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Title Section20 1994-06-11 1 The Straits Times WEEKLY EDITION SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 1994 Price: 551.20 (in Singapore) Elsewhere by subscription only MITA (P) 002/08/9320 words
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631 1994-06-11 1 Survey shows two in five married children prefer to live near parents MANY married children choose to live near thenparents, and some HDB rules will have to be reviewed to accommodate this trend. Acting Minister for National Development Lim Hng Kiang said on631 words
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512 1994-06-11 1 Ismail Kassim - By Ismail Kassim KUALA LUMPUR Singapore and Malaysia took a big step towards enhancing bilateral economic co-opera-tion by agreeing to go into joint ventures in their respective countries and abroad, Finance Minister Richard Hu said Monday. Dr Hu, who was512 words
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Article, Illustration407 1994-06-11 1 TANG Dynasty City seemed to suffer from acute overpopulation on Sunday as 50,000 people descended upon it, lured by $4 tickets instead of the $l5 charged normally. NTUC Income subsidised 70 per cent of the normal entrance fees for its staff407 words
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NEWS FOCUS
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Article, Illustration628 1994-06-11 2 This may be due to the anti-smoking campaign, says Dr Kwa FEWER men in Singapore develop lung cancer now than a decade ago and this may be due to the AntiSmoking Campaign, first launched in thv early *****. Permanent Secretary (Health) Dr Kwa628 words
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Article, Illustration721 1994-06-11 2 Chua Mui Hoong - By Chua Mui Hoong A PICTORIAL biography of Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew with 380 photographs from his family albums and the public archives was launched last Saturday. Mr Lee said some pictures brought back memories of the sweat of past hustings. while721 words
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540 1994-06-11 2 Mathew Pereira - By Mathew Pereira ACTIVATE the Singapore Armed Forces and three divisions of soldiers will be back at their units within hours, fully-equipped and ready for battle. The army chief. Briga-dier-General Lim Neo Chian, said that with the recent restructuring of the fighting divisions,540 words
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428 1994-06-11 3 They will get bigger role in community policing POLICE NSmen will soon be given a greater role in community policing by being deployed for specialist frontline duties. The Home Affairs Minister. Mr Wong Kan Seng, said last Friday at the annual Police Day428 words
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298 1994-06-11 3 Chiang Yin Pheng - Chiang Yin Pheng YOUNG PAP, the youth arm of the People’s Action Party, will be making a five-day goodwill visit to Indonesia next month to touch base with its Golkar counterpart. This will298 words
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Article, Illustration550 1994-06-11 3 Elena Chong - Maid assault appeal By Elena Chong A COUPLE and their teenage son were on Monday convicted of assaulting their former Filipino maid after their acquittals were set aside. Chief Justice Yong Pung How, who allowed the prosecution’s appeals, sentenced Choo Thiam Hock, 42,550 words
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Article, Illustration442 1994-06-11 3 Dominic Nathan - By Dominic Nathan BACK taxes and fines amounting to about $24 million was recovered from about 90 individuals and companies here over a 14month period since April last year. This was nearly three times the amount recovered in442 words
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304 1994-06-11 3 PRESIDENT Ong Teng Cheong has been warded at the National University Hospital since Wednesday evening for rest and observation after a routine medical check-up. A statement from the Prime Minister’s Office on Thursday said that he is expected to be discharged today. The304 words
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HOME
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447 1994-06-11 4 S'pore-KL committee tightens standards MALAYSIA and Singapore have agreed to turn back motorcycles from either side of the Causeway if the machines are caught repeatedly at the Causeway for excessive smoke and noise emissions This decision was one outcome of a two-day meeting of447 words
