Weekend East, 2 August 1990

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  • 18 1 WEEKEND east Your FREE weekly newspaper Thursday/Sunday, August 2, 1990 MCI (P) No. 82/5/90 Vol. 5 No. 30
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  • 739 1  -  Parkway Properties plans to turn theatre into a shopping complex By ELAINE TAN and LINCOLN TAN COMPANIES are moving to the East as rents for office space within the Central Business District continue to fetch rocket prices. The rising demand for commercial property
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  • Article, Illustration
    63 1 IS this the latest invention for people who can’t stand (or sit) doing their business alone? Have no fear. This is the work of vandals who broke down the partition between two toilet cubicles at a shopping complex. What is left behind looks like a large cubicle with
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 94 1 Baby contest winners: Pgs 14 &15 Nikon W 2 Your Real Friend in Photography MMf tnmmrn v ALL NIKON CAMERAS LENSES ARE lOO% MADE IN JAPAN. The Latest, Stylish, Autofocus, Auto Everything, Easy To Hold, Carry Shoot Camera. WHY JUST BUY A CAMERA WHEN YOU CAN BUY A NIKON! We
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    • 20 1 r. W new Nikon W 2 v\ Our What’s-her-line girl is on Page 2 FUNNYLINES and LIVE LETTERS PAGE 6
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  • 152 2 OUR WHAT’S-HER-LINE GIRL: SECRETARY Jaslyn Toh believes in working night and day to get things done. And that's what she did when she helped her manager in the public relations departments of Westin Stamford and Westin Plaza get ready for the Vertical Marathon a fortnight ago. Said
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 853 2 NEW SHAN TRAVEL SERVICE PTE LTD,. Branch: #Ol-08/11 City Plaza 810 Geylang Road Tel: 745-9333 (8 lines) Opp Paya Lebar MRT station Head Office: Maxwell House #Ol-02/04 20 Maxwell Rd S(0106) Tel: 220-4924 (8 lines) AUSTRALIA WILD FLOWER SEASON <£) BOOK EARLY!! Souvenir from Perth! For the Ist 100 bookings,
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
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  • 145 4 SINGAPORE anglers came in second in the Johor International Fishing Competition held recently at Mersing. PWD executive engineer Mr Chan Weng Sun and his team mates’ catch of 16.6 kg placed the Singapore team second. The team from Batu Pahat was first with an 18.25
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 343 4 m f t Showermaster The Masters of their craft. nhancc your bathroom with Showermaster New Zealand’s No. 1 shower screen. Show ermaster offers an incredible variety of choice s wide range of models, colours and designs. There is one that will meet w ith your special needs. Our Latest Designs
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    • 118 4 Refreshingly Fresh Dinn Hin 1 Ur|f nerving $3.00 Medium •erring $2.50 Small nerving $1 JO Created by Hong Kong master chefs Prepared only on order I By Popular Demand: Special Menus .Mini Buddha Jump Over The Wall Braised Superior Sharks fin Double-boiled Bird's Nest in R(*k Sugar Vegetarian dishes of
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  • 431 5 What’s on with LINCOLN TAN COMMUNITY CLUBS Marine Parade (*****77): Mass walk-a-jog. The starting point is at the Marine Parade Community Club. It will be held on Sunday at 7.30 am. Registration forms are available at the office. The guest of honour is Mr
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 713 5 NEWSMAN TRAVEL i TEL: *****22 (20 lines) 100 ORCHARD ROAD #O2-38/39 MERIDIEN SHOPPING CENTRE Branch**: *BI-34 Parkway Parada Tat: *****90 *Ol-15 Gla*a Hotel Shopping Contra Tal: *****52 America 3 NOKIIIYVtM AIR!INtS K9KEAN AIR uniT«o AinLirtcs 1D American Fantasy Korea 9D American Fantasy Only $2288 Dtp wrj# 1/10. 15/11. 19/11. 20/11.
