Today, 9 December 2003

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    14 1 TODAY /A=djaCorp todayonline.com Tuesday December 9,2003* mita (P) 002/11/2002 TODAY todayonline.com Tuesday December 9,2003
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    Mystery flu and its myths
    608 1  -  Lee Ching Wern Vaccination frenzy but most adults not at risk by chingwern@newstoday.com.sg SINGAPORE'S breathless rush to get itself vaccinated against the mysterious Fujian flu virus continued yesterday, with the Sing Health cluster polyclinics admitting that they could run out of vaccines by the end
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      66 1 TODAY IS SINGAPORE'S 2ND LARGEST CIRCULATING DAILY NEWSPAPER! pw m t <v y A> HP [Guaranteed Terms and conditions apply. Buying a life insurance policy is a long-term commitment. An early termination of the policy usually involves high costs and the surrender value payable may be less than the total
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      42 1 NEWS^yiEWS karim raslan Don't rob the Malays of their defence against extremism/2 sia cries foul Says approval for Cathay's trans-Atlantic flights is unfair/10 SIMON TAY The Tokyo summit is a good occasion for Japan and Asean to forge new ties/20 SHARiYOURFR«CO PY
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      59 1 I DRAMA, I DRAMA I NIGHT! I With its tears, snipes I and upsets, the Star I Awards was an excellent I I reason to stay home MM I \v^ > v HH R] SHY^Cu v^^l I SHOCK WIN FOR SINGAPORE I Swimming I team stuns I Malaysians X I
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    The shield of culture
    751 2 News Comment/Karim Raslan Don't rob Malays of their defence against extremism AT LAST week's Raya Open House co-hosted by United Malays National Organisation (Umno) Youth, Puteri and Womens' wings, the guests were entertained by Malay dancers and singers. A few days later, Datin Seri Endon Mahmood
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    Lock icon They get under our skin
    594 3  -  Lee Chins Wern Product know-how, customer relations are elements of Nu Skin's success by chingwern@newsto day, com. sg IT WAS one hour past closing time. After serving 300 customers and standing for the past 12 hours, all showcase supervisor Frieda Lee felt like doing was
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      4 3 Innovation Singapore Redefining Service
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      123 3 f EXCELLENT pCERVICE INWARD Launched in 1994, the Excellent Service Award or EXSA is a national award that recognises individuals who have delivered outstanding service. It seeks to develop service models for staff to emulate, create service champions and professionalise services. EXSA is managed jointly by SPRING Singapore and seven
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      Lock icon Less carrot, more stiok
      558 4  -  Elisia Yeo African countries likely to redouble diplomatic efforts by elisia@newstoday.com.sg ABUJA (Nigeria) It was a decision the Commonwealth made with their eyes open and it resulted in an expected reaction by Zimbabwe's President, Mr Robert Mugabe. Zimbabwe announced its withdrawal from the 54-nation group of
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      SAF officer faces 67 corruption charges
      235 4 SEVEN Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) personnel will testify at the trial of Lieutenant-Colonel Ong Beng Leong, who has been charged with 67 counts of corruption. Lt-Col Ong, who went on trial yesterday, is accused of submitting fake bids for repair works totalling almost $1.2
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      165 5 LONG LIVE DREAMS The American Express' Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Gold Credit Card now rewards you with even more KrisFlyer miles. 50% to be exact. All we ask is that you charge 555,000 to your Card over the next 13 months from now till December 31, 2004. You'll receive double miles
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  • HOME NEWS
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      Singapore Snippets
      239 6 Orders for corporate gifts slack Corporate gift suppliers said that orders are down by about 30 per cent. C and X Marketing, which has been in business for 20 years, said some private companies have slashed their budgets by about half. PS One has experienced a drop in
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      LTA drives e-payment
      349 6  -  Madeleine Chong and wins Minister Innovation award by madeleine@newstoday.com.sg AN E-PAYMENT service that allows motorists to pay their vehicle-related fines through the Internet and their mobile phones is one of nine projects from the Ministry of Transport (MOT) that will receive the Minister Innovation Award today. The
