The New Paper, 7 December 1998
1998-12-07
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Article, Illustration424 1998-12-07 2 HE has a grudge against the Malaysian Prime Minister. He is displaying typical American arrogance. That is how some Malaysians view Mr George Soros' open call for Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad's ouster last week. In a speech made at John Hopkins University in Washington424 words
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Article, Illustration291 1998-12-07 3 Rowdy air passenger insults and attacks pilot and cabin crew Crew and some passengers tie him up. Doctor injects him with tranquiliser He dies later Sources: Wire services, BBC (Internet edition). A ROWDY air passenger paid the ultimate price for his behaviour when he was accidentally killed bySources: Wire services, BBC (Internet edition).; Pictures/ Reuters - 291 words
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Article94 1998-12-07 3 THE incident comes after a spate of "air rage" incidents in the last few months. In October, a Virgin Atlantic air hostess was attacked with a vodka bottle by a violent passenger on a flight from London. In June, a British woman got drunk and attacked airline staff94 words
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Article, Illustration416 1998-12-07 4 CAROL LEONG - CAROL LEONG reports on a clear day clouded by tears REPORTS CAROL LEONG IT COULD have been the setting for a garden party. Blue skies, pillowy white clouds, green grass. The tent at the Choa Chu Kang cemetery looked freshly laundered so blue and bright, it was likePICTURES KENNETH KOH - 416 words
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Article, Illustration495 1998-12-07 5 Mourners upset over inadequate information, compensation FIRST, grief. Then, anger. Like many among the mourners at Choa Chu Kang yesterday, Mrs Junitha Majeed's eyes were filled with tears of grief and anger. Her son, Mohd Malik, 23, died in the Silk Air crash on Dec 19 last495 words
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Advertisement77 1998-12-07 2 WHY are Indonesian students still taking to the streets? WHY are both President B J Habibie and militaiy chief General Wiranto so unpopular these days? With so many things happening all at once in Indonesia, one may be forgiven for not having answers to these questions. To help you keep77 words
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Article280 1998-12-07 6 ifflr THREE weeks ago, it seemed likely that US President Bill Clinton would escape unscathed from the sex-and-lies scandal sparked by his affair with Monica Lewinsky. His Democrat party's surprisingly good showing in last month's mid-term elections had signalled to many Republicans that the public was not interested280 words
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Article, Illustration72 1998-12-07 6 ■it- EASY RIDER: Singapore Technologies Automotive's new electric bicycle, which is being unveiled at the Top Wheels '98 show at the World Trade Centre this weekend. The $1,200 made-in-China bicycle is said to be silent, environmentally friendly and need little maintenance. It can go 50 km72 words
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News Break
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Article69 1998-12-07 6 BSbSS LOUNGE hostess Ho Kwee Yoong, 42, struggled with a robber and screamed but no one came to help. It happened on the 10th floor of the Kempas Rd HDB Block 12 on Saturday, about 4pm, she said. She lost $300. Police said the suspect, a young69 words
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Article61 1998-12-07 6 Ems A CLAN body will double its multi-racial student bursaries to 30 over two years during the downturn. The Singapore Chin Kang Huay Kuan was founded in 1918 by three Chinese immigrants, originally to help other settlers from Chin Kang in Fujian province. Its $300-$1,500 bursaries go to61 words
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Article72 1998-12-07 6 Ell 9 THERE has been a slight rise in Singapore of a rare disease spread by rat urine. For the first eight months of this year there were 14 cases of Leptospirosis, compared to nine cases a year over the last four years. The bacterial disease can72 words
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Article66 1998-12-07 6 BUS FOREIGN investors are rushing in to grab Thai asset bargains. They have struck at least 80 deals since the baht was cut in value in July last year. When times were good, they could not buy into the closely-held firms. Among the rich pickings: The assets66 words
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Article54 1998-12-07 7 CRIME A POLICEMAN who was paid $500 by a drug inmate to get him tobacco was sentenced on Friday to six months'jail. National serviceman Juraimi A Rahman, 20, was also fined $500 for corruption. He was posted two years ago to the Selarang Park Drug Rehabilitation Centre54 words
