The New Paper, 27 May 2009

Lock icon This issue may only be viewed from the multimedia stations at NLB Libraries. See FAQ for more information.

Microfilm: NL30019
Total Pages: 48
1 56 The New Paper
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Title Section
    Lock icon Masthead
    12 1 the new paper 27 May 09 we 70 CENTS MICA (P) 193/11/2008
    12 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      69 1 O R I G I N A L the new paper TNP DOLLARS $100 the new paper ONLY ORIGINAL TNP DOLLARS PUBLISHED IN THE NEW PAPER ARE VALID Bid for MacBooks and iPod Nanos PAGE 12 FROM EASY CASH TO PAINT SPLASH S’pore youths lured by job with easy money
      69 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 1 Advertisements Column 2
      15 1 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL Exclusive interview with Messi: Ronaldo can shoot, Tevez can sing PAGE 50
      15 words
Page thumbnail Page 2/3
  • News
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon ‘Give my bank account number? No problem’
      1004 2/3  -  Youthsluredbyjobswitheasymoneydidn’tsuspect anything until loan sharks started harassing them REPORTS:GERALDINEYEO GERALDINE YEO ,LEDIATI TAN tnp@sph.com.sg THEnineyouthsthoughttheyhadland-ed the perfect part-time job. For four hours of work a day, they were paid between$50and$100. And it was easy work. All they had to do wasanswercallsfrom“clients”. Thecatch?Theyhadtorevealtheirpersonal and
      TNP PICTURE: CHOO CHWEE HUA; PICTURE COURTESY OF MELVIN  -  1,004 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Boss: No, I did nothing wrong
      392 2/3 NO,Ididn’tuseanyone’sICdetails to borrow money from loan sharks. No,Idon’townaproperty investment firm. No, I never hired any of the youths. Thesearetheboss’answersto the allegations made against him when The New Paper called him. HesaidinMandarin:“They borrowed money from loan sharks themselves.Nowtheycan’tpay backsotheyareblamingmeforit.” He said he was aware of
      392 words
    • Article
      Lock icon NUMBER OF CASES DOUBLE
      113 2/3 2,066Loansharkharassmentcases infirstquarteroflastyear 3,993Loansharkharassmentcases infirstquarterofthisyear THE number of loan shark harassment cases has nearly doubled in the past year because of the economic crisis. The problem has become so serious that Home Affairs Minister Wong Kan Seng said last month that the Government is considering making it
      113 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Loan sharks warn teens with bomb
      451 4  -  REPORT:VIVIEN VIVIEN CHAN vivienc@sph.com.sg HE borrowed $500 from loan sharks, but was late in repaying it. When the 18-year-old teenager finally paid up a few days after the deadline, he was told that his debt had snowballed to $8,000. On the day when he
      PICTURES: LIANHE WANBAO  -  451 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Church group members harass student for days
      539 5  -  They approach him outside school, ask for handphone number, then keep calling and sending SMSes REPORT:VEENABHARWANI VEENA BHARWANI veenab@sph.com.sg THEYhangaroundoutsidesecondaryschoolsandapproachstudents.These men then give Bibles to the students and talktothemaboutGod. The men, usually in their 30s, then ask the students fortheirhandphonenumbersandurgethemtoattend cellgroupmeetingsintheirchurch. ThisiswhatsomestudentsfromGreenviewSecondary in
      539 words
    • News Parliament
      • Article
        Lock icon Of snakes & rats and one-legged ducks
        164 6/7  - Of snakes rats and one-legged ducks REPORT: NG TZE YONG tzeyong@sph.com.sg HIS was an impassioned, if animal-inspired, speech about political freedom. Hers was a lawyerly, scholarly response, with touches of sarcasm. In Parliament on Monday, Workers’ Party leader Low Thia Khiang paid the PAP a back-handed compliment,sayingitwas“notanestofsnakesandrats”. But later in
        164 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon WHAT IF WORKERS' PARTY LEADER LOW THIA KHIANG vs WHAT WORKS PAP MP INDRANEE RAJAH
        644 6/7 MRLOW: The PAPisnot “anest ofsnakes and rats”,soitmay be able to check itself. Even if it breaks up, the remaining half can still run the country. But it is only an elected opposition that can provide
        TNP ILLUSTRATION: SIMON ANG  -  644 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Go local, Temasek holds key
        361 6/7  -  REPORT: LEDIATI TAN ledtan@sph.com.sg TEMASEK Holdings should play a bigger role in nurturing companies with deep roots in Singapore. TwoMPs– NMP LooChoon Yong and Mr Liang Eng Hwa, MP for Holland-Bukit TimahGRC made apitch forthis in Parliament yesterday. Dr Loo suggested having two Temaseks– Temasek
        361 words
  • Page 2/3 Advertisements
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      217 4 Look out for our Sports Noon Edition tomorrow SPORTS NOON EDITION newpaperthe A publication of CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL Who will be champions BARCELONA v MANCHESTER UTD The IRs will hire. V< Do you have m<S what it takes? Learn From The Best To Be The BEST! Be Amongst The FIRST
      217 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 4 Advertisements Column 2
      3 4 –AdditionalreportingbyHanYongming, newsroom intern
      3 words
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 5 Advertisements Column 1
      72 5 Family Restaurant ik since 1990 We specialise in North South Indian Cuisines Our In-House Specialties: Spicy Jumbo Prawn/Crabs Madras Masala Chicken Naan, Kebab, Chapati, Poori Tandoori Varieties (oven-fresh) Strawberry Lassi 20 Varieties of Thosai/Prata: Masala, Egg, Crispy, etc. EUNOS COMMUNITY CLUB 1 80 Bedok Reservoir Rd Blk 615) Open daily
      72 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 5 Advertisements Column 2
      133 5 WJ DIPLOMA TO DEGREE IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT Australia Academy (AAHM) of Hospitality Management DIPLOMA IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT AAHM ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT University of UK Glouchestershire DEGREE IN HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND-UK) IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT Other Hospitality Programmes 1) Diploma in Integrated Resort Management (With Casino
      133 words
Page thumbnail Page 6/7
  • Page 6/7 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 6/7 Advertisements Column 1
      13 6/7 EducateS’poreanstobe more gracious /PAGE 8 CINEMA IN YOUR HOME: DIGITAL LIFE SHOWS HOW
      13 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 6/7 Advertisements Column 2
      163 6/7 Enjoy safe and effective skincare solutions at $28 CLEAR ACNE MARKS IN 4 WEEKS LHE™ photothermolysis emts red and green light to reduce swellings and eradicate pimple-causing bacteria, resulting in a clearer healthier complexion. FACE LIFTING AND BODY SHAPING Capactivie radio waves stimulates production of elastin and collagen for skin
      163 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Local News watch
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon HIT-AND-RUN:
      53 8 HIT-AND-RUN:Alorryrammedintoanotherlorryalong Lorong Sesuai in Bukit Batok yesterday morning, causing it to tip over onto its side. The lorry was carrying workers from a cleaning company. Four people were injured and they were sent to National University Hospital. The driver who caused the accident fled from the scene. PICTURE: SHIN
      PICTURE: SHIN MIN DAILY NEWS  -  53 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Educate S’poreans to be more gracious
      262 8 PARLIAMENT THE apparent lack of civility and gracious behaviour during the recent Association of Women for Action and Research (Aware) saga shows that Singapore is still lagging behind in graciousness, said MP Lim Biow Chuan (Marine Parade GRC) yesterday. He urged schools to teach
      262 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon April output up by 25%
