The New Paper, 1 March 1990
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Title Section12 1990-03-01 1 the new paper THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 1990 MCI (P) 36/4/89 SO CENTS12 words
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Advertisement200 1990-03-01 1 M* 4! IDENTITY CARD ADDRESS SCAM A sportsman or sportswoman lives in one area but plays for another in the inter-constituency competitions. They do this by changing their addresses in identity cards. Senior sports council officer says practice is rampant. "But what can we do? We know there is cheating200 words
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THENEWSTODAY
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377 1990-03-01 2 Bernard Pereira - Stories/. Bernard Pereira s I OME constituency sports officials and players have been k playing a game which could 'land them in trouble. Their game: To arrange a switch of addresses for players so they could qualify to represent the constituency of their choice377 words
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Article74 1990-03-01 2 AN official from the National Registration Office, Mrs Yong, said: "It is an offence for anyone to falsely report a change of address. But that can be determined only after a police investigation. "If it has been proved by the police beyond any doubt that the person did make74 words
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Article148 1990-03-01 2 ADDRESS SWITCH COMMON PRACTICE IS this "address switch" game a common practice among the constituency sports clubs (CSCs)? A senior sports council officer said: "This thing is not new. We know it's quite rampant among the CSCs. But what can we do about it? We know there is cheat- ing148 words
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Article67 1990-03-01 2 THE Singapore Sports Council manages the 12 inter-constituency sports. Its ruling states: "Proof of residence in a constituency will be the address appearing on the identity card and in the National Registration Office. The minimum residential qualification is one year before the closing date of entries. The date j67 words
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Article83 1990-03-01 2 THESE 12 sports in the inter-constitu-ency programme are all played in the men's and women's categories, except where indicated: Swimming, badminton, soccer (men's 11-a-side and men's/women's seven-a-side), table tennis, volleyball, basketball (men), netball, sepak takraw, bowling, squash. Prizes: 1st prize $1,000 cash plus sports goods, 2nd $75083 words
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Article, Illustration64 1990-03-01 2 Close ties: From left, Indonesian State Minister Dr B ■I Habibie, Trade and IndustryMinister Brig-den (Res) Ijee Hsien Ixxtng and his wife, Indonesia's Co-ordinating Minister for Economy, Finance, Industry and Development Radius Prawiro and Economic Development Board chairman Philip Yeo at the foundationlaving ceremonyPicture/ Arthur Lee - 64 words
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Article40 1990-03-01 2 POINTS of view (TNP, Feb 28): Mr Lew Syn Pau was wrongly identified as the MP for Kampong Glam and group personnel manager of Keppel Corporation. Mr Lew is the MP for Tanglin and general secretary of NTUC Comfort.40 words
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A feast of many varieties
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Article, Illustration192 1990-03-01 3 A feast of three trade exhibitions is now on at the World Trade Centre. They are the Singapore International Trade Fair, the Singapore International Gift Fair, and the Singapore International Toy Fair. They show off products from 371 companies and more than 30 countries,192 words
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Article, Illustration128 1990-03-01 3 INTERNATIONAL FAIR CALL it a cross between a blackboard and a neon sign. Unlike normal blackboards, it glows in the dark, thanks to the fluorescent tubes at the base. Special illumination markers or fluorescent markers are used to write on the boards, which are128 words
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174 1990-03-01 3 TOY FAIR REAL cosmetics for little girls. Tinkerbell, a US-based company, makes cosmetics and toiletries for girls aged four and above. Said Ms Janet Tan, marketing director of Ameritrends, the agents, here: "The cosmetics are absolutely safe for children. "For instance, the174 words
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Article, Illustration149 1990-03-01 3 INDONESIA TODAY INDONESIA'S growing trade links with Singapore are a vital element in its growth in the coming decade. This was stated on Monday by Mr Radius Prawiro, Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Economy, Finance, Industry and Development Supervision. Singapore is now the sec- ond largest recipient149 words
