The New Paper, 17 February 2001
This issue may only be viewed from the multimedia stations at NLB Libraries. See FAQ for more information.
2001-02-17
1
55
https://www.nlb.gov.sg
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/browse/newpaper
The New Paper
-
Page 1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement59 2001-02-17 1 hmh f<4 M iWH I IT.T/al •it if: rag||| -m 111 y y^ '-Bissil^^Pp^fe.' iss~'~j£ r fii^ v j: ij*>»— w^^**J "*aj!H]Bg ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■i^^MHHHII^^H^^HBB^^H r I i; T&Sk. w^^I^MbHB S ,n 9 a P ore Pr&SS Holdings Email: tnp@sph.com. sg Tel: 1800-7 33 44 55 Website: newpaper.asia I com.sg M IT59 words
-
-
THENEWSTODAY
-
Article, Illustration586 2001-02-17 2 I TERRIFIED KIDS THE law will get tougher on those who terrorise kids. And if you suspect someone of child abuse, go on, report them. The Children and Young Persons Act will be amended to protect you if you act in good faith to report suspected586 words
-
Article400 2001-02-17 2 Gloria Chandy - TERRIFYING FOR KIDS By Gloria Chandy APG rating for a movie showing cannibalism? Not bloody likely. And thank goodness too, said people who attended a preview of Hannibal last night. The rating has been changed to NC-16 (No children under 16) less than 24 hours before400 words
-
-
Page 2 Advertisements
-
Advertisement17 2001-02-17 2 talks about her life 0f... fljSßfi Another mJH Shoes, jli %■>«>„ ®t?'fM shopping MaKHI g~ H «*r |a17 words
-
Advertisement11 2001-02-17 2 Leisure ShonrtiiiieiPages 24 to 31 Comics: Page 22 TV: Page 5911 words
-
-
Page 3 Advertisements
-
Advertisement14 2001-02-17 3 Participating Partners: v Organised By: Ar m PJF3 Aceß <♦' r Comit communications Communications Multimedia14 words
-
-
SINGAPORETODAY
-
Article, Illustration661 2001-02-17 4 Meet Nook the LUCKY baby Of Tampines canal She is a picture of health though born and raised in a rat-infested canal for the past two months. Doctors are surprised she is in such good shape. GENEVIEVE JIANG and IRENE KEW report HER chubby cheeks and cherubic smile warmed thePicture/ Drew Fritz - 661 words
-
Article244 2001-02-17 4 Teng Pei Yun - By' Teng Pei Yun OFFERS of help have been pouring in since The New Paper broke the story of baby Nook yesterday. Everything from baby clothes and toys to air tickets home to Thailand. Businessman Benjamin Ng, 38, called The New Paper Hotline to offer three244 words
-
Article150 2001-02-17 4 THE odds were stacked against Baby Nook. Said Dr Ngiam: "If she 1 had been bitten by a rat, and the wound left untreated, she could have been open to infection and possible death. "Also, mosquitoes could have infected her with dengue fever." And if the young150 words
-
286 2001-02-17 4 ITS a sad stopr. Wives who miss their husbands and leave the safety of their country in search for them. They enter Singapore legally. And when they find their husbands, they don't want to leave. Especially when they are heavy with child.286 words
-
-
Page 4 Advertisements
-
Advertisement445 2001-02-17 4 Having trouble downloading logos ringtones? ■■HiAMMiiJJUMMUiyi Try Wacky Mobile Clubl We promise you quick downloadsl (inn ***** pooh 4osb«Qr ***** ma ma MH, t&^ -!wn msem »<« 00.4 »»> ss®}Bjgßi»„, Ea®aß»<.«. o=3 ma ■«W>» MM> J^C^£^oo» 2 MMI |f QI 2000J 200*3 ftY/fo 20f4 4 ***** ***** ***** ***** *****445 words
-
-
QUICKNEWS
-
224 2001-02-17 5 Ho J NEW university education for a new economy that's Deputy Prime Minister Tony Tan's current push. For a start, there could be bigger intakes of students at tertiary level. Dr Tan, who also oversees university education here, suggested that one in four students224 words
-
Article, Illustration42 2001-02-17 5 fitThis Okay, its not graffiti. Just hieroglyphics. Muvico's Paradise 24 megapiex theatre in Florida is among the top 50 most popular cinemas in the US. One hopes the subtitles are not also in hieroglyphics. Picture/ ReutersPicture/ Reuters - 42 words
-
News Break
-
Article65 2001-02-17 5 I killer"litter M WIDOW Wong Sook Ying, 47, was barred from living in an HDB flat for five years, for throwing tiles and flower pots from her block in Toa Payoh. But the Housing Board will now let her rent a unit on the lowest floor of65 words
-
Article48 2001-02-17 5 I ISRAEL POLITICIANS from opposing sides in Israel looked to be forming a unity government under Prime Minister-elect Ariel Sharon yesterday. Outgoing Prime Minister Ehud Barak would be defence minister and elder statesman Shimon Peres foreign minister to counterbalance Mr Sharon's firm policies towards the Palestinians.48 words
-
Article67 2001-02-17 5 I PETS IF you own a dog, do remember to get a licence for it even if you do not take your dog out of the house. Last year, 900 dog owners were fined from $50 to $500 for "forgetting" to get a licence. Most of these owners67 words
-
Article61 2001-02-17 5 I WEATHER WATCH out. A new El Nino may come this way. This Pacific Ocean climate pattern can bring drought and bad weather to South-east Asia and other regions. Australian National Climate Centre meteorologist Robert Fawcett said that two of eight computer climate models monitored by the centre61 words