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      No need to fear this attack
      286 8  -  Lim Kong Hiong It is the lack of knowledge that is leading to epileptics being discriminated against I REFER to the report, "Triumph of ignorance" (Today, Dec 8). Employers may not deliberately discriminate against epileptics. The reasons why many epileptics are rejected could be
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      Flu: Need to educate public on hygiene
      154 8  -  /wwe Wheatley I REFER to the report, "Steps to fight flu virus being put in place" (Today, Dec 8). It is heartening to know several precautions are in place. I do, however, believe that more could be done to educate the public. If
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      Sorry, this is what the Minister said
      144 8 IN the report, "Helping hand for parents", (Today, Dec 8), the statement, "One possibility is to lower maid levies for those who need maids to tend to elderly parents", was wrongly attributed to the Minister with the Prime Minister's Office, Mr Lim Hng
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  • BUSINESS NEWS
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      SIA chief cries foul
      252 10 Approval of Cathay's London-New York flights seen as unfair advantage SINGAPORE Airlines is unhappy over a new treaty between the British and Hong Kong governments that allegedly gives unfair advantages to its rival, Cathay Pacific, according to The Guardian newspaper. The UK daily reported yesterday of
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      MAS reminds banks
      141 10 The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has reminded banks to seek its approval before setting up additional locations to receive applications for consumer credit products, in accordance with section 12 of the Banking Act This is to "minimise the likelihood of customers being rushed into hasty decisions"
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    • Market WATCH
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        ST Index —1,719.33 -13.67
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        Singapore
        218 10 SHARES ended lower yesterday in thin trade, mirroring Wall Street's falls on Friday after a disappointing set of US jobs data. The ST Index closed down 13.67 points, or 0.8 per cent, at 1719.33, off an intra-day low of 1713.02. On the broader market, losers outnumbered gainers 257 to
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        SGX most active
        56 10 )y volume bartered ieautyChina iagle SiantWTech iastgate \lliedTech (XD lunningdale iingTel tfultiVis Close 1.580 0.405 0.090 0.390 0.200 0.510 0.355 0.415 1.790 0.315 Change -0.070 -0.025 -0.015 -0.015 +0.005 -0.020 -0.015 +0.010 -0.010 -4.2 -5.8 -14.3 -3.7 +2.6 -3.8 -4.1 +2.5 -0.6 '000 22,65: 15,89: 8,471 6,621
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        SGX top rises
        75 10 By$ Venture Close 20.500 Change +0.500 By percentage Colorland Close i 0.085 Change +41.7 FSN 11.700 +0.100 Strike W*****5 0.020 +33.3 SreatEast 10.700 +0.100 SHCCap 0.145 +11.5 3CBC SPH100 'erebosPac Noble 12.000 19.500 3.260 3.020 +0.100 +0.100 +0.060 +0.040 Hersing Teamsphere Broadway Econ HC 0.170 0.125 0.150
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        SGX top falls
        77 10 By$ Creative 50 Close 18.000 Change -0.500 By percentage L&M Close 0.010 Change -33.3 Hyflux SIA SIA 200 1.530 11.900 11.900 -0.370 -0.200 -0.200 Benefun 20k Hyflux El-Nets 0.015 1.530 0.025 -25.0 -19.5 -16.7 UOB STI ETF 100 C&C CITYDEV 12.800 17.350 6.100 5.900 -0.200 -0.150 -0.100
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        World markets
        57 10 Index Nikkei 225 Value *****.34 Change Pts -328.12 -3.16 Hang Seng Sydney All Ords laiwan Weighted *****.44 3226.20 5847.15 -137.29 -5.90 -52.90 -1.11 -0.18 -0.90 Korea Composite 784.80 -4.61 -0.58 KLCI 784.03 -2.95 -0.37 Thai SET Index 664.36 +5.07 +0.77 Jakarta Composite Phils Composite Shenzhen B 647.77 1349.87
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        Lock icon Commodities
        18 10 SGX, Bloomberg Information provided by 3old us$/oz iilver us$/oi 08.200 5.510 Rubber centsAg Palm oil RM/tonne 187:
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        Your S$1 buys
        36 10 US$ 0.5827 UK£ 0.3369 Yen 62.748 HK$ 4.5237 RM 2.2143 Euro 0.4788 Rupiah 4950.03 Baht 23.2497 Peso 32.2408 A$ 0.791 Indian Rs 26.5682 Won 693.704 C$ 0.7605 Yuan 4.8229 NZ$ 0.9035 NTS 19.8724
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      Lock icon The climb back begins
      376 11 Bloomberg Global Crossing plans to emerge from bankruptcy this week GLOBAL Crossing, whose bankruptcy filing two years ago cost investors US$4O billion ($6B billion), plans to emerge from bankruptcy protection as early as this week, sources said. The company, which owns and operates a worldwide fibre-optic
