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Title Section13 2004-10-06 1 TODAY we set you thinking todayonline.com Wednesday October 6, 2004 MITA (P) 103/07/200413 words
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353 2004-10-06 1 Val Chua - Val Chua val@newstoday.com.sg WHAT began as routine renovation work at a DBS Bank (Hong Kong) branch over the weekend has turned into a nightmare for the bank and some customers. In what DBS described as a "human error", some 83 safe deposit353 words
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620 2004-10-06 1 Shibu Ittv Kuttickal - Shibu Ittv Kuttickal Defense Secretary also admits US wrong on WMD shibu@newstoday.com.sg A MONTH before the presidential election, US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has confessed that he had yet to see "any strong, hard evidence" that linked Al Qaeda with former Iraqi620 words
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Miscellaneous64 2004-10-06 1 PAGE 11 J 111 111 V FIGHT THE SHINE! B^J I NEWSX\VIEWS PMLeein KL Siqns tax treaty with M^sia's PM Abdullah/2 ■Jeremy Lim Hold it! The cane does more harm than good/3 Coffee with Mehar Singh, professional wrestler/20 Rohit Brijnath Get set for an explosive India vs Australia Test cricket64 words
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Article, Illustration500 2004-10-06 2 Channel NewsAsia PM discusses cooperation with Abdullah, says SM Goh will handle negotiations with Malaysia SINGAPORE and Malaysia signed a new agreement to avoid double taxation yesterday. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his Malaysian counterpart, Mr Abdullah Badawi, signed the agreement, which ensuresChannel NewsAsia; AFP - 500 words
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Article, Illustration956 2004-10-06 3 Jeremy Lim - Jeremy Lim |^|Eyy§comment_ Corporal punishment does more harm than good public caning, especially, should be banned TO cane or not to cane that is the question. As a child born with brittle bones, I thought I would be safe from being whacked. I956 words
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Article209 2004-10-06 4 Clement Mesenas - Clement Mesenas LUCKY or unlucky, hole 13 at Sentosa's Tanjong course offered golfers a unique incentive yesterday. A handsome prize of a $770,000 Vacheron Constantin Minute Repeater watch awaited the golfer who could ace the 158-metre par-three in the Sincere charity golf tournament. The209 words
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Article, Illustration141 2004-10-06 4 President S R Nathan, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong and Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew have congratulated Mr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on his victory in the Indonesian presidential election. President Nathan, expressing confidence in Mr Yudhoyono's leadership, said that the IndonesianWEE TECK HIAN - 141 words
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Article, Illustration413 2004-10-06 4 But she also urges Indons to accept outcome JAKARTA Outgoing Indonesian president Megawati Sukarnoputri is said to be planning on turning to the country's Constitutional Court to challenge last month's election result, which gave former-military general Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono a landslide win. Mr Arif Wibowo,AFP - 413 words
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Article279 2004-10-06 6 FRENCH President Jacques Chirac, who arrives in Singapore this morning, said Asia and Europe should have relations "based on trust" which would help "forge a harmonious international order". Mr Chirac's comments come before a two-day Asia-Europe economic summit in Vietnam. Some countries from the European279 words
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Article, Illustration355 2004-10-06 6 — Lee U- Wen - Lee U-Wen SHUTTERBUGS, here's your chance to get published. But wait, only Singapore residents need apply. In the works is a photo art book to mark Singapore's 40th birthday next year and it has to be "100 per cent local effort". A brainchild355 words
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Article, Illustration539 2004-10-06 6 Ted Chen - Ted Chen tedchen@newstoday.com.sg TO GEAR up for business growth on the heels of a recovering economy, the local retail industry is beginning to pay more attention to training. Over the last few years, industry leaders such as Takashimaya, CK Tang, Metro and NTUC539 words
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Article309 2004-10-06 8 Tay Tsen- Waye - Tay Tsen-Waye More annual accolades from this year waye@newstoday.com.sg PREVIOUSLY restricted to local companies, multinationals can now compete for Singapore's most prestigious award for environmental protection and management the annual Singapore Environmental Achievement Award (SEAA). To be eligible, MNCs must have operated in Singapore for at309 words