-
Article58 2001-02-17 6 I BOEING 777s M BRITISH Airways passengers and crew have complained about cabin air and aircraft motion on Boeing 777s, but such problems have not been reported by Asian airlines, including SIA, the airplane-maker says. Boeing and BA found cabin temperature, air quality and its increased sensitivity58 words
-
Article64 2001-02-17 6 I RETAIL TOWER Records is to close its flagship outlet at Pacific Plaza tomorrow. The music megastore says it will re-group and move to a new location and staff will not be retrenched. It says it is still keen on Singapore's $65-million music retail pie. Industry sources say64 words
-
Article67 2001-02-17 6 CREDIT SOME banks are granting credit card customers up to 10 per cent above their credit limit in case they exceed their limit accidentally, but the central bank says this practice should stop. The Monetary Authority of Singapore is said to have reminded Singapore banks that buffers67 words
-
Article60 2001-02-17 6 I HEALTH THE stomach bug, Helicobacter pylori, is more likely to infect Indian Singaporeans than the Chinese or Malays here. Yet the Chinese fall victim most often to peptic ulcers and gastric cancers, diseases caused by the germ. About 40 per cent of adult Singaporeans have the infection,60 words
-
-
Article37 2001-02-17 5 New Straits Times: Closing schools' IT gap International Herald Tribune: A Telecom blow to markets BBC news: Americans and British attack targets close to the Iraqi capital for the first time in 2 years37 words
-
250 2001-02-17 6 in focus THE school you come from, doesn't matter as much as the stuff you are made of. Proving this seven out of 10 pupils in the Gifted Education Programme (GEP) each year, come from neighbourhood schools. More than half the 197 schools250 words
-
Article45 2001-02-17 6 The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 91.20 points to 10,799.82. The Nasdaq skidded 127.53 points to 2,425.38. SINGAPORE COMPANIES ON NASDAQ Close in US$/Change 1. Pacific Internet 54.5/-0.4688 2. Creative Technology 513.25/+0.0625 3. Rextronics International 533.6875/-4.125 4. Chartered Semiconductor 533.9375/-2.0625 5. STATS 513.6875/-0.218845 words
-
Article108 2001-02-17 6 The Straits Times: University intakes can go up The Business Times: More teeth for MAS to fight errant market players Lianhe Zaobao: E-commerce for SMEs developing faster than expected Berita Harian: Call to local universities to take in more students RCS morning news: US and British aircraft108 words
-
-
Page 5 Advertisements
-
Advertisement535 2001-02-17 5 I Call 1900-912-2812 from any I mobile or fixed line phone f European Vand logos sentW weekly 1 I to order your favorite Ringtone I [SMS company, [OneUyteyour to add your lor Logo to be sent to Your mobile k A m phone in SECONDS Black Coffee *****51 trreststfcie *****38535 words
-
-
Page 6 Advertisements
-
Advertisement121 2001-02-17 6 Call our news hotline. If your tip-off leads to a news report, you'll receive a home-delivered LARGE CURRY CHICKEN PIZZA! US PIZZA* the pizz* profession*!* a Studyin B America B USEIC-USA Education Fair Q B 18 February 2001 (Sunday) B B 12.30 pm 4.30 pm B H Mandarin Hotel B121 words
-
-
SINGAPORETODAY
-
Article, Illustration355 2001-02-17 7 Santokh Singh - By Santokh Singh Three school footballers who defied their teacher and went off to train with their club have been caned and barred from playing for the school. At an East Zone group match at Victoria School on Monday, the three Siglap Secondary355 words
-
304 2001-02-17 7 THEY were caned for defiance, not for going off to play football. Mr Sapii Kasamin, the Siglap Secondary School principal, was clear about why he punished Sazali, Hassan and Soffian. He told The New Paper yesterday: "The boys defied a teacher's instructions and absconded304 words
-
Article175 2001-02-17 7 jthisis an internal llptfflfr The school best why WKFhow it metes out punishment to its students. —Mr Suratman Masohan, MOE's Co-Curricular Activities Centre's soccer specialist Pdmke to speak with ttmmciprtfirst. I Is a very harsh Maybe I come from a different culture. But these are the sorts175 words
-
-
Page 8 Advertisements
-
Advertisement4 2001-02-17 8 |IHHHHHHil^HHHHHflHHHHHHHHHHHHHHMHMHMhJ(B| H Hfl wttflL4 words
-
-
SINGAPORETODAY
-
Article, Illustration707 2001-02-17 9 SANTOKH SINGH - REPORTS SANTOKH SINGH PICK your own. That's what students of West Spring Secondary School will get to do. They have a choice of badge designs produced by graphic journalists from The New Paper? (See report below, right.) Students can talk it over707 words
-
Article, Illustration301 2001-02-17 9 THE students will choose their own badge. That was his first thought. His second big idea: The school song must be hip and cool. It must be one the students would enjoy singing, one they would remember for the rest of their lives. So301 words
-
Article, Illustration417 2001-02-17 9 THIS is the first time that The New Paper has taken on the challenge of designing a school badge. But Graphics Editor Lee Hup Kheng, 37, said: "It was an exciting assignment." Three graphics journalists Fabian Chan, Jeremiah Manalili and Kelvin Chan were given the417 words
