The Straits Times, 3 May 1988

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    14 1 The Straits Times Estd. 1845 TUESDAY, MAY 3, 1988 50 CENTS MCI (P) 92/12/87
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    Pledge to remain open after integration in 1992
    166 1  -  ALAN HUBBARD LEE KIM CHEW and DUSSELDORF The European Community yesterday reassured Asean countries that the EC would remain open as a trading bloc even after its integration into a single market m 1992. EC ministers made this pledge after Singapore Foreign
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    Lock icon 134 held in West Berlin
    59 1 WEST BERLIN Police said yesterday they arrested 134 people m overnight clas.ies during which 53 police were injured after May Day rallies m West Berlin's Kreuzberg district. A police spokesman said about 350 people, organised m small groups, started fires, erected barricades, and pelted police
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    Call for closer Asean-EC ties
    577 1  -  ALAN HUBBARD LEE KIM CHEW Entrepreneurs urged to make better use of opportunities m the two markets By and DUSSELDORF Mr Hans-Dietrich Genscher, West Germany's Foreign Minister, yesterday appealed to the entrepreneurs of Asean and the European Community to make better use of the opportunities
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    Lock icon Controversial ex-general gets No. 2 post in Roh's party
    395 1 Controversial ex-general gets No. 2 post in Roh's party SEOUL President Roh Tae Woo reshuffled his ruling Democratic Justice Party (DJP) yesterday, naming what is seen as a generally moderate leading group that included a controversial former general. The shake-up announced by a DJP spokesman followed the party's surprise failure
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    23,000 Japanese tourists expected in town this week
    243 1  -  Poter Hazelhurst By Tokyo Correspondent TOKYO More than 23,000 Japanese tourists are expected to flock to Singapore this week as Japan closes shop for its Golden Week of holidays. Tokyo began to resemble a ghost city yesterday as millions of Japanese took
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    Lock icon Surging imports push Japan's trade surplus down by $14b
    447 1 TOKYO Surging imports pushed Japan's foreign trade surplus down by more than US$7 billion (Ssl4 billion) m fiscal 1987 to U5594.28 billion, the Finance Ministry announced yesterday. Figures released by the ministry also showed the Japanese have begun to slow their
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    Lock icon Opec talks to cut oil glut collapse
    566 1 Opposing states fear fall m market share VIENNA Opec talks aimed at cutting the world's oil glut and stabilising prices collapsed yesterday when stubborn Saudi-led opposition scuttled a proposal that could have led to a historic accord with six non-Opec producer countries. "There
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    Lock icon Tribal rebels kill settlers
    60 1 RANG AM ATI (Bangladesh) Tribal guerillas seeking autonomy for an area of southern Bangladesh used automatic weapons and flame throwers on Sunday to kill settlers from outside, guerilla sources said. The Shanti Bahini (peace force) killed 28 people m four Muslim settlements, said the sources, speaking
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    Lock icon Prem turns down Chavalit's resignation
    338 1 BANGKOK Thai Prime Minister Prem Tinsulanonda yesterday rejected the resignation of army Com-mander-in-Chief Gen Chavalit Yongehaiyudh. saying there was no reason for him to resign. Mr Prem told reporters he had instructed the Defence Minister, Air Chief Marshall Paniang Karntarat, Gen Chavalit's immediate superior, to
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    SAF open mobilisation
    51 1 THE Ministry of Defence conducted an Open Mobilisation exercise yesterday at 9.10 am. No advance notice was given. Personnel from units whose code words are Rare Gem, Camping Ground Swift Tank and Sudden Impact had to report to their mobilisation centres. Personnel were informed through the various
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    Lock icon Curfew
    32 1 KARACHI The authorities clamped an indefinite curfew on Karachi's Orangi district yesterday after weekend violence m which a total of five people were killed and many others wounded, ponce said. AFP
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      12 1 S. Korean poll results ••loud trade talks with IS: Pa Re 3
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      8 1 Siddhi urges EC to back Sihanouk: Page 8
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  • IN SUMMARY
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      273 2 Swopping trade ideas TRADE associations are generally not very helpful to members who need advice on how to improve and innovate their businesses, said a Japanese management consultant at a workshop on how to improve performance and productivity m the retail sector last week. Mr Tsutomo Furuya from the
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      Comment
      223 2 THE STRAITS TIMES SAYS: THE Housing Board's new ruling on the proportion of qualified tradesmen its contractors are expected to nave is an important step towards raising the quality of workmanship m the construction industry. All other government departments should adopt the same role so that over time, the
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      Around the world
      210 2 liflill 3, S GXl3Ol*tS SOH.T* CHINA is fast developing into one of the world's leading exporters, chiefly to finance a growing demand for food imports, the Central Intelligence Agency has reported. China's exports rocketed 25 per cent last year to US$4O billion (SsBo billion), according to the
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      Timesport
      310 2 AC Milan reaches top AC MILAN moved to the top of the Italian First Division soccer league when it edged out champion Napoli 3-2 m Naples on Sunday. With two more matches to go, Milan now has a point advantage over Naples. Antonio Virdis (2) and Marco van Basten
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      Section Two
      579 2 Views on virginity OF THE 150 young people who wrote on the topic of virginity, 30 were males. Three guys considered this quality essential m their bride. Other guys said they valued virginity but maintained they would not allow the past of the girl they loved to stand
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      Timesdollar
      235 2 FELS WINS WORLD'S FIRST OIL RIG ORDER SINCE 1986 FAR EAST Levingston Shipbuilding, one of two remaining rigyards here, has clinched a multi-mil-hon-dollar deal to build a new oil rig, the first such order m the world since 1986. The contract for the rig believed to be worth more
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      Forum
      95 2 WHY SMRT PREFERS PASSES THE SMRT explains why it prefers the bus concession pass to the identity card m reply to a suggestion that ICs be used as valid proof of eligibility for senior citizens wishing to enjoy concessionary travel on the MRT. It clarifies that those who buy
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      Around Asian ...And Across the Country
      151 2 Around Asian ...And Across the Country Threats 'neutralised' PRESIDENT Corazon Aquino of the Philippines said yesterday the military had completely neutralised coup threats against her and she promised her ill-equipped soldiers more firepower to fi ht the war against communist rebels. In a speech to mark Air Force Day at
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      Buyers' Guide
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  • around the WORLD
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      Lock icon Beijing sacks HK partner in joint venture
      289 3 Beijing sacks HK partner in joint venture HONGKONG The Hongkong partner of a SinoHongkong business joint venture said here yesterday that she was being forced out of the firm for failing to listen to orders from Beijing. Miss Sabina Wan, the Managing Director and General Manager of Sino On-Line Corp
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      Lock icon Shipyard workers in Gdansk go on strike
      471 3 Walesa turns up to support strikers m Solidarity's birthplace GDANSK Workers at the Lenin shipyard m Gdansk, birthplace of the Solidarity free trade union, went on strike yesterday as labour unrest deepened m Poland. In a scene reminiscent of historic strikes m August
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      Lock icon Two newlywed couples killed in restaurant attack m Punjab
      173 3 CHANDIGARH Suspected Sikh separatists opened fire on diners m a floating restaurant m northern India on Sunday, killing two newlywed couples and injuring at least six people, police said. The attack was one of several throughout Punjab state m which 16
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      Lock icon S. Korean poll results cloud trade talks with US
      255 3 S. Korean poll results cloud trade talks with US SEOUL South KoreanUS trade talks began here yesterday m an atmosphere of political uncertainty following the ruling party's failure to win a majority m assembly elections last week. Assistant US Trade Representative Peter Allgeier met South Korea's Director of Trade Co-operation
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      Lock icon Stinging attack on Communist Party rule in Pravda
      509 3 Stinging attack on Communist Party rule in Pravda MOSCOW Pravda published yesterday a stinging critique of the way the Communist Party has ruled the Soviet Union, arguing that the system which emerged over the past 70 years was dictatorial and destructive. The document, published as a letter to the party
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      Lock icon Baker spells out terms under which Reagan will sign trade Bill
      248 3 WASHINGTON Treasury Secretary James Baker sketched the conditions on Sunday under which President Ronald Reagan might sign a stripped-down version of the landmark trade Bill he is slated to veto m the days ahead. Against a backdrop of election-year
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      Lock icon 100 Indian job seekers 'diverted to Libyan camp'
      367 4 NEW DELHI Nearly 100 Indians who went to Libya for jobs m a leather factory were taken from the Tripoli airport to a nearby army camp for military training, before some of them escaped and sought help from the Indian Embassy, a
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      Lock icon IRA threatens to kill more British servicemen
      169 4 LONDON The outlawed Irish Republican Army threatened to kill more British servicemen abroad after slaying three off-duty air force men m Holland on Sunday, and British authorities took the warning seriously. All through Sunday, the British Forces Broadcasting Service aired warnings to soldiers
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      Lock icon 'China fast becoming a leading exporter'
      271 4 CIA says demand for food imports the main reason WASHINGTON China is fast developing into one of the world's leading exporters, chiefly to finance a growing demand for food imports, the Central Intelligence Agency has reported. China's exports rocketed 25 per cent last year
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      Lock icon Caledonian leaders offer to take the place of 23 hostages
      298 4 Caledonian leaders offer to take the place of 23 hostages NOUMEA One white and two Melanesian lawmakers m this French-ruled territory yesterday offered to become hostages m return for 23 law officers held by Kanak separatist gunmen m a cave, but the top Kanak separatist group scorned the offer. One
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      Lock icon Poor not being forsaken, says Hawke
      201 4 Poor not being forsaken, says Hawke CANBERRA Prime Minister Bob Hawke, m a move to halt dwindling support among traditional voters, denied yesterday that his Labor government was abandoning the poor m favour of the rich. The Australian leader detailed his stance on pensions, welfare benefits and housing m launching
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      Lock icon Strength of French far right worries migrants
      233 5 PARIS The spectacular show of strength by the far-right National Front at the presidential polls a week ago and m the streets of Paris on Sunday worries the Jewish, Muslim and immigrant communities m France. "We're all m a state of shock," said
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      Lock icon Le Pen refuses to back Chirac for president
      508 5 PARIS Anti-immigrant extremist Jean-Marie Le Pen has dealt a blow to Prime Minister Jacques Chirac by refusing to endorse him for the French presidential election and said his backing could have been a "kiss of death". The remark by Mr Le Pen,
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      Lock icon US economy 'expanded faster last month'
      349 5 NEW YORK The US economy expanded at a faster rate last month after three months of slow growth, the National Association of Purchasing Management said m its monthly report released yesterday. Production continued to show strong growth, but vendor deliveries re^ mained slow and
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      Lock icon Soviet team visits US business schools
      268 5 Soviet team visits US business schools NEW YORK Professors from America's leading business schools may soon be teaching Western business practices to top civil servants and managers m the Soviet Union. A Soviet delegation is now visiting some of the top schools m the United States, examining the way students
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      Lock icon Moscow visit on arms talks
      59 5 TOKYO Mr Testsuzo Fuwa, Vice-Chairman of the Japanese Communist Party (JCP). left (or Moscow yesterday (or talks with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev on eliminating nuclear weapons, officials said. Mr Fuwa told journalists before leaving that he hoped his meeting with Mr Gorbachev tomorrow would contribute
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      Lock icon China okays Amex corporate cards
      106 5 BEIJING American Express corporate credit cards and gold cards will be accepted m China under the terms of a new agreement between the Bank of China and American Express, China Daily said yesterday. The cards, to be available m three months, will provide foreign companies
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      Lock icon Ivan the Terrible given fair trial: Law professor
      137 6 Ivan the Terrible given fair trial: Law professor JERUSALEM A Harvard University law professor has said that Nazi war criminal John Demjanjuk, sentenced to death by an Israeli court last week, received a fair trial but had an "amateurish" defence. "I believe he got a fair trial," Professor Alan Dershowitz
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      Lock icon Bosses in US see need to upgrade workers' skills
      655 6 NEW YORK As manufacturing and other business procedures m the United States have become more advanced, the level of reading, writing, mathematics and other skills needed at work has been rising as well. But workers' deficiencies m these skills are proving
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      Lock icon Give women due credit for their role in history, says lecturer
      456 6 Give women due credit for their role in history, says lecturer LONDON Who led the storming of the Bastille? Who made the computer possible? Not men, says a British historian, but women and she says it's time history was rewritten to give women their due m the story of the
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      Lock icon Buddha's day
      36 6 KATMANDU Nepalese held special prayer meetings on Sunday to mark the birth of the Lord Buddha 2.532 years ago. a spokesman (or the Buddhist Celebration Committee said here. Sunday was a national holiday. AFP
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      Lock icon Beijing praises dissident's academic record
      276 6 Beijing praises dissident's academic record BEIJING China has praised the academic achievements of its most prominent dissident, Fang Lizhi, who was expelled from the Communist Party a year ago. Mr Fang, a renowned astrophysicist who once was quoted as describing Marxism as an old, worn-out dress that had to be
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      Lock icon Aussie woman close to round-the-world sailing record
      114 6 SYDNEY Australian Kay Cottee, on her way to becoming the first woman to sail solo around the world non-stop, is about 950 nautical miles from Western Australia, a spokesman for the voyage said yesterday. Ms Cottee was sailing m light south-west breezes west
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      Lock icon Dukakis accuses Reagan govt of flouting law
      299 7 Dukakis accuses Reagan govt of flouting law TOLEDO (Ohio) Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis has accused the Reagan administration of repeated lawlessness and said Vice- President George Bush has been silent on whatever role he played m it. Campaigning m advance of today's primary votes m Ohio and Indiana, the front-runner
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      Lock icon Viets face rising foreign policy woes
      550 7 Hanoi fails to get support m its dispute with China BANGKOK The new communist leadership m Vietnam, preoccupied with food shortages and other severe economic difficulties, is now facing mounting foreign policy problems as well. Diplomats and some Vietnamese officials say Hanoi's latest problem
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      Lock icon 93 owe their lives to door that held plane together
      298 7 KAHULUI (Hawaii) The 93 survivors of the Aloha Airlines flight that lost a large part of its fuselage m flight owe their lives partly to a cargo door staying m place, an investigator said on Sunday night. The door, below
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      Lock icon Four die Sydney floods
      103 7 Four die Sydney floods SYDNEY Four people, including a toddler, died and more than 500 were evacuated from their homes m weekend flooding here, police reported yesterday. Police said the 248 mm of rain that fell over four days was also a factor m a spate of road accidents, which
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      Lock icon Two-prong assault on Everest live on TV
      114 6 Two-prong assault on Everest live on TV KATHMANDU Chinese. Japanese and Nepalese climbers will scale Mount Everest from two sides, rendezvous at the summit and descend m opposite directions as part of a US$lO million (Ss2o million) live television broadcast, officials said on Sunday. The first such climbing attempt of
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  • AROUND ASEAN
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      Lock icon Libyan-trained Moro rebels poised for sabotage activities
      211 8 PAGADIAN (Philippines) At least 20 foreign-trained Filipino Muslim terrorists have returned to the country to stage sabotage operations, a top military official said here. Brigadier-General Manuel Cacanando, military chief of the southern Philippines, said on Sunday that the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF)
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      Lock icon Baguio gets offer of a Disneyland
      113 8 Baguio gets offer of a Disneyland MANILA An American firm has offered to construct a Disneyland, similar to those built m Los Angeles and Tokyo, m the northern mountain resort of Baguio city, the official Philippine News Agency (PNA) reported yesterday. The El Dorada Corporation International Ventures Associates, a San
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      Lock icon 'British sub killed 50 women, kids in 1944'
      315 8 DARWIN Fifty women and children died m 1944 when a British submarine commander sank an Indonesian coastal ship carrying drums of oil he believed were Japanese fuel, according to a new book. Historian Allan Powell, dean of the Arts faculty at the
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      Lock icon Indonesia's 16 Pierre Cardins irks designer
      237 8 JAKARTA French fashion designer Pierre Cardin appealed to President Suharto's wife yesterday to help him do something about 16 other Pierre Cardins m Indonesia. That is how many companies have registered the Pierre Cardin trademark m the country, according to the Ministry of Justice.
