The Straits Times, 20 April 1997

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    13 1 The Sunday Times No: 3167 65 CENTS MITA(P) 026/1 2/96 APRIL 20, 1997
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    Jane Ong vs the Giants: Now the book and movie?
    343 1  -  Lim Li Hsien By OFFERS of book deals, film scripts and TV shows have come m for Mrs Jane Ong, the Englishwoman who recently won a Court of Appeal case for a share of a US$5O million (Ss72 million) estate.
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  • MAY 1
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      Changes to the Women's Charter will take effect
      412 1  -  Braema Mathi By THE much-awaited changes to the Women's Charter (Amendment) Act will come into effect from next month on May 1. The amendments will allow the courts, social workers, workers at voluntary welfare organisations (VWO) and family services centres to play
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    TELEVISION'S NEW STARS
    20 1 Foreigners take all: Taiwanese Jerry Chang and Malaysian Florence Tan Siew Lee win this year's Star Search.
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    Lock icon Now for fame, fortune and the fans
    167 1 A TAIWANESE undergraduate and a Malaysian air stewardess won their tickets to television stardom here last night. Mr Jerry Chang, 21, and Miss Florence Tan Siew Lee, 19, each won $60,000, a Toyota car and a three-year contract with the Television Corporation of
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  • Article
    Bus fare hike proposal causes concern
    565 1  - Bus fare hike proposal causes concern Eliza Teoh Feedback on public transport By Participants agreed on two things: Taxi fare increases are all right, because taxis make up the luxury end of public transport. Bus firms should raise fares to remain viable, not to make huge profits. IT WAS quite
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  • NEWS FOCUS
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      Lock icon Clinton meets Martin Lee, shows support
      500 2 WASHINGTON President Bill Clinton has warned Chinese leaders that they should "live up to their agreement" to protect Hongkong's economic, political and civil liberties after it returns to Beijing's sovereignty. "The United States has to make it clear that Hongkong is important to us
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      S'pore wins 6 travel awards
      635 2  -  Mary Kwang STPB is best tourist organisation again By China Correspondent Best National Tourist Organisation: f Singapore Tourist Promotion Board Best Airport: Changi International Airport Best Airline: Singapore Airlines Raffles Hotel Best Airline Best Business Hotel: (Business Class): Oriental Hotel Bangkok ifiSLf^fiLn. Best tor Rental
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      Lock icon WET PLAY
      239 2 WET, wet, wet is an apt description of a new play which will take place inside the fountain at Suntec City next month. It promises to be so wet that the audience will be supplied with free raincoats. Homegrown theatre company Theatre Works is trying to entice people
      ALPHONSO CHAN  -  239 words
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      Lock icon $144 m drug haul worsens N. Korea's image problems
      501 3 This is their national policy to do anything, including selling drugs or arms, to get foreign currency.' Mr Tamotsu Shiotsuka. 'Misbehaving' North Korea North Koreans have been arrested m Cambodia and other countries for passing bogus US$lOO bills. The US government
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      Lock icon 18 killed in Merpati plane crash
      199 3 B B JAKARTA Eighteen people were killed and 31 injured m a plane crash yesterday on the Indonesian island of Belitung, officials and news reports said. The official Antara news agency said a Merpati Nusantara Airlines twin turbo-prop aircraft with 52 passengers and five
      Reuter; AFP  -  199 words
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      Lock icon Behind the smiles...
      491 3  -  Chang Ai-Lien Expressway crash family goes home By HOMEWARD bound at last. Still bruised and bandaged, but cheerful, the Smith family flies back to Okinawa, Japan, nearly two weeks after being injured m an accident while on the way to the airport. The mother, daughter and younger
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  • WORLD
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      Lock icon Dig at Labour leader backfires on Tories
      730 4 Instead of leading campaign offensive, Major forced to spend time defending anti-Blair ad Major under siege ...as Blair holds up Ad nauseam 'Puerile' 'An act of desperation' 'Pathetic' LONDON The running brawl over Europe commanded centrestage m the British election campaign again as
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      Lock icon Algerian forces wipe out group blamed for last week's massacre
      170 4 ALGIERS Algerian security forces using helicopters and rockets wiped out armed radicals blamed for the massacre of 32 civilians last week, Algiers newspapers reported yesterday. The group of 32 men was hiding out m an olive grove not far from
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      Lock icon These fossils may be those of man's oldest ancestors
      326 4 WASHINGTON A set of Ugandan fossils, some found more than 30 years ago, may belong to the oldest-known ancestors of humans and apes, reported anthropologists. In the early 60s, anthropologists discovered facial, dental and vertebrae remains at two sites m Uganda,
      Reuter  -  326 words
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      Lock icon US cop seeks court order to keep extra long moustache
      242 4 SAN FRANCISCO Police officer Kenneth Cantamout plans to appeal against an order to trim his 32.5-cm moustache to conform to department rules. Mr Cantamout, a 12-year veteran of the San Francisco Police Department, went to court after his commanding officer
      Reuter  -  242 words
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      Lock icon Clinton not worried about Whitewater partner's 'evidence'
      210 6 WASHINGTON President Bill Clinton has said that he is "not worried at all" about the possibility that a former partner m the failed Whitewater land venture, James McDougal, might provide some damaging evidence against him. McDougal was sentenced to three years' jail on
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      Lock icon Fears in US of anti-govt militia attacks
      604 6 Security beefed up over twin anniversaries of Oklahoma bombing and Waco cult raid DALLAS Security was beefed up at federal buildings to guard against possible extremist attacks yesterday, the twin anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing and the FBI raid on the Branch
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      Lock icon NY refuses to back down on parking rules for diplomats
      368 6 UNITED NATIONS The New York authorities have reacted defiantly after the US State Department backtracked on measures enforcing new city-parking regulations to defuse a row over diplomatic immunity. New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani issued a tough statement on Friday
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      Lock icon Excessive hype in news stories rapped
      166 6 WASHINGTON President Bill Clinton on Friday said increased competition m the news business has made it more difficult to discourage "excessive hype" m news stories and cautioned reporters to be more careful. He was asked his opinion of the news media when he spoke
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      Lock icon Cyber stalker strikes fear in Canadian ramify
      235 7 EMERYVILLE (Ontario) A Canadian family under siege by a prankster dubbed the "Cyber-Punk" has decided to move rather than fight the electronic invasion any longer. The Tamai family said an unknown stalker who calls himself "Sommy" has been changing television channels, interrupting telephone
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      Lock icon Clinton does not want Israeli crisis to derail peace effort
      244 7 WASHINGTON The crisis swirling about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanvahu must not be allowed to derail stalled Middle East peace efforts, President Bill Clinton has said He said on Friday that a police recommendation that Mr Netanyahu be charged with
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      Lock icon Police 'do not have a strong case against Netanyahu'
      579 7 Premier may not be charged with corruption JERUSALEM Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is unlikely to be charged with corruption over the botched appointment of an Attorney-General because the police do not have a strong case against him, according to state
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      Lock icon India's United Front coalition cannot agree on a leader
      577 8 It might be unable to meet timetable for forming a govt NEW DELHI India's United Front coalition yesterday ran into difficulties m selecting a leader to head a new centre-left government as contenders stepped up their lobbying, officials said. A senior
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      Lock icon Tobacco firm's tests showed cancer link
      208 8 JACKSONVILLE (Florida) RJR Nabisco Holdings Corp's tobacco unit terminated research m 1970 that showed animals exposed to cigarette smoke developed cancer, a former company researcher has testified m a Florida tobacco trial. In March 1970, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co shut down the Mouse House
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      Lock icon Colombia's richest drug baron held in Venezuela
      227 8 SAN CRISTOBAL (Venezuela) A reputed Colombian drug lord described as one of the wealthiest and most sought-after men m his country has been arrested m neighbouring Venezuela, the authorities said. Justo Pastor Perafan, 50, whose personal fortune has been estimated at US$l2 billion
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      US steps up crackdown on insider trading
      1014 9  -  Lee Slew Htia Tough action taken as more foreigners enter market Reports by US Correspondent SEC can push for fines up to three times the profits INSIDER trading typically involves corporate officers and directors who have "material, non-public information" about internal developments, such
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      Lock icon Dow up 44.9 points to close at 6.703
      122 9 NEW YORK Blue-chip stocks rose on Friday, chalking up their biggest weekly gain on strong corporate earnings. Bonds also strengthened, but the dollar fell. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 44.95 points higher at 6,703.55 gaining 311.86 points m a week as
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      Lock icon Supermodel Schiffer's dream: Two clones of herself
      154 9 LIMA German supermodel Claudia Schiffer shared a dream that might delight many of her male admirers she would love to be cloned. "I'd love to have two clones so that I could have more time for myself," she told a news conference m
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      Undergrads want more politicians like Minister Ma
      90 9  -  LEE SAN CHOUY In Taiwan TAIPEI If human clones are at all possible, Minister without Portfolio Ma Ying-jeouisthe politician undergraduates m northern Taiwan most want to see cloned, according to a survey by a university publication. Trailing behind Mr Ma are Taipei city
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    • WORLD FILE
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        Lock icon BULGARIA POLLS:
        26 9 Voting m parliamentary elections began m Bulgaria yesterday. The polls were called after month-long protests toppled the ruling former communist Socialists m February. Reuter
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        Lock icon 'LEAVE ZAIRE' ORDER
        36 9 The United States on Friday ordered dependents of its embassy staff and urged all Americans to leave war- torn Zaire. The US military has not however received any order to start evacuations. Reuter
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        Lock icon UN OFFICIAL RAPPED
        60 9 The UN special rapporteur on racism and racial discrimination was admonished by the UN Human Rights Commission on Friday for "an offensive reference to Islam and the Holy Quran". In his report, Mr Maurice Glele-Ahanhanzo wrote: "Muslim extremists are turning increasingly to their own religious sources, first
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        Lock icon MP MISSING
        42 9 India's former "Bandit Queen" Phoolan Dcvi, facing charges of murdering 20 men m 1981 m revenge for her rape and now a high-profile MP, has gone missing ahead of her April 30 trial, the Indian Express newspaper reported yesterday. AFP
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        Lock icon PRISONERS KILLED
        46 9 Security forces shot dead 21 inmates m northern Tajikistan a day after the prisoners took three medical personnel hostage. An Interior Ministry source said yesterday that police entered the prison about 200 km north of the capital Dushanbe, arresting the hostage-takers on Wednesday. AFP
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    • DATELINE: ASIA
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        Speechless over fiery orator
        142 11  -  NIRMAL GHOSH Empty new Senate hall fails to stop Santiago sounding it out PHILIPPINES: Senator Miriam Santiago (above) is known as a firebrand maverick with often-singular views on issues. Among other things, she is given to extravagant gestures while making speeches. On Friday she went to
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        A call to order
        74 11  -  SINFAH TUNSARAWUTH THAILAND: Thai Prime Minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh wants to see a more orderly troop of reporters working at his office m Government House. He told them that he would like journalists to stop asking him questions while he was walking. "Then you should stop to
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        Empress publishes poems
        118 11  -  KWAN WENG JAPAN A collection of poems composed by Japan's Empress Michiko since her marriage m 1959 to the present Emperor Akihito has just been published. The poems m the Japanese tanka style were written over the years for the annual New Year poem-reading ceremony held at
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        I'm just an old car'
        127 11  -  HO WAH FOON MALAYSIA: Malaysian tycoon Tan Sri Loy Hean Heong (above) likened nim self jokingly to an old car when he spoke to reporters over lunch recently after releasing the results of fisted MBf Holdings Bhd, which he controls. "I am an old man.
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        Top cop is off target
        74 11  -  SAN CHOUY TAIWAN: Taipei city police chief Ting Yuan-chin made headlines on Friday after he failed a target-practice test. The Director of Taipei City Police Headquarters scored 53 points, six points short of the passing mark m a test of mid- and high-level police officers.