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398 1994-06-11 4 Tan Ooi Boon - By Tan Ooi Boon THE police are moving to coax more women to join the force and have begun holding recruitment talks at all secondary schools for the first time. The 13 all-girl schools are special targets. Other plans include:398 words
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Article, Illustration385 1994-06-11 4 Yeo Hwee Yng - By Yeo Hwee Yng MENSA (Singapore), an association for people with high IQs. is teaming up with the Singapore Weiqi Association to produce professional weiqi players who can compete at the international level within five years’ time. At present, there are no homegrown385 words
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Article, Illustration403 1994-06-11 4 PLANET Hollywood, a restaurant chain owned by prominent actors, is expected to open in Singapore by the end of next year. It is likely to feature a sophisticated karaoke system in which patrons can “act” with stars in a movie scene. Sylvester Stallone, of403 words
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Article, Illustration449 1994-06-11 5 EIGHT volunteer divers from Singapore went on an underwater rescue mission near Pulau Tioman last weekend, cutting free about 1,000 to 2,000 sq m of a net over a coral reef which was in danger of being choked by the net.Picture by Alphonso Chan. - 449 words
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343 1994-06-11 5 THE first national survey on headaches is being done by the National University of Singapore (NUS). It will cover about 3,000 individuals aged between 15 and 60 living in 1,200 randomly-select-ed households all over Singapore. Researchers from the NUS Department343 words
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Article, Illustration508 1994-06-11 5 David Miller - By David Miller AMERICA’S top drugbuster, Dr Lee Brown, was in Singapore to learn how countries in this region are tackling drug trafficking. Dr Brown, director of the National Drug Control Policy at the Executive Office of the President, met Home Affairs Minister Wong508 words
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276 1994-06-11 5 A BUS driver who did not stop after he hit and ran over a woman pedestrian was on Wednesday jailed for six months. He was also banned from driving all vehicles for five years. A district court heard that passengers in the276 words
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414 1994-06-11 5 A DETAILED analysis of religions in Singapore, based on the 1990 census, will be published in two months’ time. Two other monographs, on Singapore’s aged population and demographic trends, will be published in September. Another eight were targeted for completion by414 words
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Article, Illustration426 1994-06-11 6 Yvonne Chew - World Environment Day events in S’pore By Yvonne Chew SINGAPORE'S Arr.hassador-a’-’.arge. Professor Torr.rry Soft or Sunday said *ha’ youths from Singapore and Malaysia should develop a svonz network of ties. They should air for *he kind of bonds •ha* link the426 words
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Article, Illustration413 1994-06-11 6 JOANNA HO. 20. a marketing clerk with Transit Link. was among the first commuters to use the Giro Farecard which began a trial run on bases and the MP.T last Friday Miss Ho and about 250 staff from Transit Link and413 words
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309 1994-06-11 6 Robbers attack 2 Japanese women minutes after they check in A 49-YEAR-OLD Japanese tourist died after she and another woman also Japanese were assaulted by two robbers in their hotel room at The Oriental Singapore in Marina Square on Monday. Police said the robbers309 words
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Article, Illustration383 1994-06-11 6 Leong Chan Teik - By Leong Chan Teik METHODIST Girls' School will soon have as i*s new principal a Colombo Plan scholar who is also a singer Miss Kon Mei Leen, 41. who holds a Master's degree in mask education, sings with the Singapore .Symphony Chorus. She383 words
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593 1994-06-11 7 Ng Wei Joo - Soaring property prices the cause, say lawyers By Ng Wei Joo ASPIRING first-time homeowners are not the only ones Rett ins hot and bothered over soaring property prices. Divorcing couples are feeling the heat too. Lawyers handling divorces say that what593 words
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225 1994-06-11 7 Elena Chong - By Elena Chong A MAGISTRATE has ordered the forfeiture of a $300,000 Mercedes Benz 300 which a businessman drove while under a two-year driving ban. Lau Lye Teck, 37, was sentenced to three months' jail and banned from driving for five years for driving under disqualification225 words