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Article57 1998-12-07 7 HEHB OVERSEAS students are buying their way into degree courses run by British universities, The London Times reports. British universities franchise their courses out to institutions abroad. The Times found that while students in Britain needed top A levels to get into courses, some students overseas were57 words
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Article54 1998-12-07 7 BUSINESS AWARD THE Bengawan Solo boss is the first-ever Woman Entrepreneur of the Year. Mrs An astasia LiewTjendri, 51, is the Association of Small and Medium Enterprises' (Asme) choice. She started baking nonya and butter and chiffon cakes for friends about 22 years ago. Now she has almost54 words
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Article63 1998-12-07 7 AIDS A MAN who injected his 11-month-old son with HIV-infected blood was convicted of first-degree assault on Saturday and faces a life sentence. Brian Stewart, 32, of Missouri, US, wanted the boy dead so he would not have to pay child support. The boy, now seven, has Aids.63 words
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Article75 1998-12-07 6 South China Morning Post: Fire victim dies after ambulance muddle New Straits Times: Earthworks threaten wildlife at sanctuary Berita Harian Malaysia: PM: Don't be a slave to foreigners TV3: PM: Malaysians should not accept leaders who cannot safeguard their own self-respect and the country's freedom. BBC news:75 words
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Article197 1998-12-07 7 tmus FAIRNESS must remain as important a goal for Singapore as striving for advancement, argued Sonny Yap in The Straits Times over the weekend. He noted the word equitable giving equal treatment to everyone kept cropping up in the recent debate over how the Government should197 words
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Article63 1998-12-07 7 The Straits Times: KMT win marks end of ethnic rift The Business Times: Foreign investors grab bargains in Thai assets Lianhe Zaobao: Mah Bow Tan: Marina LRT line will be more like the MRT Berita Harian: Indonesia to install new president next November RCS morning news: The63 words
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Article71 1998-12-07 7 ftuote worthy unemployment, a welt-designed scheme of unemployment insurance could be both cheaper and more efficient than having no scheme at all. It's an idea whose time may, unfortunately, have come. Columnist Vikram Khanna in The Business Times today, arguing that a call by the International Labour Organisation71 words
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SINGAPORETODAY
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Article, Illustration416 1998-12-07 8 Singapore has been named "the world's freest economy" by the publishers of the Index of Economic Freedom. But just what does the index measure? And just how does it affect the Singaporean in the street? WOON WUITEK reports IMAGINE you're a foreigner with US$5 million (about416 words
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Article, Illustration171 1998-12-07 8 Are you content with the way you speak and write? Are you sure that yo'u are not making mistakes that cause people to underrate you? You arc judged by your English. Thousands are handicapped because they make embarrassing errors in speech and writing and171 words
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Article153 1998-12-07 8 A LOOK at the index's 10 factors: TRADE POLICY: Is there a free flow of imports and exports? TAXATION: Are taxes high, making it harder to get rich? GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION IN THE ECONOMY: Does the government interfere, or let people get on with their business? MONETARY153 words
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Article176 1998-12-07 10 CPF a VP you resale HDB flat I applied for a lew flak which I'm die to select shortly Most of my CPF Ordiiary Accent has gone to paying off the existing flat Celt lose ny Special Account to help pay for the 20 per176 words
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Article57 1998-12-07 10 WHAT does the CPF cut mean to you? Do you need help with your housing loan payments? In this series for readers, we get the authorities to reply to your questions. Write or call in your questions. WRITE TD: The New Paper 390, Kim Seng Road Singapore *****557 words
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Article, Illustration453 1998-12-07 10 Home owners hit by the 10 percentage point CPF cut next month should first turn to relatives for help in meeting their mortgage payments, before seeking government assistance. So advises the HDB. But, be warned: There could be complications. WOONWUITEKfinds out how two problems one legal,453 words
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Article390 1998-12-07 10 Don't think it could never happen to you. In 1996,11 families went to court to settle disputes over homes or houses. There were only two such cases in 1995. The upward trend, lawyers felt, was due to rising property prices. Here are some million-dollar cases over the390 words
