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Title Section20 1997-03-22 1 The Straits Times WEEKLY EDITION SATURDAY. MARCH 22, 1997 Price: 551.20 (in Singapore) Elsewhere by subscription only MITA (P) 156/08/9620 words
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Article, Illustration745 1997-03-22 1 Brendan Pereira - A while before ties with Singapore can return to the old level, says statement By Brendan Pereira in Kuala Lumpur THE Malaysian government on Wednesday accepted Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew’s unreserved apology and his move to ask the court to delete from court records his745 words
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189 1997-03-22 1 THE following statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Professor S. Jayakumar, was released on Wednesday night: "The Government of Singapore notes the statement by the Malaysian government which accepted Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew’s unreserved apology and which viewed positively his intention to delete189 words
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Article, Illustration484 1997-03-22 1 HONG LEONG group executive chairman Kwek Leng Beng, 55, has been named Singapore’s new Businessman of tne Year. He was chosen “for his vision and outstanding entrepreneurial success in steering the continued growth of the Hong Leong Group, Singa pore,484 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement8 1997-03-22 1 A new milestone in S’pore-lndonesia ties: Page 248 words
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NEWS FOCUS
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Article, Illustration469 1997-03-22 2 Stephanie Yeo - A regional centre and Singapore’s northern gateway in the making By Stephanie Yeo WOODLANDS is set to shed its “ulu” image and be transformed into a regional centre and Singapore’s northern gateway. More than 37,000 new homes are coming up in a 1,358-ha planning area,TIEN CHUNG PING - 469 words
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509 1997-03-22 2 Chang Ai-Lien; and Melissa Heng - By Chang Ai-Lien and Melissa Heng THE clampdown on drug abusers, gangsters and under-aged drinkers at Boat Quay nightspots has been stepped up with two joint Home Affairs raids over last weekend the third in a week. More than 50 people were arrested, more509 words
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Article, Illustration204 1997-03-22 2 TO BUSINESSMAN Thia Chai Hock, 54, (above) $500,000 in cash now is worth more than a $750,000 condominium in two year's time. He won the Courts Ultimate Dream Choice Draw and had the enviable task of choosing between cash and conao at the204 words
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Article682 1997-03-22 3 ‘No Singapore student will be disadvantaged’ Dr Tony Tan. I Flat fee for most courses Move to draw foreign talent THE two universities are revising their fees in a move to charge the same fee for all courses except medicine and dentistry ana to attract682 words
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574 1997-03-22 3 Edward Tang - They will nurture friendship in face of change Thai PM’s visit to Singapore By Edward Tang ENSURING that future generations of Singaporeans and Thais nurture a friendship which mirrors the close relations of their leaders, even as competition hots up in the574 words
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Article, Illustration414 1997-03-22 3 A TOTAL of $4 million has been raised for a new professorship set up to honour Dutch economist Albert Winsemius, who played a pivotal role in Singapore’s economic success. Half the money came from the Government and the rest was raised by a group414 words
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HOME
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900 1997-03-22 4 Ahmad Osman - By Ahmad Osman LAWYER Tang Liang Hong abused the court process when he tried to stop Justice Lai Kew Chai from hearing 12 lawsuits against him, the judge said yesterday. In his written judgment Justice Lai who dismissed Mr Tang's application with costs,900 words
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Article801 1997-03-22 4 Walter Fernandez - Tang’s assets Family bungalow: Worth $4.5 million but is mortgaged as security for a $3.2-million overdraft, leaving its value at about $1.3 million. Four life insurance policies: Worth $lBO,OOO. Law practice: Worth about $178,000. Local bank accounts: About $Bl,OOO. Two office accounts: About $24,000.801 words