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Advertisement56 1990-03-01 2 NO TO COLDS NMI OH YES TO RELIEF Cake SP win- vitaminc RACK COLD RELIEF TABLETS If a cold is getting to you, get Febs Cold Relief Tablets. Because Febs with Vitamin C is specially formulated to ease nasal congestions and symptoms of colds effectively. So, keep a pack of56 words
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Miscellaneous18 1990-03-01 2 'a WEATHER It will be warm and fair. Max temp: 34 deg C. Min temp: 24 deg C.18 words
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Advertisement52 1990-03-01 3 What is Hari Ray a Haji? It means the great day of the Haj. It is also known as Sacrificial Day. It is a solemn occasion, and the day marks an event thousands of years ago when the prophet Abraham showed his willingness to •OCrifkoS His sc>n sma to fulfil52 words
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SINGAPORETODAY
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Article, Illustration300 1990-03-01 4 YOU may not need to go far to get information on the new MediShield insurance scheme during the next three weeks. It may come to you on board a colourful bus. For the Central Provident Fund Board has converted a bus into a MediShield travelling informationPicture/ Sam Yeo - 300 words
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Article140 1990-03-01 4 THE MediShield scheme covers hospitalisation, surgery and out-patient treatment for serious illnesses, including cancer and heart disease. Monthly premiums will range from $1 to $8, depending on the individual's age group. For example, people up to the age of 30 years of age will pay a premium140 words
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Article, Illustration273 1990-03-01 4 NOT able to put up a permanent signboard? Then just put one on a lorry and park the lorry if you can. And remove it when the business you are advertising has closed down for the night. This is what the manager of Ng TiongPicture/ Simon Ker - 273 words
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Article, Illustration269 1990-03-01 4 POLICE have arrested at least 40 Thai women believed to have been soliciting in Golden Mile Tower. The women were nabbed in two quick raids on Sunday and Monday. These followed close monitoring of the complex by undercover anti-vice officers. The shopping-cum-residence complex269 words
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Article, Illustration397 1990-03-01 5 Angeline Song - Stories/ Angeline Song EMPLOYERS, take note. For every $3 spent on childcare facilities for workers, the employer stands to gain $4. This is the finding of an important study on workplace childcare. Called the Union Bank Study, it quantifies the savings from a lower turnover and397 words
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Article251 1990-03-01 5 THERE are six ways in which employers can provide workers with childcare facilities, said Mr Kenneth Jaffee. They are: On-site childcare centre. Setting up a childcare centre at the workplace. This might not be so cost-effective for smaller firms with few employees. In such cases, small251 words
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Article, Illustration199 1990-03-01 6 MPs with the National Trades Union Congress have a wish list for the Finance Minister, Dr Richard Hu, who presents the Budget tomorrow. Messrs Lawrence Sia, Lim Boon Heng, Goh Chee Wee, Othman Haron Eusofe and Mrs Yu-Foo Yee Shoon helped to compile the199 words
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324 1990-03-01 6 Irene Hoe - Too much money in the Central Provident Fund? MP Chng Hee Kok thinks so. Put a lid on CPF savings instead of looking for more ways to use the money. After a certain sum is reached, employees should not have to contribute324 words
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Article, Illustration444 1990-03-01 6 Senior public relations consultant, 33, new $800,000 home, two children aged 4Vi and 11 months, couple's income "beyond $150,000": I think there is never too much money in a CPF account. When my son broke his arm and was hospitalised, it cost about $5,000, not counting444 words
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Article, Illustration464 1990-03-01 7 The Automobile Association of Singapore has issued a statement commenting on the vehicle quota system. It urges the Government to treat the system as an interim measure pending the introduction of electronic road pricing. Some of the other issues raised by the AAS are listed below464 words
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Article, Illustration504 1990-03-01 8 Lois Ng - By Lois Ng s OME people are going to dangerous lengths to clean .the windows of high-rise buildings. A middle-aged woman was spotted balancing dangerously from a window sill last Thursday. With one leg on a ladder and the other precariously perched on thePicture/ Philip Lim - 504 words
