Today, 16 February 2002

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  • Title Section
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    8 1 TODAY Saturday > February 16, 2002 MITA (P) 063/11/2001
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    Lock icon Chee courts trouble again
    295 1  -  Zackaria Abdul Rahim HERE is one man who never fails to keep his date with controversy. Determined to give his two cents' worth on the tudung (headscarf) issue yesterday, Singapore Democratic Party chief Chee Soon Juan marched down to the Speakers' Corner to have his say.
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    Lock icon A cat called CC
    39 1 Reuters photo 77ra is the world's first cloned cat, called "CC". The kitten is the successful product of a programme aimed at letting people clone their beloved pets at Texas A&M University in College Station.
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    Al Qaeda's new COO
    563 1 Mastermind with deadly plans and no face THERE is no photograph of this man as he has taken care to stay away from cameras. All that American officials can say is that he is tall and slender and fairly light of complexion. They know that his
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      37 1 kZLsZjBBI A guide that gives you everything you want to know about the S-League. On sale tomorrow. See Page 29 AFGHAN MINISTER LYNCHED/3 Killed by impatient pilgrims DELL, HP SEE GROWTH/10 Strong year-end PC sales boost earnings
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  • HOT NEWS
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      Lock icon So many charges that he faces nearly 10,000 years in prison
      239 2 Reuters A FORMER customer service officer at a Singapore branch of British banking giant HSBC Holdings can be sentenced to nearly 10,000 years in jail on various charges of siphoning $12.6 million from an internal account Chong Seah Wee,
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      Lock icon Paid in blood ...
      451 2  - Paid in blood Elaine Quek Unwarranted anxiety? Ask the World War II veterans by elaine@newstoday.com.sg WHAT happened during the Japanese occupation and the Sept 11 terror attacks in the US have shown that the security environment can change without warning. These events, as well as those in Singapore's early years
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      Tudung views from Malaysia
      148 2 KUALA LUMPUR Five representatives of the Malaysian Muslim Scholars Association yesterday handed a memorandum to the Singapore High Commission in Kuala Lumpur, urging the Singapore Government to review its decision over the wearing of the tudung in national schools. But while it did this, some Malaysians
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      Lessons in enterprise
      113 2  -  Zackaria Abdul Kahim A CENTRE has been set up to help the Malay Muslim community here develop an entrepreneurial culture. The Ampro Centre for Entrepreneurship, Singapore (Aces) is an initiative by Ampro Holdings, the business arm of the Association of Muslim Professionals. It has been set up
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      Lock icon Jailed for hiding his bankruptcy
      163 2 Channel NewsAsia A BANKRUPT man who solicited renovation jobs and shares without disclosing his financial status has been sentenced to one year in prison. Randy Philip Ho Kam Seng, 52, has also been charged with undertaking renovation works through a company registered in his wife's
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      Lock icon PM's fall guy?
      387 3 Agencies Ex-minister expected to shield Howard in scandal CANBERRA Former Australian Defence Minister Peter Reith could well be a fall guy for the refugee scandal enveloping Prime Minister John Howard's government. The incident arose on Oct 7 when government officials said that some asylum seekers threw their
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      Yet another headache
      124 3 JAKARTA More political strife surfaced for President Megawati Sukarnoputri yesterday as a legislator from her Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) lodged a police report against the PDI-P secretary-general, Mr Sutjipto. Mr Haryanto Taslam filed the report alleging that Mr Sutjipto had deceived the President into signing a
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      Fighting for right to protest
      163 3 BANGKOK Proposals by the Thai police to restrict the people's right of assembly have come under fire from rights groups. The draft legislation on public assembly would require organisers of public demonstrations to seek permission in advance from local police or face fines of up
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      Lock icon Stranded haj pilgrims lynch Afghan minister
      300 3 Agencies KABUL When weary pilgrims stranded at Kabul airport on Thursday saw a minister get priority treatment, something in them snapped. They had been waiting foi days for a flight out to perform their haj in Mecca, but one of their flights was redirected
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      Made in Singapore, watched in Singapore
      286 3  -  Elisa Chia JULIAN Cheung, Eason Chan, Ruby Lin and Nicholas Tse may be big regional names but it's still home-grown stars like Zoe Tay, Fann Wong and Chew Chor Meng who are drawing in local viewers. As many as 958,000 viewers chose to usher
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      Lock icon Adopt a grandpa
      295 4  -  Leong Phei Phei CDC programme pairs seniors with a new family by pheiphei@newstoday.com.sg THIRTEEN-YEAR-OLD Juliana Ong (picture) is thrilled to have a new grandfather. Under the Adopt-a-Grandparent programme, she will go on outings with 82-year-old Mr Chan Sun Kwee (picture) and even share story-telling and karaoke sessions
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      DBS takes up volunteerism
      97 4 DBS Bank's Card Services division has adopted the National Volunteer Centre (NVC) as its community partner. The two will team up to promote volunteerism to more than 500,000 cardholders. Cardholders can redeem the perks accumulated through DBS Perks Rewards Programme for cash contributions. Five thousand perks
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      Wind to jump start music education
      283 4  -  Kim-Kyna Tan THE oft-heard refrain of talented musicians that there is no avenue for music education here may have sounded its last note. Singapore has just joined the world's only non-profit organisation for wind band music, the World Association for Symphonic Wind Ensembles (Wasbe).