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        Take the money and run
        128 11  -  MARY KWANG CHINA: The deputy head of the China National Sports Commission, Mr Zhang Faqiang, has said that China's top athletes should not be abashed about accepting money when they appear m commercials. Referring to well-known volleyball coach Lang Ping who has said that she
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      Lock icon Surprise, surprise, the universe may have an 'up' and a 'down'
      520 11 Conventional wisdom The notion that space is uniform, that it is the same m all directions, with no north and south or up and down, is a major tenet of modern cosmology, backed by Einstein's Theory of Relativity. New
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      Huge blast in space sheds light on cosmic mystery
      213 11 GREENWICH A great cosmic mystery might soon be solved after astronomers announced that they had tracked light from the biggest explosion ever seen. The huge burst of gamma rays released more energy m a few minutes than the Sun does m
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      Lock icon First, biotechnology ... Now, precision farming
      471 13 First, biotechnology Now, precision farming Precision farming, also called site-specific farming, integrates the tools of information technology— computers linked to Global Positioning System satellites, mapping software and remote sensing into crop production, helping farmers make better management decisions, improve yields and minimise environmental damage. ST PAUL (Minnesota) Precision farming, which
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      Lock icon 'Tootsie' blows his top
      66 13 DUSTIN HOFFMAN was a box-office smash as the cross-dressing actor m Tootsie, but he saw red when Los Angeles magazine ran a computer-simulated photograph of him m a Richard Tyler silk dress. He is suing the magazine for US$5 million (557.2 million) because he was "converted
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      Lock icon Canada grants asylum to sexually abused child from Britain
      334 13 Canada grants asylum to sexually abused child from Britain TORONTO Canada, m an unprecedented move, has granted a boy asylum on the grounds that Britain failed to protect him from sexual abuse by his father. Officials said on Thursday that the decision, made m January and published recently, marked the
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  • EAST ASIA
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      Lock icon First Chinese ship sails into rival Taiwan
      417 15 Historic crossing after 48 years ends impasse over direct shipping link KAOHSIUNG The first ship to sail directly to Taiwan from rival China m 48 years entered Kaohsiung port yesterday, completing a historic crossing of one of the world's great political divides. "The
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      Lock icon No show by North Korea delays peace talks
      299 15 NEW YORK North Korea foiled to resume talks with the United States and South Korea <m Friday on a landmark peace proposal, forcing the meeting to be delayed until yesterday. The talks were called to Ifear Pyongyang's formal response to a year-old
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      Lock icon He breaks metal bars with his bare head
      86 15 IT WAS a case of hard-headedness and grit. With blood streaming down, this Shaolin exponent hit a metal bar against his head for the third time and broke it into pieces. The display on Friday was held at the Shaolin Wushu School
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      Lock icon New Japanese body to take over work of scandal-hit nuclear plant
      361 15 JOKYO Japan will dismantle the nations scandal-hit state-owned nuclearpower plant operator and create a new pody to take over its main work, a newspaper said yesterday. The plan was part of measures to reform the corporate structure and management
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      Lock icon Boy hangs himself, girl in coma after death leap
      262 15 JTOKYO An 11-year-old schoolboy has hanged himself m western Japan, and a 12-year-old girl has fallen into a coma following an attempt to leap to her death, police said yesterday. The boy, whose name had Jbeen withheld, committed suicide inside the
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      Lock icon Netherlands deplores cancellation of trip by Zhu Rongji
      308 15 THE HAGUE The Netherlands "deplores" the cancellation of a visit by China's VicePremier Zhu Rongji, according to a Dutch Foreign Ministry spokesman, amid a row over Beijing's human-rights record. Mr Frits Kemperman said that the decision to call off the trip late
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      The dying art of language in Japan
      450 15  -  Kwan Weng Kin Japanese are losing the ability to use the correct form when addressing seniors By Different words, one meaning The word "kiku" (to ask) is replaced by "ukagau" when self-effacing language is called for, but by "okiki ni naru" when referring
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      Lock icon Kim's son faces arrest on graft charges over Hanbo scandal
      407 15 Kim's son faces arrest on graft charges over Hanbo scandal SEOUL South Koreanprosecutors will arrest President Kirn Young Sam's son, Kirn Hyun Chul, towards the end of this month on charges of corruption, press reports said yesterday. The Prosecutor-General's Office declined to comment on the reports, which quoted highranking government
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      Lock icon Tung admits giving money to Tory Party in 1992
      477 16 Tung admits giving money to Tory Party in 1992 Critics question his credibility HONGKONG Hongkong's future leader Tung Chee Hwa, who plans to ban foreign donations to political groups, drew strong attacks yesterdayafter he acknowledged having donated money to Britain's Conservative Party. Critics labelled him a hypocrite and accused him
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      Lock icon Don't link HK handover to China's MFN status, US urged
      232 16 HONGKONG Hongkong's Chief Secretary Anson Chan has urged the United States to renew China's special trading privileges and said the territory's handover should not be linked to the issue. "Attaching Hongkong-related conditions will only bring uncertainty, which m turn will
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    • EAST ASIAFILE
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        Lock icon CAR CONCERN
        68 16 US trade officials have expressed concern about rising imports of Japanese cars into the US and said that Japan must do more to open its markets to American car products. The report by the Commerce Department and US Trade Representative's Office said only 114 Japanese dealers signed up
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        Lock icon PAPAL APPOINTMENTS
        66 16 Pope John Paul II has appointed two Chinese scientists to the Pontifical Academy of Sciences. They are Mr Chin Ningyang, 74, and Mr Chang Te-Tzu, 70. Mr Chin is from China and was the 1957 Nobel Physics Prize winner. Since 1986, he has taught m the US and
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        Lock icon CANBERRA TRIP
        64 16 Senior Chinese official Ding Guangen's visit to Australia was an important development m bilateral relations, said Communications Minister Richard Alston m Canberra yesterday. Mr Ding, the propaganda chief, will make the visit today, accompanied by a senior government group. He will be the highest-ranking Chinese visitor to Australia
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        Lock icon CROSS-STRAIT GIFT
        67 16 Taiwanese woman donated her bone marrow m the hope of saving a 17-year-old Chinese boy m the first such donation across the Taiwan Strait, an official from Taipei's Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Association said. The bone marrow, extracted from the 54-year-old woman on Friday, was carried by
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      Lock icon Thai farmers reach accord with govt
      535 17  -  Edward Tang But vow to continue vigil at Govt House until they see concrete action By Thailand Correspondent BANGKOK Disgruntled farmers, into their fourth month of protest m the capital, have reached a broad understanding with the government on the solutions to their problems
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      Lock icon Thai PM predicts Myanmar junta chief may step down soon
      397 17 BANGKOK Thai Prime Minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh has predicted that senior General Than Shwe of Myanmar will soon step down as head of the country's military junta. Gen Chavalit, who also holds the defence portfolio, is known to have close ties
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      Lock icon Chavalit brands Pattaya a city of vice and upsets officials
      226 17 BANGKOK Thai Prime Minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh had outraged the provincial and tourism authorities with his recent description of the Pattaya beach resort as a "dirty" city where drug trafficking, prostitution ami mon-ey-laundering were rife, reports said yesterday. "Pattaya is a
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      Jakarta denies it plans to build N-plant this year
      439 18 Nuclear power to remain country's last resort KAWARANG (West Java) Research and Technobgy Minister B. J. Habibie has reiterated that Indonesia has no plans to build a nuclear power plant this year. The Jakarta Post yesterday quoted him as saying that
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      Top-level team for Spore-Brunei meeting
      183 18 A TOP-LEVEL delegation including Foreign Minister S. Jayakumar, Home Affairs Minister Wong Kan Seng and Minister for Health and Environment Yeo Cheow Tong will visit Brunei for the annual meeting between the two countries. Other members of the delegation include Senior Minister of State Sidek
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      Lock icon Botched bank break-in
      37 18 A PLAINCLOTHES policeman yesterday retracing steps taken by robbers who broke into Krung Thai Bank's Taksin branch m Thon Buri on Thursday night They fled empty-handed when the alarm went off. Bangkok Post jicture.
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      Protestants in Indonesia call for fear-free polls
      272 18 JAKARTA Leaders of Indonesia's Protestant branch of Christians, saying 64 of their churches have been destroyed or damaged by fire since last June, called on the government to guarantee that the May 29 parliamentary elections would be free from fear. The Jakarta Post
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      Lock icon Jakarta cops nab S'porean with 2,400 Ecstasy pills
      88 18 JAKARTA Indonesian police arrested a Singaporean m possession of 2,400 Ecstasy pills, Antara news agency reported yesterday. The 38-year-old man was arrested m a downtown hotel m the capital on Wednesday. Police searched his hotel room and found 2,400 Ecstasy pills and
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        Lock icon $14M COMPLEX:
        75 18 A Singaporean firm broke ground for a US$lO million (Ssl4 million) office complex m Ho Chi Minn City, a report said yesterday. Yuan Cheny Singapore is to take a 70 per cent stake m the joint-venture project with the Transport Services 3 Company, under Vietnam's Ministry of Transport,
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        45 18 The Indonesian Navy plans to buy five former East German submarines to bolster its fleet, the Kqmpas daily newspaper said yesterday. Captain Mualimim Santoso, a spokesman for the Navy, said that talks were under way for Indonesia to buy five U-206 submarines. DPA
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        Lock icon JOINT EFFORT
        65 18 A joint committee of the Philippine government and a former Muslim insurgent group has been set up to monitor development projects m southern Muslim dominated Mindanao and surrounding islands, it was announced yesterday. The panel involving the government and the Moro National Liberation Front is to monitor projects
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        Lock icon STAYING ALIVE
        46 18 An organisation concerned with Filipino overseas workers warned that some 500 jobless labourers stranded m Saudi Arabia have turned to begging m order to survive. Their relatives have accused officials based m Saudi Arabia of misusing funds intended to aid the Filipino workers DPA
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        Lock icon NO FOUL PLAY
        53 18 Indonesian police said the autopsy on a Filipino geologist from the Busang gold mine m East Kalimantan who died m mysterious circumstances revealed nothing strange, it was reported here yesterday. They said that the autopsy on Mr Michael de Guzman did not reveal "signs that needed to
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  • MALAYSIA
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      Local media accused of inaccurate reporting too
      586 19 Mahathir claims newspapers, like the f oreion Dress, distort facts It is not only the reporters, the sub-editors are also putting the headings to make it attractive.' Dr Mahathir Mohamad. JITRA (Kedah) Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad has said that the
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      529 19 Disease causes her leg to balloon broader than a chair Elephantiasis, a chronic feature of the disease known as filar iasis, is characterised by massive swellings of the lymph node areas, notably, the groin and leg region. The overlying skin thickens and becomes dark and
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      Mahathir to meet Selangor Exco members tomorrow
      238 19  -  Ho Wah Foon By m Kuala Lumpur SELANGOR state executive committee members were told to meet Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad m his office tomorrow. Many believe this is linked to the appointment of a new Mentri Besar. Tan Sri Muhammad
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      Lock icon Consumers' lobby wants Tenaga to justify tariff hike
      303 20 KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia's largest consumer organisation yesterday urged Tenaga Nasional to reveal the breakdown of its cost for upgrading the electricity supply to consumers. The Federation of Malay-, sian Consumers' Associations (Fomca) said the state-owned utility giant should open its upgrading exercise
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      Lock icon Lightning kills five in freak accident
      61 20 FIVE workers struck by lightning while laying cables lie dead at a temporary shelter m Batu Pahat, Johor, on Thursday The dead wire identified as Indian foreign workers Umayan Slvaraj, 25; Samudi Ramaraj, 31; KamnupayamThotapan, 27; Annamuthu Raja, 31, and Malaysian Goh Chuan Ho,
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      Lock icon Traffickers now hiding drugs in public places