      95 8 APRIL’S manufacturing numbers rebounded following a record plunge in March, thanks largely to a vast turnaround in the volatile pharmaceutical sector. Industrial production declined just 0.5 per cent last month from a year ago for its seventh straight month of slump, said the Economic Development
      95 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Budget airlines doing well but Changi’s traffic fell
      126 8 LOW-COST airlines that carried 12.3 per cent of Changi Airport’s total passenger traffic last year are taking an increasing share of the pie. Today, two out of 10 flights are operated by low-cost carriers. Transport Minister Raymond Lim made special mention of
      126 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon $3m worth of illegal cigarettes go up in smoke
      106 8 FIVE million sticks of contraband cigarettes were burnt in an incinerator yesterday afternoon. Workers tossed the packs and cartons into two garbage trucks from their storage location at a Sin- gapore Customs warehouse along Keppel Road. The illegal smokes weighed about
      106 words
    • News NTU Student’s Death
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Clue in every drop of blood
        763 9  -  Bloodstain patterns indicate struggle inProf’soffice REPORT: CHONG SHIN YEN,AMANDA YONG tnp@sph.com.sg THE courtroom became a classroom of sorts yesterday, with blood stains being the subject of discussion. Those present were given a crash course on how investigators piece together events based on the blood
        ST FILE PICTURE  -  763 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon S’pore vs China
      557 10/11  -  Badminton finals between junior colleges turn into... Han Yongming –HanYongming,newsroomintern SINGAPORE 2 Foreign Talent 0. Thatwasthe “score”inthe National Inter-School “A” Division badminton finals at the Jurong East Sports Hall yesterday. The all-Singapore boys and girls teams from Raffles Institution (RJC) beat the all-foreign girls team and almost
      TNP PICTURES: NG XI JIE  -  557 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon VJC scores double win
      137 10/11  -  Veena Bharwani IT’Spower toboth the boys and girlsat Victoria Junior College (VJC). For the first time in its history, VJC bagged boththe boys and girls“A” division Football Championship titles. On 22 May, the girls team beat arch rivals St Andrews JC by three goals to one
      137 words
    • News TNP Auction
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Go Apple with your TNP$
        330 12  -  Han Yongming –HanYongming,newsroomintern HEWANTSyoutobuyintotheApplelifestyle.AndwithTheNewPaperDollars(TNP$),ithasneverbeeneasiertogoApple. UpforgrabsinthisseriesofTheNewPaperAuction are 10 iPod Nanos, a MacBook and a MacBook Pro fromEpicentre. When you buy Apple, you get more than a gadget, saysMrJimmyFong,44,thefounderandbossofApple resellerEpicentre. “We don’t just sell you parts,” he chuckles. “What yougetisaseamlessexperience.” It starts with the way Apple smoothly
        TNP PICTURE: MOHD ISHAK  -  330 words
  • Page 8 Miscellaneous
Page thumbnail Page 9
  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 9 Advertisements Column 1
      147 9 NOW OPEN AT NEW SAFRA JURONG CLUBHOUSE (333 Boon Lay Way next to Jurong Point) V o'o r^ Opening Specials .r> ahflVe Simply spend $40 and above for Lunch to receive a <10 Return Dinner Voucher 1 7-v y- 1 O /> T&Cs apply Set Lunch Steak at $10.30++ only
      147 words
Page thumbnail Page 10/11
  • Page 10/11 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 10/11 Advertisements Column 1
      127 10/11 Escape Theme Park and Wild Wild Wet will be closed for Family Day Out with U on Sat, 30 May 2009. Admission for Carnival ticket holders DeCard Members only. Thank you for your kind support understanding. CSCAPE XI AH Wild Wild Wet Mon, Wed Fri: 1 pm 7pm Sat, Sun,
      127 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 10/11 Advertisements Column 2
      275 10/11 BMC Academy Your Lifelong Learning Partner Since 1966 We're Approachable, Affordable Active... Talk to Us... You 7/ be glad you did! Ca^Trust Now You Pay Course Title Training Hours Normal Fees 1) Diploma in Hotel Management CTH(UK) 2) Advanced Diploma in Hotel Management CTH(UK) 8/10mths $5279.50 8/10mths $5928.50 3) International
      275 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 10/11 Advertisements Column 3
      144 10/11 HOT STORY Call us. If story is published you get this HOT PHONE HOTLINE 1800 733 44 55 thenewpaper Samsun g SGH-E251 What you e online.. you a s WW V u Pay for... 2D/w 29^jlZ<>09 llRRR BtRCH RESORT PORT DICKSON i» 4k*. r m n jMalgys[QjslBest;Gorpbr'ate Family Day Destination.2008
      144 words
Page thumbnail Page 12
  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 12 Advertisements Column 1
      15 12 If you are listening to thisn you are the Resistance JOHN CONNOR 1 DM TO
      15 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 12 Advertisements Column 2
      177 12 The N ew Paper Cut collect TNP$ from page 1 of The New Paper, and bid for what you want shown here. AUCTION SERIES 3 (From 25 May -7 June) Min. Bid: TNP$4,000 MacBook 2.0 GHz SMS Code: C2 Min. Bid: TNP$6,000 MacBook Pro 2.4 GHz SMS Code: C1 Min.
      177 words
Page thumbnail Page 13
  • Global News watch
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon BIRTH OF NEW ICON:
      38 13 Contestants in the 40th annual Kinetic Grand Championship raced their Octo-mum people-powered kinetic sculpture in California last Saturday. The championship is a three-day 68km bicycle race over land, sand, mud and water. PICTURE: REUTERS
      PICTURE: REUTERS  -  38 words
    • Article
      Lock icon HK unveils $3 billion relief package
      277 13 ECONOMIC STIMULUS MEASURES AFP HONG Kong yesterday unveiled economic stimulus measures totalling HK$16.8 billion ($3.12 billion) in a bid to counter the impact of the global financial downturn on the territory. Financial Secretary John Tsang announced the relief package in response to what he
      AFP  -  277 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon N Korea fires 2 more missiles
      113 13 AP AFP NORTH Korea launched tests yesterday of two more short-range missiles, a day after conducting a nuclear test, news reports said, pushing the regime’s confrontation with world powers further despite the threat of UN Security Council action. Two missiles one ground-to-air, the other
      AP; AFP  -  113 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon 2,000 in quarantine over H1N1 flu on cruise ship
      117 13 AFP MORE than 2,000 cruise ship passengers have been asked to quarantine themselves for a week after eight passengers and a crew member tested positive for H1N1 flu. Two five-year-old boys, who arrived in Sydney onboard the Pacific Dawn after IT
      AFP  -  117 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon M’sian economy to shrink by more than forecasted 1%
      106 13 AFP MALAYSIA’S export-driven economy is expected to shrink by more than the forecast contraction of 1 per cent this year, a minister said yesterday. In March, the government warned the economy could contract by 1 per cent this year despite a
      AFP  -  106 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon 21 arrested but strike will go on
      619 14 Perakopposition’shungerstrike WELCOME to a new season of Perak drama. This is what some netizens have labelled the almost-daily political debacle happening in this northern Malaysian state. And they were right. Yesterday, police arrested 19 demonstrators, including eight opposition assemblymen, shortly after the Pakatan
      PICTURE: AP  -  619 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Boy flees shelter home with cage as bedroom
      301 14 A MOTHER was horrified to learn that her son, whom she thought was well taken care of in a shelter, was instead placed in a cage-like cell and shackled at the ankles, and sometimes served cold food. The 17-year-old was also forced
      PICTURE: CHINA PRESS  -  301 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Any takers for Obama tickets? Anyone? Anyone?
