The New Paper, 9 February 1999
1999-02-09
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Advertisement69 1999-02-09 1 Mama's letter RJC girl didn't get to read RJC girl who drowned at Pulau Ubin was given away for adoption by her father in China. Natural mum writes to her about pain and guilt of separation. But Rachel dies before getting letter. /Page 8 in ihiu mull MITA(P) 151/04/98 6069 words
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Article, Illustration16 1999-02-09 1 Photo/JOYCE LIMPhoto/JOYCE LIM - 16 words
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Article, Illustration666 1999-02-09 2 FEAR SORROW Wire services. The death of Jordan's King Hussein has brought two emotions to the fore. Fear and sorrow. Countries like the US, Saudi Arabia and Israel fear that Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein might be tempted to interfere in Jordan. There is also sorrow as the world mourns aWire services.; Picture/ Reuters; Picture*/ Reuters - 666 words
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Article150 1999-02-09 2 KING Hussein's favourite Arab stallion, Amr, standing riderless outside the Hashemite throne hall lent a poignant note to yesterday's gathering of world leaders paying their last respects to the King. Black boots are turned back in its stirrups in a sign ofloSB. The stallion stood by150 words
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Anwar on trial Day 51
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Article, Illustration113 1999-02-09 3 FINALLY, Anwar Ibrahim himself on the stand. On Day 51 of his trial on charges of corruption, the sacked Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia tried to turn the tables on his political enemies. He accused Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad of blocking corruption investigations involving politicians, suggested113 words
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Article, Illustration991 1999-02-09 3 Teo Hwee Nak - INFOUNE Former Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim continues to make his defence today. Call The New Paper Infoline on 1900-914-0002 after 1 pm for updates on today's court proceedings. Calls cost 30 cents a minute. By Teo Hwee Nak IN KUALA LUMPUR THIS was the momentPicture/ Afp - 991 words
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Article196 1999-02-09 3 BLACK humour was much in evidence on Day 51 of the Anwar trial. And it came from the lips of the man who used to charm audiences with the spoken word. For example, when asked by Judge Augustine Paul for his address, Anwar replied swiftly: "Sungai Buloh Prison."196 words
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Article91 1999-02-09 3 LANGUAGE became an issue when Anwar answered in English instead of Malay. Anwar's lawyer Raja Aziz Addruse: I am sorry, do you prefer to speak in English or Bahasa Malaysia? Anwar If you ask in English, I will reply in English. Attorney-General Mohtar Abdullah: I would91 words
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Article205 1999-02-09 4 Mir YES CABBIES received four times more traffic bookings or warnings than car drivers in the first nine months of last year. About 13 per cent of private cars were booked compared to 40 per cent of taxis. The cabbies' main offences: Beating red lights, speeding,205 words
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Article, Illustration50 1999-02-09 4 NO ROCKING: These chairs and desks are anchored down so students cannot rock them during lessons. This Is just one security feature built Into the new Singapore Boys' Home in Jurong. Juvenile delinquents are sent to the home by the courts to be rehabilitated. Picture/ The Straits TimesPicture/ The Straits Times - 50 words
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Article52 1999-02-09 4 HDB MANY Housing Board flat owners in trouble with their mortgages have opted for reduced payments for five years. Their payments will be reviewed after that. Last year, 7,548 owners sought the board's help because of retrenchment or financial problems. Many owned four-room flats. Several help schemes52 words
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Article47 1999-02-09 4 EDUCATION THE economic crisis should not interfere with education. So said South-east Asian Education Ministers yesterday. They said efforts to implement initiatives in schools must continue. The focus at this year's South-east Asian Ministers of Education Council conference was on using information technology in education.47 words
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Article65 1999-02-09 4 prTson OPPOSITION figure Chee Soon Juan described life in prison as harsh after serving seven days for not paying a $1,400 fine. M I wouldn't wish it on my worst of enemies," he said, after being greeted by his wife and supporters. The secretary-general of the Singapore Democratic65 words
