The New Paper, 21 December 1995

Total Pages: 67
1 67 The New Paper
  • 12 1 the new paper THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21 1995 MfTA (P) 024/04/95 60 CENTS
    12 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 47 1 Our internet site http://web3.asial.com.sg/tnp Molest Jj&S? report against retail boss /Pip 8 Queen IjL..JL- I lT I I I I I K 1 r! r* i'**d m I 1 H -1 I 1 J L L mi wt\ -L*W4i 1 r v.v,v g »r-r: H i v
      47 words

  • THENEWSTODAY
    • 224 2 SENIOR Minister Lee Kuan Yew has told Time magazine that when he was studying in Britain in his younger days, he had envied the life-long welfare system the Labour government provided for its people. But when he formed his government in 1959, the first lesson he had
      224 words
    • 364 2 US-CHINA TIES Reuter. CHINA is too important fof the US to quarrel with it over human rights. US Secretary of State Warren Christopher plainly said so yesterday. China's position on human rights was "not satisfactory to us", he said. But he added the "difficult"
      Reuter.; Picture/ Reuter  -  364 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 82 2 P AJLAAj \Aj 00% /i^c^cXa iK!e/. dl ccwv (Le/ tu/uvecL uvto/ a/ d^£(xlau^ ccwxcl^/. Cut out this ad, bring it to our Centrepoint or Suntec City outlets, and *£r we'll give you one of the world's most famous candies absolutely free. See's Candies are now available in over 85 different
      82 words
    • 12 2 Imwtr Showtime* Pages 33, 36, 38 Ctwlci: Pages 41,42 TV: Page 44
      12 words

  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 126 3 I LEISURE I STRETCH GROOVE I S CREW Top Hits at only 14.90 I with any purchase 11 latest hits by Jon 8., Rick Prict^ Baby Face, Ini Komoie and more! Only for 5 days till 25 Dec 1995. v* I LET YOUR FEET START A TREND Etnies star of
      126 words

  • QUICKNEWS
    • 262 4 But is it time for investors to jump into Asian markets? STOCK MARKETS HOT STORY YESTERDAY Singapore: STI Index hits 11 -month high of 2,227.17, regaining three times Tuesday's loss of 13.2 points. Malaysia: KL Composite Index jumps 19.53 points to 997.02. Hongkong: Hang Seng Index soars 172 points
      262 words
    • 82 4 The Straits Times: US rate cut sparks Wall Street revival Business Times: Asia market springs to life as Fed cuts rate Uanhe Zaobao: Lead: SM Lee: Only realised that welfare system cannot work after being in office Berita Harian: Economic devt to continue RCS morning news: Ukraine and G7
      82 words
    • 224 4 MISS Angelina Palaming, 28, was found dead after she and her Singaporean ward, aged four, fell from the ninth floor flat of her employer on Dec 7. The boy survived. President Fidel Ramos yesterday formed a team to investigate her death. Tln Manila
      224 words
    • Article, Illustration
      2 4
      2 words
    • CATCH OF THE DAY
      • 54 4 FACED with runaway bike COE prices, motorcycle sellers want the Communications Ministry to the return some of the 5,157 unused bike COEs given to other categories last year. Bike COEs in last month's tender ■cost $4,202, an all-time high. The price this month is $3,208. Early last
        54 words
      • 62 4 OIL giant Shell will sack executives in Nigeria after a probe found it paid millions in kickbacks and bribes to tribal chiefs. An army officer, accused of ordering the murder and torture of dissidents, was also on Shell's payroll. Much of the $27.5 million meant for community
        62 words
      • 81 4 DON'T use educational perks to draw RC members, said Straits Times reader Lim Li Li in a letter today. "Education has always been claimed by our leaders to be the means through which Singapore's only resource, manpower, can be enriched. How can educational privileges be given to
        81 words
      • 72 4 BLIND residents in a new home to be built at Henderson Road will be able to smell their way around, literally, thanks to different flowers planted at different areas. Floors may have studs to alert them of steps ahead. Those with partial sight will be guided
        72 words
      • 66 4 COMFORT is offering free signing up for its satellite booking system, Cab Link, which begins next March. People can give their personal particulars and descriptions of up to five regular taxi pick-up points. Registration forms can be found in Comfort's advertisements in today's The Straits Times.
        66 words
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 55 4 Dtar Ami* M—an oI KM htM 1800—*****07 Dear Mano Sharaa advtca 1000-*****04 Spoafctlp Yoatavn 1800-*****04 Dear Mr W||ay invaiuabla laaaona 1800-*****08 MaOlcal celiamn 1800******04 30 cants p«r mnut* v v r >~.' s /./pfon fadfijo&zedtvery 6tf ofr&tirt/kgoodness zo/6 tfc/r superior btfthj Itjptoo/Yur Hi/k fa. UPTOU Pius MUX rtA. The mperror
      55 words
    • 20 4 The Straits Times Industrials Index rose 5.28 points to 2232.45 points at 9.15 this morning from yesterday's close of 2227.17.
      20 words

  • THENEWSTODAY
    • 394 5 A Selangor boy, who weighed 7.3 kg at birth last month, is believed to be the heaviest baby born in Malaysia What about Singapore? Two readers called to claim the heavyweight title. JILL LIM speaks to one of them SHE was so tubby at birth
      Picture/ Choo Chwee Hua  -  394 words
    • 155 5 THE family teased Nurhairiah Abdul Malik (luring the interview at their five-room Jurong East flat. Nurhairiah's father, teacher Abdul Malik Ali, 43, said: "She was quite ugly when she was born." Her mother and sister giggled in agreement. Her mother, Madam Mariah Ismail,
      155 words
    • 67 5 ACCORDING to a medical practitioner, big babies (above 4 kg) are likely to have been born to diabetic mothers. These babies are more likely than others to suffer from diabetic-related illnesses, such as problems with their kidney or pancreas. A paediatrician with National University Hospital says external factors
      67 words

  • SINGAPORETODAY
    • 489 6 A six-year-old girl broke down during a rehearsal of a scene for the TCS Fame Awards. Both mother and daughter give their reasons to YAMUNA PERERA I didn't think the scene was too traumatic. Probably for her it is. It'B not the suicide
      Picture/ David Tan  -  489 words
    • 121 6 STEPHANY Aw broke down during the evening rehearsal on Dec 7. She broke down again when she saw the scene televised on Tuesday's Fame Awards. When The New Paper team visited her, she hid in her room and cried when the taped version was replayed on video. In
      121 words
    • 128 6 MS Gerrian Wuts, 31, a psychologist with eight years' experience, said: "I saw the little girl acting in the Fame Awards on Tuesday night and she seems to be a good actress. She was also convincing when she looked upset and cried. But still I felt awkward about
      128 words
    • 279 6 STEPHANY Aw said she did not like acting in the scene because it "made me sad". But why? "I don't know," she said. "Why didn't you back out? Were you worried you would disappoint your mother?" "Yes." "Do you know what disappointment means? "Upset," she whispered. "Did your
      279 words