      537 15 USPRESIDENT’SVEGASFUNDRAISER HIS charisma may have been compared to that of a pop idol. But the sale of tickets for his fundraiser has not matched that of concerts by Celine Dion–atleastinLasVegas. President Barack Obama is scheduled to attend a series of fundraisers in Los
      PICTURE: AP  -  537 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Brand HIV patients on their behinds with logo
      209 15 AFRICAN POLITICIAN: CHECKyourprospectivelover’s behind to see if he or her is HIV-positive.They’rebrandedwith warning logos. That’sacontroversialproposal by a politician in Swaziland, Africa, to slow the spread of the disease in there. Stop spread of disease MP Timothy Myeni has suggested making tests compulsory
      209 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Termite-ridden tree snaps, smashes cab
      467 16 HEwantedtotakeanapafteradayofdriving,sothe cabby, known only as Mr Chan, 58, parked hiscabalongaroad. Barely 15 minutes later at 3.50am, he was jolted fromhissleepbyarudeshock. A 14m-tall Flame of the Forest tree on the opposite sideoftheroad,threelanesaway,crashedintohiscar. Fortunately, Mr Chan had lowered his seat, otherwise,hecouldhavesufferedsevereheadinjuriesasthe treeseverelydentedtherightfrontroofofthetaxi. The impact was so great
      PICTURES: ORIENTAL DAILY NEWS  -  467 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Down Under tops in surviving recession
      241 16 AN INTERNATIONAL business confidence survey has put Australia as the country to best survive the current recession. As part of the survey, Servcorp asked 7,500 international businessmen from more than 24 nations to identify countries they believe are surviving the crisis the best. One
      TNP ILLUSTRATION: CHNG CHOON HIONG  -  241 words
    • News Flu Watch
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon A statue of me?
        619 17 Statueof‘Patient Zero’planned in Mexico AFP HE WAS the face of Influenza A (H1N1) when the outbreak spread from Mexico in March. And now, a state in eastern Mexico is to erect a statue of the small boy suspected of being the first patient of H1N1 there.
        AFP; TPICTURE: AFP  -  619 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Masks sold out? You can make them out of sanitary pads
        297 17 AFP AS Japanese shops run out of face masks amid the H1N1 outbreak, local authorities and bloggers are offering tips on making your own masks from paper towels, coffee filters and even sanitary pads. The western city of Tatsuno
        AFP; PICTURE: REUTERS  -  297 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Broke on ‘bling’
      482 18 IT AIN’T da real thing, but down-sized bling seems to be the recipe as the global recession cramps the style of hip-hop artists and fans. Add the increase of Internet piracy eating into the record sales of artistes, rappers are finding it hard to afford that ubiquitous
      PICTURES: AP  -  482 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon A cue ball wizard in diapers
      280 18 AP A NEW YORK toddler still in diapers has a growing reputation as a pool shark with a mean bank shot even though he has to stand on a chair to reach the table. Two-year-oldKeith O’Dell Jr from upstate New York has pool shooting
      AP; PICTURE: AP  -  280 words
  • Page 13 Miscellaneous
Page thumbnail Page 14
Page thumbnail Page 15
  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 15 Advertisements Column 1
      142 15 SRUCOnY100PLUS pflssion Run 2004 EXPERIENCE THE PASSION EXPERIENCE THE RUN SPECIALTHANKS from the Organising Committee Dear guests, sponsors, and runners. You have experienced the Run. You have experienced the PAssion. Thank you. The event was a success because of your support and participation. See you in 2010! SPONSORS PARTNERS Title
      142 words
Page thumbnail Page 16
Page thumbnail Page 17
Page thumbnail Page 18
  • Page 18 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 18 Advertisements Column 1
      147 18 ome for ravcholojcjy clas» fori-day for FREE! Articulation of the degree programme to a renowned Australian University accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. CALL OR SMS NOW 6337 7727/ 8222 2577 Online enquiry info@schoolofappliedstudies.edu.sg Progression Pathway Foundation Diploma in Applied Psychology* (Full-Time 3 mths) A class of discovery! Get
      147 words
Page thumbnail Page 19
  • You
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon CLICK
      41 19 FROM READER SITI HAJAR BTE MALI IGNORED: Our reader spotted this man sleeping in a planter at Golden Landmark and felt that security officers should have woken him up. E-mail your pictures with your name and contact number to tnpclick@sph.com.sg
      41 words
    • Article
      Lock icon INTERNET HOT BITES
      61 19 On how to create the Cristiano Ronaldos of Singapore: “FASorGovt shouldsend our mostpromising30 national players overseas to train and play with various professional clubs around the world, say ineasternand western Europe.” creativesti02 “First,you haveto haveinterestinthe sport.One way to develop interest is to watch someone with sublime skill
      61 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Ban sale of animals to be kept as pets
      297 19 FROM READER MR SOMAN S/O PALANISAMY Dumping of pets IREFERtothereport“Petownersdumpdogs on Ubin” (The New Paper, 25 May). Such pet owners are very irresponsible and definitely oblivious to the feelings of animals. As the owner of two lovely dogs, I am concerned
      297 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon It was step-down in alert level, not inconsistency
      210 19 DrLew Yii Jen Director, Clinical Services National Healthcare Group (NHG) Polyclinics WEREFERtotheletter,“Why inconsistency on face masks at polyclinics?”(TheNewPaper,22 May), by Mr David Soh Jin Hoe. Since the outbreak of the InfluenzaA(H1N1)-2009,NHG Polyclinics, among the many healthcare providers in Singapore, had geared itself
      210 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon SPEAK
      32 19 On teachers posting mistakes made by their students online: “Ithink it’sfineaslong as the students’identities arenot exposed. But I think the teachers should also put up the correct answer.” MrChristopherTan, 32, financemanager
      32 words
  • Page 19 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 19 Advertisements Column 1
      59 19 YOUR VIEWS E-mail tnptalk@sph.com.sg or write to The New Paper, 1000 Toa Payoh North, Level 6, Annexe Block, Singapore *****4 Forverification,we needthe writer’sfull name andcontact number (preferably a handphone). We reserve the right to edit letters. By your submission, it is deemed that you have granted us the right to
      59 words
Page thumbnail Page 20/21
  • Show
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Idol to HOST IDOL?
      656 20/21  -  Singapore Idol 2 winner Hady Mirza may take over from 987DJDaniel Ong REPORT: GERMAINE LIM gerlim@sph.com.sg CHANGEseemstobethisyear’sbuzzword–eventhe upcoming Singapore Idol 2009 can’t escape fromitsclutches. Daniel Ong is not returning as co-host of the local realitysingingcompetition. GurmitSinghissettocontinueashost. Despitereceivingpraisewhenhehostedthesecond season with Gurmit in 2006, Daniel said the show’s
      656 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Hosting Idol 'insult' for Hady?
      178 20/21 Hosting Idol 'insult for Hady? WILLHady’s returntoSingaporeIdol ashost be a step down from his Asian Idol pedestal? Atleast that’swhat television viewers and Daniel Ong think so. Hady is, after all, the Singapore Idol 2 winner and the first Asian Idol. His twin victories should have propelled him into stardom. Instead,
      178 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Say hi to Brangelina forme
      701 22  -  What I miss about Cannes after18years–andwhatIdon’t SYLVIA TOH PAIK CHOO paikchoo@sph.com.sg CALL it lucking in or Murphy’s Law, but in 20 years of the Cannes Film Festival, the two years I did not attend, guess who was there? Only Prince Charles and Princess Diana in
      PICTURES: REUTERS,AFP  -  701 words
    • Show Gadgets & Games
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Light in weight but it is no lightweight
        319 23  -  New Asus netbook is great for surfing for hours on-the-go REPORT: TAN MAE LYNN maelynn@sph.com.sg STYLISHplastic.Sounds odd, but if you’ve seen the new Asus Eee PC 1008HA Seashell series, you’ll know what I mean. Wherelooksareconcerned,itsslim,curvyformand glossyplasticcovergivesitachicappearance. As one colleague aptly said, it
        PICTURES: ASUS  -  319 words
    • Show Party Animal
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon When Ave Maria almost became Mamma Mia
        508 24  -  IVAN LIM PARTY ANIMAL pjlim@sph.com.sg ICAN’T remember a wedding dinner where I enjoyed myself more, and it wasn’t even because I was part of the entertainment. It definitely wasn’t the amount of drinks and the food barely kept me alive. But the company
        508 words
  • Page 20/21 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 20/21 Advertisements Column 1
      27 20/21 BRANGELINA In Cannes for cartoons PAGE 22 m I c I V .1 Av m TNP DESIGN: PRADIP KUMAR SIKDAR PICTURES: KENNETH KOH, AFP, THE STRAITS TIMES
      27 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 20/21 Advertisements Column 2
      118 20/21 FreiyCme^myasy Hire LIKE Without 'i?Friendship TheiSku Without Sun Callers must be 18 years above. A friendly reminder:Do exercise caution prudence when meeting up with new friends for the first time. Customer service/ Request to bar number: 6873 6058. Service by JP Tech Pte Ltd. 6347 1780 phaf for FREE 1900
      118 words
Page thumbnail Page 22
Page thumbnail Page 23
  • Page 23 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 23 Advertisements Column 1
      101 23 HOT STORY Call us. If story is published you get this HOTLINE 1800 733 44 55 Samsun g SGH-E251 thenewpaper HOT PHONE Tempting for Real FUN Talk? f 4 f 1900 m 0 0 a 90c/min Chat with our BEST 20 e Try the FRESHies First 45 sees FREE 1900B
      101 words
Page thumbnail Page 24
  • Page 24 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 24 Advertisements Column 1
      115 24 v uwwl iiiiii@ii@lM@iii|iii 10QI660 IMFr^lib^ffOIOO^OOOOi FrGRfirT<%i6i(i)bft6oiMPrr^ii^r!Roi0otooooif Callers must be 18 above. Calls are charged at $0.99/min and 3G calls are charged at $1,99/min. Exercise precautions when meeting with friends from this service. Meeting in large groups is strongly advised. Deny Access/ Complaints/ Helpline 6100 7224. May receive free promotional messages.