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Article63 1999-02-09 4 COURT HE wanted to be like Dade Murphy in the film Hackers. He posed as a Sing Net officer of that name and asked Internet subscribers for their passwords. Goh Teck Hwee, 17, a student, was traced using other people's accounts. District Judge F G Remedios put him63 words
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Article38 1999-02-09 4 .r#* .;gg lithe Singapore dollar earned from exporting these pigs to Singapore worth the health risks? Pigs ate dirty. Pig farms are even dirtier. Malaysia's opposition Parti Islam's newspaper calling for a ban on pig farms38 words
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Article160 1999-02-09 5 in PSKSus Reuters. IN the battle of the bulge, one country has emerged winner. Pound-for-pound, Brazil has gobbled up more anti-fat pills in their first month on the market than any other country. Roche Holding, the Swiss manufacturer of the anti-fat drug Xenical, said Brazil has stolenReuters. - 160 words
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Article47 1999-02-09 5 MALAYSIA IT will be Malaysia's largest bank merger. Yesterday, Commerce Asset-Holding Bhd agreed to pay about RMI.6 billion ($7OO million) to absorb the operations of the troubled government-owned Bank Bumiputra. The new Bumiputra Commerce Bank Bhd will be Malaysia's second-largest banking group after Malayan Banking.47 words
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Article54 1999-02-09 5 INDIA MORE than half the children under 12 in six Indian cities have dangerous levels of lead in their blood. This is according to an independent study done in New Delhi, Bombay, Calcutta, Madras, Bangalore and Hyderabad over two years. Lead poisoning leads to permanent brain damage,54 words
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Article61 1999-02-09 5 EAST TIMOR INDONESIA and Portugal have disagreed on a system that would allow the East Timorese to gain independence. At issue: Will the East Timorese vote on the issue? No says Indonesian Foreign Minister Ali Alatas. But Portugal's Jaime Gama said Mr Alatas had accepted the idea of61 words
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Article66 1999-02-09 5 EDUCATION MALAYSIAN students will be encouraged to use English to express themselves in rap, poetiy, story-telling and choral recitations in a move to use creative ways to get students to master English. The education ministry also wants extra-curricular activities conducted in English at least an hour each66 words
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Article78 1999-02-09 5 The Straits Times: Jakarta 'yes' to ballot In East Timor The Business Times: KL clarifies exit tax; bourse selldown seen Uanhe Zaobao: Anwar testifies in court that someone lodged a complaint that Mahathir was corrupt Berita Harian: Last respects for Al-Malik Hussein PCS morning news: King Hussein78 words
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Article58 1999-02-09 5 International Herald Tribune: King Hussein is buried as Jordanians grieve Asian Wall Street Journal: Govt to take over Bank Bumiputra bad loans New Straits Times: Commerce Asset and BBMB merge Berita Harian Malaysia: Second Islamic bank to be formed BBC news: King Hussein has been buried at58 words
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Article27 1999-02-09 5 THE Dow Jones industrial average fell 13.13 points to close at 9291.11 yesterday. Volume on the New York Stock Exchange was about 704 million shares.27 words
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Miscellaneous24 1999-02-09 5 £Rgjjfk Chinese New Year in the near future Greetings Kong Kong Sand Ah Ma. Aaron is on holiday. Please deposit ang pows here. Thanks.24 words
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Article, Illustration708 1999-02-09 6 M Hello Today I've asked Uncle Guo to give H you this letter... In my heart, you are still the sweet and gentle girl who has not left China. You have grown to be a knowledgeable JC student. I feel happy,708 words
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Article122 1999-02-09 6 STUDENTS who have lost a classmate under tragic circumstances should be given the simple truth from a reliable source, says Dr Cai Yi Ming. He is the head of the Child Guidance Clinic at the Institute of Health. "The parent or guardian should realise that122 words
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Article177 1999-02-09 6 FOR RACHEL "I wish before you left that day, Friday, sth February, '99, during PEI should have bothered to say 'Bye, take care'. I just thought I would be seeing you on Monday, sitting beside you during tutorials and lectures. And talking and laughing with you. "I wish177 words
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Article, Illustration514 1999-02-09 7 Abhuit Nag - Say that again By, Abhuit Nag NAME the one thing we buy without ever checking the expiry date. The farecard. But your handy, little card for cashless travel comes with an expiry date invisible to the naked eye. And it will expire without warning if unused for two years.514 words