  • 188 8  -  SINGAPORETODAY IPenaH^I Those convicted of assault or using criminal force on a person, intending to outrage modesty, may be punished with up to two years in prison, or with a fine, or with caning, or with any two of such punishments. By Chan Seet Fun
    188 words
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 139 8 ,1 SING A PORK HwTBOD 77/ c i *W 4 J >K wL 4 W B w Performing 6 Nites A Week Christmas New Year's Eves Charges $40 nett (inclusive of first drink) Clarke Quay Singapore 3A River Valley Road #03-01 Merchants Court Singapore *****0 Hotline *****55 GO FOR GOLD
      139 words

  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 37 9 ft i/ vju t *Mtec 1 1 y GUESS T ACTIVEWEAR V' ■i JWtf V-' **-w 1 Kyfl E < v t '-iff >t > ""'SR'tfdtfn> l M^_ J m JH ■■■MMMli^^M^^^^aV'^^^ JM ar JME— L vH^l^i r «Jr
      37 words

  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • 77 10 "He was such a smart boy, and we worked hard to send him to university. Suddenly one day he told us... he had AIDS. Now all our hope for his future is gone. •^HJ| i, i M w M AIDS destroys more lives than you think. If you love your
      77 words

  • SINGAPORETODAY
    • 314 11  -  By Tay Han Nee LIM Say Liang, 15, tuned in to an Indonesian channel on TV during the recent SEA Games. This, despite not understanding a word of what the commentators were saying. The sports-loving Maris Stella student lives in Bishan North where the
      314 words
    • 76 11 TALKS between the CCC and the Housing Development Board are under way for TV signals to be tapped from the MATV (Master Antenna Television) systems on the nearby HDB blocks. According to the Singapore Broadcasting Authority, this is done by establishing a tap-off point at the base of
      76 words
    • 142 11 SOME residents of Bishan North spend hundreds of dollars each year to improve their TV reception. Many homes in the area have multiple antennae on their rooftops. Mrs Veronica Chua, 43, a building contractor, said she spends at least $1,000 a year in improving the reception on her
      142 words
  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 211 11 SUCCESSFUL SUMMING IS EASIER THAN EVER AT MARIE FRANCE' Jgk E525D35E521 This Christmas make sure you look great in your favourite tight' VcS^ fitting party dresses. The earlier Jn^7 those inches are taken care of, the fo rid of them. The FMS weight loss system, together with a sennutrition can
      211 words

  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 442 12 y -<%<>-— 4j&k fft '~4 I 1 awLf* |K5 Tt,is jf hns maB I \sr e C meS Between I jfj (A |omt development between the A Shopper's Paradise 1 i A RM. Ha.rdress.ng Saloon 101-64 A D~% j clul3t:# j lUf Goldsmiths Pte M KIOSKS J—little India Arcade flourishes
      442 words

  • SINGAPORETODAY
    • 181 13  -  By Tay Han Nee IT'S lights out at Sentosa's Celebration of Lights festival. Since this much-hyped Christmas festival opened last Friday, the electricity lines have been tripping. The result has put a dampener on the Yuletide spirits of the 7,000-odd visitors flocking to
      181 words
    • 95 13 MR Tan Yew Kier, marketing director of the Sentosa Development Corporation, admitted: "We made a serious mistake not to forsee a trip." He said "leakage" of rainwater into the electricity lines could be causing the intermittent tripping. "I think it's excusable. The important thing is that measures are
      95 words
    • 245 14  -  By Divya B WHAT these children are "saying" (right) are some of the more than 80 witty lines readers have sent in to The New Paper's Jokeline. The jokeline was created to let readers take part in The New Paper's Battle of the Strips
      245 words
    • 122 14 THE Battle of the Strips involves five comic strips created by local comic writers. They are: Flatman, Tianpi, Kopi Thiam, Earth Enforcers and Concrete Jungle. They were launched in The New Paper's comics page on Nov 29. They will run in every issue until mid-February, when you
      122 words
    • 178 15  -  SCAM IN PUMA SPORTS SHOP By Rachel Tan A SALESGIRL misused her husband's discount card at her workplace in a sports goods company. Hindon Abdul Majid, 23, cheated the store of $400 for which she was jailed two weeks. The court heard yesterday that
      178 words
    • 110 15 GRAB your last chance today to win a collector's bottle of the 200 th anniversary Jim Beam bourbon worth $200. There are also stylish denim shirts, caps, shot mugs, beer carriers and cans of Jim Beam Cola up for grabs. To win the bottles, form as many words
      110 words
    • 420 16 How can your child master a language? Dr Audrey Lim, a lecturer with the National Institute of Education, tells SANDRA DA VIE what parents can do to help PLAY WITH HIM PLAY word games with your child. Encourage him to talk about things that he sees and
      420 words
    • 418 17  -  By Jill Lim A 10-YEAR-OLD boy came to the rescue of his family when they had a road accident in Indonesia during a holiday recently. Mohammad Amzar Supardi, who was unhurt, rushed to a nearby village for help. He also called his relatives to tell
      418 words
    • 62 17 MR Supardi had a hip injury and cuts on his face. Madam Zareena, a housewife, suffered serious neck injuries. She is now in a stable condition. Their second and third children, aged eight and six, have leg injuries. All four Are still warded at the Singapore General Hospital. Mr
      62 words
    • 186 18 SALES executive Lawrence Chong was among 800 adults who queued up for free second-hand textbooks at San Shan Primary School on Monday. Mr Chong, 43, owner of a four-room HDB flat and a "private property", said he was not there for the free textbooks. Instead, he
      186 words
    • 411 18 As a grassroots leader, Mr Lawrence Chong feels that he should have been given priority at the book fair for the needy on Monday. Do other grassroots leaders share his view? TAY HAN NEE reports Grassroots leaders are out to serve their community. They should
      411 words
    • 303 19  -  POLICE Police are appealing for witnesses to call Sergeant Santha Jacob at 420-4157 or 221-0000. By Khor Su Min FIVE passengers were injured when an aerial crane crashed into a passing double-decker Superbus last night. The crane, from the construction site of Villa Azure, suddenly swung
      Picture/ David Tan  -  303 words
  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 29 13 <• he s Suntec City Mall Tel: Tel: 734 2097 HK #02-03 Palais Re^BRffIBBBfIBBMBc 391 A Orchard Road, #1 *****3 MBtt Tel- 733 0122 (M 1 at lending department v
      29 words
    • 72 13 SUPER VOLUME, VITALITY, SHINE... HAIRWONDER Hot-Oil Therapy 1-MINUTE HAIRTREATMENT V JV DM., **MU»AM*C I 1 foe information Accord Marketing Services Te) *****59 (a division ot Cold Storage (1903) Pie lid), Singapore Available at Apex. I old Storage Supermarkets. C K Tang, Guardian, loho Little, K Mart. Metro, Medicine fast Mohd
      72 words