      115 words
Page thumbnail Page 25
  • Page 25 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 25 Advertisements Column 1
      56 25 OUT NOW! SUTRA JUNE '09 S RESIPl KHAS OARI ISTANA Mil dulu merana kini hawa BMW hahwin j lari' 1 Pelaburan va/ib unitik lelaki saja SE SO M r a P a Mand/kan Jenazah? Kilt Bi-Sex IN THE CITY They have sex with men and seek relationship with women. Get
      56 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 25 Advertisements Column 2
      6 25 FEATURES, VIEWS, REVIEWS, INTERVIEWS EXCLUSIVE GIVEAWAYS
      6 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 25 Advertisements Column 3
      62 25 REDEEM THIS COLLECTIBLE POSTER THIS WEEKEND To get your exclusive full-size glossy print of our Terminator Salvation poster, just take both parts of the published poster you’ve collected over the past two weeks, together with this Thursday’s cover, to the following Buzz Pods this Saturday and Sunday. While stocks last
      62 words
  • Page 25 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Lock icon Page 25 Miscellaneous Column 1
      354 25 WATCH’EM Howie Do It Star World (StarHub Ch 18), 8pm In this new hidden-camera comedy series, folkswhobelievethatthey’reauditioningto appear on TV are thrown into outrageous situations by disguised host Howie Mandel of Deal Or No Deal fame. Here Come The Newlyweds 2 Season Pass (SingTel mio TV), on demand In the
      354 words
Page thumbnail Page 26
  • Page 26 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 26 Advertisements Column 1
      713 26 VA p 1 Further your studies Upgrade yourself now to better your career prospects when the economy recovers. see Education Feature -> l c\< I f Come onboard! I t W f Established travel agency looking for sales executives. See Class-S31 eS Property consultancy services Obtain professional advice on mortgage
      713 words
Page thumbnail Page 27
  • Page 27 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 27 Advertisements Column 1
      346 27 Business Needs Business Needs Business Needs Business Needs Business Needs Business Needs We Buy new/used/spoilt laptop,computer,pda,digital camera,voucher,plasma tv,LCD,projector, games console,Psp,Ps3 Station,X-Box,branded bags,GPS Nuvi Garmin etc FAST CASH!! 24hours Islandwide Collection Buy Back All Bigital Gadgets Benny $600 $3500 $600 $900 $600 $3500 $1800 Centrino Duo C2 Computer P4 LCD Plasma
      346 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 27 Advertisements Column 2
      118 27 CPF INVESTMENT Monthly Review Fast Reliable CALL DEREK 8 3 5 7 4 8 2 7 CPF INVESTMENT GOOD RETURNS FAST RELIABLE 100% Approval Call Daniel 8243 8660 FAST LOAN UP TO $10,000 FAST APPROVAL PAY INTEREST ONLY FULL PAYMENT 24 MONTHS LATER *****737 Gilbert READIEX CREDIT Great Rewards through
      118 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 27 Advertisements Column 3
      126 27 DEBT PROBLEMS?? Cancelled Facilities; Legal Action Seizure Auction; Facing Bankruptcy Writ Of Summon; Credit Card Debt 3.De Credit Consultancy Services Pls call 9050 0288 (24-hrs hotline) For Free Consultation Our Consultants Will Assist You to Resolve Your Problems Through The Banks Lawyers NEED CASH? SIGN UP! NEW/ UPGRADE HP LINE
      126 words
Page thumbnail Page 28
  • Page 28 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 28 Advertisements Column 1
      507 28 Digital Gadgets Digital Gadgets Digital Gadgets Digital Gadgets Digital Gadgets Digital Gadgets Digital Gadgets Digital Gadgets Laptop Wanted For High Price. .WE BUY New/Used Laptop k P4-Centrino/Laptop: m Centrino: $300-$2000 rCenlrino Duo, Core 2 Duo: $500-$5000 PEARLS CENTRE #03-27 nAlllll noon 0l"i~70 EUTONG SEN ST. (BESIDE OUTRAMMRT) UHlr III OOOSI
      507 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 28 Advertisements Column 2
      60 28 Health wnzEnspn Pretty, charming experienced therapists Local, Young Masseuses Relaxing Massage 1 Coleman Street #B1 -29/30 The Adelphi (Opposite Funan Ctr) 12.30pm 11pm Tel: 6333-9322 WSIiAQE NEW HlMLtK #02-19, Peninsula Shopping Ctr (Tel: *****141/*****170 L(multi-racial masseuse) "H nmmnsia. Beauty Services I New Faces! New Management! I 221 Balestier#0tj03l Rocca Balestier
      60 words
Page thumbnail Page 29
  • Page 29 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 29 Advertisements Column 1
      312 29 Health Health Health S<PA 1 On reen Located amongst the luxuriant greenery of Seletar. We offer you ultra-sophisticated spa facilities an unforgettable experience Our Price is RIGHT!! Our customers are responding!!! Promotion Extended due to overwhelming demand \rrf Enjoy the BEST Thai/Shiatsu [Onto massage by our charming therapists. VIP rooms
      312 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 29 Advertisements Column 2
      141 29 Health Health MB -4Wiactive New Facilities SWEDISH SHIATSU THAI Sauna, Steam Bath, Foot Reflexology, Hot Pool, Theatre Room Coffee Lounge provide the best facilities to pampe'i you Dell< Group of 4 Friends I CIO US Pood Drinks Enjoy 1 FREE Massage 6264 2002/6264 0220 241 Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim #02-01 (Next
      141 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 29 Advertisements Column 3
      231 29 Health Health Canberra Health Spa 10 Jalan Tampang, Sembawang Garden Arcade S'pore *****4 (opp. Sembawang Shopping Centre) @6752 4844, 6755 5791 Shiatsu/ Swedish/ Japanese/ Balinese/ Thai/ Hawaii Wave Massage Individual Rooms with' Shower Attached Facial/ Foot Reflexology Aroma Spa Hot Pool Steam/ Sauna Theatre Room (SCV) Cafeteria Business Hours: 11am
      231 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 29 Advertisements Column 4
      17 29 Crystal Fim Massage Centre Massage including Facilities "kTel: *****328/9 100 Jalan Sultan #04-53 Sultan Plaza F/neer f> >
      17 words
Page thumbnail Page 30
  • Page 30 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 30 Advertisements Column 1
      175 30 Health Health Free Snack Drinks (z-eafoe-,V Massage ,Y Sauna, Steambath ,Y Individual room with attached bathroom adjustable Air-conditioni V Restroom 1, Marine Parade Central #05-01 Parkway Centre (above MacDonald) Business Hour: 11am-11pn IT6348 2988 I 6348 2822 'eaarne Health Spa No.9 Japanese Garden Road Tel: 6265 6612/6265 ***** Biz. Hours:
      175 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 30 Advertisements Column 2
      107 30 Wealth S'iinea (^enhe Individual room with shower attached •Gym/Steam bath Many new masseuses available 60 Eu Tong Sen St #03-14/18 Furama Hotel Tel: *****249 *****249 Open Daily: 1 1 am-1 1 pm Shu Xin Beauty Newly Opened Facial Therapy Skilled Cosy ambience Tel: *****010 Blk 162 Bt Merah Central #02-3555
      107 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 30 Advertisements Column 3
      1 30 j
      1 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 30 Advertisements Column 4
      98 30 FACTORY PRICE!! kitchen cabinet, room cabinet, old cabinet changeof new door. 9834-5461 6741-3677 FILIPINO MAID FOR IMMED TRANSFER we help maids, looking for job CM (J*****1D) Call*****141 PROPERTY LOAN CONSULTANTS Professional Advisory in Mortgages Loans for Sellers/ Buyers Arrangement of LEGAL LOANS thru financial institutions Immediate Approval CapitalPoint Consultancy P/L
      98 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 30 Advertisements Column 5
