The New Paper, 15 May 2010

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

Total Pages: 60
1 72 The New Paper
  • 20 1 the new paper May 15 2010 st a A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS SJdJ I PUBLICATION 70 CENTS MICA (P) 117/01/2010
    20 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 43 1 DR GOH KENG SWEE DIES AT 91 How he touched our lives in so many ways PAGE 2 Soldiers fire tear gas and live rounds as... BANGKOK ERUPTS PICTURE: AP ...rebels use homemade bombs and rockets 70 CENTS MICA (P) 117/01/2010 PAGE 26
      43 words

  • News
    • Article, Illustration
      935 2/3  -  Manydon’tknowit,but we shop, eat, ride and relax with the legacy that this nation-builder leaves us S’POREFOUNDINGFATHERDRGOHKENGSWEEDIES REPORT: EUGENE WEE eugenew@sph.com.sg DID you take a ride in a Comfort taxi over the weekend? Were you at the Singapore Zoo or the Jurong Bird Park with your family recently? Perhaps
      935 words
    • Article, Illustration
      915 4  -  Temasek chairman S Dhanabalan (right) might have taken different career path if not talent-spotted by DrG oh REPORTS: LEDIATI TAN ledtan@sph.com.sg THE former deputy prime minister was a man who wore many hats economics, defence and even music. DrGohKengSwee’sdiverseinterestsandtalentalso enabled him to nurture and inspire talented individuals in
      TNP PICTURE: JONATHAN CHOO  -  915 words
    • Article, Illustration
      875 6  -  DrGoh’sno-nonsense ways got things done, so did his impish smiles and unusual management COMMENT: PETER LIM tnp@sph.com.sg EDITORSinSingapore havewar storiestotell– or not to tell about encounters with government ministers. Some are recollections of good times and some are bad. In my 33 years as a full-time journalist, many
      PICTURE: COURTESY OF TAN SIOK SUN  -  875 words
    • 716 8/9  -  Accusations, lawsuits as brothers of funeral firm fight over business REPORT:CRYSTAL CRYSTAL CHAN crystalc@sph.com.sg MORE than 60 years ago, their parents started Buddhist funeral specialist Ang Chin Moh. In 1993, Mr Ang Hong Hin, 60, and his brother Chye Hin, in his early 50s,
      ST FILE PICTURE  -  716 words
    • 498 8/9  -  REPORT:BRYNA BRYNA SIM brynasim@sph.com.sg IT SEEMED like a usual morning assembly for this secondary school in the east. Butitwasn’t. There was an important announcement that needed to be made, regarding the school’s principal he was gone. He has been posted to the Ministry of Education (MOE)
      498 words
  • Page 2/3 Advertisements


  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 589 5 PRESENTS >sv LLIV i m sv> V fm a fit < ss V N■V'Sv: .'.45 »<- R IX 5» at-/ :^LjLc\ •;w** f- C+lO U The Era 2010 J-77 VoV > 'W-W'' /jLl V :::^T 23-25 JULY 2D 1 (FRI, SAT SUN) B.DOPM INGAPDRE INDOOR STADIUM Artiste Management: Simply sign
      589 words


  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 173 7 Open daily from 10am to 10pm "!g THE MATTRESS KINGDOM Jalan Pemimpin Singapore *****1 Tel: 6258 5933 Open daily from 10am to 10pm FREE PARKING est? //l *gS5 Bus WE ARE HERE AT 54, 74 NO 851, 852 JLN PEMMPN u Q OVERHEAD BRIDGE Up Qr, m BS JLN BINCHANG
      173 words

  • Page 8/9 Advertisements
    • 32 8/9 Beef Rules! Quarter Pounder with Cheese Love thick, juicy beef? Try one today and vote 'Beef Rules' on facebook.com/mcdQuarterPounder m mcdelivery.com.sg or 6777 3777 i'miovin'it •J >.•> C' V>vJ ■v m m m
      32 words
    • 35 8/9 0'9 m f v > -f 1/ > m 0 vVA-vVV--; r Cheese Rocks! Quarter Pounder with Cheese Love double-slice cheese? Try one today and vote 'Cheese Rocks' on facebook.com/mcdQuarterPou nder m mcdelivery.com.sg or 6777 3777 i'miovin'it
      35 words

  • Local News watch
    • 52 10 FIRE POTS: A fire art installation, Invitation to Dream A Fire Garden Installation, kicked off the Singapore Arts Festival at the Esplanade Park yesterday. Made of pots of fire and accompanied by a haunting soundtrack, the installation will light up Empress Place and Esplanade Park until Sunday evening. TNP PICTURE:
      TNP PICTURE: LUKE YAN  -  52 words
    • 211 10 MHA launches new schemes FROM July 1, Home Team officers will get better career prospects when two new schemes aimed at boosting recruitment numbers and deepening the skills of specialists roll out. The career path for junior officers from the lowest rank of Sergeant
      ST FILE PICTURE  -  211 words
    • 110 10 RETAIL sales fell by 2.4 per cent in March compared to the same month last year, with motor vehicle sales plunging by 26 per cent. The Department of Statistics figures released yesterday showed that on a seasonally adjusted basis, retail sales
      110 words
    • 101 10 THE Singapore Sports Council will release funds set aside by the Singapore Youth Sports Development Committee to the National Sports Associations (NSAs) whose sports are featured in the upcoming Youth Olympic Games (YOG). The funding will come as a boost this
      101 words
    • 108 10 SINGAPORE citizens and permanent residents can apply for this year’s National Day Parade (NDP) tickets from today to May 24. They can do so over the telephone, via SMS, on SAM and AXS stations and on the NDP website (www.ndp.org.sg). Applicants can
      108 words
    • 289 12  -  You could be watching up to 25 matches on the big screen next month REPORT: TAN KEE YUN keeyunt@sph.com.sg FANCY catching live World Cup matches in the comfort of a cinema, complete with popcorn, soft drinks and like-minded fans? Want more? How about
      289 words
    • 502 12  -  STREET TALK COMMENT: S MURALI muralis@sph.com.sg WHAT the Singapore World Cup fan needs rightnow isa“Robin Hood” moment. Yes, can Russell Crowe please swoop downfrom the treesand “redistribute” some money to the deserving among us? Why is that? Well, Singapore Pools announced on
      502 words
    • 630 13  -  BITEMeetthespecialbreedthatsniffsoutdeadbodies,drugsandbombs REPORT:VIVIEN VIVIEN CHAN vivienc@sph.com.sg IT WAS a case of the missing body part and it took him just 10 minutes to find what others could not find in hours. Meet Raoma, a four-year-old German Shepherd from China, which has been with the Police K-9 Unit
      TNP PICTURES: JONATHAN CHOO  -  630 words
    • 776 18 / 19  -  Defence lawyer says woman asked accused to remove her T-shirt REPORT: ELYSA CHEN elysac@sph.com.sg WAS she a victim whose modesty was outraged when she was in a state of semi-consciousness? Or did she get friendly with her prospective employer by resting her head on his
      ST FILE PHOTO  -  776 words
    • 414 20  -  REPORT:KENNETH KENNETH GOH kengohsz@sph.com.sg OVER two weeks, first-year Millenia Institute (MI) student Dylan Ang, 16, and his classmates cleaned the toilets, mopped the floor and ironed clothes at his friends’ homes all for a good cause. They were raising funds to pur- chase products
      TNP PICTURE: LUKE YAN  -  414 words
    • 157 22 ISreadingTheNewPaperonSundayandTheSunday Times a Sunday morning ritual for you? Starting tomorrow, you will be able to enjoy savingswithyourweekendread. For one month only, The New Paper on Sunday will be bundled with The Sunday Times for just$1.20. It usually costs $1.70 to buy the two
      157 words
  • Page 10 Miscellaneous

  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 259 11 u ■^9 ii i- A I f I f ■x >V 31 k MTi j *> N .> .ml ~r% Hxra wSji I i STAND TO WIN ATTRACTIVE FOR THE FAMILY WHEN YOU MAKE A FAMILY PLEDGE! FAMILY DAY OUT@Sentosa, Palawan Beach, 89 May, 10am to 6pm Join us at
      259 words

