The Straits Times, 6 December 1998

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    22 1 The Sunday TImes GAP A Singapore Press Holdings publicatum OO cvnts December 6, 1998 130 Pages m five parts mita (P) 113/12/97
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    KMT impressive comeback
    526 1  - KMT impressive comeback CHING CHEONG Taiwan's rulirtj party recaptures the crucial Taipei mayoral seat and has a majority m the Legislative Yuan By EAST ASIA CORK ES PON DENT TAIWAN: Election results TAIPEI MAYOR POST (three candidates) KMT's Ma Ying-jeou: 765,219 votes or 51.12% of votes DPP's Chen Shui-bian: 686,877
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    No pain, no gain, says BG Lee
    479 1 Singaporeans must adjust their expectations INTERNATIONAL investors have noticed Singapore's moves to cut costs and strengthen its competitiveness, said Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. But Singaporeans must adjust their expectations and survive the current economic crisis through their own efforts, he said
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      244 1 EXECUTED YESTERDAY: Hongkong's most notorious gangster 'Big Spender' and henchmen page 3 When her parents quarrelled, they would disappear from home K^v for months, leaving her six sisters and her to fend for themselves. "Sometimes, nobody even knew I^^ m if we had eaten." she says. m When her parents
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  • PRIME NEWS
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      Lock icon campus at Bras Basah
      558 2  -  SANDRA DAME Singapore Management University will occupy six parcels of land, including the plot where National Library stands B£ CITY CAMPUS FOR SINGAPORE MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY SINGAPORE'S first city university, the Singapore Management University, will be built on six parcels of land m the Bras Basah area,
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      What it should have been
      55 2 IN OUR report, "New pay phone accepts 4 cards", on Friday, we said that commuters who use Singapore Telecom pay phones on SBS buses and CityCab taxis will be charged 40 cents for every three minutes. Sing Tel has clarified that the correct charge should
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      SAF open mobilisation
      30 2 THE Defence Ministry conducted an open mobilisation and civil resource requisition exercise yesterday. The following codewords were activated: Chain Saw. Jungle Noise, Music Score and Smooth Voyage.
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      Lock icon China executes top HK gangland boss, 4 henchmen
      612 3 China executes top HK gangland boss, 4 henchmen SPECTACULAR: Crime spree EXECUTED I longKQllg S most notorious gangster Cheung Tze ICeung, iiickiuimt'il M Big Spender**, and tour henchmen C Ihan 'hi Ho. MaShanshong, Liang 1 lvi and hiii I lon Sail. CRIMES Kidnapping: Iheung and his 3&-member gang were hi
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      Taxpayers, should pay
      424 3 Taxpayers, should pay TRANSPORT FOR DISABLED Only two of 20 callers against retrofitting MRT, buses CALENDAR CARD: The Straits Times calendar card 1999 is distributed with today's paper. Please call us on 749-2577 tomorrow if you do not receive your calendar card. EIGHTEEN of the 20 people who responded to
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  • WORLD
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      No kidding — this desk is a PC
      485 4 No kidding this desk is a PC IBM is targeting computers for children between four and seven years of age, with features and design tailored to their needs 'WE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THAT OUR KIDS HAVE THE RIGHT TOOLS SO THEY CAN LEARN FOR THE FUTURE.' IBM executive M
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      Lock icon Aussie mail-bomb suspect charged in hospital
      201 4 CANBERRA A 43-year-old former tax offioe employ cc was charged at a hospitalbedside court hearing yesterday m connection with Australia's worst urban terror campaign. Colin George Dunstan. arrested at a hospital here alter reportedly trying to take his own life, was charged with damaging
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      Lock icon 2000 US presidential race gets off to an early start
      804 6 The first caucuses and primaries are more than a year away but several potential candidates are expected to announce their intentions soon EYE ON THE WHITE HOUSE Democrats Vice-President Al Gore, already a clear frontrunner m the presidential campaign, benefits
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      Lock icon Meeting to set policies on major issues
      384 6 Meeting to set policies on major issues WASHINGTON Too Republican lawmaker! no go\ctnon met on Fridaj to fbrgp policies 00 major ismk's id .1 bid to gain an earl\ political initiative m wooing woten fat the 2000 US elections when a new President will be chosen. House and Senate Republican
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      Lock icon White House has a case of nerves