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      Thais test light plane for use in wildlife sanctuaries
      190 8 Thais test light plane for use in wildlife sanctuaries BANGKOK The Thai Forestry Department has begun trial flights of a portable light aircraft to test its suitability for field research and anti-poaching patrols m two wildlife sanctuaries. The Nation has reported. The week-long testing of a Hornet Raven microlight aircraft
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      Lock icon Warning on environment
      66 8 MANILA The West German Minister for Economic Co-operation, Mr Hans Klein, has warned that economic growth m the AsiaPacific region could be impaired by the destruction of the environment. The eradication of rain forests would deplete natural resources and cause erosion, and the unredeemable loss of fertile
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      Siddhi urges EC to back Sihanouk
      370 8  - Siddhi urges EC to back Sihanouk ALAN HUBBARD LEE KIM CHEW By and DUSSELDORF Thailand yesterday called on the European Community to support Cambodian resistance leader Prince Norodom Sihanouk m his efforts to get the Vietnamese out of Cambodia. Air Chief Marshal Siddhi Savetsila. speaking as chairman of the Asean
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      Lock icon German expertise shows through as meeting proceeds without hiccups
      563 8  - German expertise shows through as meeting proceeds without hiccups ALAN HUBARD The 7th Asean-EC dialogue picture. DUSSELDORF International conferences are ten a pfennig m West Germany, where the expertise m organising such affairs is all part of the machinery. The Germans probably hold more of them than any other Western
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      Lock icon Coup threats neutralised: Aquino
      391 9 Vows to increase army's firepower m anti-Red drive MANILA Philippine President Corazon Aquino said yesterday the military had completely neutralised coup threats against her and she promised her ill-equipped soldiers more firepower for their war with communist rebels. In a speech to mark Air Force Day
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      Lock icon Test-tube baby boy Indonesia's first
      109 9 Test-tube baby boy Indonesia's first JAKARTA Indonesia's first test-tube baby was born by caesarian section yesterday and both mother and child are well, hospital officials said. The 38-year-old mother gave birth to a boy after one of her embryos was impregnated with sperm from her husband m a laboratory test
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      Lock icon Crash kills 16
      40 9 BANGKOK A bus packed with workers going home for the May Day holiday skidded m north-eastern Thailand and slammed into a tree, killing 16 people and injuring 33 others, police and hospital officials said yester- day. UPI
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      Lock icon Jakarta 'needs help with economic problems'
      189 9 JAKARTA President Suharto told visiting Japanese lawmakers yesterday that Indonesia needs international co-operation to cope with economic difficulties caused by the soaring yen and declining oil prices. The legislators told reporters after their meeting with President Suharto that they did not know what the
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      Lock icon Former Philippine mayor shot dead at gay beauty pageant
      119 9 GENERAL SANTOS (Philippines) A former mayor of this southern city was shot dead here as he watched a gay beauty pageant, local military officials said yesterday. Mr Antonio Acharon, a staunch anti-communist official, was shot dead on Sunday by unidentified gunmen
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      Viet refugees 'brutalised by Thai fishermen'
      289 9 Viet refugees 'brutalised by Thai fishermen' SITE 2 (Thailand) Vietnamese refugees sailing directly for Malaysia say they are being brutalised and robbed by Thai fishermen roaming the Gulf of Thailand and the South China Sea, the New York Times reported yesterday. It said the resurgence of Thai piracy apparently began
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      Lock icon PLO denies reports of plan to bomb US air base in Manila
      253 9 PLO denies reports of plan to bomb US air base in Manila MANILA A PLO spokesman denied reports that the Palestine Liberation Organisation had sent terrorists into the country to plant bombs at a United States military base, a Manila newspaper said yesterday. The nationally circulated Philippine Daily Inquirer said
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      Lock icon Greens growers 'must adapt to changes or lose markets'
      309 11 Greens growers 'must adapt to changes or lose markets' KUALA LUMPUR Malaysian vegetable growers must adapt fast to changes m traditional markets such as Singapore or lose out to competitors, Deputy Agriculture Minister Datuk Alex Lee said yesterday. "We cannot continue with our traditional methods for very long as the
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      Lock icon Rites to multiply money case: 11 freed
      179 11 PONTIAN (Johor) The Syariah Court here has ordered the unconditional release of 11 of the 13 people charged with abetting a tok guru (spiritual teacher) m conducting rites to multiply money and get four-digit lottery numbers m Benut near here. Circuit Judge Jaafar
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      Lock icon Bahasa drive 'not aimed at eliminating dialects'
      367 11 Aim is to create a standardised national language, says Anwar KUALA LUMPUR Education Minister Anwar Ibrahim said yesterday the campaign to have Bahasa Malaysia pronounced the way it is spelt (Bahasa Malaysia baku) is not aimed at eliminating the numerous Malay dialects. It
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      Lock icon Six in family die in crash on way to clean father's grave
      310 11 Six in family die in crash on way to clean father's grave KUALA LUMPUR It was all planned. The Ismail family m Rawang would come together on Sunday to clean up their father's grave. However, when the day came, the family met at tho Batu Arang Muslim cemetery to bury
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      Lock icon 'Oppose those who reject sayings of Prophet'
      162 11 KUALA LUMPUR The Yang di-Pertuan Agong has urged Muslims to oppose all thinking that rejects the hadis (sayings) and sunnah (traditions) of Prophet Muhammad. He said that there was a group of Muslims declaring that they accept only the Quran and reject openly
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      Lock icon MAS to start flights from Langkawi to Singapore
      71 11 MAS to start flights from Langkawi to Singapore ALOR STAR Malaysian Airlines will introduce flights between Singapore and Pulau Langkawi on June 1, said Kedah Tourism Committee chairman Hanafi Ramli. At present, the only flights to Langkawi are from Kuala Lumpur and Penang. The state government also proposes that the
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      Lock icon Govt will invoke ISA if necessary, says minister
      226 11 Govt will invoke ISA if necessary, says minister KAMPUNG GAJAH (Perak) The government will continue to invoke the Internal Security Act (ISA) if the country's security is threatened. Deputy Home Minister Datuk Megat Junid Megat Ayub said. "We will not succumb to efforts by certain people to obstruct the use
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      Lock icon Muslim men in Perlis free to take another wife
      296 11 KANGAR Muslim men m Perlis who want to take another wife do not need the first wife's permission before doing so but they will need the approval of the kadi or his representative, Perlis Chief Kadi Ghazali Montak said yesterday. He
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      135 11 H i M I' 1 fc j t "*lrlhML^a *n •T« TtLtHT' ti i»*' l_3Bki. n llu> ruellin S 4,217 km Safari Rally, Xissan and blinding swirls of dust gave way to torrential .<te|^BPr ■WK^ffP^V^Wi^ so >red tU( class vi V l( )ries< A Xissan 2< l( ISX <Sllvia) downpours
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      Computers help students do better in chemistry test
      528 12  -  LIM YEEN FONG SCHOOL WATCH This is one of a series of occasional reports on activities and developments m schools. By CHEMISTRY lessons have been a hit with normal stream students at Yio Chu Kang Secondary School since they started revising lessons
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      'Moscow can't force Viets to solve Cambodian issue'
      274 12 THE Soviet Union cannot compel Vietnam to settle the Cambodian issue but it is willing to provide any assistance necessary to help resolve the Cambodian problem. Reiterating Moscow's stand, the Soviet ambassador to Singapore, Mr Anatoli M. Drioukov, told the Singapore Press
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      Two display art works
      85 12 THE Senior Parliamentary Secretary (Communications and Information), Mr Ho Kah Leong, wilJ open an art exhibition at National Museum Art Gallery tomorrow at 6 pm. On display will be 70 brush paintings by Mr Tan Son Huat and Madam Kong Yin Ling. Organised by the Outram
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      20 Asean officers for course on pollution
      157 12 TWENTY senior environment officers from Asean countries will be m Singapore from today to May 13 for a course to assess how water is polluted by landbased sources and its impact on the environment. They will return to Singapore later this year to
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      Team up with other sectors, retailers told
      367 12  -  DOREEN SIOW By TRADE associations are generally not very helpful to members who need advice on how to improve and innovate their businesses, said a Japanese management consultant Members of the associations are often competitors m the same field, and hence not inclined
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      Aluminium ingots worth $25,000 stolen
      105 12 Aluminium ingots worth $25,000 stolen THIEVES broke into a Jurong factory early on Saturday morning and got away with four stacks of aluminium ingots worth $25,000. A police spokesman said the factory, at Joo Koon Way, off Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim, was closed and locked at 9 pm on Friday, and
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      Everbloom licenses NZ firm to produce shiitake mushrooms
      191 12 EVERBLOOM Biotechnology, the Singapore company which produces mushrooms through hightech farming, has granted a licence to a New Zealand company to produce shiitake mushrooms. This is the fifth licensee agreement Everbloom has signed. It has licensee deals m Sri Lanka, United Kingdom,
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      Certs for proficiency in Japanese
      78 12 THE Japanese Cultural Society will present certificates to successful levels 1 and 2 candidates of last year's Japanese language proficiency test at the fifth floor of Hotel New Otani on May 13 at 12.30 pm. Forty-four people will receive their certificates from Mr Wasuke Miyake,
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      Former US First Lady among guests at Gannett dinner
      196 13 FORMER US First Lady Mrs Rosalynn S. Carter was among 120 guests at a dinner hosted yesterday by Gannett Co Inc. the largest newspaper group m the United States. Other guests at the dinner at Shangri-La Hotel included Singapore Press Holdings
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      Jet Capade team finds heart of Spore elusive
      479 13  -  DOREEN SIOW By Gannett m a nutshell LARGEST newspaper group In US owns M dallies, including USA Today, and 39 non-daily newspapers. USA Today distributed In more than 5* countries. Singapore is one of the printing sites for international edition. Company also
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      Meet the boss who is more than just glitz
      441 13  - Meet the boss who is more than just glitz CATHERINE C. ONG By ALLEN H. Neuharth is as flamboyant as the newspaper he founded is colourful and glitzy. The huge blackstone, di-amond-crusted rings he wears on each hand stand out like the flashy weather maps m USA Today, the flagship
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      Concert
      37 13 THE NTUC May Day Symphonic concert will be held at Victoria Concert Hall on Saturday at 8.15 pm as part of May Day celebrations. The orchestra will play four pieces, including a piano and violin concertos.
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      Exhibition
      35 13 THE MP for Changi. Mr Teo Chong Tee, will open a twoday exhibition on the intellectually disabled at Block 83, Bedok North Road, on Saturday at 3 pm. It is open to the public.
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        Lock icon 72 sit-ups in 2 minutes wins undergrad a trophy
        195 13 SIT UP and take note. Mr Lim Eng Kiat is no pushover when it comes to sit-ups. He is so good at the exercise that he won the Singapore Sit-up Championship at the Homemakers '88 exhibition at the World Trade Centre
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        Roaring days for zoo
        137 13 YESTERDAY and May Day were roaring days for the Singapore zoo, when a record number of people turned up over the long weekend to see the two rare white tigers, the zoo's latest attraction. In the past two days, the zoo attracted a total of 24,000
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        How-to-lead-choir class
        183 13 AN intermediate course next month will bring aspiring choral conductors one step nearer to wielding that baton. Meant for those who have already undergone the elementary course conducted last year and early this year as well as for those who wish to upgrade their skills, it will be
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        PUB marks 25th year
        86 13 THE Public Utilities Board, which supplies homes with water, celebrated its 25th anniversary near water at the Macßitchie Reservoir Park. During the one-hour evening show on May Day, the PUB Choir and Chinese Orchestra performed to a crowd of Sunday merry-makers. Making a special guest appearance
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        Burglars hit two houses
        129 13 THIEVES got away with nearly $40,000 m cash and valuables, including two expensive Rolex watches, m two burglaries last week. The first break-in took place at a shophouse m Serangoon Road between 11.30 pm on April 26 and 5.30 am the next day. The shop proprietor,
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      Unionists want policy on contract workers
      328 14 Unionists want policy on contract workers TRADE unionists have called for an overall policy to be drawn up (or contract workers, most of whom are not organised. They want a study to be made on this group of workers, whose pay and terms and conditions of work could be better
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      Electronics firms to go for automation
      536 14 Bid to stay competitive as labour cost rises BIG electronics companies are expected to spend more on automation projects this year to stay competitive m the face of labour cost increases. The use of robots is also crucial especially m jobs which workers dislike
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      Pedestrian seriously hurt IN hit-and-run accident
      112 14 Pedestrian seriously hurt IN hit-and-run accident TWO pedestrians were seriously injured m separate road accidents m the last two days of April. Miss Chin Mm Choo, 27, suffered head and leg injuries m a hit-and-run accident on April 29 at about 10.45 pm. She was knocked down by a red
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      Cadets on parade
      64 14 THE Minister (or Home Affairs, Professor S. Jayakumar, will review a National Police Cadet Corps parade at the Police Academy on Saturday at 5.30 pm This is part of the celebrations of the 4th anniversary of NPCC Day which falls on Friday. Winners of the 1987 NPCC
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      Tallest indoor waterfall IN S'pore a delight
      156 14 Tallest indoor waterfall IN S'pore a delight CASCADING from a height of 18 m m the OUB Centre Shopping Complex m Raffles Place is the tallest indoor waterfall m Singapore. Every day, the water gushes down m two parallel sheets, to the delight of shoppers at the complex. The water
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      More join ranks of unlicensed used-car dealers
      890 15  - More join ranks of unlicensed used-car dealers SHARON SIMON Part-timers use novel ways to attract customers By What you should do I if you are... .SELLING A USED CAR Insist on cash or a cash order. Insist that the transfer of ownership be carried out immediately, preferably within the same
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      Vehicles wanted: Look under 'masauerades'
      467 15  -  TOH CHONG By Dealers use misleading ads to attract sellers Teacher wants a car desperately. Newly married couple seeks car, any make, call Ann. Staff nurse needs one Japanese car. THESE advertisements appeared on different days m the Classifieds of The Straits Times last month.
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      Call for training institute to meet needs of small and medium-sized firms
      265 15 SINGAPORE should have a training institute to meet the needs of small and me-dium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and encourage the growth of entrepreneurship. Such an institute will have members from trade associations, tertiary institutions, other SMEs and the Government.
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      North-bound trains delayed by 30 minutes
      83 15 THE Mass Rapid Transit service on the northbound track between Toa Payoh and Yio Chu Kang was delayed by 30 minutes yesterday. A spokesman said one of its trains lost part of its traction near the Novena station at about 1 pm and had
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      Lock icon Govt offices shed dingy image for a touch of class
      614 17  -  MAYLEE CHIA Report: WALK into one of the newer government departments today and you might think you have entered a prestigious commercial office by mistake. Plush carpeting softens your tread, potted plants lend an air of the outdoors, wall paintings
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      Unnecessary opulence? Not so, say most polled
      600 17 ...from shabby offices sprang great visions and ideas that gave us the development over m the last 25 years. 7 Dr Augustine Tan speaking on March 24 during the last sitting of Parliament. IN A recent debate on the Finance Ministry budget, the
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      508 14 ZZT SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMEM ~IEE ST^ Applications are invited for the programme commencing July 1 988 CERTIFICATE IN MANAGEMENT (6th Intake) Programme Objective 1 he certificate is designed to provide young executives and supervisors with the fundamental concepts and techniques of management practices m business organisations. It offers a
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      473 14 Informatics, is the largest group of computer schools To qualify you need academic qualifications m m Singapore and Malaysia Registered with the Business Administration or data processing with Ministry of Education, it is also the authorised training some working experience centre for Lotus software. Honeywel Computers and MICROSOFT, software. The
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      804 15 1 i^^j^^gg^^jj^^gg^^^g^gjgjl 1 Admission is now open for the above programme which is designed to prepare students for the Dec 1 988 Examinations leading to the Certificate m Business Administration awarded by The Association of Business Executives (ABE) UK Thames is officially accredited by The Association of Business Executives (ABE).
