Today, 20 January 2006

Microfilm: NL26586
Total Pages: 84
1 78 Today
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      19 1 Other awardwinning ZEN MP3 players CREATIVE ZEN VISION CREATIVE ZEN MICROPHOTO CREATIVE ZEN NEEON CREATIVE ZEN NANO PLUS sg.creative.com
      19 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 2
      212 1 Congratulations to CREATIVE on winning Overall Best In Show at the Largest Consumer Electronics Show (Las Vegas) CREATIVE 6 4 This is the most powerful endorsement one can have in our industry and it is a reaffirmation of our strategy to provide the coolest-looking, most featurerich portable media players. 9
      212 words
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      362 1 CREATIVE ■s v the 3 A ESTD. ,1840 I STOP V __jO V-. |g /yl V 3 IE TEMPLE BV I V; TEMPLE BAR ffl Gvl Wf I v® f a r uve musk la^F, Q .4 a ,LV qLs?' f J PF I Gil §1 to'“ jar J 3
      362 words
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Page 1 Advertisements
  • Article, Illustration
    Lock icon Livedoor trap sprung in tears, death
    1086 1 Brash Web mogul Horie’s future in freefall as share scandal claims confidant’s life in apparent suicide WORTH almost $150 million by his 30th birthday, Takafumi Horie seemed to be negotiating life on overdrive. But as investigators started taking apart his “illegally-modified” empire this week,
    I i PHOTOS: BLOOMBERG  -  1,086 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Thaksin in S’pore, Ho Ching in Bangkok – is a deal in the works?
    275 1  - Thaksin in S’pore, Ho Ching in Bangkok is a deal in the works? CHOW PENN NEE pennnee@newstoday.com.sg TWO weeks ago, Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra told the Thai public that his recent visit to Singapore was a “shopping trip”. Though the Thai media speculated that it was to discuss selling
    275 words
Page thumbnail Page 1 (2nd edition)
  • Title Section
    Masthead
    17 1 (2nd edition) TODAY 12/07/2005 1 (P) MICA newspaper free your share todayonline.com 2006 20, January Friday AFTERNOONEDITION 8 jllll
    17 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Lock icon Osama reappears
    226 1 (2nd edition) No news about Al Qaeda leader for over a year, then he issues new threat to US BLOOMBERG AL QAEDA leader Osama bin Laden has been lying low for more than a year only to reappear suddenly overnight to issue another threat to the United States. He warned
    — BLOOMBERG  -  226 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Thaksin in S’pore, Ho Ching in Bangkok – is a deal in the works?
    275 1 (2nd edition)  - Thaksin in S’pore, Ho Ching in Bangkok is a deal in the works? CHOW PENN NEE pennnee@newstoday.com.sg TWO weeks ago, Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra told the Thai public that his recent visit to Singapore was a “shopping trip”. Though the Thai media speculated that it was to discuss selling
    275 words
  • Article
    Lock icon US stocks, oil and metals close higher
    177 1 (2nd edition) BLOOMBERG US stocks snapped a two-day slide yesterday, with technology stocks among the biggest winners. Disappointing profits from companies, including Intel and Yahoo!, had dragged down the market earlier in the week. Energy and raw material producers rallied as the price of oil
    — BLOOMBERG  -  177 words
  • Page 1 (2nd edition) Advertisements
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • hot news
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Faith in India pays off
      380 2  -  SM Goh finds ‘tremendous satisfaction’ in blossoming potential of East Asian state LEECHINGWERNIN LEECHINGWERNIN KOLKATA chingwern@newstoday.com.sg SINCE the early years of his tenure as Singapore’s Prime Minister, Mr Goh Chok Tong now Senior Minister has been a strong advocate of India and its potential. This
      LEE CHING WERN  -  380 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Faith in India pays off
      380 2 (2nd edition)  -  SM Goh finds ‘tremendous satisfaction’ in blossoming potential of East Asian state LEECHINGWERNIN LEECHINGWERNIN KOLKATA chingwern@newstoday.com.sg SINCE the early years of his tenure as Singapore’s Prime Minister, Mr Goh Chok Tong now Senior Minister has been a strong advocate of India and its potential. This
      LEE CHING WERN  -  380 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Nasa probe sets off for Pluto after 2 days of delays
      215 2 (2nd edition) AFP CAPE CANAVERAL Nasa launched a trail-blazing probe yesterday to Pluto, at the solar system’s outermost limits, after two days of delays. The Atlas V-551 rocket propelling the probe into space blasted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, after launch
      — AFP  -  215 words
    • Article
      Lock icon 16 killed in Slovak military plane crash
      94 2 (2nd edition) AFP BUDAPEST A Slovak military plane with 45 people on board crashed in northeastern Hungary late yesterday, killing at least 16 people, an Interior Ministry spokesman said. He added that rescue efforts were being slowed down because the wooded area where the crash
      — AFP  -  94 words
    • Article
      GET THE BALANCE RIGHT
      777 3  -  The resale levy may not be the best tool for the fair distribution of housing subsidies newscomment we set you thinking DERRICK A PAULO derrick@newstoday.com.sg THE Housing Development Board (HDB) resale levy is being reviewed, possibly with a view to lowering the rates. Currently, it ranges
      777 words
    • Article
      Problem gambling: Stakes raised
      546 4  -  Tender called for second Govt study on addiction and the effect of public education efforts JASMINEYIN jasmine.yin@newstoday.com. sg THE National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has upped the stakes yet again in its efforts against gambling addiction. This time, it is calling for an open tender
      546 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      349 2 Look inside for Lucky 88 Ang Pao. TOKYO BOURSE TO UPGRADE PAGE 42 <L an s Promotion till 31 Jan’06 1 he colour and shine of Spring are hounding back again into the energetic year of the Dog. Unleash the new in you with exciting fashion, giveaways and an auspicious
      349 words
Page thumbnail Page 2 (2nd edition)
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      344 3 ViewSonicHongBaoSpecial! 19" LCDs All VX VP series have zero bright dot guarantee for 1st year VA902 $475 Newe 20 Jan to 20 Feb 2006 17" LCDs BEST BUY Response: 8ms Brightness: 280 nits Contrast: 550:1 FREE $20 NTUC Voucher FREE Log on to www.viewsonic.com.sg for more information VX724 $479DVi For
      344 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 2
      2 3 What’syourview?Emailusat news@newstoday.com.sg
      2 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      473 4 CNBC Mobile on SingTel 3G7V N70 Video Call $-880 or go to IDEAS mobile portal to watch it. 7pqrs Content is free. Video Call will be charged at Voice Call rates. 3loGy KSingTel Leader in Digital Lifestyle Products Shim Vfliue WITH S T V L WIN Shiro MP3 Digital Audio
      473 words
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 1
      207 5 SPR NG 2006 by Gucci Westman, starring Daria THE ENCEEANTRESS Colour grants you power Color focus Palette 4 Ombres 312 Lamante du matin Petite Boheme 01 Plume du poete Le Rouge Absolu 320 Goutte be rosee CELEBRATE SPRING WITH LANCOME Achieve timeless beauty and charm with Lancome. Receive a sensational
      207 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
  • singapore news
    • Article
      Lock icon Heavy rain, worker dies on the job
      306 6 CHANNEL NEWSASIA THE incessant rain in the last two weeks appears to have caused the death of a Thai worker at the construction site of a private home at Oriole Crescent. Pronsri Kampan, 40, died when he was crushed by a concrete slab
      — CHANNEL NEWSASIA  -  306 words
    • Article
      Recognised for their efforts
      722 6  -  Committee wants to use cash to reward NSmen LOH CHEEKONG cheekong@newstoday.com. sg MORE cash incentives are on the way for National Servicemen (NSmen) as the committee tasked to recognise their contributions wrapped up its work and submitted its recommendations to the Government. Unveiling the recommendations yesterday,
      722 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Rethinking dialysis
      681 8  -  Consider a kidney transplant if possible, say health experts LEE U-WEN u-wen@newstoday.com.sg HEALTH Minister Khaw Boon Wan’s signal on Tuesday for a rethink of Singapore’s default dialysis prescription for patients with kidney failure made a nation used to a proliferation of dialysis centres sit up and wonder: Why
      OOI BOON KEONG  -  681 words
    • Article
      Two Thais get 10 months’ jail for consuming Ice
      213 10  -  ANSLEYNG TWO Thai nationals were yesterday sentenced to 10 months’ imprisonment each for consuming methamphetamine, or Ice. Transsexual prostitute Warinthorn Singngam and Chonnapha Butplian, who is unemployed, were arrested during the Oxley Garden drug bust last month. An overnight operation on
      213 words
    • Article, Illustration
      I t’s j ustwhat happens when you build cities fast–youdon’t get a good picture of the seismic environment that you live in. — Harvard earthquake expert Prof James Rice TODAY FILE PHOTO
      31 10 I t’s j ustwhat happens when you build cities fast–youdon’t get a good picture of the seismic environment that you live in. Harvard earthquake expert Prof James Rice TODAY FILE PHOTO
      31 words
    • Article
      Is Singapore quake-proof?
      502 10  -  Experts call for study to assess how island will cope in event of an earthquake LI NYANQ I N yanqinl@newstoday.com.sg COULD Singapore ever feel more than tremors during an earthquake? Can our buildings withstand powerful shudders, keeping in mind the island’s extensively reclaimed land? These are questions
      502 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Gap coming to town, finally
      465 12  -  Singapore to be flagship store location for Gap and Banana Republic in Asia JASMINEYIN jasmine.yin@newstoday.com. sg FASHION aficionados of American brands Gap and Banana Republic have much reason to cheer about this year. After a long courtship by local fashion retailer F J Benjamin starting
      465 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Strangulation fears prompt toy recall
      359 12  -  ANSLEYNG ansley@newstoday.com.sg A MAJOR toy maker has launched a worldwide recall of one of its products, which could pose a strangulation risk to young children. The Fisher Price Laugh Learn Musical Learning Chair has been recalled on fears that a child’s neck may be caught
      359 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Autistic students run cafe
      377 13  -  Pathlight School teaches employability skills to students, with help from Starbucks TEO XUANWEI xuanweit@newstoday.com.sg HE DOES not yet know what he wants to be in the future, but he is certainly picking up many important work habits and social skills for now. Like many others afflicted
      WEETECK HIAN  -  377 words
    • Article
      Poly students’ telemedicine boon to ICU patients
      222 13  -  SERENECHUA SINGAPORE Polytechnic students, in collaboration with Alexandra Hospital, have developed an integrated central monitoring system that might change the face of healthcare. Using Internet technology and intelligent warning systems, telemedicine involves linking hospital equipment to a central nurse station. Nurses are thus
      222 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Plea for blood
      76 13 —938LIVE SOME 380 units of blood have been collected by the Singapore Red Cross and the Health Sciences Authority blood bank following urgent appeals yesterday. A few elective surgeries had to be postponed yesterday while waiting for the blood to be screened. Healthy individuals between 18 and
      —938LIVE  -  76 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Fated to be a lonely terminal?