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Article, Illustration669 1997-03-22 4 Tan Ooi Boon - By Tan Ooi Boon A CORONER, finding “disturbing revelations” which could indicate child abuse, returned an open verdict on the death of a five-year-old boy who suffered head injuries in September last year. State Coroner Siva Shanmugam said on Thursday that the death669 words
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Article, Illustration793 1997-03-22 5 Jasbir Singh - Bangladeshi, paralysed in worksite accident, may go home soon Lift base on worksite rams into his head Left lying for 3 hours on wooden plank Driven to Sembawang forest and abandoned Soldiers hear his cries; call ambulance By Jasbir Singh CRIPPLED Bangladeshi worker MohamadPicture by NG CHEE BENG. - 793 words
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275 1997-03-22 5 Lim Seng Jin - By Lim Seng Jin A MAN who had been on the run for 16 years turned himself in to the police on Dec 16 last year because his girlfriend made him do it. Wee Boon Khoon, 43, escaped275 words
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553 1997-03-22 5 Koh Buck Song - By Koh Buck Song in Wellington, New Zealand SINGAPOREAN holiday-makers in New Zealand, who are here in droves this week, will soon get more flights to ease the usual school vacation rush. A greater flow of air traffic between the two destinations will553 words
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Article, Illustration421 1997-03-22 6 Rav Dhaliwal - Tops flying course and wins award By Rav Dhaliwal WHEN pilot Azmi Yazdani was summoned to the principal's office at the SIA Flving College two months ago. his stomach did a barrel roll But he came in for more than a safe landing he came421 words
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Article, Illustration542 1997-03-22 6 Karamjit Kaur - By Karamjit Kaur HIS was a life dedicated to moulding young minds and. even after retiring more than 25 years ago. he continued giving tuition to the boys from St Patrick’s Sec ondary School, where he lived. His students never forgot him and542 words
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Article, Illustration386 1997-03-22 7 Room for disabled built to tickle youngsters’ senses AS THE shimmering beam of light traced luminous patterns in soft shades of blue, red and green, Putri, who has cerebral palsy, sat fascinated. The six-year-old was so captivated by the multicoloured column of bubbling water that she satPicture by STEPHANIE YEOW. - 386 words
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298 1997-03-22 7 A MAN was killed when he jumped onto the tracks in front of an oncoming train at Kembangan MRT station on Sunday. None of the 300 commuters on board the train was hurt as it made an emergency stop at 10.17298 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement176 1997-03-22 6 Home Delivery weekly! A crisp summary of the week s major happenings in Singapore. Politics, business, the economy, investment opportunities, executives appointments.... and highlights on Malaysia and the Asean. A convenient tabloid airmailed to you wherever you may be. Yes! Every week. Subscribe now. And be at home with the176 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1131 1997-03-22 7 RADIO SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL (ENGLISH) PROGRAMME SCHEDULES 1100 1400 Hours (GMT) 9530 KHz (31M BAND) MONDAY 1100 News/Tonight on RSI 1109 Business Market Report 1115 Frontiers 1130 News 1135 The Front Page 1138 Take Five 1145 Newsline 1200 News/Weather (Asia-Pacific) 1205 E Z Beat 1220 Business Market Report 1230 News 12401,131 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration771 1997-03-22 8 Godfrey Robert - S-League opens with a bang, throws up aces SOCCER By Godfrey Robert BRAVE HEARTS not exactly clones of Mel Gibson there were aplenty on the opening night of the S-League, Singapore s professional soccer tournament. The main actor, no doubt, was striker Fandi Ahmad, whoPicture by STEPHANIE YEOW. - 771 words
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425 1997-03-22 8 Santokh Singh - By Santokh Singh THE S-League Board has directed its lawyers to start legal proceedings against apparel sponsor Adidas. R. Palakrishnan, chairman of the league’s Legal Affairs Committee, confirmed tnat the measure had been taken following numerous correspondence between the two parties. He said: “Yes425 words
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Article, Illustration260 1997-03-22 8 Thomas Koh - By Thomas Koh LITTLE-KNOWN Singapore kegler David Ang (above) shocked a star-studded field that included several former world champions to win the Malaysian Open Bowling Championships at Kent Bowl last Saturday. The 32-year-old, in only his second year as a national260 words
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SOUTH-EAST ASIA