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Article, Illustration422 1994-06-11 7 David Miller - Soma a legend in police circles By David Miller DETECTIVE M. Somasamy was crouching in a drain one night, waiting to ambush a housebreaker, when the suspect turned up and mistook him for a fellow crook. “I’m going to break into this house, you can take the other one,” the422 words
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Article, Illustration430 1994-06-11 7 WHEN her four children were small. Madam Noraisah Yusak, 54. and her husband would leave home at 4.30 am every day to open their nasi padang stall. Her goal was to earn enough money to provide her children with the best education she430 words
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Article282 1994-06-11 7 Detective Soma’s case file SEVEN men went on a spree of armed robberies and break-ins at factories around the Jurong Industrial Estate in the late *****. Then detective M. Somasamy took on the case and figured out that the gang travelled by bus. He suspected that282 words
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453 1994-06-11 8 Tan Hsueh Yun - Singapore International Foundation looking for more people for training projects By Tan Hsueh Yun WANTED: Fit ant! healthy people with a sense of adventure, with many years of experience retirees welcome to go abroad to give training in areas such as public housing and453 words
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Article, Illustration497 1994-06-11 8 Tan Yong Meng - By Tan Yong Meng TWO hundred junior college students started their June holidays at a three-day camp which gave them a sneak preview of what university life is like. The camp, called Nurturing Talented Undergraduates, «-as opened last Wednesday by497 words
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363 1994-06-11 8 FORTY young Malaysians will be staying with Singaporeans as part of an exchange programme between the two countries and many of them will be put up in Housing Board flats this weekend. The fourth SingaporeMalaysia Youth Exchange aims at giving youth of363 words
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415 1994-06-11 8 THE Marina Mandarin hotel will pay for the damages to a car which was dented while being driven by a valet on May 28. Two days later, the hotel’s general manager Mr Clyde G. Min. apologised to Ms Manjit Kaur415 words
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315 1994-06-11 8 Leong Chan Teik - By By Leong Chan Teik MICKEY Mouse is looking grim. Twelve Singaporean retailers were made to take out a full-page advertisement jointly last Wednesday to apologise for infringing Walt Disney copyrights and trademarks. The retailers had dealt in unlicensed Disney merchandise such as315 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration680 1994-06-11 9 Tay Cheng Khoon - Malaysian Premier League soccer match: Sarawak 3 Singapore 0 By By Tay Cheng Khoon KUCHING John Hunter did it again to Singapore. Despite being well-po-liced by Lim Tong Hai, with cover provided by Jang Jung, the 30-year-old Englishman managed to net twice inPicture by JERRY SEH. - 680 words
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Article, Illustration458 1994-06-11 9 Thomas Koh - BADMINTON: By Thomas Koh AFTER a lengthy threemonth break from competition, Singapore’s national champion Zarinah Abdullah will taste action again at the Ciba Asia Cup at the Beijing Gymnasium from June 14-18. Her last tournament was the French Open in March when she458 words
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Article, Illustration283 1994-06-11 9 Hakikat Rai - ATHLETICS: By Hakikat Rai SPRINTER Muhamad Hosni Muhamad will face the toughest race of his brief athletics career on July 30. The Singapore champion has been invited to run against Namibian Frankie Fredericks and some of Asia’s best in Jakarta. He is283 words
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MALAYSIA
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461 1994-06-11 10 Lee Kim Chew - By Lee Kim Chew in Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIAN Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Monday railed for a new security framework in the Asia-Pacific region that would put to rest mutual suspicions and past rivalries. The Cold War security arrangements were a461 words
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374 1994-06-11 10 Most of the youngsters cannot be traced at all NST. KUALA LUMPUR The number of missing youngsters. particularly girls, has reached an alarming rate in Malaysia and should be viewed as a serious social problem in the country, according to Deputy Youth andNST. - 374 words