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  • WEEKEND east FUNNYLINES
    • 185 6 RECENTLY, my company employed five girls from a temporary employment agency. They were all young and sexy-looking, so most of our male staff were secretly admiring them. One day, the girls were caught in the rain during lunchtime. They had no umbrellas so they couldn’t come
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    • 117 6 RECENTLY, I was at my friend’s place when I suddenly felt hungry. I went to the kitchen to look for food and was overjoyed to find a box with a chocolate cake inside. I was about to take a slice when I saw ants crawling
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  • Why I Love My Teacher
    • 88 6 MRS SEOW is the teacher I like best. She is very polite and courteous. Whenever I behave well, she gives me a little present. In the canteen, she helps the lower primary pupils to buy food and picks up litter, too. Mrs Seow doesn’t mind
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    • 106 6 I USED to do badly in my studies. But now I have improved a lot, thanks to my tutor Miss Alicia Chin. I remember her first lesson when she asked me to spell simple words, such as “ant” and “pig” But I couldn’t spell either
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  • LIVE LETTERS
    • 143 6 I WAS walking through an underpass at East Coast Park recently and was shocked to find the tunnel badly lit. I noticed that only a few lights were switched on at one end of the underpass, while the rest were damaged, I
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    • 120 6 I WENT to Punggol with my family for a seafood meal about two months ago. Many cars were parked along both sides of the road leading to the restaurants. Because there was no more space left, we parked our car at a dark side lane. Recently,
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    • 101 6 I LIVE in Siglap Estate. Since my school, Dunman Secondary, shifted to Tampines, I have had to take Service No 10 to Tarnpines Interchange where I would then take Service No 297 to Street 45. The problem is Service No 10 is often
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    • 50 6 WE refer to the letter “50-cent fine for bill paid on time” by C K Soh (WEEKENDeast July 26). We would appreciate it if the writer would call us at 730-2907 to provide us with more information. MS TEO POH WAH, corporate communications officer, Singapore Telecom
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 360 6 GIVE YOUR GUESTS THE VIP SERVICE We have a wide range of modem fleet of executive minibuses for your travel needs. We provide: Limousine services Chauffeur-driven saloon cars mini-buses for tours around Singapore Ferrying passengers/tourists to and from airport Ferrying businessmen from airport to business appointments. MIDAS TRANSPORTATION AGENCY PTE
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  • Page 6 Miscellaneous

  • 367 7  -  By LINCOLN TAN SCHOOLS should set up parent-teacher associations (PTA) for a more positive link between schools and parents. The advice was given by the Senior Minister of State for Education and MP for Eunos GRC, Dr Tay Eng Soon, at the official
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  • 78 7 THE charity breakfast organised by the Marine Parade Neighbourhood “B RC was a big success. Resident Madam Tham Kwui Ying. 68. contributed a Hakka speciality called “Yam Abacus Seed" much to the surprise and delight of many who patronised the stalls Residents Mr Mohammed Haron and
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 271 7 r TEO HEN 6 TRADING PTE LTD 865 Mountbatten Road #O2-13 Katong Shopping Centre Singapore 1542 Tel: *****83 Fax: d *****5 business Hours: 12noon to 9.30 pm (daily) n ‘SUPER STAR 88 P s KM 88 V*./ Buy one SUPER STAR 88 and become a KARAOKE SUPER STAR today! PROMOTION
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    • 532 7 INSURANCE PROBLEMS? H -JML f We can help you with Contact Jll UNIQUE RESOURCES PTE LTD 306 Balcstier Kd, S'porc 1232 *****22 Motor Cars Marine Fire Workmen's Compensation Handphone Lap-Top Computers Contracts Hospitalisation Surgical Children's Education Income Protection LIFE GENERAL INSURANCE AGENTS WANTED FREE Gifts with purchase of: $l5O you
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  • 508 8 White House horror rats as big as cats terrorise first family National En- quirer AMERICA’S first family is being forced to live with the same terrifying problem that plagues the country’s poorest slum dwellers the White House is overrun with rats, reveals the President’s chief rat catcher “We kill hundreds
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 294 8 THERE IS MORE TO JUST DESIGN RENOVATION How WASP Furnish Your Home Completely Without Burning A Hole In Your Pocket 1) W'ASP transform your ideas into blueprints. Perspective drawing helps you appreciate your dream home before renovation work commence. (All these are at no extra charge!) 2) WASP has it
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    • 95 8 z JL. t l\j nvNon? In the true splendour of Thai decor, savour our wide spread of authentic Thai specialities such as Honey Spare Ribs, Deep Fried Bean Curd topped with prawns Our very own Chilli Cray Fish, Special Chilli Sauce Deep Fried Garoupa it more to titillate your palate
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  • ON PARADE HAPPENINGS AT PARKWAY PARADE
