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Title Section20 1990-05-05 1 The Straits Times WEEKLY OVERSEAS EDITION SATURDAY, MAY 5, 1990 Price: 551.20 (in Singapore) Elsewhere by subscription only MCI(P) 37/8/8920 words
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Article733 1990-05-05 1 Tan - Average growth rate of between 4 and 6 per cent can be sustained: Chok Tong By Tan SINGAPORE’S prospects for continued "economic growth are bright, but it must think of innovative and imaginative ways to cope with labour shortage, First Deputy Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong733 words
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Article, Illustration106 1990-05-05 1 MAJULLAH Singapura! Hands clenched and raised high, unionists and government leaders together celebrated May Day at a giant rally in the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Tuesday Pictured from left are NTUC Secretary-General Ong Teng Cheong; Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew; NTUC President Oscar Oliveiro;history. Picture by WONG KWAI CHOW. - 106 words
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Article569 1990-05-05 1 S’pore can be developed country if people do not become complacent SINGAPORE ran make it as a developed industrial country by the year 2000 but it must guard against complacency, Mr Lee Kuan Yew has said. In his message for the NTl’C’s May569 words
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Advertisement9 1990-05-05 1 Singapore needs more home-grown brainpower, says PM: Back Page9 words
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Advertisement13 1990-05-05 1 BU 'Sr :s*om fSf ~~:c' «r rr ■U. Wtl Membership Has Its Privileges13 words
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NEWS FOCUS
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895 1990-05-05 2 Cheng Shoong Tat - PM’s press conference in KL Reports by Cheng Shoong Tat KUALA LUMPUR Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad has assured his Singapore counterpart, Mr Lee Kuan Yew, that work on a new dam in Johor will not be held up895 words
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Article, Illustration555 1990-05-05 2 KUALA LUMPUR Mr Lee Kuan Yew said on Monday that he hoped his successor. First Deputy Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong, would continue to have “no scars” in his dealings with Malaysian leaders. He saw no difference between his and Mr555 words
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359 1990-05-05 2 KUALA LUMPUR Mr Lee Kuan Yew believes that Johor will become Malaysia’s first newly-industrialised state because of its connection with Singapore. “They are plugging in, and we are allowing them to plug into us,” he said. “Population will go up. Housing will go up.” The359 words
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Article, Illustration3010 1990-05-05 3 Claude Smadja - By Claude Smadja Editor-in-Chief of World Link Sometime towards the end of the year, as the celebrations of the 25th anniversary of Singapore’s independence slowly wind down, Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew will relinquish his post to Mr3,010 words
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HOME May Day celebrations
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Article, Illustration600 1990-05-05 4 Sumiko Tan - By Sumiko Tan TOE-TAPPING music, slick dancing and gripping drama. Singapore workers celebrated May Day on Tuesday afternoon with a "workers' pageant” in glitzy show-biz style. More than 1,600 union members took part in the dazzling 1 -hour display organisedPicture by JACKY HO. - 600 words
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277 1990-05-05 4 THE labour movement on Tuesday reaffirmed its partnership with the Government and employers, spelt out its priorities for workers and trade unions, and urged employers to invest more in automation and training. Led by Mr Ong Teng Cheong, the secretary-gen-eral of the NTUC277 words
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245 1990-05-05 4 THE Government will build a new headquarters for the NTUC, probably in Marina South, to reflect the importance of the labour movement and its contribution to Singapore’s prosperity, First Deputy Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong has announced. He said that245 words
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557 1990-05-05 4 EMPLOYERS must invest in technology and provide ample opportunities for workers to upgrade themselves, NTUC secretary-gen-eral Ong Teng Cheong said on Tuesday. Workers, on their part, must seize every opportunity to undergo training and re-training so that they can work557 words