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      Lock icon corporate briefs
      297 11  -  Dow Jones Dow Jones Agencies Channel News Asia Bloomberg Channel News Asia Fraser Neave has secured a $300 million five-year transferable term loan facility arranged by OCBC, Credit Agricole Indosuez and Standard Chartered. Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) said its freight rates rose 21 per cent on year to
      – Agencies; Channel News Asia; Bloomberg; — Channel News Asia  -  297 words
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      Wyeth to shut down Singapore plant
      184 12  -  Dow Jones PHARMACEUTICALS giant Wyeth said yesterday that it will shut down its Singapore hormone drug manufacturing plant in Tuas by June and lay off 200 workers. The Singapore plant is dedicated to manufacturing hormone replacement products, whose sales have plummeted after a study
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      Lock icon Virgin makes Aussie splash
      332 12 Reuters Shares open at a 7% premium on debut SHARES of billionaire British tycoon Richard Branson's Virgin Blue rose eight per cent on its stock exchange debut yesterday as investors bet the budget Australian carrier could mimic the success of most of its US and European
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      APP debt sale to be relaunched
      199 12  -  Dow Jones JAKARTA The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (Ibra) said yesterday that it will relaunch the sale of Asia Pulp and Paper's (APP) debt as it is unhappy with the bids received. APP defaulted on US$l3.9 billion ($24 billion) worth of loans in March
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      Kirn Eng to sell 70% in HK unit
      120 12  -  Dow Jones KIM Eng Holdings said yesterday that it will sell its 70 per cent stake in its listed Hong Kong unit for $41.5 million in cash. The Singapore stockbroker will sell 50.4 million shares in Kirn Eng Holdings (Hong Kong) to
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    • COMMENTARY
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        Lock icon China has a long way to go
        865 14  -  William Pesek Jr Much could go wrong as it moves from socialism to capitalism by news@newstoday.com.sg CHINA is Asia's today; Japan is its yesterday. That's the unmistakable impression one gets travelling around the region. It's also wrong. There's no denying China's potential an
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  • SAVVY INVESTOR
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      Hi-P seeks to raise $82m
      405 16  -  Dow Jones IPO will fund contract manufacturer's expansion plans HI-P INTERNATIONAL expects to raise about $82.2 million in net proceeds from its initial public offering launched yesterday. The precision plastics contract manufacturer is offering investors 205 million shares at 57 cents each, it said in
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      Lock icon What The Experts Say ...
      265 16 What The Experts Say -DBSVickers -DBSVickers Dow Jones A-Reit ($1.09)-BUY A-Reit has announced its third acquisition in as many weeks: It is proposing to buy Trivec Building for $33.6 million.The deal is scheduled for completion in March and is expected to contribute positively to performance in FYOS. The proposed acquisition,
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      UNIT TRUSTS & FUNDS
      2382 16 UNIT TRUSTS FUNDS he data contained herein has been obtained from company reports, financial reporting services, r nrn nf n eriodicals and other resources believed to be reliable. Although carefully verified, data on EnOUlTieSlCall 852-2973-6600 ompilations is not guaranteed by Lipper A Reuters Company and may be incomplete. r *l
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  • WORLD NEWS
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      Trafficking scam busted
      208 18 Four arrested, MAS, XL airport staff allegedly involved in human smuggling SEPANG Authorities have busted a human smuggling syndicate allegedly involving Malaysia Airlines and airport officials following the arrest of four people, The Star reported. The syndicate had charged between RMSOO ($225) and RMI,OOO to smuggle illegal
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      US probes Afghan child deaths after air strike
      192 18 KABUL As investigations continue into the deaths of nine Afghan children as a result of an American air strike, questions are being raised about the effectiveness of American military intelligence and air strikes. But locals contradicted the American version of the report
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      Lock icon Dress me baby one more time!