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Article160 1998-12-07 10 NEW repayment schemes or bridging loans are available to help those who will be affected by the CPF cut from Jan 1. But HDB wants them first to seek help from their families. Up to four relatives can be joint owners, pooling their CPF funds to share160 words
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Article, Illustration565 1998-12-07 11 The riots in Jakarta changed many things, including the lives of two Singaporeans. TOH LI LIN finds out why these men, used to dealing with money, now deal with egg tarts THE men in this picture once led the kind ofPicture/ Joyce Lim - 565 words
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Article, Illustration260 1998-12-07 12 Teo Yun Yun - By' Teo Yun Yun SO your kid's got a problem? Here's a tip: Don't help. At least, not if you want the child to learn how to think. Let them overcome it themselves, said National Institute of Education (NIE) Associate Professor260 words
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Article32 1998-12-07 12 The two-day event was organised by the Division of Specialised Education at NIE. Titled "Promoting Quality Care and Education for Preschoolers", it is the first ever local conference on pre-school education.32 words
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Article53 1998-12-07 12 HERE are some other tips Prof Chang had to share: Don't compare. Be open to their ideas it'll free them from the pressure of giving "correct answers". If they do get something wrong, find out why. Try reasoning children understand. Be patient thinking is a process that takes53 words
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Article, Illustration135 1998-12-07 12 THOUGH not a mother herself, Prof Chang (left) is an expert on children. She started her career as a teacher at St Joseph's Institution. Six years later, she switched to NIE in 1975 to focus on child psychology. Since then, she has worked135 words
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Article, Illustration48 1998-12-07 13 muKmuK GrapWc dirigißt Sunar Smfrf, 37, co wmr af hum and furniture design company Sarupa Galeri, once monM Id his client an apan-caneapt shower that paapla In Ike bedroom could look Into. Mr Sonar's I wanted to help keep the flame alive in their m&rriage^^^^H48 words
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Article, Illustration511 1998-12-07 13 A 90-year-old. Buddhist nun has been named a Hero for Today by Reader's Digest. She will be receiving the US$300 ($495) cheque from the world's largest-circulation magazine today. She shares with DANNY UM her life and tribulations SHE has been a hairdresser, a landlord, a chef, even an investorPicture/ Sam Yeo - 511 words
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WORLDTODAY
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Article, Illustration378 1998-12-07 14 'Comeback Kid* strong again with Taiwan victoiy WHO WON WHAT Nationalists: 55 percent of 176 directly-elected seats (from 51 per cent) and will hold 123 of 225 seats. The Democratic Progressives: 31 per cent (from 28 per cent). The Democratic Progressives: 70 seats. The New Party: 11Reuters.; Picture/ Reuters - 378 words
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Article160 1998-12-07 14 Reuters. ANALYSTS say the big Nationalist Party gains in Taiwan's elections show the public backs the ruling party's policy of being wary and not provoking China. It's a relief to Beijing, too, they add. The Nationalists' big gains "should be read by Beijing asReuters. - 160 words
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Article, Illustration88 1998-12-07 14 mui*mui* India's Taj Mahal has long been considered one of the seven wonders of the modern world. But India's Urban Affairs Minister Ram Jethmalani doesn't think too highly of the white marble tomb built by Mogul emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal who died88 words
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Article, Illustration481 1998-12-07 15 MALAYSIATOUAY ajmrLrLruin FROM: BRIAN MILLER J TO: REPORTERS Hi. To those who might have to cover the Anwar Ibrahim trial, here's a handy guide to the main characters. The Anwar Camp ANWAR IBRAHIM: Accused off corruption and sodomy For him "DPM" now stands for Deep Political Mess. And481 words
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Article, Illustration271 1998-12-07 17 QI AM an 18-year-old student studying first-year electronics at an Institute of Technical Education. I have always had a keen interest in politics, government affairs and the history of Singapore. I read much about these subjects in the Senior Minister's recently published memoirs. My271 words
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166 1998-12-07 17 QI WOULD like to seek your advice on whether the educational qualifications listed below are equivalent: Professional group diploma equivalent to five GCE O levels; ITE-NTC2 equivalent to five GCE O levels; Professional group diploma equivalent to professional advanced diploma; Professional advanced diploma166 words
