The Straits Times, 27 December 1988

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  • 664 1 Efforts under way to arrange visit by Mubarak to Israel JERUSALEM The Israeli Prime Minister, Mr Yitzhak Shamir, worked yesterday on a new Middle East peace initiative he said he would reveal soon as intensive contacts began for a possible visit here by Egyptian
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  • 732 1 S'porean said to be mastermind of Thailand-based drug ring A SINGAPOREAN is believed to be behind a Thai-land-based drug syndicate which uses Golok and Haadyai m southern Thailand to smuggle marijuana into Malaysia and Singapore. Two of his Singapore accomplices were arrested on
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  • 121 1 BEIRUT Palestinian radicals m Lebanon said yesterday they had freed two young French girls after more than a year m captivity. "The two children are released and they will be m Paris m the next few hours," Mr Walid Khaled, an official of Abu Nidal's
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  • 391 1 IT WAS a do-it-yourself party m Orchard Road on the night of Christmas Eve. Many revellers went hoping for an experience extraordinaire. Knowing that there would be no music, they came with their own mini-compo sets, and even drums, to set the mood alight. But somehow
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  • GREYING
    • 89 1 ARE you ready to grow old? Many Singaporeans are making little preparation for the rapidly approaching time when they reach the status of senior citizen. They have given little or no thought to their relations with children and friends, their finances, place of residence, eating habits, recreation
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    • 49 1 THERE are great Chinese traditions and little Chinese traditions. Do you know what they are? What is the difference between them and which of the traditions should be preserved? Some scholars give their views on the subject m the Bilingual page of Section Two today.
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  • 578 1 Takeshita wins major victory with approval TOKYO Japan's Prime Minister Noboru Takeshita, who had staked his political career on tax reform, has won a major victory when Parliament's Upper House voted his controversial tax reform package into law, paving the way for the
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    • 23 1 Inside Summary 2 World News 3,4,5,1 Asean 9,11 Causeway 12,13 Around Your Place 19 Comment/ Perspective 22,23 Letters 24 Racing 27 Sports 2fi,39,.11
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    • 99 1 >m|* GRAND PRIX: SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME The New Paper gives you our vision of the racing track. In colour. THE /EAR SINGAPORE BECAME SWINGAPORE We danced m the streets, rode the MRT and went to the polls. These were some of the big Singapore stories of the year.
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  • IN SUMMARY
    • 284 2 Video arcades back VIDEO arcades are back in business in Singapore, under the guise of computer shops renting out their terminals. But instead of banned video games, teenagers now play more challenging computer games on the terminals, which they rent by the hour. Page 14 The savage beast AWANG,
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    • 220 2 THE STRAITS TIMES SAYS: THERE are reasons to be hopeful that 1988 will be a more fruitful year in moving the Cambodian conflict closer to a settlement. Progress could be made In the next Informal meeting in Jakarta scheduled for February next year. This hinges on the acceptance by
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    • 67 2 A PLACE FOR ALL FAITHS A READER who is a Hindu rues the fact that Christian evangelists have begun to decry Hinduism and Buddhism openly and that some MPs and civil servants are taking on an active role m Christian evangelism. He feels it is an intrusion of his
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    • 259 2 'Ties with Seoul out' SOVIET Foreign Minister Eduard Shevardnadze has told North Korea that his country will never recognise South Korea, but said a dialogue between the two Koreas would be possible before long. Mr Shevardnadze, in a joint communique with his North Korean counterpart Kim Yong
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    • 334 2 Year-long training SINGAPORE'S age-group soccer squads will start year-round training and step up their routine about two to three months before they take part in competitions. And the Football Association of Singapore intends to stage more competitions in the Under-12, Under-14 and Under-16 categories so that a bigger base
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    • 492 2 The joss-stick maker THE Chinese word for joss-stick also means fragrance. LIM SU-YIN follows up on a teenager's letter and discovers that putting on the fragrance is hard work. In a shack in Perak Road, Mr Gan Kee Swan, 42, a joss-stick maker who inherited both craft and
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    • 228 2 Around Asean...and Across the Causeway Aquino's aid hopes PRESIDENT Corazon Aquino has expressed the hope that a proposed US$10 billion (S$19.3 billion) multilateral aid programme for her cash-strapped country would take off next year, saying she had "debugged" government channels that had prevented full use of foreign loans. In a
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  • around the WORLD
    • 701 3 Sombre Christmas in wake of recent disasters SHAKEN by a series of disasters and a revolt m the Holy Land, the Christian world sombrely celebrated its most important annual festival on Sunday. Among Christmas messages of peace, the faithful offered prayers for the dead and bereaved m the Armenian earthquake
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    • 104 3 COLOMBO Sri Lankan troops manning a road block here stopped and searched a man they feared was carrying a weapon hidden m his trouser pocket but found that the odd-shaped bulge was a baby crocodile. "The man seemed quite uncomfortable and we
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    • 406 3 'Corrupt groups joining forces to derail reforms' MOSCOW The Communist Party daily, Pravda, said yesterday a Soviet "mafia" had fomented recent unrest m the south of the country to protect privileges it said were threatened by Kremlin leader Mikhail Gorbachev's reforms. Pravda said investigators
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    • 148 3 BAGHDAD Iran's main opposition group, the Mujahideen Khalq, yesterday named 700 political prisoners it said had been executed by Iran over the past four months. The group said the list gave names of some of the 12,000 supporters and other political prisoners executed since
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    • 269 3 NEW DELHI Protesters set fire to movie houses, buses and shops m southern Andhra Pradesh yesterday after axe-wield-ing assailants killed a state legislator staging a hunger strike, news reports said. Police opened fire and killed at least four people, the reports said. Four
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    • 397 4 TOKYO Soviet Foreign Minister Eduard Shevardnadze has told North Korea that his country will never recognise South Korea, but said a dialogue between North and South Korea would be possible before long. Mr Shevardnadze, m a joint communique with his North Korean counterpart
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    • 302 4 SEOUL North Korea yesterday invited South Korean radical students to attend an international youth festival m Pyongyang next year, South Korean government officials said. The invitation was issued m a letter delivered through the border village of Panmunjom and addressed to the South s radical National
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    • 333 4 Moscow wants S. Korean investments, says trader SEOUL Moscow officials have formally proposed that South Korean businesses participate m building hotels and construction material plants m the Soviet Union either as jointventure partners or fully financing investors, a ranking Korean businessman said yesterday. Mr Hong Soon Kil, president of the
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    • 419 4 Former king can help end war, says Kabul ISLAMABAD Afghanistan's Sovi-et-backed regime has said former king Zahir Shah could play a useful role m ending a 10-year-old war with mujahideen guerillas. The statement on Sunday, broadcast by the official Kabul radio, followed Saturday's unprecedented meeting m Rome between Mr Zahir
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    • 182 4 FRANKLIN (Tennessee) Tornadoes swept across a section of central Tennessee m the south-eastern United States early on Saturday killing at least one person, injuring 15 others and destroying several homes, authorities said. "Numerous homes have been destroyed and an apartment complex was possibly involved,"
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    • 228 4 BANGKOK More than 80 Burmese students were flown home yesterday, the first such group to return since thousands of them fled to Thailand following a military coup m Burma m September, a Thai official said. The students left the north-western Thai provincial capital, Tak, for Rangoon
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    • 228 4 NEW DELHI A Czechoslovak diplomat who disappeared nine days ago may have been abducted by foreigners or may have been a victim of violence, the Czechoslovakian embassy said. Spokesman Alexander Henna said the embassy has good reason to believe that First Secretary Vlastimil
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    • 166 4 LONDON Waterloo station, central London's busiest rail terminal, was evacuated on Saturday night after a fire broke out m a battery storage area beneath three platforms, officials said. A British Transport policeman and a British Rail official were treated and released at a hospital after
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    • 147 4 TOKYO Mr Shohei Ooka, one of Japan's most influential writers of the post-war era, died on Sunday of illness, his family said yesterday. He was TO. Mr Ooka won recognition both at home and abroad after publishing Nobi m 1951, a work about cannibalism and
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    • 492 5 The official verdict on Mao is he was 70 per cent good and 30 per cent bad. It should be the other way round. His errors were greater than his c) achievements. A school teacher on Chairman Mao (right). BEIJING In a further reappraisal
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    • 302 5 China announces steps to fight record inflation BEIJING China has announced new measures to combat record inflation, including higher taxes and tighter budget controls. The Xinhua news agency quoted Finance Minister Wang Bingqian as saying on Sunday that the government would strive to keep next year's budget deficit "at least
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    • 128 5 SANTIAGO About 2,000 people were evacuated on Sunday from the Andean town of Malalcahuello after the Lonquimay volcano, near Chile's border with Argentina, erupted for the first time m nearly a century. Three craters opened on the 2,800-metre volcano, spewing smoke and sending a
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    • 220 5 Soviet men spend free time with radio, books or watching TV MOSCOW The average Soviet spends one-third of his free time plunked m front of the television set or listening to the radio. But for married working mothers with children there is no time for the black box she spends
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    • 323 5 TAIPEI Security officers forcibly dragged and carried 10 opposition MPs out of the National Assembly on Sunday for causing chaos during Constitution Day celebrations, witnesses said. President Lee Teng-hui's opening speech was delayed for 10 minutes due to the episode. The 11
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    • 333 6 11,000 of 120,000 picked for govt jobs m Guangdong HONGKONG The southern province of Guangdong has held Communist China's first large-scale civil service examination, m which about one-tenth of the 120,000 participants were selected for government employment, according to a news report. The examination
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    • 328 6 NEW YORK Mr John Tower, who takes over as Secretary of Defence on Jan 20, has said he hopes to save money m military spending by stressing systems that use fewer people. "The big cost is not m the B-2 (bomber), the B-l
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    • 448 6 Bush names Dole's wife as Labour Secretary WASHINGTON President-elect George Bush has appointed Mrs Elizabeth Dole, wife of his primary election rival Bob Dole, as his Labour Secretary and the first woman member of his Cabinet. Mr Bush revealed his choice on Saturday at a news conference with Mrs Dole,
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    • 424 6 More US doctors say 'yes' to sex selection tests for abortions NEW YORK In a major change m medical attitudes and practice, many American doctors are now providing prenatal diagnoses to pregnant women who want to abort a foetus on the basis of its sex alone. Even doctors who will
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    • 43 6 BEIJING Twenty-one Chinese sailors died after their disabled fishing boat was hit by a foreign ship m the Yellow Sea, said a Shanghai newspaper which reached here on Sunday. The ship's country of or- igin was not known. AFP
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    • 139 6 NICOSIA Illiterates working m Iranian government offices will be sacked unless they start learning to read and write soon, the Iranian news agency Irna said. The agency quoted a provincial head of the national literacy campaign as saying that the Cabinet
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  • AROUND ASEAN
    • 386 9 It promotes understanding m multi-religious Indonesia: Gen Try JAKARTA Indonesian Armed Forces Chief General Try Sutrisno has said that the state ideology, Pancasila, "provides a clear and firm guarantee" for all religious activities while promoting tolerance and understanding among Indonesia's many religions. The official Antara
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    • 196 9 Bangkok urged to act against editor's attackers BANGKOK The Thai Interior Ministry and the police have been urged to locate the attackers of a newspaper editor and to take legal action against them, The Nation reported. The English-language daily said the President of the Reporters' Association of Thailand, Mr Samrerng
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    • 32 9 ROXAS (Philippines) The Philippine Coast Guard has confirmed that there were two deaths from an explosion on an inter-island ferry, Dona Conchita, m central Philippine waters last week. AFP
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    • 45 9 OWNERS and experts watching with a trained eye as fighting cocks fly at each other at the Chatuchak weekend market m Bangkok. Though illegal, the ancient sport is a major draw for gamblers and tourists. Renter picture.