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Article263 1994-06-11 10 AFP, Cars Europe. AFP. Bernama. SHAH ALAM Malaysia will step up export of its national car. the Proton, which has 74 per cent of the local market, using such strategies as countertrade to gain access to poor countries. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir MohamadAFP,; Cars Europe. AFP. Bernama. - 263 words
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228 1994-06-11 10 KUALA LUMPUR Some civil servants may be involved in syndicates selling forged passports and identity cards. Deputy Home Minister Datuk Megat Junid Megat Ayob has said. The Star on Monday quoted him as saying that the ministry would investigate their activities in abetting228 words
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Article, Illustration368 1994-06-11 10 KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia must create “an inventive society” so as to contribute to the development of science and technology in the world. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad has said. The Star quoted him as saying on Tuesday that such a moveNST picture. - 368 words
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ASEAN
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401 1994-06-11 11 Paul Jacob - By Paul Jacob Jakarta Correspondent JAKARTA Indonesia, back-tracking on parts of a regulation issued last week, on Monday announced that the mass media would remain closed to participation by foreign investors. The announcement came after Information Minister Harmoko, who said he401 words
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Article, Illustration511 1994-06-11 11 Lee Siew Hua - By Lee Siew Hua Bangkok Correspondent BANGKOK Tests of an Aids vaccine began on Thai volunteers on Monday, making Thailand the first of four developing countries chosen by the World Health Organisation to test the American-made vaccine, said a Red Cross official. ProfessorReuter picture. - 511 words
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Article, Illustration189 1994-06-11 11 Reuter, AFP. BANGKOK An enterprising thief took advantage of confusion between the wife of Thai Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai and the employees of a shop to steal her handbag containing items worth more than five million baht (S$300,000), police said on Sunday.Reuter,; AFP.; – The Nation picture. - 189 words
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490 1994-06-11 11 Paul Jacob - By Paul Jacob. JAKARTA Finance Minister Mar’ie Muhammad, citing national Budget constraints and the need to safeguard foreign-exchange reserves, said the government is spending only US$3l9 million (Ss49l million) to buy and refit 39 former East German vessels for the Indonesian490 words
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150 1994-06-11 11 UPI. MANILA Financially troubled Philippine Airlines (PAL) averted a nationwide strike by granting 8,018 employees a 3,000-peso (S$180) “goodwill bonus” in exchange for the union continuing talks, airline officials said on Wednesday. PAL associate vice-pres-ident Rolando Estabillo said the bonus would be given toUPI. - 150 words
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COMMENT / Pick of the week’s editorials
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Article679 1994-06-11 12 JUNE 11. 1994 THE latest bout of war-like talk from North Korea over its continuing refusal to be pressured on nuclear site inspections is likely to draw one of two reactions in Asian capitals. It has threatened South Korea with devastation and warned Japan679 words
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Article655 1994-06-11 12 JUNE 10. 1994 FEW things in a free-market economy can arouse anger in workers on fixed income more than the sight of the well-off self-em-ployed on unlimited income cheating on taxes. In countries where there is vibrant corruption, law observance is a joke, or a655 words
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Article618 1994-06-11 12 JUNE 7, 1994 MALAYSIAN Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad's suggestion that no shareholder should have absolute majority control may sound radical in stock markets like Malaysia and Singapore. Here, most quoted companies are controlled by a handful of shareholders whose stake can go as618 words
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Article, Illustration778 1994-06-11 12 Bob Ng - Viewpoint By Bob Ng A SUM of $8 million might seem paltry when set against a total of $6.44 billion. The smaller number is the amount of money the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (Iras) received in fines and back taxes when it778 words
