The New Paper, 19 April 2015

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  • 24 1 the new paper sunday APRIL 19 2015 A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION 80 CENTS MCI (P) 138/12/2014 tnp.sg facebook.com/thenewpaper twitter.com/thenewpaper To subscribe: 6388 3838
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    • 78 1 april 19 2015 NEW S’PORE FAD Reborn dolls that look like real babies Our 20-page pullout guide M’SIAN SUPER LEAGUE Fandi slams ‘shocking’ defending in LionsXII's 4-0 rout by Selangor »S2 BREAKFAST TIPS Our 20-page pullout guide to great breakfast ideas Cute or creepy? ›4 tnp.sg facebook.com/thenewpaper twitter.com/thenewpaper To subscribe:
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  • upfront quick bites
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      169 2 Catherine Robert journalist The poached egg adds a delicious touch to this fettuccini cabonara. Fettuccini Cabonara ($17), Lots Gourmet, 965A, Upper Changi Road North Heather Humphries journalist Creamy penne pasta baked to perfection with cheese, spinach and grilled chicken slices. Chicken Spinach Gratin ($5.90), Saizeriya, Hougang 1,1,
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      241 2  -  MELVIN SINGH melvin@sph.com.sg Every day, a girl is bombarded with insistence on what she should, sometimes must, look like. Demure, fair-skinned to the point of being pale, and everything nice. But the new Singapore Girl refuses to be pigeonholed by her culture and gender. The women featured
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    • 171 2 what’s inside on paper online tnp.sg Put your heart into teaching Veteran driving instructor John Goh says many instructors are in it just for the money confessions 8 More brain-teasers Can you solve this set of questions from the Singapore Mathematical Olympiad? people 10 Eco-friendly and socially conscious Fashion pieces
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  • people
    • 579 3  -  SAF regular dies after being found unconscious in camp Reports by CHAI HUNG YIN chaihyn@sph.com.sg Like any six-year-old, he was engrossed with his toys, oblivious to the solemn mood beyond his bedroom walls. In the living room of the Hougang HDB flat,
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    • 340 3 He may be 83 but family members said Singaporean Tan Kim Cheng is an adventurous traveller. But on a recent trip to Malaysia, he went missing. Nobody has seen him since he went for a walk after leaving a cruise ship
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      874 4 / 5  -  This baby is a doll made to look like a real newborn. CHAI HUNG YIN (chaihyn@sph.com.sg) speaks to fans of these intricately crafted replicas CHAI HUNG YIN (chaihyn@sph.com.sg) S he looks so lifelike, you would expect her to open her eyes and cry for milk. Even though
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    • 686 4 / 5 Collecting realistic-looking baby dolls may be fun for some. But for others, the need to own them runs deeper. Jenny (not her full name) spent $400 on a realistic-looking baby doll, but lets it sits on her desk. “I look at
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    • 255 4 / 5 The trend of making realistic reborn dolls started in the 1980s in the US. It later moved to the UK and Australia and is now gaining a following here. In the early days of such dolls, a doll artist would take a cheap vinyl toy
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    • 699 10 / 11  -  TNPS puts three individuals to the test with Math Olympiad questions LIFE AFTER CHERYL Repofls by EATHER HUMPHRIES heatherh@sph.com.sg B now, everyone knows how diffi- cult it is to figure out when Cheryl’s birthday is. Yes, it is that mathematics problem from a Secondary
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    • 116 10 / 11 Math Olympiads are competitions that test the problem-solving skills of its participants with questions from a broad range of topics. One of the major competitions in Singapore is the Singapore Mathematical Olympiad (SMO), which is organised annually by the Singapore Mathematical Society. The SMO is split
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    • 499 12 / 13  -  These women push their bodies hard, challenging the traditional ideal of beauty that is all curves and fair skin. JUDITH TAN (juditht@sph.com.sg) finds out what it means to them to be beautiful JUDITH TAN (juditht@sph.com.sg) N ational high jumper Michelle Sim, 27, is naturally lean and
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      301 12 / 13 Sasha Christian practically grew up at Kallang Riverside. Her mother, Mrs Angeline Christian, an avid weekend waterskier, would take Miss Christian, then three, and her five-year-old brother Max there every Saturday for lessons. Miss Christian was waterskiing at three, switched to wakeboarding at five and at
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    • 496 12 / 13 Ms Chew Feng Yi, 28, smashed four world records in the powerlifting event of the Arnold Classic Australia last month, but her buff image sometimes does not go down well back in Singapore. “My physique is a result of my training. I train first and
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    • 429 14 Several operations... counting Blogger Hong Qiu Ting, 27, never liked what she saw when she looked in the mirror. Better known as Qiu Qiu, she says she used to be “flat as an airport runway” and had a very angular face with a square jawline, high cheekbones and a wide