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Article351 1999-02-09 8 Michelle Ang - BY Michelle Ang FANCY more abalone than fish maw at the family's reunion dinner? Well, it would be the economically Wiser choice. The price of abalone has dropped drastically, while the price of fish maw has risen dramatically. Last year, a 425 g can of351 words
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Article, Illustration452 1999-02-09 9 Their relationship had always been intense. And they frequently quarrelled. Then on Sunday night, he took it one step further, setting himself and his girlfriend, a karaoke lounge hostess, on fire. He die d yesterday morning. MELVIN SINGH reports THE couple had met452 words
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Article, Illustration52 1999-02-09 10 mui'mui* mm >ii Hi irurnf iMnMM ihi teMUhMi legal jargM to im|HwtlMk^iimLSaid But one does not sound scholarly by speaking in a manner that nobody will understand. At the end of it, it is the simplicity of the language and clarity of thought that will win52 words
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Article155 1999-02-09 10 PS Check this out CALLING all the Sophias, Paramasivams, Peggy Sohs, or Parman Hassans. And others whose full names have the letters P and S, anywhere in them. Go to the information counter in Plaza Singapura with two copies of The New Paper and your identity card by noon tomorrow.155 words
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Article, Illustration272 1999-02-09 13 Toh Li Lin - You may change your mind about poly By' Toh Li Lin A STUDENT who scored a seven-point aggregate in his O-levels chose to study at the polytechnic instead of a junior college. Why? "He said he didn't like wearing uniform to school," said Mr Moses Wong272 words
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Article404 1999-02-09 14 SEPT 1 last year and nert Monday are dates that could make a big difference to your pocket if you invest in Malaysian stocks, bonds and property. Last week, Malaysia said it will introduce a 30 per cent "exit tax" on investment gains from404 words
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Article199 1999-02-09 14 ITS bad news for foreign buyers of Malaysian properties. For properties bought from Monday, they will be taxed twice on gains made under the new rules announced last week, The Business Times reports. Central bank officials said the new exit tax will be in addition199 words
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Advertisement538 1999-02-09 15 |jg£j THE MOTHER TONGUE LANGUAGE liF TEACHING AWARD SCHEME As a new millennium approaches, rapid globalisation will open up exciting opportunities and new challenges for our nation. It is important that Singaporeans possess a sense of identity and belonging, while maintaining our distinctiveness as an Asian society. This will help538 words
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Article323 1999-02-09 17 Paroled Chinese hijacker attacks Taiwan official AFP. IT was an act to ahow "renewed" ties between Taiwan and China. Taipei put nine mainland plane hijackers on parole and was sending them bade to China. Then an attack spoiled the "show". One hijacker, Yang Mingte, slashed at the throat ofAFP. - 323 words
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Article, Illustration356 1999-02-09 18 Girl, 10, snagged on branch lives to tell of terror DEEP in shock, Marhani Rudy, 10, seems numb to the comfort of her father She had watched in horror as the rest of her family, including four siblings, was swept out of their home to their356 words
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Article102 1999-02-09 18 SEVENTEEN people were killed and four injured when a landslide buried four squatter homes in Kampung Gel am, near Sandakan in Sabah, on Sunday morning. After nine days of continuous rain, tonnes of mud and debris spilled down the hillside into the village, where about 30 families lived.102 words
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Article313 1999-02-09 19 Peter Wilson - By Peter Wilson REPORTING FROM SYDNEY ITS a disgrace, a shipping union in Sydney said. The conditions on the Singapore-registered ship in the harbour were so bad, they tagged it as a ship of shame. An International Transport Federation (ITF) delegate inspected the 233-tonne tug313 words
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Article45 1999-02-09 19 FOURTEEN Singapore ships were among 201 detained by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority last year, after 2,946 inspections. Singapore-registered ships can fly the Republic's flag and pay no tax on profits. They must meet strict seaworthiness and safety standards, and be Singapore-owned.45 words