  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 74 12 Very clever, very simple, very n I 1 I lO U uo HTC Smart m a rL You want a phone that's fun and sociable. Just like you. That's why HTC Smart pulls all your social messages into one place with Friend Stream, makes web browsing easy with Smart Zoom,
      74 words

  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 212 13 BETTER THAN HALF PRICE SPECTACULAR! glucosamine fedroitin Joint Health. 4 Flexibility Was .$§43©NOW $19.90 Each tablet contains Glucosamine, Chondroitin,and MSM. Helps maintain healthy joints. BMPT.Ij )evil Claw k eel Was $493©NOW >.90 Devil's Claw is renowned for its soothing effect on muscles and joints. All offers are subjected to availability.
      212 words

  • GALLOP OF THE DRAGONS
    • 579 14 / 15 Unusual‘non-dragonboats’willmake a splash at first Gallop of the Dragons TRADITION will be turned on its head tomorrow when horse heads replace dragon heads in the inaugural Gallop of the Dragons. There will be 10 such horseboats taking part in some of the 32 races tomorrow
      579 words
    • 642 14 / 15 HORSE-RACING and dragonboat racing have more than just the word racing in common. In fact, dragonboat racing, as we know it, could well have been horseboat racing. The horse and dragon, both of which are among the 12 animals in the Chinese
      642 words
    • 479 16 / 17 A FUN NOVEL TIME for paddlers Dragonboat racers love the horse head-trading idea and are looking forward to splashing good fun at a prime location THEraceparticipantsinthisweekend’sinaugural Gallop of the Dragons are expecting a fun time, especiallyassomeofthemwillbeinboatswithhorses’ heads instead of the traditional dragon heads. Everyone is already in high spirits ahead
      479 words
    • Article, Illustration
      44 16 / 17 FUN THE FEST LIVEPERFORMANCEBYSHAGIES Mainstage 7pmto7.20pmand8.05pmto8.30PM Hearforyourselfwhytheresidentliveact fromLeBaroquebarandclubatChijmesisa hitwiththepartycrowd. FIRE-EATERONROLLER BLADES AND STILT WALKERS 6pmto8pm Afire-eaterwillpullstuntswhilewhizzingon inlineskatesandtoweringstiltwalkerswill showofftheirspecialskills. AIRBRUSHTATTOO 4pmto8pm Gozanywithbodyartbygettingyourselfan airbrushtattoo.Thebestpartisthatit'sfree. COTTONCANDYANDPOPCORN 4pmto8pm Staveoffthemunchiesduringtheracesby grabbingafreeflowofthesepartyflavours. POLAROIDPHOTOS From4pm Creditcard-sizedPolaroidsareaniftywayto capturethefun.Thefirst500peopleenjoy complimentarysnapshotsfromtheroving photographer. GAMESSTALLS 2pmto8pm Pityourbalancingskillsagainstothersinthe rockingsurferchallenge.Ortry horseshoe-pitching.Oramini-dragonboat raceonland. GUESSTHEWINNEROF THESIAINTERNATIONALCUP Namethechampionofthe$3millionrace (whichstartsattheSingaporeTurfClubat 8.40pmtomorrow).Winnerswillbe announcedduringaluckydraw.
      44 words
    • 248 16 / 17 ON YOUR marks, get set, party. That is the message for revellers heading down to the Gallop of the Dragons at the Singapore River this weekend as part of the 2010 Singapore International Racing Festival. While themainattraction–thetwo-daypaddling extravaganza–willsee169teamscompetingtodayand tomorrow in the 200m sprint in
      248 words


  • Page 18 / 19 Advertisements
    • 300 18 / 19 SINGAPORE ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH Towards Mentaf Wfftness Presents A Public Forum in English: Supported by: "Overcoming the Blues: Working towards Wellness" 22 May 2010, 2 5pm YMCA Auditorium. 1 Orchard Road S*****4 (Nearest MRT: Dhoby Ghaut) m Health Promotion Board Programme Speaker There will be no fees for this
      300 words
    • 836 18 / 19 Taiwan pool champ not becoming Singapore citizen Celebrate your 2-year StarHub Mobile package with a FREE StarHub TV Channel. Terms and Conditions apply. Exclusive Partner of StarHub STARHUB MOBILE Existing StarHub customers enjoy an additional $50 OFF any NEW 2-year mobile phone package EXCLUSIVE DEALS AT Heartland Mall Outlet from
      836 words

  • Page 20 Advertisements
    • 257 20 SHORT COURSES IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING The newly launched Aerospace Engineering short courses are jointly offered by Temasek Polytechnic (TP) and Lufthansa Technical Training (LTT) Singapore. In July 2009, TP was appointed by WDA as a Continuing Education Training (CET) Centre to deliver aerospace training under the new SAR-66 standard set
      257 words

  • Page 21 Advertisements
    • 477 21 Best value deals you've always wanted! Get additional $100 OFF phone deals by switching to M1! Switch to M1 and enjoy Unbeatable Plans FREE data bundle From 12GB BILL CAPPED data usage at $30 ONLY Unlimited FREE calls to 3 M1 numbers PER SECOND billing FREE incoming calls UP TO
      477 words

  • Page 22 Advertisements
    • 644 22 S’pore man falls for 5 scams in 6 months loses $40,000 He tells angry wife: ‘HONEY, I CAN GET MONEY BACK’ FROM KAMPUNG BOY TO MILLIONAIRE BUSINESSMAN How Dr KC Tan is taking his medicine to the world xSU&JuA SLS&JL&GAJ& 9> Launching Symphony of Love &Book Lovers'Club Introducing 5T?MTTmnXTlf fSLi>^fSL^>^iSLi>^fSL^P<.iSLiJ
      644 words
    • 130 22 How do you futher improve marital bliss? Usually, many couples experience a A mid-life crisis in their marriage; juggling 4 work and family at the same time. People are no longer feeling as charged up in their marital lives as before. Root King Energy Capsule is a plant base supplement,
      130 words

  • Page 23 Advertisements
    • 811 23 Celebrate your 2-year StarHub Mobile package with PREE StarHub TV Channel. Terms and Conditions apply. Exclusive Partner of StarHub STARHUB MOBILE Existing StarHub customers enjoy an additional $50 OFF any NEW 2-year mobile phone package. FREE Asus Eee PC worth $950 with new sign up to MaxOnline Express $59.92 ./month
      811 words

