*l bdrms. 2500 sq ft Must view $698,000
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        1040 18 186 For Sal*: Privat* Apartments FURAMA TOWER $350,000 bdrms. Well furn. Centralised aircon Tel: *****69 OOOOLUCK OON 2 bdrms corner unit Full condo facilities $295,000 Ring *****59 (No agts) OREENMEAOOWS (UPP. THOMSON) lovely 3-bdrm. upp mats Fhold Price neg Rodgr *****7V OREEN MEDAOWB CONOO Beautifully renovated mals With without gdn
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        1026 19 191 For Sale: HDB Apartments 3-ROOMED Kuno.s Crescent Blk 17. $42K Bedok South Blk 3, $37K Bedok North Blk 501. $37K Halg Road Blk 1. $45K Bedok South Blk 88. $SOK. Tamplnes Blk 110. $56K 4 ROOMED Bedok South Blk 43. $75K Bedok South Blk 34. $70K Bedok North 81k.
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        921 19 191 For Sale: HDB Apartments GEYLANG EAST. 4-RM., model A. Blk 126 All ceramic Cabinet $118K on.o. All CPF "*r>*K»i 3. HOB AUCTION 17/1/88 3-rm Marine Terrace High fir. Commence to bid $42,000 R V *****83 HOLLAND 3 RMS. Blk 2 Si 11 Nicely renovated, near amenities, full CPK *****89
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        711 19 192 HOB Apartments Wanted URGENTLY 5 HDB WANTED M JURONGEAST JURONG WEST S WEST COAST T> -I CLEM E>m I etc J| CASH BUYERS WANTED HOB FLATS: Bedok, Clementl. Ohlm Moh, AM Klo. Toa Payoh. Holland. Marine Drive. Whampoa. Teban. Pandan, Tamplnes, Jurong East. Telok Blangah. Tanglln Halt. Geylang Aljunled.
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        690 19 194 Factory Space 194 Factory Space THE HIGHWAY CENTRE (4V 2 Storey Industrial Shops) In the heart of Petaling Jaya's Industrial area, Selangor Oarul Ehsan, Malaysia. Suitable for showroom/ light industries warehouse Easy access to ports and airports Facing the Federal Highway Excellent advertising space/value No restriction on foreign ownership
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        578 19 195 Warehouses/ Storage Spaces I BTrTTTTTPfffTT^a! (Off River Valley Road) I A multi-storey warehouse with I container hoists that can lift J up 20 40ft containers to the 9 J* upper floors There is no m double handling, thus it saves I *J time &is more cost effective. I 1
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        939 19 197 For Rent: 197 For Rent: 197 For Rent: Office Spaces Office Space* Office Spaces I INTERNATIONAL BUILDING I PRIME OFFICE SPACE TO LET A Jfc^j^. Check us out: l^^ V Excellent location A' h l^ > outside CBD and next §f I I to Orchard MRT If station. 'a
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        636 19 197 For Rent: Office Spaces CECIL ST PARTITIONED ol carpark avail Area ranging 550--:i200 sq ft $2 30 p.s.f *****92 CHEAP RENT SHOP/ office space In D 15. suitable for storage office/ residential *****88 Agt D 0104 PRESTIGIOUS BLDG 5254 sq.ft.. partitioned, carpeted superb view, facilities EM *****55 0.1 CECIL
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        718 19 200 For Rent: Shop Spaces KIM TIAN PLAZA. OttUl I shop i r*\i ranging from 690 sq ft to 1200 sq ft Suitable for showroom etc Low rental Ample parking (lose to MRT For de- tails pit ase call *****88 0 9 S'POrfE SHOPPING Ctr near Dhoby Ghaut MRT 005-22.