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      207 15 it r6£iiiy oiiW .''2 l works X Alice Wan lost 10 pounds with 4j|fek just 12 half-hour appointments. l^^W "I didn't believe it" wrote Alice Wan r about our advertisement for the interna- J tionally acclaimed FAT MOBILIZA- I TION SYSTEM, but after just 1 2 1/ m± A half-hour
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      Don't get cigarette firms as sponsors: Ministry
      432 16 And no publicity for these firms, grassroots groups told THE Community Development Ministry has advised its grassroots organisations to stop asking cigarette companies to sponsor their activities. The directive, coming m the wake of the Government's an-ti-smoking campaign, also prohibits the organisations from
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      Day of fun and entertainment for residents
      293 16 Day of fun and entertainment for residents Telok Blangah RESIDENTS of Telok Blangah will say hello to their first constituency day on May 29 and the opening of the celebrations will be marked by a flypast by two radiocontrolled helicopters. A wide range of entertainment and activities with the theme,
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        Hari Raya bazaars bring cheer to shoppers, businessmen
        136 16  -  ROH AM AH S AIN HARI RAYA shoppers and businessmen are happy with the festive bazaars which have sprung up. The two main ones are at Sultan Mosque and Geylang Serai. The smart businessmen make sure they operate not one but two
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        Share your views and win a gift
        117 16  -  CEPHAH TAN MANY Ang Mo Kio West residents only voice their grouses and give their views when councillors call on them during block visits. The Ang Mo Kio West Town Council feels this is not good enough. The council only receives a dismal
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        Wanted: Pieces of old Ang Mo Kio
        109 16 DO YOU have any photographs, artifacts and mementoes showing what Ang Mo Kio was like before it became a new town? A plea for such articles has been made a second time m the Housing Board magazine, Our Home, due to a lack
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        Mass birthday parties a hit with elderly
        145 16  -  N ADINK YAP IT DOES not matter to many senior citizens whether their birthday celebrations are held on the big day itself. They know that when the senior citizens' clubs at community centres throw mass birthday parties for members, it is the getting
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        Women's clubs help mothers celebrate their special day
        239 16 Women's clubs help mothers celebrate their special day SOME women's clubs at community centres are inviting mothers to celebrate Mother's Day together instead of with their children. And the idea is proving to be popular among many mothers. The cubs offer programmes ranging from buffet lunch and high tea to
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      272 16 One good move for us i^^± aY I^^ mV-^' I^"'^ —^T V-»^^ Hermit N0 0143 brings all the benefits to you Great Pacific Finance Thomson Branch moves to Jalan Besar. From 3rd May, we'll be at Hoa Nam Building #01-07/08. With this re-location, we are m a position to serve
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      243 16 I Meet Mario Marchetto. The Chef who should have been a songwriter. r Elton John wrote Candle In The Wind for Marilyn Monroe. Carly Simon penned You're So Vain for Warren Beatty. Chef Mario from Lugano, Switzerland cooked up q>----= Lamb Cutlets Villeroi for an old flame. And we do
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      289 17 B i*»*rM. CX3RI\^RA IF CARD SYS IhM COM ROL REPORT k -"'"v* -MB 3TJH!.'Z CARD MLN(BLRM'tM)INO REPORT g P^^^^^^^^H i y' L U- 1..., Mia EH!=SEEJSS I: ■■PS^QI -S5EH=£-H=:; j i VS»«li X' «I?w2M «r 2 *^Rc r ,«J i *»««i|S^B Indirect savings come from streamlining and rh.r inS T'
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        Building for quality
        629 18 WHILE many contractors are probably unhappy with the Housing Board's recent move to raise the quality of construction workmanship, all other Singaporeans can only applaud the move. Unlike m other sectors of the economy, the standard of workmanship m the construction industry has deteriorated rather than improved
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      Lock icon Welcome inflow of investment as world buys up America
      1108 18 But move by British firms and others upsets Americans Viewpoint The gathering wave of economic xenophobia looks oddly timed. The chances that America will enact no new trade law this year much the best outcome for believers m liberal trade have
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      Life slows down as Malaysia observes Ramadan
      894 18  - Life slows down as Malaysia observes Ramadan Ismall Kaesim Our correspondents file KUALA LUMPUR IT'S the season again m Malaysia when the tempo of life slows down because of Ramadan, the fasting month m the lunar-based Islamic calendar. As Islam is the official religion and Muslims dominate public life, the
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      85 18 Interior Design A.Renovation Furniture I IpM Manufacturer B^\ We P ntvlde TOTAL SERVICE m Home and Office Renovation. As one of the leading contractors, W we're able to give a much V more competitive price than fltf *^fl u X** elsewhere. Call us today for a free quotation without obligation.
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      162 18 Projecting the right image ESPRIT colour large-screen computer/video projection systems ESPRIT projectors by Electronic Systems Products set C"~ <&* wh 40 N i^s new standards with advanced technology that is years 3*9** ovAP v*u deO band*" ahead of anything m the industry. ggrap es Professional ESPRIT products are widely used
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      165 19 Europe with Thai fi§^» I j "^lllU'li it If! f ~wt SBUBbhB^B ni i F 18-' w Athens, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Paris, Frankfurt, London, Rome, Stockholm. They're 2V2 hours shorter with Thai. If you're on your way to any one of the seven exciting European cities, you'd be pleased to know
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      NPB now working on certification of skills
      245 20 PLEASE refer to the letter "Urgent need for body to vet qualifications" from Mr Andrew B. K. Lim, Honorary Secretary of the Singapore Branch of the Institute of Administrative Management, UK. (ST. April 23). Mr Lim had called for an accreditation body to
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      Time to look into problem of 'charge of the lift brigade'
      161 20 I APPLAUD the Mass Rapid Transit's promptness m dealing with the problem of inconsiderate people pushing onto the train as soon as the doors open (ST, April 21). Can we now look into the problem of the "charge of
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      Concession tickets: ICs as proof 'will cause problems'
      647 20 SMRT prefers bus passes as proof of eligibility for senior citizens I REFER to the letter "Senior citizen worried about stored value concession ticket" by "W. K. H." (ST, April 26). "W. X .H." has expressed a preference for the identity card
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      Writer's comparison of Vietnam War with a football match misses the point
      382 20 Writer's comparison of Vietnam War with a football match misses the point I WAS astounded when I read the article by Seah Chiang Nee headlined "Still nursing a war wound", (ST. April 23). I wonder how anyone could compare a war with a football match. The article dwelled on why
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      No reason to close expressway exits
      174 20 IN YOUR report "Expressway poser: Which exit to close?" (ST. April 25), the head of PWD's Road Planning and Design Branch was reported to have agreed that some of the exits are about a kilometre to 1 km apart, compared with a few kilometres
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      355 20 A home is not just a shell. Its the commitment of a lifetime. If only it was so easy. wit™ JOP* To be able to just crawl inside a shell L and live happily ever after. Butthefactis, finding the right home —and the right home loan— is a daunting task
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      Lock icon Plantation companies go into housing development
      559 21 KUALA LUMPUR Buoyant commodity prices have underscored the earnings potential of plantation companies. But these companies possess yet another draw possible conversion of their plantation land into housing estates. Big plantation groups own a lot of land, particularly near towns, which can form part
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        Lock icon Ericsson signs pact
        69 21 STOCKHOLM Finnish high-technology company Nokia OY and Swedish telecommunications company Telefonaktiebolaget L.M. Ericsson signed a final agreement on Nokia's purchase of an 80 per cent stake of Ericsson's information systems division at a price of 1.345 billion crowns (Ss4sB million), Ericsson said. The final price differed slightly
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        Lock icon Freeze on changes
        113 21 MELBOURNE Corporate regulators have asked The Bell Group Ltd for a two-week freeze on board changes after the sale of Mr Robert Holmes a Court's controlling stake, but said they have no immediate challenge to the sale. Some shareholders had also complained about last Friday's As34o million
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        Lock icon New company in NZ
        63 21 WELLINGTON Information services company Dun and Bradstreet Corp is setting up a New Zealand operation, Dun and Bradstreet (New Zealand) Ltd. The company will offer credit reporting and debt management and recovery operations. Dun and Bradstreet, which also owns Moody's Investors Services Inc. will concentrate on
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        Lock icon Packer ups stake
        96 21 LONDON Australian media magnate and cricket promoter Kerry Packer has spent some £50 million (SslBs million) acquiring a 3' i per cent stake m textiles company Courtaulds PLC, according to a report m Britain's Sunday Times newspaper. The article said Mr Packer built up a stake of
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        81 21 LONDON A spokesman for Mr Robert Maxwell declined to comment on a West German newspaper report that Mr Maxwell wants to buy Bibliographisches Institute and F.A. Brockhaus AG (BIFAB), a dictionary and encyclopedia printer. The report quoted a BIFAB spokesman as saying Mr Maxwell, Chairman of
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      Lock icon Island and Peninsular gets nod to develop township
      193 21 Island and Peninsular gets nod to develop township KUALA LUMPUR Island and Peninsular Bhd has received the "green light 1 from the Selangor State Government to convert a 770-ha estate into a giant new township m Klang Valley. A statement said the company, which acquired the estate m 1981, is
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      Electro Magnetic video tapes take on Japanese ones
      362 21  -  DAMIEN LIM By IN AN industry which is dominated by the Japanese and Koreans, Electro Magnetic (S) Ltd (EMS) has been able to hold its own and is today Singapore's biggest manufacturer and exporter of video pancakes, or unassembled video tapes sold
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      Civil servant who set out to 'try my luck' succeeds in business
      534 21 ENTREPRENEUR mention the word and ono begins to conjure up images of an ambitious young man or woman, fresh to the 'real world" and hungry for success. Mr Steven Chan, the Managing Director of Elec tro Magnetic (S)
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      Lock icon YHS (M) may be hit by higher costs and competition
      246 21 YHS (M) may be hit by higher costs and competition KUALA LUMPUR Yeo Hiap Seng (Malaysia) (YHSM), whose 1987 group pre-tax profit doubled to M 511.34 million (SSB.BI million), says its current year performance will depend on market conditions and cost of materials. It expects certain cost increases and competitive
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      FELS wins world's first oil rig order since 1986 slump
      610 21  -  HSUNG BEE HWA $120 m deal a boost for rig-building industry By FAR East Levingston Shipbuilding, one of two remaining rigyards here, has clinched a multi-mil-lion dollar deal to build a new oil rig, the first such order m the
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      Moneywise
      399 21  -  DAMIEN LIM By QI RECENTLY bought 1,000 shares under my CPF investment account. Will the dividends I receive be liable to 33 per cent tax from the government? In your daily stock performance chart, I also noticed a popular stock with a "Call" next to it. What does it
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      197 21 SEND your financial queries to Moneywise, The Straits Times, Times House, 390 Kirn Seng Road, Singapore 0923 This announcement appears as a matter of record only SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL CLUB COMPANY LIMITED U5D45,000,000 SYNDICATED LOAN FACILITY Guaranteed By BANK OF CHINA, LIM KAH NGAM LTD SHANGHAI BRANCH Arranged By OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING
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        371 22 1 Mr Jl 000 2 For bttt customers only 3 OCBC Fiance 4 avalaWt at OK France 5 QuaKyi* »»t ar» ottered by subsidiary OUT IMF's ratei ivtiabtc jl UOf aho ataiaMt at DBS Fnanco OCBC OUB UOB DBS DEPOSIT RATES Savings: daily 2U *v 2 1 2
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        629 22 LCL Receiving Receiving Ship (Voyage) Arr Cargo Time Block Tanah Air (635) 03/05 (1500) F7 0730 0800 E2 Ming Plenty <4W) 03/05 (1800) F5 0830 1000 PI Piya Bhum (135N) 03/05 (1800) F5 0900 1000 G4 Perkasa (34N) 03/05 (1900) F7 1030 1100/1000 1030 C2/E2 lampung (*****N) 03/05
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        Gold Market
        30 22 GOLD US$/oz Moo Fn Singapore Closed 449.50 450.00 Mon Sat Hongkong 4*8.80—449.20 450.60 451 10 Fri Thurs New York 449.75—450.25 450.00 450.50 London Closed 451 CO 451 50
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        Copper
        25 22 Closint prices Copper £/tome M Spot 1141.00—1142 00 (1149.00-1150 00) 3 months 1081 00 1082 00 (1091.00-1092 00) Market tone Easier Sales: 15.650 tonnes
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        Aluminium
        27 22 Closinc prices Aluminium tonne Tri Spot 1300 00 1302 00 (1258.00-1259 00) 3 months 1164 00—1165 00 (*****0 1141 00) Market tone Firmer Sales 2.500 tonnes
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        Unit trusts
        282 22 Managers' prices for May 3 Singapore Unit Trust The Commerce 0 1 02 The Savings Fund 0 81—0 87 S pore Prog Fund 0 39—0 43 S pore Sec Fund 0 64—0 69 Spore Invest Fund 0 68— 0 73 S pore Equity Fund 0 46—0 SO Asia
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        9 22 Income Bond Poky 1 6S— 1 71
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        62 22 _jj i i i i i NST Index Monday Closed (1,570.40) --g Hongkong Hang Seng Monday 2,589.89 (2,602.87) Australian All-Ordinaries Monday 1,455.90 (1,457.00) Nikkei Stock Average Morday 27,669.72 (Closed) Financial Times Industrials L Friday 1,443.90 (1,444.70) Dow Jones Average g£ Friday 2,032.33 (2,041.28) (Figures m brackets refer to those
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        Lock icon HK Futures Exchange names 16 defaulting member-firms
        145 22 HK Futures Exchange names 16 defaulting member-firms HONGKONG The Hongkong Futures Exchange has named 16 member-firms it said had defaulted on client accounts, mainly m connection with Hang Seng Index futures contracts m the aftermath of last October's stock market crash. A statement from the exchange said customers of the
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        HK share prices slide in listless trading
        668 22 SHARE prices m the Hongkong stock market yesterday drifted down m lacklustre trading as the market lodged into the holiday doldrums. The Hang Seng Index dropped 12.98 points to 2,589.89 after a weak opening while the Hongkong Index dropped 6.87 points to 1,708.86.
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        Hongkong
        348 22 M»» 2 HKS Chinje Atsoc Int) Hotah 2 60 -0 025 Bonk Of Eo»t Ai,a 16 60 -0 1 Capital Corp 1 13 +0 08 Cathay Pocrfic A* 7 25 +0 05 Ch«ung Kong 725 -0 2 CS^o Light 18 30 -0 1 City R«»oufce» 1.31 unch Cro*» Horb
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        Sydney
        340 22 May 2 Cents Ctunje (Ami) AC I A N I 172 -2 Aberfoyle Age Amcof 445 13 Ampol Exp 335 -5 Ampol Pet 355 inch Anz 420 5 Anodne Aust 25 -I Ashton BHP 760 -2 Beach Petroleum 31 I BeM Group 179 H4 Bond Corp 185 inch Boral
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        Tokyo
        373 22 Mir 2 Yen Chanfe Aimomoto 3630 +20 Ako. 640 +21 Amodo 1 390 -40 A*ah. O«m I 160 +10 Aioh, Glo« 2130 -30 Bonk Of Tokyo 1580 voch BndgMtoo* 1470 +10 Conon 1 340 50 Como Computer 1300 +10 Gt!2»n 632 +14 D r*p Pnnt 2750 unch 0 Nippon
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      Lock icon Lucky Stores agrees to $4.8b buyout proposal
      371 22 Lucky Stores agrees to $4.8 b buyout proposal NEW YORK Lucky Stores Inc. a West Coast supermarket chain that has been hotly pursued by the American Stores Co, has agreed to a US$2.4 billion (Ss4.B billion) buyout proposal from Gibbons, Green Van Amerongen Ltd, a New York investment firm. The
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      Lock icon Bank of NY extends bid for Irving Bank
      309 22 NEW YORK Bank of New York Co Inc (BONY) has extended its offer for Irving Bank Corp V to Friday at 1600 GMT, but it is not altering its bid despite Irving's sale of its stake m a Swiss bank. When BONY's
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      Lock icon Foreign bidders show rising interest in two British chocolate firms
      272 22 LONDON Swiss chocolate manufacturer Jacobs Suchard AG has snapped up still more shares m British candy-maker Rowntree PLC, which Swiss food giant Nestle SA has said it wants to buy. Rowntree is not, however, the only British chocolate firm to
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    • Companies Desk
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        Amalgamated Steel
        168 22 AMALGAMATED Steel Mills Bhd (ASM) has entered into a sale and purchase agreement, jointly with Malaysian International Trading Corporation Sdn Bhd (MTTCO), to sell to Kedah Cement Sdn Bhd its entire 51 per cent stake m Simen Dagangan Sdn Bhd. The price to be paid will be equal
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        Johan Holdings
        153 22 JOHAN Holdings Bhd has returned to the black with a MJ10.15 million (5J7.88 million) pre-tax profit for the year ended Jan 31 against a previous loss of M 5732,000. Group turnover rose 30 per cent to M 5424.38 million. However, heavier taxes, minority interests and M 5872,000 m
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        Permodalan Nasional
        38 22 PERMODALAN Nasional Bhd has sold a further 515,000 shares m Harrisons Malaysian Plantations Bhd for M 52.11 million (551.63 million) and reduced its interest m HMPB to 97.03 million shares or a 22.94 per cent stake.