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      Tough enough
      90 4 FOURTEEN guys from the Singapore Armed Forces Commando Formation took part in the Langkawi Ironman Triathlon in January and did Singapore proud. Although the time set for completion of the race is 17 hours, the triathletes were determined to finish the gruelling 3.Bkm swim, 180.2km cycle and 42.2km
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  • LETTERS
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      Too much school work? Well, you made the choice...
      200 6  -  Keng Huang Hing I REFER to Madam Lim Soh Chin's letter, "Too much school work, so my daughter sleeps less" (Today, Feb 11). I too have a daughter in Secondary 3. Unlike Madam Lim's daughter, my child does not suffer from
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      EZ-cards and bus captains
      143 6  -  Philip Liew I BOARDED a SBS Transit bus service 76 on the first day of the Chinese New Year to Yio Chu Kang MRT station. Although EZ-link stickers were not displayed, the bus captain confirmed that the EZcard reader was in operation. When I reached the
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      How far will the panel go?
      264 6  -  Lim Boon Hee Media scepticism reflects the public perception THE fact that an air of scepticism blanketed the media conference on the "remaking" of Singapore speaks volumes about the public's perception of past efforts. I admit that I am still ignorant of the S2l
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      Help our students
      171 6  -  Benny Wong MORE Singaporeans are opting for courses offered by overseas education providers. There are several commercial schools here which have linked up with top overseas universities. Many people take up distance learning courses at these schools because of the flexible study schedules and the reasonable fees.
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      Unity and piety in uniforms
      152 6  -  Seah Yam Meng I REFER to the letter, "Unity comes from the heart, not in the way we dress" (Today, Feb 14). I feel strongly that the writer is only partly correct. In the light of the Sept 11 attacks and the arrests of the
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      Unacceptable toilet standards
      89 6  -  Neil Wilkinson I WOULD like to congratulate the Government on its "Keep our public toilets clean" campaign. But the effort may seem like a waste of time and money when paper towels are not provided in the toilets. Also, none of the hand dryers I've come across
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  • BUSINESS NEWS
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      Lock icon SMEs benefit from low-cost software
      324 8  -  Leong Phei Phei by pheiphei@newstoday.com.sg SOON, local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will also be able to use a warehouse management system that only multinational companies (MNC) could afford. This is because technology company, DSC Systems, is on the way to developing a low-cost wireless
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      Europe FTA?