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Article379 1990-03-01 8 MRS Maggie Koh used to risk her life to clean the window panes of her 23rd-storey flat. She would climb on a chair, grip the open window grilles with one arm and stretch her other arm out to clean the windows with a window-wiper.379 words
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Article199 1990-03-01 8 A TRAGIC set of coincidences marked the fatal falls of two housewives last November. A coroner's court was told that both women fell from high-rise flats while cleaning the windows. And both had complained of giddiness to their husbands prior to their deaths. Case 1:199 words
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Article, Illustration425 1990-03-01 9 THERE were fun moments and embarrassing moments. There were some painful occasions too when blisters erupted on feminine hands unused to gripping the golf club. And there were mosquito bites. Lots of "gigantic mosquitoes buzzed around and feasted on us", one golfer told The NewPicture/ Sam Yeo - 425 words
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Article159 1990-03-01 9 MORE than 40 women turned up to show off their swing and style which they picked up over eight weekly practice sessions. The golfers ended the clinic on Tuesday with contests. In the On-Green contest, they had to hit the ball onto the 50-m green. Mrs Jennifer Gabriel-No-ronha,159 words
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Article88 1990-03-01 9 AFTER the golf clinic, perhaps a golf game on a proper course. It could be organised sometime in June specially for the women advertising executives who took part in the clinic at the Marina Bay Golf and Country Club. This was announced at the end of88 words
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Article209 1990-03-01 9 THESE words appear in our stories today. The following notes will help in case you need to check their meanings. capital: a company's net worth in the form of issued stock at book value and retained net earnings. gross national product (GNP): The total value of goods and services209 words
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Advertisement7 1990-03-01 5 PLAY MONEYWORDS WIN $5,000 Coupon/ Page 317 words
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Advertisement289 1990-03-01 5 A XT AN INCOME I HORSE An event that happens only once in 60 years 1990 is the year of the Golden Horse, CAREER POLICY an event that happens only once in 60 years. This policy is suitable for a person who has To celebrate this auspicious year. RISIS has289 words
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Advertisement175 1990-03-01 6 lINTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED AS A CLASSIC ON ACHIEVING PERSONAL WHOLENESS In Ariel Tomioka's new book, you will discover the hidden causes of men and women's never ending need for and misunderstanding of the oppostie sex. Once you begin this search V:for self discovery, you will not be satisfied until you too175 words
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Advertisement539 1990-03-01 7 jjg 4 2Z <£3t, ML fiSs9E££5555SS9HESHHB^ sun BBBMHBMHBIgHil^Bl Ww-HBSSB For those who yearn to own a Technics someday... X911 Midi Hi-Fi System. 450W PMPOMOW x 2 (DIN). $1179. Made in Japan. I 1 f you belong to that exclusive circle of people who listen to music as opposed to just539 words
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Advertisement153 1990-03-01 9 You've tried it many times before, and you've come back for more. So, York Hotel is bringing back to you the Penang I lawker Fest to whet your appetite once aizain. 22 top Penang hawkers will prepare on the spot their mouthwatering delights of Rojak, Cuttlefish Kang Kong, ()vster ()melette,153 words
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WORLDTODAY
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Article270 1990-03-01 10 Reuter. T HE US Supreme Court has given American law enforcement agents broad powers to conduct searches and seizures of evidence abroad. Yesterday's ruling is a boost in the Bush adminstration's fight against international drug trafficking. It is also expected to strengthen the US government'sReuter. - 270 words
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Article, Illustration306 1990-03-01 10 Bernama. MALAYSIA will offer all possible assistance to the African National Congress (ANC) in its struggle for freedom of the black majority in South Africa. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad gave the assurance to the ANC leader, Mr Nelson Mandela, during theirBernama. - 306 words
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171 1990-03-01 10 AFP. A SOVIET tourist guide's job involves a lot more than shepherding around visitors. They routinely watch foreigners and draw up reports on them, an employee of the official Soviet tourism agency, Intourist, revealed yesterday. "Guides must agree to accept special conditions" whenAFP. - 171 words