  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 179 14 i Stay With Us And Enjoy A Free Trip To Genting Highlands. wMr jBS? Standard Room RMl4B++ Superior Room RM 15 B++ Deluxe Room RM 178++ Check the Concorde KL and enjoy free for to from or a free (redeemable Concorde Hi KL). You also a Mb Family Plan bonus
      179 words
    • 112 14 THE GIFT OF HEARING This Christmas and the New Year, remember someone dear to you who will benefit by using a correctly fitted hearing aid. Christmas comes but once a year but the 'GIFT OF HEARING' will be appreciated and remembered for a lifetime. For those already using hearing aids,
      112 words

  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 243 15 EVE L choice of, S Candle-Light Dinner at Cafe De Grand IP Buffet Dinner at The Grand Room ,1 $45.00 per Adult |L $25.00 per Child (below 12years) J| B Complimentary Glass of Wine plus Party Set with Hat Ja if 1995 CHRISTMAS DAY NEW YEAR'S DAYI996 f |L BUFFET
      243 words

  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • 192 16 HIGH nERS CHOOSE Business Calculator Jl^EH^WAdSVßflEifiEg^^ Cost/Sell/Margin/ MSv Markup f x LCD (Si PC ink *tf*T Q 0 ©^(D" 00 —©r Also AvaHaMe:ZQ-6600 2S6KH D B 40-Col x2O-Line LCD, Pen-Based 40-Col x 16-Line LCD, Direct Fax Ikw Touch Screen Optional IC Cards Capability &PC Link Alto IQ 8900 256K8 iR|
      192 words
    • 52 16 rx RUNNII>4O AHEAD WITH f*#FLyiNG HIGH FOOTWEAR SCHOOL SHOES/SPORTS SHOES COME IN ASSORTED DESIGNS "IS &lIH it li IBDWilllllMII) AnMb M ftv Mm J i Sol* Agent: jSJJ ENG HIN SHOES PTE LTD. N0.705, Sims Drivo 003-10 lo 13, Slwn li Industrial Complex, Singapore 1438. Til: 744 172W fox: (45)
      52 words

  • Page 17 Advertisements
    • 444 17 COME UP TO A CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND It's a Christmas Wonderland at New Park Hotel. Made all the more so because it's full of magical delights for both young and old. NEW PARK Cafe GAifcfren's GAris/mas 23/34/30/31 Dec 95 What a spread! From traditional < 3~*ariy First Drink: $25.00 Christmas goodies
      444 words

  • Page 18 Advertisements
    • 261 18 i;; n^S(! I ****A.'*■ ffif« 1 "iW I L# fey* mV \SKS PONGGOL Wedding Packaged From $280 Complimentary 2 Night* Chalet Free Feeder Bud Service Exclusive Dinning Hall tar BMWvaNor* InqJrtM PLEASE CALL 44 88 511 ri PONGGOL SEAFOOD HOLDINGS PTE IJD Earf Coarf Pakwoy Chc*t (UOMC) 1110 Earf Coart
      261 words

  • Page 19 Advertisements
    • 418 19 s""™™"™ 0 CASIO. A Christmas OfferM! iffTwj cai sTu Y fraction DIGITAL ALARM SOLAR CARD wVnVs^inl'oN SYR BATTERY LIFE CLOCK _(Made In lapan) HARD CASE f&gm -k $14 9°EACH QH tmH HIH jHBV CURRENcVcONVERSION 10 DIGIT ES^R^^HTIML/ DESKTOP WHP CALCULATOR T,MIK Fuil range of CASIO watches, digital diaries J calculators
      418 words

  • Page 20 Advertisements
    • 544 20 Audio Visual Celebration VVVV^vV^TT^ Own piece of equipment that is revered CD-46 $299 Receive a CD-46 s-star Rating by audiophiles the world Certificate J *****,j over. Marantz's award with every purchase. winning reputation is the 5-Star Rating by WHAT HI*FI? result of a continuing COMPACT DISC PLAYER 1 I j£ci§«®.....
      544 words

  • WORLDTODAY
    • 207 21 AFP. stocks plunged on Wall Street this morning at the close of trading. The stock market fall occurred after US President Bill Clinton announced that a meeting with Republicans to end the quarrel over the US budget deficit had been postponed. The Dow Jones index
      AFP.  -  207 words
    • 200 21 Reuter. CONSERVATIVE Republicans rebelled against their party leaders yesterday to stop a deal with US President Bill Clinton. Republican Senate leader Bob Dole and House of Representatives Speaker Newt Gingrich were forced to call off talks with Mr Clinton on how to balance the budget
      Reuter.  -  200 words
  • Page 21 Advertisements
    • 67 21 V*',' A-'V X J ,y* >• y YYI/Myw/UjJht'S '<}()/(/ 1/J (in/ s And c l/Jau/t/. yOAMuI/^C&nc/S/ Wit A fKjwmu/ Hahu>;i/^/ U < \xxci/sJa>;//S/ </ </ /A) (/V ■hhmMMI ('ifll/S/ VA/t/ObSAA'/ÜbS/ MyYlflwr ff T itTV^iTmnl 4?w* > f 1 %S'§3li. BhbuJll m :A: V, }^'$^t y*. 1 "&Y v vVlff-v-. <"i*£
      67 words

  • Page 22 Advertisements
    • 231 22 I I f,.s I *»r s *^jf^|^""Tßt^cpyP*!^fj J *y«lyfe l^f i,: I j A\3 )L *k*/*^x^/v^ /^li J A/ov 37, Form yipor ow« feomi <W borUtJ V Phs ham P rs I f* 8 0 5 ****7^ •At ,I. i k 1., Ij-.-LOVE HAMPER CONTEST Junior Team: 2 kids aged
      231 words

  • WORLDTODAY
    • 234 23 Wire services. AN ailing former South Korean president Chun Doo Hwan was taken to hospital yesterday as his prison hunger strike entered its 18th day. "Chun was carried out of prison last night. He is not in good shape/' a prison official said. But a
      Wire services.  -  234 words
    • 77 23 Wire services. UNCONFIRMED reports said former president Roh Tae-woo would also be indicted with Chun. Roh, Chun's successor as president, is also under arrest on charges of accepting $516.6 million in kickbacks from 35 business tycoons during his 1988-93 term in office. Chun was arrested in connection
      Wire services.  -  77 words
    • 157 23 Reuter ITALY'S former top fighter against political corruption may be charged with extortion and abuse of office. A request to prosecute Mr Antonio Di Pietro was lodged with a court in Brescia, northern Italy, by magistrates Fabio Salamone and Silvio Bonfigli. The magistrates had been investigating
      Reuter  -  157 words
    • 543 24  -  BRITISH MONARCH ORDERS DIVORCE Effect of failed marriage on two teenage sons Royal family can't be sniggered at like a soap opera By Ben Barclay REPORTING FROM LONDON THE Queen of England, fed up with the soap opera that her son and his wife
      543 words
    • 95 24 PRINCE Charles can ascend the British throne as bachelor king even if he is divorced. He would also be free to take another wife who can then become queen. Diana, however, is likely to lose her Princess of Wales title and may have to settle for another
      95 words
  • Page 23 Advertisements
    • 175 23 Meet Your I^^ Meng Har And Do Your Bit For Charity Venue: Meng Har Beauty Centre Pte Ltd Main Branch: 100 Beach Road #01-01/09/10/11 Shaw Leisure Gallery Date: Saturday, 23 December 1995 Time: I.oopm 4.00pm Come and enjoy our special Buffet with the Stars. Have your picture taken with these
      175 words