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    • 563 14 She was a plump teenager who hated her body. “I was often teased in school because of my weight. So when I turned 16, I got my first tattoo to feel beautiful,” says art teacher Jocelyn Tan, 25. It was a picture of a
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    • 520 16 Speculation rife that they will team up against Najib after supposed meeting in London Is Dr Mahathir Mohamad and his arch-enemy Anwar Ibrahim planning to work together to oust the prime minister of Malaysia? The former prime minister claimed ignorance yesterday when asked about proposals that
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    • 459 16 The former Malaysian prime minister has upped his criticism against the current one. Dr Mahathir Mohamad told United Malays National Organisation (Umno), the leading party in the Barisan Nasional (BN) ruling coalition, to remove Mr Najib Razak as prime minister, liberal news portal
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    • 438 17 Anti-foreigner violence hits South Africa Decades after South Africa got rid of apartheid, a different kind of apartheid is threatening the nation. It has been experiencing widespread attacks aimed at foreigners from neighbouring countries such as Kenya, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, The Independent reported. The
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    • 410 18 #IWishMyTeacherKnew assignment sparks social media movement A teacher from Colorado, US, who posted notes from her third grade class (Primary 3) online and started a social media whirlwind under the hashtag #IWishMyTeacherKnew said on Friday the assignment had been a revelation for her. Ms
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    • 346 18 These three children in India are extremely obese. It’s believed that they suffer from Prad-er-Willi syndrome, a rare genetic condition. Symptoms include constant hunger, reduced muscle tone, restricted growth and learning difficulties. Yogita Rameshbhai Nandwana is five but she weighs 34kg. Her sister Anisha is
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  • confessions of a driving instructor
    • 657 8  -  NG JUN SEN ngjunsen@sph.com.sg e last 30 years, Mr John Goh has got into at least three road accidents per year. The 50-year-old says: “I’m quite used to accidents.” But Mr Goh is not a terrible driver by any stretch of the
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    • 75 18 MUM’S HAD ENOUGH More older women getting divorced Not sure what to get for Mum this Mother's Day? Visit STDirectory.sq/mothersdav2015 to view our special offers for mothers! Send in a photo of you and your mum b stand to win attractive prizes worth over $2,300, Contest ends 26 Apr 2015
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  • live right
    • 499 20  -  Rounding up science’s latest discoveries JUDITH TAN juditht@sph. com.sg HUM ‘STAYING ALIVE’ TO SAVE A LIFE The one song you should not mind playing inside your head constantly is Stayin’ Alive by the Bee Gees. It could save someone’s life, say the American Heart Association (AHA) and the
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  • afford-aspire shower gel
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      278 21  -  These bottles of goodness make showering so lovely it's difficult to leave the bathroom CATHERINE ROBERT crobert@sph.com.sg KUSTIE SHOWER GEL $19.90 If you like strongly-scented shower gels, then you’ll love this range. The 500ml bottle collection features rose, chamomile, cherry blossom and lavender scents. The scent stayed on
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    • 243 21 Putting online advice to the test HOMEMADE SHOWER GEL Cel&Keta Username: Cel&Keta Keywords: Organic, shower gel, and DIY This recipe for a homemade organic shower gel includes organic coconut milk, organic honey, liquid Castile soap (one that is commonly made with vegetable oils like palm, coconut, hemp,
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  • stylemaker
    • 363 22 / 23  -  KOVIT ANG tnp@sph.com.sg 4 fashion retail- er H&M recently launched its fourth Conscious Exclusive collection. The stunning array of clothes shows what can be done with sustainable materials like hemp, organic linen and organic leather. Of course, eco-friendly and socially conscious fashion is not entirely new. French footwear
      PHOTOGRAPHY: JET & SETO STYLING: KOVIT ANG HAIR & MAKE UP: RAUDHA RAILY USING COLOURS FROM MAKE UP REVOLUTION MODEL: MATACHELEY S (CARRIE MODELS)  -  363 words

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  • eats makan sutra
    • 621 25  -  KF SEETOH tnp@sph.com.sg I have, for the longest time, been concerned about the future of the heritage hawker food culture in Singapore. Many young people are not entering the arena of this colourful and well-loved food business. I fear even more for
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  • eats hed chef
    • 338 26  -  To good health and longevity HEDY KHOO hedykhoo@sph.com.sg T ap on tradition and whip up your own meal for a meaningful birthday celebration. You can have it simple, yet luxurious by adding dried scallops and high-quality dried shiitake mushroom. Do not overcook the noodles during the boiling stage.