-
Article264 2001-02-17 9 UNSCRAMBLE these words related to smoking: i BOTACCO CNCERA 3.BAHTI 4.TQUI 5.NITINEC0 KSMOING CITTESGARE UNLTHEAHY Five people with the correct answers will win prizes. But this is open only to those who are 19 or under. Send your entries to: "BrainBusters-Attltude" The New Paper MacPherson Road Post Office Locked264 words
-
-
THENEWSTODAY
-
Article, Illustration411 2001-02-17 10 Teo Kuan Yee - 'It is not 1 X-rated. I didn't strip at all. For the cover shot, I wore a tuxedo.' By Teo Kuan Yee HE has the rather dubious honour of beating porn actress Annabel Chong to it. Singer Eric Moo (right), 38, has411 words
-
258 2001-02-17 10 HOW did Eric's wife, Taiwanese ex-model Peng Meijun, 32, react? "She told me to go ahead. "She respects me. I may be married but I also respect my job this is my job, another type of performance," said Eric.258 words
-
-
Page 11 Advertisements
-
Advertisement569 2001-02-17 11 II P LUB MILLENNIUM I Make the right turn to WIN a car... 4 lucky winners have already won a car each in the NTUC CLUB MILLENNIUM DRAW! And there are 2 more cars to be won! Remember, the more you spend, the better your chances of winning! I REMEMBER569 words
-
-
SINGAPORETODAY
-
Article, Illustration470 2001-02-17 12 Priscilla Foo - Television has just climbed into buses. Not counting MKT stations, hospitals, even coffeeshops. The New Paper asked 40 Singaporeans where they would and wouldn't want TV By Priscilla Foo TAKE a bus these days and what do you see? TV! Complete with flashing ads,470 words
-
Article66 2001-02-17 12 MRT, bus interchanges and taxis Where there are queues. For example, at banks, traffic lights and cinemas Doctor's or dentist's office, to ease/those nerves Food courts, so lonely diners will have something to do when they eat In the heart of town, where lots66 words
-
Article59 2001-02-17 12 Libraries Almost everyone said TV would be a nuisance here Restaurants: Especially when you want to have a quiet dinner, chatting with friends Bus stops: Chances are you might miss the bus Toilets: Because you need time alone with yourself Hospitals: Everyone agrees that the TV59 words
-
Article115 2001-02-17 12 ANYTHING from light-hearted sitcoms to variety shows, even Japanese drama. Mr Ng Chin Cheng, 33, felt that 4D, Toto and Big Sweep results should be shown, while Mr Michael Kow, 29, an IT engineer, preferred teletext and shares. And if there is a big115 words
-
-
Page 13 Advertisements
-
Advertisement784 2001-02-17 13 iwiJiJiuiiwiJiMr p' vfclSß ill 111 Internet Kit worth $69 111 111 SMS WAP Email Web Clipping Applications lllxe lllc -^ZL Handheld Handheld iSl^ Flexible Powerful Your World In Colour More capacity. More customisable Stunning high contrast colour display BMB of memory, 2MB of flash ROM allows Advanced enhancements of the784 words
-
-
Article, Illustration415 2001-02-17 14 us SAYS: Raid to protect allied forces against bigger threat from Iraq 1 IRAQI TV We interrupt this programme to bring you the news: WORLDTODAY AIR raid sirens, anti-aircraft gunfire and loud explosions were heard once again in Iraq's capital, Baghdad, lastPicture/ Ap - 415 words
-
Page 15 Advertisements
-
Advertisement161 2001-02-17 15 ffiMiiflw I IIL Jn ff f*- f -7 j ">-* ,f-. v MCLAREN WILLIAM F1 TEAM JAGUAR ACTUAL SIZE-1:64 CALLING ALL RACING CAR FANS, SHIFT YOUR ENTHUSIASM INTO HIGH GEAR. GRAND PRIX DRAW SIMPLY PURCHASE ANY TWO UNITS OF HOT WHEELS 1:64 SCALE GRAND PRIX CARS N ADDmON YOU COIIIDRFTHFiiir*Y161 words
-
-
Page 16 Advertisements
-
Advertisement74 2001-02-17 16 F\ AA r^F oji^k Mm fl V B MM 1 MM FMi w^ A n■■ A mm I tmm ML f%. ■Mk f± 111 d A sfr *1 >v k HSII 7' Hi I L 1* v I j^wgiJß //I smH^^^M Feb2oomKMt^M Bp %JS B A.i:: j 1 u<l^Fw/ -a"74 words
-
-
Article, Illustration349 2001-02-17 17 BANGLADESHI WORKERS BANNED IN MALAYSIA MALAYSIATODAY MALAYSIA has stopped recruiting workers from Bangladesh. This is because of the increasing social problems involving them. The government had already told bosses to stop hiring them, reports The Star. Home Ministry secretary-general Datuk Aseh Che Mat said the directive349 words
-
Page 17 Advertisements
-
Advertisement157 2001-02-17 17 -J 119QD 91E 4581 I I CALL VOICE LINE FOR VOICE ANALYSIS I I When you say these three little wqrds to our Voice Line, you'll I I get a fascinating voice analysis of your personality, job I I IHHpVv compatibility and which musical instrument matches your I W vioce.157 words
-
Page 18 Advertisements
-
Advertisement364 2001-02-17 18 jfljjfijß ijg 'i !^ni^^£,^A-hr» cr- i'jttj &rtn2Hi SaB3BBSßa!sfcTO 11 v~&Z c■ /-l:ci/.-: r E l i' v. If you show outstanding potential in the art ol who is it for? conditions of award Students who are enrolling tor a full-time diploma course at Successful applicants ace required to work with364 words
-
-
MALAYSIATODAY
-
Article474 2001-02-17 19 Woon Wui Tek - Race relations in Malaysia: Part 2 BY Woon Wui Tek IT'S a hot topic across the Causeway now this subject of "Malay unity". But Malaysia's main ethnic group is no homogeneous mass, with each expert having a different opinion on how the Malays can be474 words