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    • 246 9 MANILA Some 386,700 Filipino workers employed overseas sent home through banks an estimated U*****.02 million (5J1.35 billion) m the first 10 months of this year, according to the Labour Department. The number of workers employed abroad
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    • 309 9 3 US drugs for Thai flood victims withheld BANGKOK Thai authorities have withheld the distribution of certain drugs donated by the United States for victims of the recent floods m the south "because they may not be appropriate", reported The Nation. The newspaper said that the Public Health Ministry suspended
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    • 113 9 MANILA Mr Evaristo Singson, governor of Docos Sur province and member of a politically influential northern Philippine family, died on Sunday night of a heart attack, his family announced yesterday. He was 51. Mr Singson was elected governor of Docos Sur m regional elections last January.
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    • 349 10 The proposed $19 billion multilateral aid programme MANILA President Corazon Aquino has expressed the hope that a proposed US$lO billion (5519.3 billion) multilateral aid programme for her cashstrapped country would take off next year, saying she had "debugged" government channels that had
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    • 357 10 But Aquino scoffs at claims by Sison MANILA Communist rebels m the Philippines say they are aiming to take power within 10 years and not even the United States can prevent their final victory. But m a statement to reporters yesterday, President
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    • 359 10 Accord boosts Indonesia's hopes of rise in oil prices JAKARTA Indonesia is optimistic that the price of oil would rise following a communique by the heads of state of the Gulf Co-op-eration Council to abide by an oil output agreement for the first half of next year. The Indonesian Mines
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    • 181 10 BANGKOK Thai narcotics police have arrested an Australian man and a Thai woman on charges of possessing, with intent to sell, 3.5 kg of heroin, a senior police officer said yesterday. The officer said police arrested Nicholas Zemliansky, 42, from Doveton, Victoria, and Pensiri
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    • 149 10 BANGKOK Thai Foreign Minister Air Chief Marshal Siddhi Savetsila is to pay a four-day visit to Vietnam next month, the state-owned Thai News Agency (TNA) reported. TNA quoted Marshal Siddhi as saying that he would visit Vietnam from Jan 9 to 12
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    • 93 10 MANILA At least 13 people were killed amid Christmas Day revelry m the Philippine capital and its suburbs, according to police yesterday. The majority of the victims died of gunshot wounds or stabbing m drunken brawls, mostly m the slum areas m
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  • across the CAUSEWAY
    • 218 12 KOTA BARU The state government still enjoys the support of the Kelantan people, thus the question of holding fresh elections did not arise, Kelantan State Executive Council member Ahmad Shahibuddin Mohamad Noor said. The National Front government v/ould not easily (all prey to quarters
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    • 432 12 KOTA BARU The Kelantan Mentri Besar, Tan Sri Mohamed Yaacob, has lashed out at Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah's invitation to the opposition Islamic Party (PAS) to co-operate with his group, describing it as an open attempt to take over power m the state. All New Umno
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    • 249 12 KUALA LUMPUR The "Spirit of 46" group, which is trying to revive the old Umno, has started preparations for the coming Ampang Jaya parliamentary by-election after naming former Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Harun Idris as its candidate. Selangor State Assembly man Mazlan
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    • 205 12 KUALA LUMPUR A teacher has emerged as the fifth person vying to be the National Front candidate for the Jan 28 Ampang Jaya by-election. He is Mr Pang Kirn Kwong, 33, who has been nominated by the Ampang Jaya MCA Youth division
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    • 157 12 COCONUTS m Malaysia hardly make the news. But this one m Kampung Cendering, Kelantan, calls for special attention. It caught the eye of New Straits Times photographer Roslan Khamis as he was passing the kampung on Christmas Day. How the coconut grew on the
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    • 362 12 KUALA LUMPUR At least 13 people died m road accidents m peninsular Malaysia during the Christmas period. In one of the accidents, near Bahau, Negri Sembilan, the victims were a mother and her three children. Three others died on the Kuala
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    • 253 13 ASP sacked for abusing suspects Another loses three days' pay KUALA LUMPUR An assistant superintendent of police (ASP) was sacked and a deputy superintendent (DSP) suffered a pay cut for physical abuse of suspects held under remand. Two chief inspectors have also been asked to go on early retirement for
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    • 83 13 GOING for a spin takes on a new meaning with the latest craze that has hit town the Leßun skate-bike. While those new to the machine may have to go through the agony of spills before the thrills, those who have
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    • 146 13 MUAR Four gunmen held up five workers at a goldsmith's m Jalan Abdullah here, and took about M 5400,000 (*****,000) worth of jewellery. The robbery occurred on Saturday afternoon as workers at Poh Heng Goldsmith were attending to customers, said ASP
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    • 135 13 Widows 'cheated govt of $926,000' IPOH The Pension Division is tracking down widows who have cheated the government of Msl.3m (*****,000) over the past four years by claiming their late husbands' pensions after re-marrying. These women will have to refund all payments received from the date of their re-marriage, a
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    • 262 13 KOTA KINABALU Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Joseph Pairin Kitingan said yesterday the amnesty programme for illegal foreign workers to get themselves legalised m the state was m effect from August this year to Jan 31 next year. He said the grace period
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    • 115 13 IPOH The All-Malaya Chinese Mining Association and Bumiputra Chamber of Mines plan to go into a joint venture with China to mine tin, titanium and kaolin m southern China, The Star reported. The paper quoted the as- sociation's vice-chairman, Datuk Hew See Tong, as
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  • HOME
    • 599 14  -  DOMINIC NATHAN By VIDEO arcades are back m business m Singapore, under the guise of computer shops renting out their terminals. But instead of banned video games, teenagers now play more challenging computer games on terminals which they rent by the hour. Youngsters have
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    • 368 14  -  SHARON LIM by A WOODEN-FRAMED glass window fell from the 18th floor of a block of flats m Spottiswoode Park yesterday morning, narrowly missing a young cyclist. The incident is the second one to take place m a Housing Board estate m less
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    • 123 14 Isn't she lovely Toddlers flaunt their smiles SIX-MONTH-OLD toddlers and tots flaunted dimples, baby teeth and endearing smiles to vie for the Most Photogenic Tumble Tot of the Year award at a Christmas party at Pan Pacific Hotel yesterday. And the winner was Nur Dian bte Mohd Rasid, 3V 2
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    • 112 14 MADAM Ang Siew Lan, 26, proudly cradling her new-born daughter and called the little bundle "the best ever Christmas gift I ever wanted". Madam Ang, of Block 442, Tampines Street 43, gave birth to the yet unnamed infant m the Kandang Kerbau Hospital on
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    • 76 14 A MAN was discharged by a district court on Christmas Eve on an accusation of murdering a roller skating instructor. See Cheng Liat, 27, who was accused of murdering Mr Ong Chin Poh with three others at the ground floor of Block 716, Ang
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    • 554 16  -  HAR JINDER KAUR The orang utan which bit the hand that fed him By THIS is Awang, the savage orang utan at the Johor Zoo, which has bitten a man for the second time. This time, the victim of the bad-tempered and snarling
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    • 288 16 SHAW Organisation produced its first "triplets", so to speak, when it opened Changi 1, 2 and 3 its first triplex cinema comprising three singleclass, one-price halls on Christmas Eve. The $2.5 million triplex Singapore's first is housed m the old Changi cinema along
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    • 528 18  - 'Ice kacang without the syrup' JUDITH TAN Kids enjoy it but snow carnival disappoints adults By THE forecast said snow would fall for nine days but it only hailed ice chips at the snow carnival m Kallang Park. While some thought it wonderful, others were unimpressed by the display of
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    • 327 18 SOMETHING fishy is going on at Pasir Ris beaches, say anglers and beachcombers. Fish are being washed ashore dead and they are rotting on the beach. At low tide late yesterday afternoon, the fish as long as 30 cm, or the length of
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      • 156 18 SENIOR citizens sang and made merry at a Christmas party m their honour at Kirn Keat community centre yesterday. Among the hundreds who had lunch with Mr Ong Teng Cheong, Second Deputy Prime Minister, a handful eagerly ventured on stage to entertain him.
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      • 119 18 A TEENAGE student walked off with the Miss Christmas Queen title and $10,000 m cash and prizes last Saturday. Miss Jacqueline Yu, 18, who was a pre-university student of Catholic Junior College, beat 15 other beauties at the contest held m the Dynasty Hotel. Said Miss Yu
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      • 117 18 NINETY teams from four tertiary institutions will race up the Singapore River on their home-made rafts on New Year's Day. The rafts, each with a crew of two, are made from bits of discarded wood, poly foam, empty cans plus other items and are powered by
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      • 127 18 A LOCAL street guitarist has struck a high note with passers-by by singing m an underpass at Orchard Road. The singer, a frail figure, who identified himself only as Lee. was last week seen performing at the underpass m Scotts Road, jamming a blues-rock number on his
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      1825 20 Do retirement and old age have to be a time of drudgery, poor health, boredom and penury? Or can it be a period of personal enjoyment and useful service to the community? It all depends on how well prepared you are, SANDRA DAVIE was told by doctors, social workers
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    • 735 21  -  SERENE LIM HAR JINDER KAUR Christmas on the mall Reports: and I Orchard Road again but many miss the Swing THE people who thronged Orchard Road on Saturday night expecting others to provide the fun learnt that they must plan something to enjoy themselves the next time.