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Article227 2004-10-06 8 – burekha A Yadav - burekha A Yadav THE shopping spirit seems to be well and alive in Singapore. This year's Great Singapore Sale (GSS), held from May 28 to July 25, saw a surge in retail sales resulting in sales of $4.6 billion in June and July. That227 words
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Article, Illustration87 2004-10-06 10 Four commandos, Captain Pandiaraj Mayandi, 33; Warrant Officer S Balakrishnan, 45; Lieutenant Ng Chin Fong, 27; and Lieutenant Divanandhari Ambat Chandrasekharan, 28; are being charged with rashly causing 2nd Sgt Hu Enhuai's death and causing grievous injury to Capt Ho Wan Huo. Sgt Hu and Capt Ho's heads87 words
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Article549 2004-10-06 10 Lee Ching Wern - Lee Ching Wern Two trainers had not conducted POW water exercise before chingwern@newstoday.com.sg DAY nine of the commando trial continued to shed more light on the training session that killed NS-man Hu Enhuai last year, as the commandos who "participated actively" in the dunking offered their take of549 words
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Article106 2004-10-06 10 In-vitro fertilisation (IVF) is not just a costly procedure; it is also highly stressful for the couple. The hormone preparation has to be measured and put into containers and injected daily for 1 0 to 12 days after the start of menstruation. A device106 words
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Article70 2004-10-06 10 The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has received bids from 28 companies for the tender to design and build a low-cost terminal at Changi Airport. The bids start from $23 million. The tender was called at the end of July, after CAAS decided to70 words
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58 2004-10-06 14 Thousands of Rwandans took Monday off work to pick up plastic bags as part of a government attempt to clean up the environment, according to the BBC. Some supermarkets were shut down for giving out plastic bags to their customers and58 words
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60 2004-10-06 14 AFP More than HK$l million ($216,288) worth of gold was robbed from a goldsmith when he was in a public toilet in Hong Kong's suburban New Territories area, police said yesterday. The attacker apparently struck the victim on the back ofAFP - 60 words
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60 2004-10-06 14 There is currently a glut of durians in Malaysia and one reason for this is the dislike for the "King of Fruits" among the younger generation, said Deputy Agriculture and Agro-based Industries Minister Mohd Shariff Omar. "I don't really understand why. Probably, they60 words
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49 2004-10-06 14 Residents of a village in Cristinesti, eastern Romania recently fled in panic after mistaking disco lights in a nearby town for an alien invasion, ananova.com reported yesterday. Police, who were called to investigate, later persuaded the villagers to return to their homes.49 words
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70 2004-10-06 14 AFP The Thai army has come up with a new security solution for troops in its restive south: Soldiers riding pillion on motorcycles have been told to sit facing backwards to counter the threat of separatist gunmen. Despite complaints about the awkward riding position– AFP - 70 words
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Article, Illustration352 2004-10-06 14 Abdullah seeks re-look at approaches to national unity PUTRAJAYA Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi called for a re-assessment of Malaysia's strategies and approaches to enhance national unity and stem the declining inter-racial mix in schools and universities. "Our diversity is our strength and it is an assetAFP - 352 words
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142 2004-10-06 14 -AP BANGKOK Thailand plans to buy about five million duck eggs from farmers and destroy them to prevent the spread of bird flu, which has devastated poultry stocks and killed 11 people in that country this year. A panel of health and agriculture-AP - 142 words
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130 2004-10-06 14 AFP MANILA Former Malaysian premier Mahathir Mohamad yesterday downplayed the chances of a political comeback by his ex-protege-turned rival Anwar Ibrahim. He said the acquittal on appeal against a sodomy conviction was on a technicality and the courts had not cleared him specifically of charges ofAFP - 130 words
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Article82 2004-10-06 14 AFP PARIS A Paris suburb banned two fashion shows that featured veiled Muslim women. In an official order, the suburb's authorities banned "Ready-to-wear for Muslim women", saying on Monday that the events could disrupt public order. The order also said the shows were disallowed because they aimedAFP - 82 words
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Article, Illustration360 2004-10-06 16 AFP Seoul's secret plans for Pyongyang's collapse SEOUL South Korea has reportedly prepared secret plans to take control of North Korea and to accommodate at least 200,000 refugees in the event of the sudden collapse of the communist regime. Major Seoul daily The JoongAngAFP - 360 words