      660 7 THE ROAD LESS TRAVELLED: Steps to the impeachment of a US President THE House Judicial) Committee is expected to approve at least one article ol impeachment against President Bill Clinton (left), seen at a conser\'ation event m Newport on Thur >da\ h\ the
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      US school sued for barring Starr report
      192 7  - US school sued for barring Starr report LOUISE BRANSON Bu IN WASHINGTON A FLORIDA high-school teacher is suing a school board after it banned her from presenting Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr's sexually-explicit impeachment report of President Bill Clinton. She said the ban violated her rights of free speech. Ms Linda
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      Lock icon 'Body armour' dragged escapee to watery death
      313 7 HUNTSVILLE (Texas) The same makeshift body armour that helped a condemned killer escape from Texas' Death Row dragged him to his death just a tew minutes later when he sank to the bottom of a river and drowned, officials said yesterday. An autopsy
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      Lock icon US official acquitted, so portrait goes up
      105 7 US official acquitted, so portrait goes up WASHINGTON Former US Agriculture Secretary Mike Espy, acquitted of corruption charges this week, will soon enjoy one ol Washington's perka Em top officials a portrait of himself at the department iv ran. A federal jur\ m Washington acquitted him on Wednesday of allegations
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    • THE WEEK AHEAD ... AND THE WEEK THAT WAS
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        Talks on lifting sanctions
        118 9 Talks on lifting sanctions \t c D 'i IRAQI Deputy Prime MinisId Tareq Azh meets Russian Prime Minister Yevgeny Primakov and Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov for talks with the Russian government on ways of lifting UN sanctions on Baghdad. The UN Security Council is preparing to review Iraq's compliance with
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        Lock icon Anniversary of UN declaration
        124 9 THURSDAY EUROPE'S foreign ministers are due to mark the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at a ceremony m Vienna. UN rights chief Mary Robinson last week called on nations to live up to the words of the declaration, which was created to
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        Jack Straw makes call
        106 9 I i;i n i BRITAIN'S Home SecretaryJack Straw must decide by today whether extradition proceedings against former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet can proceed. Pinochet, 8.'3, was arrested m London on Oct 16 on a request from Spain, which wants him extradited and prosecuted on charges of
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        US officials in Moscow
        112 9 S AT I R I) A V SENIOR officials from the US Treasury and State Department are m Moscow for talks with Russian leaders. Deputy Secretary of State Strobe Talbott and deputy Treasury Secretary I^awrence Summers would join them on the trip later. A State Department
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        British TV film on heroin smuggling a sham
        371 9 British TV film on heroin smuggling a sham The documentary was staged, says an inquiry. It showed how drugs really mints were taken to London by a man who was paid to play the part LONDON An awardwinning Central Television documentary' about heroin smuggling was largely faked and so seriously
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      Lock icon Hague seeks to stamp authority over Tories
      262 11 LONDON British opposition chief William Hague has moved to reassert his authority over the Conservatives, warning mutinous Tories to toe the line or face the sack. Faced with the biggest crisis of his leadership after a rebellion by Tory peers, Mr Hague threatened
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      Lock icon PEACEMAKERS
      85 12 man whose silhouette can be seen behind a banner taking part m a demonstration held by peace activists near the Defence Ministry 1 m Tel Aviv on Friday. Across Israel, they urged a unilateral Israeli pullout from Lebanon and for a peace pact similar to the one signed m
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      Lock icon Good Arab girls should play with Leila not Barbie
      281 12 HER ALIEN LOOKS BARBIES, with their curvaceous bodies, blue eyes and blonde hair give dark-skinned and dark-featured Arab girls an inferiority complex, says the Arab League. It wants dolls with Arab looks on the market instead, with names like Leila or
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      Lock icon Citibank 'helped funnel drug money'
      255 12 Citibank 'helped funnel drug money' WASHINGTON A United States congressional report published on Friday faulted Citibank for helping the brother of a former Mexican president funnel US$lOO million (Ssl6"4 million) m alleged drug money out of Mexico and into Swiss bank accounts secretly. The General Accounting Office (GAO), the investigative
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      Lock icon Armed Israeli beaten and stoned. Why didn't he shoot?