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        Pilecon Engineering
        39 22 PILECON Engineering Bhd's associated company, Industronics Sdn Bhd, has acquired a 70 per cent interest m Ademco (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd for M 553,169 (5541.312) and a 20 per cent stake m Intersource Sdn Bhd for M 5160.000.
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        George Town Holdings
        114 22 GEORGE Town Holdings Bhd is proposing to buy from Super Holdings (M) Sdn Bhd, its major shareholder with a controlling interest, three properties for M 54.4 million (553.41 million). The properties comprise two double-storey shophouses m Penang, a four-storey commercial building m Kuala Lumpur and three fourstorey
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        Lock icon Landmarks Holdings
        154 22 PROPERTY and plantation-based Landmarks Holdings Bhd said the proposed purchase of Bangunan KUB would not have any material impact on results for the current year ending Dec 31. Replying to a Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange query, the company said Peremba Harta Sdn Bhd offered to sell Bangunan KUB
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        Lock icon Promet Bhd
        102 22 PROMET Bhd has attributed its adverse performance last year to fact that it and some of its subsidiaries had operated under receivers and managers during the period. Replying to a Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange query, the company said that during the period, negotiations continued with its unsecured creditor
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        Batu Kawan
        174 22 BATU Kawan Bhd said the proposed purchase of Sakilan Desa estate was terminated because the vendor, the receiver and manager of the estate were unable to provide for the satisfaction discharge of charge of the estate land necessary for the completion of the agreement. In a reply to
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  • RACING
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      It's beyond belief
      388 23  -  ROGER YUE PARAGON OF VIRTUE By i Racing Editor A HORSE which was slow to jump m all its previous eight losing runs had a total of 222 lengths separating it from the winner. Staggering, but true. Divide 222 lengths by eight and you get an average
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      Up to this trio to do the trick
      375 23  -  TAN THEAN LOON By 3 ENANG Upper Cut railed to emulate Star Prince's record of six unbroken victories m 1978. Now, Saratoga Six and Sunday Guest, both winners over the weeivend, have joined Mokari Fighter as the closest to match the 10-year-old
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      Hongkong race scandal: Five more charged
      289 23 Hongkong race scandal: Five more charged HONGKONG Three jockeys and two businessmen denied yesterday they had conspired with others to fix horse races m a major track scandal that rocked the Colony two years ago. The five pleaded not guilty m court to charges of conspiring with others to fix
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      Lock icon How they ran at Penang on Saturday
      169 23 At the 400 m At the finish Pictures at the 4Mm by Class 5 Div A 1,200 m 1. Shamrock m 2. Skybird 3. Bo Bo's Pride 4. Agadoo Margins: 3 4, ns, 2 1 a Time 1:13.2 Class 5 Div C 1,40Gm
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      Two of our tipsters pick six out of seven
      192 23 TWO members of our panel of tipsters, Frederick Quek and Martin Tay, who until recently used the pseudonyms of Tonto and Mister X respectively, had a great day last Sunday when they picked the first six winners m the card of
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      This weekend's weights
      939 23 PENANG Weights and ratings for this weekend's races here: SATURDAY Class 3 Div A 1,700 m (Ratings: 92-77) Only Sunshine 57 92 Prana 56.5 91 Zoltan 56.5 91 Shall We Dance 56 90 Art Society 55 88 Qualifier 55 88 South Pacific IV 55 88 Ribossino 54
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      Five sent up a class
      38 23 PENANG Five winners over the weekend have been promoted. They are: Class 3 to 2: Saratoga Special, Sunday Guest, Wan Zi Cheng Long and Zhou Dynasty. Clam 5 to 4: Heart Of Steel.
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      Lord of mud leaves them high and dry
      84 23  -  BRISBANE Mud-lover Lord Hybrow, ridden by Kevin Moses, won the A5225.000 (*****.000) Channel 9 Cup over 2.200 m at Doomben here yesterday. Lord Hybrow shot to the front at the 300 m mark and left the opposition floundering m the heavy going.
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      Lock icon Kieft scores four as PSV rout Sparta
      298 24 DUTCH FIRST DIVISION AMSTERDAM Dutch international Wim Kieft hit four goals m European Cup finalists PSV Eindhoven's 6-2 rout of Sparta m a Dutch soccer First Division match on Sunday. European Cup -Winners' Cup holders and finalists, Ajax Amsterdam, won 3-1 against Haarlem
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      Lock icon Milan beat Napoli and hit the top
      551 24 ITALIAN FIRST DIVISION Gullit sets up three goals to destroy champs NAPLES Ruud Gullit's AC Milan produced their finest form on Sunday to beat champions Napoli 3-2 away and take over as leaders of the Italian First Division by one point with two
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      Lock icon Michael's save seals title for Larissa
      374 24 Michael's save seals title for Larissa TABLE LMtag ■rcrrn after Sudiy'i matches: II Diego Maradona (Napoli). IS Careca (Napoli). 11 Giuseppe Giannini (Roma) II Antonio Virdis (AC Milan). Ruud Gullit (AC Milan). Anton Polster (Torino), Gianluca Vlalli (Sampdoria), Walter Schachner (Avellino). GREEK FIRST DIVISION ATHENS Larissa claimed the Greek League
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      Lock icon Sociedad set for runners-up spot
      172 24 SPANISH FIRST DIVISION MADRID Real Sociedad, with Jesus Zamora and Jose Zuniga combining for both their goals m their 2-2 draw at Cadiz on Sunday, remained on course to finish runners-up to Spanish Soccer League champions Real Madrid. Second-placed Sociedad are four points clear of
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      Lock icon RESULTS ROUND-UP
      569 24 BELGIAN: Antwerp 1 Beveren 1, Kortrijk 0 Ghent 0, Racing Jet 0 Winterslag 1, Charleroi 2 Beerschot 1, Lokeren 2 Molenbeek 1, Mechelen 0 Waregem 0, Club Bruges 3 FC Liege 1, Standard Liege 0 Anderlecht 2, St Truiden 0 Cercle Bruges 2. CZECH: Slavia Prague 2 Tatran
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      Lock icon AMERICAN SPORT
      287 24 NEW YORK Michael Jordan put another mark m the National Basketball Association record books on Sunday when he became the first player m league history to score more than 50 points m two straight play-off games as he scored 55 to lead the Bulls to a 106-101 victory
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      Lock icon SPORT IN SHORT
      411 24 ATHLETICS Peter Koech, of Kenya, edged Matthews Motshwarateu, of Botswana, to win the 12th annual Bloomsday road race at Spokane, Washington, on Sunday. Koech, 30, took the lead at the three-kilometre mark m the 12-kilometre race, clocking 34min 22sec. Motshwarateu returned 34:23. In the women's race, New
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      European warm-ups in store for Cup trio
      538 25  -  TAY CHENG KHOON By CHINA should be the start and not the end of the glory road for Singapore's Dunhill Cup golfers. Last week, Lim Swee Wah, M. Murugiah and Bill Fung finished third m the Pacific Zone finals, winning US$5,OOO ($10,000) each
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      Early departure for Davis Cup squad
      364 25  -  TAY CHENG KHOON SINGAPORE'S Davis Cup squad left for Hongkong yesterday, hoping to master the artificial court surface and upset the strong home team. National champion Liv Wai Yaw, Melwin Pereira and Tan Ah Peng will meet Hongkong m the Asia-Oceania zone semi-fi-nals from
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      Peter wins May Day tourney
      282 25  -  TAY CHENG KHOON PETER HO, playing off 12, chalked up 43 points to win the A Division title of the Singapore Island Country Club May Day Charity Open at the Bukit course on Sunday. S.Y. Yik (12) was second with 41 points while J. Kirk
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      Lock icon W. German Open title to Carlsson
      448 25 W. German Open title to Carlsson HAMBURG Sweden's Kent Carlsson crowned a successful comeback to tennis on Sunday after a long injury lay-off by crushing Frenchman Henri Leconte 6-2, 6-1, 6-4 to win the West German Open. The 20-year-old Swede only returned to competitive play three weeks ago after eight
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      Lock icon Norman outdone
      504 25 Strange sinks birdie putt on third playoff hole THE WOODLANDS (Texas) American Curtis Strange sank an eight-me-tre birdie putt on the third hole of a sudden-death playoff to defeat Australia's Greg Norman and win the US$7OO,OOO ($1.4 million) Houston Open golf tournament on Sunday. Strange and Norman dueled
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    • OBITUARIES
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        321 Deaths 321 Deaths
        348 26 321 Deaths 321 Deaths MR. TAN SIN WEE AGE: 89 pa»§»d away peacefully on 1 May 1988 leaving behind beloved: SONS DAUGHTERS-IN-LAW Tan Cheng Hoe Quek Qeok Kul Tan Cheng Tham Foo Vat Kuan Tan Cheng Tee. Andrew Llm Ltn Yok, Joyce Tan Cheng Hal, Clement Thawlwan Nopvlchal DAUGHTERS SONS-IN-LAW:
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        321 Deaths 321 Deaths
        369 26 321 Deaths 321 Deaths MARIA KOH LUAN CHENG AGE: 61 called horn* to ba with the Lord on Sunday 1 May, 1988, leaving behind: Sona: Joseph Lim Wee Chuan Henry Llm Wee Sua Gerard Llm Wee Seng Daughters Cecilia Llm Yang Sock Agnes Llm Yang Mol Cecilia Llm Yang Ngln
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        322 Acknowledgements 322 Acknowledgements
        193 26 322 Acknowledgements 322 Acknowledgements Family Mombers of the Late MR YEOH GHIM KHOON Mrs Yeoh Ghim Khoon Yeoh Kian Teik Yeoh Kian Hin Yeoh Kean Seng Yeoh Kean Hong Yeoh Kian Hian Yeoh Saw Heng withes to thank the doctors and nurses for their kind attention and care. Friends and
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        323 Condolences 323 Condolences
        92 26 323 Condolences 323 Condolences With d«apa*t condolancaa lo Mr. Andraw Tan »nd 'smiiy on tha damisa ol his balovad lathar With dwpnt Sympathies and Condolancas to Mr. Andrew Tan and Family on tha damisa of his balovod father Mr. Tan Sin Wee FROM: Management and Staff Of Straits Shipping Pte
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        322 Acknowledgements
        63 26 Tha family of tha lata MDM. SIM SAI KEE (departed 29.4.88.) wish** to express thair appreciation and gratitude to all frtanda, relatives, mtmbtn of Nkcheve Shoahu Association, tha Commiaaion--er. Advisor and Staff of Singapore Civil Dafanca Forca and Offlcara of Police 'A' Course no. 1/M for tholr kind
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        323 Condolences
        99 26 With Daapaat Condolanca to tha Family of tha lata CHARLES DE SOUZA He had a smile, a pleasant way, A helping hand to all he knew. He was kind, generous and true,. On earth he nobly did his best; Grant him. Jesus, heavenly rest. CHARLES WILL ALWAYS BE
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        44 26 Our Daapaat Condolences to Mrs E. Da Souza and Family on tha damiaa of bar ion CHARLES DE SOUZA Sunshine fades Shadows (all. But sweet remembrance outlasts all From. Mr Mrs Ng, Theresa Francis. Elizabeth Kum Lol. Agnes. Sharon Paul. John. Philip
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        324 In Memonam
        181 26 HWEE CHEE HONG, HENRY Dapartad 3rd May 87 When Christ who Is our lite appears, then you also will appear with Him In glory. MM It only for once, to go back In time, to let you know how much we love you, If only for once.
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      Lock icon Senna wins San Marino Grand Prix
      262 26 IMOLA (Italy) Brazilian Ayrton Senna made up for his disappointments m previous years when he led from start to finish to win the San Marino motor racing Grand Prix m faultless style on Sunday. Senna, who started on pole position for the fourth consecutive
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      Lock icon Lawson nabs race from team-mate
      233 26 JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA (Spain) Twice world champion Eddie Lawson stormed past fellow-Ameri-can Wayne Rainey two laps from the finish to snatch victory m the Portuguese Grand Prix 500 cc motorcycle race on Sunday. Rainey, competing m his first 500 cc season, had led throughout
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      Glamorgan triumph, thanks to Shastri
      416 26 LONDON Indian all-rounder Ravi Shastri's fine early-season batting form continued on Sunday when he guided Glamorgan to an eight-wicket victory ever Somerset m the English Sunday League one-day 40 overs cricket competition. Shastri, who hit 157 against Somerset during the week m the County championship,
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      Lock icon AUSSIE SPORT RESULTS
      169 26 SYDNEY St George beat Newcastle 32-20 m an Australian rugby league match on Sunday. Other results Sydney: Parramatta 34 Illawarra 12, South Sydney 22 Balmain 13. Manly 18 Canterbury* 0. Brisbane 24 Eastern Suburbs 20. North Sydney 12 Gold Coast 8, Canberra 30 Western Suburbs 16, Cronulla
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      Swiss clubs in tussle for Sundram
      396 27  - Swiss clubs in tussle for Sundram JOE DORAI By V. SUNDRAMOORTHY has been offered a further one-year contract by Swiss First Division club FC Basle. But the talented Singapore soccer striker, who has been played only as substitute m most matches, is undecided whether to accept Basle's new deal as
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      Lock icon Millwall promoted to Div I for first time
      331 27 Singaporean undecided on Basle's offer LONDON MiUwall won promotion to the English First Division for the first time m their 103-year history yesterday when they triumphed 1-0 at Hull. An 11th minute penalty from former Republic of Ireland winger Kevin O'Callaghan ended
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      Punggol are champions
      34 27 SURUP SINGH scored m Punggol's 1-0 win over Texas Instruments m the National six-a-side hockey final at the Padang yesterday. In the junior final, Khalsa edged out Singapore Recreation Club 1-0.