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Article135 2004-10-06 16 AFP TEHRAN Iran declared yesterday that it had ballistic missiles with a range of 2,000 kilometres and could produce ones with a greater range. In a separate development, MPs in the country's parliament gave preliminary approval to a bill to force Tehran to resume uraniumAFP - 135 words
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GLOBALroundup
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45 2004-10-06 16 AFP The corruption trial of Malaysia's former lands and cooperative development Minister Kasitah Gaddam was delayed yesterday after a court postponed his case to Dec 6. Kasitah is free on bail and has sought a review of the charges.AFP - 45 words
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58 2004-10-06 16 AFP Dennis Christian, one of seven men facing 55 charges of sex offences against young girls on the Pacific island of Pitcairn, has changed his plea to guilty and admitted sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl. Christian's sentencing will not take place untilAFP - 58 words
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47 2004-10-06 16 AFP US scientists David J Gross, H David Politzer and Frank Wilczek yesterday won this year's Nobel Physics Prize for increasing "our understanding of the force that ties together the smallest pieces of matter, the quarks," the prize jury said.– AFP - 47 words
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Article, Illustration154 2004-10-06 17 AFP KUALA LUMPUR A Malaysian truck driver has been sentenced to a total of 93 years in prison and 58 strokes of the cane for committing incest with four daughters aged 14 to 20 years. The 40-year-old man pleaded guilty to forcing hisAFP - 154 words
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Article319 2004-10-06 17 KABUL As Afghanistan prepares for Saturday's historic presidential election, a human rights group says the poll has been undermined by warlords and hardline Islamic Taliban fighters, who are threatening and attacking women to scare them away from the polling booths. The New York-based Human Rights Watch (HRW)319 words
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Article, Illustration164 2004-10-06 17 Agencies JAKARTA Indonesia yesterday welcomed the release of two Indonesian women who had been held hostage in Iraq for three days. But as the husband of one of the women, Ms Istiqomah, expressed relief yesterday he said he would be powerless to prevent his wife from returning to– Agencies - 164 words
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Article210 2004-10-06 18 Dr James Dobson - Dr James Dobson Tfrosys FGD SAFETY IN LEARNING Most children, whether in primary or secondary school, tend to admire teachers who can be strict without being unpleasant. A teacher who can control a class without being oppressive or mean is almost always loved by her students.210 words
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583 2004-10-06 18 Chang Siew Ngoh - Chang Siew Ngoh IN his column, "Normal people, it's time to remove those blinkers" (Oct 1), mr brown wrote that a greater effort should be made to nurture special talents. I strongly agree. My heart has been touched many times while watching performances by children583 words
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448 2004-10-06 18 CHOP YUN SONG - CHOP YUN SONG, Letter from GFD I REFER to Mr Billy Lee Han Tiong's letter, "For Singapore Idol, we vote from the heart" (Oct 6). I voted for Leandra because I thought she did very well, even though she didn't perform as448 words
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Letter, Illustration600 2004-10-06 20 Jeanine Tan - Jeanine Tan coffee with MEHAR SINGH 50+, professional wrestler I i eamne(gnewstoday. com.sg HAVE you heard of Mehar Singh? Mr Mehar (picture), who claims to be Singapore's only remaining professional wrestler, declared that people in Singapore^ know who he is. He takes out faded posters from theMWEE TECK HIAN | - 600 words
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Letter409 2004-10-06 20 TAY SIEW CHING ] - TAY SIEW CHING] Letter from" I AGREE with Ms Lew Sye Ping's letter, "Don't deprive single mums of benefits" (Sept 28). The State should be more considerate towards single mothers. In fact, I urge the people and Government to face up to the reality and409 words
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124 2004-10-06 22 Bloomberg MR JOHN Fredriksen, an oil tanker magnate and Norway's richest man, bought as much as 3 per cent of Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) two weeks after selling a 4-per-cent stake in NOL, the Norwegian newspaper Dagens Naeringsliv reported. Mr Fredriksen paid anBloomberg - 124 words