      382 14  -  Thai AirAsia considering Budget Terminal, Adam Air prefers Terminal 1 TORCHING LI chingli@newstoday.com.sg SINGAPORE’S Budget Terminal could just as well be called the Tiger Terminal, said some industry players at the two-day Asia Pacific Low Cost Airline Symposium 2006, which ended yesterday. With a
      DON WONG  -  382 words
    • Article
      EDB’s Bio*One puts $33m into joint drug development venture
      231 14  -  LIN YANQIN yanqinl@newstoday.com.sg BIO*ONE Capital, the investment arm of the Economic Development Board (EDB), has committed US$20 million ($32.6 million) to the establishment of a drug development company in partnership with American company CombinatoRx. The new company, called CombinatoRx Singapore, will
      231 words
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 1
      183 6 AT YOUR SERVICE Plumbing SHAN LEE PLUMBING To clear chokage, repair leakage, fridge, power failure and renovation services. 9117 2612 Air-con PANMAR AIRCON SERVICES Provides quality service for aircon maintenance repair. 6315 9085 Home Removal Services ALBERT MOVER Reliable home and office removal services at reasonable rates. Free box! 9048
      183 words
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 1
      54 7 GET YOURLUCKYPASSWORD FROM ANY NESCAFɮ3IN1/2IN1 CALL 6416 9188 TODAY! Plus, EXCLUSIVE! Enjoy $28*off when you purchase $200 and above at Instant Win Promotion starts 31 Dec 2005 and ends 28 Feb 2006. *Terms and Condition Apply. Call 6416 9188 for more promotion details. Prizes are presented in the form of
      54 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 1
      206 8 YOU DECIDE! 403 1334 -whooh t; |T-SES#' STEVE' COLE By Standard Chartered Small cashback here and there Or Big cashback everywhere? Get a 6% cashback on petrol purchases at any station, on top of all station discounts, with your MANHATTAN Card. Now here’s an offer with real bite! This January,
      206 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 2
      19 8 IS SINGAPORE QUAKE-PROOF? Experts call for study to assess how island will cope in event of an earthquake 10
      19 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 3
      16 8 Visit the Singapore Festival Village at Sentosa Cove! snw R 20 to 22 January 2006 UNIQUELY
      16 words
Page thumbnail Page 9
  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 9 Advertisements Column 1
      1385 9 HONG KONG CHINA J n 'si** signal. I > 11 W III SINGAPORE Benefit from the high growth logistics sector in Asia-Pacific Subscribe at discounted 1 price of S$0.945 per new unit Mapletree Logistics Trust (“MapletreeLog”) is the first Asia-focused logistics real estate investment trust (“REIT”) in Singapore. In line
      1,385 words
Page thumbnail Page 10
  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 10 Advertisements Column 1
      70 10 MSG-2010L-4VDR Now $78.00 U.P $193.00 BGR-270-4CDR Now $78.00 U.P. $178.00 BG-158-2VSDS Now $78.00 U.P. $125.00 MSG-10D-7ADR Now $78.00 U.P. $206.00 MSG-10L-7B2DR Now $78.00 U.P. $185.00 MSG-602L-9BDR Now $78.00 U.P $193.00 G-7100D-2VDR Now $118.00 U.P $206.00 G-2210-2VMDS Now $88.00 U.P $118.00 G-7600-1VDR Now $88.00 U.P. $128.00 BG-153-1BVSDS Now $78.00 U.P. $125.00
      70 words
Page thumbnail Page 11
  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 11 Advertisements Column 1
      179 11 The New Pride Of The Lion City We celebrate another fi rst for Singapore today as the SMU city campus offi cially opens. Joining the ranks of urban universities in leading cities, SMU will integrate business education with enterprise to invigorate the heart of Singapore. With its purpose-built campus, centred
      179 words
Page thumbnail Page 12
  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 1
      226 12 Post it supyr suoky j x Joi=^£i 0 u up] zt Cr jsiJJ 3/j WIN a pair of air tickets to Paris PLUS a Sky Dining experience for two on Valentine’s day! How long can you stand while keeping your partner's feet off the ground? 25 lucky couples will face
      226 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 2
      2 12 HOROSCOPE 69
      2 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 3
      40 12 Live Traffic Updates on SingTel 3G7V N90 AYE BKE CTE PIE L-. IMOKIA Video Call *880 or go to IDEAS mobile portal to watch it. Content is free. Video Call will be charged at Voice Call rates. 3loGy K SingTel
      40 words
Page thumbnail Page 13
  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 13 Advertisements Column 1
      232 13 38 fr Bangkok and Phuket 138 fr Yangon and Taipei be ready for future emway, they can really add value get a job. That’s what we want 68 fr Jakarta* “I get to shout orders at The Secondary students at Pathlight the cafe, which ises with the gapore. needs Pathlight
      232 words
Page thumbnail Page 14
  • Page 14 Advertisements
Page thumbnail Page 15
  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 15 Advertisements Column 1
      751 15 ©2006 Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd screen images are simulated imagine all the power of seamless connectivity at your fingertips > 1 A 7//////J. ®!***J* SGH -D600 $-700 738 COS The complete business companion Direct TV Output 2 Megapixel camera with flash 262K colour QVGA TFT-LCD vj v m Free 64MB
      751 words
Page thumbnail Page 16
  • world news
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Corruption chaos for Canberra
      458 16 Oil-for-food scandal spirals as national wheat exporter found to have deceived the UN AFP SYDNEY ---The Australian government came under pressure yesterday as an official inquiry heard more allegations of corruption in the national wheat exporter’s dealings with Saddam Hussein’s Iraq. Foreign Minister Alexander Downer took
      — AFP; BLOOMBERG :  -  458 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Fiery revenge for phone restrictions?
      174 16 AFP YALA (Thailand) Around 200 militants set dozens of telephone towers ablaze overnight in Thailand’s restive south on Wednesday. Officials said the attacks could be reprisals for government restrictions on cell phones in the region. “There were more than 50 arson attacks in four provinces,
      — AFP  -  174 words
    • GLOBAL ROUNDUP
      • Article
        Lock icon DON'T RELY TOO MUCH ON TAMIFLU, NO PROOF IT CAN BEAT BIRD FLU
        80 16 AFP British medical journal The Lancet warned against over-relying on the flu drug Tamiflu in global preparations to prevent an influenza pandemic triggered by bird flu. A paper published this week said there was no evidence that
        — AFP  -  80 words
      • Article
        Lock icon FOUR AL QAEDA MILITANTS KILLED?
        74 16 AFP Pakistani officials said yesterday that around four top Al Qaeda militants had been killed in a United States air strike. They were trying to establish their identities. One of the dead was allegedly Abdur Rehman Al Maghribi, the son-in-law of Al Qaeda No 2,
        — AFP  -  74 words
      • Article
        Lock icon BOAT PEOPLE SAIL TO AUSTRALIA, ACCUSE JAKARTA OF GENOCIDE
        54 16 AFP A group of boat people from Indonesia’s troubled West Papua province accused Jakarta of committing genocide against their people, after landing in Australia in an apparent bid for asylum. The 43 Papuans reached Cape York in the north on Wednesday
        — AFP  -  54 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon PRESIDENTIAL PROTEST:
      56 18 PROTEST:Asupporter of Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo smashing the wall of the United Nations headquarters in the capital, Abidjan. Protests by Mr bo’ssupporterserupted on Monday after UN-backed mediators recommended dissolving the Parliament as its term ended. At least 200 youth took to the streets burning tyres and throwing
      AFP  -  56 words
    • Article
      M’sia auto sector losing direction: ex-Proton chief
      207 18 PENANG He has left the company but former Proton chief executive officer Mahaleel Tengku Ariff’s heart is still very much in it. So much so that he issued harsh words, when reporters asked for his opinion on the state of the Malaysia automotive
      207 words
    • Article
      Malaysia to disband snoop squad
      375 18 Islamic morality watchdog units will encroach people’s privacy, says Cabinet PUTRAJAYA The Malaysian Cabinet has asked the country’s Islamic affairs department to disband a controversial “snoop squad”, or morality police, that was set up to look out for Malaysian Muslims performing “indecent” acts, newspapers reported.
      375 words
    • GLOBAL ROUNDUP
      • Article
        Lock icon MORE EFFICIENT HIV TREATMENT DISCOVERED
        69 20 AFP A team of Aids researchers has found that a once-daily combination of three antiretroviral drugs works better as an initial treatment for HIV than another widely-accepted three-drug combination. After a year of treatment, a regimen of antiretroviral pills called tenofovir DF (Viread) and emtricitabine
        — AFP  -  69 words
      • Article
        Lock icon BEER DRINKERS CHOOSE NEXT PRIME MINISTER OF CANADA
        81 20 AFP Staff at Trafalgar Brewery, Ontario, believe they can tell who will be elected premier when Canadians vote on Monday. Their confidence comes after launching new beers with the effigy of party leaders on the labels, and counting the sales of each
        — AFP  -  81 words
      • Article
        Lock icon THREE MORE SUSPECTS LINKED TO BALI BOMBINGS NABBED
        70 20 AFP Indonesian police have arrested three more Islamic militants alleged to have links with Malaysian extremist Noordin Mohammad Top, who is accused of masterminding the October bombings in Bali. Anti-terrorist police captured Subur Sugiarto, Joko Wibowo, 25, and Ibnu Pramono, 30, in
        — AFP  -  70 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Balancing the maternity-work seesaw in Japan
      307 20 Govt to ban discrimination in the workplace AFP TOKYO Japan plans to ban workplace discrimination against pregnant women and mothers in a bid to let people balance careers and families and reverse a falling birthrate, a minister said yesterday. The government will submit to
      — AFP; AFP  -  307 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Running in the family? Corby’s half-brother on drug charge
      218 20 AGENCIES BRISBANE The half-broth-er of convicted Australian drug runner Schapelle Corby allegedly broke into a home with two friends and stole a large quantity of cannabis and cash. James Sioeli Kisina, 18, from Loganlea, south of Brisbane, was remanded in custody
      — AGENCIES  -  218 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Iran ‘open to talks’ but EU, US seek UN action
      245 22 —AFP TEHRAN Iran said it was open to compromise in the crisis over its disputed nuclear programme as the United States (US) and European Union (EU) pushed for Tehran to be hauled before the United Nations Security Council. “We have
      —AFP  -  245 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon New man at the helm in Taiwan
      327 22 However, ties with Beijing are not expected to improve AFP TAIPEI Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian named the ruling party’s most popular figure and presidential hopeful, Su Tseng-chang, as Premier yesterday in a bid to revive the government’s popularity. The appointment came two days
      — AFP; AFP  -  327 words
    • Article
      Extortionists threaten million dollar idea student
      217 24 LONDON British student entrepreneur Alex Tew, who made more than a US$1 million ($1.6 million) by selling advertising space on his website, has been hit by extortionists, reported The Times of London. The cyberspace extortionists, who are suspected to have links with the Russian
      217 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon French couple eye presidency
      346 24 Socialist party boss and his partner may become rivals —AP PARIS France’s power couple Socialist Party boss Francois Hollande and the party’s most popular politician Ms Segolene Royal might end up competing against each other in next year’s presidential race. While Mr Hollande is bespectacled and
      —AP; AFP l  -  346 words
    • Article, Illustration
      KNOW YOUR SKIN
      564 26 Q: Is it true the skin does not peel naturally? False! Peeling is a natural process. Proteases help cells in the stratum corneum to separate and flake off, thus producing new cells. The skin's youthful look depends on a steady sustained rhythm of self-peeling. This begins at
      564 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon EMPEROR AKIHITO AS A MEDIATOR?