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COMMENT/ANALYSIS
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783 1994-06-11 13 Bertha Henson - By Bertha Henson AN AUSTRALIAN friend was surprised to learn that every month. 1 would hand over one-third of mv takehome pay to my mother. Australians do not practise this. His parents did not expect him to support them financially, and783 words
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Article, Illustration1004 1994-06-11 13 Tan Sai Siong - By Tan Sai Siong SOME letters to our Forum page have argued against Nominated MP Walter Woon's Maintenance of Parents Bill, which he presented for its first reading in Parliament last month. So have some of the people interviewed1,004 words
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Article, Illustration1720 1994-06-11 14 The Maintenance of Parents Bill The Maintenance of Parents Bill introduced in Parliament on May 23 has aroused much controversy about whether a parent's right to be supported financially by his children ought to be legislated. We reproduce below excerpts from a discussion between Nominated1,720 words
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340 1994-06-11 14 WANG HUI LING - By WANG HUI LING. Nominated mp waiter Woon’s Bill, if made into law, will not be the first of its kind in the world. Several countries, and no fewer than 28 American states, including Alaska, Delaware and California, have similar legislation. Others used340 words
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OFF-THERECORD
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Article80 1994-06-11 15 THE book. Dare to Change, written bv the Singapore Democratic Party's Dr Chee Soon Juan, contains no disclaimer. Usually found at the beginning of the book, the author uses it to absolve those who had helped in the preparation of the book of blame for any80 words
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Article97 1994-06-11 15 THE recent conference of 1.700 grassroots leaders to discuss their role in building bonds between Government and people was not all sweetness and light, it appears At one workshop, its chairman criticised those who did community service in expectation of reward. He said if volunteers97 words
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Article91 1994-06-11 15 NOMINATED MP Walter Woon was not, so some thought, the first backbencher to table a Bill when he presented the Maintenance of Parents private member's Bill in Parliament. Bills are usually introduced by ministers, but a search unearthed at least one that was initiated by91 words
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Article87 1994-06-11 15 THE suggestion that married people between the ages of 35 and 60 get two votes surely is prominent in cocktail party and coffeeshop talk Not everyone knows what it means. A common refrain of those who called the Political Desk or were interviewed: “So with87 words
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Article129 1994-06-11 15 POTONG PASIR saw two children's events going on last Sunday morning: one organised by government and PAP grassroots leaders, the other by the opposition. The PAP Community Foundation and People’s Association kindergartens in the ward were having their sports meet in front of Block 142. Going129 words
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Article103 1994-06-11 15 AN ITEM in this column which told of how Suzhou township project chief Chan Soo Sen had not seen his son for three days has drawn a comment from Nominated MP Kanwaljit Soin. Singaporeans work at the expense of their families, she said. “What are we103 words
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Article, Illustration1038 1994-06-11 15 Leslie Fong - THINKING ALOUD Leslie Fong ONE of the sadder features of the Michael Fay affair which Singaporeans should not overlook is the naked bias shown by some sections of the American media in their coverage. That there was Singa-pore-bashing is indisputable.1,038 words
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488 1994-06-11 15 Chung Tsung Mien - COMMUNITY WATCH li Chung Tsung Mien SEVEN years ago, Brig-Gen (NS) Lee Hsien Loong, then Trade and Industry Minister, unveiled a consensus-building effort known as the National Agenda, the Government's blueprint for the future. It involved constituency visits by ministers, Feedback Unit discussions488 words
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MONEY
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Article6706 1994-06-11 16 INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL Transaction Data: June 10.1994 1994 Curr Lait Vol Day Gr’» Nat M Cap High Low Company Traded Sale Of000 High Low Die P/E $mil 1440 835 1 s Aetna 860 cd -10 188 875 860 17 5 13.7 592 8 300 400 1 s6,706 words