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      Lewin for medical test before world title fight
      211 27  -  WRESTLING AMERICAN professional wrestler Mark Lewin will have to pass a medical test today before the proposed World Wrestling Federation super-heavyweight title against Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka, of Fiji, can be staged. This is the condition laid down by the WWF before they
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      Lock icon Griffiths fights back to make it 8-8
      203 27 Griffiths fights back to make it 8-8 SNOOKER SHEFFIELD Underdog Terry Griffiths staged a fighting comeback against champion Steve Davis to stand level at 8-8 at the end of the first day of the World Professional Snooker final on Sunday. Davis, attempting to win his fifth world title, led 4-1,
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      Hamid shelves pro plans
      296 27  -  MAHMOOD QAZNAVI By SINGAPORE'S No. 1 ranked badminton player, Hamid Khan (left), has given up hope of turning professional. The 22-year-old, who last December was offered a $100,000-a-year contract for two years, said the deal fizzled out when he and his would-be sponsors, a Hongkongbased company,
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      U-23 tourney for Singapore
      248 27  -  J. RAJENDRAN Asean teams to be included m SRU's plans AN INTERNATIONAL Under-23 rugby tournament may be staged m Singapore sometime next year, to help fill the void left by the pullout of New Zealand troops from the Republic. Singapore Rugby Union secretary Anthony Tay said
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      Lock icon Children's hospital in Kashmir collapses
      351 28 Death toll reported to range from three to 30 NEW DELHI A threestorey children's hospital m the northern state of Kashmir collapsed early yesterday, and news reports gave widely varying figures about the number of deaths, ranging from three to 30. The United News of
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      Lock icon Chocolate that melts in your mouth, not in summer heat
      147 28 Chocolate that melts in your mouth, not in summer heat COLUMBUS (Ohio) The Battelle Memorial Institute, based here, has developed chocolate that won't melt even m steamy summer heat of 32.2 degrees Celsius. But just like ordinary chocolate, a spokesman said, it does melt m the mouth, at 37 degrees
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      Lock icon Woman kills her children after row with husband
      83 28 NEW DELHI A woman stabbed to death four of her children and wounded a fifth after a row with her husband on Sunday, the Press Trust of India reported. Police did not identify the woman who killed her two sons, aged seven
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      Lock icon Giant Buddha on the move
      154 28 THIS 10-tonne 10-metre-tall Buddha image headed a procession from the Burmese Buddhist Temple m Kinta Road to its new home m Tai Gin Road yesterday. About 1,000 devotees thronged the streets m cars, buses and on foot to accompany various Buddha images, including the 10-metre-
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      Lock icon Reagan plans big boost in arms sales this year
      497 28 More earmarked for Gulf nations to counter Iranian threat WASHINGTON The Reagan administration has told Congress that it wants to increase arms sales abroad substantially this year to more than US$l5 billion (Ss3o billion) worth of weapons. This is US$3.3 billion
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      Lock icon Soviet Jews' emigration
      59 28 GENEVA Emigration of Soviet Jews rose to a sevenyear high m April with 1,077 allowed by Moscow to leave for the West, the Inter-gov-ernmental Committee for Migration (ICM) said yesterday. It was the highest monthly figure since May, 1981, when 1,140 Soviet Jews arrived at the special
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      Lock icon Dow Jones
      39 28 NEW YORK The Dow Jones average of 30 industrials edged up 1.66 m the first half-hour of trading, but then dropped back to show a 4.48-point decline at 2,027.85 m the first hour of trading yesterday. Reuter
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      Man wakes up to find valuables, cash and woman gone
      187 28 DRINK now, pay later for the folly of having a newly found woman friend pour a beverage m your hotel room. The price was $16,400 m cash and valuables, a businessman found when he woke up from the effects of
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      Lock icon Air strike causes delays
      68 28 PARIS A strike by 315 pilots and flight engineers of the French UTA airline that started on Saturday will disrupt the airline's traffic somewhat until tomorrow evening, management sources said. Some delays are to be expected, but no cancellations, they said. Management has decided to charter
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      Lock icon Murder rap
      34 28 WELLINGTON Six Samoan men were charged with murder yesterday after a young Tongan was hacked to death with machetes m an Auckland shopping mall m front of scores of terrified shoppers. Reuter
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      Lock icon Sri Lankan district minister shot dead
      362 28 12 hurt m separate bomb attack COLOMBO A Sri Lankan district minister was shot dead near a Buddhist temple m the island's south while at least 12 people were injured when a time bomb exploded m the eastern town of Batticaloa, police said. Galle
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      Lock icon Cow sets off bomb early, saving 200
      163 28 COLOMBO A cow has been credited with saving the lives of up to 200 Sri Lankans after it caused a bomb to explode prematurely m a small cinema after getting entangled m wire connected to the device. The cow strayed into a jungle
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      Lock icon Japanese minister in Beijing
      75 28 Japanese minister in Beijing TOKYO Japan's International Trade and Industry Minister Hajime Tamura is m Beijing to attend the premiere showing of the film Dunhuang. Mr Tamura, who is also Chairman of the Parliament's League of Cinema Arts, is expected to hold talks with senior Chinese trade officials during his
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      1452 1 ftgv dftge Of 150 young oeople who wrote on the topic of virginity, 30 were males. Three guys considered this quality essential m their bride. Other guys said they valued virginity, but maintained they would not allow the past of the girl they loved to stand
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      Girls see act as a surrender of soul and body
      391 1 My impression is, boys try to test how far they can go, and how far their girls will allow them to go. If the boy is mature, he will not try to persuade her. He will not be persistent. Dr
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        405 1 If you think one air-con compressor costs too much to run, how about two? Most air-conditioners are affordable, (which until quite recently has been pressor switches on. If you have two, then Finally if you call our friendly Carrier Provided you don't turn them on. known as, the Carrier Multisplit).
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        129 2  -  IRENE PATES "I TELL my secrets to my maid," wrote a 13-year-old who calls hersdlf Secretive. Do you do the same thing? Do you have conversations with your maid? Does she tell yon about her family and what she does on her day off? Not all
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        A difficult decision not to be taken lightly
        657 2 l;k.hj,j What the girls say A FEW years ago, when I started going out on dates, reading trashy novels, watching steamy shows and listening to pop music, like most teenage girls, my idea of a husband was a good-looking guy and a
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        348 2  -  IRENE PATES Your decision cannot be made without considering your duties, responsibilities, the roles you play and your commitment to your family. SOMETIMES there is a discrepancy between what you believe to be right and what you do. A person (or couple) may believe that pre-marital
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        332 2 |B t^*" BHk A B^wlSPisw?w^psspߧSs#iSs TIME MANAGER IS ABOUT ACHIEVING RESULTS! Time Manager is about how people can You will learn how to maintain control best develop their talents, manage their of your working time, to set priorities time and increase their personal effec- and see Key Tasks achieved, trveness
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        38 2 Single American adults who couldn't wait to live on their own, are now moving back to the nest. Why? And why are their parents not exactly happy about it? Find out m the May issue of HER World.
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        862 3 SINGAPORE FESTIAAL OF ARTS Two Mandarin plays will be staged by the Beijing Central Academy of Drama at the Arts Festival this year, chong wing HONG previews the plays and profiles the academy which he visited recently. IT IS not often that
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        702 3 IT WAS early spring m Beijing and the night was chilly. Almost all the shops m Dong Mian Hua Hutong, or East Cotton Lane, m eastern Beijing, were closed. But the Beijing Central Academy of Drama, made up of a cluster of rather austere-looking buildings,
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        229 3 THE cast from the Beijing Central Academy of Drama Includes: So Jinbang, 41, deputy head of Shenyang Drama Company and winner of the Plum Blossom (Best Stage Actor) Award m China. Wang Wei, 32, actor with Nlngxia Drama Company for It yean. Jiang Baoying, 34,
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        Spotlight on two in evening of Italian and Chinese songs
        511 3  -  YEE MEI PAO CONCERT: CHIN YONG AND ELENA NG Presented by Philharmonia Chamber Choir Victoria Concert Hall Today, 8.15 pm TENOR Chin Yong and soprano Elena Ng will take centrestage at the Victoria Concert Hall tonight with excerpts from famous
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        536 3 THE famous Dunhuang, Yungang and Longmen grottoes, unrivalled art treasures, are historical witness to the exchange and merging of Chinese and other cultures. Buddhism, which spread into China from India during the Han dynasty (206 BC -AD 220), was an influence at an
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        Zakat — Muslim way of sharing wealth
        1095 4 Zakat Muslim way of sharing wealth During Ramadan, Muslims not only fast but also pay the religious tithe. NAZRUL AMRI elaborates on zakat and its implications as one of the five tenets of Islam. AS ONE of the five rukun (tenets) of Islam, the zakat (religious tithe) plays a significant
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        Nabi Muhammad mulakan amalan zakat dalam tahun 2 Hijrah
        779 4  -  Oleh NAZRUL AMRI UMAT ISLAM mengamalkan zakat sebagai salah satu dari lima rukun Islam yang dituntut bagi kebajikan bersama, terutama untuk membantu mereka yang kurang bernasib baik. Catatan sejarah Islam membuktikan bahawa amalan zakat bermula dalam zaman Nabi Muhammad. Ia kemudian
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        1640 5 25 Pats/ Pat Cara GIVE YOUR DOG a vacation while you take yours. sft. by 20 ft. spaclous kennel for healthy living. Call 339-7222/ 337-7201 Alison. OFFER PURINA HIPRO. dog Chow SO lbs St puppy Chow 40 lbs at $59. Free delivery. *****62 Llan Khlong OFFER SNAPPY TOM cat food.
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        396 5 28 Gift Ideas 28 Gift Idaas fy\^B Your mother deserves the very best. Look into The Straits Times Classified for special gift suggestions on 6 May m "Special Gifts for Special Mums". C.A.TI [737-1166 1 35 Home Furniture/ Furnishing y "Soedal Ottwy I I J The ultimate choice to a
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        536 5 38 Airconditionera/ Refrigerators CHEAP SALE: new Carrier alrcon., new/ used comm. fridge, coldroom, lcemaker, reconditioned domestic fridge/ alrcon. We also repair, Install, service St rental. Tel: *****94. *****67. ONLY $1 PER day. Various brands Alrcon. for rental. Sales at special price. Tel: *****29/ *****88 SERVICING A REPAMtNO Of various types
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        504 5 Here's a carrot I to lure you to the I 1 properties section. I L^l 1 r/ ♦■ttt^\ 1 1 41 House Renovation/ Oecof SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR OLD AND NEW FLATS Order your furniture direct from factory We specialise In kitchen cabinet $100 p.f.r Broken Rubber Ceramic M*rM* Ti'*a 3rm.
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        576 5 41 House Renovation/ Decor SPECIALIST IN ROOF leaking, cutters, fencing, partition, awning, painting, parquet. Iron grill all renovation Tel: *****81. TKN SHENO AWNMOS specialise m all types of awnings, Japanese tiles, ceilings, gutters etc. Free site quotation, tel: 282-7778. UNIQUE ALUMINIUM SPECIALISED Ampllmesh (reg.) grilles, HDB Alumlnlmum grilles, Aluminium windows/
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        516 6 50 Hairdressing B^^^^C oX> **ft «v^*^b^&?^* (^^g^BH 8 mths Comprehensive Advance course 1-!«**s Advance course Call: *****37 Cour— anqulrt— CUT $3.50 PERM $8.00 Call. *****88 A*t^_ CUT $15 g*^|u PERM $35 'Jfc' j£ br Eric 1 Angela f «034 l lactr C<>» WBaBBBBBBK. 'fMhj«icoi««' I^CgV Mr I Btmty Cavw trtl
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        799 6 54 Gold/ Pawn Tickets fHKNCiTAT 2g JKWKULKRY^ «5j ttfcthrNHiprkrlccyc. |W GOLD, PAWN X* 02 TKXKTS, DIAMONDS %t J% Tel: *****17, fa ft *****73 4b '2^o BAI.KSTIKR ROAD jgg i opposite MclX>naUl> M we BUY OOLD. Stiver. Palladium Si Platinum In any type anc form and exclusively dlamonc watches. *****33. «08-12
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        681 6 56 Sale: Other Products 56 Sale: Other Products tiUNGHEINRICH uOmsn RKnIHMOQY The Hand Pallet Truck which has proved itself more than 1,000 000 times deserves your confidence Lift capacity up to 2.000 kg 1?W Electric version available. M V)# f OV V V* Award for I V-jfc^ >^T I World's
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        550 6 76 Book-keeping/ Secretarial/ Answering/ Translation Services ACCOUNTS a TAX, registration address $7, answering $7, telex $3, fax $3, company signboard $3, exec, meeting room other services. Free 1 month se-vlce. Call 286-4747 It 280-7777 (day It night). ANSWERING $10/ REG. Add. $10/ Telex $5/ Fax $5/ Typing, Accounting, Exec. Rm.
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        710 6 79 Business Opportunities J ATTENTION MANUFACTURERS We sre willing to invest with manufacturers m S pore or Malaysia to export to Canada and/ or Saudi Arabia. Please write stating contact telephone number to: B.T. BOX A***** 390 Kirn Song Road j L S pore 0923. J export firm raqukaa a«porlawoad~
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        643 6 92 Domestic Help 92 Domestic Help 92 Domestic Help Available Available Available HUMANA HAS THE ANSWER TO THE EMBARGO ON FILIPINA MAIDS English-speaking Sri Lankan maids and Indonesian maids. Each personally screened and professionally handpicked to Humana's standards. Then, 5 using our successful, "match-making", we help you make the ideal
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        439 6 94 Positions Vacant: Professional/ Executive HEALTH MAINTENANCE OFFICE PTE LTD Thu Is a nawty eat-up company by a group of doctors to provide Health Cara a ManageEnterprising parsons with a minimum of 2 years' working experience ara raquirad tor tha following poofs: 1. MEDICAL OFFICER Salary S9OOO p.m. Option to
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        869 6 95 Positions Vacant: 95 Positions Vacant: EDP EDP I BORNEO SUMATRA TRADING CO (S) PTE LTD COMPUTERISATION OF ACCOUNTING We are installing worldwide an IBM 36 interlinked system We have now established an accounting programme package to be used on this system and we aiready have the package here m
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        488 7 98 Positions Vacant: 98 Positions Vacant: Secretarial/ Clerical Secretarial/ Clerical (LCL Manufacturing Pte. Ltd. A Pioneer Japanese manufacturing company m Singapore with future expansion m US and Europe has immediate vacancy for: Requirements Minimum GCE 'O' level with 1 yr. relevant experience Some knowledge of typing filing Knowledge of computer
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        421 7 98 Positions Vacant: Secretarial/ Clerical BBBbKs*W. Susnessyfll 35 W.P.M.+ TYPISTS DATA ENTRY OPS. We're Spores leading Agency for turning TYPISTS Into ADMINISTRATIVE CLERKS A SECRETARIAL ASSISTANTS. can *****44 NOW If you can start work within 2 waaka for the following positions: a US CREDIT CO. Assistant to Travel Manager a
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        485 7 98 Positions Vacant: Secretarial/ Clerical JUNIOR SECRETARY ($900) Rcqd to work r Jurong KaUano/ Shtnton. Duties Indude lota ol typtng. •horthand oocasionaly pi»f with WANG WP RECEPTIONIST ($700) Raqd by Bank* In Shenton Able to oparata amall PABX wboard. Typing advantage Ottwr positions also avail m Alexandra Jurong DATA ENTRY
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        499 7 98 Positions Vacant: Secretarial/ Clerical GET A NEW JOB TODAY! Following PERMANENT Positions Must Be Filled 4 RECEPTIONISTS required for town offlcea. Up to •MO. Mature and well groomed. Pleasant personality. Able to handle large PABX. Below 30 years old. Preferably Chinese single. CLERKS Up to $750 town, AM Klo.
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        423 7 98 Positions Vacant: Secretarial/ ClericH SUZUE-PSA COLD STORAGE PTE LTD requires RECEPTIONIST (Female) c Pleasant personality c Able to speak English well c Must know Chinese dialects c Previous experience preferred but not essential Salary negotiable. Interested applicants please phone Serene at: 223-9351 .for an Interview appt. If you have
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        631 7 98 Positions Vacant: Secretarial/ Clerical An established freight forwarding co. requires: FEMALE ACCOUNTS CLERKS c LCCI Intermediate Bookkeeping c Able to type accurately at 35 w.p.m. c Mln. 2 years working experience c Willing to work overtime c Able to start work Immediately FEMALE TELEPHONE OPERATOR/ RECEPTIONIST c Able to
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        507 7 98 Positions Vacant: Secretarial/ Clerical iROTARVJ T!H An established and fast expanding construction firm hat vacancy lor. ACCOUNTS CLERK Previous experienoe m construction firm preferred Some knowledge m G L Knowledge m software an advantage Interested please call Miss Chan at 861 11 55 for an appointment or write m
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        724 7 98 Positions Vacant: Secretana!/ Clerical FEMALE STOCK ADMINISTRATION CLERK to essiet warehouse aupervleor In administration ss well cc etock •"•CO'ding c Chinese, age 19 -24 c OCE 'O' or N" level c Must be good m figures, c Experience not necessary but must be willing to learn c Able to
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        605 7 98 Positions Vacant: Secretarial/ Clerical FEMALE ACCOUNTS CUM GENERAL CLERK c OCE "O' level c Bilingual In English and Chinese c Typing essential c Knowledge In computer is preferable c Staying around Jurong area Intereeted pleeee ceM Jt 10 FISHERY PORT ROAD SINGAPORE 2251 TEL: 200-0144 FEMALE CLERICAL ASSISTANT c
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        614 8 98 Positions Vacant: Secretarial/ Clerical WANTED Young Lady for Telephone, Typing a General Office Work Call 74* 1058 or walk -in interview st 140, Psys Lebar Road #05-04, A-Z Building Singapore 1440 CHINESE FEMALE ACCOUNTS CLERK Knowledge of accounts essential. c Neat handwriting, must type Able to work Independently, c
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        656 8 98 Positions Vacant: Secretarial/ Clerical GENERAL CLERK c OCE 'O' level c Able to type at 30 -35 w.p.m. c Preferable with computer knowledge Interested candidates please walk m for an interview at: Blk 1160 Depot Road #05-O>/17 Telofc Blangah Ind. Estate Singapore 0410 GENERAL CLERK c Minimum GCE 'O'
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        1066 8 98 Positions Vacant: Secretarial/ Clerical PROGRAMMERS (LANGUAGES. COBOL or D-base or RPG II) required for 1 year project with major Electronics Co Only those with mln. 1 year's experience working In a large computer installation should apply. Salary up to $1500 p m Call: *****46. SUPERB OPPORTUNITY FOR young person
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        625 8 98 Positions Vacant: Secretarial/ Clerical TEMP./ PERM PART-TIME Clerk Tel Op., Sec A/cs Tlx Op Typist. Computer Op *****45 URGENTLY REOUIRED CHINESE Receptionist. O' level with typing ability Tel: 533-9977 $1,200. MALE PERSONNEL Asst required by estab. Co. In Jurong. Tel: 225-7364 after II Am 1) BANK NEEDS Secretary $700.