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211 1990-03-01 11 Wire services. THE failure of the Cambodian peace talks at Jakarta yesterday has raised concern that the warring factions would increasingly try to settle their differences on the battlefield. The talks formally ended early today with all groups holding fast to their oldWire services. - 211 words
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138 1990-03-01 11 Bernama. THREE foreigners, including two Singaporeans, have pleaded not guilty in a Malaysian court to charges of trafficking in forged US currency notes totalling US$296,900 (about S$600,000). The two Singaporean brothers are Chen Chee Fan, 32, of Jurong East Avenue and Chee Huong, 30,Bernama. - 138 words
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Article, Illustration261 1990-03-01 11 A MYSTERIOUS island which rose overnight north of Kudat, Sabah, two years ago has disappeared again. Apart from a coral reef, the rest of Pulau Batu Hairan (Strange Rock Island) is now several metres underwater, the New Straits Times reported yesterday. The head of SabahPicture/ Nst - 261 words
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148 1990-03-01 11 Reuter. DUTCH police claimed a European record yesterday when they seized three tonnes of pure cocaine from a warehouse in the western port of Ijmuiden. The drug, with a street value of at least $234 million, were in 115 drums of frozen passion-fruitReuter. - 148 words
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111 1990-03-01 11 AP. A FILIPINO who claimed to be an assassin for late Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos was jailed for life yesterday for the "human torch" murders at a London amusement arcade. "I find it almost impossible to understand the workings of a mind as twistedAP. - 111 words
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Advertisement109 1990-03-01 10 TODAY! TILL 31 MARCH OPEN HOUSE AT THE EMPRESS PLACE In conjunction with Singapore's 25th anniversary celebration, we welcome you to view the 'Treasures of Qing' exhibition at half price. 25th Anniversary Celebration Price Usual Adult $3.00 $6.00 Children $1.00 $3.00 Senior Citizen 1.00 $3.00 Do take this last opportunity109 words
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Advertisement116 1990-03-01 11 |m MUSICAL K3 VIDEO CLASS I Ever dream ot making your very own musical or Karaoke videos? Now you can' By signing up tor our very unique MUSICAL VIDEO DIRECTING CLASS you will learn the basics ot musical video production technique and. what's more, you'll get a hands-on opportunity to116 words
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Advertisement108 1990-03-01 11 TOP QUALITY PENS MARKERS PRETTY in SP80a l nTK 4,e0 guarantees smooth n9inai pf<xiuc Classic, a new range of quality ballpoint pens. Comes in six different pastel shades that you can choose from white, blue, green, purple, pink and yellow. Smooth and slick, they arc absolutely gorgeous! Get one today108 words
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THENEWSTODAY
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Article, Illustration334 1990-03-01 12 NEW York tycoon Donald Trump has dumped the "other woman" in his life, said a British newspaper. He rang Ms Maria Maples to say he was ending their affair for the sake of his family, Today reported on Monday. It quoted Mr Trump as telling the bit-part334 words
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Article188 1990-03-01 12 Reuter. A STRONG earthquake rocked Los Angeles and the southern Californian coastline this morning. The 20-second tremor shook 40-storey buildings and bounced card and trucks on motorways. Little immediate damage was reported apart from goods falling off supermarket shelves. "We had a dandy earthquake. ItReuter. - 188 words
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123 1990-03-01 12 AFP. A MAN in Poland lived for 24 hours with a transplanted pig's heart. It was believed to be the world's first reported transplant of a pig's heart to a human, the official Polish news agency PAP said on Tuesday. Doctors at aAFP. - 123 words
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FOREIGNSTOCKS
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Article, Illustration290 1990-03-01 12 Wire services. SHARES finished a nervous trading day about unchanged despite the scare produced by the January trade figures. The figures showed a far bigger than the expected £1.9 billion current account trade deficit. The Financial Times 30share index was 0.1 point higher at 1,781.4 at the close. AWire services. - 290 words
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Article78 1990-03-01 12 Reuter. SHARE prices eased slowly at the opening as concerns about currency and interest rate movements kept many investors selling on the sidelines. The key 225-share Nikkei index dipped 181.81 points or 0.52 per cent to 34,410.18 in the first 10 minutes after surging 694.04 yesterday in its seventhReuter. - 78 words