      731 26  -  His remarks have come as Japanese opinion turns against Chinese, Koreans news•views•analysis straighttalk ERICTEO Dr Eric Teo, a business consultant and strategist, is Council Member of the Singapore Institute for International Affairs (SIIA). FROM a South-east Asian perspective, recent developments underscore an internal angst in
      AFP  -  731 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Men enjoy seeing bad people suffer
      426 28 Study could explain why punishing criminals is usually a man’s job AP NEW YORK Former United States President Bill Clinton said he felt others’ pain. But a new brain-scanning study suggests that when guys see someone who doesn’t play fair get a mild electric
      — AP  -  426 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Scheming ‘Santas’ plotted Leo Blair’s kidnap
      270 28 AFP LONDON As reports emerged that the would-be kidnappers of Leo Blair had hatched their plans dressed as Santa Claus, the fathers’ rights group allegedly at the centre of the plot to kidnap British premier Tony Blair’s youngest son announced it would be disbanded.
      — AFP; i AFP  -  270 words
  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 1
      94 16 LUIXIAR NEW YEAR Special Set Menu from for 10 PERSONS R 4 ?V I- Jf*. *vt si Specimen Via MU H S33B++ C40) Yu Sheng with Parang Fish Braised Shark’s Fin Soup with Crab IVleat Steamed Sea Bass with Snya Sauce Bailed Prawn with Superior Soup Crispy Chicken with Sliced
      94 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 2
      32 16 Receive Free Shopping Vouchers from Best Denki, NTUC Fairprice, Tangs and many more by Answering Online Surveys mySurvey ■*»»ASIA (Reg. Code: LEAF- 001 1222) Join the MySurveyASIA Research Panel by visiting www.mysurveyasia.com.sg
      32 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 3
      28 16 The Homes Bay www.hbay.com.sg REWARDEDBewhen you use of the following services by ANY hbay, Homes Bay. the Buy/Sell Homes Home Loans Conveyancing Renovations 67 Mastery of Life? www.amorc.org
      28 words
Page thumbnail Page 17
  • Page 17 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 17 Advertisements Column 1
      262 17 Get an exclusive 10%off Disney on Ice with the POSB Everyday Card The magical world of Disney is coming to town. From 10 19 March 2006, see your favourite characters ‘live’ at the Singapore Indoor Stadium as they sing, dance and twirl on ice to your favourite Disney songs! As
      262 words
Page thumbnail Page 18
  • Page 18 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 18 Advertisements Column 1
      543 18 How Can I Give My Child A Brighter Future? Like many parents, I am concerned for my child’s wellbeing and education. I hope he will enjoy learning and read widely, acquire knowledge to excel in his studies and grow up to be someone with the courage to pursue his goals.
      543 words
Page thumbnail Page 19
  • Page 19 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 19 Advertisements Column 1
      519 19 [LTE] ELTE1 [LTEl EJcl [LTEl EJcl EJcl [LTE1 GJcl ELTEl EJcl [LTE] ELTE1 [LTD EJcl [LTEl EJcl ELTE1QTE1 GJcl ELTE1 GJcl [LTEl ELTE1 [LTD EJcl [LTEl EJcl ELTE1QTE1 [LTEl ELTE1 GJcl EJcl [LTEl [LTD EJcl [LTEl EJcl ELTEl QTE1 [LTEl ELTE1 [LTEl EJcl [LTEl EJcl EJcl [LTEl GJcl ELTE] 5|
      519 words
Page thumbnail Page 20
  • Page 20 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 20 Advertisements Column 1
      904 20 QUALITY SOUND WITH DECT+TECHNOLOGY Model: 6321 $89.00 Caller ID* on Call Waiting 10 number phone book entries 10 Incoming call ringing tone Blue colour lighted alphanumeric LCD display Blue colour lighted keypad Able to subscribe up to 4 handsets Up to 10 hours talk time and 100 hours standby time
      904 words
Page thumbnail Page 21
  • Page 21 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 21 Advertisements Column 1
      157 21 B4 f.T J* '-*r > 5 M k ,V n jp <* *1 I J *v r~ *m?W K w frost P^;$ BS S «r S A to A pj K Jl s 3 ft iA H 0 J What is a man's success without the recognition of his better
      157 words
Page thumbnail Page 22
  • Page 22 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 22 Advertisements Column 1
      197 22 Last Dash for Chinese New Year! Deliver Before the New Year. Stocks going fast so Hurry Down. Bakersfield 3pce Living Room Set Bakersfield 3+2 Sofa Set Full Leather) Caramel Kennedy Media Stand Walnut Amherst Brown *10% off for all WorldCard members 5% off for P&R WorldCard members Chinese New Year
      197 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 22 Advertisements Column 2
      67 22 Great Canon Deals at Mustafa Roadshow! Now till February 05, 2006 Digital Cameras /Iini DV/DVD Camcorders lie Free gift with every purchase! Selphy Photo Printers Mustafa Singapore 145, Syed Alwi Road Singapore *****4 (Outside Jewellery Mart) INSTANT LUCKY DIP! Cut out this coupon to redeem for an instant lucky dip
      67 words
Page thumbnail Page 23
  • Page 23 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 23 Advertisements Column 1
      358 23 V ri\0 OTO Bodycare has made the best even better. We have retained the best in our star product and updated it to a brand-new OTO Trimax® TX-908! This new-and-improved belt targets 7 acupressure points to slim, detox and massage with precision. It also comes with a sleek, new look
      358 words
Page thumbnail Page 24
  • Page 24 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 24 Advertisements Column 1
      166 24 BSSU m 00/00 00/00 'n S (oL5l f e« mente up to 48 nonthl -rnonw tho«sst •iSSSa reQ° Enjoy auspicious shopping with Diners Club Card Spread your good luck prosperity this Lunar New Year with up to 48 months of 0% interest Instalments. INSTALMENT PLAN up la 48 Months Interest
      166 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 24 Advertisements Column 2
      44 24 CNY Gifts from $18.8 3 5 Stocks \jflw® Special Buy Fortune Dog $68.00 Up $128 (with a min purchase of $200 worth of Hampers) -Crystal Fortune Dog with prosperity Ball. Comes with box and luxurious satin lining. ..Trr SW -ZaMnp Hotline: 6747 7841 www.pbconceptstore.com
      44 words
Page thumbnail Page 25
  • Page 25 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 25 Advertisements Column 1
      681 25 ADVERTISEMENT X Fi was Vietna home j wasn't SHEtoo nu brushiil encrc person my mg held 05 back tf Even have somec A ROYAL Nzvi Y£AR TRSAT ItiPiMAL BURGER Juicy flame-grilled 100% beef with sweet pineapple, crispy lelluce and leriyaki sauce. 1 ■gySi&teo While stocks last. Products and prices subject
      681 words
Page thumbnail Page 26
Page thumbnail Page 27
  • Page 27 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 27 Advertisements Column 1
      384 27 USHER IN THE LUNAR NEW YEAR WITH FREE GIFTS AND EXCITING OFFERS AT ANCHORPOINT! 6 TO 28 JAN 2006 DOUBLE HONG BAO GIVEAWAY! 6 to 28 Jan 2006 Good things come in pairs. Receive 2 packets of specially designed Hong Baos with a minimum spend of $30*. DANCE TO PROSPERITY
      384 words
Page thumbnail Page 28
  • Page 28 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 28 Advertisements Column 1
      244 28 /1 I (1 1AZE! Catch the 4* in the line-up! J R Checkout Biotherm's latest Line Peel treatment products that'll amaze and give you brand-new, baby smooth skin that glows with life! Line Peel Yeux: The 1st double performance care eye cream that reactivates the skin's biological renewal process and
      244 words
Page thumbnail Page 29
  • Page 29 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 29 Advertisements Column 1
      249 29 r. UNIQUELY OXHQdparP welcomes THE ROUNDiTHE WORLDjYACHTiRACE i •S^ppei a EM V £3 i vwr, S Keppel •< CRUISE DOWN to the Singapore Festival Village 20 22 January Sentosa Cove The Clipper Race has made its way to Singapore! Join us for waves of excitement, hands-on sailing and a chance
      249 words
Page thumbnail Page 30
  • Voices
    • Article
      Up in arms over NS
      620 30 Do not condemn those who evade National Service in order to follow their dreams Letter from KATHINELAU I THINK it’s time Singaporeans move on from Melvyn Tan’s case. He made a decision he thought was best for him and settled in a country that gave
      620 words
    • Article
      What will make these callous boys more considerate?
      386 30 Letter from YVONNESIOW I REFER to the letters by Mr Rizal Ismail, “The other side of the fence” (Jan 17), and Ms Jessica Chan, “Here’s how you handle noisy louts” (Jan 19). I, too, live in the area described by Mr Rizal.