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        668 20 241 Tours 241 Tours 241 Tours I 241 Tours 241 Tours 241 Tours SYDNEY%I* -oSso *oissmo AUCKLAND/ «0«*****0 CHRISTCHURCH 5 NIGHTS Fto*Ssl73o PERTH Jmmt ♦NKjms AUCKLAND J^^^^ FROM S $995 ,^HH^. 5 NIGHTS isWrtß from S $1600 MEt a RNE N ssr 2 Bo •^^"r »omSsl3so CHRISTCHURCH 7 NIGHTS from
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        613 20 R^B 'i j Mi^'^^^^^^^^^^^^^^R^L_M^3hjß 11DAYSUSAWESTC0ASTDELUXE $2888 M NEW »OS£MITE PARK, LAKE TAHOE RENO Gki DE 3 6 ?1V.3 '7 '6* g^j ■14 DAYS EUROPE (10 COUNTRIES) ***** M L9aV Wifr'talv.Vaiicor Austno.W Ge"T>Ofv Liethcstetr Swizeicc! R^| P^Vj Fr(jp<e Belgium HoJlco oro Erglard Rfl I 1 0 DAYS EUROPE (5 COUNTRIES) $2799
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        569 20 241 Tour* 241 Tours IST PRIZE MERCFDES BENZ 200 |< j 2ND PRIZE JVC HI-FI i VIDEO PRODUCTS ~jj I^RDprize sansui hi-fi, nordmende tv i If m-^ VIDEO, ALPINE CAR STEREO Just foin any tour (above $12) from M&BKT TMAftL > between 5 Dec 1987 and 6 March 1988 you
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        793 20 261 Foreign Education 261 Foreign Education I 1 FIN SWITZERLAND I HOTEL MANAGEMENT HAS ONE NAME: LES ROCHES The first and only English speaking hotel idnd managed by the Swi<* Hotaj Aandatka Courses offered 3-year Hotel Management Diploma Courte 2-year Baking a Pastry Diploma Course /+> Swiss Hotel Association Hotel
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        551 20 262 Home Tuition EXPERIENCED TUTORS FROM all dlsts Grads Undergrads Poly •A7 O' level *****35/*****65 EXPERIENCED BILINGUAL GRAD. offers tuition for Prl Sec Si Pre-U Levels Any dlsts *****77 EXPERIENCED QUALIFIED tutors avail. All subjects. levels, dlsts. Moderate fee *****23 EXPERIENCED GRADUATES OFFER tuition for all levels districts Reasonable fees
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        554 21 2»3 Acedemte Cowsos 263 Academic Courses YOUR PATH TO HIGHER EDUCATION City School of Commerce has the faculty, facilities and the experience of over 37 years in education to assist you to succeed We have Full and Part Time classes Pre U I II in the following streams •COMMERCE SCIENCE
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        277 21 •O 1 LEVEL WLU Part-Ume Commerce Classes. Subjects Maths, English, Accounts, Commerce. Full-time 8 am l pm. Part-Ume. Wed. Thurs. Frt. 8-8 pm. Spore Inst. of Commerce #04-283 Selegle Complex *****81/ *****49. S'PORE INSTITUTE OF Science, 583- A Serangoon Rd Tel: *****20. Pioneer Institute with up to date lab. Approved
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        1012 21 264 Compuf r Courses 264 Computer Cour— s 264 Computer Courses 264 Computer Courses Vfl** Commits* School (ateo at Buklt Batok) L, **Sgtyffig& For a complete computer education7H^£s° With our extensive teaching and training facilities, we will be able to train yotr V\ VN^ v y from a beginner right
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        61 21 SHORTHAND (BEGINNERS) starting Today 7pm. Rex Commercial Sch. *****00/ *****85 SHORTHAND BEGINNERS 21.1.M Thur. 6.00 7.30. Peace Centre Commercial School (*****30) TELEFAX TELEX ERB3 Course, $55 Individual coaching complete whole course. Tel: *****12. TYPEWRITING JAN. COURSES Tor Beginners. Join Peace Centre Commercial School (*****30) TYPING 1/2/3 MTHB.: Rapid/ Nori mal
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        140 21 5 266 Commercial/ Technical Courses Institute of Marketing (UK) Certificate FrtfT.Hi: 15 Jan 88 at 7pm Admission is strictly by reservations Limited Seats CDipAF Certified Diploma in Accounting Finance. (UKI ABE Certificate in Business Administration (UK) Diploma m Management (UK) Advanced Diploma in Business Administration I UK) IAM Certificate in