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        488 8 99 Positions Vacant: 99 Positions Vacant: 99 Positions Vacant s Sales Sales P~" r> I DICKSON DICKSON TRADING (S) PTE LTD, a fast growing and dynamic Company m the distribution of fashion products is seeking applicants for the following vacancy: SALES MANAGER Responsible for marketing and promoting international brand names
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        524 8 t TRAINEE AREA EXECUTIVES An established Organisation on an expansion programme has immediate vacancies for Male/ Female TRAINEE AREA EXECUTIVES. All applicants must complete secondary education Enjoy travelling and meetIng people Experience not essential as I training wil be provided Job offers a minimum monthly Income of $900/-, Insurance/ medical
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        641 8 99 Positions Vacant: 99 Positions Vacant: Sales Sales CITY CHAIN 4E b n is i Retail Chain m Watches Clocks p requires Sales Assistants ~J[ St ■H Mm Sec 2 education j-j Age between 1 7 -30 U-L Pleasant personality V-f* Able to converse fluently m English Mandarin LJ— Experience
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        620 8 I i 99 Positions Vacant: Sales if A highly specialised printing 1 firm requires Good command of English and pleasant character Must possess positive attitude and willing to upgrade Own car or motorcycle Relevant sales record ot Mn 3 years Good command ot English and pleasant character with self- motivating
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        726 9 9»-Positiona Vacant: SaMM TEMPORARY/ PERMANENT FEMALE SALES PROMOTERS <agalt-a» Required to work In leading departmental stores Wa Itffar Good salary, com mission, incentives, bonus and other benefits mtswalad partiaa pla call: 274-0777 tor an inlarvlaw at MARSHMALLOW KIDS WE AH Bill 10*2 #06-01/02 Tiong Bahru industrial Eat Lowar dalta road
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        965 9 99 Positions Vacant: Sm\— TECHNICIAN a NTC 2 or 3 In Electronics, a Class 2 or 3 driving licence JMaraa«ad partlaa, plaaaa wrMa aw Mawdaraeii Road #10-04 Handaraon Ind. Park Stngaport 031S a? Tafc 17S4SSS ACT NOW. IF you answer yes tc any to these and you are 18-2! years,
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        521 9 100 Positions Vacant: 100 Positions Vacant: 100 Positions Vacant: 100 Positions Vacant: Technical Technical Technical Technical fOTtß^ffT^^li Ij^j-C^ljMLljlli^jSsU] BSMs^B^B^Uß^BVG*l!llV?^r?7i?n«(3 > m^^^— a^^^^^^ Machinist W (Rotation Ist 2nd Shift) NTC 3 m Metal Machining or V^blblb^b^b^b^b^b^bl a^ B^ EB^ B B^ B^ B^ B^ B^ B^ a^ B NTC-2 m Precision
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        536 9 100 Position* Vacant: 100 Positions Vacant: 100 Positions Vacant: 100 Positions Vacant: Tachnical Tachnical Tachnical Tachnical Microscience Rapidly expanding American Windgster Disk Drive Company requires: LIN£ LEADER (Permanent Ist or 2nd shift i m related position Must have leadership abilities and be able to work tinder pressure Will be required
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        435 9 IHONSON CNC MACHINE OPERATORS (MALE/FEMALE) I* Abie to work 2 rotating shifts or permanent night shift Sec 2 above or NTC 3 Understand English instruction Completed N S. (Male) Age 16 and above Many attractive allowances and bonus D/T I OPERATORS II (MALE/FEMALE) I No shift work I Secondary education
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        799 10 100 Positions Vacant: 100 Positions Vacant: 100 Positions Vacant: Technical Technical Technical J "H X J\£t I A Urgently Requires W Male Production Supervisor H (2nd Shift) f 1 Singaporean I •At least 5 years expenence m a similar capacity for the production J planning/stamping dies management/operation quality assurance/ pS
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        521 10 100 Positions Vacant: 100 Positions Vacant: Technical Technical Baxter a world leader m healthcare products. Our name is well-known m the medical world Our products help to save lives and we welcome new ideas and technologies to improve World Medical Care Read on if you want to be part of
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        525 10 100 Positions Vacant: 100 Positions Vacant: Technical Technical I SAM (A ".uhsidi.irv at PirmpiMi Ainntt InJustncO We invite applications for the following positions: LEADMEN MACHINISTS NTC" 2 m PrtciMon Machining Minimum 4 years' machining experience m precision machining workshop Knowledge d CNC stachining would X- m advantage For Lesdnsfl position,
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        448 10 100 Positions Vacant: 100 Positions Vacant: Technical Technical H H Gammon Antara Koh 9 lf Joint Venture Contractors Ham SITE ENGINEERS Minimum sto fl years experience In heavy civil engineering works and relevant civil engineering qualifications. FOREMEN Minimum 4 years experience In heavy civil engineering LABOUR GANGER Ito 2 years'
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        439 10 100 Position* Vacant: Technical DRAUGHTSMAN Minimum 1 year experience In Interior/architectural detailed drawings. Must be a food team worker Prepared to work overseas. < Able to work Independent!)* Must be a good teamworkar and hardworking. Interacted applicant* plaaaa caw ■MM lo arrange tor an interview Caiman Company requiree STORE CLERK
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        471 11 100 Positions Vacant: 100 Positions Vacant: Technical Technical M GUARANTEED I HIGHER SALARIES NOW! Mm. GCE 'O' Level m Technical stream No expenence $510 No experience NS completed $555 I—2 years' experience $575 Even Higher Chi Confirmation PLUS Productivity incentive up to $60 being paid presently NORMAL HOURS (7.00 am
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        448 11 101 Positions Vacant: 101 Positions Vacant: 101 Positions Vacant: 101 Positions Vacant: 101 Positions Vacant: 101 Positions Vacant: 101 Positions Vacant. 101 Positions Vacant: Production Production Production Production Production I Production Production Production FEMALE PRODUCTION OPERATORS Move over for even higher sdfery!!! $525 for a start!! H d£& fe^ jdtL^^^
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        238 11 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 I±m+W+ a^aCf/i^^aE9Pt We need more [P^Fc*lf*\i ml* B^i iTi ft fc~ll I Female Singaporeans 1 and Malaysians Starting salary: $507 pm I y-i Wm^^X* Wm^ W^J \fi tf Female Singaporeans Z Starting salary. Ist shift. $422 pm. I 2nd shift. $393 pm.
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        241 11 /ij^^ s=s Solutions for Data Storage How's this for a start? $410 $564 before confirmation excluding overtime Phis all these 'x'tra'sf? Transportation provided at pick-up pointi Annual wage supplement Salary- payable twice a month 2 increments per year Uniforms provided Exciting recreational programmes 5-day work week Nice clean working environment
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        505 12 101 Position. Vacant: 101 Positions Vacant. 101 Positions Vacant: 101 Positions Vacant: _^_ll o f^|lf n Production Production Production NIXDORF COMPUTER Looking for a quality working lifestyle m a big modern factory? Female QC Inspectors Mould Makers Minimum Sec 2 education Minimum GCE O' level (Technical Stream) with Must be
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        80 12 PRODUCTION LATHE TECHNICIAN/S a Completed N S a Age 23 years above. a Minimum NTC 3 In Metal Machining a 2-3 years experience In manufacturing, preferably production line a Able to set up troubleshoot plug board high speed lathe machines. c Able to grind tool bits freehand c Possess good
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        77 12 r A leading printing ink manufacturing company m Jurong invitaa applicants for: MALE PRODUCTION CHARQEHAND a Completed N.S. i a At least Ito 2 years similar i working experience a 5 days week Attractive benefits, fraa medical, dantal treatment, uniform*. transport provided, refreahmont and attendance incentive*, etc. Interested candidates are
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        529 12 101 D°Jfi tiOn Vacant: 101 Positions Vacant: 101 Positions Vacant: 101 Positions Vacant: Production Production Production Production SAOO Full- Time/ Part- Time Production Operators <Ma, e F ema ,e) Singaporean Age 16 and above Working hours from 5.30pm 11.00pm mmm mm m a B.ooam 5.45pm Walk-In Interview With I/C, photo
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        317 12 Singapore citizen No shift work Experience not necessary Preferably staying m Yishun and Marsiling area Interested applicants, please call personally atNISSIN FOODS (S) PTE LTD 3 Senoko Crescent Singapore 2775 Trans tsiand Bvs 169 mm caulb^m I Eveready Singapore I I Pte Ltd I FEMALE PRODUCTION I OPERATORS I (TEMPORARY)
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        558 12 101 Positions Vacant: 101 Positions Vacant: Production Production f We VJ. Ve*e I A leading international oilseal manufacturer I urgently requires: I MALE RUBBER MIXING I ASSISTANT I (Rotating Shifts) JJJJ I Secondary education I Starting Basic Salary: SSSSO per month MALE BARWELL OPERATOR (Rotating Shifts) Minimum Primary 6 education
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        524 13 101 Positions Vacant 101 Positions Vacant: Production Production PTE LTD I B Plastic injection molding factory H H requires H 1 1. PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR I c Production Engineering Diploma or Mechanical Process Technology H Completed N.S. H 12. EXPERIENCED FOREMAN I 3. TECHNICIAN H f^ (Section Leader) NTC 2 m
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        480 13 101 Positions Vacant: 101 Positions Vacant: Poduction Production FEMALE PRODUCTION OPERATORS <\ge. 16 above »Vorking Hour: r ull Time: Bam to 5.40 pm irVe offer- 5-day week Attractive salary Free transport 12 HOUR SHIFT OPERATORS (Male) 4 days work 2 days off Malaysians are welcome WALK-IN INTERIVEW 9 am to
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        341 13 join us for 5 A STABLE CAREER, s With a well-established J Swiss company m a J J highly-stable industry J J precision optics. J Secondary 2 to Secon- vary 4 education or NTC 3in Metal Machining Experience m precision S optics an asset but not J essential J Willing
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        500 13 SSfil/ SI..!?.!"!;/ 102 Po«mon. vacant: R st urant/ Hotel/ Restaurant/ Loun fl 0 Lounge X^/ invites applications for: EXECUTIVE CHEF I Able to prepare first class Western and Local Cuisines Be innovative, creative and possess high culinary skills techniques Kitchen management with leadership qualities to supervise train his kitchen brigade
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        222 13 THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY I Of SINGAPORE SOCIETY invites applications for Call Agnes for an appointment today 4 tomorrow at Tel: *****11 or write In with full resume to: NUS SOCIETY 9 Kent Ridge Drive Singapore 0511 Closing date Is 10 May f Restaurant require* mala A female full-time part-time 1)
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        405 13 102 Positions Vacant: Hotel/ Restaurant/ Lounge < kqw n PRJNCE HOTEL Managed by PRINCE HOTELS JAPAN I We have vacancies for: TECHNICIAN Gross Salary 5558 $608 per month c NTC 3in Electrical j Fitting and lnstal- r lation or with some experience m carrying out E repairs/maintenance to buildings electrical
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        516 13 102 Positions Vacant: Hotel/ Restaurant/ Lounge Royal Singa|x>ce \K\ OFFERS YOU A CHALLENGING CAREER WITH ADVANCEMENT PROSPECTS Royal Holiday Inn. part of trie fastest growing and largest hotel chain m the world offers you an hotel career with excellent salary and generous fringe benefits. Applications are invited for the positions
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        474 13 102 Positions Vacant: Hotel/ Restaurant/ Lounge JAPANESE LOUNGE REQUIRES Hostesses. Experienced/ inexperienced. Transport provided. Oood salary Interested please call 734-7343 or 734-8454 14 Scotts Road. sO5-14 15 Far East Plaza. Spore 0022 103 Positions Vacant: Part-time/ Temporary f/AML BLACK I W DECKER I TEMPORARY CLERK TYPIST! (approximately I 3 months)
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        505 13 104 Other Positions Vacant rM.I.S. has Immediate vacancies tor the following:I Requirements I •Diploma >n Mecnamcal Engineering I 2 years relevant experience m manufacturing stamping parts environment I Possesses leadership H| quality and a proven HH team builder I Duties: I His duties are to plan, schedule, control and ■H
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        656 14 104 Other Portion. 104 Other Positions 104 Other Positions Vacant Vacant Vacant E3 S4pivo| BJiV^oe aSj *4 fg^^ I^l *1 1 iS^awa^ W j (BUILDING/ELECTRICAL) Singaporean ITC m Electrical Engineering Minimum expenence: 2 years. DUTIES: Co-ordinating with building electrical consultants Machine equipment installation. I (TOOL DIE/MAINTENANCE) Singaporean NTC 3 m
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        509 14 104 Other Positions 104 Other Positions Vacant Vacant Wsmifo I requires RECEPTIONIST GCE N or 0 level GENERAL AFFAIRS ASST (Male) GCE O level with some clerical expener.ee Age below 30 years CLERKS (Female) (For Shipping General Affairs/Materials/ Costing /Engineering Departments) GCE O' or N level Able to type JUNIOR
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        375 14 104 Other Position* 104 Other Positions Vacant Vacant dTHOMSONOb THOMSON is one of the three largest consumer electronics manufacturers m the world. We offer experienced and skilled personnel the chance to be a part of our success. TOOL DIE MAKER Minimum Secondary education m the Technical Stream With Craftsman or
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        619 14 104 Other Positions 104 Other Positions Vacant Vacant Our company, part of a leding Global Multi-national Network In 1 BWlnsOTna and ConstruMon, seeks suitable candidates for the powttons) of*. PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT s Polytechnic Dlplom or equivalent In a Mechanical DUclpllne. s 2-3 years' experlerte In procurement In the engineerIng and
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        373 14 H A i~~*'~g print mg company la vitas l D application* for the foUowiag •J position! for iv expansion program or H Knowledge of Linotron 202 Hrypesetting system or DTP will be H lavantafe i H pood command of English and H Chinese and ability to work j H lidependently)
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        569 14 104 Other Positions Vacant V Vtupirai»4M>«i i SMART BUPERMARKETB Invites applicant! for the following posta:A) CASHIERS (Ang Mo Xlo, Katong, Toa Payoh, Buklt Batok, Tg. Katong Complex) B) BTACKERB (Katong, Holland Drive, Buklt Batok) C) SNACK COUNTER ASSISTANT (Ang Mo Klo) D) PERISHABLE STAFF (Ang Mo Klo, Toa Payoh, Buklt
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        692 15 104 Other Positions Vacant URGENTLY REQUIRED:GENERAL CLERK Must be bilingual Knowledge of office filing procedures it typing SALES EXECUTIVES (Part Time) Attractive Commission Possess own transport fettoreeted applloanta plaaaa wrHo steal ETAK GLASS CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD. PAN MALAYAN WAREHOUSE, UNIT 173. ÜBI AYE. 4, SINGAPORE 1440. TEL: *****55 WARD STEWARDESSES
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        1052 15 104 Other Positions Vacant Watt aatahliahad company raqwkaa OFFICE/ DELIVERY ASSISTANT a Must be able to start work Immediately a Preference will be given to class 3 driving licence holders. Please apply personally to: 7500 A Baach Road #02-431/ s Tha Plata Singapore 0718 FORKLIFT DRIVERS (PERM.): Large British Co.