-
209 2001-02-17 19 IF you want to understand developments in Malaysia's Malay community, avoid simple classification, says well-known historian Khoo Kay Kim of the University of Malaya. Professor Khoo thinks forming theories or trying to distinguish among "types" of Malays is pointless because "people are individuals. They209 words
-
-
Page 19 Advertisements
-
Advertisement30 2001-02-17 19 3 mins walk to ISmim,drive to Changi Airport ♦10 mins drive to (BD, World Trade Centre, Suntec Gty, Orchard Road and 15, Tafijong Katong Road, Singapore *****0 (ample carpark space)30 words
-
Advertisement181 2001-02-17 19 1 year Certificate in Food Beverage Mgmt. 2.5 year Higher Diploma in Hotel Mgt Tourism 3 year BA Degree in International Hotel Mgmt. Transfer programme for POLY SHATEC graduates Courses incl. 5 month paid internship for each year of study. I 4D PLAYERS^ I GOOD NEWS I j Historical success181 words
-
-
Article, Illustration438 2001-02-17 20 WANG MENG MENG - Rooftop soccer it's serious stuff, man ET CETERA WITH WANG MENG MENG POW! Bam! Whack! Nope, this is not the World Wrestling Federation. It is our weekly football session. This activity, held every Wednesday evening, sees approximately 14 devotees making tracks up to the rooftop of our office building at438 words
-
Page 20 Advertisements
-
Advertisement53 2001-02-17 20 "Now we're t "We ate many a meal feasting' together. Then, our o owner decided to sell Wlul Qlir us They placed an ad in The New Paper new owner. Fastads M»4 a Now we're feasting ll ISsM S. with our new owner." Buy it, Sell it, Find it. Call53 words
-
-
Page 20 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous68 2001-02-17 20 COMICREUEF The Concrete Jungle/ Colin Goh x i >*\ I jigsaw 1 I 1-^^iSSX Calvin and Hobbes /Bill Watterson ____J __J I. 4 Dilbert /Scott Adams ■> GOOD NFUJS GOOD NEWS THE 8 tw ItfFN i 'iftiiKiNf I JUST REALIZED I I DEADLINE GOT I DON T KNOUJ THE PUSHED68 words
-
-
Page 21 Advertisements
-
Advertisement49 2001-02-17 21 I dreamt he ■He was running after me, ViH* I ■plvfleai^lhe' stawfasev He was carrying a A bottle. He threw the bomb THcn X woke r y v K aH i<* $**< > zs3-<x »>'r "<T^t^t^<c;^V -< 1 v ■<>&<> V> "otK& S "V- w Pl^^B I I jut', imffff49 words
-
-
ShowTime
-
Article, Illustration1294 2001-02-17 22 Yong Siew Fern - BY Yong Siew Fern TO the left of the main door of actor Adrian Pang's private apartment is a wooden sign. It reads: "The Pangs." The noise coming from the other side of the door testified to the "togetherness" of thePicture/ Drew Fritz - 1,294 words
-
Article, Illustration212 2001-02-17 23 A BOTTLE of whisky used to be Backstreet Boy AJ McLean's (left) idea of a best friend. The singer revealed this in a recent interview with News Of The World. "I'd sit on the bed, open a bottle of Jack Daniel's and stare at the212 words
-
Article, Illustration77 2001-02-17 23 THEvfewfrom above is not always that good, as boyband a1 's Mark Read, (right), found out. The boys were due to perform their hit Take On Me for the UK Smash Hits award ceremony and they were supposed to fly over the audience suspended by wires. Read's harness77 words
-
Article80 2001-02-17 23 IT S rnOn-slinging time for the boybands. Old-timer Keith Duffy of Boyzone has launched a sudden attack on fellow Irish band Westlife's Kian Egan. According to Smash Hits magazine, Duffy had sneered: "The rest of Westlife are all right but Kian thinks he's a superstar." Egan whined: "He's very80 words
-
Article, Illustration102 2001-02-17 23 Wherraßfress Jennifer Love Hewitt (above) needed to get something off her chest, she asked a reporter to grab it. The 21-year-old has been plagued by rumours of a boob job after she appeared to have "blossomed" overnight while starring in the drama series Party of Five. Hewitt102 words
-
Article, Illustration75 2001-02-17 23 A DIeW\RD Ricky Martin (right) fan was so keen on meeting his idol that he gamely hopped into a swirling pool of poop. According to ICShowbiz, Christian Melzow entered a Berlin radio competiton which asked listeners to pull off wacky stunts to stand a chance of meeting the75 words
-
Article, Illustration239 2001-02-17 24 Teo Kuan Yee - BY Teo Kuan Yee PHYLLIS Quek, 28, a Bollywood star? She attracted a row of Indian construction workers while filming an MTV video near Changi Airport. Maybe it's her sense of abandon in singing Freedom that attracted them there. Unlike Zoe Tay, Fann Wong and Ann KokPicture/ Kua Chee Siong - 239 words
-
Article, Illustration138 2001-02-17 24 JACELYN Tay, 26, (right) was unrecognisable, almost. Aglow with radiant smiles, she looked fresh and relaxed. Maybe being away from Singapore helped she spent four months filming a Taiwanese production which took her to Bering, Shanghai, Hongkong and Malaysia. Or maybe it's her comeback role inPicture/ Jonathan Choo - 138 words
-
-
Page 23 Advertisements
-
Advertisement244 2001-02-17 23 1:22—1 SONY fa'mzn*™ ggß H M D (30^» aSft 100WX5.1 >pnm B' MAC Iran 116 Fwe M Wab-atß.www.ettaxcocn r$ 6* Conpowl Sp«d«r MM■| 1 @)su 1 mD^v ■P22i£_-_-— J gnjpSSlL 118 y SI!!!!! y^Uss, Op? y.™ m B— —ip Jv SV-233 U.S.A. Karaoke/Home Theater System M&KM£~! ffk %n-TA Csl» 68244 words