  • Page 24 Advertisements
    • 42 24 cover* a range of to telescopic j milano ITALIA tube* for drawings, from briefcases to desk accessories, In the finest materials with v jkXi, j timeless design goes far MH WAY BOUTIQUE |E/V ■^SEj^Bl •02-21/21* PmfM by Soft Lmi 2 beyond "fashion".
      42 words

  • Page 25 Advertisements
    • 261 25 Qratinated Sliced Seabass with Julienne of I Tomato and Basil w xSpS^S^HI IH Chicken Consomme 'Royale' HHDHmS^P^II Traditional X'mas Combination (Roasted Turkey, Honeyßaked HamiChestnut iwflM^^^Hl I Stuffing Topping with C/iblet C/ravy) j <^\M(I of Beef Baked Pastry) I^HI Seafood Thermidor I (Assorted Seafood with Creamy Cheese l I I Mushroom
      261 words
    • 130 25 astro t>tlu j Hi-Tech Theme Park I LEVEL 6, FUNAN CENTRE ■■•■■■■■■a t^4Q9^ N "rf Cut-out tor your tree tokens Valid till 31 si December 1995 i 3 FREE TsKEMS i PORTABLE AIR-CON MODEL: 8000E (ELECTRONIC CONTROLS) J < iyum I A WARRANTY JETTf KEY FEATURES: 1 •No installation required
      130 words

  • Page 26 Advertisements
    • 64 26 in person and beyond my expectations. MghJ/ So vibrant and full of life. The picture i of perfection. Her composure to the world. And suddenly F B^e was lookin^^^^^^B m&fjß 1 me... »|B her laughing V^^HHfIHHHHHHHHHHHHHHIHHH eyes seemed to be casually flirting. Her radiance filled up the whole a sudden
      64 words

  • WORLDTODAY
    • 257 27 Reuter. THE World Bank has cleared China of allegations that the country is using forced labour in bank-funded projects. Bank officials said in Washington yesterday it had found nothing to back up claims by US human rights activist Harry Wu that at least one of its
      Reuter.; Picture/ Afp  -  257 words
    • 132 27 AFP THE widow of assassinated Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Rabin has vowed to promote her husband's message of peace. "I will carry the torch of peace," Mrs Leah Rabin said on the steps of the Elysee Palace in Paris yesterday. She and her daughter
      AFP  -  132 words
  • Page 27 Advertisements
    • 105 27 DICKY CHEUNG LINDA WONG i KATHERINE HUNG ANDY HUI VENUE: YOUR CHANCES TO WIN:HARBOUR PAVILION, ONE RETURN AIR TICKET TO SYDNEY, BE THERE WITH THEM WORLD TRADE CENTRE AUSTRALIA DATE: 8 TV SETS AND MANY MORE FABULOUS SATURDAY, 23 DECEMBER 95 PRIZES! J CHARGET- T0 E B,CCEST ,MDOOR D,S< PARTY
      105 words

  • SPEAKUP
    • 167 28 W0 Writs to The New Paper 390 Kim Seng Road Singapore *****5 or tax to 737 5375 1900-*****04 cab cost 30 cents a minute MR Gerald Lee, 48, company director I was frustrated with TV 12's coverage of the SEA Games. Important and relevant information was either
      167 words
    • 54 28 Health Ministry I refer to the letter, Clinic refused to treat my brother (TNP, Dec 7). Patients with emergency conditions should be attended to by medical practitioners immediately. We would appreciate it if Mr Tan could give us the name and address of the clinic. Editor's note: We
      54 words
    • 252 28 Mr Slew Ngung Chia, 30, assistant building manager I felt sad after reading your report, My husband and I live in a public toilet (TNP, Dec 11). What shocked me most was that the old couple "were evicted from a one-room HDB rental flat" and then
      252 words
    • 86 28 Marine Parade Town Council We refer to the letter, I raised alert on killer pots (TNP, Dec 14). We are aware of the problem of flower pots and unwanted articles in common areas such as corridors, staircase landings and canopies at Block 54, Marine Terrace. Several
      86 words
  • Page 28 Advertisements
    • 270 28 Skin Products for Control C\f Pfjfjfl/pe *****5118 IWlBlackmores 'J 1 lrrl<jJl<Cj» jTCQjimi SMNTREAnMENTS $28.02 ■■■Hi (Blacbnorrs cosnutia do not contain urocamc add.) New Blackmores 3-Stcp Skin Treatment Program for good and healthy-looking skin. STEP 1: BLACKMORES ANTI-BACTERIAL FACE WASH This mild, soap-free foaming cleanser reaches deep down into the pores
      270 words

  • Page 29 Advertisements

  • 454 30 TRIKPLE 9 Showtime Channel s's Triple Nine has upset the police who feel the cop series makes them look silly. And they are not alone. Others like maids, mechanics, film directors and mini-mart owners could also take offence. The police were annoyed enough to
    454 words

  • Page 31 Advertisements
    • 217 31 I Star Cruise Presents 1 1 Star Extravaganza for Dec 9s/Jan 96 1 Set wil with the Stars m Star 22th 28th Dec 29th Dec- 1 Jan' 96 B ABBA (The sounds of ABBA) Maria Cordero >< IJ* 1 |Oqf[lllll![flllil!!Sl!»![l![)i:| J Star Cruise and experience the MAGIC of the High
      217 words

  • Page 32 Advertisements
    • 170 32 vr*-" 1 >*- tvs£SlBH^iBHil^lßßl^B^Bßti^%r»«' **?r? -o v Watch the price of wood tumble. J*KKm<?^-^ MJ J m jMjMv ""-j V f By- \l 'V' 7 I jWfl3p^ nW 'Z.tmi jsmL B^—fca^— The original wood block stacking game is soon going to be very scarce. Even more so when you mmm
      170 words

  • 451 33 SHOWTIME FROM PAGE 30 I POLICE COMPLAINT UNUKE the Triple Nine cops, real police officers do not draw their guns so often, especially to arrest traffic offenders. The police also said they would not ignore eyewitnesses or allow the public and media free
    451 words
  • Page 33 Advertisements
    • 85 33 At The Elizabeth, we bring you 12 days of Christmas Nostalgia. From 22 December to 2 January, we travel back in time where Tikam" or raffle draw was the order of the day. Every $48 spent at Ristorante Caruso or Greenhouse Cafe by the pool doubles your chance of winning!
      85 words
    • 68 33 Jochems CMfl Supreme Hair Preparation WH here purchase the S Supreme land you are in for the Draw I\J Wwjfm* EL. j Jochem's ,he man y Ho the known jI A.J.J. H ingredients essential to hair is equally for men, women KJH'H ■HRPPBHRftnL m H VSMVVS —r—" —I mm Buy
      68 words