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  • Breakfast guide
    • 327 28 otahCommitment to quality and food safety earns Spice Village numerous food awards Think of fish dishes, and few forget otah, that spice-infused fish cake wrapped in banana leaves that is usually a side dish with rice or eaten as a satisfying snack. At Spice Village,
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    • 282 30 Dish evolves into sweeter, crispier variants Roti prata, also known as roti canai in Malaysia, is an Indian bread cooked over a hotplate. Roti prata can traditionally be eaten plain or with curry or sugar. Lately, this dish has evolved to include garlic, banana, chocolate and
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    • 247 31 SingaporeThree new flavours added to Tatsumoto line of Japanese pork sausages Tatsumoto Japanese Pork sausages are a tasty and nutritious addition to any breakfast meal. They come in five flavours, namely Original, Arabiki, Ham, Cheese and Chipolata. Now, three new flavours have been added to the Tatsumoto
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    • Article, Illustration
      172 33 Get your caffeine fix and enjoy health benefits Nothing works better in the morning than a cup of good, strong coffee. BKC Kung Full Drip Coffee not only perks you up for the day, but has the following health benefits as well: l fresh and unprocessed coffee made
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  • Career Choice
    • 287 36  -  By Esa Masood WE THANK Mr Syed Alwi Altahir for his feedback ("More childcare centres good, but teachers are needed, too"; March 23). We agree that attracting and developing early childhood professionals is a key priority for the sector. Over the past few years,
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    • 428 38  -  More career coaches and quality training providers to help them move up ladder By Amelia Tan, Marissa Lee WORKERS will get more help in choosing jobs and charting their careers through a range of programmes by national training body Singapore Workforce Development Agency
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    • 198 36 Do you have what it takes to become an airline pilot? Apply Now! CAE Oxford Aviation Academy is accepting applications from aspiring pilots to join the next intake on the Jetstar Asia Cadet Pilot Training Program. This is an exceptional opportunity to learn how to fly with the world's largest
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    • 62 36 Accounts Supervisor Min 4 years experience Finalize few sets of accounts Prepare audit and tax shedules Prepare quarterly GST returns Knowledge of payroll Supervise a few accounts staff Adhoc duties Accounts Assistant LCCI Cert Handle AP/ AR 1-2 years experience prefer For both positions Able to read write English and
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    • 20 36 BCR THERAPIE requires Physiotherapist Park Mall Preferably with experience Immediate vacancy Interested pls call 9726-1263 or Email CV to kumar@bcrtherapie.com
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    • 26 38 SECURITY GUARD (DISCO) with experience needed immediately Bilingual, must able to handle English Chinese speaking clients WAITER/WAITRESS KTV near Farrer Park MRT Call after 10am *****787
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    • 160 38 Buhlmann Singapore Pte Ltd is a globally active company. The Buhlmann Group’s business activities range from the trade in steel tubes and pipes and steel tube Fittings to entire pipeline systems. Our range includes an array of materials, from plain carbon steels to high-alloy stainless steels. We are currently looking
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  • Dining
    • 440 39  -  By Hector Tan htan@sph.com.sg DINE alfresco amidst the quiet charm of Singapore’s oldest reservoir. Located at the heart MacRitchie Reservoir is Vava Bistro, a restaurant that offers diners seeking a spot away from the bustle of the city. Inspired by Western-Asian cuisines, the venue cooks
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      424 40  -  Written by Goh Mei Yi IF you’re planning to eat at RiceTable Indonesian Restaurant, it’s important to go with an empty stomach. What’s the point of going there, when you can’t fully enjoy the entire rijsttafel spread? (Rijsttafel is a word the Dutch colonial masters coined which