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Article, Illustration324 1998-12-07 18 QMY daughter is in Primary 4. She is very poor in her studies. Her teacher has been giving her extra classes on Saturdays. The teacher says she doesn't pay attention in class. I have home tuition for her, too. My husband and I go through her324 words
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Article141 1998-12-07 18 QI HAVE an N-level certificate and I'm 21. I intend to take up a course. But I'm not too sure what's best for me. I like fashion, travel, marketing and hotel management. Which course doesn't require mathematics? I hate mathematics. If I take up a marketing course,141 words
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166 1998-12-07 18 QI AM 20 and studying at an Institute of Technical Education. I'm in an NTC-2 electronics course. I got one credit in the O levels last year. So I'm retaking the O levels privately. The subjects are science166 words
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Article, Illustration557 1998-12-07 19 Hazel Tan - By Hazel Tan PROTECTIVE. Sharp. Mysterious. Who are we talking about here? No, not Faye Wong, or so she says. It's a hedgehog, rather. What does the superstar have in common with a brown, spiky creature? In some ways, the ice queen does remind one of a557 words
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Article, Illustration475 1998-12-07 20 Yong Siew Fern - BY Yong Siew Fern HIS outfits were loud even tacky but Ekin Cheng would not take them off to save his skin at his Saturday night concert. He was all wrapped-up in animal-print coats or bright red sweaters. "I don't like to show too much flesh forPicture/ Kenneth Koh - 475 words
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Article92 1998-12-07 20 MOST of the 6,000-odd crowd at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Saturday night were obviously fans of his television serials or movies. Theme songs from his shows such as the recent movie, The Stormßiders or his past television serials such as, Instinct (1994), were greeted with louder-than-usual92 words
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Article, Illustration146 1998-12-07 21 Hazel Tan - STAR AWARDS 1998 Stories by Hazel Tan ALMOST every year, Channel B's Star Awards will produce the Top 20 Most Popular Artistes in Singapore. And without fail each year, at least eight of the Top 20 are the same old familiar faces. Actresses Zoe Tay (above),146 words
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Article188 1998-12-07 21 ZOE TAY: We don't call her the queen for nothing. FANN WONG: Sigh. No comment. ANN KOK: Ditto. CHEN UPING: Aiyoyo, there is something about her that viewers simply love. Never mind that she's married and has put on weight. Her cheerful, sunny personality still comes188 words
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Article, Illustration77 1998-12-07 22 DARK HORSE PATRICIA WOK: So what if she's the ugly duckling of the lot? And Patricia (right) is the only "Ah-Lian" who can beat Pan Lingling in City Beat. Don't underestimate her charm. She could be a strong competitor for many of the pretty ladies77 words
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Article, Illustration148 1998-12-07 22 LIKELY TOP TEN (MALE) U NANXING: The Unbeatable. CHEW CHOR MENG: Hardworking actor who gives his best at every opportunity he gets. CHRISTOPHER LEE: He is improving, getting better with each new role. What's more, he has dropped his Malaysian-accented Mandarin. Phew! H XIESHAOGUANG:ProbabIy the best-loved148 words
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Article, Illustration79 1998-12-07 22 PARK HORSE PETER YU: He was voted among the Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes last year. But his recent scandal might affect his chances. A housewife claims that actress Quan Yifeng spat vulgarities at her when she called Peter at his house in the79 words
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Article, Illustration445 1998-12-07 23 JILL LIM - ET CETERA WITH JILL LIM I'VE never wanted to be anorexic (silly statement; who ever wants to be anorexic?) but I suppose, if I had been born a slightly different person, I might have been in danger. I'm not, but more on that later. I do445 words
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Miscellaneous28 1998-12-07 24 S6rTTHESe I HATE" VEfIW.. l\ \\S I <SOIM6 w«e &{< V (jUfih/f CLfIOSE,THANK TO ftEftln +wre Houa»'+be IMS-009 HftUMEhil WUI...TJJE an TRUST THE V > I ...THAT THEIR J V28 words
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Article, Illustration514 1998-12-07 25 LOOK It's all in the eyes—and more. CAROL LEONG asks Mr Takeshi Ara, a lecturer in the prestigious Tokyo School of Hair and Makeup, some eye-opening questions on looking beautiful for that special night out Q: What it your philosophy concerning evening makeup? A: Soft and sophisticated. Q:Picture Alvin Toh - 514 words