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Article, Illustration288 1990-03-01 12 Wire services. WALL Street continued its upward momentum yesterday, although it was unable to hold on to all the advances made in early trading. The Dow Jones average of 30 leading industrials, up 25 points in the first hour-and-a-half of trading, finished the session with a 10.14-point gain,Wire services. - 288 words
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Article52 1990-03-01 12 FT Industrials Wed 1,781.40 (1,781.50) Dow Jones Average Wed 2,627.25 (2,617.12) ST Industrial Wed 1,550.06 (1,535.09) NST Industrial Wed 3,055.23 (3,013.70) Hongkong Hang Seng Wed 2,951.98 (2,932.62) Australian All Ordinaries Wed 1,574.80 (1,566.20) Nikkei Stock Average Wed 34,591.99 (33,897.95) Figures in brackets refer to those of the previous52 words
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Article, Illustration635 1990-03-01 13 David Brazil - Story and pictures/ David Brazil A T last, I have been Nowhere. At last, I know where Nowhere is. It's quite nearby, actually. Right in that stretch of international waters that run •through the Singapore strait. Roughly halfway between north of Indonesia's Bintan island and Malaysia's635 words
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Article, Illustration355 1990-03-01 13 David Brazil - By David Brazil PANGKOR PARADISE THE Pangkor islands lie off the west coast of Malaysia, roughly halfway between Penang and Kuala Lumpur. Their "away from it all" flavour is helped by the slightly awkward journey involved either by air from Seletar to Sitiawan and then by ferry from Lumur,355 words
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Article1661 1990-03-01 14 Gallery AFRICAN LANDSCAPES. About 40 paintings in acrylic and oil pastels by local artist Choy Moo Kheong are on show. This collection was inspired by his trip to Kenya last year. It is a combination of realistic landscapes and fantasy. 10 am to 9 pm.1,661 words
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Article18 1990-03-01 14 EXHIBITION: SWEDISH FAIR OUT AND ABOUT: PASAR MALAM TALKS: PIANO RECITAL COMING UP: "Y" JAZZ TRIO18 words
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Article, Illustration102 1990-03-01 14 Love started in second grade and spanned a half century for Melissa and Andrew. This Broadway hit is created by A R Gurney and received critical praise in New York. The Singapore version stars Dr Irene Lim Kay Han, last seen in TheatreWorks' Metamorphosis and Raymond Ong, theatre102 words
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Article191 1990-03-01 15 Adeline Woon - SEENLASTNIGHT By Adeline Woon AND you thought aliens were strange when Mork could only relax by doing a head-stand on Mindy's sofa. Mork at least looked human. Not George the Newcomer in Alien Nation (SBC 5, 7.55 pm). This series's version of looking otherworldly is really191 words
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Miscellaneous136 1990-03-01 15 GET SMART II: SMART FIT THE BATTLE OF JERICHO (SBC 5, 7 pm) Don Adams: Is an agent in Get Smart. Today he goes undercover as a construction crew worker with a rival agency to find out how they blow up every building completed for the American space agencies. THURSDAY136 words
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Miscellaneous808 1990-03-01 15 9 IE NEW PAPER/Thursday, March 1, 1990 Pago J w f I§—*!§—* Wii ssg'is mrmmJ 1C1C W1S1U11 11.50 AM Programme Summary 4.50 Programme Summary 3.00 PM Opening and Programme Highlights, followed 5.55 PM Opening and Programme Highlights, followed 7.30 PM Opening and Programme Highlights, followed 11.55 Quran Reading 4 55808 words
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Article, Illustration471 1990-03-01 16 BIGGER pay packets, a stronger economy and a tourism boom encouraged people in Singapore to spend more last year. Average monthly earnings went up by 10 per cent last year, according to the Economic Survey released yesterday by the Ministry of Trade Industry. The stronger economy471 words
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Article, Illustration47 1990-03-01 16 TRANSPORT overtakes electronics: The transport equipment industry grew by 21 per cent, toppling the electronics industry to become the fastest-growing industry in this sector. The strong growth was due partly to increased shipbuilding and repair and aerospace equipment. The electronics industry grew by 10 per cent.47 words
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Article, Illustration54 1990-03-01 16 THE Star performer: This is the fast-est-growing sector. In financial services alone, there was a higher growth rate 01 22 per cent, against 15 per cent in 1988. There was increase in activities in banks, the Asian Dollar Market, stock market, financial futures market, foreign exchange54 words
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Article, Illustration55 1990-03-01 16 SURGING ahead: People are making more overseas calls. There was a 34 per cent rise in these calls because of more business activities. Growth in total air cargo handled was 13 per cent against 22 per cent. Sea cargo handled grew only 9 per cent because of55 words