-
-
Page 24 Advertisements
-
Advertisement119 2001-02-17 24 I STUDY# U.SJL AEO WiV Tour SinydpOFG States Represented Saturday, Feb 24 si Alabama, Arizona, I 11 a.m. tO 4 p.m. jit !j\l Delaware, Georgia, if JJ\ lr Illinois, lowa, Kansas, Pan Pacific Hotel yd [IJfl mm*.. Pacific Ballroom lu Minnesota, Missouri, Vf jiQmfJM IT Nevada, New York, 7 Raffles119 words
-
-
Article, Illustration503 2001-02-17 25 After visual rock group Luna Sea split up in December last year, which other red-hot bands arfrdofniifiting the J-pop scene? In the second of a series, we look IMAGINE a group of uncles and aunties singing, strumming guitars and dancing wildly in front of a503 words
-
Page 25 Advertisements
-
Advertisement191 2001-02-17 25 B TROBE 1 I 4hB HUNTvbrbity one of the world's most I i progressive universities r I Ms Lynette Chambers, Manager International Office, jf jj Bendigo campus, will be visiting Singapore in February I to advise and assist students with their applications. I If you are interested in applying for191 words
-
Advertisement337 2001-02-17 25 Want to download Chinese ringtones and logos but don't know where to get them? Lucky Mobile Club gives you fast downloads of various Chinese tones and logos. We have Chinese oldies, movie soundtracks, sentimental tones and lots more! Clear instructions will be given! Call now to download! /J \%f *****1337 words
-
-
Article, Illustration373 2001-02-17 26 SETO NU-WEN - GOOD MUSIC REVIEW SETO NU-WEN Artiste: Eliza Carthy Album: Angels Cigarettes (Warner) A FOLK singer with a mop of bright blue hair and a collection of facial piercings? Eliza Carthy looks more Spice Girl than Folk Girl. But she brings a breath of373 words
-
Page 26 Advertisements
-
Advertisement70 2001-02-17 26 S I I I AgiH .^W—■—A—l—jfl f V I \j I 1 f I■t j I '^^L 1 I i I |W. ■ill BW II i I■ M* KtM■ II V Jj ML 111 I v |r. 1 I 111 1 B i I I B I MM B H70 words
-
-
Simple Pleasures
-
Article, Illustration420 2001-02-17 27 One of the best places to explore the fruit of the vine is online. JUST a few years ago, a colleague and I received the dressing down of our professional lives from a magazine editor (an otherwise admirable and brilliant woman) for doing an article420 words
-
Article846 2001-02-17 27 HERE are some of the more burning wine questions of the day, answered by David Howell and oenologist Edwin Soon of E-Wineasia and Antonius Kong, senior vice-president of Wine4Asia.com. Why does the waiter give you the cork? You are supposed to sniff the cork. If the846 words
-
Article, Illustration214 2001-02-17 27 THE advantages of buying online: You don't have to lug the bottles clinking and clanking on the MRT. There's no promoter to make you feel guilty, especially if you've been sampling away. You can get a description of the wine, right down to the cat pee notes, and,214 words
-
-
Page 28 Advertisements
-
Advertisement955 2001-02-17 28 FASTADS For fast results, call us on our toll-free number: 1800-737 1166 MB «mm ng nm vvllUw vs||£|||§ nttMUl VWIUIJfc&gg Health ptndMdual room with attached [bathroom Arabic aiKwlfi#^ RfeHBHR V BI -07 IK^jd^SfSCT^^B P FREELANCE "1 REFLEXOLOGIST AVAILABLE Shoulder, back, foot. neck. Home svc. till 11pm. $30 up. 9368-6677 MR955 words
-
-
Page 29 Advertisements
-
Advertisement202 2001-02-17 29 §pss»c-ii| fi, i yyif iTtf j/f HwMM^ 122 Cavenagh Road #62-06 Singapore *****7 Business Hours: 10.30 am I.ooam Tel: *****48 *****491 ROYAL PALACE your tension away with our charming, experienced >*|BB| skillful masseuses m #1 «Z 36 Newton Road #03-12/16 V V Singapore *****4 VJjpSJJ2*ggSSg££££j£!2 I masseuse V,#l I II202 words
-
Advertisement268 2001-02-17 29 SSjljS 2606 Professional/I BS^fc|l6osPw>feftiiloild|^ Executive Position* Executive Positions Executive Positions Leading Italian Fashion Company invites candidates Hp 111 ■11 H|l' 1 I II J ffc J■ a ff||fl Adaptable, reliable, motivated and quick to learn new methodologies IBS I Interested applicants may send resumes stating their qualifications, I Jllli experience,268 words
-
Advertisement118 2001-02-17 29 gg Positions A well established building projects marketinq company requires Min. Polytechnic Diploma in Electrical or Electronic Good PC knowledge Must be self motivated work independently Must complete NS Class 2or 3 driving licence required Fresh graduate may apply as training will be provided Car will be provided after probation118 words
-
-
Page 30 Advertisements
-
Advertisement209 2001-02-17 30 S8 2624 Ait/Creative ggg Positions DESIGN CONSULTANTS FIRM in IMM requires INTERIOR DESIGNER Diploma in ID, Fresh Grads. welcome Good design drawing skills Able to work independently Fax resume: 268-5853 INTERIOR DESIGNER required at Joo Chiat area. S'porean/ PR only. 5 flu ilHnm rOSJttOOS Hand-made Costume Jewellery Importer is looking209 words
-
Advertisement305 2001-02-17 30 SS 2630 S8 MM 9 MM Sales Positions M Sales Positions M Sales Positions MHH KfIHH KfIHH MEMORY LANE We are a leading creator, manufactactuer, distributor and retailer of Greeting Cards and Gifts. We invite suitably qualified candidates to be part of our team. Pleasant personality Enthusiatic and hardworking Customer305 words