      106 30 Personal Needs Personal Needs ULTRASONIC LIPOSUCTION RADIO FREQUENCY 1stTrial:Now $88* Fast Effective Results Before After: Before After: AS? Carlisle Pte Ltd 62A Temple St. (Chinatown) Tel: 6227 5488 Legal short term loan low interest rate For HDB Flat Sellers Only Loan approval within 24-hrs Repayment loan with interest after HDB
      106 words
Page thumbnail Page 31
  • Page 31 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 31 Advertisements Column 1
      207 31 Personal Needs HIGHEST FOR Pawn tickets Goldbar White gold Silver Diamond Rolex etc Gold, Jewellery Branded Watches from any country 1ST Jewellery ***** 5500 Pearls Centre #04-04 S6396 5500 Sim Lim Tower #03-43 ***** 5500 people's Park Complex #03-67| ***** 5500 &Dl 178X0, All Branded N I Watches, Diamond, I
      207 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 31 Advertisements Column 2
      230 31 Properties Properties HDB SELLERS Free Valuation/High Deposit Bankruptacy/ Divorce/ Repossession/ Administrator case welcome Loans Arrangeable from Legal Finance Sell Within 14 Days HDB BUYERS Buy at $0K HLE/ Bank A.I.P. Application Fast Reliable Service Mr Lim Sylvester: 8366 4444 (24/7) C w HSR HDB Sellers Welcome HDB Buyers $0 Cash
      230 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 31 Advertisements Column 3
      163 31 Education Courses Education Courses I D •i(i] ©u european university CENTER FOR MANAGEMENT STUDIES ATTENTION GCE N' LEVEL 0' LEVEL GRADUATES. YOU CAN GET A UNIVERSITY DEGREE IN 3 YEARS! Registration is now opened for 2009 intake. Enrol early as vacancies are limited. Free Talks Today at Campus: 10am, 2pm
      163 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 31 Advertisements Column 4
      33 31 HDB/ PRIVATE Renovation package upto $20K for buyers Immediate deposit Negative sale welcome Shortest time selling Divorce/ Bankruptcy/ Administrator Advance rental 9189-3607 $50 NETT! 3+1 Lowest price g’teed! No deposit/ P-plate/ Malaysia 8161-4460
      33 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 31 Advertisements Column 5
      92 31 Education Courses MATHS SPECIALIST With "Money Back Guaranteed! Attend our 1-HR Free Preview to discover how your child Can Score 'A' in Maths with Min Effort and Time! j 1 Results-Oriented Ex-Teacher! Bilingual! All Subjects! 16 yrs Experience! Results Guaranteed! 9272-2021 QUALITY HOME TUITION ’We make the DIFFERENCE in your
      92 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 31 Advertisements Column 6
      48 31 OXFORD HOME TUITION Reliable Experienced Tutors Grads/ Undergrads Teachers << Any Area >> P r i 1 6 Eng, Maths, Science, 2nd Lang Sec 1 5/ ’A’ levels/ JC: A/E Maths, H1/H2/H3 Maths, Physics, Chem, Biology, Eng, GP, 2nd Lang, A/cs (POA), Lit, Econ Hist, Geog, Social Studies Tel: 6362-1413
      48 words
Page thumbnail Page 32
  • Page 32 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 32 Advertisements Column 1
      454 32 Preparing for better days In a climate where jobs are scarce, why not take the opportunity to upgrade? Written by Wong Wei Chen Mention "rat race" and you'll probably invite lots of frowns and pejorative exclamations about how this phenomenon is unhealthy and threatens the social fabric. Granted that detractors
      454 words
Page thumbnail Page 33
  • Page 33 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 33 Advertisements Column 1
      274 33 I BOSTON Boston Business School A 520 North Bridge Road #03-01 Wisma Alsagoff Singapore *****2 K tj Tel: 6238 7638 Fax: 6238 81 78 Email: enquiry@bostonbiz.edu.sg B km re, Your Success Jgspitality Industry W£Hyi*§| l SlHOty, Hot.l «nd Casino i= Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality (UK) is approved by Ofqual
      274 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 33 Advertisements Column 2
      25 33 Good paying jobs available inside Career Choice A job feature of CATS FASTADS in The New Paper every Thursday. MATS BUY IT-SELL IT• FIND IT
      25 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 33 Advertisements Column 3
      167 33 HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY Ranked Top in United Kingdom wwwhwacuk Qualified as a BCA Class 1 Technical Controller 608 graduates: promoted, salary raised, joined statutory boards Passing Rate: Employed BSc/ MSc Degree Construction Project Management Facilities Management Quantity Surveying Earlv Bird Course fees: BSc $11,600 MSc $16,500 Early bird $2 000 (MSc
      167 words
Page thumbnail Page 34
  • Page 34 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 34 Advertisements Column 1
      125 34 CATS FastadsJOBS Toll-free: 1 800-289-9988 Immed Vacancy for ADMIN ASSISTANT Jurong 5½-day work Min ’O’ level Proficient in MS Word Excel Experience in work permit application will an advantage Able to work independently Email CV to hr@ecoplus.com.sg TELESALES EXECUTIVES needed Foreigners Welcome Experienced in Call Centre Basic/ trnpt allowance/ commission
      125 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 34 Advertisements Column 2
      281 34 Call Centre/ Call Centre/ Call Centre/ Tele-marketing I Tele-marketing I Tele-marketing FULL-TIME SALES REPRESENTATIVE (CALL CENTRE) The job: Your daily responsibilities include serving advertisers needs, identifying prospective advertisers and cross selling a full range of products over the telephone. In this job, you are required to meet sales targets. Requirements:
      281 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 34 Advertisements Column 3
      75 34 EXPERIENCED HOTEL CLEANER to work in Sentosa from 7am-3pm Require to wash ladies’ toilets FLOAT TEAM CLEANER with driving licence Attractive salary Only S’poreans PR Walk in: 9am-12pm or 2pm-5pm Blk 25 Kallang Ave #01-02 (Lavender MRT) Call 6297-8487 AS MUCH AS $1800 MINIMUM MTHLY INCOME. Established courier requires: Despatch
      75 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 34 Advertisements Column 4
      32 34 DESPACTH RIDER required Speak English Own transport 5½ days week Call *****721 ext 105 for interview PART TIME DESPATCH RIDERS Flexible working hours Islandwide High Commission Bi-monthly pay 5A Tyrwhitt Road 8288-7360
      32 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 34 Advertisements Column 5
      194 34 Established spa at Chinatown requires 1. BEAUTICIAN 2. BODY THERAPIST High salary commission Part/ Full-time S’porean/ PR only With experience Pls call *****655 Spa in Outram requires Beauty Consultant cum Therapist Flexible working hrs with 10 mths bonus Sales motivated independent Min 3 yrs experience, able to work on weekends
      194 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 34 Advertisements Column 6
      85 34 WALK IN INTERVIEW WAITRESS/ WAITER FULL TIME AND PART TIME Date: Wednesday 27 May 2009 Time: 4 7 pm Venue: L’Artisan Bistro Bar 400 Orchard Road, Orchard Towers #01-11 Call: 9633-4855 (after 11am) New Concept Dessert Cafe Iluma (Bugis) requires Waiters/ Waitress No experienced required Young energetic Able to work
      85 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 34 Advertisements Column 7
      68 34 Health Centre in Town requires MASSEUSE Charming attractive looking S’poreans/ M’sian/ PR We provide large customer base Call *****142 Francis Karaoke Disco Pub located at Boat Quay looking for 1) Waitress/ waiters 2) Dancers Walk in for interview Part time. $12 $18 per hr. Full time $1500 $2800 p/ mth.