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Article, Illustration154 2004-10-06 22 This month, the Carrefour Suntec City and Carrefour Plaza Singapura stores will be transformed into a highflying budget carrier called Carrefour Air. Staff will be in air-crew attire, in-flight announcements will be made and turbulent sales are expected. Lovely "stewardesses" will distribute sweets and154 words
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Article, Illustration125 2004-10-06 22 California Fitness' Ultimate Makeover Challenge is giving four lucky Singaporeans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to trade in the extra pounds for a better physique and great health. The four participants will undergo a six-week head-to-toe makeover programme worth a total of $58,000. The first in Asia, California125 words
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Article133 2004-10-06 22 Food From the Heart (FFTH) held a food drive last weekend at Bishan Junction 8. The food drive was held to raise non-perishable food supplies that will go to the 774 needy individuals and 95 welfare homes FFTH supports. The public was encouraged to donate food products133 words
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Article, Illustration312 2004-10-06 22 AFP Sale part of plan to monetise non-core assets SINGAPORE Airlines (SIA) plans to sell its 6.3-per-cent stake in Air New Zealand, officially ending its costly venture in the now government-controlled carrier. SIA said it would place its 37,833,309 ordinary shares inAFP - 312 words
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91 2004-10-06 22 Channel NewsAsia MAINBOARD-LISTED Liang Huat Aluminium chairman and managing director Tan Yong Kee has been charged for not complying with disclosure requirements. In July this year, Liang Huat had announced that there was a discrepancy between Mr Tan's actual and publicly-dis-closed interest in the company'sChannel NewsAsia - 91 words
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136 2004-10-06 22 AFP LONDON The main New York oil contract climbed to a new record high level of U5550.49 a barrel in electronic trading yesterday on worries about production stoppages in the Gulf of Mexico. Light sweet crude for delivery in November gained USAFP - 136 words
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397 2004-10-06 24 Val Chua - Val Chua Lower figures result from 'different definitions used' val@newstoday.com.sg FOLLOWING a recent Standard Poor's (S&P) report that compared Singapore's fiscal policies unfavourably to Hong Kong's, the Ministry of Finance yesterday hit back with its own defence. Among other things, S&P had said last397 words
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Article70 2004-10-06 24 Singapore shares ended lower yesterday as investors quickly took profit after the benchmark index's early rise. The ST Index fell 2.15 points, or 0.1 per cent, to close at 2,01 1.7, after trading between 2,004.1 and 2,018.5. On the broad market, decliners led advancers 171 to 150, while volume70 words
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Article73 2004-10-06 24 )y$ (epCorp lukit Sem 8.300 -0.150 13.200 -0.100 By percentage GulTech LiangHual 0.015 0.015 -25.0 -25.0 law Par 5.000 -0.100 NOLDB 0.070 -17.6 XBC 14.100 -0.100 GMG USS 0.025 -16.7 )UE 7.150 -0.100 G&W Group 0.170 -15.0 >IA 10.900 -0.100 Digiland 0.035 -12.5 ilA 200 11.000 -0.10073 words
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Article80 2004-10-06 24 By$ By percentage Creative 50 19.300 +0.200 El-Nets 0.015 +50.0 APB Breweries 7.550 +0.150 LKN 0.040 +33.3 JSH 500USS 6.850 +0.150 PakTech 0.060 +20.0 Shang Asia 2k HKS 8.650 +0.150 PNE Ind W*****8 0.030 +20.0 DBS Bk 6% NCPS10 108.800 +0.100 Koh Bros 0.115 +15.0 JMH400USS 14.40080 words
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Article36 2004-10-06 24 uss UK£ Yen HKS RM Euro Rupiah Baht 0.5927 0.3322 65.779 4.6219 2.2523 0.4823 5384.8 24.538 Peso AS Indian Rs Won CS Yuan NZS NTS 33.355 0.8213 27.1775 681.41 0.7537 4.9056 0.8852 20.07936 words
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Article, Illustration30 2004-10-06 24 Dow Jones - Dow Jones high of 2,01 8.5. But profit-taking soon sapped most of the gains, mainly in blue chip counters like OCBC, SingTel and Keppel Corp, traders said.30 words
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Article58 2004-10-06 24 iy volume UniFiber Datacrft USS Wee Poh Full Apex Chartered UTAC STATS ChipPAC MMI Informatics Magnecomp Close 0.160 0.830 0.010 0.510 1.110 0.640 1.100 0.380 0.410 0.685 Change +0.010 +0.050 +0.020 +0.010 +0.010 +0.015 -0.010 +0.045 +6.7 +6.4 +4.1 +0.9 +1.6 +4.1 -2.4 +7.0 'OOO 24,171 22,57058 words
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Article60 2004-10-06 24 Index Nikkei 225 Value *****.8 Change Pis +2.2 +0.02% Hang Seng All Ordinaries *****.1 3705.0 -28.15 +1.9 -0.21% +0.05% Taiwan Wtd 6081.0 +3.0 +0.05% Korea Comp 884.8 +4.0 +0.45% KLCI 853.9 +4.0 +0.47% SET Index 673.9 -5.3 -0.77% Jakarta Comp Phils Comp Shenzhen B Mumbai Sensex 861.3 1833.460 words
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Article25 2004-10-06 24 SGX, Bloomberg Information provided by 5oldus$/.i 415.500 iilver us$/oz 6.770 'latinum us$/.i 831.000 Rubber centsAg 213 Palm Oil RM/tonne 1515 Brent crude us$/banei 47.02SGX, Bloomberg - 25 words