    • 213 9 PICTURE yourself in paradise. Laze away in unspoilt sundrenched beaches or secluded bays, far from the hustle and bustle of city life. Take a dip in a pool and bask in the sun with a mid-afternoon cocktail or a fresh young
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    • 128 11 GOOD news for parents of young budding artists. Here’s a chance to let your kids display their artistic skills and win trophies and attractive prizes. The Mrs Fluff’s Art Contest will be held at the Sharity Club meeting this Saturday at Parkway Parade from 3 to
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    • 107 11 SPORTING a new look at Parkway Parade Shopping Centre is Team hairdressing salon (above) after a $50,000 face-lift to make it more comfortable for clients. Its director Ms Jean Tong said: “We moved away from our old grey colour theme to cream. This adds more
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    • 210 12 National Enquirer PLAYING the lottery can be good for you even if you don’t win the jackpot! Dr Michael Mercer, author of "How Winners Do It,” says buying a single lottery ticket can pay off big by: HELPING
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    • 211 12 TRIMLINE Figure Control Centre believes in getting rid of your unwanted fats in the most effective ways. It has been helping clients fight the battle of the bulge for four years now. At Trimline you will first be weighed and measured in the privacy of
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 241 9 PARKWAY PARADE 4-PAGE PULL OUT 25TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL! 25% off for cut or perm for 25 days! Valid till 30 August 1990 &L<muvniin tj maiRST*iiNG Tf »M #O2-50 Parkway Parade Call *****21/ *****45 for appointment. The Official Hairstylists for: Miss Singapore/ Universe 1989 Miss Singapore/ Universe 1990 Singapore Super Teens
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  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • 174 10 PARKWAY PARADE’S ENDLESS ATTRACTIONS waying palm trees, soft sand, crystal clear water and not a worry in mind. Your ideal getaway. Make it come true with purchases of $2O/- or more at Parkway Parade from Ist August till 31st October ’9O. August Draw (Qualifying period 1/8/90 31/8/90) First Prize 4D3N
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 66 11 THE FIRST CHINESE GEOMANCY “FENG SHUI” CENTRE IN S. E. ASIA Mr. Lim Koon Hian in his 17 years as geomancy practitioner has offered his consultancy services locally and also in Australia, Indonesia. Malaysia, Hong Kong and other countries. Mr. Urn Koon Hion PROFESSIONAL GEOMANCER SAN YEN GEOMANCY CENTRE SO
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    • 240 11 We’ve progressed to serve you better. Newly renovated, Professional Team! We are awarded: Best Salon Official Hairstylist for Glamour Award Official Hairstylist for Supermodel of The World/ Singapore Mrs Singapore Golden Scissors Award YEARLY PROMOTION From now till 31 August 1990 (Mon- Fri only). j|Hß^gpPp yy ri^t r V V
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  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 322 12 CARMELIA BEAUTY SALON (UNISEX) #Ol-68 Parkway Parade, Singapore 1544 TEL *****50 Business Hours 11am Bpm daily Principal Julia Wong (Japan-trained Beautician) Eyelash Perm Eye Care 'x Eyebrow Tattoo Double Eyelid Eyeline Tattoo SPECIAL OFFER Natural-looking Double Eyelids $5OO Nose Beauty Programme $5OO Body Slimming $lOO Normal Facial $l5 Special Skin
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    • 58 12 ALVINAS Claypot Corner #BI-144 Parkway Parade WHERE TASTE MATTERS WAIT < 4 MIN Fastest Claypot in The East Aim’S GOME lIIM AN AS Try our chefs latest creation BANANA CHICKEN CLAYPOT CLAYPOT SPECIALITIES: WITH RICE OR MEE Your choice of Oyster Chicken. Salted Chicken. Banana Chicken. Pork, Prawns, Combo, Combination,
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  • MOTHER & CHILD
    • 295 13  -  By FLEUR BRENNAN National Enquirer. THOSE post-baby blues that trouble so many mothers can now be stopped with the common hormone estrogen, reveals a new study. “Postnatal depression affects more than 10 per cent of women after they give birth and the majority
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    • 148 13 YOUR child learns from people whom he relates to. Parents are the most important people he comes into contact with. It is important that your relationship with him is healthy and effective. At times, your child may need your attention. Here are some examples on how to build
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    • 390 14 Best baby pictures contest for July L Y MARKETING Pte Ltd, regional distributor for Baby Comfort, in conjunction with WEEKENDeast, is holding a Baby Photo Contest every month till September 1990 Here is what parents need to do to enter the contest. Just snap pictures of your
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  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 301 13 4 th YEAR CELEBRATION! TRIMLINE CELEBRATES HER 4TH ANNIVERSARY! We, at Trimline have reached our 4th year of successful operations in Singapore and made thousands of men and women happy with their programmes in losing weight with moderate charges. In conjunction with our Silver Jubilee, National Day Celebration, we celebrate
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  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 568 14 Bahv Comfort/ Weekend East Pht >to (Contest H winners of the best baby pictures each month' f1 SO worth of prizes to be won! Now till m^ (v WatyCmfort; Super absorbency that keeps baby drier and more comfortable. Sept 1990 Head Weekend East fortdctails 'hatmimtui a> n fKA>. t. BABYCOMFORT