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381 1994-06-11 17 THE Singapore market closed the week slightly firmer on improved sentiment. Trading began on a dull note as buyers were sidelined in the absence of fresh factors. Brokers said institutional players were waiting for share prices to drop further before buying. On Thursday,381 words
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Article105 1994-06-11 17 ST Industrials Index The Straits Times Industrials Index earned 15.43 points on the week to 22S4 13. DAY CLOSE ITRNOVER Monday 2263 79 4 91) 93 680m f$219 632m) Tuesday 2267 21 (-‘-3 42) 102 08m ($253 852m) Wednesday 2265 65 1.56) 66 729m ($209.926m; Thursday 2282105 words
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Article, Illustration359 1994-06-11 18 Russell Baker - By Russell Baker SINGAPOREAN investors stand to be among the biggest beneficiaries of an expected turnaround in the Australian tourism property sector. Hotel accommodation demand in Australia is set to outpace supply in almost a., major tourism centres, reversing the trend of the359 words
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3282 1994-06-11 18 CORPORATE RESULTS Dale Net ham n LY i:hs n iY ontpany ann <Mn) (Mnl (ClvJ lets) VBR Hidg> Mas 30 E 1 40' 2.851 3.2 0 \poik> Jun 3 F 1 2 7 l 5 3|? 1 d 7.S Aztech Jun 3 E 15 086 23,282 words
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322 1994-06-11 18 Bernama. PENANG Singapore is willing to accept the implementation of the Islamic-style banking system by private banks in the Republic, Finance Minister Dr Richard Hu said on Tuesday. There is nothing to stop the private banks from starting it, he saidBernama. - 322 words
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Article111 1994-06-11 18 RIG builder Far East Levingston Shipbuilding Ltd (Fels) has secured a $7-million construction contract for the petrochemical and refinery industry its first in on-shore petrochemical work. The company announced on Tuesday that it had won a contract from Foster Wheeler Eastern Pte Ltd (FWEPL) to make111 words
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321 1994-06-11 19 THE United Overseas Bank (UOB) Group is wooing the yuppie dollar with its new monthly rest scheme for housing loans. .Joining a host of other banks which are already offering monthly rest options. UOB will grant a housing loan of up to321 words
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Article529 1994-06-11 19 Friday June 10 HKS ASM Pacific 4.70 unch Allied Ind Int'l 0 72 -002 Allied Oversea 0 87 -0 01 Asia Sec Ini i 88 -0 05 Bank of EA 35 25 -1.00 C P Pokphand 2.27 0 02 CDL Hotel 2 83 unch Cafe De Coral 4 35529 words
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Article339 1994-06-11 19 Manager's prices for Jun 11 13 Singapore Unit Trust The Commerce 1.64—1.74sd The Savings fund 153-162 S pore Prog Fund 0 69 0 /3 S pore Sec Fund 103-109 S pore Invest Fund 1.20-1.27 S pore Equity Fund 0.82 0 87 Credit Lyonnais Int'l Asset Mgt Cl Asia339 words
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569 1994-06-11 19 Tan Sai Siong - By Tan Sai Siong WHEN all main board companies have been converted to scripless trading at the end of this month, the Stock Exchange of Singapore (SES) will cease to have a cash market for Singapore shares. It will also mean the effective569 words
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Article86 1994-06-11 19 HAW Par Brothers International Ltd announced on Wednesday that shareholders had approved its one-for-10 bonus issue and the increase in the authorised share capital of the company. Haw Par also announced the retirement of Mr Tan Puav Hee as director of both Haw86 words
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319 1994-06-11 19 Gerry de Silva - By Gerry de Silva AMERICAN soft drinks giant PepsiCo Inc will not be renewing its exclusive bottling contract with Yeo Hiap Seng Ltd when the pact expires on July 1 next year ending a 20-year link between the two companies. YHS did not319 words
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141 1994-06-11 19 LISTED Singapore Technologies Industrial Corporation Limited (Stic) on Wednesday signed a sale and purchase agreement to buy a 40-per-cent equity stake in Far East Biscuit Factory (Hongkong) Limited (FEB). The shares, val- ued at $9.6 million, were purchased from Kalesbridge Limited, which141 words
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Article154 1994-06-11 19 COUNTER RATES Singapore dollars to one unit of foreign currency Buying 00 Selling US dollar I 5242 ***** Sterling pound 2 2832 2.3357 Australian dollar 1.1064 1.1385 Canadian dollar 1.1011 1.1265 NZ dollar 0.8855 0.9157 EC unit 1 7922 Singapore dollars to 100 of foreign currency units Austrian schilling154 words