      467 12 Armed Israeli beaten and stoned. Why didn't he shoot? An attack on an army corporal by a Palestinian mob m the West Bank has inflamed the Israeli public and fuelled a bitter national debate JERUSALEM On Wednesday, Corporal Asaf Myara, a 19-year-old Israeli soldier, was disarmed, stoned and stomped almost
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      Lock icon Woman poses as prostitute to hunt killers
      294 13 UNDERCOVER MUM i FELT LIKE A HYENA. I WANTED TO RIP HIM TO SHREDS, BUT THE WHOLE TIME, THE TAPE-RECORDER WAS TURNING.' Ms Fotiadu, on sleeping with the man suspected of killing her daughter ATHENS A Greek mother posed as a prostitute and
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      Lock icon UN chief goes ahead with trip to Libya
      318 13 UN chief goes ahead with trip to Libya He decides to ignore claims that Gaddafi does not have the power to surrender the two suspects m the Lockerbie aircraft bombing DJERBA (Tunisia) UN Secretary-Gene rai Kofi An- nan pressed ahead with a trip to Libya yesterday amid reports that he
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        Lock icon UKRAINIANS HELD FOR SMUGGLING
        34 13 TWO Ukrainians have been detained for trying to sneak radioactive materials into neighbouring Moldova. An official said the material could have been stolen from a nuclear plant m Ukraine. Reuters
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        Lock icon NIGERIA ON ROAD TO DEMOCRACY
        43 13 NIGERIANS voted m local polls yesterday, marking the first stage of a plan to restore civilian rule m May. The West African country has been ruled by soldiers for all but 10 years since independence m 1960. Reuters
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        Lock icon F-16 ON JOY HOE CRASHES
        45 13 AN F-16 fighter earning an airman who had been given the ride as a reward for good work crashed on Friday m New Mexico, a spokesman for the US air force said. Both pilot and passenger parachuted to safety. AFP
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        Lock icon CAPITOL KILLER 'UNFIT' FOR TRIAL
        64 13 RUSSELL Weston, accused of killing two policemen m the US Capitol shootout m July, has been found to be mentally incompetent to stand trial by a government psychiatrist, a federal judge said on Friday. Weston was deemed unable to understand the charges against him. The
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        Lock icon DRIVER WHO RAN OVER CHILD LYNCHED
        47 13 A TRUCK driver, 44, was lynched m the eastern Spanish city of Valencia on Friday, by relatives of a 20--month-old child he had run over and killed, police said. He was stabbed, kicked and beaten. No arrests were made immediately. AFP
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    • DATELINE ASIA
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        HK leader won't eat exotic game ENVIRONMENT COMES FIRST
        135 15  - HK leader won't eat exotic game ENVIRONMENT COMES FIRST Mary Kwang CHIN A THE Chinese Communist Party mouthpiece, the People's Daily, praised Hongkong Chief Executive Tung Chee Hwa m a commentary last Monday for acting "m the long-term interest of the country and the people" when he turned down a
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        THAILAND
        93 15  -  Edward Tang EX-PM LAUNCHES OWN WEBSITE FORMER Prime Minister Banharn Silpa-archa has launched his own Internet website, making him among a handful of Thai politicians to have done so. The veteran politician, known more for his politiciil acumen than computer literacy, set up his own page last week. He
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        HONGKONG
        113 15  -  Wang Hui Ling WHAT'S A RAISE TO CHRIS IANGIEY?' HONGKONG Bank executive director Chris Langlev has decided to forgo any raise that he might be given next year. His announcement came m the wake of a decision by the bank last week to freeze the salaries of 13,000 general
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        JAPAN
        170 15  -  Kwan Weng Kin PARTY CHIEF TRIES OUT FREE ADS ICHIRO Ozawa. the head of the small Liberal Party, is willing to try every possible means of recruiting aspiring politicians, including using tree advertising space m a weekly news magazine. In the latest edition of the Shukan Shincho, Mr Ozawa
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        PHILIPPINES
        99 15  -  Nirmal Ghosh RIVAL ASKS ESTRADA TO BE GODFATHER PRESIDENT Joseph Estrada became godfather to Senator Miriam Santiago's adopted two-year-old girls Megan and Mallory m a ceremony last week. Bitter rivals for the presidency just six months ago., the two were all smiles on the occasion, followed by a private