-
Advertisement403 2001-02-17 30 Fi^mi I 1 A leading chain of retail outlets is looking for Responsibilities: To assist the Retail Supervisor in the daily operation To service customers' enquiries and attend to their purchases Requirements: Min. 'N' level or equivalent Able to read and speak simple English and Mandarin Self-motivated possess good communication403 words
-
Advertisement237 2001-02-17 30 SSS 2046 Beautician/ Hair Care Positions REQUIRED Interested please call: 552^09^^^ An estab. glass co. requires GCE '0' levels Min. 1 yr. experience, preferably in shipping Bilingual in English Mandarin PC literate Pis. send/ fax resume to: 4 Tims South St. 2 Singapore *****1 Tel: 863*4511 Fax: 863-0068 Established company237 words
-
-
Page 31 Advertisements
-
Advertisement444 2001-02-17 31 SS MMCmtom* 2| x BgS MttCastemfcif§| SS^bpisiCiytoii^l^ll PjLiilUnnn 2 On iilllmiiii 5 p —liif OmilHnmi Singapore 1 I Step into the exciting world of newspaper 1 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT 1 I The Customer Service Department manages the sales administrative I I process to facilitate the production of444 words
-
Advertisement144 2001-02-17 31 A leading Japanese Pub, karaoke counter with ktv rooms requires Young, cheerful, elegant responsible Working hours Mon. Sat. 6.30pm. 1.30 am Salary negotiable Experienced or non experienced Malaysians Japanese are welcome to apply Interested please walk in personally 7pm.-10pm. at: LOUNGE NICHIYO #01-21 Hotel Grand Central (infront of the lobby)144 words
-
Advertisement107 2001-02-17 31 /<U 1 I ffc., ,1 m <AI.J t fl, -M| „I- I looking for BIUNGUAL (In Cngfch S Chinos*) I and IND€P€ND€NT candidates...... 1 M Min. Diploma K Self-initiative independent H| Command of any third language on added I* With doss 3 licence Jm PBCCPftC knowledge on advantage ||jjH SanJ107 words
-
-
Page 32 Advertisements
-
Advertisement419 2001-02-17 32 KS 2848 Administrative SS 2(48 Administrative BBS MWMmMrtwttw 855 wiAdraHilHtha /Clerical Positions gggjj /Clerical Positions gg /Clerical Positions jgg /Clerical Positions You will work together with the field sales teams and jj mm provide them with administrative support as well as do sales HL co-ordinations. MP You should have at419 words
-
Advertisement298 2001-02-17 32 2525 2686 2521 2666 SSSSS 2666 Security Positions Security Positions Security Positions Salary, Allowances Bonus m exdtingand lUpto 1,355 per month Allowances of up to i $50 •UP 10 $3 > 200 end-of-contract payment iomg calmer pj xec j variable bonuses Competitive Makgyour overtime rates Attractive fringe benefits With MttgapOf!e&298 words
-
-
Page 33 Advertisements
-
Advertisement723 2001-02-17 33 KS 2654 Technical jgg Positions Furniture mfg. Co. requires DRAFTSPERSON (Full time) Dip. in Architectural/ b!dg/ civil engrg/ ITE With/ w/o experience Knowledge of AutoCad R. 14 Interested, pis call 365-6126 No. 5 Sungei Kadut Drive Security Positions i Full Tlme/Part Tlmel Security Officers# Daily Rated All Areas Please call723 words
-
Advertisement54 2001-02-17 33 Buyers want to know more. Give more information in your fastads advertisement. Jflj j^^v: w Mm jiri r 1 Et.y gglgj;: -s-'-',n> i^>'&%Js W, -..).r;-: W* >*: v I ':y ;> |W|B^ williiminii l^^^- j sjß H *^(5!!^ROE^ A7 f fe HLTl Your weekly guide to pubs and lounges every54 words
-
Advertisement63 2001-02-17 33 SS2 j7o# Iks H LOUIS PRESTON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS <N Business PIPLOMA(HNP) Equivalent to Poly Diploma Ei1339 34^ CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS STUDIES 273 COS/ CBS Accounting Secretarial Entry to Degree IIG DIPLOMA in Accounting Of Secretarial/ Business Admin Students Pass/Lodging /Full-Time/ SOF Subsidy Part-Time DISCOUNTS for GROUP registration application -2,63 words
-
-
Page 34 Advertisements
-
Advertisement20 2001-02-17 34 m and /(l f jjf firi'irfr Selling something? Find a buyer fast through The New Paper Fastads. Call CJLTS.at 1800-737-1166.20 words
-
-
the new paper RACING
-
Article618 2001-02-17 35 DANNY KHOO'S GUIDE TO KRANJI TRACKWORK SOFT-SPOKEN American trainer John Brink's Superstition looks geared up for a bold showing in Race 6 at Kranji tonight. The Auric Stable-owned galloper looks to have tightened up considerably since his last outing as he cantered one round on the618 words
-
Article258 2001-02-17 35 The Director (Race 3 No. 6) He ran a noteworthy sixth to Ultimas Era over 1,400m last week, taking quite a while to warm up in his race. Trainer Michael Kent is probably pleased with that tune-up run (he finished only 4 X A lengths behind the winner),258 words
-
247 2001-02-17 35 Danny Khoo - By Danny Khoo ITS been a dream start for New Zealand trainer Laurie Laxon. Just 10 meetings into the new season at Kranji, the 54-year-old Melbourne Cup-winning trainer has set a hard act to follow, raking up an amazing 32 per cent247 words
-