      471 20 Traffickers now hiding drugs in public places Ploy makes It hard to prove ownership In court TELUK INTAN (Perak) Drug traffickers m Malaysia are resorting to new tactics to peddle drugs by hiding them m public places and schools to avoid detection, said Deputy Home Minister Datuk Megat Junid Megat
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      Found: 63 kg of ganja stashed in class ceiling
      195 20 KUALA LUMPUR Parent* and residents have expressed shock over the seizure of 63 kg of marijuajM worth M 5500.000 <Ss2BB.o# found hidden m the ceilingw a classroom m KampudJ; Kerinchi on Thursday. Mr Mosbah Kasim, 47, operator at Dunlop Manufacturing Industries,
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        No promotion for 20 years
        89 20 PENANG Some of the 1,000 Universiti Sains Malaysia laboratory assistants have waited nearly 20 years to be upgraded, according to a report m The Sun yesterday. No action has been taken to promote them since a Public Services Department survey m the 70s. The assistants
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        Lock icon NO BUDGING
        66 20 The Sabah state government would not budge from its decision not to award a gaming licence to Diriwan Corporation Sdn Bhd to run lottery operations, Chief Minister Datuk Yong Teck Lee said yesterday. HesaidinKota Kinabalu that the state government was firm m its decision taken a year ago
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        Lock icon CRASH TOLL
        56 20 A man died and two others were seriously injured when a car skidded and crashed into a ravine near Gajah Mati estate m Dungun, Terengganu. The Terengganu state police said that the four victims were returning to their respective hometowns for the Hari Raya Haii celebration when the
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        TANKER WATCH
        55 20 Shell Malaysia is looking into the possibility of introducing a satellitetracking system for its tankers on the road to curb pilfering and adulteration of petrol. The Star yesterday also reported the company as saying that Shell conducted random checks twice a year on its 800 outlets to ensure
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        REMAINS SEIZED
        69 20 The Selangor Wildlife Department seized the remains of six leopard cats and 38 civets butchered and ready for the cooking pot from a restaurant owner m Sabah Bernam during a raid recently. The Star yesterday quoted department director Ramlah Abdul Majid as saying that leopard cats and civets
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        GRAD SCHEME
        51 20 Thirty-four undergraduates from 11 institutions of higher learning have been selected to take part m the graduates entrepreneurship programme, according to the Entrepreneur Development Ministry. The Star reoorted the ministry as saying that the students would undergo a month of training at 10 selected companies m the Wang
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  • HOME
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      ... and how an ordinary Jane beat the system in $72 m court battle
      541 22 and how an ordinary Jane beat the system in $72 m court battle Jane Ong left school before she was 16, without getting her 0 levels, yet she became her own lawyer, fought a complicated legal case against a rich Chinese Indonesian family who had engaged two of Singapore's most
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      Lock icon Fairy tale romance that soured
      1338 22 IN 1988, Mrs Jane Ong started divorce proceedings against Indonesian businessman OngSiauwTjoan. She had obtained a maintenance order against her ex-husband but he has defaulted on it repeatedly, and now owes her about $500,000 in arrears. When she filed for divorce, he found out he
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      364 23  -  Chang Al-Lien SCDF says electrical fault In paint shop may have been the culprit By The total destruction of the paint shop and the unusual, rapid burning patterns caused by flammable substances and explosions in the shop complicated the investigations.' A civil defence spokesman. THfe fire
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      Feedback Unit to form smaller, focused groups
      259 23 THE Feedback Unit will become more focused from next month, forming groups of 30 people each to look at set topics and starting high-brow policy discussions groups. The unit's head, Mr Goh Chye Boon, told reporters yesterday that letters of invitation had already
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      Pre-NS boys: Easier to extend passports
      262 23 IT WILL be easier from now on for most parents to extend their sons' Singapore international passports. The passports of boys aged 11 to 16 2 years old are valid for only nine months at a time, as they have yet to register for
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      Spore and Luxembourg sign third country training pact
      520 23  -  Hau Boon Lai BY SINGAPORE and Luxembturg yesterday expanded the s4ope of their bilateral cooperation with the signing of an agreement that would bring together people from both sides to assist developing countries ir£ their human resource development. The agreement to establish
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      Nobody suspected a thing
      1339 25 Jimmy Chua was 1 5 when his affair with his brother's wife, 14 years older, began. Now he is on death row for killing her. TAN 001 BOON tells their story. The husband The wife The young lover After the killing JIMMY Chua Hwa Soon seemed
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      Defence that's too tough to prove
      215 25 THE defence of diminished responsibility has never succeeded before m Singapore, said lawyers. There have been cases, however, where a murder charge was reduced to manslaughter because the prosecution was satisfied that the accused truly had a mental condition, it is understood. Not the
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      Lock icon Religion and regeneration feature in Earth Day events
      468 26 RELIGION and regeneration were the focus at Fort Canning Park as two separate ceremonies were held to commemorate Earth Day 1997 yesterday. In the morning, the National Parks Board and Singapore Environment Council held an appreciation ceremony for more than 300 students
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      Hungarian PM — Check out our tourism industry
      371 26  - Hungarian PM Check out our tourism industry Ravi Velloor By PRIME Minister Gyula Horn, wrapping up the first trip to Singapore by a Hungarian government leader, yesterday called on Singaporean investors to check out prospects m his country's tourism industry. He also announced the upgrading of Budapest's representation m Singapore
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      Govt pledge on funds to build hospices
      460 26  -  Ahmad Osman By THE Government will continue to provide the funds to build hospices for people suffering terminal illnesses, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Tony Tan said yesterday. What was needed, he said, was the help of more volunteers and family members
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      Lock icon ... keyhole surgery here just got a little bit easier
      465 27  - keyhole surgery here just got a little bit easier Lea Wee With a little help from Aesop Voice-activated robotic arm will make operations safer By The surgeon does not have to waste time telling the assistant to move the scope to exactly where he wants while he operates. The robotic
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    • IN SHORT
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        PORK ON MAY 1
        41 27 Fresh pork will be available as usual on Labour Day.But pork sellers will rest the next day. The Singapore Pork Merchant Association said in a statement that there would be no fresh pork sold on May 2.
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        FREE COKE:
        110 27 vt Shoppers who use cash cards to make at least $20 worth of purchases at Cold Storage supermarkets will get a 1.5-litre bottle of Coca-Cola free. Nets, which issues cash cards, is running this promotion from April 17 to May 7 at all 18 Cold Storage outlets. Cash
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        SAF EXERCISES
        97 27 The Singapore Armed Forces will conduct military exercises m Lim Chu Kang, Hong Kan, Marsiling, Mandai, Sembawang, Tampines, Upper Jurong, Jalan Banar, Kranji, Seletar, Bedok Jetty and Tuas. The exercises will last from 8 am on Monday till noon on Saturday. Blanks and thunderflashes will be used. The
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        ROTARY'S AWARDS
        156 27 Wanted: in ruu-ume students and student groups active in o community service last ,.,;year. The Rotary Club of Singapore wants to present I e them with the Community 5 Service Awards For Students 1997. K By acknowledging the "*> contributions, the club hopes to encourage and -inspire other
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      Who pocketed the millions?
      711 28 KTM land tussle Malayan Railway's lost goldmine 'Business has been good since the eviction orders came about. Each squatter has to pay about $3,000 to move his machinery and vehicles. Most of the transport companies charge about that.' Mr Soon Guan Hock, 42, who owns Hong
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      School dropouts drive Mercs and wear diamond Rolexes
      470 28 School dropouts drive Mercs and wear diamond Rolexes The 'major landlords' with lots m common BUSINESSMEN Neo Hong Huat and Abla Lim have a great deal m common. Not only have both made thousands a month renting out KTM land on the fringes of the railway, they both drive brand-new
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      Lock icon THE SQUATTER SAGA
      267 28 March 28: More than 100 eviction notices to illegal squatters go up m Woodlands, Kranji and Sungei Kadut. March 29: A further 60 eviction notices are served on squatters m North Buona Vista, Jurong, Pasir Panjang, Bukit Panjang and Queensway. April 8: KTM takes out Mareva injunctions
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      319 28 3333 A Tribute To Secretaries "''■^■^■^M At the Concorde '^■^^■h^H^il 21-25 April 1997 A -kjH J^ Minolta Vectis SI Camera h Win cameras, watches, eyewear, _^fl hotel accommodation, I Sohilet Titus Ladies' Wateb beauty products, shopping vouchers, hair dryers, lunch vouchers and more. PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS: JPBSSS^MSPI! SEAFOOD BUFFET LUNCH IM^lltfA'lliiiliWi
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      64 28 CENTRAL POPULAR Branch Orchard MRT Station POPULAR Branch Toa Payoh Central Blk 190 Level 3 POPULAR Branch Bras Basah Complex Level 4 TANGS Dept. Store Orchard Road Level 3 EAST POPULAR Branch Eastpoint Level 4 POPULAR Branch Marine Parade Central Blk 86 Level 2 NORTH ALLEY PHOTO Northpoint Level 3
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      104 29 'ifrara V i HSm' J|^| P 5 ft? :I, A JmH I W D^Mtß Every day 16,500 taxis bring Singaporeans where they want to go, without taking them for a ride. Our taxi fares also remain among the lowest B™ RMTi-i m the world Couple that with differential pricing to
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  • OBITUARIES
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      850 Deaths
      732 30 TANG I PENG AGE: 76 passed away peacefully on 19/4797. Sadly missed by: Sons: Daughters-in-law: Koh Yong Mong Nancy Pang Koh Yong Seng Yap Mci Lian Daughters: Sons-in-law: Koh Puay Cheng Lim Kah Hin (Dr) Koh Soo Cheng Loh Hong Yap Koh Mvi Cheng Lim Lee Chong Koh
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      852 Acknowledgements
      45 30 The Family of the Late LONG KUM THONG Departed on 14 April 1997 wishes to express their heartfelt thanks appreciation to all relatives, friends, colleagues Pastor of Kum Van Methodist Church for their kind assistance, attendance, condolences, wreaths donations during their recent bereavement.
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      856 In Memoriam
      514 30 In Loving Memory Of MARY LIM Inn CHUA LAI LAI) Departed: 20 April '93 In our home she is fondly remembered, Sweet memories cling to her name; Those who loved her m life sincerely. Still love her m death just the same. Always remembered by Husband, Children
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      854 Condolences 854 Condolences
      37 30 854 Condolences 854 Condolences CAndfiteHecA t* tie family o£ fate &uma*t 6e4*tQ> TEO LIAN HUAY called home to be with the Lord on 17.4.97. Sadly missed by all her friends and colleagues at the The New Paper
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  • RACING
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      Lock icon Bull Run gives rookie Sainul big thrill
      515 31  -  Malcolm Bastians SINGAPORE ROUND-UP By FOUR-DIGIT DRAW April 19 1997 FIRST 2808 SECOND •1769 THIRD 5216 STARTERS 7148 5749 3184 4527 2825 0585 8979 7633 3391 1630 CONSOLATIONS 1791 7034 4595 0685 3674 1958 4461 6547 3638 0065 APPRENTICE Sainul Jumaat, younger brother
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      'EXCERPTS FROM SINGAPORE TURF CLUB STIPENDIARY STEWARDS' REPORT
      1606 31 M RACE 1: Trainer Bernard Ang was fined $50 for Ming to declare the correct colours on Bulls- Eye. Setia VII, who was fractious, dislodged jockey OsXr Chavez and thereafter refused to be loaded m tae starting stalls. He was withdrawn. He
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      YESTERDAY'S BUKIT TIMAH RACE RESULTS
      937 31 YESTERDAY'S BUKIT TIMAH RACE RESU LTS RACE 1 RES TERMS DIV I 1 ,400 m f CYBERSPACE 57 (8-5) Sofhan (8) 1 1 1 ?5W1TCH52.5c51.5(5M2) Teh (6) 3 2 2 GOLDEN RAMPAGE 54.5 (83-1 8) Bakri (4) 8 6 3 TOKYO CITY 57 c 55.5 (33-9) KOh (1) 2 3
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      TODAY'S BUKIT TIMAH RACE GUIDE
      2087 31 GOING FORECAST: GOOD Class 5 Div 5 1,400 m (SC) TJ^ Ratings: 47-32 Stakes J2lOOO 1»< *****4 Success Arch 5 (3nzg Dragon-Success Arch) Bakrl 57 2* 49-80 Sharp Arrow 1 (3ag Goh-Sharp Blade) Chavez 55.5 3»> *****6 Master Of Fate 4 (4ag R Ang-RedgoW No
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      TIMESPORT SELECTIONS
      277 31 TANTHEAN I DANNY MALCOLM MARC TAN LOON KHOO BASTIANS 4Tlmeßomb 4Tlmeßomb 9 King Confidence 9 King Confidence 1 11 One More Time 9 King Confidence 3M. Of Fate 4 Time Bomb 9 King Confidence 6Go Snap 1 Success Arch 3M. Of Fate 1 Baby's Pet 1 Baby's Pet
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      Southerly Wind looks a shoo-in on any going
      618 32  -  Danny Khoo Melbourne hoop Prebble all set to say 'cheers, mate' By AUSTRALIAN hoop Brett Prebble, who described his debut Bukit Timah outing last Saturday as "fantastic", could take home with him more fond memories of his visit after Race 6 this
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      Chance to win HK trip
      125 32 TAKE part m the Tiger Beer Triple Challenge Contest and win a four- day, three-night holi- day to Hongkong for two, courtesy of Tiger Beer. Just pick the cor- rect answers to two questions and call 1900-911-0005. Only those aged 18 and above are eligible.