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      Lock icon Indian state sacks minister over education plan
      323 15 Indian state sacks minister over education plan The controversial scheme included the mandatory recitation of a national song and a hymn to the Hindu goddess of learning LUCKNOW (India) India's Hindu nationalists have sacked the education minister of a key northern state for jumping the gun on a controversial scheme
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  • EAST ASIA
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      Lock icon Record numbers go to Taiwan election
      565 16  - Record numbers go to Taiwan election CHING CHEONG Candle-light vigils, family debates these were what some Taiwanese did during the fiercely-fought polls By KASTASFACOKKKSPONIJKNT TAIPEI The chilly weather and gloomy sky served up by a cold front failed to put a dampener on Taiwanese voters, as more than 80 per
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    • ELECTION SNIPPETS
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        Lock icon 734 VOTE-BUYING CASES UNDER STUDY
        83 16 POLICE are investigating 734 cases of possible votebuying. In similar campaigns three years ago, there were 1,278 cases of vote-buying reported on the eve 01 the polls. More than 10 voters were arrested yesterday for damaging their ballots, a crime under the election law. Thirteen
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        Lock icon NO REPORTS OF VIOLENCE, SAY POLICE
        83 16 THERE were no reports of violence or other incidents at the 13,472 polling stations, where the National Police Administration said 85,000 police were on special deployment. Justice Minister Cheng Chung-mo said electioncampaign violence had eased somewhat, adding that no firearms were found m the
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        Lock icon LEE TENG-HUI KEEPS MUM ABOUT CHOICES
        89 16 PRESIDENT Lee Teng-hui, who is chairman of the ruling Kuomintang. would not say whom he was supporting m the voting for Taiwan mayor, but there was little doubt his vote went to KMT candidate Ma Ying-jeou. "This is a secret," Mr Lee quipped as
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        BODYGUARDS AND VESTS IN DEMAND
        71 16 ONE hundred and twentyeight of the more than WO candidates taking part m Taiwan's Legislative Yuan election for 176 directlyelected seats have enlisted the service of bodyguards and requested for bulletproof vests, according to Taiwanese reports. Some candidates have even played safe by asking for
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        Lock icon CHINA PARTY HAILS TAIWAN DEMOCRACY
        96 16 A MEMBER of Chinas unrecognised Chinese Democratic Party yesterday hailed Taiwan's democracy and urged the Chinese Communist Party to give up its monopoly on power and end authoritarian rule. "I very much admire Taiwan's courage and determination to embrace democracy," said Ms Jane Jin of
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        Lock icon GET OUT AND VOTE, KMT TELLS BACKERS
        87 16 STUNG by a low turnout m the first few hours of balloting for the elections, the ruling Kuomintang (KMT), fearful of losing its five-de-cade grip on power, appealed to its supporters to get out and vote. "A higher voting rate would be m
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        Lock icon TURNOUT HIGHER, SAYS TAIPEI LEADER
        60 16 TAIPEI neighbourhood chief Chen Kun-ti said voter turnout yesterday was higher than last year's polls for city mayors and county magistrates. "This shows that people care very much about this election/ he said. Election officials said they expected the turnout to top fr 0 per
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      President Lee's support wins it tor Ma in aipei
      538 17  -  CHING CHEONG The win by KMT's Ma over DPP's Chen shows that those who are for the "status quo" still outnumbered those who are pro-independence By V VST VM VI .-ORRKM'OM)! 1 TAIPEI The fierce mayoral race m Taipei ended yesterday
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      Lock icon Major setback for opposition
      167 17 TAIPEI Democratic Progressive Party chairman Lin Yi-hsiung yesterday called the defeat of incumbent Taipei Mayor Chen Shui-bian "a major setback for the main opposition party. "We regret that under the joint attack of the Kuomintang and the New Party, we have lost the Taipei mayor's seat,"