      261 8 It could address investments THE European Union (EU) is examining the idea of a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with Singapore. EU Trade Commissioner Pascal Lamy, who is visiting Singapore, discussed the possibility of an FTA with Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong during a meeting yesterday. According to
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      Dell, HP see $ growth
      255 10  - Dell, HP see growth Chan Chao Peh by chaopeh@newstoday.com.sg BETTER-THAN-EXPECTED demand for personal computers has allowed Dell and Hewlett-Packard (HP) to report profit growth. But analysts are cautious as they stopped short of making bullish calls for the industry. Earlier this week, Dell Computer met market expectations of a 5.1
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      Lock icon S'pore banks may recover from profit decline: Analysts
      403 10 Bloomberg SINGAPORE bank earnings for last year declined as the lenders increased provisions for loans as personal bankruptcies jumped by a fifth. But, with tlie Government raising growth estimates for the economy to between one and three per cent this year, bank
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      Lock icon The Enron effect
      356 11 Bloomberg Execs are owning up LONDON In recent days, UK companies ranging from software-makers Guardian iT and Baltimore Technologies to Rolls-Royce, have said some of the audited financial statements they have published are misleading. In some cases, regulators have blamed accounting firms. The disclosures, which come as
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      Jurong Tech's profit
      62 11 THE electronics contract manufacturer, Jurong Technologies Industrial Corporation, said its profit after tax attributable to shareholders rose 46.5 per cent to $8.3 million in the year ended Dec 31, 2001, from $5.6 million a year earlier. Its turnover rose 32 per cent to $205.9 million from $155.7
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      SPH's Januaiy job ads drop 42%
      96 11 SINGAPORE Press Holdings (SPH) had a 42 per cent decline in job advertisements in January from a year before, hurt by a slowdown in the economy. Job ads from manufacturers posted the biggest decline, falling 52 per cent, while advertisements from service-related companies fell
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      Lock icon Record Japanese bankruptcies
      145 11 -AFP TOKYO The number of Japanese corporate bankruptcies in January reached a postWorld War II record high of 1,620 with total liabilities of 1.067 trillion yen ($14,650 billion), a research firm said. "It exceeded 1,600 cases for the first time in January, the worst record in the
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      UNIT TRUSTS & FUNDS
      2919 12 UNIT TRUSTS FUNDS (All prices are indicative) Fund Name NAV/Bid Price Offer Price Aberdeen Asset Manaaement (Asia) Aberdeen Se-SingaporeDollar Fund 1.0015 1.0016 Aberdeen Se-American Opportunities 0719 0756 Aberdeen Se Asian Fixed Income 1.1/ 1.206 Aberdeen Se China Opportunities Fund 0.956 1.005 Aberdeen Se Continental Europe Equity 0.95 0.999 Aberdeen Se
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    • Market Watch
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        Market Movers
        102 12 Top Gainers Close Top Losers Close SIA 200 GreatEast C&C CITYDEV ShangAsia2kHK$ DBS F8N Thai Prim©200USS Asean200US$ OCBC 13.60 +0.30 13.10 +0,30 4.26 +0,26 6.80 +0,25 6.40 +0,25 14.90 +0,20 7.95 +0,15 4.52 +0,12 7.70 +0,10 13 40 +0,10 Creative 50 UOB Venture SPH 100 KepCor DBS Bh
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        Singapore
        72 12 SINGAPORE shares were grid-locked in a narrow range yesterday as profit-taking limited further gains after Thursday's sizzling rise. The psychological 1800 threshold remained a stubborn obstacle and most investors were content to lock in profits, especially as US indices continued to waver. The ST Index closed 6.36 points to
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        Malaysia
        81 12 THE local benchmark index got off to a firm start and continued to move higher as the day progressed, underpinned by institutional buying of selected quality issues. At the close, the KLCI was 7.2 points higher at 722. Good gains by heavyweights in the banking and gaming sectors contributed
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      Corporate Brief
      180 12 SIA fills more cargo and passenger capacity SINGAPORE Airlines filled more capacity on its flights this January than it did last year, the first increase in almost a year. The carrier said it filled 69.7 per cent of its available passenger and cargo space in January, compared with
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      Lock icon Tough measure
      221 13 Bloomberg Sony set to lay off 3,500 in Malaysian plant KUAjLA jLUMFUK bony nas ottered a retrenchment package to 3,500 workers at its Malaysian plant part of the leading consumer-electronics maker's efforts to pare costs and revamp unprofitable businesses. The package was offered on Feb 7 to non-production
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      Your S$1 buys...
      27 13 US$ 0.5467 UK£ 0.3831 Yen 72.390 HK$ 4.2643 RM 2.0772 Euro 0.6277 Rupiah 5586.6 Baht 23.861 Peso 28.044 A$ 1.0624 Rupee 26.639 Won 716.33
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  • WORLD NEWS
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      Is there a bomb in your bra?