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    • PARTY SHORTS
      • 60 21 ALL m all it was a Christmas eve "people parade". Everybody was people-watching and being watched m turn. Mr Wong Chok Mcc, 33, a Malaysian who works as an insurance agent, came with his mother, father, two sisters and a brother. He said: "We are feasting our
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      • 87 21 PARTY hats of different shapes with colourful tinsel, headgear, luminous bangles and earrings m limegreen, purple and blue were being grabbed by kids and adults alike. Mr Neon Choo Lim, 51, an export manager, turned up with his wife and friends, all m bright party
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      • 76 21 THE traffic lights outside Dynasty Hotel were perpetually green that night. But for once, the "go" sign was directed at the non-stop human traffic. Opposite, though, the lights were red. But, red light or green, pedestrians reigned supreme for more than six hours that night. Shouts of
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      • 110 21 TRAFFIC policeman William Wong, who was on duty near Centrepoint, was caught up m the Christmas spirit. He gave some children a chance to get on his sleek, white motorbike while their parents took pictures. Tang Chung Yeh, 6, and his sister, Vim Siong, 10,
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      • 134 21 WHEELCHAIRS and prams were there as well. Not wanting them to miss the festivities, many friends and relatives brought along their toddlers, elderly, and the disabled. "I wanted to see the lights," said Tan Ah Hock, 20, a clerk, whose friends were taking turns to wheel him
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      • 144 21 A 500-STRONG choir from the Chapel of Resurrection raised the Yuletide spirit when they sang by candlelight on the steps of Lucky Plaza. They also danced and entertained their audience for two hours until past midnight. According to Canon James Wong, pastor of the church, another 500
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    • 331 21 Outdoor party takes tourists by surprise TOURISTS were surprised to see Singaporeans celebrating Christmas out m the open m Orchard Road on Saturday night. Back home, they said, the occasion is marked by family reunion dinners indoors. Asked if Christmas is celebrated out-of-doors m the United States, a shocked Mrs
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    • 172 21 POLICE dispersed a number of young people who were dancing on the street. When told to clear the way, the youngsters angrily left. The police had to take action because, each time a dance session started, people gathered around m great numbers and
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    • 230 21 When it's time to go home IT WAS time to call it a night. And an army of cleaners was poised to sweep through the streets. At about 12.40 am, some of them were already busy at work outside Centrepoint. Apart from the occasional bits of paper, cigarette butts and
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    • 689 18 LES DOUTIQUE FANTAISIE POST— CHRISTMAS SALE DISCOUNTS UP TO 50%. I From 27 December 1988 to 2 Jonuory 1989, we ore offering oftroctive discounts from 20% to 5C?70 on our wide range of fashion accessories including our loresf collection of Jewellery, Evening/Cocktail Shoes, Gelts and Dogs from Paris, New York,
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  • around YOUR PLACE
    • 399 19  -  ROHANI AH SAINI Bishan East By BISHAN East is one estate where services of experienced community leaders are always at hand. The new estate has attracted community leaders from neighbouring areas such as Ang Mo Kio, Chong Boon and Toa Payoh who moved to Bishan
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    • 492 19  - Clive Street Singapore's keropok row EUGENIE LEE Jalan Besar GRC Snack comes m all shapes and colours By A ROW of shops m Clive Street is a dream come true for keropok lovers, for the crunchy snack comes m a multitude of colours and varieties here. One shop sells about
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    • Seen and heard
      • 126 19 A TELOK Blangah residents' committee will hold its annual dinner and dance at a five-star hotel tomorrow. The Gillman Heights RC will have its party at the Mandarin Singapore, breaking away from the RC tradition of holding such functions m Housing Board void decks
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      • 109 19 ■IN a Bukit Panjang New Town playground, the fabled tortoise and the hare are almost neck-to-neck at the finishing line. But true to the story, the tortoise wins. The recently completed playground m Fajar Road is not just a fable come alive
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      • 152 19 BLOCK 235 m Tampines Street 21 has its staircases padlocked, and signs of vandalism can be seen on the walls of the void deck. Housing a mixture of three- and four-room flats, the five-year-old block has been vacant since the beginning of this
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    • 78 19 From today, for just seven days, Galeries Lafayette is stripping prices down to the bare minimum. As much as 75% off selected ladies', men's and children's fashions, to make way for the new collections. We're stripping tops and pants from $23.90 to $13 and French T-shirts from $19 to $9.
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  • The Straits Times
    • 580 22 ANTI-VIETNAMESE Cambodian resistance leaders and senior Asean officials met last week m Bangkok to review recent developments and plan a common strategy for their second informal meeting with Vietnam, its client regime, the People's Republic of Kampuchea (PRK), and Laos. This second meeting is scheduled to be
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    • 1531 22  -  STEWART FLEMING By Financial Times The affection for a President whose natural optimism has never deserted him and the successes he has recorded, even though some of them may prove more ephemeral than his supporters believe, have had an important
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    • 617 22  -  FLORA LEWIS By New York Times PARIS These days, all kinds of old assumptions are being ripped open for new questions. The dread has taken on a kind of worn familiarity, and the new and unexpected can be frightening even if
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    • 823 22 Good growth in 1988 but beware effect of rising debts in 1989 From the Economist IF YOU have been near to death and are back m rude health, you tend to swagger a bit. Watch some of the world's finance ministers and central bankers at the end of the year
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    • 983 23  -  MICHAEL H AMLYN By I Times of London THE result of Sri Lanka's presidential election on Dec 19 will not stop the fear and the killing, or solve the island's essential problem: the racial hatred between the Sinhalese, who claim to be
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    • 907 23  -  DONALD E. WE ATHERBEE By (M) Directions off Asean solidarity The status of the group should be enhanced, with authority to function as a political and economic bloc. Foreign and economic ministers should meet together, with a unified council of ministers to
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    • 761 23  - Innovative uses of VCRs leading to a booming US industry Ong Ming Seing Our correspondent's file WASHINGTON WASHINGTON Uses for video technology, both business and personal, are expanding at an extraordinary pace m the United States. In the few years VCRs have been around, it has become evident that they
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    • 736 23 H With an abundance of superb cuisine and tasty Cafe Carousel Mtr^oV. f^'^' delicious fare to indulge m high energy New Year's Eve Set Dinner music for a resounding celebration and C a delectable set dinner with Fillet of Sole and other tasty excitement to start the year with a
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  • FORUM
    • 467 24 Why some teenagers run away from home and some solutions I REFER to the special report about runaway teenagers. (ST, Dec 14). I have been living m Singapore for 17 years, and have come across many cases of teenagers who ran away and not wanting to return home. They leave
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    • 320 24 On keeping Singapore a secular state Leave others to have faith m their own religions I WISH to say how much the minority Hindu community of Singapore has appreciated the Prime Minister's recent remarks. (ST, Dec 14). I was born a Hindu but went to
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    • 182 24 I REFER to Mr R. Rajenthiran's letter (ST, Dec 10) regarding door-to-door preaching by some religious groups. I would like to add that propagation of one's religious beliefs m public should also be banned. In our multi-racial, multi-religious society such activities do not
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    • 239 24 Church faces problem of finding a 'home' BEING a leader of a me-dium-sized church, I realise the shortage of property for use as a place of worship is becoming more acute. Because our membership is about 300, we are unable to fit into shophouses. Yet, our accumulated funds through the
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      • 280 24 HDB provides bins for proper burning of incense papers WE REFER to the letter by "At Wit's End" regarding the burning of incense papers along the common corridor (ST, Dec 17). Over the years, the Housing Board has been seeking the co-operation of residents m the proper burning of incense
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      • 207 24 I READ with keen interest the recent letter and reports concerning illegal temples and cults m residential areas. As I have written to the authorities on several occasions and since no action has been taken, I would like once again to bring to
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  • Page 24 Advertisements
    • 452 24 Here, at the Ming Court Hotel Singapore, we have lined up a host of festivities, just for you and your loved ones. Do join us for a jolly good time. New Year's Eve 31 Dec '88 New Year's Day 1 Jan "89 DONDANG SAYANG 24 hrs DONDANG SAYANG Welcome '89
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    • 21 24 Ads of the same nature flock together flflbv *Sfe m The Straits Times Classified y^fv^P for results \aP^ C. A.T.S. 737-1166j
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    • 884 25 NOTICES F REWARD I Sslo,ooo REWARD offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person/s responsible for the theft of 30 stabilizer sleeves, type 200 and type 300 (12-1/2" and 9-5 8") and a marine swivel at an oilfield equipment supply company located at: j Jurong Marine Base
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    • 904 25 r FOR SALEI WESTHAVEN MARESIE CENTRE AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND The Westhaven Marine Centre is located adjacent to the central business district and enjoys a prime waterfront position m Auckland, New Zealand, "The City of Sails". Westhaven Marine Centre represents an exciting concept combining a boating and marine facility, retail and
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    • 862 25 WARNING NOTICE TRADE MARK NO 5748/81 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Chung Kuo Refined Chinese Medicine Dealers Ltd, a company incorporated and existing under the laws of Singapore are the Registered Proprietors since 23rd December 1981 m Singapore of TM 5748 81 m Class 5 m respect of "pharmaceutical preparations
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    • 213 25 run TENDER NOTICE SATS Catering Pte Ltd invites tenders for the supply, delivery, installation, testing and commissioning of spot -cooling system to the existing kitchen of SATS Inflight Catering Centre at 55 Airport Boulevard, Singapore Changi Airport The tender is open only to CIDB registered Air-Conditioning and Ventilation Works contractors.
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  • TIMESPORT
    • 381 26  -  MAHMOOD GAZNAVI reports on the Coke Cup U-16 soccer tournament m Jakarta DEFENDING champions China crashed out of the Under-16 Coke Cup soccer tournament when they were edged out 4-2 by Indonesia A m the mandatory penalty shoot-out, following a 0-0 deadlock after extra-time
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    • 199 26 SINGAPORE, needing a fivegoal win to secure a place m the semi-finals, failed miserably when they lost 2-0 to Malaysia m their last Group B preliminary-round match m the Coke Cup Under-16 soccer tournament here on Saturday. The Republic, who finished last m Group B,
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    • 444 26 Phillips still tracking for hurdle honours ATHLETICS LOS ANGELES Andre Phillips may never equal his memorable year of 1988, when he finally beat Edwin Moses and collected an Olympic gold medal m the process. But he is going to try. "I'm going to go after the world record. I'm still
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    • 248 26 Move for youngsters to train year round SINGAPORE'S age-group soccer squads will start year-round training and step up their routine about two to three months before they take part m competitions. And the Football Association of Singapore intend to stage more competitions m the Under-12, Under-14 and Un-der-16 categories so
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    • 2291 30  -  JACK WONG MONA KUNALAN S. THAVANESON SAMSON QIMSON NG YUE MENG IT WAS the year of the Olympics Summer and Winter as sport's fivering circus allowed men, women and children to savour the drama m the arenas of the world from Calgary to Seoul. Appropriately, the
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    • 518 31 J. RAJENDRAN on the National Players' Shield Geylang International 1 Jurong Town 0 FINNISH soccer import Mika Vayrynen produced the match winner (or Geylang International whose 1-0 win over Jurong Town gave them the inaugural National Players' Shield before a 10,000 crowd at the National
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    • 256 31  -  Peter Khoo BOWLING By WHILE many merry-makers were still m bed on Christmas Day after the previous night's festivities, a wide-awake Henry Gan trotted down to Jackie's Katong at 9am for the Grand Finale of the Fresh Classic bowling tournament. And the popular home favourite's decision
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    • 159 31  -  PETER KHOO ATHLETICS RUNNING buffs and those wfco want to keep trim after ajj the festive feasting are encouraged to take part m the Nike New Year Eve skm 10km River Run 1988 at Marina Park on Saturday (sfcm). About 27 high school students from
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    • 124 31 AMERICAN FOOTBALL CLEVELAND The Houston Oilers beat the Cleveland Browns 24-23 m the first playoff game of the American National Football League on Saturday. Tony Zendejas' 49-yard field goal with only about two minutes left was the winning margin m the American Football Conference wild-card game,
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    • 391 31 AMERICAN FOOTBALL American Football Conference first play-off: Houston Oilers 24 Cleveland Browns 23. BASKETBALL International Christmas tournament In Madrid: Yugoslavia 88 Monte Libano (Bra) 80, Real Madrid 87 Soviet Union 78. Final positions: 1 Yugoslavia 2 Real Madrid and S. Union 4 Monte Libano. American NBA: Utah
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    • 245 31 YACHTING SYDNEY Pre-race favourite Windward Passage n was ahead of target to break the record for the Sydney-to-Ho-bart yacht race after fours hours spent battling heavy seas yesterday. Four yachts m the 119--strong fleet were dismasted when a strong southerly change hit the New South Wales
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    • 174 31 PARIS-DAKAR RALLY BARCELONA Guy Frequelin, of France, had the fastest lap time for cars yesterday m the prologue of the 11th ParisDakar rally, winning the top starting slot for the African leg of the gruelling race, race officials said. Frequelin, driving a Peugeot, beat 239 other
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    • 344 31 Arsenal goto the top THE LATE NEWS Two goals by new England soccer striker Brian Marwcod gave Arsenal a 3-2 away victory over Charlton and sent them to the top of the English First Division yesterday. After converting a penalty m the first half, Marwood appeared to have clinched Arsenal's
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    • 371 31 CRICKET MELBOURNE Giant West Indian Curtly Ambrose continued his one-man destruction of Australian hopes with both bat and ball on the second day of the Third cricket Test yesterday. After completing a Test best 44 m the West Indian first innings of 280, the Antiguan yorked Dean
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  • Page 26 Advertisements
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    • 22 26 5? Selling I £aies Manager Success In Selling I V Mm '■^bfc ftarketins Available at all good I bookshop* I federal Publications
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    • 125 26 N EW YEAR CELEBRATION ONLY $60+ PER PERSON (twin-sharing) Celebrate New Year with k\ I Hl^\ ,^v^ Bay view Inn's special ~f/n I Tl holiday package. For just I /A- I] I( $b() per person, you \i L I L\ I—l1 1 1 1 i' L will enjoy a 2-day,
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  • RACING
    • 2540 27 FIRST: 8647 SECOND: 6813 THIRD: 5661 STARTERS: 7390, 4567, 1020, 1716, 5733, 1462, 2940, 0771, 5693, 5855. CONSOLATIONS: 3672 2757, 3053, 0963, 5470, 5060, 2369, 5593, 8450, 4682. By OUR RACING TEAM PENANG After Cherish's big upset win on Saturday, punters started on
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    • 1227 27 PENANG Apprentice V. Sivan (Tote Buster) and jockey H. Bakri (Fulfilment) were each suspended for two race days for careless riding m Races 2 and 8 respectively on Saturday The Stipendiary Steward's report: RACE 1: Rocket Red brushed the gates on jumping. As
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    • 924 27 CLASS 1 2,200m (Ratings: 1 123-82) (Stakes: $150,000) MILL TRIP 57 (123) SH Lee EAST COAST ROAD 57 (123) Chua ST GALLEN 54 (117) Allan TIEN AN MUN V 51.5 (112) Teh QUICK TURN 51.5 (112) Teh INSPIRED 51 (111) J Breukelen ISTANBUL 49.5 (108) Thwaites INCISION
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    • 24 27 OWING to pressure on space, the photo-finishes of the races at Penang on Saturday will be published tomorrow and Sunday's finishes on Thursday.