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      306 41  -  Written by Belinda Wan bwan@sph.com.sg SPANISH FOOD has been popular of late, and the cuisine’s tapas may have something to do with it. Whatever you call them snacks, canapés or finger food tapas are delightful. The term originated from the Spanish verb “tapar”, which means “to cover”. The
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  • 496 42  -  By Keon Chee LLB MBA, By Keon Chee LLB MBA, Director Rockwills Trustee Ltd Have you thought about your estate plan? It is a plan that you make in advance and name whom you want to receive the things you own after you
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    • 228 44 STProperty EVENTS STPROPERTY EXPO 2015 STProperty collaborates with Malaysia’s most established property developers to give you an edge in your investment portfolio! Date: Saturday Sunday 18-19 April 2015 Venue: SUNTEC Singapore Convention Exhibition Centre Level 3 Rooms 300-304 308-312 Time: 10.30am to 6.00pm One Medini Sdn Bhd MRCB Land is
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    • 47 1 DAYS TO GO Ridhwan ahmad tipped to win Singapore’s first Sea games boxing title in 30 years ›S23 47 GOOD FOR GOLD SUNDAY APRIL 19 2015 TNP PHOTO: KIAT TAN 24-page pullout DaNIel StuRRIDge: WIN tHe Fa Cup aND It’S StIll a SuCCeSSFul SeaSoN FoR ReDS ›S4
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  • sports
    • M’SIAN SUPER LEAGUE
      • 131 2 / 3 TEAMS PLAYERS’ RATINGS l SELANGOR: Mohd Syammim, Robert Cornthwaite, Andik Vermansyah (Fitri Shazwan 81), Leandro dos Santos, Nazmi Faiz, Ahmad Hazwan, Guilherme, Raimi Mohd Nor (Azmi Muslim 73), Rezal Fahmi, Mohd Azrif, Afiq Azmi (Abdul Hadi Yahya 84) l LIONSXII: Izwan Mahbud 6, Nazrul Nazari 5, Madhu Mohana
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      • 146 2 / 3 5 min 7 Khairul Amri flicks on Faris Ramli’s free-kick, but Selangor goalkeeper Syammim Othman keeps it out. A brief, bright start for the LionsXII. GOAL! Selangor 1-0! The LionsXII defence fails to deal with a free-kick, as Afiq Azmi smashes the ball past Izwan Mahbud. 12
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      • 855 2 / 3  -  Fandi rues ‘shocking’ defending as LionsXII’s winless run continues REPORT BY ALI KASIM aakasim@sph.com.sg IN SHAH ALAM SELANGOR4 (Afiq Azmi 7 12, 16, Guilherme de Paula 79) LIONSXII 0 It had looked promising at first. A 5-3 home victory over PDRM on the opening day of the
        PHOTOS BY; JONATHAN CHOO; jonathan@sph.com.sg  -  855 words
      • 331 2 / 3 AFP The Indonesian government said yesterday it had suspended the country’s football association and would set up a replacement, a dramatic escalation of a row that has seen the domestic league halted. There was no immediate reaction from the association, the PSSI, which held a
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    • FA CUP
      • 101 4 / 5 Liverpool and Villa have met in a FA Cup semi-final on three previous occasions, with the Villans winning in 1897 and Liverpool progressing in 1914 and 1996. Villa went on to win the trophy, while Liverpool were beaten in the final on both occasions. 3 They have
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      • 778 4 / 5  -  Winning the FA Cup would make it a successful season for the Reds, says Sturridge RICHARD BUXTON npsports@sph.com.sg l The writer is a Liverpool-based freelancer who has been covering the English Premier League since 2009. For a second year running, Liverpool have their eyes on the
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      • 161 4 / 5 AFP BARCELONA 2 (Luis Suarez 1, Lionel Messi 90+4) VALENCIA 0 Lionel Messi scored the 400th goal of his Barcelona career as the Catalans beat Champions League-chasing Valencia 2-0 to move five points clear of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga yesterday. Luis
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      • 704 4 / 5 PA Sport Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers knows his reign will be judged on trophies but, even if he reached the FA Cup final, he claims it will not be the biggest game of his career. The Reds face Aston Villa at
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    • EPL