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571 1997-03-22 9 Private-sector may operate some services BANGKOK The government is planning a complete overhaul of the bureaucracy which would lead to radical changes in the civil service, more autonomy for local administration and greater private-sector participation in providing services to the people, according to a571 words
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Article, Illustration253 1997-03-22 9 Reuter, AFP BAGUIO (Philippines) Seven women on Sunday became the first female gradu ates of the once male-domi-nated Philippine Military Academy (PMA), ending nearly a century of tradition. “I say to my fellow men Filipinos, better watch out,” President Fidel Ramos, the academy’s mostReuter,; AFP; Reuter picture. - 253 words
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357 1997-03-22 9 Nirmal Ghosh - By Nirmal Ghosh Philippines Correspondent MANILA Manila has announced a night curfew on youth in an effort to clamp down on teenage violence and drunkenness. Mayor Alfredo Lim over last weekend approved the imposition of a 9 pm to 5357 words
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208 1997-03-22 9 Reuter. BANGKOK An elephant performing in a popular show in northern Thailand crushed an Australian tourist to death on Tuesday, police said. Mr William Park, 57, was found dead near the Mae Rim Elephant Show in Chiang Mai province, about 750 km north of Bangkok,Reuter. - 208 words
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MALAYSIA
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1182 1997-03-22 10 They are finding it hard to maintain high standards, says Umno Youth leader Reactions to SM Lee’s remarks Harian Watan (HW): What is the importance of this Lee Kuan Yew issue to the Umno Youth? Zahid Hamidi (ZH): Lee Kuan Yew’s behaviour in1,182 words
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457 1997-03-22 10 NST. KUALA LUMPUR An agreement between Malaysia and Singapore to jointly develop the Malayan Railway land could not take off following differences on how it should be undertaken. Under the agreement signed in 1990 by former Finance Minister Tun Daim Zainuddin and formerNST. - 457 words
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MORE REACTIONS
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154 1997-03-22 10 OBVIOUSLY. Malaysians are still angry with Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew but they must be careful*about what they say. advised Utusan Malaysia columnist Awang Sulung on Tuesday. He wrote: “Awang understands this feeling. Even then, we should be careful in our actions and154 words
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Article, Illustration292 1997-03-22 10 Johor w as leaving it to the Cabmet to decide whether Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew s second apology was sufficient but had questioned tne silence bv his son, Brigadier General (NS) Lee Hsien the matter. The Star reported V USIPrGHy. Mentri Besar Datuk292 words
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Article83 1997-03-22 10 ‘Lee’s affidavit clearly reflects the half-conscious mentality of the leaders (and perhaps even the peopje) of Singapore. To them, Singapore is better than Malaysia in all aspects. Singapore is already in the list of developed countries. Recently, Singapore was selected as a member of Asia's Group83 words
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Article, Illustration314 1997-03-22 11 KANGAR Perlis may be linked to Aceh in Indonesia via Langkawi through an undersea railway system in the future, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad has said. “This sounds like a daydream but all realities start from dreams,” The Sunday Star quoted him314 words
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452 1997-03-22 11 Ho Wah Foon - By Ho Wah Foon in Kuantan PRIME Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad on Monday launched Malaysia’s new national project to turn the country into a major manufacturer and exporter of electrical home appliances, but said that there would be no special incentives452 words
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385 1997-03-22 11 Salim Osman - By Salim Osman MORE Singaporean tourists can be expected to visit Johor’s latest tourist attraction, Sebana Cove, in Pengerang, with the start of a direct ferry link on May 1. Tan Sri Azman Hashim, the majority share-holder of the Sebana Golf385 words
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485 1997-03-22 11 Move to keep up with industrialisation NST. KUALA LUMPUR The government is drawing up a long-term policy aimed at producing scientists and research ers at a much faster rate to meet the country’s future needs. Science, Technology and Environment Minister Datuk Law HiengNST. - 485 words