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361 2004-10-06 25 Channel NewsAsia Dramatic showdown with director Quek also leads to CEO's resignation MAINBOARD-LISTED Teledata's chairman Esmond Goei has been ousted in a shareholders' extraordinary general meeting (EGM) yesterday. This comes after a dramatic showdown with fellow director and substantial shareholder Quek Chek Lan. Two otherChannel NewsAsia - 361 words
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145 2004-10-06 25 Channel NewsAsia THE Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (Iras) has decided not to implement a proposed blanket exemption for small benefits-in-kind. The proposal would have exempted companies from having to report non-cash perks given to employees such as accommodation, meals or transport given toChannel NewsAsia - 145 words
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Article173 2004-10-06 25 Ecowise said yesterday that Mr Irawan Darsono has been removed as its chief executive officer (CEO) with immediate effect. Mr Lee Thiam Seng, the current executive chairman, will assume the role of acting CEO. Indonesian authorities are looking into allegations of non-compliance with regulatory requirements in Batam by the173 words
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Article, Illustration599 2004-10-06 26 Lee Han Shih - Lee Han Shih peccaviO! 3@yahoo.com AFTER insisting for months it had done nothing wrong, SembCorp Industries (SCI) last week accepted criticisms by the Singapore Exchange (SGX) that it had been lax in its disclosure over the Solitaire incident What next? Sembawang Corp, the former incarnation599 words
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Article3055 2004-10-06 26 UNIT TRUSTS FUNDS The data contained herein has been obtained from company reports, financial reporting services, periodicals and other resources believed to be reliable. Although carefully verified, data on compilations is not guaranteed by Upper A Reuters Company and may be incomplete. No offer or solicitations to buy or sell3,055 words
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Article, Illustration586 2004-10-06 28 David Chew - David Chew Photographer Lance Lee offers an insightful look at transsexuals WHEN Lance Lee approached transsexuals to be the subjects of his photo essay, they were sceptical. Some assumed he had ulterior motives. "At first, they were sceptical and even thought I was interested in them for sex",586 words
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Article, Illustration395 2004-10-06 29 Jeanine Tan - Jeanine Tan Singer Alicia Keys tells only what she wants to reveal j eanine@newstoday. com.sg HER sophomore album is called The Diary Of Alicia Keys. Her yet-to-be-published book, Tears For Water, is a compilation of personal poetry and unreleased lyrics. It's almost ironic then that singer395 words
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Article, Illustration252 2004-10-06 29 — Yong Shu Chiang - Yong Shu Chiang TWO top French directors are set to grace the French Film Festival at the end of the month. Antoine de Caunes, whose film Monsieur N opens the festival on Oct 25 during a blacktie event at the Esplanade Concert Hall, has confirmed252 words
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Article, Illustration450 2004-10-06 30 Yong Shu Chiang - Yong Shu Chiang Amazing Race 5 winners enjoy limelight, try to stretch 15 minutes of fame shuchiang(gnewstoday.com.sg /^HIP and Kim McAllister are getting to make appearances all across America. But one invite they aren't expecting is from their closest rivals in the recently concluded season of TheJSi, ISr- AFP - 450 words
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Article, Illustration253 2004-10-06 31 Yong Shu Chiang - Yong Shu Chiang r I "»HE animated story of a little -L fish swimming with the sharks took a huge bite out of the North American box office last week. A sort of Finding Nemo meets The Godfather, Shark Tale has a star-studded cast including Will253 words
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Article, Illustration624 2004-10-06 35 Yankees' batsman Sheffield provides explosive insight on Giants' superstar CALIFORNIA Major League Baseball's star slugger Gary Sheffield was testifying before a federal grand jury in San Francisco in 2003, when a prosecutor held up the testosterone-based steroid known as "the cream", supplied by the Bay Area Laboratory Co-OperativeAFP - 624 words
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Article, Illustration475 2004-10-06 35 STANLEY HO - STANLEY HO stanley@newstoday.com.sg THERE will be only one thing on the minds of Bedok Youth United FC players when the 7-Eleven Futsal Challenge 2004 kicks off next month to win the coveted Challenge Cup. Last year, the neighbourhood youth football club were knocked out in475 words