      38 18 Pop star Britney Spears poses in a traditional "hanbok" costume in Seoul, South Korea. She was in the country yesterday and on Sunday to promote her album, In the Zone. Reuters photo
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    • Article
      Lock icon Putin's win prompts warning of return to authoritarian rule
      141 18 Reuters MOSCOW Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday hailed his allies' crushing victory in parliamentary polls as a step forward for democracy but Western observers criticised the election as "overwhelmingly distorted". United Russia won 37.1 per cent of the vote, with the
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      Lock icon global roundup
      256 18 AFP Agencies Aids is God's punishment? Taiwan's Vice-President Annette Lv provoked uproar among gay rights campaigners yesterday after suggesting Aids was God's punishment for homosexuality, "because God cannot stand it any more". "God felt it was time to mete out punishment, or there would not be any difference
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  • COMMENTARY
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      Lock icon Tokyo summit a good time to talk frankly
      936 20  -  Simon Tay AFP and Reuters photos Foundation for new stage in Japan's ties to Asean can be forged on this occasion 3 j*'rt~;> by news@newstoday.com.sg POLITE talk would be appropriate for the Asean-Japan special summit on Dec 11 and 12. The summit
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  • WATZUP?
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      Lock icon Drama, drama night!
      759 22  - Drama drama night! Elisa Chia With its tears, catty snipes and upsets, the Star Awards 2003 was an excellent reason to stay home AWAY from the bright lights of the Star Awards ceremony on Sunday, a celebrity couple was found bickering backstage. "She's always complaining that my cologne is too
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      LUGGING HOME AN AWARD (OR TWO) ...
      187 23 LUGGING HOME AN AWARD (OR TWO) Best Actor Xie Shaoguang (Holland V) Best Actress Chen Liping [Holland V) Best Supporting Actor Huang Yiliang [Holland V) Best Supporting Actress Patricia Mok [Holland V) Best Comedy Performer Mark Lee [Comedy Nile 2003) Best Variety Show Host Sharon Au [City Beafj Most PopularTV
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      Lock icon He did it!
      78 24 Koh Mvi Fong Taiwanese singer David Tao promised to have Singaporean audiences stand up for his Soul Power Asia Concert here, and he sure did. Despite losing his voice just before the Sunday gig at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, the 34-year-old worked the 8,500-strong crowd into a
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    • Article
      Lock icon 'Crusoe' accepts Nobel prize
      233 24 Reuters STOCKHOLM Media-shy South African novelist J M Coetzee, awarded the 2003 Nobel literature prize, reluctantly took the limelight in Stockholm on Sunday to deliver his Nobel lecture but hid behind a literary persona. The author, 63, is known for giving lectures as one of his
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      Lock icon Second-class art winner
      303 24 Reuters Turner Prize-winning potter says he dresses like a woman because of low self-esteem LONDON A transvestite potter beat the creators of a pair of bronze sex dolls to land the Turner, Britain's most controversial art prize. Brothers Jake and Dinos Chapman had been hot favourites to
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      Lock icon Is it 'art'?
      145 24 THE Turner prize stirs up a heated "Is it art?" debate every year without fail. The shortlist makes the front pages of the newspapers as angry critics complain that the artists are just creating sensation for sensation's sake. And it's that notoriety that generates publicity, as thousands
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    • HEALTH
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        Health is just a phone call away
        410 25  -  Lynette Leong Health Line booths at West Mall gives tollfree health advice by news@newstoday.com.sg WHEN Madam Ewarni Abdul Rahman spotted varicose veins on her legs when she was pregnant with her fourth child, the first thing she did was to call Health Line.
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        HEALTH ACCESS
        81 25 TO help you clear your doubts about various health issues, the Health Promotion Board (HPB) has brought Health Line closer to you. Two Health Line booths are now available at West Mall. All you need to do is to follow the instructions at the booth and dial the
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        486 26  -  Lynette Leong Diet, lifestyle and age are factors that determine your nutrient needs by news@newstoday.com.sg FOR marketing manager Pauline Leong, pill-popping is a way of life. Every day, she takes Vitamin C and multivitamin pills. Occasionally, she relies on melatonin for a good
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        ARE YOU AT RISK OF VITAMIN DEFICIENCY?