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    • 120 27 PENANG Jockey A. Razmy was suspended for six race days on Sunday at the conclusion of a stewards' inquiry into the handling and running of Goldenage m Race 8 on Saturday. The stewards charged Razmy with riding an ill-judged race under MRA Rule of Racing 149
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      126 27 Drawn on totalisator tickets purchased on Dec 24 and 25 FIRST PRIZE: $ll,Mt C721-6861-550A CONSOLATION PRIZES: SIN 0492-6861-BA7D 0720-6761-F232 07D1-6761-C64A 0C1K761-4662 0F90^761-1917 10A1-6761-56C9 1171-6761-84BC 11A1-6861-EBB7 1381-6761-387E 16C0^861-1846 IADO-6861-3865 ICBI-6861-DE93 IFSO-6861-C293 2081-6761-OB6C 2281-6861-SEDA 2312-6861-370F 2492-6861-F974 2580-6861-64D7 2811-6761-EA34 2861 -6761 -48 A3 2921-€761-DA3E 2Q90-6861-8599 2F21-6861-31F4 31A0^861-37D6 3480-6861-6A91 3521-6761-D97A 3C40-6761-SCIC 3DAI-6861-EAES
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    • 79 27 PENANG There will be only seven races each day this weekend. Originally, the Penang Turf Club scheduled eight races on all four days of the meeting. Meanwhile, the winners of three Class 4 races last weekend have been promoted to Class 3. They
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    • 265 27 Congratulations to the lucky winners of The Super Green Box Draw 2! FIRST: *****48 SECOND: *****60 THIRD: *****46 4th-ioth Prizes: *****72 *****30 *****60 *****62 *****70 *****85 *****09 i mcc —i FREE waistpouch 1 1 th 20th Prizes* with ever^ i ivn *uwi frizes. purchase of 4 *****64 *****59 boxes of
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  • OBITUARIES
    • 873 28 321 Deaths 321 Deaths 321 Deaths 321 Deaths 321 Deaths l^^^^^^^^^^^^ MDM. NANCY SEAH GEK CHOO I I Age 62 I (wife of the late Mr. KOH KENG CHONG) I passed away peacefully on 24 Dec. '88 leaving behind H Mdm. Tan Pee SONS: DAUGHTERS-IN-LAW: H Koh Han Kiat Poh
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    • 314 28 322 Acknowledgements 322 Acknowledge ments "1 Mr. KHOO TECK SIEW Departed 21/12/88 wish to express their sincere thanks to all relatives and friends for all their donations and assistance during their recent bereavement. Special thanks to the Rev. Hong of Oeylang Methodist Church Dr. Quek Meng Poo. 321 D— th»
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    • 58 28 MR GEORGE GAW SIEN KHiAN Aq« 77 ftn passed away peacefully on 24th December 1968 m London leaving behind his beloved wife Eileen, his son Kenneth, daughter-in-law Polly, daughters Pat and Audrey, son-in-law Richard Neale and four grandchildren Matthew, Kendal and Jamie Oaw and Stephen Neale. H* wIN
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    • 160 28 Tha family of the lata YAP CHENG VAN GEORGE called horn* to the Lord on 21st DKimbtr IMB wishes to express their gratitude and heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Rev. Kang Ho Soon and Rev. Norman Wong both of Paya Leoar Methodist Church, other pastors and elders, relatives,
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    • 148 28 324 In Memoriam 324 In Memoriam fin Loving Memory of FATHER MOTHER I I MARIMUTHU a/o MARIAMMA d/o I VEERASAMY KARUPIAH H Departed 27-12-19 M DefMrted 12-7-1975 I They who think that you are gone, I Because no more your face they see, I Are wrong for m our hearts
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    • 45 28 THE FAMILIES OF GLORY a EDWIN BARNABAS would like to thank Rev Kingsley Ponnlah, all relatives and friends for their prayers, condo- i lences, wreaths and support during the demise of Har Mothsr a Hit Father on 17th a 18th DX. M r»tp»ctiv»ly
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      230 28 In Loving memory ot MR. KOH SENG YONG Departed on: 27/12/11 His helping hand was always first To render any aid he could; His voice was always raised In praise, His words were wise and good. Dear father, since you went away. The ones you loved so
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      75 28 JAMES NG YAM JIN departed 27.12.84. Dearest Father. To be with tn the same old way. Is our dearest wish today. I Always remembered by wHe, •om, daughters, son-in-law, daughters-in-law and grmn4~ j children. X S PILLAI Departed 27th December 1981 Not Just today but everyday. We
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    • 194 28 fl I C.A^T.S. 737-1166 i <7i£ cTWemoriani Cut out the "In Memoriam" booking I form and send it to us at least a day before publication. I (Or call CATS at 737-1166) To: The Straits Times Press (1975) Ltd I Classified Advertisement Department I 390 Kirn Sent Road I I
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  • Page 29 Advertisements
    • 232 29 I I '^P I I Mr. Stephen Yap Teck Chiong I I Age 53 I I passed away peacefully on Monday, 26 December, 1988 leaving behind beloved I I I I Mother: Chang Siok Eng Father-in-law: Gunawan Salim I I Wife: Angeline Lim Fung Mvi Mother-in-law: Hanita I I Sons:
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    • 479 31 I II I II Results of Draw No. I U I U 309/88 Monday, 26 December 1088 Group I Prize $300,000 27, 28, 42 Group II Prize Add. no. $29,004 I 36 I SINGAPORE If there is more than one winner m either m Group lor Group 11, the prize
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  • Page 31 Miscellaneous

  • 610 32  -  SHAUN SEOW Board trying to sell Singapore as an attractive global business centre By SINGAPORE, a strategic node for global business this is the Economic Development Board's hardsell message to the world m the next three months. In a major advertising programme, launched yesterday
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  • 193 32 NEW YORK Departing from its tradition. Time magazine has designated "endangered Earth" as "Planet of the Year" for 1968 and issued an urgent call for a "universal crusade" to save it from destruction. "This year the earth spoke, like God
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  • 690 32  -  SHARON LIM By) OBAcar carrying four people on a fishing trip crashed with a trailer at Neo Ttew Road, off Lim Chu Kang Road, killing two passengers. 08A23--y ear-old woman oat to meet her boyfriend on a date died
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  • 397 32 BEIJING Crowds of angry Chinese chanting "kill them" at ttacked African students at three east China colleges, forcing more than 130 of them to seek refuge at a railway station. Western eyewitnesses said. The eyewitnesses said by telephone yesterday that two
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  • 278 32 BEIJING At least 46 people were killed and 63 injured when an express train hit a bus packed with peasants on an unmanned crossing m the city of Shenyang m north-east China, state radio has reported. The train, travelling
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  • 33 32 SEOUL South Korean Vice-Foreign Minister Shin Dong Won left here yesterday on an official visit to Hungary that is expected to clinch an investment protection agreement. Foreign Ministry officials said. AFP
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  • 532 32 The Pan Am crash LONDON Crash investigators are moving towards the conclusion that the Pan Am air disaster m Scotland was not caused by a bomb but by a catastrophic technical failure, police said yesterday. After days of detailed examination, investigators have not
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    • 222 32 Weather Showers over several areas m the late afternoon and early evening TEMP. (C) up to 6 a.m. tomorrow: 31 max., 24 mm. SUNSET today: 7 08 pm; SUNRISE tomorrow: 7.05 am. GLOBAL WEATHER Adelaide 15 21 C Fair Los Angeles 9 11 C Cloudy Amsterdam 4 10 C Rain
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    • 5 1 The Straits Times Section Two
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    • 277 1 MY FATHER e JOSS STICK MAKER 1 Dear Editor, MY FATHER does not employ anyone, partly because no one would like to work m such an environment. Moreover, he has very limited capital and cannot afford to pay a worker $700 a month. My grandmother used to be of great
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    • Young Times
      • 1326 2 Teens look back on 1988 one more year of growing. Letters compiled by IRENE PATES. Teens Sharing time with friends ONE of the most important things I learnt this year was the value of friendship. It is a sad fact that many of us have become
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      • 192 2  - What do you think of Young Times? IRENE PATES YOU'VE probably noticed by now. The Tuesday pages for young people have taken on a new look and format, with more new items. Please write and tell us what you think of Young Times and give us your suggestions for improving
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      • 49 2 THERE are nine triangles such as ABC or BCE; three triangles ADF, BGI, and CHJ; the whole thing AGJ; then there are also DIC and BHF. This makes 15 triangles in all. Early Times. A B C D E F G H I J
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      • 177 3 Did you know, what the total amount of money m circulation m Singapore is worth? $6,273,000,000 (to the nearest million) You can say it this way, six billion and 273 million dollars A thousand millions make a billion. There are 236 million pieces of one-cent coins.