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        251 21 286 CowroefctaJ/ Technktil Courses DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION A step towards a Bachelor of Business Degree Part 2 commencing Jan. for May TO Exam Business Finance Business Law Mgt. Infor. System Personnel For mofe information, cal 337-4422 SYSTEMATIC BUSINESS TRAINING CTR. #07-01 Pa«c« Cwilr* (Abov* NTUC ftuparmart) Registration Is now
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        637 21 266 Commarcial/ I Technical Courses BOOKKEEPING (B.gh.nera) (BUKIT MERAH) DThu 6 30- B.oopm 14/01 2) Fri 8.00- 0.30pm 15/01 3) Sat 2 00- 3.30pm 10/01 (JURONG) 1) Mon 7.00- 8.30pm 11/01 2) Tue 8 30- B.oopm 12/01 3) Frl 8 30- 9 30pm 15/01 ENGLISH FOR COMMERCE (BUKIT MERAH) l)Tue
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        598 21 267 Language Courses 267 Language Course* f START YOUR NEW YEAR I WITH A NEW LANGUAGE 1 01 inlingua s-i I V 6th Fir CUPPAGE CENTRE Ta)l: *****66 ■885J253H ■jijygj|yAj|||jjj||fl 00 inlingua school of languages 6th Fir Cuppage Centre V Tel: *****66 J LEARN TO READ AND WRITE BETTER ENGLISH
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        985 21 271 Modelling/ Deportment Courses lOHN ROBERT POWERS gives a firl an unfair advantage Executive Programmes, Personal liroomlng 'Plus, Modelling, The Finishing Course (School leavers, 16 24): Appearance, Etlluette. Speech Improvement .all 733-3863 (Free Assessment) SOMPRCHENSIVE MOOEUJNO Dt*IOMA course available for all iges 5-30 TV/ Fashion assignment assured Tel *****90 X)
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        1052 22 APPOINTMENTS/NOTICES TEI 730-5724/5/6/8 5669<D1D), 737-001 1 TELEFAX: 732-2759 TELEX: RS ***** TIMEADBRATES: The Straits Times- $26.85 per col.cm. The Sunday Times-$2B 15 oer colon BOX SERVICE: $5.00 (Collected) $10.00 (Posted) APPONTMENTS I We are a subsidiary of a major international stockbroking and financial services Group, having stock exchange memberships in
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        392 22 I 'NDUSTRIES S^ PTE LTD An established PCB Assemblies and Wire #6 Harnessing Company invites applicants yy/ for the following positions: If Sales Marketing Manager Degree/Diploma in Electrical/Electronic wA Engineerina #2 7% Must have PCBA experience j% Sales Marketing experience preferred 4% Knowledge in Wire Harnessing an I advantage i
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        448 22 J" An International electronics company invites I M M suitably qualified personnels to fill the following I I posts:- I I Must prepare to be assigned to the People Republic I 1 of China I I Degree m Accountancy C I Bilingual and able to communicate in Mandann I I
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        643 22 N BAHRAIN AIRPORT SERVICES requires "SYSTEM ANALYST/PROGRAMMERS" The company has various commercial systems running on NCR 9400/Digital POP equipment There are plans to upgrade modernise these further Applicants should have A degree in computer science otherwise with computer programming as a special subject Minimum experience of 3 years in Development
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        459 23 APPOINTMENTS H Join the progressive C^L team H and grow! We art- the fastest growing education organisation in Singapore. Therefore, the prospects of your promotion is optimum. We have vacancies for the following full-time designations:--1) Receptionists ClerWs $400 $650 2) Student Services Officers $500 $800 Marketing Promotion Executives $500 $1,500