      386 words
    • Article
      FOCUS ON THE FAMILY
      259 32  -  BY DR JAMES DOBSON WILLIS B DOBSON I want to pay tribute today to a good man who happened to be my uncle Dr Willis B Dobson. He earned his PhD in Shakespearean English at the University of Texas and served for more than 40 years
      259 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Be a world-beating S’porean
      967 32  -  Serve your NS proudly, roll your ‘r’s when convenient FRIDAY WITH mr brown news@newstoday.com.sg mr brown is the accidental author of a popular website that has been documenting the dysfunctional side of Singapore life since 1997. He thinks Johnny Cash is da bomb. I WISH to
      YEN YOK  -  967 words
    • Article
      ‘Disability’ and entitlement is a matter of perspective
      211 34 Letter from JEFFREY LAW LEE BENG I REFER to Jeremy Lim’s “Don’t hide behind disability.” (Jan 19). I have friends who, despite having physical disabilities, try to be as independent as they can be. They cross busy streets and queue to order
      211 words
    • Article
      Is the WP being foolhardy?
      421 34 No, the contest is the point Letter from TAN MUI LIN I REFER to Harry Chia’s letter, “Worker’s Party foolish to contest Ang Mo Kio GRC?” (Jan 19). Enabling citizens to participate in the political process through elections is very important.That’s when citizens hold the
      421 words
    • Article
      Choice of the majority
      498 36  -  ‘Budget’ was the word 60% of the entries had in naming contest Letter from SATWINDER KAUR Corporate Communications Manager Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore WE REFER to the recent letters on the Budget Terminal published in Today. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) would like
      498 words
    • Article
      Are auditors even necessary?
      138 36 Letter from DRNGSWEECHING I READ with interest the letter by Janet Tan, “Audit is not a ‘fraud-detection’ exercise” (Jan 19). Let me ask an exploratory question. If I engaged an auditor to prepare my 2005 accounts, can I then use the same format for my 2006
      138 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Rules must be same for all
      526 39  -  COE, ERP cannot be waived for taxis as they occupy as much road space as cars Letter from HAN LIANG YUAN Director, Corporate Communications Land Transport Authority (LTA) I REFER to the two letters from readers who suggested removing the need for taxis to
      526 words
    • Article
      $14m absorbed on behalf of taxi drivers
      289 39  -  Letter from TAM MY TAN Group Corporate Communications Officer ComfortDelGro Corporation Limited I REFER to the letter “What’s the deal on diesel for cabbies?” by Mr Boris Chan (Jan 13). The cost of fuel has indeed risen significantly in the last two years
      289 words
    • Article, Illustration
      One in 4 S’poreans will die of cancer
      943 40  -  Driven by harsh figures, oncologist writes book for patients, families FOR nearly 20years, Dr Ang Peng Tiam has been treating almost every type of cancer affecting Singaporeans. He recently published a book titled, Doctor, I have cancer. Can You Help Me? Written
      943 words
    • Article
      Working on reducing noise levels
      216 40  -  Letter from CHANDRAN NAIR Deputy General Manager Singex Venues Pte Ltd I REFER to Mr Daniel Low’s letter, “Singapore Expo’s Max Pavilion too noisy” (Dec 19). The Max Pavilion was commissioned recently as an alternative venue in the east, ideal for performances, concerts and other
      216 words
    • Article
      Independent assessment of injuries
      150 40  -  Letter from JEAN TAN Director, Corporate Communications for Permanent Secretary Ministry of Manpower IN “COMPENSATION policy exploited?” (Jan 17), Rayner Wong suggested that an independent panel of doctors should be appointed to assess cases where differing disabilities had been provided from injuries sustained by foreign workers.
      150 words
  • Page 30 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 30 Advertisements Column 1
      156 30 we set you thinking todayonline.com Opinions.Thoughts. Concerns.Whatmovesyou? Whatirksyou?Tellus. Wr i te,emailorfaxusaletter withyourfullname,contact numberandaddress. we want your voice CHOICEOFTHEMAJORITY 60 per cent of airport terminal naming contest entries had the word budget 36 Usher in the Lunar New Year with AudioJjouse Enjoy Great Deals with these Star Buys! -J JVC V
      156 words
Page thumbnail Page 31
  • Page 31 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 31 Advertisements Column 1
      568 31 Lunar New Year r w r $4900 UP $89.00 Long Sleeve Quick Dry Polo (SMUTL 353) $4200 UP $79.00 Skort (SMUSK 373) Etonic GSOK Golf Shoes GS101-2 $9900 UP $209.00 MP30 MP27 GOLF SALE up to 55% OFF 20 January 12 February 2006 NEW $4900 UP $79.00 $***** UP $925.60
      568 words
Page thumbnail Page 32
  • Page 32 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 32 Advertisements Column 1
      189 32 Brought to you by: A 7^gtified Counsellors www.certifiedcounsellors.org Diploma In Counselling Psychology Diploma In Applied Psychology Transforming Lives From Within® Learning is Puny and Easy "Asker Primary Level P6 English Excellerator (Limited Places Left) P5 Maths Excellerator (Additional Class Opening Soon) Secondary Level English Language Science (Sec 1 2) Mathematics
      189 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 32 Advertisements Column 2
      4 32 RULESMUST BESAME FORALL 39
      4 words
Page thumbnail Page 33
  • Page 33 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 33 Advertisements Column 1
      250 33 Carrefour <§► 1 toatxt it f Prosperity at Carrefour^ A x* Up 'Tea Fri 20 Jan 06 Today Only! AIRFLOWN CHILLED WHOLE SALMON Origin: Norway 2-3kg per 10Og <■< it tottu’A flawy* AMKu. r \s Vitimm ■K^vvn n N ■b Limited to 2 fish per customer 5% CASH REBATES Enjoy
      250 words
Page thumbnail Page 34
  • Page 34 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 34 Advertisements Column 1
      245 34 NP OPEN It always adds up to that something xtra. it’s not just about making you street smart. We make you global smart. It’s more than meeting your interests. We ignite your passion. And it’s beyond building character We inspire a winning attitude. Because with NP ,it always adds up
      245 words
Page thumbnail Page 35
  • Page 35 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 35 Advertisements Column 1
      842 35 Carrefour <§► 1 it! MP CONTRA CT! n. 0% INTEREST-FREE INSTALLMENTS UP TO 24 MONTHS!* Sony Ericsson Items available at Carrefour Suntec City L2 (Tel: 6836 4926) Carrefour Plaza Singapura B2 (Tel: 6336 8728) instore from 20-22 Jan 06 ■n JVisit our Roadshow at Orchard Bazaar! (ppposite Meritus Mandarin Hotel)
      842 words
Page thumbnail Page 36
  • Page 36 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 36 Advertisements Column 1
      572 36 MasterCard cjctnivnu from only S$988 d Exciting activities, great shopping, wonderful food and nature await you in Sydney. Voted “World’s Best City” 10 times by US travel magazine Conde NastTraveler, this vibrant city will thrill you with its natural wonders and attractions such as the Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley and
      572 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 36 Advertisements Column 2
      120 36 ■wmA-KpjA Resort living affordable prices Teak Piano Daybed c/w mattress w/out bolsters LASf] I m wars m STRICTLY NO EXTENSION! Handcrafted Cabinet 2 Dr 3 Drws CD Partition Rack 75x35x40cm 155x150cm m WJ@Scotts: #04-01 Scotts Shopping Ctr. Tel: 6238 6012 3 Ubi Eunos: 175 Ubi Avenue 4, Pan Malayan Warehouse.
      120 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 36 Advertisements Column 3
      103 36 Superior Room (Single/Double Occupancy) Day use rate 12pm 7pm S. Night use rate 7pm 3am Full day rate Subject to 10% service charge, government tax GST. uom city! HOTELS Comfortable Affordable Convenient Amenities Facilities: Private Internet room Coffee/tea-making facilities Banqueting/Conference facilities Chinese Restaurant/Coffee House Ample carpark space Excellent Location: Within
      103 words
Page thumbnail Page 37
  • Page 37 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 37 Advertisements Column 1
      672 37 Carrefour <H (jjoty Ivj&wA it! 4 llliilfWlllli] TO BE WON IN CARREFOUR CASH-CUMULATOR! 30 Dec 2005 14 Feb 2006 PRIZE MONEY CHANGES EVERY DAY.* WATCH OUT FOR THE SNOWBALLED AMOUNT! *See instore for more details V APPLIANCE BONANZA! ADVERTISED OFFERS AVAILABLE AT CARREFOUR SUNTEC CITY CARREFOUR PLAZA SINGAPURA FROM 20
      672 words
Page thumbnail Page 38
  • Page 38 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 38 Advertisements Column 1
      1653 38 Toss for Prosperity Make your Chinese New Year wishes at Funan DigitaLife Mall from 6 27 Jan ‘06. Just buy ‘fortune’ wishing coins at $1 each and toss them onto the Prosperity Tree at the atrium. All proceeds go to The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund. 2nd Prize 1st
      1,653 words
Page thumbnail Page 39
  • Page 39 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 39 Advertisements Column 1
      322 39 Carrefour BONANZA lo*y 1 to&nX it! Advertised offers available from 20 31 Jan '06 at Carrefour Suntec City Carrefour Plaza Singapura 7" PORTABLE DVD PLAYER ENZER E5768P $299 SLIDING WALL MOUNT DVD PLAYER ENZERE5628 $4+9 each 5.1 CH HOME THEATRE SYSTEM ENZER HT1458 $4-69 iJIM i *991 ■-1-U.M *249 *129
      322 words
Page thumbnail Page 40
Page thumbnail Page 41
  • Page 41 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 41 Advertisements Column 1