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      Lock icon City votes on issue of independence
      393 17 City votes on issue of independence TAINAN While the rest of Taiwan votes for legislators, mayors and county chiefs yesterday, residents m Tainan became the first on the island to answer publicly if they arc for reunification with China. The question on the ballot tor them is as simple as
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      THE VICTOR AND THE VANQUISHED
      72 17 'This is not my personal victory but tlie victory of all people m Taipei It sliows the notion of netv Takvanese won a victory.' KMT candidate Ma Ying-jeou (left) telling a massive crowd of supporters at his campaign headquarters Taipei's citizens Jiave maae a decision
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      Lock icon Millions more Chinese pop up in census
      525 18  - Millions more Chinese pop up in census MARY KWANG With new figures being thrown up, analysts say they could mean that China's total population has already exceeded 1.3 billion By Hi\ OKKKnH)\I)K\ CLEAR DISCREPANCY BEIJING The first-e\er national agricultural census conducted m China has highlighted that there are over 100
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      Lock icon ARMED GUARD FOR SHOW-FLAT
      42 18 REUTERS An armed security man guarding a Beijing show-flat at an exhibition m the city on Friday. Featuring the modernisation of the Chinese capital over the last 20 years, it shows modern Chinese homes decorated with western-style furniture.
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      4 Vs of the China Dream
      381 18  -  DAI SHI YAN PURSUIT OF MATERIALISM They are: A villa, an overseas visit, a Visa credit card and a vehicle Bu JUST as the Singapore Dream involves the five Cs cash, car, condominium, credit card and club membership the China Dream embodies the four
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      285 18 Obuchi to reshuffle Cabinet 'next month' TOKYO Japanese Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi is to reshuffle his Cabinet to include members of the Liberal Party before the next parliament session is convened on Jan 19, reports said yesterday. Mr Obuchi and Liberal Party leader Ichiro Ozawa forged an agreement last month
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      64 19 REUTERS South Korean movie stars protesting near the US embassy m Seoul on Friday to make sure that a potential Hollywood invasion will not kill the domestic industry. The US has pressed Seoul to end the system, under which cinemas must screen local movies a set number of
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      360 19 Yesterday's executions of 'Big Spender' Cheung and his gang after their appeals failed signal Beijing's seriousness about tackling crime HONGKONG China's prompt execution of a top organised crime leader and his henchmen yesterday shows clearly that Beijing would get tough on syndicates m
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      354 19 Undercover agents hunt for fake Teletubbies ILLEGAL TRADE IN ASIA HONGKONG A Hongkong detective agency has been hired to swoop on the multi-million-dollar trade m take Teletubbies across Asia, including Singapore. About 50 agents are buying counterfeit products as demand for the goods spawned by the hit children's television series
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      273 19 HONGKONG Press tycoon Sally Aw was arrested as part of the "primary focus" of an Independent Commission Against Corruption ICAC probe into a suspected circulation scam last year, a court has been told." Anti-graft officer Francis Sham said on Friday that the investigation centred
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  • INDONESIA IN TRANSITION
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      171 20 Stop the viofence, Habibie urges Muslims JAKARTA President 8.. J. Habibie pleaded with Muslims on Saturday to halt the violence sweeping his troubled country, rocked by several religious clashes ly"All forms of threats, violence, looting and cruelty are disgraceful acts that we must avoid." he said. "■Religion asks us to
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      906 20  - district- based poll Susan Sim The new recommended system calls for greater decentralisation of power and less focus on personalities and patronage, says academic NEWS ANALYSIS By IN l\l>< i\| M 'PEOPLE WILL BE CHOOSING PARTY SYMBOLS AND SOME DISTAKT PERSONALITY WITH NO REAL CONNECTION WITH their lives, not the