  • Page 34 Advertisements
    • 63 34 0^^ "T P^SB AjS? Available at: Royal Sporting House, Reebok Concept Stores, Stadium, The Athlete's Foot. The Lab, Weston Corporation, Mo h d Mustafa, Country Sports, Champion Sports, Sports Link, Shang r i -1 a Shoes Co. hll p: planetreebok.com I, .J (S,p„.i,h>i ft' I til !<•!. oAll Umilil'- K
      63 words

  • SHOWTIME
    • 282 35  -  By Edwin Yeo MAT rokkere in the region may soon be rubbing their hands with glee. For, if plans come through, they will get a chance to see three of the region's biggest local rock bands play on the same stage in Malaysia
      282 words
    • 138 35 SWEET Charity is busy getting organised for its own concert on New Year's eve. The concert, Gemilang 95/96, will be held at the Sentosa Music Fountain. Said Ramli: "Gemilang means glitter and bright, like Singapore's success and Sweet Charity's reunion." The band was reunited this year after it
      138 words
  • Page 35 Advertisements
    • 89 35 WISHING nu OUR PfKCIOUS R MfttttV X'MftS S HRPPV New VCRR WITH LUNAR NCUI V€AA a HARIAAVA IN KB 1996, DEMAND UtIU CCCHO AU. MKCS UIIU GO UP/? I BE WISE, BUY NOW SAVE LOTS MORE CTITr'HPiSrSB" 500 I I I rJPfI I 1 i»SSS s'/;fl jßj® jyjfc 723, Geylang
      89 words

  • Page 36 Advertisements
    • 771 36 A MOVING EXPERIENCE iff H MWIHBMfffiTTW P An /r A <m PLAYER HAA Mf tdm-Pmoi. Price: CMMf (gst ind.) I I W CD SHUTTLETI 6-disc changer TDM-7526E's high quality mechanisms and circuitry CHHlfc**SftOftp and powerful 25w X 4 built-in amp, provide the rich, 9 distortion-free sound that has become a
      771 words

  • SHOWTIME
    • 159 37 TERESA BEE SAYS He devoteB 80 per cent of his time to work, 10 per cent to friends and 10 per cent to the family. But the period of time with us? He spends it by sleeping. KENNY BEE RETORTS I thought only others would say something
      159 words
    • 128 37 AARON Kwok ached as he wheeled out fellow actress Chu Yan (right) at Hongkong's airport last Friday. Not only was his left rib injured, he was the reason why Chu Yan would be wheelchair-bound for three weeks. Both were hurt while filming a chasing scene for
      128 words
    • 86 37 HONGKONG singer Cally Kwong did not want her good friend, Taiwanese singer Pan Meichen (right), for her bridesmaid. "She refused to wear a skirt. What to do?" said Cally of her tomboyish friend. Actress Christy Chung was her next choice. Cally will wed actor Sam Lu Leong
      86 words
  • Page 37 Advertisements
    • 389 37 C?o99® Colour Kitto In And Win! Hi, kids! This is Kitto, mascot for Kitto spectacle frames! Brighten up his day by colouring in this picture and you could win fantastic prizes! It's that easy no purchases V required! Just cut this ad out, colour it in and send it to
      389 words

  • Page 38 Advertisements

  • Page 39 Advertisements
    • 313 39 CLASH OF THE DVIAS! When pop's four biggest female stars put out albums all at once, things are bound to turn ugly. DESMOND KON sizes up the battle royale between Madonna, Whitney, Mariah and Janet and looks at how their album sales and new music videos compare!! OH NO, IT'S
      313 words
    • 297 39 "At Informatics, I a choice of degrees I is Just a few steps away!" If you're aiming for any of the following degrees, start a diploma programme now at Informatics, Singapore's largest IT School m Bachelor of Commerce (Information Systems) awarded by the Ciftm UnMersity of Technology, Jt Bachelor of
      297 words

  • 520 40 IF you are still wondering what to do with the long weekends coming up, forget about fancy overseas trips. Try people-watching in Singapore, instead. Which, you will discover, is as fascinating as going to a remote place and staring at the people from behind
    520 words
  • Page 40 Advertisements
    • 36 40 TheßusimessTimes ESBB The oHly 2 English fwwpgpon Available «f December 26,1995 Get Your Copy Of The Newspapers At Your Newsstands Newspapers also available at: Cold Storage, NTUC Fair Price, Petrol Station, Times The Bookshop and 7-Eleven.
      36 words

  • Page 41 Advertisements
    • 116 41 HBS&J I I Now I Bj |n opus 8 High Performance 2 Years Warranty On Simply Economical Parts Plus 5 Years Simply Safe Warranty on elements. Simply Reliable Dual Heating Element Fully Stabilised High Low Pressure f CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION SYSTEMS RELIABLE 24-HOUR SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS FOR BANKS, DEPT. STORES,WAREHOUSES, HOSPITALS,
      116 words
    • 2 41 E3 k
      2 words
  • Page 41 Miscellaneous
    • 60 41 \§§ssOsmsstrips FLATMAN/JEFFREY VAP IXENE) <V I^tMLPCMAUU] I I TO I Rrlp W fcv.S 111/ IN ..■_■>? p»^j TIAN-PI/UNCOLN TAN JASON CHONG K.K. HEROES EARTH ENFORCERS/lincoln tan Charlie koh KOPI THI AM/ JAMES SURESH ADAM LEE B{ TME WIV»NIM6 /nufhf X,/iiilC/)l f/" WR'RE. IS THE CONCRETE JUNGLE /COLIN GOH Erm... E*COSE
      60 words

  • Page 42 Advertisements
    • 67 42 It's Christmas time, it's Christmas cheer. Just around the corner is the Happy New Year. There's so much to choose from, choices galore! WHO SAYS YOU CAN'T BUY CHRISTMAS GIFTS FROM M A SPORTS STORE? Rl ii 1181 fIHHHBHHM JL. We are proud to have won ■PWHflflfffl the American Express
      67 words

  • Page 43 Advertisements
  • Page 43 Miscellaneous
    • 830 43 Tv page ■HHLVHH PHi miUßikflHH IsaTEn ¥I3insiTT7lF^^^^^H NOON News 5 Today NOON Entertainment Beat 1.00 PM Home Shopping 1.00 PM Home Shoppies 12.10 PM Cooking At The Academy (Variety/stereo/r) 4.00 Fresh Fields A Nose For Trouble 3.00 Abbott And CostoNo (Cartoon). (Instructional) 1.00 PM Mid-Day News (Comedy) 3.30 little Rascals
      830 words

  • Page 44 Advertisements
    • 34 44 [PP M WORKING STYLE 0 meetings work for you Do meetings get you down? Take a tip from SAFE'S showroom i manager, Mr Kevin Chua, who makes every meeting a productive experience. /Next page.
      34 words