      619 41 Visit us at www.vhive.com.sg j Celebrate Chinese m New Year at VHive! vYl $£90 29 29 YZ5058 Spice Folding Stool, Blue/Black, Cash Carry Great Wall Chair, Black/Translucent White/Red, Cash Carry Iris Chair, Red/White/ Ivory/Black, Cash Carry (f^OLDABLE a Gin Chair, Haha Folding Chair, Ivory/Black, Black/Translucent Cash Carry White, Cash Carry
      619 words
Page thumbnail Page 42
  • Business today
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Tokyo bourse to upgrade system
      531 42  -  But after Wednesday’s flood of orders, daily trading hours to be reduced indefinitely CHRISTIE LOH christie@newstoday.com.sg WITH investor confidence dented by its unprecedented shutdown on Wednesday, the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) is now eager to upgrade its computer system but not soon enough for a
      AFP  -  531 words
    • Article
      SGX SYSTEMS ON GUARD FOR AN OVERLOAD
      318 42  -  Christie Loh WILL the Singapore Exchange (SGX) be snowed under if it too suffers an avalanche of stock orders like its larger counterpart, the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE)? According to market watchers, the local bourse’s technical capabilities are sufficiently robust and unlikely to
      318 words
    • Article
      Lock icon CORPORATE BRIEFS
      314 42 Channel NewsAsia Advanced Holdings has entered into an agreement for the placement of 17 million new shares at 89 cents each. The placement shares represent around 15.1 per cent of Advanced’s share capital. The estimated net proceeds will amount to $14.7 million and will be used to fund
      — Channel NewsAsia  -  314 words
    • business news
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Temasek may buy into India’s Tata Teleservices
        189 45 DOW JONES allowittooperateitsManila-MacauserviceuntilJan27.—DowJones NEW DELHI Temasek Holdings may buy a 20- to 26-per-cent stake in India’s Tata Teleservices for up to US$1 billion ($1.63 billion), reported the Hindustan Times newspaper, which cited an unnamed source. Temasek leads a group of three financial investors
        — DOW JONES; allowittooperateitsManila-MacauserviceuntilJan27.—DowJones; TODAY FILE PHOTO  -  189 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Baht rises on Shin sale talk
        372 45 Increase mainly due to mega share sale of the company: Thai central bank head DOW JONES BANGKOK Bank of Thailand Governor Pridiyathorn Devakula (picture) said yesterday that the current baht strength is mainly due to equity-related inflows from a mega share sale deal of
        — DOW JONES; BLOOMBERG  -  372 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon GOLD, SILVER SET TO GLITTER AGAIN
        699 46  -  Precious metals could outperform shares, bonds and property this year analysis•gossip•opinion takingstock Mano Sabnani Editor-in-Chief/CEO mano@newstoday.com.sg MUCH has been said about the outlook for equities in the new year. Precious metals which should be an important part of a diversified portfolio of any indi-
        BLOOMBERG : ii  -  699 words
      • Article
        Parco to manage mall at Central
        217 48  -  Upcoming centre is expected to have about 50,000 visitors daily SHOBHATSERING BHALLA FAR East Organization has signed on one of Japan’s leading shopping centre managers Parco to manage its upcoming retail mall at Central which is expected to be ready by the end of
        217 words
      • Article
        Lock icon market watch
        500 48 Dow Jones Singapore SHARE prices closed higher as bargain hunters, encouraged by the strong recovery on Japan’s bourse, returned to the market following six consecutive sessions of declines. “The market is starting to look cheap again as over twothirds of recent gains have been wiped out,” a trader
        — Dow Jones  -  500 words
      • Article
        Lock icon BenQ-Siemens mobile phones enter S’pore market
        211 50 AGENCIES BENQ Corp, which completed the takeover of Siemens’ unprofitable handset unit last September, is entering Singapore’s market with new BenQ-Siemens handsets. Its BenQ Mobile unit “will announce its entry to the Singapore market with an exciting line-up of at least 20 new mobile
        — AGENCIES  -  211 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Mapletree plans to raise $130m to fund purchases
        319 50 Offers new shares between 94.5 and 96 cents AGENCIES MAPLETREE Logistics Trust, a Singapore real estate investment trust that owns warehouses and industrial building, is raising about $130 million from the sale of new shares to fund property acquisitions. Mapletree will offer
        — AGENCIES; I PHOTO COURTESY OF MAPLETREE LOGISTICS TRUST  -  319 words
      • Article
        Lock icon M1, SIA in loyalty programme
        117 50 DOW JONES MOBILEONE (M1) has partnered Singapore Airlines (SIA) for its loyalty programme. M1, Singapore’s No 3 mobile phone operator, said it would offer SIA’s KrisFlyer miles to users via its SunPerks loyalty programme. KrisFlyer is the frequent flyer programme of Singapore Airlines. M1 said
        — DOW JONES  -  117 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Malaysian economy forecast to grow by 5.5 per cent this year: Mier
        337 52 DOW JONES KUALA LUMPUR The Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (Mier), a prominent think tank, forecast Malaysia’s economy would expand 5.5 per cent this year and 5.8 per cent next year, picking up from the estimated 5.3-per-cent growth
        — DOW JONES  -  337 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon India’s Jet buys Sahara for $814m
        397 52 Deal to give carrier 50% of domestic market AGENCIES MUMBAI India’s largest domestic carrier, Jet Airways, said yesterday it paid US$500 million ($814 million) in an all-cash deal to buy rival Sahara Airlines, the industry’s biggest merger yet. The takeover will allow Jet to
        — AGENCIES; BLOOMBERG  -  397 words
  • Page 42 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 42 Advertisements Column 1
      225 42 IGCE ‘O’ LEVELl GCE ‘A’ LEVEL I ‘O’ FULL-TIME I‘A’ FULL-TIME I AM Session 8.30am 1.00pm I Mon Fri 8.30am 1.00pm PM Session 1.30pm 6.00pm ‘O’ HOLISTIC I Mon Fri 9.00am 4.30pm LEVELS ‘O’ FOCUS ‘A’ HOLISTIC Mon Fri 9.00am 4.30pm ‘A’ PART-TIME Mon Sun 2.5hrs per subject Mon Fri
      225 words
Page thumbnail Page 43
  • Page 43 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 43 Advertisements Column 1
      721 43 (Will Bend Brandt 43S3>- ORnCll DAEWOO DC v£L3A ENZER IjglBMilffWI Ej FUJIFILM FUJITSU GAZZ ©GENERAL HITACHI <hvu»™P JVC 0 KJ| laGERMANIA ItZA XJ 7^ GniN CITV ■PROSPERITY Attractive Trade-in Value up to $800 PJL m. > *s 3DS 5a 4 J* Receive a Lunar New Year Goodie Bag for any
      721 words
Page thumbnail Page 44
  • Page 44 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 44 Advertisements Column 1
      110 44 159 diamond pendant d22-0.22ct t28-0.13ct $999 diamond bangle d69-1.06ct t76-0.47ct $69 gems earrings sps8-5.88ct $99 diamond earrings d12-0.08ct gems pendant sps4-2.77ct 40% OFF Store wide* $169 gems bracelet sps9-4.41ct FRESHWATER PEARL ZODIAC FIGURINE worth $588 FREE! when you spend $500 above at any TAKA outlet. While stocks last. $79' diamond
      110 words
Page thumbnail Page 45
  • Page 45 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 45 Advertisements Column 1
      77 45 Health f/ Promotion Board X\1rV m Doh’f Let y©uR DpeAms Le BecAuse ©-f WeAtf B©hes. Join us at the exciting vtm 'Bone-Building' roadshow! jfiL L% i)S8 9©J( ti FANN WONG DENNIS CHEW Venue: IMM Jurong, Level 1 Stage Time: 2.30pm to 6.30pm Date: January 21 to 22, 2006 Win attractive
      77 words
Page thumbnail Page 46
  • Page 46 Advertisements
Page thumbnail Page 47
  • Page 47 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 47 Advertisements Column 1
      205 47 The king comes to life. LCD TV Picture TOSHIBA MOVIE FESTWIN FABULOUS PRIZES! SMS: "TSP <Store code> <your name> <NRIC> <Receipt value of Toshiba products purchased>" to 9664 4343. Stand a chance to win great prizes when you purchase $200 and above (in a single receipt) of Toshiba Home Electrical
      205 words
Page thumbnail Page 48
  • Page 48 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 48 Advertisements Column 1
      108 48 Q-bite Pro tf sX- —CO CP f K mt a 0 1 0 JlliJJj' bite M I '4 r ES Shrimp Wontons Perfect for Steamboats this Chinese New Year! Slippery smooth on the outside, a succulent whole shrimp inside. Q-bite Shrimp Wonton is one oriental delicacy with a lot more
      108 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 48 Advertisements Column 2
      10 48 MAPLETREE PLANS TO RAISE $130 MILLION TO FUND PURCHASES 50
      10 words
Page thumbnail Page 49
  • Page 49 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 49 Advertisements Column 1
      170 49 7. j r.i v MARTELL VSOP Gift Pack 70cl UP: $27:90 JOHNNIE WALKER Black Label Whisky with Lanyard 75cl UP: |Z8,50 Br yal Ro 9,<s °0O0r BREDA Premium Beer 24x330ml UP: 460r^3 M f i A-i P r "rH a®. jfeifs* <5 1 Rawson’s Retreat SHIRAZ CABERNET TWO OCEANS Semilion
      170 words
Page thumbnail Page 50
  • Page 50 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 50 Advertisements Column 1
      140 50 *2r~ m T f m Beautiful skin comes easier with As our bodies produce less collagen when we age, Plush! Skin Awakening, with its quick-absorption formula, effectively replenishes collagen levels. So your skin feels firmer and looks more youthful. Essential for the body's well-being, collagen also maintains healthy bones and
      140 words
Page thumbnail Page 51
  • Page 51 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 51 Advertisements Column 1
      45 51 Iwkffttp Australia Wild Abalone Mkffotp mis S&fcRT M Wok ffftp Australia Wild Abalone a; < ■w wohHu k WohHup Hup %a J Wft //up t C3E5P* nr SfSs. X 'c> mSf* *V 5FV f■ KV.'.4 i cJeJcJcIcJc-tJc. .atQuality Products of -j ,{l,\ 0/10 Manufacturer of BRANDS®!