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178 1990-05-05 4 THE labour movement on Tuesday paid special tribute to a visibly touched Mr Lee Kuan Yew for his support of unions and his contributions to Singapore. In his May Day rally speech, NTUC Secretary-General Ong Teng Cheong said the Prime Minister’s heart had always been178 words
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Article, Illustration279 1990-05-05 5 THE labour movement on Monday pledged $1 million to Singapore's 25th Anniversary Charity Fund at a dinner to celebrate May Day. First Deputy Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong, the guest of honour at the function. received the written pledge from Mr Oscar279 words
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450 1990-05-05 5 FIRST Deputy Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong has set Singapore a target of becoming a “great small nation”. He said two things could keep the economy growing and make this a centre of excellence for human resources: a conscious effort to raise productivity,450 words
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542 1990-05-05 5 This will ensure wages can be adjusted quickly if economy falters suddenly’ UNIONS and employers must work together to continue with wage reform and build up a flexible wage buffer now. Trade and Industry Minister Lee Hsien Loong said542 words
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Article, Illustration228 1990-05-05 5 ONE million dollars was netted on Tuesday (or charitable organisations thanks to the 19th Singapore Island Country Club May Day Charity Open. The event which comprised a golf tournament and a dinner raised some $599,N9. But with the Government matching the228 words
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HOME
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Article, Illustration274 1990-05-05 6 A CAR which promises to get its driver out of a jam and functions as a mobile office at the same time that is what drivers can look forward to, and get a taste of, at an exhibition next month. Visitors274 words
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Article, Illustration236 1990-05-05 6 LONDON cabs, the world’s only porpose-bnilt taxis, will ply Singapore roads in August. .After inspection and approval by the Registry of Vehicles, about 10 of them will join the Trans-Island Bus Service's (Tibs) new radio taxi service, which was launched on Wednesday by Mr236 words
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420 1990-05-05 6 MORE “active and talented” women should come forward and serve the nation in top socio-economic and political roles, Dr Seet A 1 Mee said on Sunday. In making this call, the Minister of State (Community Development and Education), noted420 words
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389 1990-05-05 6 NUMBER of senior citizens' clubs are set to hum with a variety of supervised programmes throughout the day to encourage more elderly people to be more active. The People's Association will introduce the senior activity centre (SAC) concept 4o senior citizens' clubs389 words
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443 1990-05-05 6 FIVE people were found to be infected with the Aids virus through screening tests for iasurance and visa applications. The screening tests for such applications, introduced recently, uncovered the cases over the last two years. Dermatologist Roy Chan, one of443 words
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690 1990-05-05 7 Gerry de Silva - Government unveils projects to help make Singapore a regional leader in the field By Gerry de Silva THE Government has unveiled a National Biotechnology Master Plan comprising some $6O million worth of projects to boost Singapore’s efforts to become a premier biotechnology centre in690 words
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Article, Illustration316 1990-05-05 7 AFTER 103 years, a Singapore landmark has finally got a Singaporean at its helm. And the captain is a woman. Hotelier Jennie Chua, 45, marketing director of the Westin Stamford and the Westin Plaza, has been appointed the general manager316 words
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Article738 1990-05-05 7 Serena Toh - It is part of plan towards premier medical teaching and research in the region By Serena Toh THE running of the National University Hospital is to be transferred from the Health Ministry to the National University of Singapore as part of efforts to develop the738 words
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485 1990-05-05 7 A NEW PROFESSIONAL fees scheme which places substantial weightage on teaching and research has been introduced for senior doctors working at the National University Hospital. The previous consultancy fees scheme, which was introduced to retain senior doctors in the government sector,485 words