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      • 607 3  -  MURRAY SEEGER ECONOMICS made easy MAN invented money to make it easier to buy and sell goods and to fill the needs of everyday life. Every day new money is created so that we can continue to live m a modern society. New money
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      • 469 3  -  IRENE PATES Background Ml RANASINGHE PREMADASA, 64, was elected president of Sri Lanka m the elections last week. He was Prime Minister for 10 years under President Junius Jayewardene from whom he will take over on Jan 2. As the new head of Sri Lanka, Mr Premadasa,
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      • 327 3 M y S ay- IN THJS survey conducted for Young' Times, it was found that most of us teens are worried about our studies, and that, only second to fear of nuclear -explosions m the future (ST, Dec 13). I'm concerned about my lessons and
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        613 3 'Others cry, I write' Send us your poems for comment. This week, a teenager talks to Lim Su-Yin about her poems. "Rhyming poetry sounds and fits together better. Maybe when I grow up, I'll be able to appreciate 'unrhymed' poetry." Lynelle also writes short stories and songs. She shows
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      • 739 4  -  Lim Su-yin FATHERS at work IN A shack beside what was once a Chinese temple, Mr Gan Kee Swan carries on an old craft. He works alone. He stands m front of his work tray the better part of each morning, silently shuffling 4,000
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      • 434 4  - A soft lunar landing for an egg B. Sunuja SCHOOL of the week "DESIGN and build a vehicle that will land a raw chicken egg on the moon." This was the tall order given to six Secondary 1 boys from Anglo-Chinese Secondary School, who managed to come up with a
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      • 647 4 WERE you one of 30,000 commuters who took the Mass Rapid Transit to Yishun last Tuesday? That was the day when the north-south line's 6.4-km extension to Yishun was opened. There are now 25 stations where you can alight if you take the MRT. How many stations
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      • 439 2 Welcome to the new comforts of home There are changes m the air at Hotel gwj tfa Jrf i Equatorial Kuala Lumpur. Most flnQUj tt^&S^- important is the total make-over m £^^>S^""'" Tx our rooms and suites, now m a modern, contemporary style that's j ""4LL*- comrortable. c -^^BlC^B A
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      • 126 2 MARY JS M^tJ^^Zt QUANT W 7 E f V COLOUR SHOP M-fi-zzt AT TANGS STUDO 3 beachwear SWIMWEAR M 1 w LEOTARDS 1 U btf Rll STOCKINGS M" rMiES!. jL 1 if JL X X2B(I sunglasses p tmmr T I fg YHjm> aA 1 f- 1 i IkH E dresswatch
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      • 39 3 The news falls into place m The New Paper AW#% v cZrL V^^B^H I kaccs UNDERCOVER DRUG BUST JB H '^2>' Mf/7»V WICKT bLji SILENT NICHT czz^am^mammm B **l^ fc'^^BSßß B ISRAEL TO UNVEIL PEACE PLAN Monday to Saturday
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      • 992 4 THEY HAVE BEEN SO LUCKY! IN OCBCS FIRST YOU COULD BE SO to ty pRAW 1 WINNERS OF THE FIRST DRAW ON 24 DEC 1988 1 2E223HF A/C No: 50 -5 *****-SO I I 02K Diamond K&MSIJJJfedy A/c No: 528-532 1 46-50 1 "f* 6 w rth $6 ■■■■■■■■^■■■■■■■F p|
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    • Arts & Leisure
      • 519 5 The American duo Times Two, who will perform here from tonight, talks to Kannan Chandran. IT IS a hard slog up that slipperyladder to superstardom a journey that is filled with all sorts of pitfalls and undesirable experiences. Take Times Two, who perform
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      • 976 5 TMS the voice behind the stars Ravi Veloo meets T. M. Soundararajan, who has recorded 8,000 Tamil songs, and at 66, has not given up singing. MICHAEL JACKSON cuts 10 songs on an LP and moonwalks to the bank with millions from the sales. T. M. Soundararajan, from Madurai, south
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      • 470 5 Carol Leong previews The Korean War, a four-part documentary which begins tonight. HOW did Korea become two antagonistic countries, divided by a demilitarised zone? The Korean War, a four-part documentary which begins tonight (SBC 12, 8 pm) provides the background to the division
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    • Page 5 Miscellaneous
      • 594 5 cpgurn en 11 utes. 7 11.30 pm. $5 for adults Kusu/St John's Island ferry niiTnonßQ Of Tembusu. The grove fea- Wednesdays. Thursdays, Fri- rntwinriLiw and fQr chUdren proceeds services. Valid all year round. uuiuwwa tures a wishing well a for days and Saturdays: 11 am. No v TWTAiumuT n>nr>T>uw t0
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      • 981 5 I Radio One FM Service 90.5 MHz m VHP Band N 5.58 AM National Anthem, followed by Opening Announcement 6.00 News In Brief 6.05 On Air 7.00 News and Weather Report 7.10 Morning Digest 7.20 On Air (cont'd) 7.45 On The Road 8.00 News 8.10 On Air (cont'd) 9.00 News
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      • 49 6 Hondycom I fcir M BIHCKIiIUILLU WALKMAN J 1 ft k II 111 fl If 1^ hMI ili HH^k>^ iHHHHHBfe^fc. i 1 my first Sony™@) SONY ONE STEP AHEAD SONY SINGAPORE PTE LTD 2, Alexandra Road #02-01 Delta House Singapore 0315 Sales Division Tel. *****55 Customer Service Division Tel: *****66
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      • 360 7 iHIHh^ .i^^^^ Mi uL wk m H^^^^ 1 1 ft ril V^ I I 9 LHOewoods Cup Final (Wembley)" [jj National Police Cadet Corps Day lii Dragon Boat Races MvedbyChristiarw^" j jl4 First day of the Tamil New Year, Sukla II 7 Mothers 1 Day 111 I\2 n«v st was
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    • Bilingual
      • 571 8 TWELVE years ago m China, cassette recorders and television sets could only be found m very few homes. What people could sing and listen to were revolutionary songs from the radio. When China opened to the outside world m the late "70s, it began
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      • 448 8 A LOCAL amateur Teochew opera troupe, which has been staging free shows for its members and friends for more than two decades, decides to turn "professional". Nan Hwa Amateur Musical and Dramatic Association, which is staging The Phoenix Crown, is selling tickets
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      • 525 8 The little traditions and the great ones What is the difference between a great tradition and a little tradition? Which of these should be preserved? Tan Ban Huat heard the views of some scholars and reports. WITHIN a civilisation, great traditions represent the thoughts and wisdom of its philosophers and
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      • 147 8 Chinese painting THE Qing dynasty court painter Xv Yang completed Prosperous Suzhou m AD 1759 soon after Emperor Qian Long's return from a tour of the south. The scroll (above) shows Suzhou from the Lingyan to the Huqiu mountains, with farms m the
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      • 256 8 MR KOUO SHANG WEI, one of the most versatile and creative Singaporean photographers, died at the National University Hospital on Thursday morning at the age of 64. Family members of the established architectural photographer said he had been suffering from rectal cancer. Mr Kouo is remembered for
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      • 280 8 THIS programme is compiled by Rediffusion and broadcast dai- a a» a ly m Teochew, Hokklen LBI S Learn and Cantonese. There Manriarin will also be an English manwnn translation of the les- 1 son. The broadcast times over SBC's Radio Four are 9 pm m Teochew and 11.45 pm
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    • Bilingual Dwibahasa
      • 556 9  -  Lisa Kong By IS THIS fantasy or reality? Boundaries between the two are never quite clear m Kapai-kapai, a popular Indonesian play which will be staged m Malay tomorrow by the Singapore Kemuning Society. Kapai-kapai, written by Indonesian playwright/director Arifin C.
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      • 366 9 SESUAI dengan tajuknya, drama Kapai-kapai persembahan Persatuan Kemuning memaparkan dua alam khayalan dan kenyataan. Drama yang dipetik dari sebuah karya popular Indonesia tulisan Arifin C. Noer itu akan dipentaskan esok di Pusat Drama, Canning Rise, jam 8 malam. Jalan cerita drama itu berkisar kepada kisah
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      • 297 9 I Bahagian 4 Word Quiz BX, Part 4 INSTRUCTIONS: .w<irt£!S!)£d. CIUeS giVen> fUI m the t0 form I I I I Name: Sex: I Address: |NRIC No: Age: Tel No: I L_ i PANDUAN (does): MELINTANG (across) 1. terumba (reef) 3. bekas yang diperbaat dari daun
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      • 737 9 TEHRAN AND BAGHDAD VIA BANGKOK AND KARACHI Pakistan International resumes its Imonltueltue Ifr. I days Imonltuelwed I thu I flights toTehran and Baghdad. We 767 26 1 773 771 flight no 766 772 252 770 now offer convenient connections to these mystical cities via Bangkok and ab3 707 ab3 74m
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      • 858 11 j FROM I COMPUTRONICS AIR-CON ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (S) PTE LTD LIM LAY SENG CONSTRUCTION j SIN KWONG ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR I UNITED INTERNATIONAL PICTURES PTE I WARNER BROS (S) PTE LTD OVERSEAS MOVIE (PTE) LTD MELOR-SCREENVISION PTE LTD ALLSTAR FILM CD GLOBE FILM DISTRIBUTORS PTE LTD PAN FILM ENTERPRISES PTE LTD
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      • 275 11 f f^ S^m V I V J V it^m it i KLiJJJAlJ.l.¥.¥J.?.¥.¥.¥.l.t.i.l.t.i.i-i.l.i.i.i.i.i.i.t.i.<T The old year makes may for a brand new year. Feel it happening at Excelsior 31 December '88 1 January '89 Cafe Excelsior Cafe Excelsior New Year's Eve Set Dinner New Year's Day Buffet Lunch 7.00 pm to
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    • Pop Parade
      • 161 12 MICA PARIS (above) isn't French and her name wasn't inspired by the formica table top. Actually, she's English and her name is pronounced Meesha. And she's one of London's fine young soul singers. Paris, 18, is already recognised as a valuable contributor to the growing
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      • 97 12 EXPECT a new Terrence Trent DArby (left) album early next year. The Trout (as he is familiarly called) is now working on it m Dublin. One wonders if he plans to get some inspiration from Dubliners U2? He plans to finish his album this month just
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      • 240 12 TALK of supreme self-confidence. Judson Spence (above) had barely crawled into adulthood when he left his Mississippi home and headed for Nashville. And he boasted to his childhood friends that, within a year, he'd land a major recording contract. What nerve! Don't you just
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      • 118 12 THE very odd Wendy James of Transvision Vamp (above), that loud band with the curious tunes, was recently m the forests of Burnham Wood. The reason the band was making a video for its new single Sister Monon. But it's not the run-of-the-mill video. No way!
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      • 99 12 SOME of the Malay music scene's big names will gather at Sentosa on New Year's Eve to whip up support for the National Kidney Foundation. Ramli Sarip, Nash (of Lefthanded), Othman Hamzah, Wings, M. Nasir and other popular artistes will gather at the resort island's
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      • 108 12 THE son shone on Elton John who received a handy Christmas present of £1 million (about 553.5 million). The money was m damages from The Sun newspaper which made allegations about his private life that were "completely untrue". The out-of-court settlement was
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      • 45 12 IN RUSSIA, Bon Jovi will be taking time off from their current European tour to discuss an anti-drug and -alcohol abuse concert. Also on the bill is Russian outfit Gorky Park who, it is believed, will be signed to a record company.