  • Global News watch
    • 228 24 ASSASSINATION PLOT FOILED AP AFP INDONESIAN police said yesterday that they had foiled a plot by militants to kill President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (right) in an attack on the presidential palace during the Independence Day celebration on Aug 17. “They planned to target the
      AP; AFP; PICTURE: AP  -  228 words
    • 99 24 AFP CHINESE Premier Wen Jiabao has called for improved efforts to address social concerns which he said were partially to blame for the attacks on children. He is the highest-level leader to admit that social issues like the widening wage gap,
      AFP  -  99 words
    • 110 24 Reuters THE world will soon run out of Internet addresses as the number of devices connected to the Web explodes. Organisations should move to a new Internet Protocol version, the head of the body that allocates IP addresses said. Mr
      Reuters  -  110 words
    • 100 24 AFP A POWERFUL Islamic seminary in northern India has issued a decree against Muslims working in banks, a spokesman said. It deemed it a violation of Islamic law. The ruling by the Darul-Uloom Deoband, India’s oldest Sunni-run seminary, in the northern state of
      AFP  -  100 words
    • 102 24 AFP THE European single currency plunged to an 18-month lowyesterday and equities slumped as markets were slammed by fresh eurozone crisis concerns. “We have seen investors contin- ue to move money out of the banks... and into the safe havens of the
      AFP  -  102 words
    • 56 24 TRIUMPHANT CORN-CEPT: A Triumph image girl modelling a "Grow-Your-Own-Rice Bra" in Tokyo on Wednesday. With more city dwellers growing interested in agriculture, once a mainstay in Japan's economy, this concept bra was introduced to reflect the latest social trends just as previous themed bras have done. But, sorry, it is
      PICTURE: AFP  -  56 words
    • News Turmoil in Bangkok
      • 487 26/27 PROTESTERS V SOLDIERS TEARgas,rubberbulletsandliverounds.Petrolbombsandhome-maderocketslaunchedonroadssurroundinganareaofluxuryhotels andshoppingmalls.Armouredpersonnelcarriers surroundedthearea. Plumesofblacksmokehungoverthe neighbourhoodastyresburnedineerilyemptystreets whileonlookersduckedforcover. LocalTVshowedscenesofgrenadeshittinganearby shoppingcentreandelevated-railstation,reported AssociatedPress. Protestersattachedhomemadeexplosivestothe endsofsticks,proppingtheminsideplastictrafficcones beforeaimingandsendingthemwithawhooshinthe directionofsoldiers. Theyalsofiredinthedirectionofmilitary helicoptersthathoveredoverhead. Somepreparedtoflingplasticbagsfilledwith pungentfishsauceandhotpeppersatsoldiers. ItseemsBangkok’sdescentintochaosiscomplete. Sevenpeople,allcivilians,havebeenkilledandat least100werewounded,includingthreejournalists, sincethefightingeruptedThursdaynight,accordingto emergencyservices. Bynightfallyesterday,atleastfiveloudblastswere heardfollowedbyburstsofautomaticgunfireinthe businessdistrict. ThiscomesadayaftertheRedShirtleaderMajor GeneralKhattiyaSawasdipolwasshotandcritically wounded. HeavilyarmedtroopsroamedBangkok’sevacuated businessandcommercialdistricts,skirmishingwith protestersatseveralintersectionsasgunfireand explosionsechoedacrossofficetowersandapartment buildings,Reutersreported. Troopscrouchedbehindtrafficbarriers,pointing theirriflesatbandsofmotorcycleriderswhoforma mobileforcefortheprotesters. Othertroopsrancrouchingalongahighway overpassastrafficslowlymovedbehindthem.Armed soldiersonmotorcyclessweptthroughthestreetsin columns,NewYorkTimesreported.
        PICTURE: REUTERS; PICTURE: AP  -  487 words
      • 567 26/27 Red Shirt leader before he was shot: “I’MNOT afraid ofdying. They’vemarked myhead. IfI’m afraid, who will lead the Red Shirts? Major General Khattiya Sawasdipol, the Red Shirt leader who was shot two days ago, had said this to the Bangkok Post. Headded:“All Ihave on
        567 words
    • 366 28 Presenter suggests Crowe sounded Irish instead of English RUSSELL Crowe (above) walked out of a British radio interview after the presenter suggested he had made Robin Hood sound Irish in his latest blockbuster movie. The clearly-irritated Australian actor’s comments had to be bleeped
      PICTURE: UNIVERSAL PICTURES  -  366 words
    • 310 29 THERE’S no mistaking what’sinthismachine. The well-heeled in the Gulf can now grab “gold to go” from a hotel lobby in the United Arab Emirates, when the need for a quick ingot strikes. On Thursday, a day after its inauguration, the shiny machine attracted spectators
      PICTURE: REUTERS  -  310 words
    • 223 31 He is arrested at Chennai airport after tip-off AN UNEMPLOYED Indian tried to smuggle drugs to Malaysia by concealing them in an ice-cream vending machine. Buthe didn’t getfar. He was arrested at Chennai airport as he was about to board a flight to Kuala
      223 words
  • Page 24 Miscellaneous
    • 13 24 DILBERT SCOTT ADAMS REGIONAL WEATHER KL:Thunderstorms High33˚,Low26˚ Jakarta:Thunderstorms High32˚,Low26˚ Bangkok:Thunderstorms High34˚,Low28˚ Manila:MostlySunny High36˚,Low29˚
      13 words

  • Page 25 Advertisements
    • 150 25 V i .95 MEAL IT JUST 7 TASTES BtTTER A? 3 PC CHICKEN TENDERS ■v t 7 V r u ■n ■ep*'«l ft.vpai |*W'' «f *£?%«li% r'^' V *--Mi a MED ijfl* v v.- •># fe I! w p MED BK CHICK'N CRISP" TASTY NOT PRICEY Now, BK CHICK'N CRISP™
      150 words


  • Page 28 Advertisements
    • 566 28 H2£BSSsB So^° $Ab P \an X10 Xperia jT\NO Aino 0 /Two Plus iThree PlusPlan After $50 trade-in New/21 mths >48 /One Plus Classic Plan After $200 trade-in New/ 21 mths New 21 ruths lift jOne r C\ass* c p\an MW mths islew 1 /'Two Plus /'Three Plus Plan After $200
      566 words

  • Page 29 Advertisements
    • 160 29 Congratulations to our 100 monthly winners! You have won a pair of movie tickets for logging in to UOB Personal Internet Banking for the first time. Yet to log in to your UOB Personal Internet Banking account? Log in now at uob.com.sg and stand to win tickets to your favourite
      160 words

  • Page 30 Advertisements
    • 75 30 m 1 '41 x w Victoria Bradbury The New Pcp er NeW winner ■M® lute veUndwino-'^,OOOca i h. =s=2=' s sr^~:r:rr:»...--- --sssasr10. AM FVC The quesx busin ess. It you mode,,ingi V-- r s0 ,0ve, 5 »,000>.W^X°r h A^«C»5hP.«^. M( IRU^p.S3.<> lit W e P a ',d 5 $6,000 cash
      75 words

  • Page 31 Advertisements
    • 199 31 World Cup Screening Tent** I BEERFEST ASIA 2010 with OCBC TITANIUM 16-20 June Marina Promenade The largest beer festival in Singapore with tickets starting from only $10* The best attended beer trade event in South East Asia t* First ever Asia Beer Awards More than 250 commercial and craft beers
      199 words
  • Page 31 Miscellaneous
    • 77 31 'ACTION MOVIE OF THE YEAR' loons wai ting, voize.my FROM THE DIRECTOR OF GLADIATOR ENTHRALLING, HEART-THUMPING AND DELIGHTFULLY RUTHLESS' YONG SHU CHIANG, lNSlNG.COM is^ 3 ?Y h N UNTOLD STOR OFTHE MAN BEHIND THE LEGEND I A RUSSELL CROWE IK yvi ACADEMY AWARD WINNER f f 0 VI CATE BLANCHETT
      77 words

  • You
    • Article, Illustration
      51 32 FROM READER JOHNNYTCS DANGER OVERLOAD: A pickup spotted along Choa Chu Kang Way at 12.55pm yesterday was seen carrying too many cardboards, which seemed to pose danger for other motorists. E-mail pictures to tnpclick@sph.com.sg and tell us where and when they were taken. Include your full name and contact
      51 words
    • 237 32 FROM READER MOHAMAD HASAN BASRI ROSLI IWOULDliketotakethisopportu-nitytoexpressmy heartfeltgratitude to the SMRT employees at ToaPayohMRTstationandthewomen passengers who had helped my pregnantwifeandI. On May 3, between 9.45am and 10.15am, my wife and I were taking thetraintoRafflesPlace. As the train reached Braddell, my wife
      237 words
  • Page 32 Advertisements
    • 103 32 Chat Up With A Variety Of Friends! Enjoy Chatting Moments With Us! The Most Happening Chat Club 1 to 1 Chat 1900-9121-121 90 cents/ min First 45sec FREE Chat Party 1900-9123-321 50cents/ min Ladies Free Line: ***** 800 TOP 3 LADIES WIN TOTAL CASH PRIZE OF $2000/ Online payment available
      103 words
    • 84 32 YOUR VIEWS E-mail tnptalk@sph.com.sg or write to The New Paper, 1000 Toa Payoh North, Level 6, Annexe Block, Singapore *****4 For verification, we need the writer’sfull nameand contact number (preferably a handphone). We reserve the right to edit letters. By your submission, it is deemed that you have granted us
      84 words