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      Yeo enters the fray in big way
      312 32 MALAYSIAN trainer Yeo Wilming has marked the occasion of his debut as a full-fledged trainer with four entries the largest number by any trainer for the M 5250,000 (*****,450) Perak Derby on May 4. His entries for the 2,400 m Ipoh classic are
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      Perak Turf Club recruits expat trio
      310 32  -  Malcolm Bastians By THE Perak Turf Club, which has the most horses and trainers among the four clubs on the local circuit, has beefed up its specialist staff with three expatriates. Track consultant David Patrick of New Zealand, master farrier Basil Taylor of South
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      Lock icon Hardly cricket when England goes after the World Cup
      924 33  -  Rob Hughes !By putting profit before honour, London risks damaging its reputation beyond sport ISSUES IN SPORT 'A gentleman's agreement is a gentleman's agreement. It was decided by Uefa's executive that the English would get the 1996 European Championship and that
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      209 33 SOCCER ZURICH Fifa will investigate allegations of bribery m connection with a World Cup qualifying match between Switzerland and Norway. The allegations surfaced during a Uefa investigation inta£wiss referee Kurt Roethlisberger. He was suspended for life pn March 27 for attempting
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      Lock icon Pele wants to privatise Brazil's soccer clubs
      176 33 SAO PAULO Pele, Brazil's soccer hero and special sports minister, has proposed that Brazilian soccer clubs be turned into private enterprises to make them more accountable. Pele, whose name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento, plans to submit to Congress next month a bill
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      Lock icon Ewing helps Knicks to first-round home win
      642 33 NBA BASKETBALL NEW YORK Patrick Ewing had yet another big game for the Knicks on Friday, helping New York to nail down home court advantage m the first round of the play-offs and hold onto third place m the Eastern Conference. Ewing scored
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        Japanese Okada takes pole position
        96 33 JAPAN'S Tadayuki Okada earned his second pole position of the season yesterday to start on the front row for today's Japanese 500 cc Grand Prix. The Honda rider clocked 2min 07.9525 ec during the second qualifying practice session at the 5.864-km Suzuka circuit. He was
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        Roux to take on Krajicek
        94 33 LIONEL ROUX of France survived a series of long rallies to beat Thomas Johansson yesterday and set up a final meeting against Richard Krajicek m the Japan Open tennis tournament. The Frenchman, who knocked out three-time Wimbledon champion Boris Becker of Germany on Thursday, scored
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        Costa headed for top 10
        73 33 SPAIN'S Albert Costa will move into the world's top 10 for the first time next week after reaching the semi-finals of the Barcelona Open tennis tournament with a comprehensive 6-4, 6-2 win over Cedric Pioline on Friday. Costa, who suffered two singles defeats m his
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        Pippig going for fourth title
        75 33 THE venerable Boston Marathon begins its second century tomorrow with defending champions Moses Tanui of Kenya and Germany's Uta Pippig. who is seeking a record fourth consecutive victory, facing stiff competition m their quests to repeat their feats. Tanui, 31, who thwarted compatriot Cosmas Ndeti's
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        Maradona delays deal
        64 33 Maradona delays deal UNPREDICTABLE former triple South American Footballer of the Year Diego Maradona postponed the signing of a contract with league side Boca Juniors on Friday because he could not rearrange his schedule. Ivan Pasloski, spokesman for Boca Juniors president Mauricio Macri, said that it was impossible for Maradona
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        Lama took cannabis
        71 33 FRANCE'S international goalkeeper Bernard Lama is facing a two-month ban after the French Football Federation said on Friday that a second analysis of a sample given by the player m Feoruary had confirmed the presence of cannabis. The 34-year-old gave a positive test before France's friendly international
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      Lock icon World record for Poll, mixed day for Voelker
      681 33 I MEDAL TALLY I GS B T Australia 6 1 3 10 China 3 4 2 9 Sweden 2 2-4 Germany 13 3 7 US 12 3 6 Brazil 1-1 Costa Rica 1 1 Cuba 1 1 Denmark 1 1 Russia 2
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        Lock icon Lee receives the Green Blazer— 23 years later
        279 33 Lee receives the Green Blazer 23 years later TWENTY-THREE years ago, he joined the Nestle/Milo Soccer School. Yesterday he was presented with the school's Green Blazer, its highest honour. Former Singapore goalkeeper David Lee had fond memories of the early Seventies when he first started off as a schoolboy. He
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      Winning without really training
      396 34 ATHLETICS THEY came out of the blue to win m the Caltex 23rd National Junior Athletics Championships yesterday at Serangoon Stadium. And the surprise showed on their faces. CHIJ (Toa Payoh) sprinter Tan Shieh Li's winning leap of 4.90 metres m her debut attempt at the
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      Lock icon How low can Tiger go?
      1034 34  -  TAY CHENG KHOON lEETO GREEN IT SEEMS that there is just no getting away from Tiger Woods this past fortnight. The Monday after the 21--year-old phenomenon had tamed Augusta, a friend called up and asked: "So when are you quitting?" When all I could answer
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      Jing leads Singapore rush for more golds in Glasgow
      615 34  -  Thomas Koh TABLE TENNIS By THE GOLD rush is on for Singapore at the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships m Glasgow, Scotland. Having broken its 26-year drought with a victory m the women's team event on Thursday, the Republic is on track
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      Lock icon Price maintains perch in Heritage
      227 34 HILTON HEAD ISLAND Nick Price, continuing his return to the form that made him the world's best golfer not so long ago, retained his onestroke lead after the second round of the Heritage Classic on Friday. Despite bogeying the final two holes on the most
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      715 34 I BASEBALL American League: Oakland 9 Detroit 5. Milwaukee 10 Cleveland 2, New York 10 Chicago 4, Toronto 6 Texas 5, Minnesota 10 Seattle 3, Baltimore v Boston (postponed). National League: Philadelphia 8 Montreal 3, Cincinnati 6 Pittsburgh l, Atlanta 14 Colorado 0, Los Angeles 5 Houston
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      Lock icon Jaded Jaguars battered by Rams
      783 35  -  Tay Cheng Khoon Tiger Beer S-League: Tiong Bahru 1 Woodlands Wellington 5, SAFFC 2 Home Utd 0, Geylang 2 Jurong 1 Balestler Central 4 Tampines Rovers 2 By ft.TVOULD be terribly, terribly unfair for anyone to suggest that an insipid Tiong Bahru United made Woodlands
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      Warriors tame afternoon heat and cellar-occupier Home
      368 35  -  Santokh Singh By COACH Vincent Subramaniam was happy that Singapore Armed Forces FC beat Home United FC 2-0 at the Jurong Stadium yesterday but then went on to criticise the SLeague's late decision to bring forward the kick-off time. The 4pm start, instead
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      Eagles' late strikes spare David Lee the blushes
      337 35  -  Thomas Koh By an innocuous looking in-swing-er from a corner kick. With no one challenging him, Lee appeared to have the situation under control as he wrapped his hands around the ball. But inexplicably, he lost his grip and ended up pushing
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      Dream debut for Balestier's Iranian
      324 35  -  S. Murali By A MOMENT of magic by new signing Alireza Mansourian helped Balestier Central to a hard-fought 4-2 win over Tarn gines Rovers at the Toa Payoh tadium yesterday. With the score tied at 2-2 and with five minutes left m the match, the
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      MATCH DETAILS
      112 35 TIONG BAHRU 1 WOODLANDS WELLINGTON 5 Scorers Tiong Bahru: Ali Akbar (72nd) Woodlands: Stuart Young (30th, 70th), Max Nicholson (39th, 63rd), Jan Janostak (77th). Yellow cards Tiong Bahru: Lim Tong Hai, Ali Akbar. Woodlands: V. Sundramoorthy, Ishak Saad, Max Nicholson. Timesport Man of the Match: Max Nicholson (Woodlands).
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      108 35 SAFFC 2 HOME UTD 0 Scorers SAFFC: Velimir Crljen (15th), V. Selvaraj (85th). Yellow cards SAFFC: Nazri Nasir Home: Aziz Salim, Syed Faruk, Azmi Othman, Hishamuddin Jamil. Timesport Man of the Match: None. SAFFC: Rezal Hassan, Davor Mioc, Hairi Suap, Tan Kirn Leng, Goran Grubesic (Said Salim 12th),
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      102 35 GEYLANG 2 JURONG 1 Scorers Geylang: Warren Spink (78th), Ahmad Latiff Khamarudin (81st). Jurong: Alan McTurk (15th). Yellow cards Geylang: Kadir Yahaya. Jurong: Jason Ainsley, Musah Edoe, Tanko Alhassan Jetumah, Ishamudin Bharoocha. Timesport Man of the Match: Syed Anwar (Jurong). Geylang: David Lee, Sudiat Dali (Razali Johari, 82nd),
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      107 35 BALESTIER CENTRAL 4 TAMPINES ROVERS 2 Scorers Balestier: Marko Kraljevic (20th, 40th), Goran Paulic (85th), Dalis Supait (90th) Tampines: Chris Jackson (50th pen.), Marko Peronovic (61st). Yellow cards Balestier: Abdul Wafi Othman. Tampines: Ibrahim Dawood, Shahri Ismail. Timesport Man of the Match: Chris Jackson (Tampines). Balestier: Abdul Malek,
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      There is hope yet for Singapore soccer
      696 35  -  Santokh Singh By FINALLY there is a glimmer of hope for Singapore soccer. But will the glimmer turn into a shining beacon signalling the dawn of a new era or will it fade May? Going by the views of the experts, both off
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      Keen competition for first-team slots healthy
      510 35 THE incumbents accept the challenge ahd the newcomers are keen to provide it as competition for places m the national soccer picks up. Following the impressive performances of debutants Said Salim and Hairi Suap and reserves R Sasikumar, Samawira Basri and Steven Tan m
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      This one's for you and the boys, Barry...
      621 35  -  YAP KOON HONG SPORTS WORLD SOME may have thought that the pressure of not having to face the home fans was the reason. More than a few, including the Lebanese, dismissed it as a fluke. Yet others, more glibly, may have felt
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      Lock icon And our first 'Oscar' of the month goes to...
      514 36  -  Tay Cheng Khoon SOCCER By HAKAN SODERSTJERNA first heard that he was nominated for The Straits Times/Tiger Beer Footballer of the Month Award when his family telephoned and told him the news from halfway across the world. As the 21-year-old Swede
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        51 36 STEPHEN HENDRY was on course to register his 26th successive World Championship victory after taking charge of his first round match m Sheffield, England, yesterday. The reigning champion, led Andy Hicks 6-3 and now requires only four of the 10 remaining frames to book a second round
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      Lock icon Just five more points to glory for United after it guns the Reds
      717 36 ENGLISH SOCCER VIEW AT THE TOP 'I think if we win the title we will deserve it, but nothing is settled yet; United manager Ferguson. 'Obviously I am desperately disappointed. Today was a big dent to our
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      Lock icon Oh boy, Roy, just what did you think you were doing?
      449 36  -  Wilfred Yeo COMMENT by ROY EVANS is fortunate that he is a Liverpudlian and not a Singaporean. If he were the latter, he would have faced an intense grilling yesterday following Liverpoors 1-3 capitulation to Manchester United m their
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      204 36 TODAY'S EVENTS! ATHLETICS Caltex 23rd National Junior C'ships (Serangoon Stadium, lpm). SAAA 5th League Walk (National Stadium, 7.30am). Red Hawk 10km Open C'ships (Bedok Reservoir, 7.30am). BASKETBALL SPH National League, 3rd rd: New City (Red) v Eng Tatt (7.30pm). Safsa v Lotto (8.45pm) Aflunied CC. CRICKET SCA Div 1 League:
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        2563 2 DEMOCRACY is a good thing. There is widespread agreement on that score. But as soon as talk turns to details, it becomes (tear how difficult it is to obtain agreement on just what constitutes the essence of a democratic fttrm of government. Some regard the
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          311 3 OF THE many uses and abuses of the candid camera, the Land Transport Authority's idea of a roving lens must surely be one of the most innovative. Some might wonder whether such equipment can be regarded as a legitimate fitting; others question the right
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          98 3 On this day THE city must not be allowed to become a ghost town after dark. This could be achieved by having a resident population m a predominantly office and business area. To pave the way, the Government is prepared to intervene m planning development, and give
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        Fears over US dollar rise are exaggerated
        968 3  -  VIKRAM KHANNA THE climb of the US dollar last week to a 55-month high against the Japanese yen appears to have triggered many fears. Japanese finance ministry officials are distressed by the rapidity of the rise. So, too, are US carmakers, who are
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        When little Johannes becomes a Singaporean
        1067 4 THE look on 1 8-month-old Johannes Alexander's face was of pure concentration as he lined his shot before swinging his plastic golf club at some imaginary ball. His parents cooed with delight. "Look at his grip left over right. And the way he bends
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        Where was SIA when I called 223-8888?