  • 428 45  -  CAREER CHOICE: WORKING STYLE By Lo Tien Yin MEETINGS, meetings, meetings. To some people, this can be off-putting. "Oh no, not another meeting... a waste of time. Just make an appearance Get it over with..." This could well be one's reaction if one has to
    428 words
  • Page 45 Advertisements
    • 232 45 I READ-RITE R I 1 Customer Account Coordinator I Read-Rite is the leading independent manufacturer of heods and headstack assemblies for disk drives and magnetoresistive heads for quarter-inch-cartridge tape drives. Headquarter in U.S.A. Our sales support office in Singapore is looking for a Customer Account Co-ordinator. Job responsibilities: "Manage and
      232 words
    • 315 45 I A wall established company have the following positions at Keppel Distripark in Kampong Bahru Road: 1) PLANNER (3 Positions) Knowledge of container operations planning for packing unpacking in the CFS Supervision of Assistant Operations Supervisors Minimum 'Of level or a good secondary education Must be prepared to work odd
      315 words
    • 154 45 ACCOUNTS/ADMIN. ASSISTANT for expanding computer co. X Requirements: X Good spoken written English Experience in full set of accounts/ J computerised accounting J PC Word Processing Spread-♦ J sheet an advantage J able to work independently Contact *****29 or Fax *****08 J for bn interview at > X ADUNE SYSTEMS
      154 words

  • Page 46 Advertisements
    • 371 46 Challenge your Mind and Win! I J i—• I I*l I MM I Match the following quotations to the opening scenes from the three latest Army commercials. Fill in the correct numbers in the corresponding boxes below. "I "It Li not the strength of the hawk *7 "Know the ground.
      371 words

  • Page 47 Advertisements
    • 283 47 CAREERCHOICE PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR (JURONG/MARSILING) To motivate and lead a team of Line Leaders and Production Operators to meet production schedules and targets Supervisory working experience in similar or related industry is required TOOLMAKER NTC 3/2 in Tool Die Making 1-2 years' working experience in a similar or related industry DIE
      283 words
    • 211 47 r k Architectural Engineering Company invites suitable candidates for the post of: 1. DRAUGHTSPERSONS Knowledge of Autocad Rl2 Minimum 2 years experience 2. QUANTITY SURVEYOR Diploma in QS/ Building or equivalent Minimum 1-2 years experience Able to work independently 3. OPERATIONS ASST Preferably with experience 4. ACCOUNTS ASST Diploma in
      211 words
    • 329 47 We are an estab. German manufacturing co., with plans to expand our business operations in the Asia-Pacific Region. Currently, we are looking for the right persons to fill up the following positions: Rmquirmmonta for PoaMon (1): Must possess Managerial skills Must be Sales oriented Must possess Class 3 Driving Licence,
      329 words

  • Page 48 Advertisements
    • 750 48 CAREERCHOICE I I THE CHALLENGE Singapore citizen, between the Wllf ANK AIR OPERATIONS SKCIALIST (AOS) I ages of 16'/. and 25, have AN* BENEPITS > lt'» a career that put. you right normo| co|our yjtion an<J #y jght in the thick of action. Becau.e of not han 50Q d#gr r
      750 words

  • Page 49 Advertisements
    • 891 49 1 J*- 1 CAREERCHOICE A) Sales Clerk (Shenton Way) Duties: Provide administrative support to Sales Executives Attend to customers Update sales leads and daily statistics Prepare monthly reports Requirements: GCE 'N'/'O' level At least 1 year's experience in office administrative work Good knowledge of MS Word/Excel Good written and spoken
      891 words

  • 416 50 Has Abigail been sacked again? LO TIEN YIN delves into the mystery of the black hole in the ceiling, in this week's Office Intrigues CAREERCHOICE BY now, everybody has got the story "right". Abigail Koh and their boss, Prof Frederick Tan were not in the
    416 words
  • Page 50 Advertisements
    • 186 50 tg#g#g#g»g#g»g»g»g»g»g»g#g»g«g 1 3&L4_Q3!>p 2 *An 95rtW convenor 6e/f Si»h/£ t*##W#*t**t*#*Wf -~rl m c/ia/n /s expanding. Requires full/ part-time staff *1. SALES SECRETARY 2 for the following positions at Holland Village• ENJOY AN EXTRA BONUS b 1-2 yrs. experience 2 Square/ outlet at Tam P' nes Century OF $800 82. accounts
      186 words

  • Page 51 Advertisements
    • 778 51 CAREERCHOICE Regent Motors Limited, a subsidiary company of Sime Darby Singapore Limited has vacancies for ft NTC 3in Motor Vehicle Mechanic or its equivalent To service and repair all the various franchised vehicles t Possess Class 3 driving licence Minimum GCE 'N' Level Some experience in store environment. Those with
      778 words

  • Page 52 Advertisements
    • 351 52 '.ijjjf *2/1 SAF=E J vV&e*i Sj4*?S "tywt ucdc m *7* s4 'putcvte 'DiatitteUw, H "TpM*CI donated s4t 'Wfat fl 'fyuc &ut, Z>*. SAFE Enterprises is a Lifestyle strategic business area of Singapore Technologies and a premier chain dealing in consumer durables, leisure and family entertainment. Through SAFE Superstore, an established
      351 words

  • Page 53 Advertisements
    • 602 53 WAf&Sladswmm THE CLASSIFIED SECTION fax: 747-4612 2001 Food Entertainment 2001 Food Entertainment 2050 Personal Services/ Products 2001 Food Entertainment 2001 Food Entertainment M—i 2001 Food Entertainment I SM3S nett •45 mln session I I II ft I #lvflkn«o^lr|Pn9llCai liVßlftrV Ho! Ho! Ho! (JjkJ MERRY X'MASWT Do you want a Santa
      602 words
    • 4 53 2090 Personal Services/ Products
      4 words

  • Page 54 Advertisements
    • 167 54 2060 Personal Serviced Products MBBhhihmmm 2050 Personal Services/ Products lILOYKRATHONG FITNESS SPA II 57 Geylang Lorong 27 (off Sim's Ave) S{*****4) Tel: 745 4533/744 5933 (1 lam-1 lpm) 1 minute walk from AJjunied MKT Station Traditional Thai Business as usual Manage by on Christmas Day Zflr Gmmk New Year's Day
      167 words
    • 58 54 2080 Personal Services/ Products FACIAL STRESS THERAPY For Ladies a Gentleman For appointment p g *****361 J t Uly I Personalised and effective treatments assured. Call now and enjoy the services that even other salons talk about. rancnnnnflH SCARS TREATMENT #03-34 FAR EAST SHPC.CTR. TEL: *****01 MASSAGE NEW PENINSULA HEALTH
      58 words
    • 65 54 2090 Personal Sarvicaa/ Products Roland FPB Digital Piano $1700 Alesis 1622 Mixer $780 1 Mac LC575 12 mea ram 150 meg hard disk c/w photoshop... $1400 Sharp Z-20 copier.... etc. CASH ONLY! Please call 276-2362 Between noon 4pm. 2200 Businsss SarvicaaJ Products PRIVATE INVESTIGATION A CONSULTANCY SERVICES Service with integrity
      65 words
    • 93 54 2200 Businsss Sarvicaa/ Products MENG HOO INTERIOR A EXTERIOR DESIGN A RENOVATION CONTRACTOR Granite flooring including sand cement, labour It skirting (wood) Sink stove support, chopper slab Fridge washing machine cabinet base Cornice room nail only Change copper pipe Aluminium grille FREE Quotation, kitchen sliding door, sink stove sliding door.
      93 words
    • 57 54 2200 Businoss Services/ Products 2400 Propartlaa "Marsilinp" Near Marsiling Interchange Ptease pg. owner *****862 No agents please 2870 Traval Special L-Low Ferae London $860, HongKong 5530, USA $799, Manila $495, Bali $410, Penang $230, Jakarta $140. Matro Tours (TA9I7) Tal: 737-0977 Fax: 737-0196 FASTADS Only $8.40 per column cm. (Min.
      57 words
    • 122 54 2606 Professional/ Exscutivs Positions MIMED. POSmOMS 1. Sato* ft Operation Assistant Manager S$2K Mala, Chinese, min. 1 year experience Inbound SalM (Traval Industry) 2. lalas Engineer S|2 5K Mala, Chinese below 32 year Diploma/ Degree in Electronics PCB, l/C, Semiconductor 3. Shippping Asst. Female, Chinese. Min. 1 yr. experience (S
      122 words