  • Show
    • 922 33  -  A new street fashion blog has unearthed stylish denizens here, including an old man in singlet and a foreign worker REPORT:JULIANA JULIANA JUNE RASUL julrasul@sph.com.sg SINGAPOREstyle?Itexists.Andlo,it’snotjustflip-flopsandtanktops. Just check out new local street fashion blog, Outré which claims to showcase everyday Singaporeans in theirfashionablebest.It’snotjustphotosofmenwith trendy brogues and women playing
      PICTURES: JAMES BENT; TNP PICTURE: DAMIAN TAN  -  922 words
    • 647 35  -  AMAZING RACE FINALISTS ARE... REPORT: JEANMARIE TAN jeanm@sph.com.sg THEfinalthreeteamstocrossthe finish line on reality TV seriesTheAmazing Race are typically met with cheers and applause from their former competitors. Not so for the 16th season, which recently concluded on a sournote. For the first time in the
      PICTURES: AXN  -  647 words
    • Show Gadgets & Games
      • 363 36  -  Gadget GUY REPORT:LESTER LESTER HIO lesterh@sph.com.sg THEHTCHDMiniisthelean-er, tinier version of HTC’s HD2smartphone. As far as smartphones go, the Minidoes awonderfuljobin packing the necessary features into a tinypackage. Butperformanceisn’tthegreatest and there is a noticeable slowdown when flipping through its features. The small size of the Mini
        363 words
      • 89 36 THIScamouflaged versionofSony’s WSeries wearable Walkman was designed to commemorate the release of the game Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker on the Sony PSP. With a capacity of 2GB, it comes pre-loaded with sixsongs fromthegame’s soundtrack. Gamers can also find a unique code on the Walkman
        89 words
      • 363 36  -  Gadget GALl REPORT:TAN TAN MAE LYNN maelynn@sph.com.sg WHEN I opened the box and saw the HTC HD Mini within, I was impressed. “Wow,whatacool-looking phone,”I thought. Butfirst impressionsaren’t always what they are made out to be. Big is not better when it comes to mobile phones.
        363 words
      • 87 36 PITCHED as a multimedia phone, the N8 allows you to enjoy HD-quality video and Dolby Digital Plus surround sound by plugging it into your home theatre system. It also offers access to WebTV services that offer channels such as CNN, E! Entertainment and National Geographic.
        87 words
      • 83 36 MADE from lightweight water-resistant materials, this pair of headphones from Philips is rain- and sweat-proof, making it an ideal companion for workouts. The neck band that comes with the SHQ4000 is designed to be flexible, so it keeps the earbuds where they should be without impeding your
        83 words
    • Show Biker Boy
      • 721 37  -  Don’tlaugh–usinghomeremedies to clean your bike can work wonders ZAIHAN MOHD YUSOF zaihan@sph.com.sg IT HAS been a frustrating two months. Riding in the rain has somehow caused stubborn stains to develop on my white motorcycle fairings. Even after constant washing and waxing with two different
        TNP PICTURES: ZAIHAN MOHD YUSOF  -  721 words


  • Page 35 Advertisements
    • 82 35 How to Make NEiWi Friends? m only period Limited 450 Lim A900 i 654*7 Min per «apyp5g-.,. tad^ eS L_ sffi! 111 Per Mm aL/VE f-2-Y 1900-912- 9700 3Chat with one Friend at one time in Private 2 Firs* 45sec FREE I W1 Hurrv! Eniov First 10min @ONLY $1.99 NOW!
      82 words



  • Page 38 Advertisements
    • 46 38 jar 4 uk i Free line: 6100 0000 30 9111 m only ma SO.99 > c w from ttiis service. Meetinnin ops is strongly ad PteL visit our website www.dreamchat.sg Callers must be 18 above. Galls are charged at S0.99/min. Exercise vised. Deny Access/ Complaints/ Heiplne: 6100
      46 words
  • Page 38 Miscellaneous
    • 293 38 PICTURES: SHAW, STAR CHINESE MOVIES 1LENG WAH CINEMAS Online Bookings: www.ewcinemas.com.sg Most 2K Digital Halls In Singapore! Clearest Sharpest Resolution! Best Sound Effects! SINGPOST S.A.M. HAS ITS PRICE 1" N m R%Y< A Horror Film By AHMAD IDHAM ax J* y v. '(i Y LIYANA JASMAY >3 s- >* ■^r
      293 words
    • 98 38 WATCH’EM P.S. I Love You (above) Star Movies (StarHub Ch 622), 9pm Ayoung widow discovers that her late husband has left her a series of messages intended to help ease her pain and start a new life. Starring Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler. Lost And Found Mei Ah Movies (SingTel mio
      98 words
    • 220 38 CHANNEL5 11.00am 7thCircoMassimo Noon CruiseII 12.30pm GPRacing– On Track 1.00 Movie:IntoThe Sun 2.45 Planet’sFunniest Animals 3.00 House 4.00 RedThread 5.00 TheAmazing Race 6.00 VideoZonkers 6.30 FilmsAndStars Asia 7.00 StarWars: The Clone Wars 7.30 Planet’sFunniest Animals 7.45 Movie:Shrek II 9.30 News5Tonight 10.00 A TributeToDr GohKeng Swee 11.00 Movie:Entrapment 1.15am Movie:Gladiator CHANNEL8
      220 words

  • Page 39 Advertisements
    • 663 39 MATS Still in demand Dealer willing to buy 2G mobile phones. See Class Business Needs -> < I* J I i I w Keep pace with schoolwork Tuition in all subjects by 'reliable ft experienced' tutors. See Class Education Courses L* Shape up! Subjects wanted for a weight-loss programme. See
      663 words
    • 30 39 NEED CASH? Buy Back all Digital Gadgets $1000-$10,000 ON THE SPOT JEFF 8298-3023 TRANSPORT PROVIDED NEED CASH? Buy Back all Digital Gadgets $1000-$10,000 ON THE SPOT JOE 8201-0040 TRANSPORT PROVIDED
      30 words

  • Page 40 Advertisements
    • 445 40 Business Needs Business Needs Business Needs Business Needs Business Needs Business Needs Business Needs Business Needs WE BUY NEW/USED/SPOILT LAPTOP SPECIALISE IN BUY AND SELL TRADE-IN Core 2 Duo above Up to $3000 Msrhnnk Prn (Jp tO S4000 CASH! 100: Macbook Pro Plasma LCD SLR Camera Up to S3000 Up
      445 words
    • 214 40 T Reliable Loan For HDB Sellers No Gimmicks! No Hidden Costs! All Enquiries Welcome! Lowest Interest Guaranteed Customers are given Our Highest Level of Respect n 1 -Hr Express Loan Approval. Cash amount upto $100,000 (No Guarantor Needed) Before or After HDB 1 st appointment. All Discussions Strictly Private Confidential.
      214 words

  • Page 41 Advertisements
    • 227 41 Business Needs!Business Needs!Business Needs Os O o rg 00 CM QJ ~o C _QJ >s QJ C o CL CL LEGAL LOANft Immediate Approval Loan from $500 $100K Approved within 1 hour Specialise in Bankruptcy Divorce case Short-term Loan for HDB Sellers Before After HDB 1 st Appointment 9682 1818
      227 words
    • 230 41 Buy/SellNew/Used/Spoilt/Export Handphones/Signline phones Sign new/Upgrade lines up to $10K(Transport provided) Trade in/ Buy back/ Repairs available BUY: Iphone 3gs 32gb $1300 Iphone 3gs 16gb $1100 SE U5 Vivaz $750 Motorola Milestone $750 All other model sign line phones welcome too... Please visit us at Blk 46-3 Commonwealth Drive #01-394 (beside
      230 words
    • 178 41 CALL *****979 *****927 day/ night on the spot repair all brands TV, Video, LD, hifi, LCD TV, projector TV, Plasma TV, antenna. Good Price Repair/ Buy/ Sell Log in to: WWW. buysellstation.com to search for good bargains BUY SELL TRADE-IN REPAIR ON-THE-SPOT We offer "Buy Back Option" if you wish
      178 words
    • 61 41 OK Escort Young Sweet For Booking, call 8131 6488 $33 i. ET Swedish/ Thai Massage1 Beautiful tkilfullT Cosy Ambience' Individual Rooms with Bathroom Attached 35A Circular Road #02-01 (Behind Boat Quay) Tel: 6532 3385 {Ying Beauty lwewMi"i«9 e f nt Ne« L °°U| Skilful Op elt l Beautiful Masseuses 317
      61 words
    • 123 41 Health NEWLY OPENED MEN SPA ANJANA SPA Served by Certified, New Male Therapists 1 HP: 9127 4082 Tel: 6225 6306 With individual attached showers Operating Hours: Daily 10am to 11pm 26A Upper Cross Street www.execmale.net "k Ifl JL XIN TIAN JIN HEALTH CENTRE NewMRMQxa rion Massage Steam Bath Free Body
      123 words