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  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 49 15 Entry Form BabyCom)ort WEEKEmO ;<r Baby Photo Contest j $2lll i Stick Any Official 'Battfbmjvrt j Price Tag Here i. j Name Address Tel Baby’s Name Date of Birth Age Age At Which Photograph Was Taken Closing Date: 30th August 1990 Results will be published on 6th Sept. 1990
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    • 277 15 LOYAN6 PLAYTHING CENTRE The one-stop SHOP for all your baby products/ toys Playpen Baby Car Seal tO fc Big Playpen BaPycol Playpen Fully Automatic Baby Cradle Babycol s" Big Playpen 2lttl Babytol Baoy Locker 81k 201E, Tampines Ave 2. Street 23 #O2-102. Singapore 18S2 (Above UOB POSB) Enter by PIE
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  • 423 16 EATS WITH ELAINE TAN PICTURE having a barbecue in air-conditioned comfort without smoke. Sliced tenderloin, chicken, garoupa and prawns sizzling in salad oil on white earthenware. Touban yaki is no mess barbecue on a special ceramic plate that does not leave the
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  • 54 16 National Enquirer. FEET are amazing feats of engineering! The average person walks more than 184,000 km in a lifetime that’s four times around the earth! With every step that you take, each foot is pounded with a force equal to twice vour weight and your feet take
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  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • 286 16 ©toenprtbe Cakes 3uc(U«b Crntpus* *.*>J Come end experience the savoury delight of cakes and pastries in the ambience of English country setting in the heart of Tanjong Pagar.Announcement You will never know what you've been missing till you've tried our house speciality l£ MINT. Other house specialities like MANGO MOUSSE
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  • 420 17  -  By DAVID LEE STYLE, presentation and ambience are very important in creating the “total dining experience." And the Samurai Japanese Restaurant, at the fifth level of Leisure Drome, Kallang Park, offers just that. The first thing that catches your eye as you enter
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  • Page 17 Advertisements
    • 360 17 MUN HIANG (HOKKIEN) RESTAURANT (Air-Conditioned) J mtl 225 East Coast Road, Singapore 1542 Business Hours 11am to 2 30pm/5 30pm to 10 30pm (Closed on Monday) For every $3O and above you spend with us, you stand a chance to win a NISSAN NX COUPE plus other fabulous prizes of
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  • Page 18 Advertisements
    • 261 18 Classified Ad Bank SIAMESE ASTROLOGY The Search Is Over! You have finally found Us Learn how to overcome bad fortune and life's problems with Siamese Astrology, with 27 years of expertise. We are open daily. Call us at tel: *****15, *****40. Plai e of Consultation: SIAMESE ASTROLOGY 1 Sophia Road,
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    • 851 18 Classifications Deadlines Tuesday 4 00pm —for run-on classified ads 6 working days classified display ads Phone Service 9 00am to 5 00pm Mondays to Fridays 9 00am to 100 pm on Saturdays Closed Sundays ami Public Holidays Tal: *****52 Prepayment Some classifications of ads are payable m advance Box Service
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  • Page 18 Miscellaneous

  • SPORTSCENE... with S GULAM
    • 606 19 HIGH-RIDING Singapore need just two more points to confirm their berth in the quarter-finals of the Malaysia Cup. Judging from their superb displays in recent matches, they should get the two points against Kedah at the National Stadium this weekend. Singapore, with 19 points
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    • 179 19 FIFTH seeded Eunos began their inter-consti-tuency soccer campaign on an impressive note when they thrashed Aljunied B-0 in a Group Two match over the weekend. It was the second highest winning margin. The biggest margin was recorded by Ulu Pandan who trounced Pasir Panjang
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    • 330 19 A LATE surge by Kuala Lumpur has sent jitters down the spines of the three front-runners in the championship race. The Malaysia Cup holders are finally beginning to play like champions and they may yet have a say in the Division One
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  • Page 19 Advertisements
    • 318 19 13 Education/ Instruction SPECIAL ENGLISH COURSES (F or Primary School Children) I. ENGLISH ENRICHMENT COURSE The English Enrichment Course makes learning ol English fun and interesting Course emphasises on Phonics Speech Clarity Comprehension Skill Correct Grammar Usage Pronunciation Listening Skills 11. CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP This workshop improves your child s
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    • 821 19 CLASSIFIED AD BANK 21 Party/Wedding Services 22 Pen Pals ICE BREAKERS > (Govt Regn No. *****0/00M) ‘WE HELP PEOPLE MEET PEOPLE’ It you believe marriage and family is a lifetime commitment then you should seek a professional bureau We have shown the way to hundreds by our successful marriages both
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  • Page 19 Miscellaneous

  • Page 20 Advertisements
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