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Article, Illustration254 1998-12-07 27 Joyce Lim - SPOTLIGH R«pprt and picture/. Joyce Lim ■■ft LFRESCO dining takes on a whole new meaning in the air-con less Buckaroo, situated in a forestry area in the "outback" of Singapore. A Texas Kopitiam, I would call it. The Texas is a transformation at an old L kopitiam.254 words
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Advertisement41 1998-12-07 27 Lunch guide inside u Something's brewing Follow the aroma to Coffee Hub's 1 newest branch at Far East Square Enjoy three big offers Get a 20 per cent discount, free dessert and a choice of sashimi or sushi at Akatsuru fastads41 words
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Article, Illustration414 1998-12-07 39 Juventus mucks up again EUROPE KICKOFF: ITALY, SCOTLAND YESTERDAY Cagliari 0 Venezia 1 Juventus 0 Lazio 1 AC Milan 3 Udinese 0 Piacenza 0 Empoli 0 Salernitana 2 Bah 2 Vicenzal Inter Milan 1 SATURDAY: Sampdoria 0 Parma 2 Fiorentina 1 Bologna 0 AS Roma 5 Perugia 1 SCTTIAW CelticAFP.; Picture/ Reuters - 414 words
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Article, Illustration253 1998-12-07 39 MILLION DOLLAR GOLF CHALLENGE: SOUTH AFRICA AFP. REAL drama. Zimbabwe's Nick Price snatched the $US 1 million (about $1.65 million) first prize from Tiger Woods in a dramatic sudden-death playoff. They were playing in the Million Dollar Challenge in South Africa yesterday. The bigAFP.; Picture/ Reuturs - 253 words
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Article153 1998-12-07 39 1 BOXING AFP. MIKE Tyson will fight for the first time in nearly 19 months on Jan 16. He will take on South Africa's Francois Botha. But the return might be short-lived as Tyson might be headed back to prison. The fight willAFP. - 153 words
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Article, Illustration561 1998-12-07 40 FOUR REASONS WHY SINGAPORE CAN REACH... About 600 people, from soccer officials to fans, took part in the first seminar on Goal 2010 —Singapore in the World Cup at Suntec City on Saturday. The chairman of the youth development committee, Jeffrey Low of The New Paper, told aPicture/ The Straits Times - 561 words
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Article323 1998-12-07 41 MORE ON GOAL 2010 THAT'S Jeffrey Low's catch-phrase in trying to realise Singapore's World Cup vision. He said: "Otherwise, we might take longer to qualify, and even later than 2018. Of course, the target is 2010. "Once the system for spotting our youngsters is set up, we323 words
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355 1998-12-07 41 IN the seminar, Jeffrey Low mentioned three points which need to be fixed if Goal 2010 is to come true: BASICS: "In Singapore football's greatest moment, how was the historic winning goal scored? R Sasikumar went in crouching, one leg here, one leg there,355 words
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Article143 1998-12-07 41 QUALIFY for the World Cup by the year 2010. This is what Goal 2010 is all about. Two committees have been set up Football Excellence, headed by The Straits Times Sports Editor Godfrey Robert, and Youth Development, headed by The New Paper senior correspondent, Jeffrey Low. The inspiration143 words
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Article, Illustration514 1998-12-07 42 HOW THE MATCH WENT ?WAY PREMIERSHIP; MIDDLESBROUGH 2 Andy Townsend 13th min Colin Cooper 59 NEWCASTLE 2 Laurent Charvet 38 Nikos Dabizas 84 HALF-TIME: 1-1 CROWD: 34,629 MIDDLESBROUGH: Schwarzer, Fleming, Gordon, Vickers, Pallister, Mustoe, Gascoigne (Stamp, 84), Deane (Beck, 87), Townsend,AFP.; Reuters.; Wire services.; Picture/ Afp - 514 words
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Article469 1998-12-07 43 AFP. AFP ASTON VILLA 1 MANCHESTER UNHID 1 ALEX Ferguson is now admitting that Aston Villa should be considered as genuine title contenders. After his side escaped with a 1-1 away draw last Saturday, the Manchester United manager paid respect to Villa. He said: "If VillaAFP.; AFP - 469 words
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Article, Illustration205 1998-12-07 43 EVERTONO CHELSEA 0 CHELSEA player/manager Gianluca Vialli watched Dennis Wise receive yet another red card, on Saturday. But he decided it would be best if everybody kept quiet, reports Carlingnet. Vialli was cleary an angry man after his captain had been red-carded for the205 words
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Article, Illustration64 1998-12-07 43 AFP. STEFFEN Iversen underwent jaw surgery yesterday after a clash with the fist of Liverpool keeper David James. The Spurs midfielder will be kept under observation for several days and will have to wear a protective plate for at least a fortnight. He faces several weeksAFP. - 64 words
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Article, Illustration480 1998-12-07 44 Middlesbrough star Paul Gascoigne was confronted by a Christmas Bunny streaker during the Premiership clash with Newcastle United. Did it make a difference? Well, Gazza played well and Middlesbrough won the match ...with a streaker at the match .and with Jeffrey Low, too MIDDLESBROUGH 2 NEWCASTLEPicture/ Afp - 480 words