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285 1997-03-22 11 KUALA LUMPUR Doctors will be able to access the medical records of all Malaysians through the national multi-purpose smart card expected to be introduced next year. However, the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA), expressing its reservations, raised the issue of confidentiality, reported The Star. Health285 words
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COMMENT/Pick of the week’s editorials
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Article636 1997-03-22 12 MARCH 21 1997 NO STRANGER to Singapore. Thai Prime Minister Cnavalit Yongchaivudh's visit provides yet another opportunity for a meeting of good friends who go a long wav back. As his host, Mr Goh Chok Tong, put it. it was none other than General Chavalit who. during636 words
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Article695 1997-03-22 12 Quick crush these gangs MARCH 19 1997 YOUNG hotheads should not be permitted to spoil things for others: this is the clear message of law enforcement actions in prime entertainment districts in recent weeks. Businessmen and parents alike who want order in tneir lives one to get on with making695 words
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Article684 1997-03-22 12 MARCH 17 1997 IT MIGHT be unwise to expect too much from the proposed first meeting between Indian Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda and his Pakistani counterpart. Mr Nawaz Sharif. The legacy of the past lies too heavily on two countries that have been called684 words
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Article, Illustration853 1997-03-22 12 Chua Lee Hoong - By Chua Lee Hoong SCENE from a local secondary school: A an 18-year-old girl, de mands monev from B. aged 14. B refuses. A threatens to assault her if she does not pav up. Another student advises B to do as A savs if853 words
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COMMENT/ANALYSIS
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Article, Illustration1393 1997-03-22 13 Asad Latif - By Asad Latif THE goal of Singapore’s unique elected presidency is to protect the reserves and ensure the integrity of the public services. But is it the best means to that end given that it places Singapore between a presidential and a1,393 words
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INSIGHT A LOOK AT THE ISSUES OF THE DAY BY THE STRAITS TIMES POLITICAL DESK
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Article, Illustration1080 1997-03-22 14 Customer-driven, market-oriented but tempered by the community that is the gospel of good government preached byTed Gaebler, consultant and co-author of the influential book, Reinventing Government. He talks to Ravi Veloo about his ideas, some of which are already practised here. Governments are like fat1,080 words
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997 1997-03-22 14 INSIGHT: Are the ideas expressed in your book applicable to all cultures? Mr Gaebler: What is universally true is that governments around the world have organised themselves bureaucratically, and people want that to change, and for government to be faster, more flexible,997 words
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Article, Illustration1148 1997-03-22 15 What is wrong with Singapore schools today? Unruly children, IT-illiterate teachers, the lack of male models... new Government Parliamentary Committee (Education) chairman Loh Meng See plans to grapple with these issues and more in the new Parliament. The Kampong Glam MP speaks1,148 words
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Article, Illustration1263 1997-03-22 15 Warren Fernandez - Thinking Aloud Warren Fernandez THE average American senator spends US$4.5 million (556.3 million) in his campaign for a seat in Con gress. more than three times me amount spent by all 122 candidates who contested the Gen eral Election here in January.1,263 words
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MONEY
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483 1997-03-22 16 Weekly share market review FEARS of a hike in US interest rates, uninspiring local corporate results ana the revelation on Thursday of an unexpected 7.9 per cent fall in Singapore’s nonoil domestic exports last month combined to round off a lacklustre trading week.483 words
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Article80 1997-03-22 16 ST Industrials Index The Straits Times Industrials Index dropped 66.98 points on the week to 2068.48. DAY CLOSE TURNOVER Monday 2135.23 <—0 23) 151.25m ($358,291 m) Tuesday 2124.29 (-10.94) 165.55m ($366.484m) Wednesday 2120.56 3.73) 145.74m ($347.950m) Thursday 2095.43 (-25.13) 126.59m ($351.219m) Friday 2068.48 (-26.95) 147.18m ($354.144m) BT—80 words