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Article148 1994-06-11 19 Contract date: 10/6/94 CURRENCY 1 MTH 3 MTH 6 MTH 9 MTH 12 MTH CALL VALUE DATE us$ 3'* 4 4!« 4' 4 3'* 14/6/94 AS 3 7 4 4> 4 4*» 4 3 4 3'. 15/6/94 NZS 4*. 4! j 4'* 5 5'« 2 7 14'6148 words
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489 1994-06-11 20 Robert Ng - All hope to start up operations this year By Robert Ng THREE major governmentowned Taiwanese banks are set to make their foray into Singajx»re before the end of this year in a bid to expand their overseas networks. Taipei-based Chang Hwa Commercial489 words
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Article, Illustration395 1994-06-11 20 SINGAPORE Telecom on Monday launched an upgraded version of its Teleview system, which it hopes will more than double its existing subscriber base to 35.000 users bv March next year. Its $5O-million Multi-Ma-chine Teleview System (MMTS). which has a maximum395 words
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411 1994-06-11 20 Tammy Tan - By Tammy Tan AT LEAST 20 trade shows are expected to relocate from the World Trade Centre (WTC) to Suntec City after its completion in December. Major shows which will move from WTC, currently Singapore’s only centrally located exhibition centre, include Tresors411 words
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357 1994-06-11 20 Chan Sue Meng - By Chan Sue Meng SINGAPORE fund managers handled 561.8 billion worth of funds as at the end of last year, a third of which came from the neighbouring Asean countries. According to DBS Bank's Economic Research Department, the sum managed last year357 words
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126 1994-06-11 20 THE Port of Singapore Authority (PSA) will introduce new technologies and provide technical and management know-how to local industry, aimed at encouraging port-related research and development. The PSA will do this under the Local Industry Upgrading Programme scheme initiated by the Economic Development126 words
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FORUM
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764 1994-06-11 23 Leaders and people must sit down and talk heart to heart I REFER to the reports "All Singaporeans guaranteed of a home of their own: PM" e v way to influence govt policies" (ST Weekly. May 28). I can understand Mr Goh764 words
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422 1994-06-11 23 I REFER to Mr Shriniwas Rai’s letter “Set up community court to protect aged parents” (ST Weekly, June 4). A community court is akin to a family court which concerned groups and professionals have been advocating for the422 words
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176 1994-06-11 23 I REFER to the editorial “To make a difference” (ST Weekly, June 4). In today’s Singapore, there is ample opportunity for people to express their unhappiness. Dissent through political parties is a legitimate act. Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong has said176 words
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Advertisement123 1994-06-11 23 Dear Readers. THE Straits Times welcomes letters from you. Your letters must include your signature, full name, address and home and office telephone numbers. We do not accept for publication letters from writers who decline to give their names. This rule will be waived only in very exceptional circumstances, such123 words
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568 1994-06-11 24 Paul Jansen; and Derwin Pereira - By Paul Jansen and Derwin Pereira SINGAPORE has taken the first steps to have its own in space a goal likely to be reached by 1999 It has asked the International Telecommunication Union, a United Nations body regulating the use of568 words
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Article, Illustration92 1994-06-11 24 MEMBERS of the police commando unit make it look so easy as they rappel earthwards on the outside of a Housing Board block of flats in Bishan Street 13. When they landed gracefully on the ground of the 10-storey block of flats, spontaneous clapping and cheersPicture by GEORGE GASCON. - 92 words
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629 1994-06-11 24 SINGAPORE will open the local telecommunications market to a second mobile phone network operator and three more paging network operators in April 1997 This decision was announced on Thursday by the Minister for Communications, Mr Mah Bow Tan. Mr Mah said: “TAS629 words