      115 14 MANILA Bombs can be hidden in bras, say the Philippine police. Hence, they have proposed that bra inspections be performed on passengers entering or leaving the country, the Philippine Daily Inquirer reported yesterday. "Sophisticated bombs can be small enough to fit into a
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      Lock icon Fiery end to brawl
      34 14 Reuters photo. Fire-fighters battle the flames at Yarl's Wood immigrant detention centre near Bedford, Britain. The blaze broke out after a riot at the centre, in which some asylum-seekers escaped.
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      Lock icon Passing the buck?
      308 14 Agencies Bush asks developing nations to reduce gas emissions washijmj i ujn irying an means to defend his new climate plan, US President George W Bush singled out developing countries, saying they, too, have to take responsibility for greenhouse gases. Unveiling his alternative to the Kyoto Protocol,
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      Lock icon Enron whistle-blower jumps to Lay's defence
      294 14 Agencies WASHINGTON The former executive of Enron who blew the whistle on the company has protected former chairman Kenneth Lay in her testimony. Ms Sherron Watkins (picture), formerly the vice-president of Enron Corp, said former chief executive Jeffrey Skilling and former chief financial officer
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      Saddam safe till a successor is found
      225 14 WASHINGTON The Bush administration will not strike Iraq until it is clear who will replace President Saddam Hussein, the US-based global intelligence unit, Stratfor, said yesterday. At present, except for Mr Saddam's second son, Qusay, there appears to be no one ready to
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      What the regional papers said yesterday . . .
      222 14 What the regional papers said yesterday The Star/Kuala Lumpur Fire alert The Fire and Rescue Department has placed all personnel on alert and launched a special operation to fight forest and peat fires in several parts of the country. The Nation/Bangkok Outcry over golf course An ambitious tourism plan to
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  • UPFRONT
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      Lock icon Flying high on wings of love
      736 15 Agencies The world celebrated Valentine's Day with roses, fancy weddings and even potatoes PARIS Love it or loathe it, the world got passionate on Valentine's Day. From France to Iran, romantics said "fe t'aime" in different ways as they declared their affection on the
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      Lock icon Olympics figure-skating judge Le Gougne on thin ice?
      398 15 Today Foreign Desk SALT LAKE CITY Frenchwoman Marie-Reine Le Gougne (picture) once called international judging in figure skating a "vicious game". Now Ms Le Gougne herself has either become a victim of that game or an accomplice in its viciousness. Ms Le
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  • FAMILY
    • HEALTH
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        Model manners
        406 16  -  Rachel Lo Good manners require time and careful teaching NOTHING is more embarrassing at a social gathering than an impolite child, especially if the child is yours. There are ways to ensure that your child behaves. Many parents try to teach their child last-minute manners before the family
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        L'Oreal gives kids their own shampoo
        217 16 IT'S never too early to start caring for your child's hair. Here's a product that you and your kids will welcome. The new L'Oreal Kids Swim Sport Shampoo addresses the needs of children whose hair is affected by environmental pollutants. The shampoo washes away
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        Lens users risk eye ulcers
        214 16 RECENT research has revealed that contact lens users are at risk of getting eye ulcers even if they clean their lenses diligently. The cleaning fluids they use may fail to kill an infectious organism that can cause eye ulcers, BBC News reported. Called acanthamoeba, it
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        Lock icon Sleep less and live longer
        285 16 -Reuters LOS ANGELES Sleeping more than eight hours a night could shorten your life, according to a study of the night-time habits of more than a million Americans. Researchers from the University of California in San Diego (UCSD) found that adults aged 30 to 102
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        HEALTH LISTINGS
        123 16 The Influence of Diet and Emotions on Immunity American best-selling author (Lick the Sugar Habit, Healthy Bones and The Curse of Louis Pasteur) Dr Nancy Appleton will share simple principles to improve your health. She will talk about how you can cut your medical expenses by improving your
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  • LIMELIGHT
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      A new voice
      363 17  -  Low Shi Ping YES 93.3FM's Wei Bin gets a new show by shiping@newstoday.com.sg WITH the Chinese New Year, comes a new programme for radio station YES 93.3 FM. DJs such as Cai Wei Bin (picture) and Dasmond Koh will pair up to present the programmes. Wei Bin,
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      Wendy works all shifts
      197 17  -  Elisa Chia by elisa@newstoday.com.sg YOU will not miss Wendy Tseng on MediaCorp TV Channel 8. You start off Friday with this Taiwanese hosting the infotainment show Good Morning Singapore at 7am. Then, on the same day at 4.30pm, she comperes the skills variety programme Golden Age.