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        744 15 104 Other Positions Vacant DESPATCH RIDERS WITH own motor bike/ bicycle required. Call *****25 or personally at: #22-01. Jalan Sultan Centre. DPIVERS. APPRENTICE. VARNISH ERS required by furniture co. Walk m Interview at 118 Lorone 23Oeylang «01-118 Tel: 746-9712 IMMEDIATE VACANCIES FOR Experienced male female Cleaners to work m Hougang
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        514 15 128 Vehicle Financing/ 128 Vehicle Financing/ Insurance Insurance SUPER FAST LOANS FROM JUST A mi I Immediate processing of applications Up to 90% financing new and used vehicles (Instalments payable m advance) Call: 533 3737 now fsl FORWARD OVERSEA CREDIT LIMITED 65 Chute Street. *46-02 OCBCCerfc Singapore 01 04 I
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        677 15 132 For Sala: Marcadaa SIN HUP SENG MOTOR 163 Goldhill Plaza Singapore 1130. Tel: *****17/ *****03 Best offer for COMPANY li private regn cars, BMW, MERCEDES. VOLVO L other Japanese makes. We also sell. TANGLIN USED CARB CO. *****83/ *****69 offers good prices and sell all MERCEDES, BMW. JAGUAR. VOLVO,
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        929 15 134 For Sala: Datsun/ Nissan LOW INTEREST LOW O/PAYMENT For new private commercial vehicles. High Trada-in valua for usad vahiclas Authorised dealer SIN HOCK BENQ TRADING CO. PTE. LTD 60S Macpherson Rd #01-18 Citimac Ind. Complex TEL: *****18 WE SPECIALISE IN buying li selling all models of Datsun cars b
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        1012 15 135 For Sale Toyota 1979 END TOYOTA Starlet 1.0. 2 owners, aircon radio/ cassette, tax 10/88, guaranteed beautiful $14,800 *****88 •92 TOYOTA COROLLA S/ Wagon Aircon, radio/ cassette, new tyres it rd. tax. 2 pte owners. Like new $24,990 0.n.0 *****82/3. '84 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.30 L sspeed 1 owner, aircon.
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        1041 15 136 For Sal*: Mitsubishi •80 NEAR LANCER 1 4. alrcon, radto cassette. Excellent condition Metallic paint We" malnuined engine Tel *****98 82 MITSUBISHI LANCER 1.4 SL 2 pte owners, alrcon s/rlms, radio/ cassette, tip-top condition. Ter *****21. ■S3 MITSUBISHI GALANT OLS. power windows, power steering, central lock, full accessories $25,800
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        1256 15 138 For Sal*: Honda ISM MODEL HONOA Prelude 1602 Auto Sun-roof 8/ rims. Up top cond. Tel: *****01. 1881 HONOA ACCOM) 5-speed 4door. Very good cond. Well malnuined *****88. 1882 HONOA CIVIC 13 Manual sspeed. 1 pte owner 4-door. Parf eligible Beautiful cond 251-2135 10 a 11 Honda Accord, full
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        885 16 141 For Sal* Othf Makes 04H MOTORWAYS~PTE. LTD. 7 Chans Chom Rood (Off Lam Koa/ Hoy Folt Rood) Mnnopor* 0318 Tal *****83 (8 Linos) PRJVATI REGISTRATION 1887 Honda Integra alrcon., power steering 1888 Alfa Romeo Oreen Clover alrcon., s/rlms Honda Accord EX alrcon. Honda Accord auto alrcon. MBS DalhaUu 8
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        1044 16 142 For Sale Commercial a Vehicles LEE ENO POO S BROTHERS MOTORS PTE. LTD. 381, BolMtlor Rood (1282) Tat: *****28 (8 Sno*) 95 Voßxawaoon LTSB potrol van Toyota LMoooo 1300 van m Toyoaoo potrol r hood Toyoooo potrol r *9MI i»u«u 18' woodon J. 5 ton Daihatsu 14* ralrlgaratad VWMCow
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        859 16 144 Vehicles Wanted We offer *?T&M accept: QjUJJiI Excellent prices for your car of any model cc, commercial vehicles (vans, pick-ups) and company registered cars, scrap cars or trade-in COLT CREDIT PTE LTD 21 23-D. Gay World Par* Geylang Road, Spore 1438 CASH PAYMENT HIGHEST OFFER all PARF and non-PARF
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        761 16 171 Property Financing 171 Property Financing 171 Property Financing 171 Property Financing Call us today for details about j T*fS>Qm®&&' BUILDING SOCIETY LTD 2 70 Shenton W«y #01-01 Marina House, Singapore. Td: 223 6622; M^ f^k±r/ Beach Road Tel: 292 1459/292 1610; Geylang TW: 744 7788/744 7464; 2 BP^^^" JB^
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        395 16 173 Accommodation 173 Accommodation Available: Available: Apartments Apartments OR SHORT LEASE" IMMEDIATE OCCUPATION FAR EAST PLAZA LUXURIOUS apartments C^^^r At the junction of Scotts Orchard Road v naxt to Hyatt Hotel \^r Advance Booking Available a 14,000 sq ft Hotel Style Lobby Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Squash Court, Billiard Room.
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        440 16 D.lO STEVEN'S RO. d, storey lower mals with 3 bdrms. In a small exclusive block. S/pool, 24-hr security. Rental: 82.000 D.21 BROOKVALE lower mals. with 3 bdrms. Facing greenery. S/pool. tennis/ squash ct Rontal: 11,700 9JBTTZ PROPERTIES PTE LTD 784-1780 D.ll ARCADIA QON. 4+l bdrms. Quiet facing. D.lO BEVERLY HILLS
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        877 16 173 Accommodation Available Apartments D.9 CAIRNHtLL GDN. 3 rms $1,600 D.lO Draycott Pk. 2 bdrms. $1,000. D.lO Jervols Ct. 3 bdrms. $800 D.15 Hawaii Twr. 3+l. $2,000. D.15 Slglap Ct. 3 bdrms. $1,200. D.5 Hln Seng Odn mals. 4+l bdrms., $1300. GMP *****66. PACIFIC MANSION UNFURNISHED 9890. Near Botanic Garden
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        1153 16 173 Accommodation Available: Apartments PANDAN VALLEY (TERRACED), spacious 4+l bdrms., study ft large patio. Coo.'. $2800. Tel: *****22. Comprehensive Realty. 3-RM F/FURN. APT. with full facilities In d.9 Yong An Pk $1,400. Parkwest d 5 $1,400 ft Ocean Pk. d.15 $1300. *****89. No agts DtST.OB2I, 54-B RACE Course Rd. Whole
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        966 16 173 Accommodation Available. Apartments MEEN MEADOWS. BEAUTIFULLY 'urn. mals. 3 bdrms attached iatnrms. $1,200. Admer 345-4444. IDS FLAT FOR rent. F/furn./ infurn. Near MRT/ shops. Call Monica 366-0972 anytime. 408/ HUDC/ PTE. apts available n various districts for Immediate occupation *****68. 4DS/ HUDC FLATS for rent Furn ir unfurn. Any
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        880 16 178 Short Term Accommodation: Local/ Foreign CAMLOOGE SERVICE APARTMENT Holland Road, self-contained, 'furn 1/2/3-bdrm apts. Well Fitted kitchen, housekeeping/ laundry services. Ample parking. rail: Michelle *****84/ *****63. rAN CHONG TOWER Service Apt Weekly/ monthly Studio Ibdrm ft 2-bdrm. From $350 per veek Please call *****22. SINGAPORE SERVICE APT. Oilstead Rd
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        1149 17 179 For 8«to; Hous»s 179 For Sal. Houses AUCTION SALE to be heid on 1 2th May 1 988 at the Sir Stamford Room, Ist floor, Hyatt Hotel, Scotts Road, Singapore, at 2.30 p.m. UNDER INSTRUCTIONS FROM OWNERS New almost completed 3-storey bungalow with attic master bedroom on LOT 2143
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        736 17 179 For Sale: Houses 179 For Sal*: Houses One of the best housing loans available Low interest rates Special low interest rates for first time homeowners. High loan quantum Up to 100% of valuation with CPF. Long repayment period Up to 30 years where appropriate. Also, attractive loans are offered
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        521 17 D.20 PEMIMPIN QDN. d/storey corner terr. Approx. 3.000 sq.ft. Facing park/ morning sun. F'hold. $495,000. Harvest *****88 DJO QUICK SALE Thomson Odn. d/storey terr. 2 rms renovated f'hold. see to appreciate 5265K ono Sole Agt. Patron *****15. D 3O SELLING AT valuation price s/storey terr. 1500/ 2100 sq.ft. 3 bdrms.
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        761 17 186 For Sale: 186 For Sale: Private Apartments Private Apartments I I 9.500 BTU 1 2.000 BTU I^l^SL^^^^^a^^^^^^lHE _J 6.000 BTU t^^^^^^^K^^^^^^^^M '8.000 BTU ■■'^■■^■^■■^■^■^■^■■aaßaßßaaßaaßaVaaaMßßi 24.000 BTU A technological wonder that is controlled entirely by an ingenious microcomputer To automatically adjust and maintain room fe temperature to your desired level
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        94 17 J-M4 HIM'MHI.H"I.?.;..rI memmmmm BBVB^BW^BIBBBBVBa. IV i I FISHER AIR-CONS WILL COOL THIS SPACE EFFICIENTLY i Fisher air-conditioners have an energy efficiency ratio as high as 9.28. tc cut down on your power bills FISHER WTi, The Quiet American D.2 DRAGON MANSION $260K D.lO Botanic Odn. Mans $300K D.9 Kllllney Apartment
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        424 17 188 For Sale: 186 For Sate: Private Apartments Private Apartment* The comfortable long term commitment WHYHRST-TIME HOME BUYERS SHOULD LOOK FIRST TO OUB More and more first-time home buyers are learning that Overseas Union Bank offers one of the best housing loan packages: Free valuation of property Free processing of
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        471 17 D.lO Laodon Hpl High fir. 3+l bdrms./ attached bath. Condo. facilities. 1700 sq.ft. im.OOO. D.16 PMlasan Rd. vicinity 3-bdrm. walkup/ attached bath. 2100 sq.ft. Low maintenance. $146.000. Dl 5 Amber Park 3+ l bdrms. 1722 sq.ft. Pull facilities. Low maintenance. 2 years. $470,000. D 16 Caaa Flora new Ji different
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        627 17 186 For Sale: Private Apartments FLAME TREE PARK New condominium off Lorong Puntong/ Upper Thomson Road 3 bedrooms area 1560 sq.ft to 1829 sq.ft Freehold with 2 tennis courts, 2 squash courts, 2 swimming pools and covered car park very reasonable price. Frlme units still available for j sale Contact
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        599 17 186 For Sale Private Apartments Naked Truth: Exposure m The Straits Times Classified catches the eye. D.5 HARBOUR VKW Odn. 2 stony mais. (3 yrs.) F'hold. 2410/ 271* sq.ft. 4+ 1 rm. $448K/ »485K Foreigners eligible. *****38 A A D.7 GOLDEN MILE Complex, d/storey penth'se. Approx. 6,458 sq.ft. s+l. Facing
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        1139 18 186 For Sale: Private Apartments D 2' QOODLUCK QDN. blk ;i8 tf F'hold 1700/ 2000 sq.ft Mals $370K $430K Tel *****33 agt D.21 OOOOLUCK QDM.. 1055 sq ft 2 odrms f'hold Full condo. facilities $295K Lee. *****05 D.21 KISMIS COURT upper mals 1800 sq.ft., 3 I 1 $310K 0.n.0 Tel:
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        951 18 191 For Sale: 191 For Sale: HOB Apartments HOB Apartments Wondering where to bring your Mum for a special treat on Mother's Day? Make your reservation at "Special Gifts for Special Mums" appearing 6 May m The Straits Times Classified. CJLTJ. 7 17- 11*4 I ANO MO KIO 3/ 4/
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        867 18 •COOK N. 4 rm. Blk. 119 high fir. simple renovation selling below full CPF Sunnyland Prop. *****80. BEDOK N. 37 4-rm: 4-rm. Blk 93, nicely renovated. SSOK (all CPF); 3-rm Blk 509. ceramic, cabinets, $49K (CPF $52K). 345-0089. BEDOK RESERVOIR S-RM. blk. 160/ 002/ 607/ 613, marble/ ceramic, cabinets. $126K
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        1007 18 191 For Sale: HDB Apartments ONLY $47K1 CORNER .i-rm Marine, Blk 8 Door changed Wardrobes. Full CPF Tel *****66 ONLY $47K FULL CPF! 3-rm Clementl. Renovated, near central/ MRT *****97/ *****76, Ricky PURE 4-RM. CLEMENTI Central blk 332. near MRT Marble/ cabinets $93,000 neg. Denker *****11 PURE 4-RM. CLEMENTI Blk
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        630 18 192 HDB Apartments Wantad f ALL AREAS WANTED BY^| ft CHENG LEW ENTERPRISE WeEmpha»f»oniarvtaa 3/4/srm Call Miss Tan *****88 I HUANG'sfi pAffiNCYI M. HDB/HUDC JL H WANTED H ■ftAnSffl^aUaD I BBi ■BjBnTnHMMMnBIIIIMBBBa LCaJBBS^B CASH BUYERS WANTED HDB FLATS: Bedok, Clementl, Ohlm Moh, AM Klo, Toa Payoh, Holland, Marine Drive. Whampoa.