        933 4  -  Sunanda K. Datta-Ray GLOBAL if*B^ VILLAGE feyX* LAST weekend's nightmare when India's air traffic controllers held the world to ransom brought home to me how small the globe has become, how closely inter-dependent our lives. All set to return to his boarding school
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        Lock icon What are insurance bonus rates and how do they affect you?
        757 5 NG WEIJOO gives you the low-down, minus the gobbledygook '"BONUS everybody loves And hates the word Ts"cut", when it refers to boTherefore, policy-holders T-Aave been riled by recent an- by some insurHpnce companies that they gt will lower their
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        969 5  -  PATRICK TAN --'SINGAPORE needs to seek out and move into new areas of growth outside Asia to remain ahead of its competitors and to sustain long-term 'growth, says a top-level think-tank. The Committee on International Trade (Coit) says the Republic ought to
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        780 5  -  TOHHANSHIH 'Advertising prices (m Vietnam) are extremely low due to the industry being almost entirely state-sponsored right now. MrSianOwen, market researcher UNCERTAINTY over changing laws m Vietnam and fears over possible international sanctions m Myanmar are among the range of problems
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        Lock icon Apply pressure for human rights
        1175 6 Effort will not always succeed, but it's unlikely to be wholly ignored Democracies should accept and proclaim that promoting freedom is an important aspect of foreign policy. How that objective should be pursued will depend on circumstances. PRESIDENT WOODROW WILSON proclaimed m 1919: "We set
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        206 6 Subvert Chinese regime, says columnist ENGAGE China or contain it whatever the tactics, the strategic aim of the United States' policy is, and must be seen to be, the subversion of the Chinese regime, argued the influential columnist George Will m The Washington Post this week. "Since the fall m
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        All is not well with the Chiang family
        1126 8  -  KAOCHEN GOOD wishes may have flooded m when Madam Chiang Kai-shek celebrated her centenary birthday m her New York apartment on March 20. But behind the pleasantries, all is not well with the remaining members of the once-powerful Chiang family. The empire
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        Sisters in power
        507 8 THE Soong sisters, Ailing, Ching-ling and Mayling, hailed from an aristocratic family m turn-of-the-century Shanghai, the commercial hub of China. Youngest sister Mayling, known for her sense of humour, once quipped: "My eldest sister has married a descendant of Confucius. My second sister did well too, marrying
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        Japanese mountain village hooks up to global village
        1123 8 Japanese mountain village hooks up to global village A remote village m Japan has decided to have its residents linked up via the Internet m a pioneer project. Japan correspondent KWAN WENG KIN reports on how the people of Yamada are coming to grips with their cyber-undertaking. BUT for Mr
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        Lend a hand, make foreign friends
        772 9 fc Without much fanfare, Singapore has been training about 2, 000 officials from more than 80 developing countries a year. They come here to improve their technical skills and knowledge under the Singapore Co-operation Programme. JASON LEOW of the Political Desk reports. -MRS KHANTHALA
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        1132 9  -  WILLIAM BRATTON NEW YORK CITY, which only three years ago, had a reputation as "crime capital of the world" is now one of the safest cities. How did this quick turnaround happen? Blame it on the police. The New York Police Department is
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        HANDS-ON LEARNING: READING FOOD LABELS AT SUPERMARKET
        240 9 AS PART of their English language training course, Miss Thong Sokuntheary, 34, and her classmates went to a supermarket one afternoon to read food labels. This was m line with the programme's aim of giving them hands-on experience m using the language, both
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        Speed of baggage pickup impressed him
        189 9 Speed of baggage pickup impressed him GHANAIAN Chris Quaye, 49, was impressed with the speed with which passengers could pick up their luggage when they arrived at Changi airport. "It is amazing how you can put the first piece of luggage m the baggage claim hall m just 12 minutes
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        1755 7 The President of the United Nations General Assembly is a straight-talking renaissance man who believes that less time should be spent on diplomatic niceties and more on overhauling the world body. He tells US correspondent LEE SIEWHUA what needs to be done. TAN
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      599 12 150 Domestic Help 150 Domestic Help Available Available "^^f /38fe>> j^ff\ i^TOtr A7\r\ifJ V 7l\\r/T\\ {~A«kCtl QAH- 1 Hisfafxi/ 1 ie a iMJ TttX I**** NbU ua\ l\\ j4l K J'JHM Honest Hardworking Good attitude I This is where it all begins... PHILIPPINES 0 You'll be amazed at the care
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      780 12 152 Domestic Help Wanted HONGKONG FAST TO Gol Can loan/ exit Manila. Free food lodging. Call Denrich *****22 at #04-07 Lucky Plaza (Agency no. *****1G) IMMED. TRANSFER FIUPINAS. Indonesians. Interview daily: 11am-7pm. (local Walang agency fee) Call Maria 734-8179. EUT. Agency no. 4C830C HONGKONG PLACEMENT FEE $388 immed. Salary deduction,
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      606 12 166 Health Centres 166 Health Centres LOYKRAIHONGfLTNESSSPA I 57 Geylang L0r.27 (off Sim's Aye) S(3881 84) W 1 minute walk from Aljunied MRT Station Yq if Traditional Thai A X .^"jj Massage by a f) "H- experienced friendly(t v Thai Masseuses jg 3 I■' Tel: 745 4533/ g I 744
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      734 12 236 Industrial Equipment/ Supplies SALE/ RENTAL: 100 units 1-10 tons, Forklift, Bar-Bender/ Cutter, Aerial Platform 2-1500KVA Generator/ Welding Set. SMC *****89. TEAM TECH INSTRUMENTS TEAC Data Recorders. Fluke DMM, CEL Sound Level Meter. Megger. Pis. Call 339 6171 or Fax 339 6173 239 Packing/ Storage/ Delivery/ Removal BEST HOUSE specialises
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      885 12 302 Alfa For Sale $8K '72 ALFA Berlina 2000. COE $6234 till 10/2001. Fully rebuilt. New tyres. *****37. No dealers. V 93 ALFA 184 2.0. 1 owner. White. Tax 6/97. $76,500. Pg: *****737. No dealers please. 2/80 ALFA GIULLETTA 1.6. 4 dr. COE till '2002. Asking $12,800. Beautiful condition. *****88
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      2252 12 316 Honda For Sala MID '93 HONDA Civic ESi. 1 owner. Hi-fi. S/rims. Spoiler. Asking $72,800 Pg. *****081. NEAR '98 HONDA Accord 2.OLXi auto, full accessories, metallic green, showrm. 741-8888 BKW SPORTY LOOKI '92 Civic ESi 3 dr. sun-roof. Full accessories. Best cond! Lot 28 Kaki Bukh Car Mart 1/94
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      612 13 317 Hyundai For Sale 2 UNITS 'SO Excel I.SGLS. 4-drs. Tax 7/"97. Power steering/ lock. New paint *****77/ *****739. 2TSS STELLA I.e. Manual. 2 owners. Beautiful cond. $19,500. Tel. *****67/ pg. *****031 arSS ELANTRA I.eOLXi. Manu al. 1 owner. Maroon. S/rims. Spoiler. New rd. tax. 9214-8980. V 93 ELANTRA 1.6.
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      718 13 320 Kia For Sale 320 Kia For Sale HIOH REBATE on COEI Kk> Sepbia Hatchback 1.5 Kia Sepbia Sedan 1.6 [If A] Kia Sportage 4WD 2.0 Call 736 1221 for a test drive Kia Motors 271, Bukit Timah Road, #01-02, Balmoral Plaza Qunction of Balmoral Road). 324 Mazda For Sale
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      721 13 326 Mercedes For Sale ALMOST '78 MERCEDES Benz 200, metallic silver, s/rims. Hifi, COE, well-kept, call *****96 ALMOST 'S3 MERCEDES E2OO, 1 owner, nice no. OMV $SIX. Beautiful cond. Pg. *****181 ALMOST '83 MERCEDES 190E 1.8 auto, s/rims. Leather seats, white, showrm. 741-8888 BKW ALMOST 96 MERCEDES S32OL auto. Full
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      427 13 325 Mercedes For Sale 325 Mercedes For Sale 325 Mercedes For Sale 325 Mercedes For Sale Advance Investment Scheme fcs*BjMMßl^««|^^s^~^^s*** s^ m B^blbV^Bß^bW B.«MB^99SbM <iliimjii__[ ""^-^BBM '^^'l^*""' The Advance Investment Scheme is designed so you will benefit most from your investment. Either you get your Mercedes or a huge Return
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      584 13 326 Mitsubishi For Sato MOTOR-EAST PTE LTD Brand Now Mitsubishi Paiora Junior ZR-2 Inclusive of COE. 1 year warranty. Immediate registration. TEST DRIVE AVAILABLE CALL: 868-6838 IMM BLDG. LEVEL 5 Daily: 10wn. to Bpm. 12/90 LANCER 1.3 GLX $35,800. 7/'B9 Lancer 1.5 GLXi $27,800. 6/ J B9 Lancer 1.3 GL
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      564 13 325 Mercedes For Sato 325 Mercede* For Sale wmSmßjl Hv All cars supplied by Cycle Carriage, The Authorised Distributor for Mercedes Benz Models Available C2OO, C 230, C2BO E2OO, E230. E2BO, E320, S2BO, 5320, 5420, S5OO, S6OO SL2BO, SL32O, SLSOO, SL6OO SLK2OO, SLK23O(K) HI 87 Upper East Coast Rd. /T\
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      446 13 328 Nissan For Sato DEC. '82 NISSAN Pulsar 1.0. COE 10/2001. Good condition. $21,000 0.n.0. Page *****-582. END '94 SUNNY 1.6. ABS, s/rims. New tyres. $77K. CD player. Showroom cond. Tel: *****04 MID '90 SUNNY I.6SSe-Auto/ White/ Blue. Manual. ABS. Bidded number. *****00 MID '93 SUNNY 1.5. Manual. New tax.
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      872 13 330 Opel For Sale 1 OWNER, OPEL Kedet 16 Saloon, grey colour. 100% accidentfree. Agent maintained. Tip-top showroom condition. View: Champion Motors, No. 2 Pandan Crescent. Tel. 774-9747/ 774-9748. 5/91 OPEL OMEGA 2.0 i S'wagon, Auto, Owner leaving to USA. OMV $29K. Priced to sell $53K1 660-8813 (Day) 734-6274 (Evening)
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      446 14 332 Peugeot For Sale 332 Peugeot For Sale 332 Peugeot For Sale 332 Peugeot For Sale p— M I For under $670 per month*, you can drive offina Peugeot today! cnrr ____^^^_L __r THERE'S NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO OWN A PEUGEOT. PURE DRIVING PLEASURE IS NOW EASIER TO
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      145 14 WE GUARANTEE World of exciting possibilities for owners, it can save you a lot of time money... Buy sell '80 -92 VIKI plus other belplink 500 gifts FREE! Citidrive Services *****51/9-*****09 (24 hours) MID '91 LEGACY 1.8 auto., orig. beautiful cond. Loan/ trade-in. Selling $41,800. 288-4964. MID '94 IMPREZA Sportswagon
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      511 14 342 Suzuki For Sale 1 OWNER, FEW units, 10/94, 5/96, Suzuki Swift 1.0 4-door. S/rims. Central lock, alarm, 100% accident-free, new tax/ tyres, under agent maintenance/ warranty. Very Tow mileage. Loan/ trade-in welcome. View. Champion Motors, No. 2 Pandan Crescent. Tel. 774-9747/ 774-9748. ARE YOU TOUGH Enough? '93 model Vitara
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      867 14 344 Toyota For Sale 344 Toyota For Sale f^* i T I "H k LV^_li _L I k L .^T_L.^_ L__L_l _f^ BRAND NEW TOYOTA CARS LEXUS GS3OO $232. 000 -LEXUS ES 2.5/ 3.0 $205,000/ $215,000 CAMRY 2.2 (Full specs) $165,000 *IPSUMMPV7SEATER $158,000 MARK II 2.OAUTO J|L $173,000 Mm CHASER
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      627 14 11/2001. NICE PLATE, end '80 Corolla 1.3 3-dr. New paint s/rims. $17,300, Lot 6 Kallang Auto 12/88 COROLLA 1.6. Liftback. 2 owners. Orig. cond. Gold colour. Tel. 333-1181/ page: 9302-5662 12/90 CORONA CD auto, OMV $19K White, s/rims, 5 owners, $43.8K nett Tax 11/97. 9-*****18. 12/ '91 STARLET Lady owner.