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      Lock icon Chandler meets Ally
      119 17 Reuters/Variety HOLLYWOOD Matthew Perry has a new lawyer in his life: Ally Mcßeal. The Friends star, who just signed for a ninth and final season of the hit sitcom, is closing in on a deal to guest star in two coming episodes of David E Kelley's Fox
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      Malay showbiz's greats
      173 17  -  Elisa Chia HAVE you cast your vote for Malay showbiz's biggest star? You have got till 9.30pm today. Pesta Perdana the fifth annual Malay award ceremony for the best programmes, directors and performers invites you to vote for the top three artistes in its Most Popular Personality
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      AND THE NOMINEES ARE...
      126 17 MOST POPULAR PERSONALITY 1 Zamberi A Patah 6 Mastura Ahmad 2 Marina Yusoff 7 Suhaimi Yusof 3 Era Farida 8 Haney Hadad 4 Khairudin Saharom 9 NajipAli 5 Suzairhe Sumarie lOErnalilah Abdullah BEST ACTOR 1 Roslan Kemat (SelagiAda Kasih -Jeritan Sepi) 2 Zaidi Ibrahim (Perca Kehidupan)
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  • Page 17 Miscellaneous
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      54 17 Y.E.S. 93.3FM's Programmes Time Belt Programme Title Host/s 7am I Oam Happy Breakfast Show Lin Ling Zhi Zhou Chong Qing I 1.30 am 2pm Naked Babe Feng Hui Shi 2pm Spm The Pat Work Bukoh Mary Spm Bpm Young Guns Chen LiYi Ding Zhi Yong 9pm lam Cross Road Junction
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  • WEEKEND STYLE
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      Spring a surprise
      286 18  -  Serena Sim Giordano continues to go one up with each new collection by serena@newstoday.com.sg SHORTLY after Giordano opened its first store in Singapore in 1985, it wasn't hard to stroll down Orchard Road and spot someone wearing a pair of Giordano jeans, topped with a Giordano polo
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  • MTORING
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      Big behinds sell better
      446 19  -  Colin Yong Spacious boot aside, this Skoda has superb handling by colin@newstoday.com.sg IN Singapore, nothing impresses the neighbours as much as a new car does. Not just any new car, but one that looks expensive and has lots of on-road presence. It's because of this Asian
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      SKODA FABIA 1.4 SALOON
      82 19 QUICKTAKES Ups Impressive build quality Spacious cabin and boot Dynamically accomplished Downs Questionable rear styling Interior looks bare Agent JTA Motors Pte Ltd Price $69,999 including COE SPECIFICATIONS Engine Type 1397cc,8V in-line 4 Maximum power: 68bhp at SOOOrpm Maximum torque: 120Nm at 2500rpm Gearbox S-speed manual
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      Volkswagen's record sales
      174 19 IN spite of the economic situation, the Volkswagen Group set a sales record of 461,000 units in the Asia-Pacific region last year, taking 5.5 per cent of the car market. This was disclosed at the group's annual press conference. Volkswagen Group Singapore, which oversees the South-east Asian
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      BMW rolls out its new 7 Series
      180 19 FOLLOWING its world premiere in September last year, the new BMW 7 Series (picture) was recently introduced in Singapore at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Performance Motors Limited's managing director Marc Singleton said that it was "without question, the most important new model launch for
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      COE prices
      35 19 February (closed bidding) (open bidding) Cat A I6oocc&below $30,003 $28,669 Cat B 1601 cc above $30,660 $31,465 Cat C Goods veh/buses $24,202 $25,001 Cat D Motorcycles $630 $652 Cat E Open $30,688 $31,999
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      Big behinds sell better
      446 20  -  Colin Yong Spacious boot aside, this Skoda has superb handling by colin@newstoday.com.sg IN Singapore, nothing impresses the neighbours as much as a new car does. Not just any new car, but one that looks expensive and has lots of on-road presence. It's because of this Asian
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      SKODA FABIA 1.4 SALOON
      82 20 QUICKTAKES Ups Impressive build quality Spacious cabin and boot Dynamically accomplished Downs Questionable rear styling Interior looks bare Agent JTA Motors Pte Ltd Price $69,999 including COE SPECIFICATIONS Engine Type 1397cc,8V in-line 4 Maximum power: 68bhp at 5000rpm Maximum torque: 120Nm at 2500rpm Gearbox 5-speed manual
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      Volkswagen's record sales
      174 20 IN spite of the economic situation, the Volkswagen Group set a sales record of 461,000 units in the Asia-Pacific region last year, taking 5.5 per cent of the car market. This was disclosed at the group's annual press conference. Volkswagen Group Singapore, which oversees the South-east Asian