      68 words
Page thumbnail Page 35
  • Page 35 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 35 Advertisements Column 1
      381 35 URGENTLY REQUIRES Full-Time SUPERVISORS/ WAITERS WAITRESSES Handle Eng Mandarin speaking clients Call 6836 5020 (after 11am) WALK-IN INTERVIEW: 397 River Valley Rd Only S’poreans PR need apply Exclusive KTV PUB requires FULL/ PART-TIME GUEST RELATION OFFICERS Pleasant personality Basic salary commission transport Call *****280 after 2pm Hchieue Competitiue Edge throuch
      381 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 35 Advertisements Column 2
      37 35 FULL-TIME WAITERS/ WAITRESSES KITCHEN ASSTS CASHIERS needed for restaurant Singaporean/ PR Start immediately Contact 6451-4622 KTV Clubrequires WAITER WAITRESS BARTENDERS RECEPTIONISTS For locals S’pore PRs. Walk in interview after 3pm 32 Tras Street. Or Call: 6222 3313
      37 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 35 Advertisements Column 3
      54 35 PIE SHOPPE is looking for FULL TIME STAFF PROMOTERS for carnival on 29th May Walk-in interview at: Kallang Leisure Park B1 Cold Storage. Wednesday 5 pm, Thursday 11 am 6345 3556 Speciality Bakery In Orchard Rd requires Full-Time Retails Sales Asst S’porean/ PR Good English, energetic Able to work shift
      54 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 35 Advertisements Column 4
      41 35 Childcare Centre Upper East Coast requires 1) TEACHER/ ASST TEACHER Min 5’O’ levels preferred 2) ENGLISH TEMP TEACHER 4 mths from 13 Jul 30 Oct ’09 Call 6441-3785/ 9138-3205 CHILDCARE CTRS REQUIRE CPT or DIPLOMA TRAINED TEACHERS Immed Tel: *****947/ *****364
      41 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 35 Advertisements Column 5
      24 35 Experienced Childcare Teachers needed S’porean PR only Call Chai Chee *****122 or Kallang Bahru *****002 KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS FULL/ Part-time Minimum DPET Call: 6769-6688/ 6892-1269
      24 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 35 Advertisements Column 6
      20 35 EXQUISITE SOCIAL ESCORT Female Escort Models Wanted $30,000 per month Ask for website to apply online *****593 (SMS only) hr@socialescort.com.sg
      20 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 35 Advertisements Column 7
      35 35 Other Positions MODELS! ACTRESSES! NEW FACES For TV!/ Bridal! Student/Adult Hurry (No regn fee) HM SMS' 8163 9888SI FEMALE ESCORTS WANTED Attractive, Classy Working ladies/ Models welcome 'Earn $5000 a mth SMS *****5571 viemodels@gmail.com f
      35 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 35 Advertisements Column 8
      25 35 PHOTOGRAPHY MODELS Bridal Shop setting up new portfolios Students welcome No Fees Required 6323-2171 IMI Pinky Social Escorts Female Escorts Wanted Pleasant looking 9270-2224 feedbacks@pinkyescorts.com
      25 words
Page thumbnail Page 36
  • Page 36 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 36 Advertisements Column 1
      119 36 Wine Dine! F&B Lifestyle Program! Sales/ Marketing Min $2000 p/mth. Kelly *****956 Tampines Optical requires:1) OPTOMETRIST 2) OPTICIAN 3) SALES ASSTS For all positions: With/ without experience Training provided Salary commission Call *****971 (11am-5pm) for an interview appt MALE/ FEMALE SOCIAL ESCORT Part-time/ Freelance Liaise with Chinese clients. Pleasant looking
      119 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 36 Advertisements Column 2
      180 36 INTERNET WORK AT HOME OPPORTUNITY A special marketing project byTWI Group Pte Ltd With more than 80% of residential homes in Singapore installed with broadband, your home desktop or laptop can now be turned into a business machine harnessing the power of the internet to create a profitable Second Source
      180 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 36 Advertisements Column 3
      120 36 Next Concept Pte Ltd 20 ISLANDWIDE OUTDOOR SALES PROMOTERS needed $20-$40 in 2 hours! Basic commission Students welcome Call *****877/ *****833 PART-TIME OUTDOOR SALES needed $7 p/hr. Flexible fun working environment Students most welcome 20 vacancies only Call Kelvin at 9726 7070 PART-TIME TELEMARKETERS Permanent positions Singaporean SPR Flexible Working
      120 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 36 Advertisements Column 4
      281 36 Retail Sales Retail Sales CHARLES KEITH With more shops coming up, we need MORE committed dynamic individuals to join us in our expansion plans. Retail Sales Executive (Full/Part-Time) Only Singaporeans Singapore PRs need apply Responsibilities: Promote and sell products in fast-paced retail Maintain and housekeep retail outlet and storeroom Pack
      281 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 36 Advertisements Column 5
      29 36 Distribution Co. Need PART/ FULL-TIME SALES FLYERS EXECS Mthly income up to $3K. Interested pls. call *****637 for appointment New Car Showroom requires SALES EXECUTIVES. High remuneration. Call 6444-2555
      29 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 36 Advertisements Column 6
      572 36 SUPERVISOR ($1650-$1700) SECURITY OFFICERS ($1400-$1500) Factory: Changi South AMK (5-day week) Paya Lebar near Tai Seng Commercial Bldg with breakfast lunch Rangoon Road condo 1-man job Grange Road condo near Somerset station Free WSQ course Weekly salary AND weekly off Malaysians welcome Pledge Protection Pte Ltd Call 9455-4451/ 6844-5652 Interview
      572 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 36 Advertisements Column 7
      47 36 Urgently requires MALE/ FEMALE Security Officers To perform duty Kallang Bahru/ Geylang Bahru, Bt Batok Paya Lebar Walk-in interview: William Security Services 799 Geylang Rd #02-01 Singapore *****0 Tel: *****883 OFFICE BUILDING HILL St, Geylang, Lavender requires SECUIRTY OFFICER $1.2K with 4 off days Weekly advance 6235-2280
      47 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 36 Advertisements Column 8
      56 36 Exhibition Interior Renovation company requires PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR For: 1) Exhibition 2) Commercial Interior For both position: Singaporean/ PR only 2 yrs relevant experience Call Frankie 9674-2330 27 Kim Chuan Terrace Ubi Area Requires STORE ASST S’porean only Secondary education Able to liaise with Mandarin speaking c lients Physically fit 1
      56 words
Page thumbnail Page 37
  • Sports Racing
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon WILLIAM LOW’S GUIDE TO KRANJIT RACKWORK Huat Chai ready for battle
      309 37 HUAT CHAI looked in tip-top shape when brought out for a spin at Kranji yesterday morning. With jockey Soo Khoon Beng up, he cantered a lap and then ran the last 600m in a smart 38.1sec on the Polytrack.