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      627 14 356 Off-Peak Cars A BEST OFFER/ SELL All Used Cars Weekend/ Offpeak Cars Hq: Lot 7 Kallang Auto Ctr Mitt Ng (Bam 11pm) Br: Lot 8 Kaki Bt Carmart A HIGHEST OFFER/ SELL ALL WEEKEND/ OFF PEAK CARS *****05 from B.ooam. 11 pm. Contact Richard AR MOTORING Lot 41 Kaki
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      872 14 383 Vehicles Wanted ATTRACTIVE CASH OFFER! Scrap cars PARF or COE Private/ Co. Vehicles Commercial vans or pickups Viewing, location time at your convenience TAN HO SENG MOTOR CAR TRADING 139 Upper Paya Lebar Rd. *****3) Tel. *****03/ *****93 Mr Tan (Bam.- 11pm.) TANGLIN CARS PTE. Ltd. 73 Mackenzie Rd.
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      850 14 393 Motorcycles/ Scooters For Sale SPECIAL PRICE FOR Super 4 S' Model 'V, MBX $600 RXS $500, LC 125 $500, TZR $600, FZR 400, Mito 3,4,5 $1000, KDX 200 $1500, TW $1000, GXSR 400RR. $1800, GXS 400NSP, $1800, Skipper $500, Bendit $1200, NSR 125 $1000, CBR 400, RL $2000, GSX
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      868 14 404 009-10 Orchard/ Tanglin/ Holland PTE APTS Rent D.lO HOLLAND HILL Mans. 2200 sq.ft. 3 bdrms. Ground fir./ balcony. Face green. Renovated. Quiet. $8,800. 9-*****43/ 9-*****45 KF. D.lO LEEDON 11. Brand new. Next to Holland village. 2 bdrms. Easy access. Fully/ partial furn. $4200. Call NR-Kenwood *****16. MIRAGE TWR. BRAND
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      759 15 410 015-16 East Coast PTE APTS Rant D.IS PANAROMIC SEA view. Laguna pk. High fir. F/furn. 3+l. $2800. Shabana *****162 ERA D.IS SUMMIT. 3 bdrms. F/furn. Aircon. Immed. Full facilities. Renovated. $3500. Pg. 9-*****27 D.lO SUMMIT. HUGE 3+l. With gdn. patio. Apt. Fully/ p/furn. Immed. $3900. J Corp. 9-*****19. D.lB
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      985 15 420 Houses For Rant D.21 HILLTOP BRAND new semi-d. 3600 sq.ft. Near nature reserve, quiet very spacious. 4+l bdrms. $8200. *****77 FVR FIDEUO ST. 2V4 storey inter, terr. Newly painted, elevated land, 4bdrms. with aircon. 1 maid's rm. Immed. Vantage pg. 9-*****80 MENG SUAN RD Eaay access to SLE BKE
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      757 15 426 Rooms For Rant 21st CENTURY (HO) REAL ESTATE PTE LTD Uc«ncslteLADo4l-«eiß P^^^^^aaaW Baaai *fl£Z^ art Eb> J bk ROOMS IN ALL AREAS FOR RENT/ WANTED Foreigners, Corporate Clients, Expats., Students All. Enquiries Walcome. D.20 WINDSOR. F/FURN. Aircon rm. Balcony, newly renovated. Full facilities. Single professional only. $850. Pg. owner
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      490 15 440 001-08 City South-Wast HOUSES Sala WEST COAST VICINITY, renovated, 2-1/2 storey corner terr. 3+l. Split living/ dining. Sch./ mkt. Must viewl Sole agt. *****105 D.OB HONG LEONQ GDN. Semi-D. 7650 sq.ft. Newer design. Renovated. GR *****82/ *****957 D.OS WEST COAST. 999 yrs. 214--storey terr. 2000 sq.ft. 3+l+l. Renovated. Price
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      447 15 441 DO l-08 City South We«t PTE APTS Sale lO 2-BPM. BLK. 7B Hong Leong Gdn. West Coast Dr. 1200 sq.ft. 3rm. Condo. facilities. $750 K. Meet at the lobbyl 9-805-0808 ERA D.03 ANCHORAGE. 1238 sq.ft. 1-rm. 1 hall. F'hold. Full facilities. MRT. $850 K. *****582 RIDGE 0.03 ANCHORAGE 1880
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      594 15 445 DO9-10 Orchard/ Tanglin/ Holland HOUSES Sale D.lO NANYANG PRI. MGS vicinity. Breezy 3-storey corner terr. at Jin Lim Tai See, morning sun, 4 yrs. 2800/ 2600 sq.ft. 4+l bdrms. j autogate, f/aircon, tenanted. i $2.88 M Sole agt. Connie 457-9865 BUNGALOWS UNDER S6M Hua Guan 4700 sq.ft. New 54.3
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      569 15 446 009-10 Orchard/ Tanglin/ Holland PTE APTS Sale D.lO BALMORAL RD. vicinity. This Apartment was sold by an LV Agent. We can sell yours too or find you one. For results, pis. call Louis Yeap Realty tel: *****93. Jj |lIHQV!>Yeap D.09 GRANGE RD. vicinity. This Apartment was sold by an
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      603 15 446 DO9-10 Orchard/ Tanglin/ Holland PTE APTS Sale 0.10 VALLEY PK. 861 to 1808 sq.ft. Pool view. TOP soon. $1050 p.s.f. up. Harvest *****431 D.lO 2ND AYE. Junction. Brand new. 1388 sq.ft. 2 bdrm. F/aircon. F'hold. $980 K. *****388 ERA ESPEN HGTS. CALL to offer. 1571 sq.ft. TOP '98. Blk.
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      744 15 481 011 &21 Newton/ Bt Timah/ Clementi PTE APTS Sale D.ll CHANCERY VICINITY. This Apartment was sold by an LV Agent. We can sell yours too or find you one. For results, pis. call Louis Yeap Realty tel: *****93. D.21 MAPLEWOOOS (BRAND New!). 1776/ 1894 sq.ft. 3+l+l/ High/ low fir.
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      833 16 456 Dl 2-14 Balestier/ 455 D l 2- 14 Balestier/ 455 D l 2- 14 Balestier/ MacphsraotV Qeytang Macph«r«on/ Geylang Macpherson/ Geylang HOUSES Sale HOUSES Sato HOUSES Sato I r .(UMM^y^-^-^^tttaM V J^*yl £f\A^ r jißW.---'^ <^ Fortune View consists of 1 2 exclusive double „„*>*< s*tom Developer's storey town
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      435 16 456 Dl 2-14 Balestier/ Macphereon/ Geylang PTE APTS Sale WINDY HGTS. F'HOLD 2476 sq.ft. Pool view, high fir, 4+l well-kept. Facilities, MRT. View 11 -12pm. $525 p.s.f AIM *****23 D.12 KEMAMAN. F'HOLD. 3+l+l. 1711 sq.ft. Bright. 4 years. Facilities. $1.28 M. 95-717-689 ERA D.12 KEMAMAN PT/ De Angelo. F'hold. 2
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      159 16 460 Dl 5-16 East Coast HOUSES Sale OPEN HOUSE 3 6 PM. Sunday No. 18 Frank*! Avenue Brand new 2)4 storey bunglw. Freehold Area: approx. 5011/ 5300 sq.ft. 7+l+l rms/ Swimming pool Luxurious finest furnishings/ workmanship Autogate/ security alarm system Near MRT/ top schsV amenities Challenger Properties Pte Ltd Anthony
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      699 16 460 Dl 5-16 East Coast 460 Dl 5-16 East Coast 460 Dl 5-16 East Coast 460 Dl 5-16 East Coast 460 Dl 5-16 East Coast HOUSES -Sato HOUSES Sato HOUSES Sato HOUSES Sato HOUSES Sato B^KEW GATE P^ At Upper East Coast Road /Kew Drive 3 Storey Cluster Houses With
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      127 16 D.15 FRANKEL VICINITY. This Semi-d. was sold by an LV Agent. We can sell yours too or find you one. For results, call Louis Yeap Realty Pte. Ltd. Tel: *****93. D.15 STILL ROAD vicinity. This Semi-d. was sold by an LV Agent. We can sell yours too or find you
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      127 16 ayejHsjsjsjsjßMsjsjM^i! D.16 OPEN HSE. From 2pm-spm. BEDOK RISE 2 storey Semi-D. F'hold 3478/ 2850 sq.ft. Big rms. 4+l aircon. Near MRT *****942 Dl 6 SUNBIRDI 2 Storey Corner Terrace. Freehold. Privacy. Huge land 3686 sq.ft. 101% move-in Near MRT Serene *****393 ERA OPEN HOUSE 2-6PM 10A Aida St. F'hold Semi-D
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      66 16 111 loulsYeadß oTi 5 GOODMAN ROAD vicinity. This Bungalow was sold by an LV Agent. We can sell yours too or find you one. For results, pis. call Louis Yeap Realty tel: *****93. OPEN HSE. 2.30-BPM. New semi-d 12A Bedok Walk 4062 sq.ft. F'hold 6+l rms, nice cosy design. Big
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      512 16 460 Dl 5-16 East Coast HOUSES Sale CHALLENGER PROPERTIES' D.14 Kembangan d/storey semi -d 3600 sq.ft. 4+l cosy gdn 91. 9 M D.I B Off Frankal d/storey bun glw. 4300 sq.ft. s+l. Good price D.lB Siglap Aye majestic d/storey bungiw. 7790 sq.ft. 5+2. D.lB Dunbar Walk D/storey semi-d. 4000/ 3000
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      510 16 460 D l 16 East Coast HOUSES Sale F'HOLD, FOREVER IS Yours 0.15 3/storey inter, terr. Joo Chiat Aye. 1600/ 2400 sq.ft. 5 rms. with 4 attached. Move m cond. Neat park/ MRT/ Tao Nan Sen./ CHfJ South facing. 51.56 M yet neg. 9505-2993 SML Exclusive. NO. 11 JEDBURGH Gdn.
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      614 17 400 DlB-16 East Coast HOUSES Sala TTTTT— "I SBSgBS D.IB SEMI-D. 3300/ 5000 sq.ft. 2ft-Storey basement. 4+l roof gdn. Urgent!. Gateway *****437 D.IB STILL RD. New 3-storey semi-d. 2700/ 2200 sq.ft. F/aircon. 4*l. F'hold. Pg. 9-*****42 ST D.lB T. KURAU d/storey corner. 3401/ 2292 sq.ft. 4+l. F'hold. $I.BSM neg. Pg.
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      1172 17 461 Dl 5-16 East Coast 461 D l 5- 16 East Coast PTE APTS Sato PTE APTS Sato OPEN HOUSE (SUNDAY 2-6PM.) DOMAIN CENTRE 914 East Coast Road Opp. Siglap Centre Few units toft! Freehold, developer's 2 mins. walk to Cold sales exclusive low rise Storage, Siglap Ctr, easy with
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      461 17 465 D l 7- 18 Changi/ 465 Dl 7- 18 Changi/ 465 D l 7- 18 Changi/ 465 Dl 7-18 Changi/ 465 D l 7- 18 Changi/ 465 Dl 7- 18 Changi/ Pasirßis Pasirßis Pasirßis Pasirßis Pasirßis Pasirßis HOUSES -Sale HOUSES Sato HOUSES Sale HOUSES Sato HOUSES Sato HOUSES Sato
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      356 17 470 DI9-20 SerangooiV 470 D l 9-20 Serangoon/ 470 D l 9-20 Serangoon/ Thomson Thomson Thomson HOUSES Sato HOUSES Sato HOUSES Sato bI 1 Hfli -s£b^ BBs HB^ B^ft H Hi HI vaiikHH^CHl BBs Ha HI HI HI Bal Bta iHI BH BJBBJ B^C^^flV^sH HbwJbßJ BhL-^S MaTv^aß ill 111 11
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      108 17 NEW 2H-STOREY SEMI-D. at 34 Borthwick Dr. 2800/ 3100 sq.ft. s+l+l rms. F/aircon. Kitchen cabinet, autogate, alarm. Open hse. 2--spm. Call viewl 9603-8383/ 9416-6102/ 9808-8899 Sole mktg. agt. Dennis Wee Realty Pte. Ltd. JLN. RENGKAM (OFF Upp. Serangoon Rd.) 2-storey inter-terr. 2034 sq.ft. 3+l rms. F'hold. Near proposed MRT. JLW
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      124 17 Audrey 9319-8366 D.19 Specialist 2%-etorey semi-d. *3.2 M Jin. Songket Well renovated. s+l. 6,118/ 4,200 sq.ft. Park. NTUC. Pool. 3-etorey semi-d. S2.IM Richards Aye. 1 yr. new. 2,773/ 3,100 sq.ft. 6+l. Super quality finishes. MRT. 3-storey townhouse $1.28 M Simon Place. 4+l. 2,604 sq.ft. Designer decor. BRAND NEW 2)4 storey
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      273 17 470 019-20 Ssrangoon/ Thomson HOUSES Sale BafjjmflHßmfl D.19 OPEN H'SE 3-spm. D.19 No. 20 Bunga Rampai Place 2 storey corner terr. 3800 sq.ft. 3+l Renovated. Freehold. *****03 JH D.19. SSI.SM UP only! Brand new 3-storey terr./ corner. s+l rms. 999 yrs. Last stock. Semi-d. S$l.99M only! 3650/ 3000 sq.ft. Quick!