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209 1990-05-05 7 TAKING an example of a consultant who earns a gross month salary of X, say $lO,OOO, he would be allowed to earn up to 2X or $20,000. If the consultant earns 3X or $30,000, he would get to keep 2X or $20,000 under209 words
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Article, Illustration718 1990-05-05 8 Tan Ee Sze - 33,000 visitors expected during ‘Golden Week’ By Tan Ee Sze ONE day can make a difference of $9OO to the cost of a package tour, when 33.000 people are heading for the same destination at more or less the same time. Japanese tourists Miss718 words
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422 1990-05-05 8 CHIJ Opera Estate and Katong Convent’s primary section merge to offer better facilities TWO primary schools which had the same beginnings but later separated are now back together under one roof after 14 years. CHIJ Opera Estate School and the primary section of422 words
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303 1990-05-05 8 STAFF and students from the Vocational and Industrial Training Board broke a record when they raised about $350,000 for kidney patients. The Senior Minister of State for Education, Dr Tay Eng Soon, on Sunday singled out the students for praise, noting that most303 words
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Article, Illustration259 1990-05-05 8 POSING for pictures with the statue of Sir Stamford Raffles at Boat Quay last Friday, Mrs Bridget Galsworthy Estavillo (right) was transported nearly 30 years back in time. Mrs Estavillo, 37, is the great-great-great-grand-daughter of Raffles, who founded Singapore in 1819. She was259 words
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168 1990-05-05 8 THREE grandmothers were among some 40 pilots who flew into Singapore last Friday in the last lap of a vintage aircraft rally. The American trio of amateur pilots, who made up one of two all-women teams in the Church Ring Propeller World Vintage168 words
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135 1990-05-05 8 THE Italian airline Alitalia will temporarily suspend all its passenger flights via Singapore from June 1. But the airline will continue to operate to and from this region with a total of eight flights connecting Bangkok to Rome, Milan, Sydney and Melbourne each week,135 words
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Article145 1990-05-05 8 THE top brass of the Singapore Armed Forces will get new titles which will better reflect their roles. From Tueday, the Chief of the General Staff, Lieu-tenant-General Winston Choo, will assume the new title of Chief of Defence Force. The heads of the three services145 words
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Article, Illustration1083 1990-05-05 9 Mount Everest, the ultimate challenge to the most seasoned mountaineer,could well be the destination for a new breed of rugged Singaporeans seeking adventure in remote and faraway places. With local climbers already graduating from scaling 10-metre-high artificial rock walls to climbing1,083 words
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Article, Illustration412 1990-05-05 9 BESIDES a 10-year wait If a Singaporean team now wants to book Everest for a climb, there are other matters to take care of In the meantime. According to the director of the New Zealand Mountain Guides, Mr Russell412 words
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MALAYSIA
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Article, Illustration367 1990-05-05 10 NST. KUALA LUMPUR The Supreme Court ruled yesterday that the power to detain a person without trial must be "expressed, clear and unequivocal". It said this in a written judgment when it allowed the appeals of 11 people detained without trialNST. - 367 words
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Article, Illustration145 1990-05-05 10 A MALAYSIAN model was crowned Miss Charm International in Leningrad last Sunday. Ms Kavita Kaur Sldhu, 21, defeated 31 beauties to win the 19M Miss Charm International Beauty Pageant. ,r l felt confident of winning when the audience cheered me. Their support really surprised145 words
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721 1990-05-05 10 Johor Port Authority is worried over flow of cargo through Republic KUALA LUMPUR THE Johor Port Authority (JPA), concerned over the large volume of cargo still going through the Causeway, has urged the federal government to delay approval for the proposed second721 words
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292 1990-05-05 10 Bernama. KUALA LUMPUR A two-year study on wage trends has recommended that the government and big corporations in Malaysia set up a flexible wage system. Such a system should provide a minimum wage and also help to create a more competitive labour force, accordingBernama. - 292 words