      45 words
Page thumbnail Page 52
  • Page 52 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 52 Advertisements Column 1
      137 52 ABUNDANT TREASURES REVEALED. fl J, Auspices of good fortune beckon at Man Fu Yuan Chinese Restaurant, where our Deluxe Claypot. Treasures r J hints of the bountiful year ahead. Catch a glimpse of what is in store, and share in the Lunar New Year’s offerings. Come partake in our treasure
      137 words
Page thumbnail Page 53
  • Page 53 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 53 Advertisements Column 1
      108 53 m w X mAeavW (f 179 “D s &V\r I y V y\ t>, A <& /f 1 C <* V 1 s I Jl I Si 1 V L r 4 Mi < c 1 1 A ,V 'a i ’A fA v v It's The Ultimate Beach Party
      108 words
Page thumbnail Page 54
  • +plus
    • Article, Illustration
      THE GOOD ROCKERS OF NORWAY
      1025 54  -  Stripped-down music, introspective lyrics... now why would you call Kings of Convenience folksy? Zul Othman zul@newstoday.com.sg IF THERE is one thing Norwegian pop duo Kings of Convenience hate, it’s when critics call their music “folksy”. “I really hate the term and the fact that people
      1,025 words
    • Article, Illustration
      A MOSAIC OF MUSIC
      330 57  -  ZU LOTH MAN THE Mosaic Music Festival 2006 the Esplanade’s annual showcase of music and visual arts returns this year with a bigger and more diverse line-up. More than 300 international and homegrown artists are slated to perform from Mar 10 to 19 in over 70
      330 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Latin Israel
      720 59  -  Former MediaCorp Radio Gold 90FMDJ STEVEN SHALOWITZ is on a round-the-world journey after leaving Singapore. This week, the Chicago resident chills out in an artists enclave in the Holy Land. outofoffice explore with attitude STEVENSHALOWITZis DURING the years I hosted a Latin music radio programme, I came to
      STEVEN SHALOWITZ  -  720 words
Page thumbnail Page 55
  • Page 55 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 55 Advertisements Column 1
      253 55 Celebrate the Lunar New Year at Millenia Walk 12 Jan-12 Feb 2006 Festive New Year Treats Spend $50* for a chance to win the Ball Trainmaster Small Second Timepiece or $200 Millenia Walk giftvoucher in our Lunar New Year lucky draw. The first 1,000 will also receive a pack of
      253 words
Page thumbnail Page 56
  • Page 56 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 56 Advertisements Column 1
      655 56 TOSHIBA Toshiba recommends Windows® XP Professional. Picture fori, Step into a world w\ where all your video needs take centerstage. 2.26kg only Dedicated Video Memory Satellite M50-P346 Model No: PSM51 L-02G015 A fusion of mobility, power and style. Intel® Centrino® Mobile Technology Intel® Pentium® M Processor 740 (1,73GHz, 2MB L2
      655 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 56 Advertisements Column 2
      54 56 Amazing Discounts Youii Love You Can Find It Fast In The 2005/06 Buying Guide T Yellow Pages Coupons on Page 121 Dining discounts Spa and Beauty Treatment discounts Leisure and Entertainment discounts FLIP Yellow Pages® CALL CitySearch 1900 7-777-777 CLICK www.yellowpages.com.sg PesjBustws Buying Guide Let Your Fingers Do The Walking
      54 words
Page thumbnail Page 57
  • Page 57 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 57 Advertisements Column 1
      652 57 TOSHIBA Toshiba recommends Windows® XP Professional. Celebrate the^? Lunar New Year with a reliable yet affordable technological marvel. Dedicated Video Memory Picture for illustration purposes only. Satellite A80-P442 Model No: PSA80L-*****W Mobility at great value. Intel 0 Centrino® Mobile Technology Intel® Pentium® M Processor 740 (1,73GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 533MHz
      652 words
Page thumbnail Page 58
  • Page 58 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 58 Advertisements Column 1
      151 58 tk > Overflowing EUSPRING A gift, a wish At one with Nature, Wellspring seeks out the companions of Spring to celebrate its arrival. Joyously cavorting with butterflies nestled amongst peach blossoms, the handsome and intelligent Setter exudes energy and exuberance. The freshness of the Season and the air of renewal
      151 words
Page thumbnail Page 59
  • Page 59 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 59 Advertisements Column 1
      44 59 Victoria's Secret Special on SingTel 3G7V N70 li&BliH Brought to you by Video Call *880 or go to IDEAS mobile portal to watch it. Content costs $2.10 per view. Video Call will be charged at Voice Call rates. 3loGy It's 36. And beyond RSingTel
      44 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 59 Advertisements Column 2
      96 59 SUDOKUplus HOWTO PLAY: The rules are easy. Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9. What are your views on Sudoku Plus? Email us at plus@newstoday.com.sg YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: THIS PUZZLE IS EXTRACTED FROM THE LITTLE BOOK OF SUDOKU
      96 words
Page thumbnail Page 60
  • in cinemas
    • Article, Illustration
      Is this Dance S’porean?
      513 60  -  Sundance entry One Last Dance features a cast, crew drawn from across the globe JEANINETAN jeanine@newstoday.com.sg IN THE gangster drama One Last Dance, the marquee names are Harvey Keitel, Francis Ng and Vivian Hsu and the director is Max Makowski, a Hong Kongbased Brazilian. Yet, the
      513 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon THE ROAD TO STARDOM
      250 62  -  Don’t stop chasing your Idol dreams, advises Taufik JEANINETAN jeanine@newstoday.com.sg —WITH ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY NATASHA SABNANI THE Feb 11 audition date for the second Singapore Idol competition may be nearing, but reigning Idol Taufik Batisah doesn’t view the arrival of a new crop of talented per-
      —WITH ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY NATASHA SABNANI; DON WONG  -  250 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Ex-American Idol Clarkson okays use of songs
      320 62 FORMER American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson, subject to a scolding from American Idol judge Simon Cowell for not letting her songs be used by new contestants on the show, has agreed to do so, a spokesman said yesterday. Roger Widynowski, from Clarkson’s Sony
      — AP  -  320 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Beautiful only on the outside
      476 64  -  Despite an all-Asian cast, film fails to show the true way of a geisha FILM REVIEW by Jeanine Tan Memoirs of a Geisha THERE is one scene in Memoirs of a Geisha where the young apprentice Sayuri and top geisha Hatsumomo are left crying in
      476 words
    • Article, Illustration
      FILM REVIEW
      283 64  -  by Felix Cheong The Long Weekend ONCE in a while, there comes a movie that shakes you to your bones and makes you feel good about being a shiny, happy person. The Long Weekend is not that movie. In fact, it’s not even a movie at all but
      283 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Not so funny anymore, Steve
      407 65  -  FILMREVIEW by Felix Cheong Cheaper by the Dozen 2 AN open letter to Steve Martin Steve, How the talented have fallen. And what a black hole it created upon impact. You were good once, Steve. No, not good, but great. Between Robin Williams’ absurdity and
      407 words
    • Article, Illustration
      FILM REVIEW
      240 65  -  by Jeanine Tan Undiscovered UNDISCOVERED is a film without any trace of self-con-sciousness. It chronicles the dizzying rise of a struggling musician to the heights of teen pop-dom based on the sheer power of industry-generated hype, and yet it stars the kind of actors who you suspect will
      240 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon HELP FROM ABOVE:
      36 66 OOI BOON KEONG A partici- pant in FHIW s Girl Next Door pantinFHM’sGirlNextDoor 2006contestgetsavotefroma mandressedastheChinese godofwealthyesterdayduring an appearancebythebeauties atCaltexHouseinRaffles P l ace.Thegirlswillbeseeking morevotesfrompassers-byat thesamevenuetodayfrom noonto2pm.Abooklet,featuring 1 00ofthenation’shottest girls, is i ncludedwith FHM’s Februaryissue.
      OOI BOON KEONG  -  36 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Weaver to open Berlinale
      243 66 Snow Cake selected as curtain-raiser AFP BERLIN Snow Cake, starring Sigourney Weaver (picture) as an autistic woman and Alan Rickman as her tormented friend, will open the 56th Berlin Film Festival next month. The British-Canadian coproduction is one of 26 pictures in the official programme at
      — AFP; AFP  -  243 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Gardener leads Baftas nods
      138 66 -—AGENCIES British film The Constant Gardener emerged as the early favourite when nominations were announced yesterday for the Baftas, the British film industry’s annual awards. The adaptation of the John le Carre’s novel received 10 nominations, including best picture, best actor for Ralph Fiennes and best
      -—AGENCIES  -  138 words
    • Article, Illustration
      ON CABLE
      211 68 WHAT MEN WANT EP 3 Discovery Home Health (Ch 70), 9pm The dating game has long been a confusing one for girls. Why don’t men phone when they say they will? And if they do call, how available should women make themselves? This episode asks a variety of
      211 words
  • Page 60 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 60 Miscellaneous Column 1
      680 60 FROM THE DIRECTOR OF "LA CONFIDENTIAL" AND THE WRITER OF "ERIN BROCKOVICH" "Sensational." Peter Travers, Rolling Stone "Profound." Jess Cagle, WCBS-TV/People Weekly "Funny." Roger Ebert, Eberf&Roeper "Marvelous." Rex Reed, THE NEW YORK OBSERVER CAMERON TONI SHIRLEY DIAZ COLLETTE MACLAINE n Her SHOES FRIENDS. RIVALS. SISTERS. 'V iffl I m SOME
      680 words
Page thumbnail Page 61
  • Page 61 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 61 Advertisements Column 1
      389 61 BAG HOME NEW YEAR GOODIES WITH SHEER DELIGHT AT HARBOURFRONT CENTRE 5 tvj >1r > y Get set for a bountiful Lunar New Year! From 14-27 Jan, visit our Chinese New Year Fair to enjoy festive goodies and great buys. So head down to FlarbourFront Centre and return with your
      389 words
Page thumbnail Page 62
  • Page 62 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 62 Advertisements Column 1
      25 62 Neo JqcVc. i i 4 To° Hof* 0> united international pictures d am i. MediaCorp Raintree Pictures Supporting Media fii soiaCorp 95.8, i, SNEAKS TODAY
      25 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 62 Advertisements Column 2
      49 62 GETHELP QUIT SMOKING THE IDOL WAY Smokers who want to quit can get in contact with Taufik now as part of the Taufik Smoke-free journey: Send an SMS with the text <TAUFIK> to ***** to receive encouragement and following that, Guardian pharmacists will get in contact for a consultation.