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      444 17 470 Dl 9-20 Sorangoon/ Thomson HOUSES Sato i D.19 SERANGOON GDN. vicinity. This Semi-d. was sold by an LV Agent. We can sell yours too or find you one. For results, pis. call Louis Yeap Realty tel: *****93. OPEN H'SE. SAT/ SUN 19TH ft 20TH, 2-6PM D.19 FREEHOLD CLUSTER SEMI-D
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      786 17 470 Dl 9-20 Sarangoon/ Thomson HOUSES Sate D.20 FULTON CORNER terr. 2,400/ 2,200 sq.ft. s+l. Aircon. Au togata. 999 yrs. Asking $1.84 M. OCBC Property Svcs. 9219-8925. D.20 SOO CHOW Garden. 2 storey corner terrace. 3630 sq.ft. F'hold. High land. 3+l. Near Thomson Yaohan. 9-*****52 C&H. D.20 THOMSON OREEN Eat.
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      491 18 471 Dl 9-20 Serangoon/ Thomson PTE ARTS Sale D.19 CHUAN PARK. Best blk.f Best view! 1174 sq.ft. Good layout. 2 rms. Well kept. Full facilities. Good valuel 9201-3342 LV 0.20 FAR HORIZON Gdn. penthouse 3907 sq.ft. 4+l. (Attached baths). Facilities. 99 yr. w.e.f '82. $435 p.s.f. *****894. Pavilion. 0.20 FAR
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      363 18 475 D22-28Weot 475 D 22-28 West 475 D 22-28 West North North ft North HOUSES-Sale HOUSES-Sale HOUSES-Sale B\ KiJT'/J XX I/I\im\ Is bmbtJp m m^^3h By yiunu^pn? Outstanding architectural W/estWOOD^-^ designs p ARK ZHs^s. Contemporary elegant v^ y r //^^>^ facades '-^^^C New T yp e A2 desj 9 n
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      427 18 OPEN HSE. 12.30 to 5.30pm at 80 Dedap Rd today. Facing park South. Close to mkt./ shops/ MRT/ 7mins to town. 4442 sq.ft. Rare opportunity. *****933/ *****461 1 1 1 IwisYtAC 1.1 I BTCflflffjgr .-< mm^ D.28 SELETAR HILLS vicinity. This Semi-d. was sold by an LV Agent. We can
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      532 18 D.28 MIMOSA CRESC. 2 storey bunglw, 7200 sq.ft., f'hold, approved for 2ft storey, surrounding gdn, big quiet. Pg: *****020 AR D.28 NERAM RD. Must view! Gorgeous 2/storey terr. F'hold. 4 bedrooms. Jacuzzi. No regrets. Forward *****880/ *****00 D.28 SELETAR HILLS Estate. New 2% storey bungalow. 4760/ 4400 sq.ft. 6+l. F'hold.
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      916 18 476 D22-28We$t North PTE APTS Sale BEST BUYI HILLVIEW Park. 3+l. 1346 sq.ft. High fir. Good view. Near sch./ mkt./ shops. 1 year old. Asking $990 K. Agent: *****926. CASHEW HGTS. 999 yrs. Resort ambience. 1227/ 1647 sq.ft. (A2.) High/ mid/ low fir. Pool greenery view. Iris 9-310-3021 D.22 LAKEPOINT
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      1039 18 492 HDB Apts For Sale (Ang Mo Kio) OPEN HOUSE: 2-BPM. BLK. 280, #02-68 ANG MO KIO AYE. 2 Bright breezy. Very nice layout. All races eligible. 3 bdrms balcony store Split aircon to all bdrms. Renovated. Move m cond. An Opportunity Not To Be Mined! View To Offer! Rolf
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      672 18 492 HDB Apts For Sale (Ang Mo Kio) 8 'I' BLK. 501. Dr. to dr. MRT/ amenities. Central. All races. Valued $430 K. HBAG *****105 8 'I' HIGH fir. Blk. 648, corner, immed. regn. MRT/ central. Marble. Hurryl 9604-3232 Canaan. 8 T PT. Blk. Aye 10. Breezy, furn. move-in cond.
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      687 18 493 HDB Apts For Sale (Bedok/ Chai Chee) HDB OLD POLICY. 4 T Bedok S. 7 3rd level. Can contra. Dr. to dr. Move m. Valued $243 K. Price neg. Ibrahim *****045 ERA OPEN HOUSE 1-3PM. Low cash 5 'I' corner Blk. 164 Bedok S. Mid fir. Beautifully furn. MRT.
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      1020 18 493 HDB Apts For Sale (Bedok/ Chai Chee) LIFT LEVEL. 4 'NG' Blk. 128 Bedok North. Near mkt./ MRT. S29OK. Pg. 9202-1466 TP. LOW CASH! BEDOK N. 5-rm. Pt. Blk. 505, mid fir. No blocking. Near mkt., sch. *****489 C&H. LOW CASH! 4 'NG' Bedok North Blk. 108 no blocking,
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      740 18 493 HDB Apts For Sale (Bedok/ Chai Chee) iimi r v t 8-RM. BLK. 98 Bedok N. Renovated. Interim upgrading. Can contra. SR *****22/ 9605-8750 8-RM. PT. BLK. 417. Quiet Few steps to Bedok Central, MRT, interchange. Can contra. *****009 8-RM. PT. BLK. 417/ 55 Bedok UJ S. MRT/ central.
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      574 19 493 HDB Apt. For Sate 493 HDB Apt* For Sato 493 HDB Aptt For Sato 493 HDB Apt. For Sato 493 HDB Apto For Sato 493 HDB Aptal For Sato (Badok/ Chai Chaa) (Badofc/ Chai Chaa) (Badofc/ Chai Chaa) (Badofc/ Chai Chaa) (Badofc/ Chai Chaa) B^^£ h i£ h 2|
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      542 19 494 HDB Apts For Sale (Bishan) whouselq 8 T PT. Blk. 183, very high fir. Beautiful view. F/furn. Near MRT/ s/pool. Immed. regn. Can contra. (2-spm.) Kelvin 9494-8000 ERA ir&PEiri HOUSE 5-RM. BISHAN Blk 126 Open hse 12-3pm. #04-159. Bright/ Breezy. Renovated. Immediate. Low cash! Valued $497K, Pg.: 9590-9389 ERA
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      547 19 494 HDB Apts For Sale (Bishan) 4 'A' CORNER blk. 255 St. 22. Mid fir. Renovated. Can contra. $410K only! Pg. 9407-4105 Beta. 4 'A' CORNER, Bishan Blk. 228, renovated, spacious hall, amenities, view to offer! 9-*****26 CW 4 'A' OR. to dr. Bishan 267. Unblocked, renovated, aircon. Near schy
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      346 19 496 HDB Apts For Sale (Bukit Batok) BLK. 182 BUKIT Batok 3 1/2 Corner. Beautifully renovated, amenities, view to offer. Pg. *****12 Pacific BUY BEFORE NEW HDB measures! 3 'I' Bt. Batok 523. Mid fir, lift level, MRT, singles eligible. Can contra. Chew *****986 ERA EXEC. APT. WALK-UP Blk. 214.
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      754 19 496 HDB Apts For Sato (Bukit Batok) 3 'A7 4 'NG' Bt. Batok Blk. 536/ 232. Immed. regn. before 28/4/97. Lift landing. Renovated. Near amenities. Pg. 9-*****57 ERA 4 'NO' BLK. 313. Corner. Breezy. Mid fir. Can contra. MRT. Amenities. 100% move-in cond. Can move-in early. 9701-6163 C&H ACT FASTI
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      700 19 496 HDB Apts For Sal* (Bukh Batok) 3 "NO' BLK 136 Bt. Batok West Aye. 6. Price neg. All races. Amenities. Pg. *****831 3 NO' BLK. 304. Unblocked/ High fir. Marble/ cabinet/ aircon. Wellkept. Can contra. Pg: 9308 3692 3 'NO' BT. BATOK Blk 146. Lift level. Renovated. Mins. to
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      947 19 497 HDB Aptt For Sale (Bt Merah/ Q'towiV Talok Blangah) 2-HM. BEO CRESC. 24, Beautiful/ 3-rm. C'wealth Dr. Blk. 77/ En-bloc. Nile Rd., Kirn Tian. Rehousing benefits. 4-5 rm. *****582 RIDGE 2-4PM. 8 T PT. Wk. 143, Jin. Bt. Merah. Spacious 3+l. Pte. corner. Well kept. Balcony/ breezy. Near CTE/
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      747 19 499 HDB Apts For Sale (Central/City) 8 MINS. TO Lavender MRT, renovated, 3 'I' Crawford. Unblock, face S.E. Can contra. 9317-5776. 8-RM. PT. SPOmSWOODE blk. 110. Unblock. Well kept. Lift landing. Can contra. *****808 ERA 500 HDB Apts For Saia (Choa Chu Kang/ Bukit Panjang) CALL NOW! I! 8 'I'
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      1058 19 500 HDB Apts For Sale (Choa Chu Kang/ Bukit Panjang) 8 1' CCX Blk. 225. Low fir. Opp. MRT, Lot 1. All amenities. Move m cond. Valued $367 K. View offer! Pg: 9705-6891 SML, Exclusive 8 T CCX corner. 5 yrs. onlyl Blk 441. High floor. Beautifully renovated. F/aircon. Can
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      839 19 500 HDB Apts For Saia (Choa Chu Kang/ Bukit Panjang) 4 'A' CORNER Bile 108. Petir Rd. High fir. Renovated, amenities. Future LRT. Pg. *****263 ERA 4 'A' CORNER. Upgraded. Teck Whye. Blk. 4. High fir. Renovated. Amenities. 9-*****24. ET Co. 4 'A' CORNER Fajar Rd. Blk. 406, renovated, regd.
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      821 20 501 HDB Apts For Sale (Clementi/ Wast Coast) BUY NOW Ik Save on interest. Blk. 1 Ton Yi. 5 'I. High flr. 4 bdrms. View of Bt. Timah hill. Face N. Can contra. *****986 ERA BUY NOW ft Save on int Pt. «4fc. 13. Ghim Moh. Unblocked, high flr, superb
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      779 20 501 HDB Apts For Sale (Clamanti/ Wast Coast) i 3 'NG' CLEMENTI blk. 306, 308. High flr. Breezy. Near amenities/ MRT. Can contra. Pg. *****069 3 "NG' CLEMENTI Blk. 354. well kept. Valued $165 K. Also 3K-rm. Blk. 362. 9205-2743 Visa. 3 'NG' CLEMENTI Blk 341 Aye 5. High flr.
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      890 20 902 HDB Apts For Sale IGeylang/Eunos/ Macpherson) 3-RM. CIRCUIT RD. Blk. 62. high flr. Upgrading with attached toilet. Bright breezy. Near amenities. Early move-in. *****319 agt. 4 'S' ÜBI blk. 327. Mid. flr. Aircon. F/renovated. Amenitiea. Well kept. Move-in cond. Can contra. Valued. Owner 9595-7971. 8 "A' GEYLANG E. Blk.