1402 2001-02-17 36 TODAY'S KRANJI (SHORT COURSE, C) RACE CARD GOING FORECAST: GOOD No. Last 6 runs Hon* Wt Rating Jockey Bwriw (Afletortfnfrex. mtwf-owiw) 1 421 JOLLY AZZAAM 59 (61) JSaimee 13 (3ac Thwaites-Hartoour) 2 1-8-53 BRIGHT WONDER 58.5 (60) 0 Chavez 1 (3ag Yusof-CKC) 3 1-4-9- LIBERTY STAR 58.5 (60) D Holland1,402 words
-
Article83 2001-02-17 36 THE Singapore Turf Club (SNTC) uses four courses —A, B, C and D —to differentiate the location of the rails. For Course A, the rails are at their original position. For Course B, they are four metres away from the original position. For Courses C and D, they83 words
-
Article760 2001-02-17 37 GUIDE TO PENANG TRACKWORK NST. CAROLINGIAN PRIDE wrapped up his preparations for the Class 4 Premier Division 1,700m event in Race 6 tomorrow with a solid two-round workout in Penang yesterday. Taken out by visiting French jockey Samuel Fargeat, the four-year-old New Zealand-bred gelding byNST. - 760 words
-
Article77 2001-02-17 37 Right On Target (Race 2 No. 2) This four-year-old looks in line for a double. A fortnight ago, the Chong Keng Leong-trained galloper was bang on target when he powered home to win a 1,200m event by 1V4 lengths. His strong finish should see him getting77 words
-
Article67 2001-02-17 37 RACE 1: Big Fighter, Imperial River. RACE 2: Right On Target, Diamond City, Snapper Abjar. RACE 3: Sir Bureaucrat, Up And Up, Sixth Sense. RACE 5: Green Frontier, Flying Abjar, Valentine's Day, Diamond Key. RACE 6: Confidence V, Win Again, Cindy's Pet, The Saddler, Boy Gerent, Storm Legend. RACE67 words
-
Article, Illustration1245 2001-02-17 38 TODAY'S PENANG RACE CARD GOING FORECAST: GOOD ONE TO NOTE: Apprentice Richard Lim has a bright chance to score on the Francis Nathantrained Win Again in Race 6, a2,000m event for Class 2 gallopers. No. Last 6 runs Horse Wt Rating Jockey Barrier (Ageforigin/sex, trainer-owner) 1 8403 BULLET EXPRESS 571,245 words
-
Article, Illustration11072 2001-02-17 39 SEENAT KRANJI: Superstition (pictured left), a top chance in Race 6 tonight, stretching out nicely with Craig Carmodyatop yesterday morning. SCENEAT KRANJI: South African jockey Johnny Geroudis, who makes his debut tonight, Mdngtkneoft to have a look attheKtmifll track with trainer Patrick Shaw (right). Pictures/ ShahriyaPictures/ Shahriya Yahaya - 11,072 words
-
Article173 2001-02-17 39 n STAR GENERAL 57(48) Wilkinson (4) (4nzg Baertschiger-Star General) By Waikiki Star-Maazel; bay; landed 6.1.98; 8r 1-0-0 (KRsl 700f1:49.153.5) 12.12.99 C5 Soo 55 (42) (5) 9 9 4/11 ($23) 1 ParisAmour KRb1800g 1:52.1 (415) 05.01.00 C5 Wilkinson 53.5 (40) (1) 5 3 1/8 ($11)173 words
-
-
Page 45 Advertisements
-
Advertisement60 2001-02-17 45 r n RACE Jkfek IN THE SPORTOFKINQS Firstholme Thoroughbreds makes it possible for you to own thoroughbred horses, without paying a King'? ransom. Call us now and be a guest of Firstholme Thoroughbreds for a night of dining and racing in our corporate box.* www.firstholme.com •Number of seats available are60 words
-
-
SPORTSTODAY
-
Article, Illustration587 2001-02-17 46 EDWIN YEO PREVIEWS THE MATCH OF THE DAY: SUNDERLAND v WEST HAM #CUP FEVER ANY other time, a Sunderland-West Ham showdown in the FA Cup would have been one heck of a match-up. But the way these two talented Premiership sides have been playing of late, youPicture/ Reuters - 587 words
-
550 2001-02-17 47 BOLTON v BLACKBURN The second team in Division One takes on the team just below it and it promises to be an explosive tie. Bolton beat Blackburn 3-1 here last season, and drew 1-1 at Ewood Park earlier in550 words
-
Article, Illustration120 2001-02-17 47 ARSENAL has a fabulous home record, and will be feeling confident after its magnificent 1-0 away win at Lyon midweek. But Chelsea is a different side these days. Jesper Gronkjaer has added both depth and flair to a Chelsea team that was looking tired. Chelsea drewPicture/ Afp - 120 words
-
Article, Illustration426 2001-02-17 48 MICHAEL OWEN SPEAKS AFTER HIS TWO-GOAL FEAT AGAINST ROMA Michael Owen says he was never in doubt that he would recapture his best scoring form. No matter his recent fitness problems and barren Thursday, in front of new England coach Sven GoranReuters. - 426 words
-
Article195 2001-02-17 48 Onefootball.com. TORD Grip, Sven-Goran Eriksson's assistant, is elated by the showing of Premiership clubs in Europe this week, particularly Michael Owen*& match-winning performance for Liverpool against Roma on Thursday. "It looks very promising at the moment," he said, "Michael Owen was perfect." With Eriksson set toOnefootball.com. - 195 words
-
Article197 2001-02-17 48 AFP, AP SPURS chairman Sir Alan Sugar won £100,000 pounds ($260,000) in High Court libel damages yesterday over a newspaper article which dubbed him miserly in his stewardship of the club. The multi-millionaire businessman, 53, sued the Daily Mail over a December 1999 story which saidAFP, AP - 197 words
-
Article194 2001-02-17 48 AP, Reuters A WINDOW cleaner told a British court trying three Leeds United footballers that he saw defender Jonathan Woodgate kick out at an Asian youth, and then join in an attack on the youth and his friends. Andrew Clarke said when one of the Asian youthsAP, Reuters - 194 words