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Article, Illustration145 1999-02-09 20 Don't pooh-pooh the magic of an old lady and her shuffle. Ask Jack Neo and his team if you don't believe us. MOHDISHAK took his camera along to the premiere of Liang Po Po The Movie, held at Lido last Friday SHOOT ME:145 words
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Article105 1999-02-09 20 OVER the weekend, Liang Po Po The Movie grossed $183,885 in sneak previews, the highest for any local film, ever. It's breaking records even before opening for regular shows. Shown on 30 screens, it even did better than Hollywood blockbusters like Jurassic Park ($171,430) and Prince of105 words
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Article, Illustration544 1999-02-09 21 TRUDY LIM - Etcetera WITH TRUDY LIM IT was a very nice bag. A relative had bought the bag as a gift for my son a couple of years ago. She had taken the trouble to find out his favourite characters (they were, and still are, the Power544 words
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Miscellaneous174 1999-02-09 21 COMICRELIEF The Concrete Jungle/Colin Goh M 6 AiHfWil i -Jhimf' 1 IMS. MM room* NOftofiiflM. A/*MteOT OHMfTM THb M)a*ENT, ™i NKS SMHH!.'! IKS 1 J; E umimw.moJ.i jjjv smxHiviit... «HJF v A aCTSE v JSi v ~Tvr-T i ofif-cxi Calvin and Hobbes/Bill Watterson TME 93A00L l| SPACEMAN SPIFF. QPIUKDBII AT174 words
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Article, Illustration469 1999-02-09 22 After months of intensive campaigning, the 71st Academy Awards show gets down to serious business when the nominations are announced this evening (Singapore time). EDWIN YEO and SAW TEK MENG go out on a limb to predict who will be in the running for moviedom's most covetedBEST PICTURE - 469 words
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Article, Illustration647 1999-02-09 23 BEST ACTOR LIKE The Truman Show, star Jim Carrey looked a shoo-in. Especially after his Golden Globes triumph. Then, surprise! He was snubbed by the Screen Actors Guild (SAG). The guild comprises his peers, many of whom also nominate for the Oscars. But it would be647 words
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Article, Illustration13 1999-02-09 23 BEST ACTRESS HOT TIP: Gwyneth Paltrow In Shakespeare in Love.13 words
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Article, Illustration234 1999-02-09 24 BEST DIRECTOR DUH. As with Best Picture, it's a case of everyone else playing catch-up with Steven Spielberg (Saving Private Ryan). Whether hell be snubbed again when it comes to the actual award remains to be seen, but his nomination is as sure as it234 words
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Article110 1999-02-09 24 WE watch the Oscars every year, but do you know how the nominations are carried out? It involves all 5,331 members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. But only in their respective fields. Academy members in a particular branch of film-making can make nominations110 words
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Article, Illustration201 1999-02-09 25 THEY'LL be making Whoopi again at this year's Oscars ceremony. Actress-comedienne Whoopi Goldberg is returning to host the 71st Academy Awards presentation on March 21. It will be her third as host, after 1994 and 1996. This time, she was asked after seven-time host Billy Crystal turned down201 words
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Article219 1999-02-09 25 TheGoMcnGtobei Best Drama: Saving Private Ryan Best Musical/Comedy: Shakespeare in Love Best Director Steven Spielberg (Saving Private Ryan) Best Actor, drama: Jim Carrey (The Truman Show) Best Actress, drama: Cate Blanchett (Elizabeth) Best Actor f musical/comedy: Michael Caine (Little Voice) Best Actress, musical/comedy: Gwyneth Paltrow (Shakespeare219 words
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Article, Illustration262 1999-02-09 34 Gerard Wong - ...so Carling makes comeback INTERNATIONAL RUGBY By Gerard Wong THREE weeks ago, ex-England rugby captain Will Carling who retired from top-level rugby 13 months ago said he was making a comeback. He didn't say which club he would join. Last week, all was revealed. It's Harlequins the same262 words
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Article49 1999-02-09 34 He has signed a contract worth about £50,000 ($138,750) to play the club's 10 remaining Premiership games. "I'm in good shape physically. I just need to harden myself up," said Carling who passed several rigorous fitness tests while in Japan. In other words, Carting's back in business...49 words
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Article, Illustration143 1999-02-09 34 SOCCERHNE TOTTENHAM wants to transfer three overseas players to trim its wage bill. Moussa Saib, Jose Dominguez and Paolo Tramezzani, who were bought by previous managers Christian Gross and Gerry Francis, will be released, the Premier' League club said yesterday. Scotland international Colin Calderwood has also been143 words