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      702 20 504 HDB Aptt For Sale (Hougang/ Serangoon/ Yio Chu Kang) OPEN HOUSE 7-10PM BLK. 144, LOR. AH SOO #08-188 Excellent location Renovated High floor Quiet and facing park Valuation SBIBK You Decide The Price Chinese not eligible. Pg. 9690-1223 DRI ACT NOW) I $8K valuation. Last chance to enjoy HDB
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      775 20 504 HDB Apts For Sale (Hougang/ Serangoon/ Yio Chu Kang) URGENT SALE! LOW Cash I Serangoon 3 'NG7 4 'NG' Blk. 230/ 229. Near school/ central. 101% move-in. Pg. 9-*****88 agt. QTopßni) n 1 house 1 n 1.30PM. 3.30PM. Blk. 501 Serangoon N. Aye. 4. Beautiful cond. 5 yrs. m
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      1112 20 504 HDB Apts For Sale (Hougang/ Serangoon/ Yio Chu Kang) EXEC. MAW. BLK. 522 Hougang Aye. 6. Centra/, future MRT, circular balcony, marble. *****024 ERA EXEC. MAIS. SERANGOON N. Blk 138. Ground flr. Renovated. Good amenities. 9511-6949 AB EXEC. MAW. BLK. 533. Hougang Aye. 4. Lift level. Unblocked. South facing.
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      876 20 504 HDB Apts For Sale (Hougang/ Serangoon/ Yio Chu Kang) 4 "NG" CORNER Blk. 354. Low cash. Church/ sch./ central. Movein. All races. Jerry *****766 HSR. 4 'NG' CORNER Blk. 218 Serangoon Aye. 4, mid flr. Aircon. Amenities, 9-*****92/ 9-*****27 NC 4 'NO' CORNER Hougang blk. 311. Amenities, windy. Near
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      959 20 505 HDB Apts For Sala (Jurong) [QpraFlO 1 1 HOUSE' UNBELIEVABLE LOW CASHI 5 •A" Blk. 436 #03. Sun. 2-spm. Well renovated. Spacious hall. Grab before is gone! 9204-5998 ERA URGENT SALEI 8 "I* Jurong E. Blk 305. Low fir. Marble. Mm. cash. View to offer. Bring cheque. Can contra.
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      1162 20 505 HDB Apts For Sala (Jurong) OPEN HSE. 2-6 pm. 4-rm. corner Jurong E. blk. 208. F/renovated. IMM/ MRT. 9-*****99 Proserve PRICED TO SELLI Exec. mais. Blk. 548 Jurong W. St. 42. Face park. Valued. 9411-7914 Lite. TIP TOP COnOI 81k. 332 Jurong East. High floor. MRT. Maggie *****882 ERA
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      920 20 505 HDB Apts For Sale (Jurong) 8 T JURONG East blk 234. Renovated. Move m condition. View to offer. Pg. *****542 Malpore S-RM. PT. BLK. 227/ 5 T 923, 727/ 5 A' 404. Low price. Renovated. MRT, mkt. Co-broke. *****88 B-RM. PT. BLK. 203 226. 5 T 258 Jurong E.
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      508 21 512 HDB Apts For Sale tPaair Ris/ Changi) OPEN HOUSE 2PM TO SPM All Pasir Ris 5 yrs. Exec. Apt. Blk. 483 #08 3 unto, high/ low fir. Design er decor. Valued 5565 K. Exec. Apt. 841/ 838/ 249 Mid fir. F/renovated. MRT. Exaa. mais. Blk. 422 At valuation! Designer
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      454 21 512 HDB Apts For Salo (Pasir Ris/ Changi) SUN. 3-6PM. BLK. 535, #03-284. Pasir Ris Exec. Apt. Just 5 yrs. Low fir. Unblocked. Mins. to MRT/ shopping centre/ park/ amenities. Can contra. Albert 9805-2316 ERA. (ollrarfD 1 1 HOUSE 1 1 TODAY 2-BPM. 4 A' Pasir Ris Blk. 484, #11-375,
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      413 21 512 HDB Apts For Salo (Pasir Ris/ Changi) ffprari 1 HOUSE SUN. BLK 124. Corner 5 'I' Pasir Ris. High fir. Nice view. Move-in cond. Contra. Near amenities. 9616-3128/ 9315-5800 Exclusive fQlWfol I HOUSE l SUN. 1-SPM. 8 'I' Blk. 113, Pasir Ris St.ll, low fir. Move m cond. Near
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      1112 21 512 HDB Apts For Salo (Paair Ria/ Changi) BLK. 846. 847 Exec. mais. High fir. Last offer $630 K. Pond view, breezy, N.S. facing. *****948 Agt. BLK. 888. 4 *A7 415. 5 "I' Pasir Ris. Unblock. Nice layout. Renovated. Well kept. MRT. 9402-8602 CASH SIBK ONLY. Designer decor. Exec. Apt
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      571 21 514 HDB Apts For Sale (Tampines/ Simei} Calyour I ERA Real Estate Specialist or ERA OPEN HSE. 2 BPM B 'A' TAMPINES BLK. 127, #***** Low cashl Renovated Greenery Near market/ MRT/ school Can contra. Valued $430K All races Please bring along chequel Pg. *****026 Rajm ERA ERA SHOWHOUSE (11AM-IPM)
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      543 21 514 HDB Apt* For Sale (Tampines/ Simei) LOW CASH. 4 'A' corner. Tampines Blk 285. Access area. Movein. MRT/ schV mkt. All races. Valued $312 K. MP *****03/ *****119 MUST SELL! OPEN hse. 2-4pm. Any offer considerl 4 'A' corner Blk. 262 Tampines. Valued $315 K. By appt. only I
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      1039 21 514 HDB Apts For Sale (Tampines/ Simei) B T TAMPINES Blk. 872. High flr. Can contra. Bft yrs. old. Near amenities/ pool/ stadium. Hurryl Esmaco *****454 Jimmy Yang B-RM. BLK. 888 Tampines. Well renovated. Mid flr. All races. Near amenities. Valued $415 K. View to offer! Pg. 9307-3264 Colonial. ACT
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      1110 21 514 HDB Apts For Sale (TampineaV Simei) 3V.-RM. TAMPINES ST 81 Very convenient. Near amenities/ sch. Walk up. ET Co. Pg. 9606-8013. 3 'S' TAMPINES Blk. 433. High floor. Good facing. Near school/ wet market. SML §513-0567. 3/ 4/ B-RM. Tampines 107, 240, 925/ 212, 266, 910, 933, 813, 805,
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      711 21 514 HOB Apts For Sala (Tampines/ Simei) 8 'I' SIMEI Blk 154. High fir. 2 units. 10 mins MRT. Valued $413 K. Pg. 9405-4208 C&H 8 T SIMEI Blk. 156, 225, high fir, near amenities. East Point. Can contra. *****338 TP B T TAMPINES Corner bik.456. Must sell! Low cashl
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      798 21 516 HDB Apts For Sala (Toa Payoh/ Potong Pasifh** 3 T T. Payoh Blk. 128. High fir. Renovated. Single eligible. Near MRT. All races. Pg. 9 *****Q0 3 "I* T. Payoh upgraded vNttt ex tra rm. High floor. Best Wring Good amenities. 9211-5248 CW 3 T T. Payoh blk. 30.
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      2079 22 «18 HDB Apts For Salo (Yishun) J.SMITH PROPERTIES m ALLY PHANQ H.P. I *****928/ *****493 •r contra Exec. Apt. Blk. 791 fir. Unblocked. MRT %VaTued SSISK Exic. Apt. Blk 577 *»Low fir. Amenities. MRT. Pa)r friendly m efficient svea. -Owner* Selling Welcome. haj>:// www.webads.com.au/jsmith mi 2 OPEN HOUSE 2 to
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      3489 22 527 HUDC/HDB Apts Wanted (Rent/ Buy) GENUINE INDIAN FAMILY urgently requires 3/ 4/ 5-rm./ exec, mais. Good budget. Owners pis. call *****61/ 9-*****23. No agts. INDONESIAN PR NEEDS to rent or buy HDB flat. Will pay $100,000 or 12 mths. advance rent. Willing to wait 12 mths. *****22, no agts.
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        141 1 Flea markets C! make a comeback *J Sumiko Tan Pleasures and pains of the phone 4 YXM *M;*m^mb=\ t HL— HHT^ hMhhhmhb^hb h»"*" i ■hwE EvG ttjUBJ R I 2JK bHHMH ■H^^rtC Shß Cover design by RAYMOND LEE I GOLD COAST MT. TAMBORINE I FARMSTAY HOLIDAY I of only j^^fl
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        1573 2 On your Marks, Sparks go... LAST week, for the first time m 39 years since the British brand made its debut m Singapore, Marks and Spencer held a fashion show. On parade was the traditional English country fare m denim dresses and dou-ble-breasted tweed suits as well as the latest
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          MISS GOH MEE LENG,26 hotel executive
          83 6 TWO years ago, I used to buy sushi at Isetan Sushi once a fortnight. I used to see crowds buying, so I joined m. Now that it's not a novelty, I have stopped buying as there's no "kick" anymore. If I ever want to
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          67 6 I PREFER going to sushi restaurants, where I can have the sushi chef prepare it for me. I normally go to Japanese restaurants, like Shima m Goodwood Park, Kurama at Paragon or Sanga at Parkway Parade. I don't buy from supermarkets now as
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          74 6 I USED to buy supermarket sushi for lunch every Saturday, but have now stopped as I found that its quality was bad. It was not freshly-prepared the seaweed wrapping had gone soft and the rice mixture was mushy after it had been lying m
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          46 6 I HAVE been buying takeaway sushi ever since the outlet at Cold Storage Takashimaya opened m 1993. But now, I've stopped because by the time I take it home or back to the office, the sushi is no good anymore.
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        320 6  -  MAGDALENE LUM BITES SECRETARIES' WEEK is on this week and various eateries are vying with one another to come out with creative menus and activities to help bosses pamper their hard-working help in style. GRAND PLAZA: Spend at least $50 at the Saint Gregory Brasserie
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        595 7  - Tarts so thinly clad yet warm inside TEO PAU LIN It's the crusts on the tarts from Tong Heng snack shop that has customers smacking their lips CHEAP AND GOOD IT CANNOT be possible. An egg tart of any size simply cannot, by the law of physics, be supported by
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        738 7  -  MAH KAN KENG EAT OUT WALKING into the newlyopened Cafe Les Amis at the Asian Civilisations Museum can be a dazzling experience. For example, you will be hit by a host of smiling young faces. The staff look like they are all
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        850 8  -  JANET HO The Asian Civilisations Museum, which will be opened to the public on Tuesday, has gone for a hands-on and thematic approach to draw crowds FIFTY years ago, as a prefect, he used to bounce down the creaky
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        387 9 MAN-SIZE puppets of characters from the Ramayana will make the Indian epic come alive when the Asian Civilisations Museum's first temporary exhibition opens on Tuesday. The Nang Yai troupe from Thailand will use such puppets to perform Ramayana tales at Bras Basah Park
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        644 9 Beauty of Tao Nan 3-storey airwell was retained THE PuUlic Works Department (P. WD), fvhich is the principal aich it ect working on the conservation of the former Tao Nan School building, found it easy 1 restoring" it to its former glory. But it had difficulties converting the dilapidated, 85--year-old
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        837 10 FRANCESCA NATHAN gels a great kick from walking on a volcanic plateau m Java and going right up close to the steaming crater 2 >CAN you smell the lava?" asked my tour guide lyI stepped out of the airconditioned van, a stone's
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        246 10 LABUHAN: Annual festival at Parangtritis beach m which devotees offer gifts to appease the Queen of the South Sea. The ceremony, called Labuhan, is set by the lunar calendar and takes place this year on Nov 30. VESAK DAY: Hundreds of thousands of people converge on the Borobudur
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        148 10 YOGYAKARTA is located m the souther^ part of Central Java. It has an autonomous enclave of about 30,000 ha with a population of about three million. Ifl VISAS: Singaporeans and Malaysians do not need one. FLIGHT INFORMATION: The easiest" route is to fly Silk Air to Solo, then
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        1155 11 Controversial actor/director Hugo Ng defends the nudes scenes m Dog Or God and tells WONG AH YOKE that the film k) -would have had more nudity had two of the actresses not objected ■uri? HUGO NG seems full of interesting image changes.
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        143 11 CANADA'S Celine Dion and the Fugees from Nejw York City were big winners at the recent 9th World Music Awards m Monaco. She was awarded for best-selling pop artist m the world, while the Fugees took honours for best pop group and best rhythm and
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        70 11 TOM HANKS, who made his directing debut last year with That Thing You Do!, will be behind the lens again for his new anthology series, From Earth To The Moon. Daily Variety says he will direct an initial segment starring Cliff Robertson, who won a Best
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