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        962 18 194 Factory Spaca 194 Factory Space JkIJ Knight Frank f 4■* *i I'hwng ll( k < \ve Baillieu fr I FOR SALE BY TENDER I I SEICLENE I I HOUSE I 25 Delta Road, Singapore 0316 I A Quality Industrial Investment I m Singapore I I Minutes from the Central
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        829 18 196 For Sale: 196 For Sale: Office Space* Office Spaces J JkU Knight Frank f <• 'hfong Hock I h>c Baillieu J I For Sale by Tender fl I (By order of the owners) I I Make your I I selection from I I our collection. I I f OFFICES
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        359 18 197 For Rent: Office Spaces f SHENTOS WAY PRIME OFFICE SPACE AND FURNISHED APARTMENTS FOR LEASE Rent Negotiable Ring O Malayan Credit Hons* Private Limited WISMA ATRIA ORCHARD ROAD PfMbgtout brand new buttding Direct Hnk to MRT Orchard Station Amptocarpertdng Aim trom 1.200 ea fl. oowrte PLEASE CONTACT DEVELOP* 23M177
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        909 19 187 For Rent. Office Spaces TOWN AREA. $1.50 onwards Carpeted partitioned Shaw Twr The Plaza. Peninsula. Colombo, Guan Hua. Mtdllnk Plaza. Boon Slew. Paradlz. GSM 900 6000 sq ft Zone *****86/ 7. 100 TO 200 sq m alrcon.. carpeted and well-partitioned office space available for Immediate rental at Fifth Lok
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        321 19 200 For Rent: Shop Spaces OROUNO FLOOR SHOP Located at the fringe of CBD Varying sizes with existing Internal partition Suitable for bookshop/ stationery/ exhibition gallery/ tours or travel agency/ showroom Reasonable rental Inclusive of service charge For enquiry, please call: Tim»i Prop«rti*« Sdn Bhd. Tat: 743MM0 Ext. 1230 0.1
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        831 19 204 Other Real Estate 204 Other Real Estate 204 Other Real Estate 204 Other Real Estate A MAJOR INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY K^y^^yyy/X/X Thefe is no restriction on foreign ownership of "TV yt^%yt\J\J g commercial property assets m Singapore and no 0 /*^T^SOjf~} jyj/ capital gams tax for long term held investments
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        567 19 241 Tours 241 Tours 241 Tours 241 Tours JT I W .a^aW^^ ftW bH bB bH bß^l'^H^; Mf 'I* P Vb^lss W^^^^Bf '<• VLt bT di^^Bßß^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^M^^^BßHailß^Bßi B^BiB^B^B^B^B^B^BB^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B«il^B^B»»»« L4 Book Now For Only $669 I^^Uffl H tMWfggiITBfffiMB^BMLBWLWL^MLIBf^ ■E- HHB|pPp||hßmhm [Who's that? Melvin Nonis. Accountant by qualification. Tour Manager by experience. Melvin
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        213 19 1 ■1 TTMff^B Penang Delight By An 3D Incl Tour B'fast Lunch $369 Dep: 15/5 Daily Cameron/Genting/K Lumpur 3D4N $149 Incl Tour Meals Dep: 145. 27/5 Daily Fra»«r Hill Merlin Carefree 3D4N $129. 2D3N $89 Incl Steamboat Dinner Dep 13/5. 14/5. 27/5, 28/5 Cameron H land* 203N $75 Incl. Tour
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        436 20 241 Tour j 241 Tours 241 Tours 241 Tours 241 Tours 241 Tours 241 Tours I ■^^-^-■■■■■_W_M_B_^_^_^_l____^_ M M i-_^-^-^~_Bl n B IJPI^^Ji il/ r P BT"M^|Hi|8 T" M^|Hi| Thailand's Northern Shangri-la Paradise of M^o™ viai^^l r^IIUiVCL I 5 (JayS for onlys6BB'^' Board. Philippines aenJ^cl'lC'is'U Dn^H of thck Qr*i ith
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        222 21 262 Home Tuition CARAVEN (REGN. NO. *****8 00-X). We have 1000 grads. sped alised In A' level subjects. W< interviewed tutors personally monitor their performance. In I yrs we have gathered a reliabli pool of 3,000 experienced schoo teachers, grads., full-time tutor: to serve you Piano, organ frorr (50. *****47/
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        827 21 264 Computer Courses 264 Computer Courses 264 Computer Courses STim Computer I IVl\^ School Our students excel m the NCC Diploma Dec '87 Examination. j CO^ULr ATIQ J For CREDITS and more particularly DISTINCTIONS. Z 33 5757 TMC Students outshine m the region. 555 Our students dominating the prestigious Top
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        172 21 263 Academic Courses 'A' LEVEL LAW STERLING TUTORS Afternoon ••Mion: 2pm to Spm Monday, Tuesday, WaditMday Ex»m Ho* 1988 Revision court for AEB Law Jun* mm. ENROL NOWr T>t: *****68 j OP 4/5 7:3OPM. Eng O' 6/5 7pm Maths Further Maths 6/5 7pm Accounting A/ O, etc. Bedok Commercial School
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        793 22 264 Computer Courses 264 Computer Courses 264 Computer Courses 264 Computer Courses i i_. 1 |k fclSßi ill Hfc! •We offer unsurpassed multi-computer facilities. c TT ATAT, IBM, NCR, WAMO etc. School Of Computer Training we have achieved repeated success m BCS/NCB takes the lead In Information Technology Training since
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        431 22 265 Secretarial/ Typing 265 Secretarial/ Typing 265 Secretarial/ Typing Courses Courses Courses SOME SECRETARIES I fiM TAKE MESSAGES, *±*Mk STAMFORD SECRETARIES Igjfl TAKE CHARGE J* *mJM With Stamford's Secretarial Course, YOU can take charge of your career! Higher salaries, job mobility, and new technology have changed a job into a
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        126 22 PRIVATE SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE Full-time: 11th May 'BB a Part-time: 24th May '88 (We specialise In Secretarial Training) BRAS BASAH COMMERCIAL SCHOOL #04-15 Braa Baaah Complex TEL: *****95/ 33*0597 Learn reception/ telephone techniques, accounting, typing, charm St personal development St public relations. (2 mths) Wed./ Thurs. 0-9pm. Commencing Sth May Spore
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        19 22 Find it m The Straits Times Classifieds where you'll always find good buys, everyday. Phone now. pay later. CATS
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        547 22 264 Computer Courses 264 Computer Courses i I Comsertrac Professional Development Courses (Full A Part Tims) I D NCC Diploma In Computer Studies (Incorporating UNIXWORID PROGRAMMING IN C 1 EXPERT SYSTEMS) Q Higher Diploma m Computer Studies (Incorporating I BCS NCB Part IS. ICCP CDP) I a British Computer Society
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        624 22 266 Commercial/ Technical Courses Free Talk on LCCI Diploma m Marketing/PR on 9 May 1988 at 7pm (Come and see who our teacher is Admission is strictly by reservations Do not rmss this opoortiDity) Free Talk on IM Certificate m Marketing awarded by The institute ot Marketing, UK on 10
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        530 22 266 Commercial/ Technical Courses BOOKKEEPING (Beginner*) (BUKIT MERAH) Kri 800- 930pm 06/05 Mon 815- 945pm 09/05 (JURONG) Tue 7 00- 8 30pm TJ3/05 r'n 7 00- 8.30pm 06/05 Sun 1100- 100pm 08/05 ENGLISH FOR COMMERCE (BUKIT MERAH) Sun 1100- 100pm 08/05 Sat 200- 330pm 14/05 (JURONG) Wed 700- 830pm 04/05
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        496 22 267 Language Courtet 267 Language Courses Singapore's leading language school offers training m WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS for INDUSTRY and COMMERCE This course will improve the language, organisational and presentation skills needed to produce clear and effective communications It deals with letter writing, reports and minutes of meetings, It is for
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        573 23 268 Music Courses 2MS»M PIANO thei,r> lessons for any age at your place or teacher's home Sennett Est. 269 Driving Instruction TO PASS DRIVING, you require 80* skill. 10% Inspiration Si 10% luck Learn the skill from Peter Tel: 352-1328 ASIA DRIVING SCHOOL. Fetch/ Send. *01-16 Kirn Seng Shpg Ctr,
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        525 23 271 Modelling/ Deportment Courses j AEROMOOE BEAUTY IMAGE Consultation, colour, fashion, flair, grooming, speech, self-aware-ness St beauty courses starting Ist week May Tel *****85 SPEECH ENHANCEMENT AND total grooming commencing this evening from 6.30pm. Our rates are unbeatable Call *****81 272 Cookery Instruction COOKING CLASSES IN Group arrangeable by Queenstown
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        541 23 APPaNTMENTS/NOTICES ItSSWHa 'i:«"'»UlilM I RSbOeei TIMfADBJRATtS Th.. btraitsT.mes $2685 pc» cot cm The Sunday T.me., $PB 16 wBOXSfRVCF $5 00<Co««.tedl»$i0 00(Poste<J) APPOINTMENTS THE PHILIPS PEOPLE SHAPING THE FUTURE P 1 hilips Singapore has set international standards m quality and innovation. All these made possible because we are backed by people
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        243 23 Singapore Airport Terminal Services invites applications from Singapore Citizens for the appointment of: SAFETY SUPERVISOR Applicants must possess a Technical Diploma m Engineering and are registered as Safety Officer with the Ministry of Labour. Applicants should provide their curriculum vitae and state their current and expected salar\ m their application.
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        678 23 I SSSS2ST Dan'oss Industries Pte Ltd We are a multi-national company and are one of the leading manufacturers of automatic control equipment. Our product programme consists of AC A --^j-*--^-* variable speed drives for 3 phase motors Appointment press-temp transmitters electronic flow meters solenoid valves motor control gear refrigeration A
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        435 23 INCOME Applications are invited for The 1988 NTUC INCOME Scholarship Award Eligibility Candidates must be INCOME policyholders or children of policyholders who are: GCE 'A' Level holders with distinctions at Principal Level m at least 2 subjects and have gained admission into the National University of Singapore/Nanyang Technological Institute m
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        2290 24 1 1 THE OVERSEAS ASSURANCE CORPORATION LIMITED I I I (Incorporated m Singapore) 9 I NOTICE OF MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Sixty Fourth Annual General Meeting of Stockholders of 9 the Company will be held at its Registered Office, 138 Cecil Street, #05-00 Cecil Court, H Singapore
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        437 24 THE BANKRUPTCY AflK (CAP. M 1 m ED.) IN THE HIGH COURT OF SINGAPORE IN BANKRUPTCY NO. SH OF IMS Re LOO CHOON VOW Ex part* ALGEMENE BANK NEDERLAND N.V. Creditors hi the matter ot a Baaknptey Petition filed on the »th day of March To LOO CHOON VOW former
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        800 25 NOTICES -^Bft^B&^Bft^B&^Bk^aB^Bft^BB^BB^Ba^BBBBBBBBBBBBBBB^BBBBBBBBBBBal Jacks International Limited (Incorporated m the Republic ot Singapore) (A Johan Company) PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JANUARY 1988 The Board of Directors wishes to announce the audited results tor the year ended 31st January 1988 as follows: OROUP 31 1 M 31 187
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        498 25 1 Research Scholarships research Scholarships are available to outstanding university graduates registered for, or admissible to. master's and doctors degree programmes by research at the National University of Singapore. The Scholarships are tenable for one year m the first instance and, subject to satisfactory progress, renewable annually for another two
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        163 25 I m [kviani ■^natural mineral water f ©Vl3.n. is pleased to announce the&ppointment of Allied Walker Distributors Ltd. as their sole distributor fdf Evian Natural Mineral Water m Singapore. We thank the <8^ Borneo Company for their services m the pastevian. 0344/88 f NOTICE I It IS serves to inform
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        36 25 READ ALONGSj Cm/kmgßookp Introduce sour T \childrwbth6 (wonderful world < > of reading- I /^/m orw/ educcmonalfJ y foundeffecfe dmtHiotff&oicfioH. I I 47-90 each J Times The Bookshop 1 New industrial Road Smqapore 1953 Times Publishing Group 2SSSS
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        110 26 x W^mm^m\ B£p^ v -r''^ mBiI jB aawi W w Iblbbl Br A B B^B I Br^ r fft 1 i*t* H 2m*~£i m mm W %a*s? I^bb^b^H U 1 Vfl V Immttr^tik '<*9b^b^bb y'itjpF' BBb <^bW* o^B^bl yje «a B& B^Mk- BJ B^k .^mH All^ M>vI^bmMIBRHB 1 B^B^^ I
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        139 26 NOTICES Notice is hereby given that Francis K. H. Swee, NRIC No. *****45/1 ceased to be m the I employment of Sioog Hong Trading Co (Pte) Ltd with effect from Ist May 1968 and he is therefore no longer authorised to transact any I business or collect any monies on
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        161 26 OFFICIAL NOTICE PROPOSAL TO CHANGE OF SHIP'S NAME I E. Sato of Konan Enterprise (Pte) Ltd. hereby give notice that In consequence of the change of ownership I have applied to the Registrar of Singapore Ships, under Section 386 of the Merchant Shipping Act (Chapter 179) In respect of the
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        93 26 NOTICE OP FINAL MEETING THE COMPANIES ACT CAP. M HAI PAH TRADING CO PTE LTD (IN MEMBERS' VOLUNTARY WINDING-IP) NOTICE Is hereby given pursuant to Section 308 of The Companies Act, Cap. 50, that the Final Meeting of Members of the abovenamed Company will be held at #20-02, Tong Engl
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        581 26 SUN TAN B y coiiette PEANUTS By PJJT^K^!^ J*»>Jsi!g,?<^^ PZITF-™*^^ Uroma^hl^^ I J E R^TTEBEAUCOUP. a I TOUT VA B:EN 1 SOMEPA^ tf£NV unless. PfiTHETjcJ K sd^you kno« im I *-v hmedoni Such A oT, E c^ PON TBE SAD, FLYIN6 ACE... i THEY WILL LAU6HANP SAY iWhJ/ Jg Lousy
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      620 27  -  JENNY LAM By 41 aim to be famous, and I intend to break this barrier about Eurasians. As long as the acting is good, people will accept you. Malinda Gant EARLY this year, huge advertisements with the teasing headline "Who's this girl?"
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      720 27  -  KANNAN CHANDRAN By WHAT is it about Julio Iglesias that reduces otherwise intelligent women into cow-eyed creatures? What does this suntanned Spaniard possess that appeals to so many women aged anywhere between 30 and 80 years? Why is he so not? These are
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      380 27  -  LIM HSU FEI A TOUCH OF BRASS Margaux Ballroom Meridien Hotel Friday, 9.30 pm LIGHT jazz and a new approach to some classical music will be offered by a Vancouver-based brass quintet at the Margaux Ballroom of the Meridien Hotel this Friday at 9.30 pm.
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      222 27  -  RAV DHALIWAL MGR A LEGEND. This is the catchy name given to a Tamil entertainment show to be staged m memory of the renowned South Indian star and former chief minister of Tamil Nadu, who died of a heart attack last year. The show, to
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        95 27 -What s On FRENCH FILM STRICTEMENT PERSONNEL. Directed by Pierre Jolivet. A police inspector with secret ambitions of becoming a writer, conducts an inquest on his own family after the suicide of his father. With English subtitles. Alliance Francaise, 4 Draycott Park. Today: 7.15 pm Tomorrow: 9 pm. HARI RAYA
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        99 27 a mosque dome and lamp posts adorned with profiles of the ketupat, kris and wav bulan, a Malay kite. Sundays to Fridays: 7 pm midnight. Saturdays: 7 pm-2 am. Hari Ray a Eve: 7 pm-6 am. There will also be a bazaar beside Sultan Mosque, with stalls along Muscat Street
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        94 27 of George Aspinall's photographs featured m his book, The Changi Photographer, taken secretly while he was a prisoner of war of the Japanese m 1942. Le Meridien Singapour Changi, Madure Suite, 7th floor. THE SINGAPORE RIVER EXPERIENCE A HALF-HOUR RIDE IN A BUMBOAT through Singapore's past and future, from Parliament
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        89 27 THE BIRD PARK BDZD SHOW. Highlights include talking parrots and an eagle swooping low over the audience. Citizen Amphitheatre, Jurong Bird Park. 10.30 am and 3 pm. Admission: $2.50 for children and $5 for adults. Family package (one couple with three children) at $10 and senior citizens (60 and above)
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        89 27 50 species of imported rare aquarium fish. 10 am -6 pm. Admission: 50 cents for children between 3 and 12 years old, and $1 per adult. THE NATIONAL MUSEUM GUIDED TOURS by Friends of the Museum. Tuesdays: 11 am and 3 pm; Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays: 11 am. No
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        86 27 chard Road. 11 am 6 pm daily. Admission: $2.20. Tickets available from Keday Kopi. INSTANT ASIA CULTURAL SHOW LIVE SHOW featuring Malay, Indian and Chinese dances. Raffles Hotel, 11.45 am. Admission: for children under 12 and $5 for adults. X-RAY FREE CHEST X-RAY for citizens and permanent residents aged 45
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        1046 27 I Radio One FM Service 90.5 mHz m VHF Band II 5.58 AM National Anthem, followed by Opening Announcement 600 News In Brief 6.05 On Air 7.00 News and Weather Report 7.10 Morning Digest 7.20 On Air (confd) 7.45 On The Road 8.00 News 8.10 On Air (confd) 9.00 News
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        380 28 YOUR HOUSING LOAN IS JUST A PHONE CALL AWAY TELELOAN PLUS NO LOCK-UP SITUATION, NO STRINGS ATTACHED Now you can get a housing loan from the convenience of PLUS, you'll get a 'Premier Home Owner' Card which your home or office. No more trips to see a loan officer let
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        1676 28 Lj j W KJ^^, MY VIEW "V LIM HSU FEI and RACHEL TAN^BBB^^^B^i^MßlMi^H^^M^^^B^ I^C^flßßrl' r^r An u P hiH lesson n love for battered duo ■Q mr J^/KKk J^s %rr:::::: skske w&*~« o^-hs* |L 1 I fr- Wagner can't seem to get learn to love and heal them- post 'here
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