  • Page 42 Advertisements
    • 373 42 Health Health Health 22 77 I II, 1 Attractive local multi-racial Masseuses Js Swedish/ Shiatsu/ Thai Massage Theatre Room Jacuzzi (Hot/ Colcf) Sauna Steam Bath Coffee Lounge Foot Reflexology Group of 4 friends: Enjoy 1 FREE Massage Free set meal drinks Cut Present this ad for a $5 DISCOUNT 35
      373 words
    • 282 42 Health Health i y Body Massage V Foot Reflexology V Facial Treatment Tel: *****902 786A North Bridge Road, 2nd floor (near Aliwal Street) SPA CABANA •••■*?*h beuk. The BEST of Thai 5 30 onwards Shiatsu Massage FrCC with some of the) most Charming Individual Room masseuses in Town!!! ifSS* (multi
      282 words
    • 55 42 MASSAGE NEW PENINSULA HEALTH CENTRE #02-19, Peninsula Shopping Ctr Tel: *****141 *****170 (multi-racial masseuse) KELLY’S SPA Good Hard Massage Local Masseuses Friendly Pleasant $28=30 mins TNP reader $25=30mins 9433 4079 511 Guillemard Road #02-34 Grandlink Sq By appt pls (11am-11pm) NEWLY OPENED! TAO YUAN SPA Individual room Cosy ambience Tel:
      55 words
    • 196 42 Personal Needs Personal Needs gATBCREDITi (LIC NO: 83/2009) NEED MONEY CALL: ATB CREDIT SURE CAN!!!!!!!! 1) EASY TO APPLY 2) APPROVED IN 1 HOUR '<> 3) ALL CASE WELCOME 4) FRIENDLY AND GOOD PERSONAL SELL BUY PROPERTY BUSINESS TEL: *****522 IEAZI CREDIT I 99% Approval/ Low interest 3 Monthly repayment
      196 words

  • Page 43 Advertisements
    • 397 43 A 1 CREDIT LICENSED MONEYLENDER (Lic:i 52/2009) (//sMfsWia s# NICK: 8181 -2727 IVY: 3738-1671 PERSONAL LOAN DC Credit UC216/2009 CASH Mon- Fri 10-8pm/ Sat 11-4pm D D M M Y Y 2 X Monthly Income m 3 Coleman Street #04-22 Peninsula Shopping Centre (Opp City Hall MRT) Singapore *****4 s$$$
      397 words
    • 78 43 Properties Properties JLR SPECIALIST Advance Cash Deposit for Sellers Ready Cash-Rich Buyers/Tenants Immediate Sale/Rental of flats Best Marketing Price for your flat Fast, Honest Reliable Service Call Now! *****209/*****239 1 85 Toa Payoh Central #02-31 8 Personal Needs 0 Properties 94 Residences^ Service Apartment Farrer Park from $1,800-$2,400 Includes PUB,
      78 words
    • 46 43 Buy/ Sell 10% DEPOSIT ON THE SPOT 8168 8889 I’m a Top Producer With 12-yrs experience Able to sell your house in 2-weeks or rent in 2-days Lots of cash rich PR clients Just a call, more than 3000 Agents will work for you! 9694 5678
      46 words
    • 195 43 Vehicles Vehicles Opening of New Branch at 304 Upper Paya Lebar Road (Tai Kenq Garden)! A™** 8^4 CAR 61 it Using Top-Notch Autoglym products skilled full time local groomers a shine that satisfy even the most demanding car owners! Also available in our showroom: GPS system(Holux, Garmin n Aigo) Ryderssunglasses
      195 words

  • Page 44 Advertisements
    • 160 44 CATS FastadsJOBS Toll-free: 1 800-289-9988 Administrative/ Clerical Administrative/ Clerical A reputable International Pre-School has an immediate vacancy for the post of: LIBRARIAN (PART-TIME) •The right candidate should ideally possess working knowledge of library systems and management software in a school environment. Has a minimum of 2 years direct work experience
      160 words
    • 161 44 ADMIN ASST REQUIRED 5-day week Knowledge in Excel Able to handle English Chinese speaking clients S’porean S’pore PR only Min 3 yrs experience Call *****903 or walk-in interview #04-33U IMM Bldg. ADMIN ASSISTANT Only singaporean or Malaysian PR need apply PC knowledge, Booking keeping, data entry, handle customer calls Able
      161 words
    • 120 44 ADMIN ASST Raffles Place 5 day week. Experienced. Pleasant with sweet voice, hardworking, good attitude. S’porean And PR only. Email ckwok@loyalreliance.com ADMIN ASST needed Bedok area PR can apply Call 9680-4772 rickylim84@hotmail.com Air Sea Freight co. needs TRADENET DECLARANT Data Entry Min ’N’ or ’O’ level Changi Cargo Complex Perform
      120 words
    • 105 44 Immediate vacancies: 1. Office Cleaners 2. Project Cleaners Full-time and Part-time positions No experience required Training provided Willing to work in hospital environment Mature workers welcome Singaporean/ PR/ Malaysians are welcome Walk-in interview from Monday-Friday 10am 12pm 2pm-5pm Changi General Hospital 2 Simei Street 3 Basement 1 Housekeeping office Tel:
      105 words
    • 109 44 DRIVER CO-ORDINATOR required for Signage Company Class 3 driving lic Min. NTC Location: Bedok Call: 9009-7956 PERSONAL DRIVER CUM CLERK Min 15 yrs experience Valid class 3 driving lic with good driving skill track record Male/ Female OT Sat Good benefits salary Call 8273-6901 between 9am-5pm CLASS 3/ 4 DRIVER
      109 words
    • 62 44 Finance Institute prestigious financial institute Cash incentive, commission basic salary Min 21 years old Flexible timing Raphael Huang *****183 ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT Knowledge of Full Set of Accounts Email resume to account@edleuro.com EXPERIENCED THERAPIST Applicants must be able to liaise with Malay speaking customers Speaks simple English Interested applicants, please call
      62 words
    • 145 44 YISHUN BLK 293 #01-231 SALON ASST Min. Sec Education Foreigners welcome Training provided Willing to work long hrs Handle all duties assign Interested, pls call *****124/ *****424 New Concept Bar Restaurant opening in Clarke Quay. Pleasant looking and friendly staff required for these positions: 1. ASSISTANT BAR MANAGER 2. BARTENDERS
      145 words

  • Page 45 Advertisements
    • 152 45 Temptations Cakes Pte Ltd Temptations Cakes is revamping from a local bakery to a contemporary European patisserie and is looking for all positions. We are looking for energetic, clean-cut professionals that are hard working. Job openings are Waiters/ Waitress, Food Runners, Floor CaptainLine Cooks/ Prep Cooks, Kitchen Manager/ Sous Chef
      152 words
    • 168 45 BARTENDERS WAITERS/WAITRESSES FOR Big Easy Call Roy 8105-5131 WAITERS/WAITRESSES Supervisors for Turnstyles Call Neil 9614-3004 w TO A group of Italian Restaurants have immediate vacancies for experienced: 1) Junior Sous Chef Chef de Partie Pastry Cook 2) Waiter Waitress Full-time Part-time positions available. SINGAPOREANS OR PRS ONLY. Please email your
      168 words
    • 129 45 New Kids On The Block! Watch out for a new rocking cafe in a happening location downtown! If you are service oriented would like to be an addition to our exciting crew to ‘rock up‘ yummy food, good service endless fun to the crowds out there, pls call: *****753 or
      129 words
    • 108 45 Vacancies PORTERS Singaporeans PRs are welcome to apply Contact: Shin Yee Celine 6226 3081 HOUSEKEEPERS Contact Amy 6772 5051 9:30am to 12:00pm 2:00pm to 16:30pm for a walk-in interview Uptown Orthodontic Practice which manages international patients requires; 1) Dental Hygienist 2) PR/ Mktg Manager Email resume to hr.ortho@ymail.com •&?Y Q<
      108 words
    • 22 45 SOCIAL ESCORTS/ G R O Full-Time/ Part-Time Working ladies welcome 8553-6762 Good looking sociable FEMALE ESCORTS wanted. Fast high earning 9029 5804
      22 words
    • 27 45 Looking For PART/ FULL-TIME Wushu Instructor Other Freelance Sports Instructors Call *****890 Email resume: wancai80@hotmail.com LOSE WEIGHT NOW Looking for people to shape up! No exercise www.3kgin10days.com
      27 words
    • 35 45 Supermaket Requires Admin/ Cashier/ Driver Call *****100 or walk in: No.13 Tuas South Street 5 #02-01 SWEET LOCAL SOCIAL ESCORTS wanted! Ready clients g’teed at least $500 income per day CallAlex at 9347 7977 now!
      35 words