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126 1990-05-05 10 PENANG Chief Minister Dr Lim Chong Eu has said he holds no malice against Tunku Abdul Rahman and. in fact, greatly admires the former Prime Minister. “I have always respected the Tunku and admired him greatly,” he said on Sunday when asked126 words
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390 1990-05-05 10 DAP common enemy of both parties, says Kim Sai THE Malaysian Chinese Association and Gerakan will work together to thwart the Democratic Action Party’s plan to win 17 state seats and capture Penang in the next general election, The Star newspaper390 words
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Article, Illustration62 1990-05-05 11 ANY three-year-old can tell this is only a balloon, even if it’s in the shape of an ice cream. But the sheer size of it is what caught the attention of Siti Noor Surava. The giant cone is a promotional gimmick put up by an iceAFP picture. - 62 words
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219 1990-05-05 11 Bernama. KUALA LUMPUR In the first three months of Visit Malaysia Year 1990, an estimated one million foreign tourists have come to the country, about double the 480,000 in the January to March period last year. The figure does not include Singaporeans.Bernama. - 219 words
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415 1990-05-05 11 Salary reviews will take into account productivity of workers Bernama. KUALA LUMPUR The government is formulating a national labour policy under which productivity will be taken into account when salary reviews for workers are made, Human Resources Minister Lim Ah Lek has said.Bernama. - 415 words
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208 1990-05-05 11 NST. KUALA LUMPUR Malaysian Trades Union Congress president Zainal Rampak has joined the opposition Spirit of ’46 despite pleas by some of his peers that he should remain apolitical as leader of the nation’s umbrella private sector labour organisation. Selangor ’46 chief– NST. - 208 words
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ASEAN
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Article, Illustration392 1990-05-05 11 JAKARTA A senior Indonesian minister has said that the issue of political succession was not taboo and could be discussed openly, the Indonesian Observer newspaper reported. It quoted retired Admiral Sudomo, the Co-ordi-nating Minister for Political and Security Affairs, as saying in Jakarta392 words
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191 1990-05-05 11 AFP. JAKARTA Indonesia has said that it will still give temporary asylum to new Vietnamese refugees but urged Western countries to continue providing eventual resettlement for them. Foreign Minister Ali Alatas told journalists that Indonesia “remains loyal” to its commitment as a– AFP. - 191 words
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192 1990-05-05 11 AFP. MANILA Foreign Affairs Secretary Raul Manglapus said on Thursday that the Philippines accepted assurances that Malaysia’s plan to set up a new naval base was intended to serve internal security needs. Manila had earlier expressed concern about reports that Kuala Lumpur plannedAFP. - 192 words
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166 1990-05-05 11 BANGKOK The Royal Thai Navy plans to buy US$4O million (Ss7s million) worth of Chinese surface-to-surface missiles to equip six frigates already on order from Beijing, a navy spokesman saia on Monday. He said the navy had originally intended to equip the frigates with166 words
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COMMENT/ Pick of the week’s editorials
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Article661 1990-05-05 12 MAY 5. 1990 SPRING brings not only warmer temperatures to South Korea but this being the season for negotiations between labour and management also the heat of industrial unrest. However, in a country where the unions’ preferred method of bargaining is to strike or take to the streets,661 words
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Article648 1990-05-05 12 MAY 1, 1990 LABOUR Day is a day set aside to celebrate work and its rewards. There is much reason for rejoicing. Those attending the May Day pageant at the Singapore Indoor Stadium will receive a graphic reminder of how far the nation has come since648 words
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Article663 1990-05-05 12 APRIL 30. 1990 THE brain drain problem facing Singapore has been widely debated in public in recent years, but what is less known is that it is an especially serious one afflicting the Indian community. Two weeks ago, Law and Home Affairs Minister Professor S.663 words