        189 26 WHILE a balanced diet that has an adequate amount of carbohydrates, proteins and fats can give you the recommended dosage of vitamins and minerals, certain factors can put you at risk of vitamin deficiency or compromise your ability to absorb vitamins. Age Most
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        295 27  - Try a baked fondue' Pauline DLoh t It's tasty and impressive, so try a camembert for easy entertaining SOME of the tastiest food ideas are so simple that you often kick yourself for not thinking of them earlier as with this really delicious baked camembert. I was in France with
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        KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL
        257 27 FESTIVE CHEESES CHEESES are great for entertaining, whether you cook with them or just offer a selection for a cheese platter. But with all those wonderful cheeses on offer at the supermarkets and delis, how do you choose? Here are a few ideas to tide you over the
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        RECIPE
        206 27 CAMEMBERT BAKED'FONDUE' Ingredients: I box Reflets dv France camembert A few stalks lemon thyme A pinch of paprika 1 tablespoon white wine 2 kyuri (Japanese cucumbers) 2 carrots I packet celery I box gressini (Italian breadsticks) Method: 1. Unwrap the plastic from the cheese and return it to the
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        471 29 Opportunities for success in Singapore's growing electronics sector TII p first mobile phones to hit the I I— market 20 years ago were heavy as bricks and had limited functions. Today, they are sleek, have the ability to take pictures, and even enable you to play handheld games
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        397 29 Z Z QA Engineer Analyse product quality issues and ensure effective counter- measures and preventive action. Ensure in-process quality standards are in place. $2,400 $3,500 Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering I Promotion to Senior Engineer/Head of Project Test Engineer i Maintain and ensure all test
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        501 30  -  Mr Lim Koon Khai Test Equipment Engineer (Research Development) Showa Denko HD \A/|_|Ck|Lim Koon Khai, 34, V V 1~l C INgraduated with a diploma in mechanical engineering about 1 0 years ago, he was looking for a career that made use of his polytechnic training.
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        593 30 Thinking out of the box every day Section Manager Unit He's a doctor to the machines Njust four years of working at United Test and Assembly Center (UTAC), Mr Vincent Sum has been promoted twice. The 30-year-old first started off in the company as a technician, but has now risen
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        Curiosity brought her here. Curiosity keeps her going
        488 30 nr P n n nr sl O y ir d d ir Ci h S o ir tc s< n k A O Elaine Chew is only 20, but she V\O knows more about what goes into the lanufacture of LCD screens
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        Designing for success
        524 31 C\/C before he completed his l_ V I— I N degree in electronics and electrical engineering, Mr Fong Hin Sing, 39, already knew where he was going to apply his knowledge after graduation. He had set his eyes on a career in the semiconductor industry, where he
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        Get a job through WafER
        584 32 Learn the skills necessary to become a semiconductor manufacturing specialist PL! C Wafer Fabrication Re-Skilling for Employment I I— (WafER) Programme aims to provide skilled manpower for the semiconductor industry by equipping workers with the necessary skills. The programme is initiated by the Economic Development
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        255 32 AFPD 1 1 R&D 3 Process 12 Assistants 10 Technicians 2 Manufacturing Specialists 1 Planning Office Executive 6 Assistant Managers 2 Production Planninq Officers 10 Production Supervisors hr@afpd.com.sg Chartered Semiconductor 2 Customer Engineering 1 Industrial 5 Yield Enhancement 4 Product 4 Process Integration 2 Manufacturing 9 Process/Equipment
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        Touch button tang hoon
        288 35 Asian a la carte launches ready meals with familiar favourites TV DINNERS. Frozen fast foods. It's hard to get meals you can really enjoy from the ready-to-cat aisles in the supermarkets. That's why it's welcome news that local food manufacturer Lam Soon has launched an Asian
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        THAI-STYLE TAND HOON WITH MUSHROOM
        151 35 Asian a la carte's Thai-style Tang Hoon with Mushroom is a healthy light meal. Tang hoon or glass noodles, is made from green or mung beans and has a naturally chewy texture. It also soaks up the flavours of the sauces it is cooked in.
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        OUR TASTING PANEL
        77 35 Amanda Lee, 13, student "The tang hoon is really easy to prepare. It looks like a home-cooked dish and tastes great, too." Nicholas Tse, 14, student "I find it very convenient because all I need to do is heat it up and I have a pretty decent
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        551 36 -Reuters Rings star Elijah Wood is in awe of the Ring, even if it's just a prop BERLIN Elijah Wood, who plays the diminutive hero of the Lord of the Rings epic, is still in awe of the magical golden ring he guards in the film.