      • 689 6 Potters hero leaves it late to nick the points STOKE CITY 2 (Diouf 47, Adam 84) SOUTHAMPTON 1 (Schneiderlin 22) Southampton’s hopes of qualifying for the Champions League suffered a big blow as they were condemned to defeat by a late strike from Stoke goal
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      • 152 6 LEICESTER CITY 2 (Ulloa 15, King 89) SWANSEA CITY 0 Leonardo Ulloa struck his first Premier League goal since Boxing Day as Leicester climbed off the bottom of the table with a vital win over Swansea. The striker ended his goal
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      • 136 8 CRYSTAL PALACE 0 WEST BROM 2 (Morrison 2, Gardner 53) West Brom eased any lingering relegation doubts as manager Tony Pulis enjoyed victory over his former club Crystal Palace. Pulis left Selhurst Park on the eve of the new season and there was no mention of
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      • 649 8 Mirallas' goal enough to beat 10-man strugglers EVERTON1 (Mirallas 29) BURNLEY 0 Midfielder Ashley Barnes’ recklessness cost Burnley the chance of salvaging a point at Everton as the struggling Clarets dropped to the bottom of the Premier League. Barnes controversially avoided any punishment for a wild
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      • 759 9 Pochettino unsure if planned boycott by Newcastle fans will hinder or help his team PA Sport Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is unsure whether a planned boycott by Newcastle fans will prove a help or hindrance to his side tonight. This season, like so many
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      • 41 15 6 Manchester City have won their last six home games against West Ham in all competitions. 6-1Victory would see the Hammers claim their first league double against City since the 1962-63 season when they won both fixtures 6-1.
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      • 973 15 City boss says Ivorian not his normal self this season but pledges to support him PA Sport Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini is confident both he and key midfielder Yaya Toure have futures at the club. The pair have come in for heavy criticism
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    • racing
      • HONG KONG RACES
        • 1563 10 / 11  -  COMMENTS BY PHILLIP WOO, COURTESY OF THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB RACE 1 (1,400M) FRIENDS OF YAN OI (3) closed strongly to take third behind Elegant Frames in his Class 5 debut last month despite getting checked 700m out and without clear running
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        • 1547 10 / 11 GOING FORECAST: GOOD RACE 1 CLASS 5 TURF—1400m TIME 1:00 Stakes: HK$575,000 No. Horse name Trainer Jockey wt(ib) Bar 1 GOOD FRIENDS MAGIC D CRUZ K C LEUNG 133 5 2 JOY TOGETHER C H YIP K C NG 133 14 3 FRIENDS
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      • 801 10 / 11 Race 1 C5 (LC) 1300m 1 DYNAMIC TRIO 59 (37-14) S Salee (5) 3 4 1 (500) 4 PASHA KHAN 54.5 c 50.5 (212-40) WK Lee* (7) 4 6 2 (546) 0.75 2 HAHA BABE 56.5 (33-8) L Sofhan (9) 6 7 3 (454) Shd 3
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      • 1502 12 / 13 GOING FORECAST: GOOD RACE 1 Open Maiden 1.45 —1100m Stakes: RM35,000 No. Last 6 runs HORSE Wt Rating Jockey Barrier (Age/Origin/Sex, trainer-owner) 1 *****0 Rocket Panda 57 .5 (48) J Keating 7 (5amg F Maynard-Grasshopper) 2 40 Money Fish 57.5 (45) CT Lee* c4 3 (5nzg
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      • 524 12 / 13 INGLIS MELBOURNE JUVENILE STAKES Trainer Leslie Khoo was a happy man on Friday when the horse he had spruiked from Day 1, GENIUS, proved him right by winning the $90,000 Inglis Melbourne Juvenile Stakes over 1,200m, the third leg of the Singapore Golden Horseshoe Series. But
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      • 686 12 / 13 RACE 1 (RANDWICK) 1st 8 Pasadena Girl ($14-$7) 2nd 5 Street Rapper ($14) 3rd 4 Tarquin ($11) 4th 6 Rhode Assassin Forecast $39 Place Forecast (5-8) $12, (4-8) $7, (4-5) $21 Tierce $414 Trio $86 Quartet No winner ($1834 jackpot carried forward to next race) Quadro $399
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      • 602 14 RACE1 EXCEPTIONAL CHOICE: Dipped on jumping. SCOUT DONE: Jumped awkwardly outwards; bumped; unbalanced; made contact; rolled outwards. BINGO: Bumped; raced keenly. STREET RUFFIAN: Made contact; carried wide. BLACK LABEL: Tightened. BANKERS CALL: Laid outwards; tendency to lay inwards. SOUTH GATE: Steadied; tendency to lay