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767 1990-05-05 12 TAN SAi SONG - My word TAN SAi SONG WHO flinches at the mere mention of an orgy today? We, in a sophisticated age, wave our hands airily and four-letter words spill merrily from our lips.” So wrote a certain bright young thing767 words
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Article73 1990-05-05 12 “Workers mast understand that it is in their best interests to join anions. Otherwise, who will come to their aid when they get poshed around in the workplace? Or when managements impose unacceptable terms and conditions of work?” NTUC Secretary-General Ong Teng Cheong. “I can’t help it. I am73 words
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COMMENT
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Article, Illustration1318 1990-05-05 13 Even protagonists probably unsure of outcome Although Singapore Land has attracted the biggest bid for a Singapore company, there is little reaction from the market or the target. Most times, Sing Land shares are below the price offered by United Industrial1,318 words
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701 1990-05-05 13 Leaders must seek more ways to enhance SingaporeMalaysia ties Editorial headlined “Towards closer bilateral relations” which appeared in the New Straits Times on Thursday. BILATERAL relations between Malaysia and Singapore (whose destinies have long been known to be closely intertwined) have now reached a stage of maturity. at least at701 words
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MONEY
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Article, Illustration567 1990-05-05 14 Mary Kwang - By Mary Kwang MULTINATIONALS, led by Japan’s Sumitomo Electric Industries (SEI), are taking concrete steps to promote the concept of the Batam-Jo-hor-Singapore growth triangle, which offers opportuities for business development and co-operation. SEI on Monday signed the first tenancy agreement for567 words
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Article, Illustration369 1990-05-05 14 THE Government is launching the Construction Automation Programme next month to boost the level of automation in the construction industry. The programme, which is the result of recommendations put up by the National Construction Automation Task Force set up last November,369 words
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Article, Illustration386 1990-05-05 14 Reuter. MANILA A dramatic rise in regional trade and investment in Asia is building a powerful new block within the world economy, centred on Japan and the dynamic economies of Asia, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said. “Rapid growth in– Reuter. - 386 words
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424 1990-05-05 15 COMPANIES REPORTS OVERSEAS UNION Enterprise last year embarked on extensive expansion plans worldwide, staking close to US$lO million in initial investments in Italy and Turkey, and an undisclosed sum in China. In his annual address to shareholders for 1989, chairman and managing424 words
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Article488 1990-05-05 15 Week ended April 27. Compiled by Busin*» Times Final results Gross Group net Company dividend profit/loss 000) Year to Steamers 8 $9.44/ ($469) Dec 89 Sing Invest 12.5 (12 5) $4,866 ($3,386) Dec 89 Shangri-la 16 (14) $26,876 ($27,356) Dec 89 Singmarme 8 (7) $14,659 ($7,106) Dec 89Compiled by Busin*» Times - 488 words
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470 1990-05-05 15 SINGAPORE Press Holdings’ has posted a 41-per cent jump in interim pretax profit to $84.97 million thanks to better economic conditions, improved operational efficiencies, lower newsprint costs and a substantial jump in investment income. For the six months ended Fch 28,470 words
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Article, Illustration271 1990-05-05 15 GREAT Eastern Life Assurance Co has given its policy holders much to rejoice about by posting a record surplus of $301 million last year. Under Singapore’s laws governing the insurance industry, 80 per cent of a firm’s surplus must go to policy holders271 words
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223 1990-05-05 15 CEREBOS Pacific Ltd has recorded an U-per cent rise in groop interim pre-tax profit to $33.9 million, helped by strong sales and better operating margins from Its businesses In Australia and Asia. However, the food group, which has .fust been223 words
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Article153 1990-05-05 15 Singapore dollar* to on* unit ot foreign currency Buying 00 SeMng US dollar 1.8610 1 8830 Sterling pound 3 0446 ***** Australian dollar 1 3921 1 4330 Canadian dollar 1.5854 1.6205 NZ dollar 1.0556 1.0903 Singapore dollar* to 100 unit* of foreign currency Austrian schilling 15 6427 16.2328153 words