  • Page 46 Advertisements
    • 618 46 Be part of a dynamic multi-media company Main board-listed Singapore Press Holdings Ltd (SPH) is Southeast Asia's leading media organisation, engaging minds and enriching lives across multiple languages and platforms. It publishes 17 newspaper titles in four languages and close to 100 magazine titles in Singapore and the region. Every
      618 words

  • Page 47 Advertisements
    • 433 47 Other Positions Other Positions Other Positions Other Positions Other Positions <=<■ *4 Be part of a dynamic multi-media company Main board-listed Singapore Press Holdings Ltd (SPH) is Southeast Asia's leading media organisation, engaging minds and enriching lives across multiple languages and platforms. It publishes 17 newspaper titles in four languages
      433 words
    • 130 47 INTERNET WORK AT HOME OPPORTUNITY A special marketing project byTWI Group Pte Ltd r With more than 80% of residential homes in Singapore Malaysia 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
      130 words
    • 21 47 i* Good communication skills Interested in chatting Cheerful, bubbly and outgoing personality PC literate with internet access Good Pay Call *****247
      21 words
    • 42 47 Part-Time/ Temporary Immed Hire! Female Social Escorts New and Experienced. *****-5418 CALL/TEXT/VOICE MESSAGE FEMALE ESCORTS WANTED Attractive ladies required *Earn $5000 a month *Fast cash *****557 Call or SMS MANY SURVEYORS wanted Hourly paid plus incentive Weekdays 7-9pm Students welcome 9125 0902
      42 words

  • Page 48 Advertisements
    • 330 48 Professionals/ Executives I Executives I Executives I Executives I Executives I Executives I Executives I Executives JP"*" W I PURE FITNESS IS HIRING! The Pure Path Passion +Attitude Teamwork Honesty The Pure Group is Asia s most exciting liftstyle brand consisting of Pure Fitness, Pure Yoga, Pure Dining and Pure
      330 words
    • 80 48 We are looking for: FULL-TIME/ PART-TIME RETAIL ASSISTANTS For our new F&B outlet. Only S’poreans, PRs M’sians need to apply. Please call: 9233-4568 for more details. A Fire Alarm Company in Jurong East requires: SALES ENGINEER Requirements: Diploma/ ITE in Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering Class 3 Driving License Basic Computer knowledge
      80 words
    • 77 48 Optical Group Hougang, SengKang, Yishun, Woodlands, Teck Whye, Clementi 1) Optometrist 2) Optician 3) Experienced Optical Sales Call 9230 6300 A Marine Industrial Trading Co. requires INDOOR SALES SUPPORT ITE NTC Diploma Computer literate Prefer with Class 3 driving Interested applicants Pls send resume to samtan@mets.com.sg ATTENTION Car Sales Personnel!
      77 words

  • Page 49 Advertisements
    • 146 49 CAREER OPPORTUNITY! SALES MGMT TRAINEE Fresh Grads ORD Personnel S’porean PRs to APPLY Diploma Above Only $2.5k and Above << 9039 6736 >> CAREEROPPORTUNITY! Sales Exec Events (Major bank) Immediate Singaporean/ PR Training provided $1.8K $2.2K SMS 9160 9902 EARN AN INCOME FROM SHOPPING REFERRING Part time Health Beauty. Families,
      146 words
    • 262 49 Stall Assistants Stall Assistants ITTOjuet (Part /Full Time) STALL ASSISTANT Duties and Responsibilities: Assist in preparation of food drink items and counter sales service Handling of cash system, collection and process payment for customer Requirements Prepared to work shift Training will be provided Only Singaporeans, PRs and Dependant Pass need
      262 words
    • 809 49 Technical Technical Technical Technical Technical GE Aviation Services ATI GE Aviation, Services-ATI is a market leader in Compressor Airfoil repairs. With our state-of-the-art facilities, we are world-renowned for steadfast delivery and turn-around time. We are now looking for highly-skilled and committed professionals ready to take the challenge of a dynamic
      809 words
    • 39 49 Well Estab. Co Benoi Rd (Opp Joo Koon MRT) has immed vacancy for 1. STOREKEEPER 2. DRIVER S’porean/ PR Min Sec education 2 yrs in similar capacity Possess Class 3 driving licence Physically fit energetic Plse call Karen *****770
      39 words