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Article, Illustration49 1990-03-01 16 TURNAROUND at last: This sector showed its first growth in 4Vfe years. The turnaround was mainly due to a buoyant property market and general optimism about business prospects. The total value of contracts awarded last year was $5.3 billion 56 per cent higher than the figure in 1988.49 words
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Article, Illustration222 1990-03-01 16 THE economy, which buzzed with activity in 1988, slowed down last year. And it is expected to be even slower this year, according to the Minister of State (Trade and Industry), Mr Mah Bow Tan. At a press briefing yesterday, he said the slower growth was mainly because222 words
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Article33 1990-03-01 16 Construction is expected to grow faster this year. The industry can expect $6.2 billion worth of contracts this year compared with last year's $5.3 billion. This is a 24-per cent jump.33 words
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Article31 1990-03-01 16 Manufacturing is expected to pick up towards the middle of the year. Overall performance is expected to be at same level or slightly lower than in 1989.31 words
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Article33 1990-03-01 16 Commerce looks good as the number of tourist arrivals should be stronger.Tourist growth will depend on world economic conditions, local conditions and how neighbouring markets affect Singapore's competitiveness as a destination.33 words
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Article37 1990-03-01 16 Transport and Communications also depends to a certain extent on tourist arrivals. There will be more movement between Singapore and Malaysia because of the Visit Malaysia Year. The sector is expected to record higher growth.37 words
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Article15 1990-03-01 16 business and for will re T?'° es sec the "twin one of|15 words
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Article, Illustration108 1990-03-01 16 TOURISM boom: The 15-per cent growth in arrivals generated more business for hotels and restaurants. Cess collection for hotel rooms and sales and food/beverages climbed 42 per cent and 14 per cent, respectively. This is the third year in a row that tourism had a double-digit growth. There were108 words
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Article191 1990-03-01 17 Adeline Woon - SEENLASTNIGHT By Adeline Woon AND you thought aliens were strange when Mork could only relax by doing a head-stand on Mindy's sofa. Mork at least looked human. Not George the Newcomer in Alien Nation (SBC 5, 7.55 pm). This series's version of looking otherworldly is really191 words
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Miscellaneous134 1990-03-01 17 GET SMART II: SMART FIT THE BATTLE OF JERICHO (SBC 5, 7 pm) Don Adams: Is an agent in Get Smart. Today he goes undercover as a construction crew worker with a rival agency to find out how they blow up every building completed for the American space agencies. THURSDAY134 words
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Miscellaneous876 1990-03-01 17 STARTING OVER JfliH Chen Xiuhuan: is Jianan. iJB J P 'WW IB Unknowingly, she is throwing her .MM m |j| j! l|p|l 'IIIP'' W bestfriend, Huijuan, into the arms of ]l|||fl I |R |p|I" i pl| f 0$M J "W" her boyfriend, Zhanping. Unable to I'll I i I'll II876 words
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Article, Illustration514 1990-03-01 18 Adeline Woon - By Adeline Woon SINGAPORE discos are afflicted by a serious bout of "world" music fever. The symptoms? A fiery rash of infectious music that you can't sing to. Or dance properly to, for the matter. You've probably heard the likes of the lambada and the beat of the bhangra514 words
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Article118 1990-03-01 18 SOME of the world music that you hear are really "disco-fied folk music. The bhangra, for instance, is a traditional harvest dance from Punjab in India. The music became modernised in Britain, accompanied by a blend of Eastern and Western in- struments. It then became118 words
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Article, Illustration374 1990-03-01 19 Lim Kuan Chiang - By Lim Kuan Chiang FRESH faces today, models of the world tomorrow. At least, that's what eight models hope. The eight were selected from the first semi-final of the Miss Singapore Model of the World 90 at Chinoiserie Disco last Monday night. They will be374 words
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Article, Illustration307 1990-03-01 19 Vivien Chiong - WHAT A SMALL WORLD Opens today in Eng Wah cinemas PREVIEW/ By Vivien C Vivien Chiong HONGKONG movie-mak-ers must be tired of making films about the triad gangs in the colony. They are now looking beyond their shores. Two recent Hongkong films The Deadly307 words