      49 words
Page thumbnail Page 63
  • Page 63 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 63 Advertisements Column 1
      235 63 G) bpfLD ‘Pa Tt r fj n a W- r > QM in the festive celebrations as we usher in the year of the Dog with harvests of Spring fun, bountiful blessings and abundant treats at United Square. Spring Draw Simply spend $60* to win yourself air tickets to Shanghai,
      235 words
Page thumbnail Page 64
  • Page 64 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 64 Miscellaneous Column 1
      474 64 ORCHARD 8 Grange Road, Cinelcisure Orchard MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA* (PG-Sexual References) (Chin Sub) (*****) 10.35am, 12.20pm, 1.20, 3.00, 4.10, 5.40, 6.50, 7.00, 9.35, 9.50, 11.00pm, 12.40am, 1.40, 3.30,4.20am CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN 2* (PG) (Chin Sub) (*****) 10.15am, 11.05am, 12.05pm, 1.00, 2.00, 3.05, 5.10, 6.30, 7.15, 8.25, 9.20, 10.20,
      474 words
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 64 Miscellaneous Column 2
      593 64 EW-SUNTEC 6836 9074 EW-WEST MALL 6898 9230 EW-SUN PLAZA 6753 1047 I NOT STUPID TOO (PG) E/M (E/CS) L SNEAK 11.30PM SHOPAHOLICS (PG) M (E/CS) L 10.45, 12.45, 2.45, 4.45, 7.20, 9.30, 11.35 MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA (PG) E (E/CS) L 10.30, 1.15, 4.00, 6.45, 9.30, 12.15AM CHEAPER BY THE
      593 words
Page thumbnail Page 65
  • Page 65 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 65 Advertisements Column 1
      111 65 3G Deals Store up to 1000 contacts with the new SIM1000 that comes with each purchase. Ed $298 with $200 trade-in mths Nokia N70 $718 with $200 trade-in dW 21 mths Nokia N90 FREE Prosperity Pack (canned abalone and Buddha Jump Over The Wall) worth $60 Win $100 everyday!;; Simply
      111 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 65 Advertisements Column 2
      38 65 Movie Trailers on SingTel 3G7V N90 <? L23 MEDIAfc#RP«INTREE PICTURES 20 NOKIA Video Call *880 or go to IDEAS mobile portal to watch it. Content is free. Video Call will be charged at Voice Call rates. 3loGy K SingTel
      38 words
  • Page 65 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 65 Miscellaneous Column 1
      466 65 sl x A "n i'/J vX THE SHOPAHOLICS AWai KaFai *Jts #/J'# Oiamng UuChingWw Jordan Chan Paula Tsui LawKarYing Official Media:— flASDIACORP q n NOW SHOWING Beno. E- NOW SHOWING pg 1Q\ ,-Jl LOT 1 SHOPPERS' MALL, BOOKING HOTLINE 6787 1638 CHOA CHU KANG AVE 4 (NO SURCHARGE) MEMOIRS OF
      466 words
Page thumbnail Page 66
  • Page 66 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 66 Miscellaneous Column 1
      164 66 m < y t < A." i i l Pearl Centre Outram Park 4th Level Tel: 6223 7529 iaHj WWMM (Chin Subtitles E0 R21 Tam pi saw m Tdy: 11.00am, 3.00, 7.00pm Tdy: 11.00am, 1.00, 3.00, 5.00, 7.00, 9.00, 11.00pm JANE !*#'>£ English Dialogue With Chin Subtitles R(A) Tdy 1.00,
      164 words
Page thumbnail Page 67
  • Page 67 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 67 Advertisements Column 1
      464 67 The Homes Bay www.hbay.com.sg REWARDEDBewhen you use of the following services by ANY Homes Bay. the Buy/Sell Homes $200K HDB resale flat get $1000 Novena Voucher* $300K HDB resale flat get $1500 Novena Voucher* $500K Private Property get $1000 Novena Voucher* $750K Private Property get $1500 Novena Voucher* Home Loans
      464 words
Page thumbnail Page 68
  • Page 68 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 68 Advertisements Column 1
      83 68 FREE! Ziyi Gong Li u Wh uu BUT WHY DO WE one of them LOVE GONG I BUT LOATHE ZIYIP PLUS'. the 8 DAYS Super Shoe-Shopping Guide Bee Cheng Hiang vs Fragrance bakkwa\ Hollywood hook-ups break-ups Asian oi Hall ot Shame FREE J8 SHOPPING GUIDE Lt J KW 7 myths
      83 words
  • Page 68 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 68 Miscellaneous Column 1
      694 68 tv CHANNEL 6:00 AM Opening Soon Kinki Bistro 6.30 Prime Time Morning 9.30 America’s Funniest Home Videos 10.00 My Big Fat Greek Life Arianna 10.30 Hope and Faith Hope Has No Faith 11.00 That 70s Show V Heartbreaker 1 1.30 How Clean is Your House Gum Lady Noon Debbie Travis
      694 words
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 68 Miscellaneous Column 2
      48 68 3.00PM Music Clips Trailers 4.00 TV Kini Amy Mastura Uji Rashid 5.00 Metropolitan 6.00 Dapur Mami 6.30 Asan Garam 7.00 Nadi Asia (Inside Asia) Living in India 8.00 Berita 8.30 InfoKini TGIF! 9.30 Dramasutra Garisan Takdir 10.30 Ish Remaja 11.00 Zuriat 11.30 Berita MN Healthy Lifestyle 1.00 Close
      48 words
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 68 Miscellaneous Column 3
      160 68 HEADLINES 12.30pm, 1pm, 1 .30pm, 3.30pm, 5.30pm, 6pm, 6.30pm, 10.30pm, 1 1.30pm, 12.30am, 1am, 1.30am HEADLINES/SINGAPORE UPDATES 9.30am,11 .30am, 2.30pm, 4.30pm HEADLINES/SINGAPORE MARKET REPORT 10.30am 6.00AM Asian Home News 6.30 Prime Time Morning 9.39 World Watch 10.00 World Today 10.33 I, Woman 11.00 World Today 11.33 Asian Home News 2.00
      160 words
Page thumbnail Page 69
  • Page 69 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 69 Advertisements Column 1
      414 69 CassAd Ready buyers. Ready sellers BOOK YOURClassAdNOW! CALL US 1800-CLASSAD(1800-252 7723) Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm (excludes Public Holidays) GO ONLINE www.todayonline.com24 hrs every day Registered advertisers get to know first about our latest promotions via our FREEemail alert service! DEADLINES LINE ADS: 6pm the day before for Tues
      414 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 69 Advertisements Column 2
      240 69 LARGEST PROPERTY NETWORKING. Rental/ Buy/ Sell. Owners/ Tenants call 8203 2324 or email: realest21@gmail.com ****CALLSALIE@ *****824 Rooms avail at Jurong W, Bt Batok, Toa Payoh, Woodlands, Pasir Panjang etc MASTER/COMMONROOMS,1, 2, 3+1, furn, amenities, MRT. Available in all area within a day. Call now 9100 1466 ENRICHMENT CENTRE FOR rent
      240 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 69 Advertisements Column 3
      187 69 CENTRALSQUARE[NEXTto M.O.M] UNIT #01-12 Tel: *****233. MON FRI 10.00AM till LATE. SAT: 2PM till LATE. TRY OUR FAMOUS THAI GREEN CURRY HYPNOTHERAPY USES HYPNOSIS to deal with: stop smoking, weight loss, alcohol abuse: stress and anxiety; lack of self confidence: fears and phobias; emotional issues-1 to 1 or group therapy
      187 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 69 Advertisements Column 4
      287 69 HELPLINE EMERGENCY LINES City Gas (to report gas supply interruption, low pressure and leakage) Civil Defence (Fire and Emergency Ambulance) Non-emergency ambulance Police Police hotline SP PowerGrid (to report power failure) Traffic Police Water Supply HELP LINES GENERAL Samaritans of Singapore Society for The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals The
      287 words
  • Page 69 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 69 Miscellaneous Column 1
      530 69 YOURHOROSCOPETODAYby Eugenia Last Horoscope(personelneed) ARIES (March 21 April 19) Things are beginning to happen so keep the momentum going. Resurrect your ideas, only this time do it yourself instead of letting others get involved and take over. No one understands what you do better than you. TAURUS (April 20 May
      530 words
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 69 Miscellaneous Column 2
      94 69 by Sunday THE WORLD’S SMALLEST, HARDEST CROSSWORD crossword(hobbies) 1 2 3 4 5 Yesterday’s Solution ACROSS 1 We l t 4. Ra 5 Ab 6. Pony 6 2 colx 10.06cm. 7 DOWN 1. Wrap 2 Ea 3. Toby 5 An CLUES ACROSS 1. Debatable (4) 5. (Mining) angle between plane
      94 words
Page thumbnail Page 70
Page thumbnail Page 71
  • Travel today
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon In the land of posh labels
      632 71 In Hong Kong, don’t ask where Prada is; ask where the nearest Prada is AP HONG KONG A whirlwind day of shopping in Hong Kong can take travellers from some of the world’s most glitzy malls to shady back-alley rooms selling Louis Vuitton knockoffs
      — AP; AFP  -  632 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Finally, they boast an escalator
      55 72 AP OSLO (Norway) The village ofTrysil has a new attraction: Its first escalator. The 15-metre long escalator is in a small shopping centre. And the villagers are over the moon. “This is like the first timeTrysilians tasted a potato,” Mr Sven Pettersen of the local
      — AP  -  55 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Travel health checklist
      307 72 Some tips to help you avoid falling ill when abroad —AP NEW JERSEY Each year, about 8 per cent of the more than 50 million travellers who go to developing countries become sick and need to seek healthcare during their trip or when they return home. Depending
      —AP; AFP ll ii  -  307 words
  • Page 71 Advertisements
Page thumbnail Page 72
  • Page 72 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 72 Advertisements Column 1
      357 72 H HI J t ;U I H-l I I'l TTTTTTTT Fly Singapore Airline 2 Nites Perth 2 Nites Abbey Beach Resort (Busselton) Arrival Transfer 3 Days Car Rental Caversham Wildlife Park Fly Singapore Airline 4 Nites Comfort Hotel Perth 4WD Pinnacles OR Margaret River+Perth Fremantle EEKHEnnmE^ Fly Gulf Air 4
      357 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 72 Advertisements Column 2
      6 72 LOCKUP ROONEY AND RUUD 75 EmpText
      6 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 72 Advertisements Column 3
      67 72 The Leading Cruise Line In Asia-Pacific" SUPERSTAR VIRGO Lunar New Year Special Window cabins frS$2 5 5 per person (4 to go) S$88 Hong Boo Discount per cabin Booking period 20th Jan 2006 to 8th Feb 2006 Conditions apply Gasi Cruise Centre *****016 1 Goldhill Plaza #01 -27 (near Novena
      67 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 72 Advertisements Column 4
      87 72 f\y by Jetstar As/a Jet {Asia 1 2 Nights stay with breakfast /Airport Hotel transfers j 3D Phuket fr $198 3DSiem Reap fr$3l8| 3D Yangon fr $318 3D Phnom Penh fr $318 [iii] Holidays svta t m rr iW.tt Increaiblelnd SRI LANKA INDIA 4D Charms $618 5D Cultural Triangle $728
      87 words
Page thumbnail Page 73
  • sports
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon SWEET REVENGE
      482 73 Chela wrecks Aussie dreams as he sends third-seeded Hewitt packing TENNIS Australian Open, men’s second round MELBOURNE Lleyton Hewitt’s dream of becoming the first Australian in 30 years to win the Australian Open turned into a nightmare when he was knocked out by Juan Ignacio Chela yesterday. The
      EPA  -  482 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Hingis hits the gas to reach third round
      176 73 AFP TENNIS Australian Open, women’s second round MELBOURNE Martina Hingis (picture) warned her Grand Slam return was only just clicking into gear after roaring into the third round of the Australian Open yesterday. The former world No 1 showed no signs of