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Article, Illustration508 2004-10-06 36 Agencies Gunners' new stadium to be named after Asian airline LONDON Chelsea might be the richest club in London, but their main sponsors are about to join forces with their major Premiership rivals. To rub salt in the wounds, Arsenal's new home will be named theAgencies; GETTY IMAGES - 508 words
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Article, Illustration331 2004-10-06 36 Mega Becks is a Real success off the pitch Agencies MADRID, Spain Whether he dominates, distresses or doesn't play at all, David Beckham can still expect to be around at Real Madrid for the foreseeable future. The Spanish giants revealed the true value of their midfield star at their annualAgencies; AFP - 331 words
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201 2004-10-06 36 AFP GENEVA, Switzerland Top seeds Lazio of Italy drew last year's semi-finalists Villarreal, English Premiership side Middlesbrough and the experienced Partizan Belgrade in the Uefa Cup draw yesterday. Greek minnows Egaleo were the other team drawn in Group E, but they were notAFP - 201 words
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Article, Illustration202 2004-10-06 36 -AFP LONDON Michael Owen (right) promises to silence the critics calling for him to be axed by England, after a troubled start to his career with Real Madrid. The 24-year-old's place in his national side is under serious threat for the first time since-AFP - 202 words
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Article, Illustration445 2004-10-06 37 STANLEY HO - STANLEY HO Cameroonian side will be good for the S-League, say FAS FOOTBALL FRIENDLY S-League Selection 1 Planet FC 3 stanley@newstoday.com.sg SAY what you want about S-League wannabes Planet FC, but they delivered on the field last night and look set to become the third foreignDAN PEK - 445 words
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Article, Illustration374 2004-10-06 37 TANYO- HINN - TANYO-HINN yohinn@newstoday.com.sg THE last time they were in Singapore, it was only their under-21 squad. But in January, the full first-team squad could feature here. Swiss league champions FC Basel could be set to return to Singapore, as part of their'AFP - 374 words
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Article79 2004-10-06 37 DEERFIELD, Illinois Scottie Pippen, who teamed with Michael Jordan to form a tandem that drove the Chicago Bulls to six NBA titles in the 1 9905, is expected to retire after 17 seasons, an NBA source said yesterday morning [Singapore time). Pippen, 39, is79 words
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Article60 2004-10-06 37 LONDON Crystal Palace beat 10-man London rivals Fulham 2-0 to register their first win of the season on Monday (yesterday morning, Singapore time) and finally move off the bottom of the Premiership. Palace, promoted last season, secured the three points with secondhalf goals from Andy Johnson,60 words
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Article54 2004-10-06 37 BALTIMORE, Maryland Priest Holmes scored two touchdowns as the Kansas City Chiefs won their first game of the season, with a 27-24 victory over the Baltimore Ravens, yesterday (Singapore time). Holmes rushed for a career-high 33 times for 125 yards, as the Chiefs captured their first54 words
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Article68 2004-10-06 37 LONDON Everton are planning to build on their unexpectedly strong start to the Premiership season by luring out-of-favour Chelsea midfielder Scott Parker in the January transfer window. Manager David Moves has cash to spend following the sale of Wayne Rooney to Manchester United and Goodison68 words
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Article, Illustration656 2004-10-06 38 Agencies Unlike Abramovich, the American Buccaneer seems to put profit before the team MANCHESTER An American wants to invade Old Trafford. Billionaire Malcolm Glazer has refused to go public on his plans, but it seems clear that he aims to take over Manchester United lock,– Agencies; AFP - 656 words
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Article, Illustration344 2004-10-06 38 Agencies MANCHESTER Often criticised for being glory-seekers, Manchester United fans are certainly willing to stand up for their club against powerful tycoons. Having seen off the billionaire media mogul, Rupert Murdoch, in 1998, they are now ready to destroy the aspirations ofAgencies; AFP - 344 words
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Article, Illustration925 2004-10-06 39 ROHITBRIJNATH - ROHITBRIJNATH Today sports columnist Rohit Brijnath is looking forward to one of the great events of 2004 India v Australia in a Test cricket series that is bound to grip both countries and millions of fans. So instead of his regular prose everyGETTY IMAGES - 925 words
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188 2004-10-06 39 -AFP FIRST TEST India v Australia BANGALORE, India As India were hit with the news that batting superstar Sachin Tendulkar had failed to recover from a tennis elbow injury, Anil Kumble said yesterday he hopes to claim his 4OOth wicket on home turf, when the-AFP - 188 words
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