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        277 12 SUNDAY Album Natalie Cole (SBC 5, 1.5# pm): The daughter of the legendary Nat King Cole was destined for great things. Though she was billed SS the next Aretha Franklin, she never quite matched up!^ the latter's resounding success. Cole had made a good start, however, grabbing
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      • 202 12 iuo SOMETIMES WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW CAN HURT YOU. ''A JL 'mm mm m^ 1 ~^Bb£ "*f%2 J^F *^*^3(£^J/ JtQ jfIHK-5^ £t^^ bbv J^bbP With its relevant business write-ups, our magazine can help you make the right moves. **4Ebb^^ *"XS 3i j£Skr "aJbbbbb bB I \J ''Ur wj^Bt .JJ^bbbbHlK? >-^^^"^^T53
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      • 629 13 Wjk 1 C A T S -1 TLX: R*****3 CLASS FAX: 732-0230~| Vn the third day of Christmas... My hue love gave to me r Tnree French Hens. J( Our holiday wish is three-fold: m J|Ve wish you peace, i Wtft CATS I 2 Eating Out <Bra>MrCOUWTHOTEL. Lar^e Tl ger
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      • 497 13 31 Jewellery »ALE OF DIAMONDS. Gems Fewellery G M. De Sllva. =01-34. Specialists' Centre- *****37. 35 Horn* Furniture/ Furnishing >RDER YOUR FURNITURE direct rom factory We specialise In dtchen cabinets $95 p.f.r., wardobes $120 p.f.r. It all carpentry vorks. Visit our factory: Blk 2024 »01-26 Bt. Batok 5t.23 Ind. Park
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      • 859 13 22 Computer Products/ 22 Computer Products/ 22 Computer Products/ Services Services Services From now till 31 Dec 1988, you'll receive a $200.00* voucher absolutely FREE with every purchase of a high quality DATAMINI personal computer system. redeemable for computer parts and peripherals. Features unique to DATAMINI: ...................HHliriillHHa' 24-month warranty b^^lisss^bbw^^
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      • 569 13 41 House Renovation/ Decor TAY WAI SENG CONSTRUCTION 181, Kitchener Road. #01-07, President Hotel Shopping Arcada, TEL: *****48/ *****49 Low-cost renovation to HDB flats Ceramic Broken Rubber Marble Til* 3- room $2,100 $2,800 $550 4-room $2,800 $3,400 $850 5-room $4,200 $4,800 $1,200 Special offer to old flata Flooring for kitchen
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      • 708 14 79 Business Opportunities 3 Genuine 101 0 J hair tonic Pi i from BEIJING j} specially imported for I) sale m Singapore. fl Wholesale price $80 n I 10 bottles). Interested please call (j ft 732 0600 g AN IRRESISTIBLE OFFER FROM ERA International Image (3500 offices worldwide) To be
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      • 448 14 98 Secretarial/ Clerical Positions c Female Singaporean c 19 years old and above c Minimum GCE 'O* level c Ability to type 35 wpm 5 days work week c Free transport provided Interested applicants please come personally to: SUMITOMO ELECTRIC (S) PTELTD 15 Gul Way, Jurong Singapore 2262 Teh *****77
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      • 512 15 M Secretarial/ Clerical 96 Secretarial/ Clerical Position* Positions 0 HITACHI Hitachi Chemical (S) Re. Ltd. Due to rapid expansion we require Production Control Coordinators Diploma m Production Engineering Able to operate personal computer GCE A7 O level holders with I 2 years working experience m production planning, expediting and scheduling
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      • 859 15 98 Secretarial/ Clerical Positions NEW 7TH STOREY HOTEL has immediate vacancies for: FEMALE FRONT OFFICE RECEPTIONISTS Please apply personally from 10em.- 4pm. at: 238, Rochor Roed Singapore 0711. SHIPPING ACCOUNTS ABSIBTANT With LCCI Cert Able to keep full set of accounts. Salary negotiable Interested, plea** write m to: ST. BOX
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      • 573 15 99 Sales Positions Van Salesmen Fast moving dairy products To service regular customers. No working experience required. Training will be provided Hardworking persons may earn m excess of $800 per month. Basic salary Commission Annual bonus and other company benefits Please call S C Chua Baby Neo at Te1. *****21
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      • 469 16 99 Sail Positions 99 Sstss Positions 99 Sales Positions Duty Free Shoppers ffifcSS 1 If you have the experience, come and see us. The ability to speak Mandarin/Japanese/Korean/Thai will be a definite advantage. Vacancies are at Airport. Tanglin and Claymore Point. We also have vacancies for Sales Co-ordinators and Beauty
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      • 397 16 (MALE/ FEMALE SALES MANAGEMENT TRAINEES) SERVERAL VACANCIES, APPROXIMATELY SSIO.OOO/ PER ANNUM Established Organisation seeks dynamic and personable people to fill m the above-mentioned vacancies. Tha Parson: Completed secondary education Ability to speak fluent English Self-motivated The Reward: Medical Hospltallsatlon benefits, Insurance coverage and many other attractive Incentives Annual convention seminar
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      • 720 16 99 Sales Positions 99 Sales Positions A company dealing m heavy machineries and spare parts requires: SALES REPRESENTATIVE s Candidates must have a dynamic personality with 2-3 years sales experience preferably In equipment parts sales. Must have own transport. The successful candidate will be required to sell equipment parts. COUNTER
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      • 1528 17 100 Tachnicat Po»itk>n» 100 Tachnical Poaitiont 100 Technical Positions 100 Tachnicat Positions 100 Technical Positions 100 Technical Positions /^V^ > V N^ A b^bbbb^b^^^ nC l^ e Wor^ s leading fl J 1 T 1 j bbbbb^btl bbbbVblbbT aB bbt manufacturer of quality colour I A y TV glass has
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      • 72 17 A WELL ESTABLISHED PLASTIC INJECTION MOULDING COMPANY HAS IMMEDIATE VACANCIES FOR. FEMALE PRODUCTION OPERATORS Permanent Ist shift: 7.00 am 3.00pm Permanent 2nd shift: 3.00pm 1100pm Permanent 3rd shift. 11. 00pm 7.00 am We ofier Oood starting wages Attendance L shift allowance Incentives Free medical and other attractive benefits Interested applicants,
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      • 760 17 101 Production Position* j 101 Production Portions 101 Production Positions 101 Production Positions MAKE THE technicmT^ RIGHT START] ss/ S* nt s amapa m m Mgf^ H< or NT( 2 (Electronics^ f UWi|li IJV Electrical/Mechanical) or GCE 'A' I WW M M Mm level m Technical stream I Tuesday, 27/12/88
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      • 433 18 101 Production Position* 101 Production Positions 101 Production Positions MALE FEMALE I PRODUCTION PRODUCTION OPERATORS OPERATORS $579 $529 I ■H (excluding O/T) (excluding O/T) Requirements: Completed Primary or Secondary education |^H Minimum 16 years old and above Able to work on 2/3 rotating shifts jHB Singaporeans or Permanent Residents I
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      • 518 18 101 Production Portion. Production Po«itio7»' "^TProTuctton Po>ition> A subsidiary of the world's largest I Colour TV-Glass manufacturer requires MALE/FEMALE INSPECTION OPERATORS High Gross Salary $600/- Willing to work on 3 rotating shifts Free medical/dental attention Good confirmation adiustment REQUIREMENTS I l*u Liin^n^^ yeaf Male S-ngaporeans must have f km S?
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      • 261 18 M (3 rotating shifts) Gross Income 1 I $7SO-$B5O 4 I per month 1 (including O/T A J I allowance) Male/Female Singa- LJ poreans only T I Sec. 2 education 1 I Completed NS •No school leavers H Transport and I uniforms provided plus I other benefits. I Interested applicants
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      • 361 18 101 Production Positions 101 Production Position! l^gyg] Microelectronic [z^ai^ ami Packaging (S)£S I NTC il/lil m Tool Die MaKmg or Metai 1 Machining 1 to 2 years experience m grinding Trainee positions open to Sec. 4: school I leavers from the technical stream j 2 rotating shifts Age oetow 30
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      • 399 18 ALNAB TRADING COMPANY requires Q.C. INSPECTOR Male, Malay/ Muslim applicant who meet the following requirements are Invited to write In v us: Mln. OCE O' level, prefers,' bly A 1 levels Ability to motivate, supervls* and manage Willing to work long hour; and withstand pressure Have initiative and ability v
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      • 406 18 102 Hotel/ Restaurant/ > Lounge Poeitione RESTAURANT HOSHIGAOKA MARINA SQUARE BRANCH We invite enthusiastic Individuals to Join us now TRAINEE COOKS GENERAL WORKERS Attractive salary and fringe benefits provided for the right candidate. INTERVIEWS TODAY A TOMORROW Bth floor Apollo Hotel (Rear Block) Havetock Rd/ Outram Rd. Please apply personally
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      • 539 18 104 Other Positions n) Freight forwarding co urgently requires RECEPTIONIST Ba Chinese m« able to operate ffi PABX Switchboard H* with working ex&r\IK ence W» conversant tn W English; Mandarin and local dialects Me able to type salary negotiable j OPERATIONS ASSISTANT uj* able to control a W large fleet
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      • 394 19 104 Othsr Positions 104 Othsr Positions 104 Othsr Positions AC S€ACOLD TECHNOLOGIES I A REWARDING CAREER WITH I A SUCCESSFUL COMPANY We ate an American company specialising m the manufacturing of container refrigeration units. Due to our Expansion Plan for 1989. we are urgently seeking the following: PRODUCTION ADMIN ASSISTANT
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      • 252 19 to expansion, a well I established Trading Co. a In dlst 2878 requires GENERAL WORKERS a Age 16-36 years a Preferably applicants with Class 3 driving licence and able to drive forkllft a Able to understand simple English a Preferably residents of A.M.KIo, Yishun, Toa Payoh or nearby CARPET SAMPLE
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      • 576 19 104 Othr Positions 104 Othsr Positions n i SATS, a wholly owned subsidiary of SI A, invites Singapore Citizens who are above 1 8 years of age for appointments as: A SOUS CHEFS You will be responsible for supervising a large team of staff to meet production schedules and ensuring
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      • 505 19 104 Othar Positions 104 Other Positions Dearee /Diploma holders m Computer Science Able to work independently Able to lead a team m developing software and database •ji; Interested to work m educational line GCE "O* or "A" leveb witii good credits m English and Mathematics Preferably with Computer knowledge Must
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      • 664 19 104 Other Positions 104 Other Positions 1 1 SANYO II k MAINTENANCE WK TECHNICIANS a NTC 3 m Metal Machining or NTC 2 m I Precision Machining r QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIANS (M«le) r GENERAL AFFAIRS 1 TECHNICIAN BB (Male) GCE OTN' level B^BJ Some working experience C ELECTRONIC ■X TECHNICIANS
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      • 493 19 104 Other Positions -AI For our Morsiling fry. I we require I NTC/ ITC Dip m t Electronics I Those wirh CTV circuitry knowledge or with QC j| expenence will be I considered for SENIOR I posmons I c Femole with GCE O I I c Preferobiy wirh some 1
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      • 377 20 104 Other Positions YOMO TAI LOONG PTE. LTD. requires 1) CLERK cum TYPIST 2) WELDERS 3) GENERAL WORKERS 4) LORRY ATTENDANT Interested applicants, please call *****05 or come personaly to: 77 InternaJional Road Singapore 2262 (SBS Bus 250 from Jurong Intorchango) TfSoMIQ nrtn urQ#fltfy r*<juir## 1) DELIVERY DRIVERS Class 3
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      • 905 20 104 Other Positions DESPATCH CLERK URGENTLY required by International company, Interested pis call personally at 22 Paslr Panjang Rd *11-17, PSA Multi-Storey Complex Singapore 0511 Tel 272-1587 glass ALUMINIUM contractor urgently requires General Workers Interested please come personally at Blk 3021, Übl Aye.2, #01-103 to 105, off Paya I.ebar Road.