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      35 20 February (closed bidding) (open bidding) Cat A I6oocc&below $30,003 $28,669 Cat B 1601 cc above $30,660 $31,465 Cat C Goods veh/buses $24,202 $25,001 Cat D Motorcycles $630 $652 Cat E Open $30,688 $31,999
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      BMW rolls out its new 7 Series
      180 20 FOLLOWING its world premiere in September last year, the new BMW 7 Series (picture) was recently introduced in Singapore at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Performance Motors Limited's managing director Marc Singleton said that it was "without question, the most important new model launch for
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  • INCINEMAS
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      London critics honour Rouge
      107 21 LONDON The London Film Critics' Circle has named Moulin Rouge the best international film of the year and Gosford Park the best British film. Nicole Kidman won the best international actress award for Rouge, while her co-star Ewan McGregor (picture) was named best British actor. Joel
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      Jack's Stupid film tops box office
      521 21  -  David Ngiau by david@newstoday.com.sg JACK Neo received the biggest hongbao over the long Chinese New Year weekend here. His film, I Not Stupid, opened last Saturday and topped the local box office with a $348,921 gross through to the second day of the Chinese
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      Lock icon Britney is not so innocent
      525 22 Reuters/Variety LOS ANGELES Pop princess Britney Spears makes a not-so-innocent movie debut this weekend. But the big question is not so much the wisdom of pop's most famous virgin losing her virginity on screen but whether it will be as big a bust (box office,
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      Best of the bad critics' blurbs
      323 22  -  Timothy M Gray, Variety by HOLLYWOOD About 18 months ago, some studio marketers invented a critic named "Dave Manning" and used "his" quotes in ads for its films. It was odd, not just because the execs felt there was a serious shortage of critics
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  • TIMEOUT
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      A brush with art
      518 24  -  Sian E Jay An art exhibition among books at Kinokuniya by ART has been a part of Irene Hong's life for over 30 years. She was first an art teacher and later a professional artist, showing her works in Singapore and abroad. Irene (picture) is proficient
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      Race in S'pore, then HK
      335 24  -  Rachel Lo by rachel@newstoday.com.sg THE search is on. A life altering chance to compete in the Hong Kong AXN Challenge is open to Singaporeans who want to take up the challenge. The Hong Kong AXN Challenge, which is scheduled for April 20, promises to excite
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  • SPORTS
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      Lock icon All in the hips
      451 30 Says Swedish eccentric Parnevik Golf Nissan Open Swede has hot Olazabal on his tail PACIFIC PALISADES Sweden's Jesper Parnevik (picture) carded two eagles on the way to an opening six-under-par 65 to take a one-shot lead at the US$3.7 million ($6.75 million) Nissan Open yesterday. Parnevik
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      Lewis wins, without fighting
      92 30 LONDON World heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis was awarded more than US$B million ($14.6 million) in damages yesterday after a US District Court found he had been defrauded by his former promoter and manager Panos Eliades. The New York jury awarded that amount as a result of
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      Webber outshines Jordan
      130 30 SACRAMENTO The Sacramento Kings recorded their 20th consecutive home win after outplaying Michael Jordan and the Washington Wizards 109-93 yesterday. Sacramento, whose 39-12 record is the best in the NBA, was led by All-Star Chris Webber, who scored 20 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists. But Webber's
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      Lock icon Minoza back for Caltex Masters
      305 30 Agencies FRANKIE Minoza has confirmed he will play in next week's Caltex Singapore Masters and Charity Pro-Am presented by Carlsberg. The Filipino number one, who shot a memorable 10--under-par 61 in last year's Caltex Masters, will join a starstudded field at the US$9OO,OOO ($1.6 million)
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      Cub Baihakki changes his mind
      496 31  -  Jose Raymond by j ose@newstoday. com.sg PROMISING national youth defender Baihakki Khaizan had his heart set on playing in the S-League this season. And Hougang-based club Sengkang Marine had expressed an interest in signing the talented defender. As he is currently on the National Football
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      Can the Lions regain lost pride in final tie?