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Article1763 1997-03-22 16 Company 0#t# #nn Nat aarn TV LY <$m> (Sm> EPS TV LY (cts) lets) AS Auto Nov 28 1 4895 3.193 5.44 385 Actr Mar 12 F 32.481 31.029 19.6 22 8 A*#* mags Dae 12 1 0.88S 1.159 2.95 3.86 Amstaai* Jan 30 1 64.863 58.760 6.201,763 words
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Article225 1997-03-22 16 BONUS ISSUE ExBooks Company Ratio data closa Easyknit Two-for-one Jan 24 Jan 30 M Comont Ona-for-four Mar 11 Mar 17 Noel Gifts One-for-two Jan 14 Jan 20 OTHERS ExBooks Acc k Company Ratio data close Paymt Guthria Renounceabla Praf. Offar Feb 14 Feb 20 Mar 17 GTS of225 words
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Article214 1997-03-22 16 Company Right» Issue AISB Throe-tor-five RM5.50 Amcol One lor-two 9 S2.05 H teong Cro<S One-tor-ten 9 M$6.90 MUI One-for-two 9 MS1.30 Mulpha One-for-four 9 M$V60 Nlppercraft One-for-tour 9 $0.28 PMI Three-for-two M$1.00 Pub 8k F One-for-fiye 9 M$3.30 Company Bonus issue Komoyon Corp One-for-three Koppol Corp One-tor-four M214 words
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Article577 1997-03-22 16 Payment (kb) Es date Books closo Pay date ASF US$0.0! 100 F 10 Mar 18 Mar 31 Apr 9 ASIA Pacific F 10 Feb 28 Mar 6 Mar 19 Avimo Croup 20C F 15TE Feb 28 Mar 6 Mar 25 BAT 2K F 119 Apr 10 Apr 16577 words
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Article149 1997-03-22 16 Company Placa Data Tima WBl Corpn A 65 Chutia Straat »5000 OCBC Cantra (*****3) Mar 19 10.30am Hum# M C Confaranca Roam Laval 8 o I K>.30am Wlsma Hong Laong IS Jalan Parak ***** Kuala Lumpur Landmarks A Parkroyal Ballroom Mar 21 10.00am Bhd A Parkroyal KL Jin149 words
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Article, Illustration484 1997-03-22 17 William Choong - Feb’s surprise 7.9% fall the fourth in a row By William Choong SINGAPORE’S non-oil domestic exports fell an unexpected 7.9 per cent last month compared to February 1996, its fourth consecutive decline since November last year. Earlier this week, Reuters quoted economists as expecting an average484 words
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235 1997-03-22 17 A NATIONAL task force should be set up to study all aspects of worker training, deployment and work organisation in Singapore, a National University of Singapore academic has suggested. Prof Basant Kapur, head of the department of economics and statistics at the university,235 words
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Article144 1997-03-22 17 COUNTER RATES Singapore dollar* to on* unit of foreign currency Buying OD Selling US dollar Sterling pound Australian dollar Canadian dollar NZ dollar EC unit 1.4351 2.2685 1.1144 1.0336 0.9801 1.4515 2.3234 1.1494 1.0572 1.0135 1.6711 Singapore dollars to 100 unit* of foreign currency Austrian schilling 11.8406 Belgian franc144 words
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Article117 1997-03-22 17 Contract date: March 21 1997 UNIT ONE MTH 3 MTH 6 MTH 9 MTH 12 MTH CALL VALUE DATE us$ 4'Vl6 57,6 57,6 57,6 57,6 47,6 25/3/19 A$ 57,. 57,6 5': 5s 5-7,6 57,6 25/3/19 NZ 6-7,6 6’. 6’ 7 t 6-7,6 77,6 6 25/3/19 STG 5s117 words
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513 1997-03-22 17 Narendra Aggarwal - -By Narendra Aggarwal. EXXON Chemical of the United States is to build a US$2 billion (552.86 billion) petrochemical complex in Singapore, a move expected to draw at least another US$5OO million worth of new investments in related projects. The new Exxon chemical complex513 words
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Article480 1997-03-22 17 March 21 1997 HK* ASM Pacific 5.45 -0 050 Allied Ind Inti 1 75 0 02 Allied Oversea 0 86 0 02 Asia Sec Inf 2 75 0 10 Bank of EA 26 05 0 05 C P Pokphand 2 55 0 05 COv Hotel 3 70 -0 15480 words
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Article771 1997-03-22 17 Abtrutt Fund Mgr» Abtrust Spore Gr Fd 1 0200-1 0540" American Inti A»»ur A1A Unft Lmked Fund 1 076-1 133* AXALife Fortress Fund 1015* Citicorp Invt Bank Citi Global Bond Fd 1 036-1 046" Citi Asia Infrastructure Fd 1 16-1 21" Credit Lyonnais Int'l Attet Mgt CL Asia-Pac771 words
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Article8905 1997-03-22 18 INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL Transaction Date: March 21 1997 1996 97 Curr Last Vol Day Gr's Net Nl Cap Wt Avg High Low Company Traded Sale ♦or000 High Low Div PE Smil Price ASE NTS10 200 US 100C 900 ASF US$0 01 100 US 900 900 214 1588,905 words