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Article98 1990-05-05 15 Contract data: 4/5/90 CURRENCY 1 MTH 3 MTH i MTH 1 MTH 12 MTH CALL VALUE DATE USS 74 84 8 Vi 84 84 74 8/5/90 AJ 134 13^4 14 14 144 124 8/5/90 NZS 12 Mi 124 124 124 124 104 8/5/90 STG 144 14 V,98 words
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Article2194 1990-05-05 16 Gr 1990 T*l Last Vol Day Last Quote 01« Net High Low Cod* Company Sal* Of000 High Low Buyer Seller •A P/E INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL 244 191 t 1000 Acm* 219 *8 215 220 213 219 220 290 165 1142 Alex Hldgs 50c 270 280 602,194 words
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Article815 1990-05-05 16 1990 High Low Tol Cod* Company Last Sale orVol Day '000 Htgh Low Last Quote Buyer Sailer Or's 01« Data Payable 306 175 t 1543 CK Tang Wt 90 176 1 6 178 175 176 178 77* 68 1546 Cauaaway Loan 75* unch 2 75* 75*815 words
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472 1990-05-05 17 The weekly sharemarket review WHAT looked like a depressing start to trading on the Singapore stock market on Monday ended on a much brighter note on Friday as share prices and volume picked up with an improvement in investor sentiment in472 words
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Article2138 1990-05-05 17 TRANSACTION DATE: MAY 4, 1990 Ore 1M0 Tel Last Vol Day Leal Quota Of» Nat High Lpw Cod# Company tala or000 High i 1 t P it SESDAQ 157 127 l 4000 Amtek Eng 20« 143 14 5 143 139 130 144 6 ON 18 1 126 1012,138 words
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Article130 1990-05-05 17 ST Industrials Index The Straits Times Industrial Index gained 9.44 points on the week to 1479 88. DAY CLOSE TURNOVER Monday 1458.40 (—12.04) 27.26 m ($71.02 m) Tuesday Closed Wednesday 1458.18 (-0.22) 37.61m ($188.43 m) Thursday 1465.89 7.71) 42.85m ($126.09 m) Friday 1479.88 13.99) 52.74m ($156.57 m)130 words
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Article686 1990-05-05 17 Friday May 4 HKt Amoy Properties 2 825 *0 025 Allied Overaaas 0 93 -OOi Asia Sec Int'l 2 35 uneh Asia Sec War 91 041 -0 01 Allied TW 094 unen Bond Corp lot'l 2 05 ■0 025 Bond CO'P War 9' 0 28 unch Bank o* EA686 words
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574 1990-05-05 18 WITH robust growth in both exports and imports, Singapore’s total trade in the first quarter of the year grew by 18.9 per cent over the same period last year to hit $49 billion. This increase was much higher than the574 words
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Article265 1990-05-05 18 Manager’* price* (or May 5 7 Singapore Unit Trust The Commerce 1.2S—134 The Savings fund 1 03—1.10 Spore Prog fund 0 47-0 50 Spore Sec fund 081-086 S'pore Invest fund 086 0 92 Spore Equity fund 0.55-0 59 Asia Unit Trust Mai Invest fund 1 57—1 67xd Mai265 words
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442 1990-05-05 18 MBT. KLALA LUMPUR Kenong Hhd has proposed to pay a massive M 51.22 billion for the entire equity of the Fleet group and Hatibudi Nominees, both of which are controlled by Malaysia’s ruling United Malay National Organisation (i'mno). The purchase price will beMBT. - 442 words
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193 1990-05-05 18 THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised upwards its earlier forecast of a 6-per cent growth for the Singapore economy this year by 1.5 percentage points. It now forecasts that Singapore’s Gross Domestic Product will grow by 7.5 per cent193 words
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201 1990-05-05 18 WITH the help of the Japanese, Singapore hopes to upgrade the Japan-Singapore Institute of Software Technology (JSIST) into a formal centre of information technology in the Asia-Pacific region. Dr Ho Tat Kin, JSIST deputy director, said the outcome of201 words
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Article, Illustration647 1990-05-05 18 Koh Bee Ann - By Koh Bee Ann FROM cosmetics salesman to the owner of a six-storey corporate headquarters this is the success tale that local entrepreneur Seng Beng Huat has to tell. In an interview with The Straits Times. Mr Seng, chairman of Mode647 words
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413 1990-05-05 19 Sim maps out new direction for property group HOTELS, golf courses, holiday chalets and marinas: these will count among the future assets of Straits Steamship Land under a new direction mapped out for the property group. Revealing this in its latest annual report, chairman413 words
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Article1371 1990-05-05 19 Current Ex Books Date Total for Total for payment date close payable the year last year Avimo 15%TE Feb 28 Mar 12 May 15 25%TE 25%TE BAT 90 9% (n) Apr 6 Apr 19 May 3 122 7%(n) 72% Boustead 5%(l) Apr 18 May 4 Jun 7 5%1,371 words