      TNP PICTURES: GAVIN FOO  -  309 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon GUIDE TO HORSES HANDICAPPED ON FRIDAY
      517 37 THE highly-consistent Break Free displayed winning form at Kranji yesterday. With jockey Saimee Jumaat up, the three-year-old gelding by Fasliyev disposed of 600m easily in 35.8sec on the Polytrack. The going was good. The Laurie Laxon-trained pair cantered a lap beforehand. Break Free was
      517 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon KRANJI BARRIER TRIALS
      240 37 BIG STRIDES: Newfoundluck, sporting blinkers for the first time, starts to pull away from his rivals in the first of six trials at Kranji yesterday. TRIAL 1 (test): 1 Newfoundluck (J Powell) 2 Dark Energy (V Duric) 3 Jabal Tarik (M Suhaimi) 4 Going On Here (B
      240 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Kalash, Excelify one time winners
      291 38 KRANJI NEWCOMERS IN-FORM Australian trainer Michael Freedman (right) will introduce two former Victorian-based sprinters at the Polytrack meeting in Kranji on Friday. Prepared formerly by his eldest brother Lee, Kalash and Excelify are both one-time winners and will make their local debuts for Northwest Racing
      291 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Splendid Tambur eyeing hattrick
      648 38 GERMAINEMAHARAJ’SCOMMENTSFORTODAY’SCLAIRWOODRACES RACE 1 (1,000m) A first-timer could win this affair as the raced runners are not top horses in the making. ANNA NICOLE (No. 1) has been going close and was not suited by the turn last time out. She will have a fair chance if
      648 words
    • Article
      Lock icon TODAY’S SOUTH AFRICA (CLAIRWOOD) RACE CARD
      577 38 GOING FORECAST: GOOD 6.15Race1 MaidenJuvenilePlate(Fillies)-1000m 1 ANNANICOLE BLerena (6) 57 2 CHOIRGIRL GWright(-4) (4) 57 3 MELLINGBELLE MByleveld (1) 57 4 PAGEANTQUEEN BFayd'Herbe (3) 57 5 PICKAPOCKET BJacobson (7) 57 6 RAPARA LAfrica (5) 57 7 VOLPETTA GLerena (2) 57 8 WITHTHESTARS FCoetzee (8)
      577 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon 1,000m dash just right for Sun Trooper once more
      1023 39  -  Comments and tips by Phillip Woo Woo, courtesy of The Hong Kong Jockey Club RACE 1 (1,800m) All For One (9) did not have luck of the draw in three of his past four starts but still notched a couple of
      1,023 words
    • Article
      Lock icon TODAY’S HK (HAPPY VALLEY) RACE CARD
      667 39 GOING FORECAST: YIELDING RACE1 CLASS5TURF 1800m TIME:7:15 PRIZEMONEY:HK$485,000 NO. HORSENAME TRAINER JOCKEY WT(IB) BAR 1 FISHKINGEXCELLENT PFYIU JLLOYD 133 6 2 DECENTFELLOW BKNG KCLEUNG 132 12 3 LITTLEBIGBOY DEFERRARIS DBEADMAN 132 9 4 SERIOUSPLAY LHO HWLAI 131 4 5 EMBRACES TKNG WMLAI 128 5
      667 words
Page thumbnail Page 38
Page thumbnail Page 39
Page thumbnail Page 40
  • Sports Mad About Golf
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Greg takes pro approach
      278 40  -  GODFREY ROBERT LAST week, he was in Sarawak for the Malaysian Amateur Open. This week, he is in Kuala Lumpur for the Kurnia-Saujana Amateur Golf Championship. Next week, he competes in the Singapore Junior Championships. The following week it is the HSBC Youth Challege. And in
      278 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Jerome shines
      80 40 JEROME Ng was the best Singapore finisher at the Malaysian Amateur Open which ended at the Kelab Golf Sarawak over the weekend. Jerome finished eighth out of 57 competitors with rounds of 73-74-73-71 to finish four shots behind the winner, Thailand’sThanyakon Khrongpha. Final scores: Men: 287: Thanyakon Khrongpha
      80 words
    • Article
      Lock icon 12 at Saujana
      66 40 TWELVE Singaporeans are competing in the 2009 Kurnia Saujana Amateur Open at the The Palm Course at Saujana Golf and Country Club from today to Friday. They are: Jerome Ng, Gregory Foo, Koh Dengshan, Lam Zhiqun, Johnson Poh, Chung Hong Zheng, Kenji Cheung, Chia Chong Zheng, Ashwin
      66 words
  • Page 40 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 40 Advertisements Column 1
      32 40 m »u PERFGRmiNG LIVE IN SINGAPORE FOR THE VERY 1ST TldlE THE CAGE, 30TH HlOV (SOT) PERFORITIONCES AT 12.30PIT1 AND 5Pfll. JW&. CO-ORGANISED BV SUPPORTED BV \THE JC AGE Health Promotion Board
      32 words
Page thumbnail Page 41
  • Sports French Open
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon SHARAPOVA BACK OLDER AND WISER
      512 41 MARIA Sharapova said she had a better perspective on her career after returning to Grand Slam tennis with a win over Belarus Anastasiya Yakimova in the French Open first round. The Russian former world No. 1 was playing in her first Grand Slam match since
      PICTURE: REUTERS  -  512 words
    • Article
      Lock icon What’s gone
      83 41 MEN’SFIRST ROUND Novak Djokovic (x4) bt Nicolas Lapentti 6-3,3-1 (retired) Andy Roddick (x6) bt Romain Jouan 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 Juan Martin del Potro (x5) bt Michael Llodra 6-3,6-3,6-1 Marc Gicquel bt Rainer Schuettler (x27) 6-0, 6-0,6-4 WOMEN’SFIRSTROUND Jelena Jankovic (x5) bt Petra Cetkovska 6-2,6-3 Svetlana Kuznetsova(x7) bt Claire
      83 words
  • Page 41 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 41 Advertisements Column 1
      60 41 Traditional Italian Wood-Fired Pizza Home-Made Pasta WHO WILL BRING TH BARCELONA MANGHES& UTD Catch the action "LWE"! 28 MAY 2009, from 1.00am Traditional Italian Wood-Fired Pizzas and Finger Foods uJitt be aOailabte throughout the game! mm HSAffiHH 24 Mount Elizabeth #01-05 The Elizabeth Hotel Singapore *****8 Reservations will NOT be
      60 words
  • Page 41 Miscellaneous
Page thumbnail Page 42 / 43
  • Sports Champions League
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon ROME,HERE WE COME
      1732 42 / 43 PA Sport Barcelona are a perfect blend of flair and finesse VICTOR VALDES (goalkeeper) THE ONLYBarca regular uncapped at senior international level, Valdes’ tendency to make the odd error has led to him being viewed in some quarters as a weak link. But he is a fantastic
      PA Sport; PICTURE: REUTERS; PICTURE: AFP  -  1,732 words
    • Article
      Lock icon BARCELONA MANCHESTER UNITED
      807 44 / 45  -  LIM SAY HENGlirings you some interesting facts about the Champions League finalists LIM SAY HENG Sources: UEFA.COM, SOCCERNET.COM,WWW.STRETFORDEND.CO.UK When are Man United least likely to score? In the last 15 minutes of the first half. Of the 18 goals in United’s favour this season, none came during
      Sources: UEFA.COM, SOCCERNET.COM,WWW.STRETFORDEND.CO.UK  -  807 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon United have the edge
      622 46  -  TheNewPaper’s football analyst TOHARIPAIJAN tells LIM SAY HENG why the defending champions have a slight advantage over Barcelona TOHARI PAIJAN FOOTBALL ANALYST npsports@sph.com.sg BARCA MUST SCORE FIRST THE FIRST goal is always crucial for any team, but it is even more important for Barcelona to score
      PICTURE: AFP  -  622 words
    • KEY BATTLES
      • Article
        Lock icon PIQUE v RONALDO
        98 46 THE TALL figure of Gerard Pique has become increasingly important in an often vulnerable Barcelona defence this season, and the youngster will be desperate to impress in Rome with a solid performance against his former United colleagues. But he could hardly face a tougher test in Cristiano
        98 words
      • Article
        Lock icon MESSI v EVRA
        94 46 HE WAS somewhat subdued in the semi-final, but class is permanent and Lionel Messi remains Barcelona’spotential match-winner, his ability to turn a game in a split-second with a moment of brilliance meaning that he must be closely monitored throughout. That job falls to Patrice Evra, who can
        94 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon XAVI v CARRICK
        108 46 PA Sport THE ENFORCED absence of Darren Fletcher means that Michael Carrick will shoulder additional responsibility in the United midfield with the dual role of defensive shield and creative catalyst which he fulfils so well. He has risen admirably to any task given to him this season,
        PA Sport  -  108 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon WE SHOW YOU HOW
      315 48 Scared of taking a penalty, Berbatov? DIMITAR Berbatov is running scared. The Manchester United striker is already having doubts about taking a penalty in the Champions League final. Berbatov was on the end of some harsh criticism for a tame spot-kick against Everton in the FA
      TNP ILLUSTRATION: LEE HUP KHENG  -  315 words
    • Article
      Lock icon United are kings from the spot
      410 48 Devils have won three out of four penalty shoot-outs in past year IF TOMORROW’S Champions League final goes down to a penalty shoot-out, chances are Manchester United will win. Why? Because the Red Devils have had ample practice for the 12-yard lottery over the
      410 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon PIQUE WANTS A PIECE OF HISTORY
      830 49  -  FormerManUreserveandBarca’sDJhopestoinspireteam EXCLUSIVE ASHIKIN HASHIM npsports@sph.com.sg The writer is a freelancer. MEET Gerard Pique Barcelona’sunofficial DJ. He’sinchargeofspinning the tunes for Barca’s players and staff before and after every match. And the Spaniard takes his responsibility so seriously that he even connects his pink iPod headphones
      PICTURES: AFP, ACTION IMAGES, COURTESY OF PACO LARGO  -  830 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon The key to beating Man U is...