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      • 485 20 121 Vehicles For Hire INTER RF.NT OFFERS brand ne» Nissan 1000 cc $80/ $495 per day/ per wk New Pulsar 1300 $70/ $450 and 1300 cc $00, 1600 cc $60 -$70, 2000 cc $70 -$80. Tel. *****44/ *****88 DIESEL/ PETROL, LORRIES, Pick-ups, Blind/ Panel Van for rent. Popular Express Services,
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      • 689 20 123 Servicing/ 123 Servicing/ Workshops Workshops I V^ YEW FAI MOTOR WORKS Blk 17. Sin Ming Industrial Est #01-65 Spore 2057 TEL: *****55, *****35 Ik />■'! Witt**** i I Aj^k fitWS* Japanese Cars From q P> 5750 SI2OO r~T~~7T^r~TIIII "1 Mecceoes 200, 230. Volvo SptcW CmrPomntng 2 *4. BMW 3201/5201
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      • 509 20 131 BMW For Sato FEB. 12 BMW 5201A Tip top condition. New paint/ upholstery. Asking 8965,000 Call 264-4466 after o.ooam. 12 BMW oasCSL flawless condition. SBD plate. Like brand new. View: #03-305 Hotel Royal. Principals only. IS BMW 3191 Manual. New York Blaupunkt set, sports rims, tax 3/89, showroom condition.
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      • 925 20 128 Vehicle Financing/ 128 Vehicle Financing/ 128 Vehicle Financing/ Insurance Insurance Insurance would you lend Jney to this •jsedcar? ?^>* !^^s—^-^^^ ORCHARD Vp!^^^ !^S?<—^' CREDIT WILL! w c^*^~^ KW& of your car whlch y° u C-l^ bought some years ago WlBJgP^ has appreciated. We are prepared to help you realize
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      • 698 20 134 Nissan For Sale Attractive amount mun d whwt you your ear PARF or Non-PARF Private/ Q 1 registered used cars, commercial vans, pick-ups and PB bus Bowl hiiWsW We provide the) b#et dee I ajrouod Tel: *****71 Hinoly coaurCi Mr. Pang/ Mia* Lm (We also MM) 1993 NISSAN SUNNY
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      • 682 20 I 135 Toyota For Ssh> A— MNQ DEAL ATTRACTIVE CASH ON THE SPOT AND HIGHEST OFFER High prtea tor Toyota. Datsun, Mazda. Mitsubishi. Honda, DalhaUu and all models of Japanese and Continental makes In any condition We also sell. Don't hesitate, give us a ring' Plasss c— Mr. Lm Tat
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      • 944 20 135 Toyota For Sato 135 Toyota For Sal* PVV 'mKmmnaMSBSEi CpV^K* «12 months 2.875 pa. 3.125 p.a. Afr 124 months 3.25 p.a. 3.375 p.a. J^^Ct" 36 months 3.375 p.a. 3 625 pa \4B months 3.625 pa 4. 12$ p.a. v 60 months* 4.00 p.a. BBS* I^"^^ <f For ntm cart
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      • 920 20 136 Mitsubishi For Sat. '0* SB/ '88 Oalant s/ wagon, 1 owner, hlfl, excellent coad prices nag. *****57 pg *****13 O 7S SIOMA 1.6 5-apeed. alrcon hl-fl, excellent cond. Loan $1 JOB. 0 70 COLT Oalant Sigma 1690. Alrcond.. radio caaaette. 00.000 neg Pager *****61, Chris. Q 01 MrrsuoxsHi Oalant
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      • 958 21 137 Magda For Sale •82 MAZDA 323. I 5. n<»U-hba> k speed, alrcon radio cassette. Expensive metallic paint Al cond $2gpW Tel *****75 •8$ MA2DS 8M Hard-top Auto 4-door. 1 private owner Original paint, showroom condition. Tel. *****00 MID 77 MAZDA 806 1.3. 4 door Aircond radio/ cassette, good cond
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      • 3334 21 138 Honda For Sale 138 Honda For Sale 138 Honda For Sale 138 Honda For Sale 138 Honda For Sale VVVRROOOOMMIMf-^gZ For new car loans at interest rates as low as 2.75 %p.a. a^^^^^==» Call 222-1355. Now! a *^M? iyr 1 2 yrs i 3 yrs i 4 yrs i
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      • 334 21 144 Commercial Vehicles For Sale '79 DATBUN C2O Statlonwagon (10-seater), passenger's van. PARF. 2 private owners. Atrcon., radio cassette, tip top condition. Tel. *****00 NEAR -82 MAZDA T3OOO 14' dlesel lorry, wooden body. Tax: 4/'B9 New paint. Oood cond. 344-6602 NEAR -83 TOYOTA Corolla 1.3 DX van. Alrcon., radio cassette,
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      • 448 21 144 Commercial Vehicles For Sal* '•1 DAIHATSU 10 ft lorry, low deck, steel body, good cond. $6200. Tel. *****16 81 OATSUN PICK-UP petrol flatbed, new tax and paint. Like new $8800 Can loan. *****03/7 •11 DATSUN 720 dlesel flat bee pickup Tax 4/89 Alrcon $7,950 Tel: *****10 '81 SUZUKI 800
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      • 291 21 145 Motorcycles/ Scooters For Sale/ Wanted LIAN HUP BROS. Trdg Co FZR7SO. FZX7SO, FZ7SO. XJ7SC KZR2SOR. FZ2SO, FZ4OOR FZR4OOR, RZSOO. TZR2SO C8R750. VFR7SO. NV7SO Custom CBR4OORR. VFR4OORG VFR4OORH. NSR2SOR, CMX2SO > CBR4OOR. NSI2SR. NS4OOR V 4 Magna. VR7SO Magna. GSX7Si Rlf, VR7SO. GSXR4OOF GSXR4OOK. GSXR4OOJ. RG2SOH GSX4OOFW, GSX7SOE, GSX7SI Katana.
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      • 580 21 146 Vehicles Wanted CASH PAYMENT HIGHEST OFFER all PARF and non-PARF vehicles I, c all pick-ups and commercial vans i all private and Q registered Mercedes. BMW, Volvo, Audi and Volkswagen vehicles c also Nissan Cabstar. dlesel lorry or any dlesel. petrol a vans required c any capacity of scrap
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      • 827 21 172 Houses For Rent 015T.21 BINJAI PARK VICINITY Cosy s/storey bunglw. 4+l bdrms with pool SS.OOO DIST.II CHANCERY LANE. Cosy s/storey bunglw 3*l bdrms $3,500 DIST 10 FERNHN.L CRES. D/storey semt-d 4 1 bdrms Convenient location $2,900 DIST 10 GREENLEAF VICINITY Extensively renovated d/storey seml-d Large built-in $2,500 CmPROP REALTY
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    • Page 22 Advertisements
      • 2173 22 173 Apartmants For Rant 173 Apartments For Rant 173 Apartments For Rant K?|S^^^rea^Tllaza^^^^^| 1101? hotelstyle service apartments! Wr^r LONG OR SHORT LEASE Immediate Occupation Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, •At the junction of Scotts/ Orchard Squash Court, Billiard Room, H Road, next to Hyatt Hotel Gymnasium and many other facilities. I
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      • 911 22 173 Apartments For Rent 4 RMS. BRAND new Terk Whye Lane Blk. 112 p/furn. S5OO neg. Happy Homes *****00. 174 Rooms For Rant D.9 NEXT™TOrorcharT^d™T MRT. Kurn room m Far East Mansion to let. Quiet, no traffic noise, facing greenery Single only $350 p.m. Call Peter, office: 861-2330/ home: 733-7826
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      • 729 22 179 Houses Fof Sato 179 Hou— For Sale 179 House* For Sale r] i v J Sk~^*3fla\ BB^^m"^bvß^B^B\ vk Ja^. LvJBbV it'^LHfll blbhl 'w' > wl -i^t'^L^P"^*k Hat 4 v- Ja3o^^^^^^SH^al 4^.J^?^t 9m -^V -'^C^B^aW JB B A JHHBk Another quality project from Hong Leong Holdings 65 units of exclusive
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      • 411 22 JALAN SOO BEE (Dlst. 16) Newly completed semi-detached house with site area approx. 3580 sq.ft. 4 bedrooms plus 1 study marble/ ceramic tile finishes. Easy excess to PIE/ ECP. Price $650,000. Call JLW *****88 D.ll VANOA M>. Beautiful renovated d/storey corner seml-d with built-in 2,200 sq.ft. Land area 5.540 sq.ft.
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      • 397 22 D.16 JLN. PARI Klkis. fully renovated 2-storey seml-d. 3.500 sq ft 4 bdrms. Extended kitchen It patio, marble, elevated land SS6OK 0.n.0. C&C *****05 (sole agt). D.21 KING'S ALBERT Pk. Luxurious bungalow. 16.000 soft s+l bdrms. Big Ingrd. pool L sauna. Freehold $1 95 M Deans Property *****55 0.28 JLN.
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      • 832 22 188 Private Apartments 186 Private Apartments 186 Private Apartments For S«'» For Sale For Sal* B^B^L^B^B^B^B*^^ Wr I i or I Developed m the prime Newton area, Spacious interiors with split Elmira Heights gives you a lifetimes g system airconditioning, built-in experience of luxurious living very few wardrobes, functional kitchen,
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      • 610 22 179 Houses For Sate O2S Jin 9*la**h renovated s/storey seml-d 3100 sq.ft. 3+ 2 rm/ baths. S3OSK. Vlllanelle *****81 D.2S SELETAR HILLS, renovated s/storey/ d/storey seml-d. 3.400/ 4.000 sq.ft. 4 bdrms Fields *****11 D.2* 2/STOREY SEMI-D. 4 1, large gdn. 5000 sq.ft $695K 4080 sq.ft. $500K Tel: 337-2255 ext.323. agt.
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      • 658 22 EWART PARK (D.1027) Land with 3-storey walk-up apartment Si a swimming pool for sale. Bungalow zone with development potential. Price $5 6M Contact Jonaa Lang Wootton *****59 a Fairway* Condominium. «4O sq.ft. 1 bdrm.. utility. Facill- ties. $24*k a D.9 Tna Baaiwiiant 1700 sq ft.3 rms. Good Investment returns. SSSSK
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      • 1229 23 186 Private Apartments For Sal* D BEAUMONT CONVENIENT Or (hard area, high fir. very well I kept. 1750 sq.lt. 3 rms. F'hold Fa- i clllties. Musi sell Agt 743-4777. I 0.9 GRANGE HGTS. 3400 sq f t 5+ 1 J bdrms All tooths attached 2 llv- ing rms family area.