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      • 1062 14 19-4-2015 Sunday Next Japan Meeting Sunday 10th May 2015 JAPAN 12:55 PM NAKAYAMA (Turf) 1 CLASS ALW US$240,000 SODEGAURA TOKUBETSU 1200m No Form NameT’ 1 2 3Stakes($US) Age Wgt Draw 1 ***** 2 ***** 3 ***** 4 ***** 5 ***** 6 ***** 7 ***** 8 *****
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    • HUMOUR
      • 85 16  -  DAVID LEE Top local swimmer Joseph Schooling added another feather to his cap when he was named the league’s Men’s Swimming and Diving Newcomer of the Year by the Big 12 Conference on Friday. The Big 12 Conference is a 10-school collegiate athletic conference
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      • 740 16  -  If any club need to end a bad run, call the hopeless Hammers NEIL HUMPHREYS npsports@sph.com.sg Younger readers may not recall Tomas Brolin. He is occasionally referred to as the worst signing in Premier League history. And that’s by people who liked
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    • 384 17  -  Indonesian businessman hopes upcoming 3x3 series will help local basketball BASKETBALL Report by HAIQAL SARI haiqals@sph.com.sg Hendi Widodo created the Jammers International Men’s League club WG Sonics in 2013, before taking up ownership of National Basketball League (NBL) side Adroit Sports Association. They are a team
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    • 78 18  -  HAIQAL SARI AMK Bravehearts and Falcons Basketball will meet in the grand final of the Pro-Am Singapore Basketball League (Pro-Am SBL) today. Bravehearts produced a blistering performance to beat Fastbreak PIAS 90-75 in the semi-finals on Friday, while Falcons sealed a comeback win over
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    • 495 18 World No. 1 sweeps claycourt king Nadal aside to lay down marker for French Open TENNIS AFP World No. 1 Novak Djokovic laid down an early French Open marker when he reached the Monte Carlo Masters final with a comprehensive 6-3, 6-3 win over eight-time champion Rafael Nadal
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    • 146 18 Reuters NBA Hall of Fame centre Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the league’s all-time leading scorer, is recovering from quadruple coronary bypass surgery, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center said yesterday morning (Singapore time). Dr Richard Shemin, who performed the operation on Thursday, said Abdul-Jabbar (below) was expected to
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    • 144 19 AFP James Anderson became the leading wicket-taker in English Test cricket history, dismissing West Indies captain Denesh Ramdin after tea on the final day of the fi rst Test at the Sir Vi via n Richards Stadium in Antigua on Friday. Having drawn level with
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    • 465 19 Masters champion lies six shots behind Merritt after nine-under round GOLF Wire Services Jordan Spieth shook off the US Masters hangover that hounded him during his opening round by firing a nine-under 62 yesterday morning (Singapore time) to stand six shots off the pace
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    • BRIEFS
      • 122 19 Overnight leader Arie Irawan of Malaysia clinched his second Asian Development Tour title at the US$60,000 ($78,000) ICTSI Eagle Ridge Invitational yesterday. The 24-year-old Malaysian battled to an even-par 71 after trading two birdies against two bogeys on a blustery day at
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      • 113 19 AFP South Korean LPGA rookie Kim Sei Young defied gusty winds to fire a two-under 70 yesterday morning (Singapore time) to take the solo lead at the Lotte Championship in Ko Olina in the United States. Sei Young had shared the overnight
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      • 69 19 Reuters Keith Pelley’s appointment as the European Tour’s chief executive in succession to George O’Grady has been welcomed by players’ committee chairman Thomas Bjorn. Bjorn had spoken to Pelley, 51, and is impressed by the president of Canadian conglomerate Rogers Media. Said Bjorn: “The nominations committee
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    • SPORT IS COMING HOME (JUNE 5-16) DAYS TO GO 47