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Article, Illustration278 1990-03-01 20 Wong Sing Yeong - By Wong Sing Yeong PAT Boone and Bill Haley are back at the record shops. So too are Cliff Richard and The Shadows. And do you remember the late 60s heavymetal group Iron Butterfly? Well, they have returned, too. The current wave of retropop278 words
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Article118 1990-03-01 20 SOME "oldies" available at record shops: ABBA: The Singles (CD and cassette). Aretha Franklin: 20 Greatest Hits (CD and cassette). Bill Haley: 16 Original World Hits (CD and cassette). Brian Hyland: 16 Original World Hits (CD and cassette). Buffalo Springfield: Buffalo Springfield (CD and cassette). Bing Crosby 16118 words
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Article, Illustration277 1990-03-01 20 You can catch Brendan today at the DBS Auditorium at 12.30 pm. The lunchtime concert is free. HE has performed with the likes of Kenny Rogers, the Bellamy Brothers and Tom Jones. Yet, what top Kiwi country and western singer Brendan Dugan enjoys most is singing277 words
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Advertisement73 1990-03-01 19 You have won a beautiful Michel Jordi timepiece in "The New Paper-Bibi's" Lucky Draw. (Qualifying period 31 January to 16 February, 1990) Koh Lay Wah *****40-Z fj Tan Bee Chin *****81-G OngHuiHim *****91-G 3 Douglas de Mello *****38-H S Nicholas Lim *****51-D All winners will be notified by post with73 words
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Advertisement66 1990-03-01 19 You have won a beautiful Soviet timepiece in "The New Paper-Bibi's" Lucky Draw. (Qualifying period January 16 to 29,1990) 0 Edward Yeo *****99-M FederickTeo *****98-F [S\ LamEngChuan *****76-B Woon Toon Eng *****97-F \S\ Paton Jeffrey D M *****17-A All winners will be notified by post with details on how they66 words
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Miscellaneous561 1990-03-01 21 THURSDAYRADIO I COMICRELEF BHIiHiHH 1 H Curry-Puff/Raymond Lee NOON News in Brief NOON News in Brief i C u "T T* 12.05 Lunchdate 12.03 Popular Classics I, h Mj 1.00 News and Weather Report 1.00 News and Weather Forecast >Ov /S) Bir*h*»y n\ Hi (D 1.15 Lunchdate (cont'd) 1.10 Currency561 words
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Miscellaneous356 1990-03-01 22 COMICRELIEF THURSDAYRADIO Orchard Road/conn Goh EJISIEISEBB EHI3HHHH NOON Good Music, Company and Me NOON Newsdesk tesvsssi. iwa-isKSI to sssstsr Kgyt..Ksssr"! sssstf WmSSL as* ss—». xrEr. N pf 10.30 Medical Rounds 3 J0 q 0 1100 News in Brief 245 Nfttwork UK H. 05 Thursday Jam (cont'd) 400 Wor ld News356 words
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Advertisement252 1990-03-01 23 FAST 811 Personal Service*/ Merchandise 831 Employment Th« National Productivity Association haa vacancloa for Hm following polls of: 1) PROGRAMME EXECUTIVE The successful candidate will be responsible for organising courses, seminars and social functions for members. Requirements: OCE 'A' level/ Diploma Holder Oood command of English (written and apoken) Willing252 words
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Article, Illustration226 1990-03-01 25 NAVY BE PART OF A VITAL FORCE After countless years behind a school desk, studying for N' and '0' levels, aren't you craving some real, hands-on learning? Join the Navy as a Combat Systems Specialist, and that's exactly226 words
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Article, Illustration233 1990-03-01 26 AFP. JOSIMAR, one of Brazil's stars at the 1986 World Cup soccer finals, faces the sack from his club Flamengo. This comes after the latest outburst in his troubled life away from football. Josimar, abandoned in the street as a child and brought up inAFP. - 233 words
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Article, Illustration245 1990-03-01 26 Reuter, AFP. JUVENTUS 0 AC MILAN 0 AC MILAN'S Dutch inter- national Frank Rijkaard was sent off as his team drew with Juventus in the first leg of the Italian Cup soccer final yesterday. Two Milan players Carlo Ancelotti and Filippo Galli were booked before Rijkaard broughtReuter, AFP. - 245 words
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Article282 1990-03-01 26 SPANISH CUP SEMIS Reuter. ARCH-RIVALS Real Madrid and Barcelona set up a showdown in the Spanish Cup final. Both completed semi-final victories in contrasting style. Holder Real swept through with a 3-0 sec-ond-leg win at home to Cadiz, giving it a 4-0 aggregate victory. Barcelona drewReuter. - 282 words
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Article, Illustration493 1990-03-01 26 Wire services. DUTCH soccer clubs are signing three Soviet players. Title-chasing Vitesse Arnhem awaits final official clearance to sign Sergei Krutov and Valery Massalitin, of CSKA Moscow. And RKC Waalwijk is set to sign Dynamo Minsk striker Viktor Sokol. SPANISH First Division Atletico Madrid named Joaquin Peiro as itsWire services. - 493 words