  • Page 55 Advertisements
    • 209 55 2570 Travel 2570 Travel Usher (^ristmas^ New Year under STARLIGHT on board the $7^u "Bahtera IT"" Princess" a Special Christmas/ New Year Dinner with lII^HHHfIBaSMiiiSKB hrsi cocktail dnnk OCR DATI- Special programmes A fl>f)n M A 31 Dec IMS games by professional MC Mobile Disco, Door Gilts, TIMi: Novelties A
      209 words
    • 91 55 2612 IT Positions I Established Marine Consultancy requires: 1 SYSTEMS ENGINEER At least 1 year's experience in Netware V 3.12 installation and management PC hardware and applications knowledge Knowledge of Visual Basic preferred Experience on AutoCAD and LAN Networking will be advantageous We offer attractive remuneration packages and other benefits
      91 words
    • 3 55 2612 IT Positions
      3 words
    • 40 55 2621 Health Car* Positions CLINIC ASSISTANT for office hrs. at Hougang in*. English dialect speaking Call 382-8002 for interview appointment 2630 Salss Positions Records Company urgently requires: FEMALE SALE ASSISTANT I preferably Chinese Interested applicants please call: *****01 for appointment.
      40 words
    • 270 55 2630 Sale* Positions I t An expanding furniture manufacturer seeks The Job To develop and service new accounts To maximise distribution in allocated territory The Candidate Min. 1 year sales experience Possess own transport The Remumeration Good basic, transport allowance, commission, with possibility of earning $4000 a month for a
      270 words
    • 177 55 2630 Seles Positions An expanding publishing i I firm requires:- X ADVERTISING Jl EXECUTIVES V j Basic transport i' i incentives X I $2000 $2500 per mth. i I *1-2 years sales i, i 1 experience 1 u 1 Knowledge of Mandarin J I Prospects for advancement, 1 J Interested,
      177 words

  • Page 56 Advertisements
    • 234 56 2630 Sale* Positions Parkway Parade shop needs CHINESE FEMALE SALES ASST. Age 18-40. Salary Commission. Call *****98 #•1-38/ 39 2636 Customer Service Positions J SHIPPING I ASSISTANT/ I OFFICER Seafreight Documentation I Attractive salary I and benefits. I Location: I Chengi Air Freight Contra I 542 3266 Mershe B 2642
      234 words
    • 150 56 2636 Customer Service Positions An expanding company has Immediate vacancy for f CUSTOMER SERVICE EXECUTIVE I Age 18-25 years (preferably Chinese) Presentable pleasant personality Good communication and interpersonal skills Minimum Secondary education Training will be provided Salary $1100-$l5OO depending on experience 13 month bonus quarterly performance bonus Hospitalisation insurance benefits
      150 words
    • 9 56 2636 Customer Service Positions 2642 Hotsl/ Restaurant/ Lounge Positions
      9 words
    • 287 56 2642 Hotel/ Restaurant/ Lounge Positions l^jj The Caribbean Experience Bar 4 Restaurant at Boat Quay raquiraa (1) HEAD BARMAN/BARMAN (full-tima) with at least one year experience (2) CASHIER I full-timet with at least one year experience (3) WAITERS/ WAITRESSES ifuii-time, secondary education age 18 years and above must be able
      287 words
    • 475 56 2648 Administrative/ Clerical Positions mmSSSM are required immediately by large Import firm. Dutiee include I Telephone discuccion with customer* preparing of computer invoice*, etc No previous working experience necessary as full training will be ?iven hose with previous experience will be offered a higher salary Temporary workers need not apply
      475 words

  • Page 57 Advertisements
    • 331 57 2648 Administrative/ Clerical Positions 2648 Administrative Clerical Positions s^=== 2648 Administrates/ Clerical Positions ss^sss If you Ire looking for a job, here good newd. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (Display Advertisements) The Job You will provide efficient administrative support to the Display Advertisement Team, which involve preparation of sales presentation kits and compilation
      331 words
    • 329 57 2657 Production Positions 1 B KYOWA (S) PTE LTD P j Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical H M P roc cess Technology ft j Must possess dass 3 driving licence r M With/without experience W On the job training will be provided r j GCE 'O' or 'A' Level
      329 words
    • 3 57 2657 Production Positions
      3 words
    • 225 57 2666 Security Position* We are a loading aacurtty manpowar company amploylng ovar 300 ataff and wo are looking for a taw TOP NOTCH: I ASSISTANT SUPERVISORS SECURITY SUPERVISORS I SENIOR SUPERVISORS I to supervise our security officers and liaise with our clients on day to day matters. The people we
      225 words
    • 96 57 2666 Security Positions 2683 Part-Tims/ Tamp. Positions FW. STUDENTS! I Ain. 12 years old) I aaaaaaaa I I Payor $80 I C-I| lna Maf)< g.UkU I ChinoeT Now Year eorda MM I Min O levels I* Students welcome Foreigners welcome I In-house training provided I Mm Income $300 p/cUy approx
      96 words

  • Page 58 Advertisements
    • 326 58 2683 PsrtTlme/ Temp. Positions dwwmoooooooooooooooooo 11 EARN $200 to $2800 par assignment as a PsrtTim* j II PhotograpMc Modal for TV commercials, magazines, press eds, brochures posters. 5| 4 I No experience height required. If you are between I I 1 16-40 with a pleasant personality, modelling courses 11 41
      326 words
    • 197 58 2683 Psrt-TlmW Temp. Positions 2689 Other Positions mm t, II m a« illn mooti service aianon INTERESTED PLEASE APPLY PERSONALLY AT: 2SSI Jalea it. Merek •Mtli^Mn^sy ■04 Upp. THomeon Rd. 0 Pert/ Full-Time j 5 Receptionist J < Cum Clerfc 3 wanted. Q x Town area. x j Cell Greco
      197 words
    • 286 58 2689 Other Positions I A fast expanding co. dealing in marine materials have openings 8 for ths following poaitions: Min. *0" level Poeass own transport preferably Relevant sales experience desirsble Have drafting AutoCad application experience Able to handle project documentation Working experience in ate projects Able to supervise, plan ft
      286 words
    • 226 58 helps quench your fiery ambition. Look out for this special feature on educational opportunities every first and third Monday in The Straits Times Classified. 2689 Othor Positions 2700 Education Specially designed for PH. ft See. itudwiti ft IT Windows Wn-1 coureee Pis, cell: *****88/ 6 Personal grooming I courss ($l5O
      226 words