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Article, Illustration437 1997-03-22 20 Thomas Lee - High-tech military projects may be sold By Thomas Lee A COMPACT, high-perfor-mance computer tne size of three slices of bread, and a device which can detect even a drop of poison in a reservoir are two high-technology military projects that may be available commercially437 words
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Article, Illustration900 1997-03-22 20 Tammy Tan - It beats Sing Tel on off-peak hours and free air time By Tammy Tan NEW operator Ml’s cellular phone rates are 10 to 20 per cent cheaper than Singapore Telecom charges because it offers longer off-peak hours and more free air time, Ml chief operatingPicture by TAN SUAN ANN. - 900 words
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Advertisement863 1997-03-22 21 The Straits Times Weekly Edition v:¥:¥:|: HJ-M ms *»<s> NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL PRODUCTION ENGINEERING Applications are invited for appointments as Senior Research Engineers and Research Engineers in the Department of Mechanical Production Engineering, to assist in the NSTB-funded Robust Engineering Project Mechanical and Materials Robust Design863 words
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Advertisement994 1997-03-22 22 IM* SENTOSA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Sentosa is the region’s leading tourist attraction and a favourite recreational playground for Singaporeans. Staying ahead as the market leader requires a pro-active management team able to rise to the challenges of a highly competitive and rapidly changing environment. We seek the following self-motivated persons to994 words
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Article, Illustration510 1997-03-22 23 Reactions to SM Lee’s remarks I MUST confess that I am flabbergasted by the enormity and the vindictiveness of the Malaysian backlash against our Senior Minister. An innocuous statement of truth has been exploited and manipulated into a political skewer to ridicule and humiliateFile picture. - 510 words
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321 1997-03-22 23 NOW that our Senior Minister has apologised for what is, to all intents and purposes, an alto- ether unintended offence on his part, I hope le Malaysians would let the matter rest as it would serve no purpose whatsoever to pursue321 words
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Article187 1997-03-22 23 WHILE the legal suits between Mr Tang Liang Hong and some Singapore ministers have yet to be settled, a little political thunder is brewing in the skies over Malaysia and Singapore. Certain words used by the Senior Minister in his affidavit filed in the court187 words
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215 1997-03-22 23 I REFER to the recent incident pertaining to Mr Lee Kuan Yew’s criticism of Johor. The Senior Minister’s statement in his affidavit reflected his personal perception of Johor and was not intended for the public. Contrary to Malaysia’s claim of being a friendly country, we215 words
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74 1997-03-22 23 IT TAKES great courage for a man to say sorry after having said or done something wrong seriously! whether with intention or without. Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew is such a man. He has apologised unreservedly to Malaysia for his offside74 words
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Article, Illustration358 1997-03-22 23 COME HOME, MR TANG I LIKE Mr Tang’s claim that he is a patriot. Most of the patriots I know stayed put to fight injustices or invaders within their own borders. Mr Nelson Mandela is a living example worthy of all our following, Mr Tang358 words
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Advertisement124 1997-03-22 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, such124 words
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Article, Illustration699 1997-03-22 24 Paul Jacob - Karimun complex, shipyard commissioned By Paul Jacob SINGAPORE and Indonesia marked what Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong described on Monday as “another milestone" in their close economic relations with the commissioning of an industrial complex and shipyard on Karimun Island. President Suharto, for hisPicture by ARTHUR LEE. - 699 words
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Article, Illustration295 1997-03-22 24 Melissa Heng - By Melissa Heng A SINGAPOREAN contestant crashed during a motor race at a Johor track on Sunday and is now in a coma in a hospital here. Mr Doraisamy Krishnan, 43, suffered head, spine and face injuries in the295 words