      280 31  -  Stanley Ho TWO days ago, the Qatar under--23 side slapped a stinging 3-0 defeat on Singapore. Tonight, the Lions will be given a chance to avenge that defeat when the two sides meet in the third-fourth place playoff at the 33rd
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      Taufik banned by IBF until its board meets on the matter
      394 31  -  Kelvin Phang by kelvin@newstoday.com.sg SINGAPORE Badminton Association's star signing Taufik Hidayat has been banned by the International Badminton Federation (IBF), at least until it meets to resolve his case next week. Last Tuesday, the Indonesian Badminton Federation (PBSI) called
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      Lock icon Get your guide at the NTUC Income Fantastic Playoff 2002
      251 32  -  Stanley Ho TO KICK off the 2002 NTUC Income S-League season, S-League club mascots will be joining players and fans in an afternoon of fun and games at the NTUC Income Fantastic Playoff tomorrow. Held at Ngee Ann City, this
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      Lock icon Hockey's Maradona
      570 32  -  Kelvin Phang Pakistani legend hopes for Germany in World Cup final by kelvin@newstoday.com.sg THOUGH I've never seen Pakistan hockey legend Shahbaz Ahmed, even in a photograph, the moment he arrived fashionably late for this interview, I somehow knew it was him. Strolling in with his ultra cool sunglasses
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      Hewitt and Agassi to clash
      109 32 LONDON Lleyton Hewitt and Andre Agassi are seeded to clash later this month, but the Australian world number one is not bothered in the slightest his former coach and confidant, Darren Cahill, is now in the American's camp. The two baseliners are both planning comebacks
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      Test for England
      107 32 LONDON Reigning Six Nations champion England should see its championship credentials put to the test when it faces Ireland here at Twickenham today. Both teams comfortably won their opening matches of this season's campaign, with England beating Scotland 29-3 in Edinburgh while Ireland walloped Wales by a
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      Cricket rumble
      63 32 WELLINGTON The row between England and former India captain Sunil Gavaskar seems set to rumble on with ECB chief executive Tim Lamb seeking the intervention of cricket's governing body. Gavaskar labelled England the "champion whingers of world cricket" in a column after head coach Duncan Fletcher complained about
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      The mouse returns
      484 33 Forthe latest FA Cup scores, call the Today Infoline at 1900-912-1122 FA Cup Newcastle v Man City how will the Geordies treat ex-manager? LONDON Former England star Alan Shearer is in no doubt Kevin Keegan (picture) will be treated like a returning king when first division leader
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      Real raring to go as season heads for final furlong
      333 33 Primera Liga Athletic Bilbao v Real Madrid champ almost back to full strength MADRID Real Madrid coach Vicente Del Bosque is not known as an especially religious man. But he was offering up some quiet prayers during the week that
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      Lock icon Harry Potter highly prized in Serie A
      295 33 Reuters Serie A Lazio v Chievo fairytale coming to an end? MILAN Chievo coach Luigi Del Neri, who has masterminded the club's rise from Serie B towards a possible place in the Champions League, says he is considering his future with the club.
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      Venga: Fans have role to play to make S-League exciting
      300 34  -  Stanley Ho ULTIMATELY, if local football fans want to watch entertaining football in the 2002 NTUC Income S-League, they have to give their full support to the teams. So said Woodlands Wellington team manager R Vengadasalam (picture) yesterday. The veteran
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      Lock icon Jeev leads. Lam six behind
      91 34 Agencies INDIA'S Jeev Milkha Singh fired a flawless six-under 65 for a one-shot lead after the second round of the US$3OO,OOO ($548,000) Indian Masters yesterday. Right on his tail with an eight-under-par 134 aggregate is Thailand's Prayad Marksaeng, a regular on the Asian and Japanese
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      Lock icon Yagudin makes history
      578 34 Agencies Russian, just 21, joins ranks of all-time greats with near-perfect routine SALT LAKE CITY Alexei Yagudin (picture) captured the men's figure skating title yesterday with a near flawless performance, but struggled to come to terms with the piece of Olympic history he had made in the
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