  • SPORTS
    • 211 60 The South Asian Federation Games is a biennial event featuring seven countries of the sub-continent. The seven countries are India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nopal, Maldives and Bhutan AFP. SRI Lankan sprinter Susanthika Jayasinghe, recently absolved of doping charges, will race against her idol this
      AFP.  -  211 words
    • 214 60 Wire services. A GERMAN, an Italian and a Liberian are the three finalists for the title of World Player of the Year for 1995. Soccer's governing body, Fifa, announced that German international Juergen Klinsmann of Bayern Munich, Paolo Maldini of AC Milan and
      Wire services.  -  214 words
  • Page 60 Advertisements
    • 81 60 R E S E N T S Hi! I'm Groovie, come to my party and watch the the finals of MISS GROOVIE CONTEST, featuring a fashion show from the hip and happening Makin' It Boutique and take part in the FANTASTIC DANCE CONTEST. There are many Groovie giveaways like doorgifts,
      81 words

  • Page 61 Advertisements
    • 240 61 AFTER SO MANY CONCERTS, WE'VE FINALLY FOUND OUR OWN VENUE irßiß m NUI IMIIl HI 9) W nil IM 9) lion Ml UK' Mil 9H (UKf IMI UK M 9 1 HUH Ml UK W 9 1 Having established our foothold in supporting good music, concerts, unplugged performances, and the
      240 words

  • SPORTS
    • 395 62  -  Third-round replays BIRMINGHAM 2 BORO 0 OTHER RESULT BOLTON 0 NORWICH 0 (after extra time) Norwich wins 3-2 on penalties Norwich hosts Birmingham in the quarter-finals in early January By Lan Brown REPORTING FROM ENGLAND BIRMINGHAM City's "little and large" show sensationally dumped Boro out of
      395 words
    • 259 62 Reuter. JACK Charlton's fate as Ireland soccer manager will be decided today. A Football Association of Ireland (FAI) spokesman said that former England international Charlton would meet FAI officials "within the next 24 hours to discuss his future." Charlton, 60, has led his adopted country to
      Reuter.  -  259 words
    • Article, Illustration
      297 62 Wire services. Roy Keane: The midfield hard-man seems certain to miss Manchester United's sell-out Premiership game at Leeds on Christmas Eve after withdrawing from a reserve match yesterday. It is a further setback for the Republic of Ireland midfielder who has been fighting for fitness following his second hernia
      Wire services.  -  297 words
    • 118 62 Wire services. Results of yesterday's international sports: SOCCER Div one Belgium: Harelbeke 2 Aalst 1. England: Southend 2 Port Vale 1. Holland: Go Ahead Eagles Deventer 0 PSV Eindhoven 5, NAC Breda 0 Roda JC Kerkrade 0 Ajax Amsterdam 1 De Graafschap Doetinchem 0. Spain: Atletico Madrid 3 Compostela
      Wire services.  -  118 words

  • 984 63  -  PREMIER PASSION WHAT'SHOT CANDIDSHOT The week's best in graphics MELTINGPOT Happenings on and off the field CLIVE WHITE bJL JOHN SPENCER byj PAVEL SRNICEK FRANK Clark knows exactly what he wants for Christmas and he doesn't intend to wait until December 25 to
    984 words

  • SPORTS
    • 503 64 JOKO Suprianto has rebuilt his life after a heartbreak and is now on top of the heap in the world of badminton. Just a year or so ago the Indonesian was a forgotten hero. Now he is a badminton superstar, feared and revered by
      Picture/ David Tan  -  503 words
    • 192 64 At 30, what Joko Suprianto has achieved is nothing short of amazing. This year he has won the crop of badminton titles, adding the recent SEA Games men's singles crown to the list. Now he looks the best bet to win next year's
      192 words
    • 373 65 WHO AFTER FANDI, DAVID AND MALEK? After the South-east Asia Games in Chiangmai, there was talk that veterans Fandi Ahmad, Malek Awab and David Lee will make their exit. We ask fans four questions on who can take over their places. ERNEST LUIS reports Who can
      373 words
    • 449 66 PRIMER LEAfIIE HOCKEY SRC 2 Rajan Nalr (2nd min), K Subodh (24 th) IA 1 Harvlnder Singh Cheema (33th) After its break for the South-east Asia Games, the Premier League Hockey Championships resumed in passionate style last night at the Delta Stadium. Singapore Recreation
      449 words
    • 336 66 CHIANGMAI POST-MORTEM HOW SINGAPORE FARED MEN 1993 Silver 1995 Bronze Drew Thailand 2-2 Beat Brunei 1-0 Lost to Malaysia 0-2 Beat Myanmar 6-0 WOMEN 1993 Gold 1993 Bronze Drew Brunei 0-0 Beat Malaysia 1-0 Lost to Thailand 1-0 SINGAPORE'S bronze showing in the recent South-east Asia
      336 words
  • Page 64 Advertisements
    • 67 64 THE NEW PAPER SATURDAY SPECIAL GIVE US YOUR msnr siH&^r JL AN ID) WHIN! ADIDAS SETS WORTH OVER $5000 FOR 10 LUCKY WINNERS f' Are y° U 9 ame enough? Then take part in our contest and Sponsored by Organised by ir i v ,"P~y win Adidas sportsgear, accessories and
      67 words

  • Page 65 Advertisements
    • 160 65 PRE CHRISTMAS I SET LUNCH DINNER a 5 g Dec 18-Dec 23 fi 3 course set menu is available for SS 18.00++ for adult and ft S$ 10.00++ for child. Select an entre from a choice of Sauteed Chicken, Pan-fried Garoupa and Rack of Lamb a 5 Lunch: 2.30 pm
      160 words
    • 90 65 Premiere 12 mill have all ijou soccer fans jumping for joy this Christmas Premiere 12 invites you to partake a special treat this holiday season. Catch these teams from the English W Premier League battle it out for top spot on: V LA Saturdai] 23 December it 11PM: MEHCfISTLE UNITED
      90 words

  • Page 66 Advertisements
    • 88 66 4fi*****5558t This is the Electrocosmetique revolution: electrical appliances for face and body designed produced and distributed worldwide by Dowal H SfijuOfflVit' Stimuvit's alternating tapping action exercises improves scalp K neck area Jf amount of cream > reduces the i fIP dh'» cm look of .J absorb and double-chin. benefits. V_#
      88 words

  • Page 67 Advertisements
    • 163 67 H#hop#or#ree From now to Deo. 24, you oould be one of 18 lucky shoppers eooh week HHBSflßwho will get a full refund in the form of gift vouchers in our lucky draws. OgBDH Plus there will be 18 extra winners weekly in Marks Spencer Scotts. ®jT Spj^ overnighter jf^PSSKSsM^^SMP^ men's
      163 words