      1539 50 / 51  -  LIONEL MESSI opens his heart ahead of the Champions League showdown between Barcelona and Manchester United EXCLUSIVE ADRIAN CLARKE Special Correspondent The writer works for sportmediasolutions, in UK. FC Barcelona versus Manchester United FC, is it the perfect final? I don’t know if
      PICTURES: REUTERS; PICTURE: ADIDAS  -  1,539 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon I pick Barca
      604 52 / 53  -  IAIN MACINTOSH YOUR ENGLISH KAKI npsports@sph.com.sg POORoldBarcelona.The last time Gary and I went head-to-head like this, I confidently backed the Germans to win Euro08 and we all know how that worked out. I ended up trotting across a Viennese bridge in my undies. Thankfully, there’s no nudie
      PICTURE: REUTERS; PICTURE: AP  -  604 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon I pick Man U
      567 52 / 53  -  GARY LIM npsports@sph.com.sg TRUSTme.If you had seen Iain run across that bridge in Vienna last June, you wouldn’t ever want to see himin hisundies again. ButI digress. Anyway, I wonder if John O’Shea enjoyedhisweekend. I hope he did, because there is a good chance he will
      567 words
  • Page 42 / 43 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 42 / 43 Advertisements Column 1
      134 42 / 43 BARCELONAv MAN UNITED TOMORROW, 2.45AM, CH 23 Manchester United Asia Tour 2009 MANCHESTER UNITED LIVE in KUALA LUMPUR! MATCH DETAILS: Match Manchester United vs Malaysia XI Date Saturday, 18 July Z Time 5:30pm Venue Bukit Jalil Stadium, Kuala Lumpur ted vs Mala' y2009 A DAY TRIP PACKAGE $108 DELUXE COACH
      134 words
Page thumbnail Page 44 / 45
Page thumbnail Page 46
Page thumbnail Page 47
  • Sports Champions League Betting
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Swiss ref to take charge in Rome
      118 47 Wire Services UEFA have chosen Swiss referee Massimo Busacca to take charge of the Champions League final. European football’s governing body are under pressure to make the right appointment following their disastrous se- lection of Tom Henning Ovrebo to take charge of Chelsea’s
      Wire Services  -  118 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Devilishly tough bet
      496 47  -  GARY LIM npsports@sph.com.sg TWO SIDES playing arguably the best football in Europe this season will face off tomorrow morning (Singapore time) in the Champions League final. There is little to separate Barcelona and Manchester United in terms of ability, and this can be seen on the betting
      PICTURE: REUTERS  -  496 words
Page thumbnail Page 48
Page thumbnail Page 49
Page thumbnail Page 50 / 51
  • Page 50 / 51 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 50 / 51 Advertisements Column 1
      48 50 / 51 Mariners' Corner Restaurant (since 1984) "Our reputation is at steak" E3?®gs*s >-• .#6 r/i Set Lunch 58.50 A la Carte from Seafood Steak Chop FREE PARKING Weekdays from 6pm Weekends/ Public Holidays from 11 am Open To Public Call 6224 9928 120 Cantonment Road #01-02 Maritime House S'pore *****0
      48 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 50 / 51 Advertisements Column 2
      199 50 / 51 TNP-adidas F-50i contest STAND a chance to win a pair of adidas F-50i football boots, which Lionel Messi will wear in the Champions League final against Manchester United. We have 8 pairs, each worth $299, to give away. Call 1900-914-0801 and answer the following question: Which footballing legend is Lionel
      199 words
Page thumbnail Page 52 / 53
Page thumbnail Page 54
  • Article, Illustration
    Lock icon FERGIE’S MAGIC FORMULA
    601 54  -  And it consists of just three letters BRIAN MILLER npsports@sph.com.sg ALL things being equal, how do you separate these two teams? I say, look in the dressing room. Because that’s where thismatch will be won or lost. Right now, Manchester United and Barcelona are dead equal. United
    PICTURE: REUTERS  -  601 words
  • Page 54 Advertisements
Page thumbnail Page 55
  • SPORTS ON TV
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon FOOTBALL
      95 55 LIVE TELECASTS CHAMPS LEAGUE FINAL Tomorrow: BARCELONA v MAN UNITED Ch 23,2.45am ManchesterUnited’sWayne Rooney (right) will be aiming to outscore Barca rivalSamuel Eto’o inwhat isshaping up to be a classic match-up in European club football’sshowpiece event. COPA LIBERTADORES Tomorrow: CRUZEIRO (BRA) v SAO PAULO (BRA) Ch 22,8.45am CARACAS (VEN)
      PICTURE: REUTERS  -  95 words
    • Article
      Lock icon GOLF
      20 55 CROWNE PLAZA INVITATIONAL Friday: DAY 1 Ch 26,3am EUROPEAN OPEN Tomorrow: DAY1 Ch 26,10pm Friday: DAY 2 Ch 26,10.15pm
      20 words
    • Article
      Lock icon TENNIS
      15 55 FRENCH OPEN Today: DAY 4 Ch 22, 5pm Tomorrow: DAY 5 Ch 22, 5pm
      15 words
    • Article
      Lock icon WHAT'S ON/ BLURB /RESULTS
      502 55 LOCAL EVENTS BOWLING What: 42nd Singapore International Open Bowling Championships When: Till 6 Jun Where: Superbowl Safra Mount Faber BASEDon the results fromyesterday’s first five squads, Jason Yeong-Nathan currently leads the Men Open division with a total pinfall of 1,159. Amanda Ng leads the Women Open
      502 words
  • Page 55 Advertisements
Page thumbnail Page 56
  • Page 56 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 56 Advertisements Column 1
      238 56 A member of, m Academy Wonder how you could enjoy an overseas education without having to fly? Discover at PSB Academy. www.psb-academy.edu.sg m ft t 1 f >•••••••< You don't have to travel overseas to graduate with a prestigious degree. At PSB Academy, we partner The University of Newcastle, Australia,
      238 words