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        824 23 NOTICES I Ikl cycle s. carriage limited yߧSm llnc<xpor»t«d in Sirv*OCK« NOTICE OF MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Nineteenth Annual General Meeting of the Company will be held at the Royal 1 2 (Level 1) The Pavilion Inter-Continental Singapore Hotel, 1 Cuscaden Road Singapore 1024 on Wednesday, 3
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        792 23 I J!m*^ orgarex We are pleased to announce that I I /MS METAL WOOD OFFICE EQUIPMENT PTE LTD I I I W^J/ 37 Lane 9i Sin gaP° r e 1953 Tel: *****66 1 IJVjir J Telefax *****00 Telex :RS ***** METAWO I has been appointed as our sole agent for
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        580 23 /SBSj^? Singapura Building Society Limited \__r" '"www ANNOUNCEMENT Pursuant to Article 20(4) of the Articles of Association of the Company IT IS HEREBY ANNOUNCED that as a* the end of the fourth quarter of 1987. 16 6% (sixteen point six percent) of the issued share capital of the Company is.
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        441 23 Results of Deposit Home Decor "88 i j Ist to 10th Prizes 1) ***** 6) ***** 2) ***** 7 i ***** e 3) ***** 8i ***** I 4) ***** 9i ***** ,i 5) ***** i0) ***** 11th to 30th Prizes^ ***** ***** ***** f ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****
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        753 24 SUN TAN B y coiiette PEANUTS By Scholn r KUVS*S J I eotto witm ybucetf xf^ bo*<nt 7«st think n T^ 7H TTTI I T" 1 I 1 i 1 jr^fcUZfifS^'J Jto^^l SoM£r-M£S y p^\ how B^^oor emt 1 FINALLV FOUNP OUT I WAS PLACING THEY SAIP ONE OF SHE
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        751 25  -  JOHN de SOUZA By ITS sales figures may not be wildly colourful, but the three-month-old Singapore Young Artists' scheme seems to have achieved its aim exposure for up-and-coming artists. Launched by the Pavilion Inter-Continental last October, the scheme offers young local artists a
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        675 25  -  WHANG YEE-UNG HELLRAISER Now showing at Lido and Changi BUILDINGS, whether they be The Old Dark House of 1932 or Norman Bate's motel, are known to offer nasty surprises. And in Hellraiser, a family mansion unleashes more than its share.
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        438 25  -  TONY HUNG SINGAPORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Victoria Concert Hall, last Friday THE recent installation of the organ in Victoria Concert Hall has already generated some interesting novelties in the programmes of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra's concerts. After Saint-Saens' popular Organ Symphony (played last
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        487 25 What's PERFORMANCE able from the landing steps paper. Art Forum, 03-13 The the main hall of the sage's 6 pm. Admission: $1 for adults tecture of Newcastle UniversiORtiAS RECITAL by Nicolas behind Parliament House. Promenade, 300 Orchard home m Qufu, and artifacts and 50 cents for children be- ty. The
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        1114 25 I Radio One FM Stereo 90.5 mHz in VHF Band II 5.58 AM National Anthem, followed by Opening Announcement 600 News In Brief 6.05 On Air 7.00 News and Weather Report 7 10 Morning Digest 7.20 On Air (cont'd) 8.00 News, followed by Radio Patrol 8 10 On Air (cont'd)
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        892 26 Lm P^v^sV*^ MY VIEW by JUDITH TAN and KON SIEW TIN HE3HHHHH Lat| y Birds marriage to LBJ is put to the test ■T raSS4£S SSSS23 s;*-" ff 3?asMss Hf#f^ KSA grabs power and position Power by Gary Puckett .He is on his way to rescue iel Region. glian to
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