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        Relationship with J Lo hurt my career says Affleck
        200 36 BEN Affleck blames his relationship with fiancee Jennifer Lopez for his career derailing over the past year, reported World Entertainment News Network. "My relationship with Jennifer has been absolutely bad for my career," said Affleck in a recent television interview. "The
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        379 38 Reuters/Hollywood Reporter Speciality film distributors rejoice after the overturning of big studios' screener ban LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK Some distributors of independent films wasted no time sending out promotional "screener" videos to awards show voters on Friday after a federal judge overturned a controversial ban restricting their use. Shortly
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        Lock icon Julia gets philosophical
        109 38 WHILE Gwyneth Paltrow has no apparent trouble in conceiving reports over the weekend have it that Paltrow and fiance Chris Martin are expecting poor Julia Roberts (picture) is coming to terms that she might not become a mummy, reported World Entertainment News Network. "I think children fall
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      Winter wonderland
      357 42  -  Rachel Fang by rachel@newstoday.com.sq Do you know it's possible to have a white Christmas in tropical Singapore? You just have to be at the Snow City. The Snow City in Jurong offers Singaporeans a chance to experience a winter wonderland without having to leave home for a trip
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      Choosing books tor children
      1054 43 SOME parents pick up books that their child shows interest in. Others buy time-proven classics and award-win-ners. Here's an age-by-age guide on the best books for your child. Getting started (baby to toddler) According to Ms Josephine Yeo, a manager at the National Library Board (NLB),
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      Arsenal off to Elland Road in FA Cup third round
      185 55 LONDON Arsenal will begin its defence of the FA Cup at Elland Road after being drawn with Leeds in the third round. The Gunners visit to struggling Leeds is one of five all-Premiership ties reported BBC Sport Online yesterday. Aston
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      Lock icon Matsui in big league
      365 55 -AFP Japanese star signs with New York Mets TOKYO Japanese baseball star Kazuo Matsui said yesterday he has agreed to join the New York Mets for three years in a deal estimated to be worth US$23 million ($39.34 million). "The New York Mets have consistently demonstrated
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      Lock icon Colts best fumbling Titans
      521 56 McNair powerless as Indianapolis cashes in on mistakes NFL Colts 29 Titans 27 Colts sweep series WASHINGTON The Indianapolis Colts rode the rushing game of its star running back to take sole possession of the AFC South Division on Sunday (yesterday morning, Singapore time). Edgerrin James
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      Lock icon George to the rescue as Lakers win again
      389 56 NBA LA Lakers 94 Utah Jazz 92 LA survives without Malone LOS ANGELES The Los Angeles Lakers survived a scare and kept alive their home winning streak. Devean George hit a threepointer with 24 seconds remaining as the Lakers held on for
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      Lock icon US confirms policy of zero tolerance
      264 56 AFP GREENSBORO, North Carolina Lifetime banishment for first-time steroid doping offenders was approved here on Sunday (yesterday, Singapore time) by USA Track and Field's membership at the conclusion of its convention. US athletes supported the "Zero Tolerance" programme unanimously and only a single negative
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      Lock icon Waugh catches India off-guard
      525 57 -AFP Skipper declares early but visitor hangs on for draw Cricket Australia v India Dravid, Laxman bat out for draw BRISBANE India was made to sweat before recovering to secure a comfortable draw against Australia in the first cricket Test at the Gabba here yesterday. Just
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      Lock icon Spin maestro Murali ready to rock England
      255 57 AFP KANDY, Sri Lanka Sri Lanka goes into the second Test against England here tomorrow hoping Muttiah Muralitharan (picture) will deliver the knockout punch on his home ground. The star off-spinner claimed 11 wickets in the opening Test of the three-match series at
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      Lock icon Japan, South Korea struggle to regain World Cup form
      400 57 Reuters TOKYO Victories by South Korea and Japan in their opening East Asian Championship matches have done little to mask the fact that the 2002 World Cup co-hosts are in sharp decline. South Korea, which reached the World Cup semi-finals under
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      Lock icon Time on Rio's side?
      522 58 Agencies Man United defender claims drug officials left before he could take test LONDON If Rio Ferdinand is to be believed, doping officials never gave him a chance to prove his innocence and take a drug test they disappeared before he returned to the training ground.