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      258 20 GENEVA Indonesia must accelerate the implementation of reforms if it is to stabilise its battered economy next year and return to growth m 2000. according to the World Trade Organisation (WTO). In a report on Friday, the global watchdog praised the government for terminating
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  • SOUTH-EAST ASIA
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      332 21 MANILA ORPHANAGE TRAGEDY M ANT I A The Philippine capital's fire chief was sacked over an inferno at an orphanage on Thursday that claimed 2S lives amid accusations that rescuers took an hour to respond to a call for help. Interior Undersecretary
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      72 21 C H I LD H FA who survived the Manila orphanage fire on Thursday getting ready for a hath at the social welfare department's office where they are temporarik housed. The workers said some of the children still could not comprehend the
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      449 21 Asean 'needs assurance' over Cambodia Thai Foreign Minister says Asean leaders want to be sure Cambodia is stable before the country can be admitted to the grouping BANGKOK Regional leaders need "assurance" that Cambodia's political situation is stable before they can permit Phnom Penh's entry to Asean, Thai Foreign Minister
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      158 21 MANILA Seventeen out ot 256 pa.s.sengers and OCCW aboard a Philippine Airlines PAL flight trom Singapore t(' Manila suffered minor injuries yesterday when the airliner encountered severe turbulence, airport authorities said. About an hour into the 3 -hour flight, the Airbus 330 dropped
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      323 22 The Pioneer Mission: To Have A World Of Smiling Faces. d|B^^ Bi^^^. i^w B^^^ j£ K#-^U B^ /Jl Bk IBM "■%f,^ t ;?^ct^sm h f^^^BM B--~~^' I ■jj^jlß /^H Ikx/JH Bfetjfc ~~Wam>^Si)i&?: i^^Bl^^^l Ht* '^^BS^^^^^^^B s B^^ .-»o?"' ;^^B -i^^B sSE^^^H mb^j^bbbb PIONEER IS REBORN. To lead you into the
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      518 23 The comments on the economy by the Second Finance Minister are the most optimistic yet and is higher than the official forecast of 1 per cent The outlook by sectors COMPANIES m the plantation, trading and manufacturing industries can expect to recover
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      171 23 PENANG The i'cnani; stall- authorities lia\ decided to blast tfae gig—Hr boulders sitting precarious!) on Bukit Saujaua alter repeated attempts to dislodge them failed. The Star quoted \esterda\ the state tectinn.il committee chairman Dat\ik I)r Hilmi Yaha\a v laying controlled blasting WDllld tie
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      357 23 BOOSTING THE HOUSING SECTOR HOLIDAY HOMES RETIRED foreigners particularly those from Britain and Japan are interested m owning second homes m Malaysia which can become retreats from the winters at home. Going by the enquiries many of them have made, Penang is the state they
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      239 23 SUNGAI BULOH (Selangor) It was a ba.sh at an army camp to send a comrade Off to his retirement but at the end of it, 17 people landed m hospital with a deadly strain ot the cholera virus. Another 12 guests at
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      566 25 They reject the argument that he will jump bail or tamper with witnesses. The court made no ruling but will hear the matter again this week KUAIA I.L'MPL'R lawyers for Anwar Ibrahim yesterday urged the Court of Appeals to grant the ousted Deputy Premier
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      400 25 FINANCIER'S ANTI-MAHATHIR COMMENT 'I THINK THIS IS ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF ABSOLUTE ARROGANCE.' Transport Minister and MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Ling liong Sik saying Soros should mind his own business KOALA LUMPUR Leaders of Malaysia's ruling coalition have rebuked international financier George Soros after
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      279 25 KUALA LUMPUR Sacked Deputy Premier Anwar Ibrahim, m an affidavit filed yesterday, said the application by the Attorney-Gener-al's Chambers to set aside his suit against the Prime Minister and government was misconceived. He said the Yang di-Per-tuan Agong's consent to his dismissal trom
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      339 25 Judge urged to review decision against lawyer KUALA LUMPUR Lawyer Karpal Singh has called on High Court Judge Datuk S. Augustine Paul to review his decision to cancel contempt proceedings against lawyer Manjeet Singh Dhillon after the latter apologised for the way his documents had been used m the Anwar