      • 137 20 / 21  -  LIM SAY HENG He came out of retirement last year lured by the prospect of competing at the SEA Games on home ground, and had been training with the national team. But the 35-year-old tore a muscle in his hip two
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      • 604 20 / 21  -  Former world No. 1 promises to deliver point for Malaysia if he’s cleared to compete Report by LIM SAY HENG sayheng@sph.com.sg He wowed the crowds at the Singapore Indoor Stadium last year at the OUE Singapore Open, before losing to Indonesia’s Simon Santoso in
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      • 77 20 / 21  -  LIM SAY HENG A group of 20 OCBC Cycle 2015 participants taught 20 children how to ride a bicycle yesterday, as part of the Business Times Cycle of Hope Charity programme. It was part of a series of lead-up activities to the OCBC Cycle 2015,
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      • 284 20 / 21  -  Report by ALI KASIM aakasim@sph.com.sg Experience and familiarity. Team Singapore will be relying on those two factors when they set out to win golf gold at the South-east Asia (SEA) Games here in June. The squad are made up of seven golfers four
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        108 20 / 21 DBS turns 47 this year and while the bank looks back at its many achievements and milestones, it also celebrates Singapore’s 50th year of independence. DBS is proud to showcase the DBS Marina Regatta Singapore’s biggest water sports festival which will run concurrently with the traditional boat race events
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        95 20 / 21  -  DAVID LEE Peter Gilchrist, 47, has won three consecutive gold medals in the men’s English billiards singles event since the 2009 SEA Games. But his last SEA Games gold medal was the most hard-earned as he had to recover from a 2-1 deficit against home favourite Nay Thway Oo
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        184 22 / 23 l When: June 6-10 l Where: Singapore Expo Hall 1 (ticketed) l On offer: 11 gold medals l History: 4 golds, 26 silvers, 50 bronzes l Milestones: Men’s bantamweight gold, 1959 Ow Mun Hong, Men’s light flyweight gold, 1971 Syed Abdul Kadir, Men’s featherweight gold, 1973 Cyril Jeeris, Men’s
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      • 922 22 / 23  -  Singapore’s last SEA Games boxing gold medallist Mukhlis shares his comeback story to inspire the current crop Reports by SAZALI ABDUL AZIZ msazali@sph.com.sg He holds the distinction of being the last Singaporean to win a SEA Games boxing gold medal, when he triumphed in Bangkok in 1985.
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      • 291 22 / 23 Local boxing’s 30-year gold-medal drought at the South-east Asia (SEA) Games could end in June. So says the man who won Singapore’s last gold in Bangkok in 1985, Mohammed Mukhlis Amat. The 51-year-old said the current crop have what it takes to surprise. All they
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    • ON TV
      • 190 22 / 23 ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE Today: MAN CITY v WEST HAM Singtel TV Ch 102 StarHub TV Ch 227 (mio Stadium), 8.30pm NEWCASTLE v TOTTENHAM Singtel TV Ch 102 StarHub TV Ch 227 (mio Stadium), 11pm FA CUP, SEMI-FINALS Today: ASTON VILLA v LIVERPOOL Singtel TV Ch 111 (mio Sports), 9.55pm
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      • 29 22 / 23 LOTTE CHAMPIONSHIP Today: DAY 4 Singtel TV Ch 114 StarHub TV Ch 208 (FOX Sports), 7am SHENZHEN INTERNATIONAL Today: DAY 4 StarHub TV Ch 204 (SuperSports 4), 12.30pm
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      • 31 22 / 23 BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX Today: PREVIEW Singtel TV Ch 114 StarHub TV Ch 208 (FOX Sports), 10pm MAIN RACE Singtel TV Ch 114 StarHub TV Ch 208 (FOX Sports), 10.30pm
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      • 13 22 / 23 MONTE CARLO MASTERS Today: FINAL StarHub TV Ch 201 (SuperSports 1), 8.30pm
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    • 687 24 Hamilton takes pole position for mercedes for fourth race in a row FORMULA ONE AFP Lewis Hamilton secured his fourth straight pole position of the season yesterday when he outpaced all his rivals in qualifying for today’s Bahrain Grand Prix. The 30-year-old Briton (above), in untouchable form,
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