  • Sports
    • Sports Racing
      • 607 50 / 51 ROCKET MAN, Singapore’s brightest hope for international glory in 10 years, sizzled again in his final gallop at Kranji yesterday morning. Ridden by Robbie Fradd (right), the Patrick Shaw-trained dual Lion City Cup
        607 words
      • 642 50 / 51  -  $500,000SingaporeGuineas(Group1–1,600m) TAN THEAN LOON loon@sph.com.sg UNBEATEN superstar BETTER THAN EVER did better than expected last night at Kranji. The Laurie Laxon-trained French Deputy gelding not only completed the Singapore Three-Year-old Challenge Grand Slam by capturing the $500,000 Singapore Guineas but also did it
        TNP PICTURES: DAMIAN TAN  -  642 words
      • 65 50 / 51 RACE1:Asian Power? ?43.8. RACE 3: Going On Here? ?(B Vorster) 43.7.Sinfour? ?(M Firdaus)41.6. Village? ?(KBSoo)canter/42.3. RACE 4: Superb (D Azis) canter/42.9. Escamonda? ?39.3. Amadeus Mozart (R Fradd) 39.8. RACE 5: Count Zerpour? ?(Soo) 40. My Drumbeat 40.2. Prinzio (Vorster) 39.4. RACE
        65 words
      • 1123 50 / 51 Going: Good Race1 C4D2(LC)1200m 1 SURPRISESURPRISE58(14-10) VDuric (4) 1 1 1 (495) 9 GYPSYMAGIC53(31-8) MDuPlessis (2) 3 3 2 (491) Nk 11 QUEENNARCISSUS51.5(26-7) JMoreira (1) 6 9 3 (453) 1.5 2 DAYOFEMPIRE56.5(63-18) DBeasley (5) 5 4 4 (510) Hd 8 BOYLE53(45-13) JMcDonald* (3) 2 2 5
        1,123 words
      • 1896 52 / 53 TIPS AND COMMENTS COURTESY OF AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATED PRESS AND MATT NOWLAND(BELMONT) RACE 1 Doomben (1,200m) 4 STARSTREAMED (KT Webb) 2c (3:1-2-0): Spelled after dh win (57) 1,000m E Farm 2yo Jan 16. First-up sht1/2 hd 2nd (57.5) 1,000m E Farm 2yo
        1,896 words
      • 1063 52 / 53 11:55Race1 DOOMBEN 1200M 1 STEELDRAGON SKATSIDIS (13) 56 2 GHOSTNTHEDARKNESS KYOSHIDA (5) 56 3 EQUISSENTIAL PWOLFGRAM (4) 56 4 STARSTREAMED MCAHILL (2) 56 5 GENERALSHAREEF JBOWMAN (9) 56 6 BIGCHANCE DJBROWNE (12) 56 7 PLAYACTION MJWALKER (7) 56 8 ZAABMAN UNFIXED (11) 56 9 HIDDENKISSES
        1,063 words
      • 244 52 / 53 KOH Teck Huat (left) has been named the winner of the inaugural Singapore Apprentice Jockey Encouragement Award. The award is sponsored by The Carbine Club Singapore and the Singapore Turf Club. It is to show recognition to a Singapore-based, apprentice jockey who has good
        244 words
      • 1341 54 GOING FORECAST: YIELDING RACE1 C5 1.15 -1200m(SC) Stakes:RM10,000 No. Last6runs HORSE Wt Rating Jockey Barrier (Age/origin/sex,trainer-owner) 1 078- BukitRaya 57.5 (41) ANawawi*c3 8 (3agTonyYeoh-BukitMas) 2 02--31 FireBird 57.5 (41) JoseDeSouza 10 (4amgMThwaites-FireStorm) 3 900-40 KimWinner 57 (40) NCallow 4 (4amMSukri-Kimmui's) 4 *****0 SiBravo 56 (38)
        1,341 words
    • Sports Badminton
      • 457 55  -  THOMAS CUP JAMES WONG npsports@sph.com.sg CHINA turned on the power to hand hosts Malaysia a 3-0 whitewash in the Thomas Cup semi-final yesterday. The Chinese juggernauts silenced the noisy Putra Stadium crowd in Kuala Lumpur with a polished display to stay on
        PICTURES: AP, XINHUA  -  457 words
      • 156 55 GOLF SINGAPORE’S No. 1 pro Lam Chih Bing shot a four-over 74 and missed the cut at the Japan PGA Nissin Cupnoodle Cup in Nagasaki yesterday. Five bogeys ruined Lam’s card for a six-over 146 total on the second day of the Cup at
        156 words
      • 116 55 AFP AZAHARA Munoz shot a sev-en-under 65 to take a one-stroke lead on Thursday at the Bell Micro Classic in Alabama, the LPGA Tour’s first tournament since US golfer Erica Blasberg was found dead. Munoz leads from Katherine Hull and Lee Jee Young. “This morning I
        AFP  -  116 words
    • Sports Formula One
      • 489 56  -  RACE TORQUE ALEX YOONG npsports@sph.com.sg The writer is a former Formula One driver TOMORROW sees the most prestigious race in the Formula One calendar taking place in the principality of Monaco. The Monaco Grand Prix is run around the tight and twisty streets of Monte
        PICTURE: AFP  -  489 words
      • 509 56 Reuters LEWIS Hamilton says he wants to be remembered as a Formula One great, but not in the manner of Michael Schumacher. The 25-year-old Briton entered the sport the year after seven-time champion Schumacher retired from Ferrari in 2006, and this weekend is the first
        Reuters  -  509 words
    • Sports Schools Scene
      • Hwa Chong in two finals
        • 332 57  -  CHUA SIANG YEE npsports@sph.com.sg DEFENDING champions Hwa Chong Institution shook off a lacklustre first-quarter display to overcome a brave Victoria Junior College 70-37 in yesterday’s ‘A’ Division basketball semi-finals. Victoria were giving Hwa Chong a hard time at the start, pressing high up the court and
          332 words
        • 355 57  -  TSANG WING HAN npsports@sph.com.sg HWA CHONG Institution girls’ basketball team reaped an impressive 73-18 victory overSt Andrew’sJunior Collegeyesterday. The ‘A’ Division defending champions showed their defensive prowess right from the start, denying the Saints any room for movement. The Saints struggled to break the defence but
          TNP PICTURES: GARY GOH  -  355 words
    • Sports S-League
      • 534 58  -  TAMPINES ROVERS 3 (Kaneko 45, Qiu Li 70, Bah 90+1 og) GOMBAK UNITED 3 (Fazrul 13, Zulkiffli 16, Agu 90+2) SAZALI ABDUL AZIZ npsports@sph.com.sg IT WAS just as well that last night’s clash between Tampines Rovers and Gombak Unitedwasbeamed“live”intothehomes of Singaporeans, for it was a match made for
        PICTURE: LIANHE ZAOBAO  -  534 words
      • 347 58 FORZA! PA Sport LEONARDO’S coaching experiment lasted just one season at AC Milan as the Brazilian parted on amicable terms with his long-time club yesterday. The Brazilian (left) played for many years at the San Siro before becoming a club executive and last summer he was
        PA Sport  -  347 words
    • Sports EPL
      • 276 60 / 61  -  DAVID LEE WELL, there’s never quite an EPL season to matchthisterm’sunbelievabledrama. Just think about all those records and memorable moments. Are you ready? Take a deep breath...let’s go! Chelsea scored 103 goals; Tottenham made it to the Champions League for the first time; Liverpool got deflated by a
        276 words
      • 238 60 / 61  -  IAIN MACINTOSH I’D LOVE to tell you that this has been a magical season full of excitement and joy, but the only thing I have felt during this campaign is unease. There is something profoundly wrong about the way that Liverpool have imploded under the
        238 words
      • 207 60 / 61  -  Dreams are made of these... The thrills and spills both on and off the pitch of the just-ended EPL season make it a truly memorable one.Here’salookbackby THENEWPAPER’sfootball writers and analysts LIM SAY HENG I HAVE a dream, that next season willbeasmemorableasthis–that beach balls will score goals and
        207 words
      • 134 60 / 61  -  TOHARI PAIJAN –TOHARIPAIJAN,TNPfootballanalyst I WILL remember this season for two reasons. First, the title race going down to the last day wasunbelievable.Ithasn’thappenedinrecent years, and it made for a scintillating end. Second, the six defeats that champions Chelsea sufferedsendoutastrongmessage–thegap between the big teams and the rest is
        134 words
      • 165 60 / 61  -  SARA-ANN K –SARA-ANNK,RazorTVjournalist HERE are the numbers for the season: 10. One big fat Zero. The number of English teams that made it to the Champions League final this season. 9.GillettandHicksaresellingup.YAY!Finallywemightget some reasonable backing. Not forgetting the catfight be- tween Hicks Jr and a fan. Ooooh. 8.
        165 words
      • 188 60 / 61  -  JOE MORRISON –JOEMORRISON,formerTV presenter, now just a fan IN ALL my years in broadcasting, this season has been truly spectacular. There was so much going on in the League, from the battle for fourth place to the relegation dogfight. The number of goals scored only heightened
        PICTURES: ACTION IMAGES, AP, REUTERS  -  188 words
      • 147 60 / 61  -  JOHN BURRIDGE –JOHNBURRIDGE,former Man City goalkeeper THE GOOD: I think Chelsea deserved the title. They are masters of the passing game and their workrate is unbelievable. Nicolas Anelka and Didier Drogba are two great strikers, Frank Lampard has been sensational, and I
        147 words
      • 165 60 / 61  -  GARY LIM THERE was everything that one could have asked for. If English football fans had been complaining that the English Premier League was getting a little too predictable for their liking, then this season has anything but gone according to script. There was Tottenham Hotspur
        165 words
      • 371 62 / 63 THE ALTERNATIVE EPL TABLE vManUnited 1-0 (Nov8, 2009) THE genesis and execution of Chelsea’s 76th-minute winner are still questionable. Challenging Ashley Cole for possession, Darren Fletcher clearly went for the ball but a Chelsea free-kick was awarded. As the set-piece was delivered, Wes Brown was obviously wrestled
        371 words
      • Article, Illustration
        662 62 / 63  -  It could be a poor refereeing decision, a massive stroke of luck, or even an ironic twist of fate. In such a tight title race, even one incident could mean a world of difference. DAVID LEE and CHUA SIANG YEElook back at the controversial moments involving Chelsea and
        662 words
      • 643 62 / 63  -  EPL REPORT CARD IAIN MACINTOSH npsports@sph.com.sg REPORTING FROM UK TOTTENHAM AND so, after years of near-misses, Tottenham finally make it into the Champions League. Or at least, the preliminary rounds of the Champions League. Liverpool’s implosion gave Spurs the chance to break into the private party
        PICTURES: AP, AFP, ACTION IMAGES  -  643 words
    • Sports FA Cup Final
      • 615 64 / 65  -  IAIN MACINTOSH npsports@sph.com.sg HE WILL BE REPORTING FROM WEMBLEY NO COMPETITION has ever been as inextricably linked with fairy tales as the FA Cup. Every English football fan was brought up on tales of Ronnie Radford and his 45-yard thunderbolt in the Herefordshire mud, or
        PICTURE: ACTION IMAGES  -  615 words
      • 480 64 / 65 PA Sport JOE COLE has been hailed as Chelsea’s fittest player on the eve of the FA Cup final against Portsmouth providing a timely boost for England coach Fabio Capello. Cole (right) has been named in Capello’s initial 30-man squad for the World Cup Finals in
        PA Sport; PICTURE: ACTION IMAGES  -  480 words
      • 545 64 / 65 HEAD TO HEAD: Ancelotti v Grant TROPHIES: ANCELOTTI'S CV is undoubtedly one of the best in the game. An eight-year spell at AC Milan saw him collect one Serie A title, one Italian Super Cup, one Coppa Italia and two Champions League winners’ medals. He won
        PICTURES: AFP  -  545 words
      • 694 66  -  BEN LYTTLETON Special Correspondent The writer is based in Britain and writes for The Sunday Telegraph andguardian.co. uk HOLLYWOOD producers are in talks to turn the dramatic story of Portsmouth’s season into a feature film. The final scenes will be written in today’s FA Cup final
        PICTURE: REX FEATURES  -  694 words
      • 181 66  -  BEN LYTTLETON AVRAM Grant has kept in touch with his former boss Roman Abramovich, although his wife, Tzofit, seemed less enamoured with the Russianoligarch’s treatmentof her husband. Referring to the manner in which Grant was summarily sacked after his first season in chargeatChelsea, she said:“I
        181 words
    • 459 67  -  HER BLOG SARA ANN K npsports@sph.com.sg The writer is aRazorTV journalist WORLD Cup fever has been simmering away on the stove. Clues to the madness and mayhem already beginning: The $3 million that Carlsberg announced that it will be splurging to support Team England! That’s a lot of
      PICTURE: CARLSBERG  -  459 words
    • WORLD CUP 2010 27 DAYS TO GO
      • 529 68/69  -  GARY LIM npsports@sph.com.sg THE English Premier League may be done and dusted. But the battle between Didier Drogba and Wayne Rooney will be taken to the next level come June. While Rooney lost out in the race for the Premiership Golden Boot to Drogba, he
        PICTURE: ACTION IMAGES  -  529 words
      • 144 68/69  -  GARY LIM WHAT do Mario Kempes, Paolo Rossi, Gary Lineker, Salvatore Schillaci, Hristo Stoichkov, Oleg Salenko and Davor Suker have in common? Answer: They are all previous Golden Shoe winners. There’s more. All of them scored six goals each to nick the award. Only once since
        144 words
      • Article, Illustration
        245 68/69 SOURCE: UBS WEALTH MANAGEMENT RESEARCH IF STATISTICS are anything to go by, Brazil will win the World Cup this year. The UBS Wealth Management team said that the five-time World Cup winners have a 22 per cent probability of victory, reported the Telegraph. European champions and bookmakers’
        SOURCE: UBS WEALTH MANAGEMENT RESEARCH  -  245 words
    • 102 70 ENGLAND qualified for this year’s World Cup with a points total of 27 from a possible 30. Nine wins from 10 games ensured Fabio Capello’s men progressed to South Africa in emphatic fashion as a 1-0 defeat against Ukraine represented the only blot
      PICTURE: ACTION IMAGES  -  102 words
    • 526 70 NOTROONEY, NOTDROGBA, PA Sport FRANK Lampard was easily the best player in the top flight last season, according to the Premier League’sofficialstatistics. Wayne Rooney may have scooped the Player of the Year award and Didier Drogba the Golden Boot, but no-one was more successful across the board
      PA Sport; PICTURE: REUTERS  -  526 words
    • ON TV
      • 98 71 LIVE TELECASTS FA CUP Tonight: CHELSEA v PORTSMOUTH StarHub TV Ch 273,9.30pm SERIEA Tomorrow: AC MILAN vJUVENTUS Ch 61 mioTV, 2.45am CATANIA v GENOA Ch 61 mioTV, 9pm J-LEAGUE Today: FC TOKYO v SHIMIZU S-PULSE StarHub TV Ch 222,1pm LALIGA Tomorrow: ALMERIA v SEVILLA StarHub TV Ch 222,3.55am Monday:
        98 words
      • 15 71 MADRID OPEN Tomorrow: SEMI-FINALS StarHub TV Ch 202,2am Monday: FINAL StarHub TV Ch 202,12.30am
        15 words
      • 21 71 OPENCALLA MILLOR MALLORCA Today: DAY 3 StarHub TV Ch 213,7.45pm VALERO TEXAS OPEN Tomorrow: DAY 3 StarHub TV Ch 213,3.15am
        21 words
      • 27 71 MONACO GP Tonight: QUALIFYING StarHub TV Ch 273,7.50pm Tomorrow: PREVIEW StarHub TV Ch 273,7pm RACE STARTS StarHub TV Ch 273,7.45pm CHEQUERED FLAG StarHub TV Ch 273,9.45pm
        27 words
      • 13 71 THOMAS CUP Tomorrow: FINAL StarHubTVCh 203,2pm UBERCUP Today: FINAL StarHubTVCh 203, 2pm
        13 words
      • 27 71 S-LEAGUE Tonight: BALESTIER v GEYLANG (Toa Payoh Stadium, Kick-off 7.45pm) Call 1900-*****13 after 10.15pm for the half-time and full-time results. Calls cost 30 cents a minute.
        27 words
      • 116 71 CATCH the FA Cup final between Chelsea and Portsmouth today at Clarke Quay’sFountain Court. HostedbyESPNSTAR Sports’ Patrick Kinghorn and Colette Wong from SportsCenter, the event promises to replicate the experience of being at the Wembley Stadium itself. The match will be shown on a big screen
        PICTURE: AFP  -  116 words
      • 574 71 EVENTS LOCAL EVENTS BADMINTON What:National Schools ‘A’ DivBadminton Championship When: Till May 20 Where: Bedok Sports Hall THE FIGHT for the title for both boys and girls divisions will start at 2pm today. FOOTBALL What: Football Passion ANZA Soccer International Junior Cup 2010 When: Today and tomorrow Where:
        574 words