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Article101 1999-02-09 34 Reuters. CARLO Ancelotti will take over as Italian champion Juventus' coach. This follows Marcello Lippi's dramatic resignation on Sunday. Juventus announced its decision after an emergency board meeting in Turin yesterday. Board members described the situation created by Lippi's departure as "delicate". Ancelotti had beenReuters. - 101 words
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Article, Illustration517 1999-02-09 35 EURO WARM-UP: ENGLAND v (world champion) FRANCE Wembley Stadium, London Live on SCV Football Channel, from 3.55 am, Thursday The match is about Zidane, about Owen, about Petit, about Shearer, and... Wire services. Wire services. 'IT WOULD DO HIM A FAVOUR TO GET SOME ACTION' GLENNWire services. - 517 words
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Article, Illustration419 1999-02-09 35 AFP. Reuters. FRANCE'S coach Roger Lemerre thinks England will be hard to beat in tomorrow's friendly at Wembley. Especially now that former coach Glenn Hoddle has gone. The new coach of World Cup winner France believes that, far from being disrupted byAFP.; Reuters.; Picture/ Afp - 419 words
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Article333 1999-02-09 36 CHARLTON 2 Martin Pringle 37th min Dean Blackwell 69 own goal WIMBLEDON 0 Crowd: 20,002 AFP. CHARLTON earned its first win in 14 Premiership games yesterday. And it was thanks to two pieces of terrible defending by Wimbledon that gifted the struggler a priceless 2-0AFP. - 333 words
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Article, Illustration213 1999-02-09 36 Wire services. STEVE McClaren saw his first game since being appointed Manchester United's assistant manager last Saturday. And what a "debut" it was as United tore apart Forest 8-1. And he was unable to find fault with his new side's display. "I was justWire services. - 213 words
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Article, Illustration225 1999-02-09 36 NATIONWIDE LEAGUE DIVISION ONE; ENGLAND Sunderland 2 Swindon 0 SUNDERLAND manager Peter Reid watched his side continue its march towards the Premiership and then dismissed reports of a bust-up involving Lee Clark. The First Division pace-setter took a step nearer to promotion with a225 words
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Article, Illustration490 1999-02-09 36 Sky Sports. Grimsby 0 Bolton 1 Dean Holdsworth's second-half strike earned Bolton three vital promotionchasing points. But visiting boss Colin Todd, who was awarded the January Manager of the Month award last week, must have wondered how his side had held out after a first-half barrageSky Sports. - 490 words
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Article, Illustration205 1999-02-09 37 S Gulam - Reports/ S Gulam THE Jaguars' den will no longer have its biggest head-turner. Christine Kong, widely considered to be the S-League's most dynamic woman, has switched from Tanjong Pagar United to Clementi Khalsa FC. She has joined the S-League newcomer as its Public Relations-cum-Administration Manager.Pictures/ Joyce Lim - 205 words
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Article205 1999-02-09 37 CHRISTINE Kong left Tanjong Pagar United because she could not do what she loved doing most touching base with soccer fans. Said Chris: "The club is now moving into a different direction. Obviously, winning the fan-club award again is not the top priority anymore. "All205 words
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Article, Illustration152 1999-02-09 37 JITA Singh, who is Khalsa's technical director, was delighted to have got Chris' services. He said he brought his club's "entire top guns", including his club president and secretary, to convince Chris to join his club. Jita believes he is right to hire Chris he had152 words
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Article, Illustration523 1999-02-09 38 —MORE ON CLEMENTI KHALSa'S CHRISTINE KONG SOME wags used to say that the Tanjong Pagar grandstand and VIP box was always full because of one person: Christine Kong. With her hotpants and sexy figure, she was definitely a head-turner523 words
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Article, Illustration224 1999-02-09 38 Ernest Luis - By Ernest Luis WOODLANDS Wellington's R Vengadasalam will not be going to Germany for his coaching course after all. He had just been told that the German 'B' Licence, which he was going to take in Stuttgart later this month, is only equivalent to the Asian Football224 words
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Article, Illustration304 1999-02-09 38 JOSEPH HOOI L K PLEASE allow me to comment on the recent furore regarding the alleged mistreatment of our national footballers by the local governing body. In perspective, I am impelled to come to the defence of the good FAS Executive Secretary Tan EngJOSEPH HOOI L K - 304 words
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