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Article, Illustration131 1998-12-07 44 ASTON VILLA 1 MANCHESTER UTD 1 YES, Aston Villa has to be respected now. After this fighting performance, they will be serious challengers for the title. Indeed, if the Man United defence continues to be as lax as in recent weeks, Villa might emerge as the131 words
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Advertisement389 1998-12-07 44 LEADING SCORERS: 9: Hamilton Ricard (Middlesbrough), Michael Owen (Liverpool) 8: Jimmy Royd Hasselbaink (Leeds) 7: lan Wright (West Ham), Dwight Yorke (Manchester United), Gianfranco Zola (Chelsea), Dion Dublin (Aston Villa, 3 for Coventry), Marcus Gayle (Wimbledon), Nicolas Anelka (Arsenal) 6: Alan Shearer (Newcastle), Clive Mendonca (Charlton), Robbie Fowler (Liverpool), Duncan389 words
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Article, Illustration462 1998-12-07 45 WHO'S HOT IN SOCCER Today sees the start of the second round of the Asian Games soccer tournament. With four matches to choose from, ERNEST LUIS looks at what promises to be the match of the day—South Korea vs Japan JAPAN v SOUTH KOREA (Today)462 words
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Article, Illustration237 1998-12-07 45 ENGLISH FA CUP: THIRD-ROUND DRAW AFP. SECOND Division Preston North End has a proud FA Cup record. The club, which boasts England legend Tom Finney as its president, won tha world's oldest knockout competition in 1889 and 1938 and has been losing finalist on six occasions.AFP. - 237 words
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Article141 1998-12-07 45 Sheffield Wed v Norwich Man Utd v Middlesbrough Sheffield Utd v Notts County or Wigan Southampton v Fulham Tranmerev Ipswich Swindon v Barnsley Blackburn v Charlton Nottm Forest v Portsmouth Bournemouth v West Brom Wycombe or Plymouth v Derby Leicester v Birmingham QPR v Huddersfield Tottenham v Watford141 words
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Article311 1998-12-07 46 Gerard Wong - SEPAK TAKRAW Federation gives money to player who quit job to represent nation By Gerard Wong THE Singapore Sepak Takraw Federation (Perses) has come to Ahmad Mohd Yasin's rescue. It will provide the national player with a temporary financial grant until he finds a new job. Perses311 words
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Article, Illustration25 1998-12-07 46 It would have been a disaster for us... if Ahmad hadn't joined us. Secretary-general Abdul Halim Kader (right) PROUD: Abdul Halim Kader.25 words
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Article, Illustration363 1998-12-07 46 INTER-TEAM GROUPINGS GROUP A: Thailand, Singapore, Brunei, Cambodia GROUP B: Malaysia, Laos and Myanmar INTER-REGU GROUPINGS GROUP A: Thailand, Singapore, Japan, Cambodia GROUP B: Malaysia, India, South Korea GROUP C: Brunei, Laos, Myanrnar, The Philippines FAST FACTS Six gold medals Will363 words
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Article, Illustration126 1998-12-07 47 AFP. FORTY-ONE Thai beauty queens led in the athletes for the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok yesterday, welcoming the region's sporting elite to the City of Angels and the famed Land of Smiles. Some 60,000 fans packed the Rajamangala NationalAFP.; Picture/ Reuters - 126 words
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Article, Illustration136 1998-12-07 47 AFP. SRI Lankan sprinter Susanthika Jayasinghe will be cleared of drug-taking next year. And allowed to keep the medals she wins at the Asian Games, predicts team manager Bandara Thilaka. The 22-year-old athlete failed a dnigs test in April, but was cleared on appeal afterAFP.; Picture/ Afp - 136 words
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Article99 1998-12-07 47 AFP. INDONESIAN badminton star Mia Audina is feeling lovesick. Audina, 19, and the country's main hope for singles gold in Bangkok, had to spend lonely nights in training camp after her singer boyfriend was ejected by officials. Audina and her boyfriend have been inseperableAFP. - 99 words
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Article176 1998-12-07 47 SWIMMING: Morning programme (starts 10am Singapore time): Men's 100 m breaststroke heats; Men's 200 m freestyle heats; Women's 100 m freestyle heats; Women's 400 m individual medley heats; Women's 4 x 200 m freestyle relay heats Afternoon programme (starts 2pm): Men's 10m platform diving preliminary; Women's 3m springboard176 words
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Article181 1998-12-07 47 AFP. CHINA'S supremacy will be on the line when the Asian Games swimming starts today. Its depleted squad is taking on a Japanese team on the rise. It's going to be tougher than usual for China without the likes of Olympic champion Le JingyeAFP. - 181 words
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Article, Illustration26 1998-12-07 48 SPORTSTODAY FIRST DAY AT THE GAMES: REPORTS ON PAGES 47.48.49 GO SINGAPORE GO: The Republic's contingent at the Games' opening ceremony Picture/ AfpPicture/ Afp - 26 words
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