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302 1990-05-05 19 THE Port of Singapore Authority, voted the Best Seaport in Asia at the 1990 Asian Freight Industry Awards, has decided to proceed with Phase 2 of its container development at Pulau Brani. The second phase, expected to cost302 words
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Article318 1990-05-05 19 Company Rights Issue Apolo One tor-one $1.85 per share Ex-date: Apr 23 Books Close: May 7 Acceptance Payment; NYA AMMB One tor-tour <a M$? 40 per share Ex-date Mar 8 Books close: Mar 22 Acceptance Payment May 10 lien Hoe Capital Restructuring Scheme (CRS) involving the cancellation of318 words
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FORUM
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428 1990-05-05 20 Vehicle quota system WE THANK your readers (Overseas Edition, April 28) for their interest in the quota system. The lowest successful tender system is a fair system. As all tenderers are paying for the same item (Temporary Certificate of Entitlement TCOE of a given428 words
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Article, Illustration369 1990-05-05 20 AFTER reading the article “Earth Day? What on earth is it?” (The New Paper, April 21), one cannot help feeling disturbed by the level of ignorance among Singaporeans regarding the state of our environment, notwithstanding the wide tyWhat is the reason for369 words
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Advertisement132 1990-05-05 20 Dear Readers THE Straits Times welcomes letters from you. Your letters must include your signature, full name, address, and home and office telephone numbers. They should preferably be typed, doubled-spaced, on one side of the paper. Brevity is an advantage. We do not accept for publication letters from writers who132 words
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Advertisement404 1990-05-05 21 m 9 Singapore: Home to global companies Build up a career in Singapore Visit Career Fair '90 in Australia New Zealand August 1990 There is much going on in Singapore today. Our economy has developed to the point where we are now the Asia-Pacific hub for many industrial and business404 words
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Advertisement1154 1990-05-05 22 APPOINTMENTS We are a research-based Fortune 500 pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and markets human medicines and agricultural products. Our Regional Office based in Singapore is seeking a REGIONAL FINANCIAL ANALYST Reporting to the Regional Marketing Director, you will support and have financial responsibilities for all offices in the region.1,154 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration521 1990-05-05 23 Alfonso Chan - Yesteryear’s sporting heroes have slowly disappeared into the mouldy past. We must do something to re- mind today’s youths about them; to inspire them to great deeds. Why not a Hall of Fame? By Alfonso Chan The New Paper. WHEN we were kids, my cousins and I usedThe New Paper. - 521 words
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454 1990-05-05 23 Peter Khoo - SOFTBALL By Peter Khoo THREE-TIME world champions New Zealand head a list of eight countries which will take part in the Singapore Softball Association’s first international men’s championship at the Padang from June 7-10. Besides the Kiwis, World Series giants the United States,454 words
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Article, Illustration1062 1990-05-05 23 Godfrey Robert - Lions limp towards opener but on paper they are no tame tigers with the addition of Australian connection THE SPORTS EDITOR, SAYS... By Godfrey Robert FOR the first time in the 69-year history of the Malaysia Cup. Singapore will start this season’s campaign on1,062 words
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Article, Illustration400 1990-05-05 24 A MORE active role by Singaporeans in the nation’s 25th Anniversary Celebrations. That was one of Mr Wong Kan Seng’s wishes after he dropped the first wishing card into the Singapore Wishing Well immediately after launching it last Sunday. The400 words
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851 1990-05-05 24 SINGAPORE needs more home-grown brainpower before it can become a developed society, Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew has said. “We need another 10 years at least to be a more mature or developed society. “At the moment, we are two-thirds of the way there,”851 words
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272 1990-05-05 24 SINGAPORE will further enhance its commitment to the Five Power Defence Arrangement by assigning two batteries of 48 Improved Hawk giir defence missiles to the regional defence arrangement from Tuesday. The I-Hawk missiles, introduced in the Singapore Armed Forces in 1982,272 words