-
-
Page 46 Advertisements
-
Advertisement25 2001-02-17 46 -J. When the excitement reaches fever pitch WP Don't forget the Tiger! Because when the ball an ice cold Tiger Beer really hits the spot.25 words
-
-
Page 47 Advertisements
-
Advertisement196 2001-02-17 47 Two lucky readers will win 1 A f I k I JL trip for two to the \W\M I l\l Theatre of Dreams to watch W I IN M I IV I i I W their favourite Man U stars in action this season. .*V All you have to do196 words
-
-
Page 49 Advertisements
-
Advertisement74 2001-02-17 49 I |s) 151 si «i B K HBI ill'' ,u IP! I !i m M M■» 3B8? Mi MM W, i m 1 HK HP Hi ■HI Hi 1 r Rte- I I i A rm y< $m d %mM H |K MM fe;s- i i 1 -m HHPH H74 words
-
-
SPORTSTODAY
-
Article, Illustration618 2001-02-17 50 The host city for the 2008 Olympic Games will be chosen on July 13 this year. Beijing is one of the five candidate cities and the first an International Olympic Committee evaluation commission will visit on an assessment trip. (The other four cities are Osaka, Istanbul,Wire services.; Pictures/ Reuters, Ap - 618 words
-
Article, Illustration126 2001-02-17 50 IF Bering is successful in its bid for the Games, there is one veiy interesting prospect. Of scantily-clad men and women playing beach volleyball at Tiananmen Square, with the giant I portrait of Chairman Mao across the street looking down at them. The site was requested126 words
-
Article, Illustration741 2001-02-17 51 BRIAN MILLER - REPORTS BRIAN MILLER in KUALA LUMPUR MONEY talks. The golfers know it. Sponsors live for it. Here, at the Carlsberg Malaysian Open, the "elite" have been enticed by huge sums of money which, in the world of sport, is referred to as appearance fees. ItPicture/ Afp - 741 words
-
Article248 2001-02-17 51 Wire services. DAVID ROCASTLE: The former Arsenal and Leeds midfielder is fighting cancer. The 33-year-old has been diagnosed with a disease which attacks the immune system, and has been undergoing a course <5f chemotherapy for several weeks. "I can confirm that, unfortunately, David is suffering from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma,"Wire services. - 248 words
-
Article, Illustration492 2001-02-17 52 Brian Miller - CARLSBERG MALAYSIAN OPEN GOLF: DAY TWO By Brian Miller IN KUALA LUMPUR IT WAS a sight to warm the heart of any Singaporean. A finishing-hole leaderboard set up against the backdrop of oil palms stretching as far as the eye could see. There, in capital lettersPicture/ Afp - 492 words
-
Article81 2001-02-17 52 a. PLAY was suspended at 5pm because of rain and lightning. It left 22 flights and 66 golfers unable to complete the second round. Among the notables who will have to complete their interrupted round this morning are Vijay Singh (five-under with two holes to play), Padraig Harrington81 words
-
-
Page 52 Advertisements
-
Advertisement99 2001-02-17 52 Tiger Woods has not won in his last seven PGA Tour events. The statistics reflect a decline in his play from last year when he won nine times. 1. Tiger Woods' adjusted scoring average this season is 69.79. It is almost Wo shots off last year's record of 67.97. 2.99 words
-
Advertisement37 2001-02-17 52 [FREE MASSAGE I You don't have to travel North to experience j [1 Open Daily: 10.30 am to 11pm j§| Step into a zuorld of Indulgence Cf Comfort H 35 Selegie Road #06-00 Parklane Shopping Mall J37 words
-
Advertisement45 2001-02-17 52 BIQs SI El TTT (MAIN ORGANISER FSS SPORTS MARKETING PTE LTD) 11th 14th March 01 cho Hoiida^s SENTOSA RESORT ENTRANCE FEE: 11 SS180 (Members) m (Inclusive of FILA Products) FILA PRODUCTS a) 1 Drum Bag b 1 Water Bottle f) 3 Socks Register online www.fss-sports.com.sg45 words
-
-
Article, Illustration287 2001-02-17 53 mfiBUAW STOKER CRmCtSES MANAGER WPWER onefootball.com WHO said I can't stand the cold? Nigerian international Nwankwo Kanu (left) has criticised his manager, Arsene Wenger, for claiming that his form has suffered recently because he doesn't like playing in cold weather. Wenger had earlier come underonefootball.com; Picture/ Reuters - 287 words
-
462 2001-02-17 53 ANELKA RAGE AP SOMETHING must be wrong between Nicolas Anelka and his clubs. He seems to find fault with every club he joins. After scoring his first goad of the year, the moody French striker (left) targetted his fans with more comments.AP - 462 words
-
Page 54 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous742 2001-02-17 54 TVTODAY Lake Placid Masters of Deception Forget Paris TIIFVI Star Movies (Ch 58), 9pm Discovery Channel (Ch 12), Channel 5,7.1 Opm O. H A reptilian monster, and its appetite for 7pm Billy Crystal plays a basketball referee human beings, brings together a group Go behind-the-scenes with ClA's retired whose relationship742 words
-
-
Page 55 Advertisements
-
Advertisement326 2001-02-17 55 ,r specially concocted for all Pacific Internet |»lf A^Vl Subscribers. rawiiw iiiiciiici FREE Goodie Bag Subscribers must present the PrivteOrd to enjoy the offer. y o mOVB! Packed with healthy treats! Worth over $50! Spa Sessions to rejuvenate your soul For new Pacific Internet Subscribers only. II llfjiAf Refreshing Snoopy326 words
-