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Article, Illustration400 1990-03-01 27 WORLD CUP WARM-UPS: FRANCE 2 WEST GERMANY 1; EGYPT 0 AUSTRIA 0 Reuter. FRANCE, reviving memories of past greatness, handed West Germany its first defeat in 20 months. A superb goal by Eric Cantona nine minutes from time gave France a richly-deserved 2-1 win over the visitors,Reuter. - 400 words
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Article213 1990-03-01 27 HOCKEY AFP. MALAYSIA gained its second draw in the Indira Gandhi Memorial Cup tournament in Lucknow. It held Japan 1-1 yesterday. Japan took the lead in the 10th minute when T Nagai converted a penalty stroke. The stroke was given after Tai Beng Hai blocked Y Nagai'sAFP. - 213 words
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Article241 1990-03-01 27 SNOOKER AFP. STEVE Davis' reputation as the world's greatest snooker player suffered another blow yesterday. He tumbled out of the British Open to Welsh outsider Steve Newbury. Only time will tell whether the Englishman's 5-2 defeat marks the end of his reign at the top. Davis saidAFP. - 241 words
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Article237 1990-03-01 27 Reuter. EGYPT, seeking further experience of European soccer ahead of the World Cup finals, drew with fellow-finalist Austria in cairo. It was Egypt's third consecutive goalless draw in two weeks, the first two coming against Denmark and South Korea at home. The visitors were apparentlyReuter. - 237 words
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Article382 1990-03-01 27 Wire services. Results of yesterday's international sports: HOCKEY Indira Gandhi Gold Cup men's tournament in India: South Korea 5 Poland 0, Japan 1 Malaysia 1. SNOOKER British Open 5th rd: Steve Newbury (Wales) bt Steve Davis (Eng) 5-2, Les Dodd (Eng) btTony Knowles (Eng) 5-4. SOCCER English Div Two:Wire services. - 382 words
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Article, Illustration467 1990-03-01 28 HE was on top of the world two years ago, but bowling's Olympic champion Kwon Jong Ryul felt shortchanged, somehow. Although he got US$500,000 for winning the gold medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, Jong Ryul's joy was tempered by the fact that bowling was only an467 words
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Article, Illustration538 1990-03-01 28 Alfonso Chan - Stories/ Alfonso Chan SINGAPORE'S squash team for this year's Dunlop Salver may not be the best in recent years, but it is hoping to go one better than last year when the annual international against Malaysia is contested on Saturday. National coach Zainal Abidin leads the squad of538 words
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Article243 1990-03-01 28 AFP. ROSS Norman, the former world squash champion from New Zealand, suffered his second surprise defeat in two weeks when he was beaten by Australian Adam Schreiber in the first round of the Spanish Open here on Wednesday. Norman, the man who ended Jahangir Khan's five-andAFP. - 243 words
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Article, Illustration580 1990-03-01 29 S Gulam - VETERANS DROPPED New national coach Robin Chanis expected to introduce some fresh faces as he names his Malaysia Cup squad today. i- t Some experienced players have been left out, some unimpressive newcomers included. Indeed, the list could I surprise many fans, as it did to S GULAM580 words
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Article, Illustration252 1990-03-01 29 FORMER international goalkeeper Koh Chuan Hwee, so often a hero in the past, turned villain for Geylang International last night at Jalan Besar Stadium. His failure to make a clean catch of a corner, which resulted in the equaliser for Safsa, will haunt him for the252 words
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Article231 1990-03-01 29 HASNIM Haron scored the first hat-trick in his career when Balestier United thrashed Telok Kurau 5-0 at Toa Payoh last night. The 23-year-old midfielder, whose form has been erratic in the League, conjured an impressive display of skill and vision. He left no doubt to Robin231 words
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Article212 1990-03-01 30 AFP. D jANISH badminton maestro Morten 'Frost will have to overcome several obstacles if he is to land his fifth All-England men's singles title at Wembley next month. The top seed was placed in the same quarter of the draw as Indonesian star Ardy Wiranata andAFP. - 212 words
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Article, Illustration381 1990-03-01 30 Bernard Pereira - By Bernard Pereira NATIONAL women's badminton champion Zarinah Abdullah leaves for a threemonth training stint with Indonesia's Bimantara club in Jakarta this month. The 18-year-old Pre-U Two commerce student will quit school at Outram Institute in order to take up the sport full-time. The training381 words
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