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      A Devil for life
      111 58 MANCHESTER Alex Ferguson has agreed a new four-year contract to stay on as Manchester United manager, it was reported yesterday. The United manager has confirmed a deal to stay in the job until 2007, taking him through to the age of 65 when he is likely
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      Lock icon Magnificent Mancini guides Roma to the top
      298 58 Serie A Chievo 0 Roma 3 Brazilian sets up all the goals MILAN A second-half goal spree gave AS Roma a 3-0 win at Chievo Verona and sent it level with AC Milan at the top of Serie A, four points ahead of
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        175 58 P W D L F APts Chelsea 15 11 3 1 29 10 36 Arsenal 15 10 5 0 29 11 35 Man Utd 15 11 1 329 934 Fulham 15 7 4 426 19 25 Liverpool 15 6 4 5 22 16 22 Charlton 15 6 4
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        ITALIAN SERIE A
        186 58 Sunday's results: Bologna 3 Ancona 2, Chievo 0 Roma 3, Inter Milan 2 Perugia 1, Lecce 1 Parma 2, Modena 1 Brescia 1, Sampdoria 2 Siena 1, Udinese 1 Reggina 0 Roma AC Milan Juventus Inter Milan Parma Lazio Sampdoria Udinese Modena Siena Chievo Bologna Reggina Brescia
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        209 58 Sunday's results: Murda 1 Villarreal 1, Real Mallorca 1 Real Valladolid 0, Albacete 4 Racing Santander 0, Sevilla 3 Real Zaragoza 2, Atletico Madrid 2 Espanyol 0, Valencia 2 Athletic Bilbao 1 P W D L F APts teal Madrid 15 10 3 2 31 16 33
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      Lock icon Scholes is back
      553 59 -AFP Ferguson ready to pick classy midfielder for crunch tie Champions League, Grp E Man United v Stuttgart Live, tomorrow, Ch 5 23, 3.35 am MANCHESTER According to David Beckham, Paul Scholes is the only first-team player at Old Trafford who does not have an agent At
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      Lock icon No joke, Besiktas has ambitions of reaching final
      266 59 Champions League Grp G Besiktas v Chelsea Live, tomorrow, 3.35 am, Ch 24 GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany Besiktas president Serdar Bilgli has boldly predicted the Turks will return to the Arena Auf Schalke for the Champions League final if they can beat Chelsea here
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      150 59 BERLIN Williams, which will lose Juan Pablo Montoya to Formula 1 rival McLaren in 2005, now faces a struggle to persuade Ralf Schumacher to extend his contract, which ends next year. The younger Schumacher said no deal had been struck and his manager said he would
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      Queen's tea for Wilko
      145 59 LONDON England's World Cup winning squad knew it was in for a royal reception on its return home because of Queen Elizabeth ll's passion for sending text messages on her mobile phone. Martin Johnson, Jonny Wilkinson and Co had tea with the queen at Buckingham Palace
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      Fifa makes Tibet gaffe
      95 59 BEIJING Football's world governing body Fifa has raised eyebrows in China by referring to Tibet as a neighbouring country on its 2006 World Cup website. The website lists Tibet among countries that also include North Korea, India, Pakistan and Russia. The Beijing Times said the gaffe
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      Lock icon Simply perfect
      634 60  -  Tan Yo-Hinn in Hanoi Singapore's golden foursome leaves Pat Chan purring by yohinn@newstoday.com.sg SITTING in the stands was the original Golden Girl of Singapore swimming Patricia Chan. And the former swim star had only one word to describe Singapore's victory in the 4xloo metres men's freestyle relay: Perfection.
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      Women shuttlers in historic triumph
      407 60  -  Stanley Ho in Vietnam by stanley@newstoday.com.sg NEVER before have Singapore's women shuttlers struck gold in the SEA Games. That hoodoo was laid to rest yesterday at the Tan Binh Culture and Sports Centre when the Republic's quartet of Li Li, Xiao Luxi, Jiang Yanmei and
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      Lock icon No more a bridesmaid
      394 61  -  Tan Yo-Hinn in Hanoi Discus event sees Zhang turning the tables on compatriot Dv by yohinn@newstoday.com.si? AS shot put experts, Dv Xianhui is ranked No 1 in Singapore, followed by Zhang Guirong. In four Asian Grand Prix shot put events this year, Zhang consistently played second
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      Women paddlers strike gold again, this time with the men
      1024 61  -  Stanley Ho in Hanoi by stanley@newstoday.com.sg IT WAS a glorious day for Singapore table tennis yesterday as both the men's and women's teams put up gold medal-winning performances at the XXII SEA Games here in Hanoi. The women paddlers proved
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