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      • 1088 23 190 HUDC Apartments For Sale JURONG EAST BLK 117. bdrms Kully renovated. Good facing with greenery. Near MRT, shops ti school. Convenient location. 3ulet b breezy. Tel: *****32 after >pm. No agents please. 3 20 SHUNFU. NEW mals 3 t 1 Nicely renovated. Convenient CSBK neg *****88 Trendmart. iOUGANG MAIS.
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      • 1264 23 191 HDB Apartments For Sale FROM J4OK' 3-RM ClemeiHi Blk 4 401/ 409. all renovated Oood lo- B cation. No blocking. Near cen- n tral s/pool Wang Lin *****00. HOUGANG 3/4/5-RM. 114. 125. 126. G 311. 319/ 101, 130/ 320. 325 Toa P Payoh 3-rm 81k.233 $32K/ Clr- cult Rd
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      • 844 23 191 HDB Apartments For Sale -RM. PURE PINE Close (Spore ladminton Hall) Low fir. Well enovated. Price neg. OF *****61 -RM. SIMS DR. blk 44 High fir iood facing. Marble flooring, •rice neg. Holland 469-7979. -RM. T BLANGAH DRIVE Blk 51. ilgh fir. Door facing. Renovated. 115K ono. GF *****61
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      • 553 23 196 Office Spaces For Sal* FOR SALE PEOPLES PARK COMPLEX 10.570 sq.ft. Self contained direct access from carpark Suitable for restaurant/ travt agent/ furniture Si electrics appliances showroom commercial school. SOLE AGENT D«b«nh«m T.wion A City Valuer *****79 MAXWELL HOUSE 12TH STOREY OFFICE FOR SALf (OPP. MND) AREA 5445 sq.ft.
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      • 704 23 197 Office Space* 197 Office Space* For Rent For Rent a B BUILDING |i frU fnllLi' *Sc Qfi Robinson Road Hii li! Office Space Available ■Ullil ill Range 400 850 sq ft >r H^^^^^^4MHHHlbbHv?L Pi Sing Investments S fmjnce limited I i eHWB^* ti 11 1 anno 1 Tel *****98
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      • 589 23 200 Shop Spaces For Rent SCOTTS SHOPPING CENTRE- 360 sq.ft. of space with show window facing Scotts Rd. on level 3. Enjoy good facilities Si sustained sales m a prime shopping centre. All Interested to write m to: The Centre Manager. Scotts Holdings (Pte.) Ltd. 6 Scotts Rd. «01-21, Spore
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      • 704 23 241 Tour* 241 Tour* 241 Tour* I Australia 'WM.^ Philippines W%\ f Swan River Cruise W&fi Famous Malacanang ■E\d •'^l f Atlantis Marine Park Palace at no extra charge! jBH^ Crystal Caves A Entertaining Fiesta Kingdom Orchard Farm Filipinas Dinner Show Agrodome Kintamani Tour Comprehensive city sightseeing tour Perth 7
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      • 540 24 241 Tours 241 Tours J DAY OtMTING BY AIR CON TRAIN INCLUD NITE-CLUB DINNER SHOW 7BREAKFAST $189 Dep:+4/**,+*/t*,2o/l 2,22/1 2,27/12,29/12. 3 DAY 4 MITe PHASem/GCNTING 1149 2 DAY 3 NITf f*ASf* MILL Psp:»»/**,l4/H,lf /1 8,21/1 2,24/1 2,28/1 2,30/1 2. 1W J OAK W/H CAM6RO* GtNTISI, *91Q 2 Mr j w/rr
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      • 209 24 241 Tours 241 Tours s^Jl^7lsE2it2ilm •jDHATTAI/YALA/ PATTANI/PHATTALUNG $22S fDHAIYAI/SONGKHLA 99 7D HATYAI/KOH SAMUI $248 All Tours Are By Air -Con Coach 1 DAY DESARU PICNIC $12 2/3 DAYS DESARU $50 3 DAYS PENANG (air) $320 3/4 DAYS PENANG (coach) $65 2D/3N GENTING (coach) $69 2 DAYS GENTING (or) $229 2D/3N
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      • 482 24 242 Air Travel CHEAP AIR FARES. Hotels WorldWide. Sri Lanka Maids. Ex-Co-lombo/ Singapore. Branches Colombo/ Kandy. Filipino Maids. Ex-Manila/ Singapore. Best Prices In Town. Travel 2000 Pte Ltd. *****11 TA-337 FOR CHEAPEST AIRFARE worldwide Si hotel booking budget asla tours is available at Ik Chin Travel Svs *****27 (TA 178).
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      • 2332 24 263 AcadTnic Coursst 263 Academic Courses T^^3 v^^t Full/Part-time Classes commencing: 3rd 17th January 1989 Science Arts Commerce streams Morning/Afternoon/Evening Session Sec 4: $40 monthly for 5 subjects Pre U: $45 monthly for 5 subjects An additional computing subject at no charge NS Deferment/Student Pass arrangeable Conducive environment/ECA activities i
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      • 273 24 263 Academic Courses 30 YEARS IN EDUCATION SAN YU HIGH SCHOOL 197A Thomson Rd. 8(1130) Tel: *****40 PRE-U 1 3 COMMERCE, SEC.I 4 Registration Is now on >•!• of Comm*nc*flMnt 3 I '1969 iubfocts available *«c. tov«4: ELI. CL2. MathetnaW cs. General Science. History, Geography. Human It Social 3iology. Bible,
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      • 552 25 254 Computer Courses 264 Computer Courses I ComsertracTMl J ■kOO School of Computer Training glXi t^^-f > Sophia Rd «06 26 Peace Centre Singapore 09?? Ist 8. largMm UNIX/4GL Tranmg Centre »«riO torocriore i< 0 NCC diploma (4GL n (US Accounting Vet 5 0 <c I taperi System UNIX) D
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      • 527 25 T«t: (O)l IS) In Oawic •otomn conauWamyy 1266 Commercial/ Technical Courses Full /Part Time Classes Bane Elecfronci (Beg.) Audio Equipment Ca»»ette Radio Servicing TV VCR Servicing Digital Microprocetßr Electrical ln»t NTC 3 C A G Elec. Engrg. Pt 1. 2 A 3 A»con Fndge Servicing. Theory A practical taught by
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      • 568 25 265 Secretarial/ Typing 265 Secretarial/ Typing Courtet Courtet Bf^ptf^ the dedicated Secretarial WapravMa TOTAL training In Hrn Audn typewnl'og dutws using aaj electronic typewriter and transcriber SnorthanO typewriting duties 9f VW a Structure of Business ■aa* aW r^J^U Communtcation £—*>»■ Ottice Ogansatan Secretarial Jfcl ProcedorasincluuVHj: .-JOO' I Mm^ I^l 18
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      • 662 25 266 Commercial/ 266 Commercial/ 266 Commercial/ Technical Coursas Technical Courses Technical Course* I STAMFORD S I ACADEMIC 9*& B I PROFESSIONAL COURStS^fJaB ■•O' 'A* LEVELS Arts, Science F^^B Commerce I I ENGLISH ESL, 'O 1 Level Fluency m English I I LAW AEB A Level, LLB (Inter) I I •ACCOUNTANCY
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      • 330 25 driving Instructions from Peter Tel. *****28 or pg. *****61. DRIVING CTR. Traffic police trained Male Female Instructors. Tel: *****58. PROFESSIONAL DRIVING INSTRUCTORS Centre. Full course, 10 lessons only. Tel: 440-9120. SEAH DRIVING. Taught by circuit trained instructor. Fetch send. Q'stown Si Clement! *****83 SENIOR INSTRUCTORS TL Loh Driving School. Fetch
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      • 645 25 275 Tailoring Courses FASHION DESIGN 4 Dressmaking classes by London graduates Instructor Morning, Afternoon Evening sessions Circle One #03-14/15 Fortune Centre, Middle Road Tel *****38. *****69 270 Fitness/ Sport* Instruction STUDENTS/ ADULT CHEAPEST Tennis $35. 10-hr./ group 10/ 19--23/12 dally. 9-lla.m E Coast Parkway US/ SSC/ ex-Mr Spore professional regd
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      • 962 25 TELEPHONE SERVICE: Monday lo Friday: 9 a.m. to 5.30 p m (sp.m. deadline tor next day) Saturday: 8.30 a.m. to 2.00 p m (11a.m. deadline for The Sunday Time*) Public Holiday: 9 am to 1 p.m COUNTER SERVICE! i 1 TIMES HOUSE ISO Kirn Sang Road. Singapora 0523 Monday to
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      • 780 26 r nu>Stniits f nnK>s APPOINTMENTS/NOTICES APPCHNTMENTS [y/ft] Singapore General Hospital i> i,,i I We are the largest general acute care hospital m Singapore offering the most I B comprehensive range of patient services. We are reorganizing our services fl B to further improve their quality and responsiveness to our patients.
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      • 1103 26 Surprising I The Competition. I From the drive company which outperformed everyone else m SVi" drives with its j j 760 megabytes innovation a new revolutionary 3 V 2" disk drive. I j At 200 megabytes, this high-performance 3V2" product sets new standards I for capacity and cost per megabyte.
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      • 630 26 ff MUMPS fflk MUMPS SYSTEMS SUPPORT, a rapidly expanding computer company invites <S applications for the posts of:- 2 TECHNICAL SUPPORT/ f PROGRAMMER Possess analytical skills self-motivated Minimum 1 year programming experience Experience m Mumps programming language an advantage Experience m using DEC VMS an advantage SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER 1 year
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    • Page 27 Advertisements
      • 713 27 APPOINTMENTS I 5 S florlino Kniohl (Privole) Limilecl I b eS w\e I cO** I kn I* I offers an opportunity for clerks m underwriting and claims department I W lof insurance companies or brokers to be upgraded to the following: B CLAIMS ASSISTANT I f UNDERWRITING ASSISTANT I B
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      • 668 27 SPECTRAMED Inc., the worlds leading supplier of medical monitoring systems is looking for aggressive and mature individuals to fill the following newly-created positions: MATERIALS MANAGER Reporting to the General Manager, he will be responsible for effective materials management m the organisation. Applicants should possess a B.Sc. m Economics or Business
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      • 578 27 Me are looking for dynamic, highly-motivated and -inovative staff for our newly established Airport )evelopment Unit. The Airport Development Unit is esponsible for the management of airport development projects and the scope of work will delude preparation of feasibility studies, preparation of owner's brief, preparation and evaluation of tenders, banning
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      • 185 28 JUMP FOR JOY! v Q <^ You too, would jump for joy if you have v V just won the JUSTY ECVT (ARF) at A T. PARKWAY PARADE. In fact m 55 days, you could be our next winner o o a The first Subaru Justy ECVT (with ARF, of
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    • Page 28 Miscellaneous
      • 1174 28 3.00 PM Opening and Programme High- subtitles): Learn how to prepare a lights, followed by Five Foot cake called Kek Kesihatan. Way (Mandarin with English sub- 6.30 Jim Hanson's Muppet titles/episode 18 of 30/ r): Lan is Babies Beach Blanket concerned about Huo and visits Babies (Cartoon): Nanny gets a
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      • 445 28 HHHH^ HBjj^^^HHHHH From Wonderland I I w^n to old age I TAW 18 I I 7 M^^B fc^B B^L^HHsPTV P PP aHHHHHK I Wat 1| V HP m^9 s^avV mum Wff fly taMfctl^^ J m uesda > J>rpmlerp Dream Child (SBC S, 5^ Bl I B^S*- 1/ I 19>39 pm):
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