  • Page 52 / 53 Advertisements
    • 29 52 / 53 Experience our Traditional Shiatsu Swedish Massage Sauna Steam Bath T.V. Lounge All Individual room with shower attached bath room 6235 4455/6 Holiday Inn Park View B1-01, 11 Cavenagh Road
      29 words


  • Page 55 Advertisements
    • 155 55 BRIGHT HOUSE LIGHTING PTE LTD HOTTEST DEALS! FREE INSTAILATION 1 YEAR* 52" 5 Blade Ceiling Fan UP $238 Instant Water Heater Multi-Spray Sensation i 0 mjj J SB? m m 42" 5 Blade Ceiling Fan LED Downlight Various Designs (ABS Blade) iBB <2S> Hptf ilwww Blk 406 Tampines St 41
      155 words

  • Page 56 Miscellaneous
    • 47 56 |p Y(i> Always play with care. [responsibiyf Do not bet illegally. No person under the age of 18 years shall be allowed to purchase a ticket or to claim any prize Visit our website at www.singaporepools.com.sg Towards Community Purpose and Benefit SINGAPORE m RCB Reg No: *****0202G
      47 words








  • Page 67 Advertisements
    • 55 67 CAGE S-MIW FOOMU (O/MRNON, (/mom-. unpen n. OMWCM IINPEEW BAKTWNON EOMTAWI TOZK: MOW WftN %3CjOOO WORW Of <WCT<60OP<TO BE WON! owing WW-. 24 WW/ 2010 K6Kf<2ffll0M fC*M; POWMOBP FBOW occmt6M4 9MS WWCH PBENCH VTCMMOF*,. VM M 6mmee, wymm TKEIC <M<. WFM<FTSER -«tcmto-mf umtne <x towa. -wm.,, LIVE KTION TH W
      55 words




  • Page 72 Advertisements
    • 236 72 A k. m v o* X >, m h i Mv Top up your M Card and get up to $18 bonus value Enjoy a guaranteed bonus value of $1, $3 or $18 when you top up your M Card. That's extra calls and SMS value for FREE. The more
      236 words