      — AFP; AP  -  176 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon In search of the new Keane
      549 74 Easy for United, but the huge hole in midfield has to be plugged AGENCIES FA CUP, THIRD ROUND REPLAY Manchester United 5 Burton Albion 0 LONDON Predictably, Manchester United made light work of non-league side Burton Albion in Wednesday’s (yesterday morning Singapore time) FA
      — AGENCIES; AFP  -  549 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Pearce laughs off England job, for now
      322 74 AFP LONDON Stuart Pearce has scotched talk of him succeeding Sven-Goran Eriksson as England manager, though the Manchester City boss did not go as far as ruling himself out of the job completely. Pearce, who has been on a high after his men
      — AFP; GETTY IMAGES  -  322 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Move for Olympics in Africa
      476 74 (2nd edition) Foundation of European, African execs seek support for continent to host Games after 116 years AFTERNOON EDITION AFP GENEVA A group of European and African executives and sports officials yesterday (this morning, Singapore time) launched a campaign to bring the Olympic Games to Africa in
      — AFP; GETTY IMAGES  -  476 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Ex-Zimbabwe capt hits out at ‘spineless’ ICC
      269 74 (2nd edition) AFP LONDON Ex-Zimbabwe captain Stuart Carlisle launched a bitter attack on the International Cricket Council yesterday (this morning, Singapore time), accusing them of being “spineless” in their relations with the stricken African country. Carlisle (picture) believes the ICC should shoulder a large part
      — AFP; GETTY IMAGES  -  269 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Chen Jin eats through seeds to reach quarter-finals
      347 74 (2nd edition) AFP ALL-ENGLAND BADMINTON Men’s and Women’s singles BIRMINGHAM, England Chen Jin, the new 20-year-old Chinese hope who was a surprise German Open winner last week, continued his destruction of the seeds to reach the last eight of the All-England championships yesterday (this
      — AFP; GETTY IMAGES  -  347 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Lock up Rooney and Ruud
      536 75 Reds midfielder Alonso claims their defensive strength can swing Old Trafford clash this weekend LIVERPOOL Xabi Alonso firmly believes that if Liverpool shackle Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney and Ruud van Nistelrooy, the Reds will be well on the way to derailing the hosts at Old
      GETTY IMAGES ill l .  -  536 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon No sleep, no problem for Perez
      253 75 AFP GOLF Bob Hope Chrysler Classic PALM DESERT, California Pat Perez (picture) was on fire in the desert on Wednesday (yesterday morning, Singapore time), shooting a sizzling 60 to seize a three-shot lead in the first round of the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. In
      — AFP; AP  -  253 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Walcott’s Gunner reject Chelsea
      342 75 LONDON Theo Walcott is poised to become the most expensive 16-year-old in British football, with a £12 million ($34.3 million) move to Highbury expected to be completed today. The Guardian yesterday reported that after almost a week of negotiations, Southampton and Arsenal had edged towards final
      GETTY IMAGES I il  -  342 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Lock up Rooney and Ruud
      536 75 (2nd edition) Reds midfielder Alonso claims their defensive strength can swing Old Trafford clash this weekend LIVERPOOL Xabi Alonso firmly believes that if Liverpool shackle Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney and Ruud van Nistelrooy, the Reds will be well on the way to derailing the hosts at Old
      GETTY IMAGES ill l .  -  536 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Walcott’s Gunner reject Chelsea
      342 75 (2nd edition) LONDON Theo Walcott is poised to become the most expensive 16-year-old in British football, with a £12 million ($34.3 million) move to Highbury expected to be completed today. The Guardian yesterday reported that after almost a week of negotiations, Southampton and Arsenal had edged towards final
      GETTY IMAGES I il  -  342 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Campbell fires sizzling 66 to steal lead from Perez
      202 75 (2nd edition) AFP GOLF Bob Hope Chrysler Classic PALM DESERT, California Chad Campbell fired a six-under 66 here yesterday (this morning, Singapore time) to take the clubhouse lead early in the second round of the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. Campbell was in the
      — AFP; GETTY IMAGES  -  202 words
    • Sports today
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon SEA Games the starting point
        582 76  -  Regional meet must not be the benchmark of achievement COMMENT Leonard Thomas Sports Editor leonard@newstoday.com.sg THEY were the darlings of Team Singapore their athleticism was stirringly mixed with grace, poise and skill. And in Nicole Tay’s case, guts. The two gold medals won by the
        WEETECK HIAN  -  582 words
      • SPORTS CLASS
        • Article, Illustration
          Lock icon More school athletes, more coaches, please
          366 76  -  LEONG WEE KEAT weekeat@newstoday.com.sg ANDREW Chew wants to get as many schoolchildren as possible playing sport. The deputy director of the Ministry of Education’s Co-Curricular Activities Branch (CCAB) the body that introduces co-curricular activities and formulates policies in schools feels it is the fundamental
          OOI BOON KEONG  -  366 words
      • Article
        Programme for aspiring coaches
        224 76  -  LEONG WEE KEAT HALF of 237 schools surveyed by the Singapore Sports Council (SSC) and the Workforce Development Authority (WDA) have difficulty finding qualified coaches. Three in four schools indicated their wish to hire professional coaches. To address the coaching demand from schools, the SSC and
        224 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Agu finally calls ...
        502 77  - Agu finally calls He tells Persija coach he wants to go to Russia and will try to return signing-on fee JOSE RAYMOND jose@newstoday.com.sg RELIEF turned into disbelief yesterday, as national footballer Agu Casmir continued to play his hide-and-seek game with his new club. After keeping Indonesian club Persija Jakarta and
        TODAY FILE PHOTO  -  502 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Asian champs down, but not out
        367 77  -  LEONGWEEKEAT weekeat@newstoday.com.sg AT THE last Asian Games in 2002, the duo won two gold medals. But with the Doha Asian Games less than 12 months away, Abdul Halim Haron and Simon Chua are both currently nursing injuries. Yesterday, reigning Asian bantamweight champion Abdul Halim
        JOSE RAYMOND  -  367 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Unheralded Horne shows the way
        197 77 —AFP GOLF Abu Dhabi Championship ABU DHABI Little known South African Keith Horne (picture) took on some of the world’s best and left them trailing in his wake as he shot an opening 6-under 66 course record in the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship here yesterday.
        —AFP; GETTY IMAGES  -  197 words
      • Article
        Young Lions play Pahang in FA Cup
        84 77 THE Young Lions have been drawn against Malaysian Premier League side Pahang Shahzan Muda in the second round of the Malaysian FA Cup. The draw was held yesterday at the Football Association of Malaysia and the Singapore youngsters will play the first leg
        84 words
  • Page 73 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 73 Advertisements Column 1
      698 73 ClassAd ready buyers. ready sellers. WEATHERTODAY Amsterdam 6/8C showers Auckland 12/23C partly cloudy Bali 25/31C rainy B.S. Begawan 25/32C thunderstorm Bangkok 22/34C fog Bangalore 17/31C fair Beijing -5/-1C snow Brisbane 22/28C showers Cairo 9/19C fair Chiang Mai 14/31C fog Colombo 20/30C fair Dubai 16/21C fair Hanoi 21/27C cloudy Ho Chi
      698 words
Page thumbnail Page 74
  • Page 74 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 74 Advertisements Column 1
      126 74 Gsher in the Lunar New Year with Audioilouse Enjoy Great Deals with these Star Buys! BRANDED Portable with 7 LCD Screen o v DVD DVDR RW/ CD <?0 VCD/MP3/JPEG STAR BUY OFFER! FREE lct o n £l"70* 1 Concert ,5 >l/y Ticket worth customers up $299 Py $40 only FREE
      126 words
Page thumbnail Page 74 (2nd edition)
  • Page 74 (2nd edition) Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 74 (2nd edition) Advertisements Column 1
      121 74 (2nd edition) Gsher in the Lunar New Year with AudioJJouse Enjoy Great Deals with these Star Buys! BRANDED Portable DVD DVDR RW/ CD VCD/MP3/JPEG with 7" LCD Screen FREE 1 Concert Ticket worth customers $40 only *0. 22 STAR BUY OFFER! $179 UP 5299 1st 20 FREE 1 Concert Ticket worth $40
      121 words
Page thumbnail Page 75
  • Page 75 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 75 Miscellaneous Column 1
      153 75 League P H O N E YO U R B ETS c a l l 678 6 6 6 8 8 Home Team Away Team Match KickOff (Singapore date/time) Egypt 2006 E League Champ Egypt 2006 Egypt 2006 Egypt Crystal Palace Sat, 21/01/06 1.00am Sat, 21/01/06 3.45am Sat, 21/01/06 8.00pm
      153 words
Page thumbnail Page 75 (2nd edition)
  • Page 75 (2nd edition) Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 75 (2nd edition) Miscellaneous Column 1
      153 75 (2nd edition) League P H O N E YO U R B ETS c a l l 678 6 6 6 8 8 Home Team Away Team Match KickOff (Singapore date/time) Egypt 2006 E League Champ Egypt 2006 Egypt 2006 Egypt Crystal Palace Sat, 21/01/06 1.00am Sat, 21/01/06 3.45am Sat, 21/01/06 8.00pm
      153 words
Page thumbnail Page 76
Page thumbnail Page 77
  • Page 77 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 77 Miscellaneous Column 1
      47 77 SPORTONTV TODAY 8am Tennis Australian Open, Ch24 1 1 1 5am Cricket Australia v South Africa, Ch95 1 1 30am NBA Lakers v Kings, Ch24 2pm Tennis Australian Open, Ch24 5.30pm Golf Abu Dhabi C’ship, Ch22 TOMORROW 5am Golf Chrysler Classic, Ch23 8am Tennis Australian Open, Ch24
      47 words
Page thumbnail Page 78
  • Page 78 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 78 Advertisements Column 1
      1853 78 Dell™ Home HURRY! TODAY ONLY! FREE MEMORY HARD DRIVE UPGRADE Available only on selected Dell™systems. Promotions ends today 20th January 2006. Dell™Dimension™3100 Ultimate Value Desktop EXTENDED BUSINESS HOURS: Mon Fri 8am 8pm Intel® Pentium®4 Processor 630 with HT Technology (2MB L2 Cache, 3GHz, 800MHz FSB) Genuine Windows®XP Home Edition 17"
      1,853 words