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      267 25 KUALA TERENGGANI The Bar Council will meet this week to rtud) petition calling for a meeting of the Malaysian liar to discuss tin issue of one ol Anwar Ibrahim's counsel being held for contempt and given a jail sentence. Council chairman Datuk Dr Cyrus Das said
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      182 26 FIFTEEN senior citizens received a Christmas bonus at NTUC Fair Pnce at Hougang Mall yesterday. They were allowed to till their shopping trolleys tor tree. The old folk, aged from 70 to 91, live m one-room Oats. They also received their Christmas presents ahead
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      491 26  -  SHARON VASOO New operator of a golf club m Desaru terminates life-long memberships of existing members and wants them to top up RM$6,OOO to rejoin the club *L MR LAWRENCE 800 was thinking of practising his golf swing at the Desaru golf club this coming year-end
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      319 26 New facilities 'must be paid for' Two sides of the story 'Its not so much the money. It's a matter of principle. For three years. they've been collecting money from us. Now they say, "thank you very much, you're not a member anymore**.' Lawyer Tan Chee Menq "We spent more
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      459 27  - Taste of a simple life for 65 boys ALLISON LIM At a week-long Buddhist camp, they will be put through the paces of monkhood to become more disciplined and to understand the religion better Bu A Buddhist camp member (left) getting his head shaved last night at the Phor Kark
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      258 27 Ferry with 40 aboard runs aground SECOND INCIDENT A FERRY with 40 people aboard, bound tor Tanjong Batu m Indonesia, ran aground on the Cyrene Reef north of Puiau Bukoni yesterday afternoon. No one was hurt m the incident, the second this year. The first was m January, when the
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      200 29 Identity of 1.5 m donor revealed THE man behind a $1.5 million donation to start a professorship m the medical field of otolaryngology was revealed at the Medical Alumni Association's 7 r >th anniversary dinner on Friday. Dr Scow Li Jin, a private practitioner specialising m disorders affecting the ear,
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      Poly offers electronic commerce diploma
      411 29 Poly offers electronic commerce diploma Nanyang Polytechnic's new diploma course combines IT and business skills, with a focus on e-commerce Courses on e-commerce NANYANG Polytechnic's three-year diploma m business informatics course combines information technology and business skills, with a strong focus on e-commerce. Singapore Polytechnic and Ngee Ann Polytechnic recently
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      Mendaki offers pre-schoolers a head start
      332 30 Mendaki offers pre-schoolers a head start It is collaborating with eight organisations to set up the Head Start programme to give children a boost before they begin formal schooling MENDAKI has set up a Head Start programme m collaboration with eight organisations, to ensure quality education for pre-school-ers. As its
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      S'pore 'fourth most liveable'
      290 30 IN ASIA: How they rank TOKYO Fukuoka Osaka Singapore Taipei Penang's Georgetown Hongkong Bandar Seri Begawan Kuala Lumpur SINGAPORE is the fourth most liveable city out of 40 Asian cities ranked m a survey published by the Hong-kong-based weekly news magazine Asiaweek. It gave Singapore a
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      429 30  -  SITI ANDRIANIE Hu EIGHT-YEAR-OLD Emmelyn Charlotte Monteiro has a special Christmas gift for the Assisi Home and Hospice this year. The Primary 2 pupil gave the hospice her piggy bank last night. It held about a year's worth of savings. She thinks there
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      550 31  - Claire Chiang How I became a volunteer BRAEMA MATHI The grief of a miscarriage m 1990 led NMP Claire Chiang to become a volunteer and she's been one since Bu 'No amount of seminars and official mobilisation programmes will succeed m making volunteerism a success unless we volunteers can say
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      221 31 TWO handbooks on managing volunteers were launched yesterday at a ceremony held at the National Council of Social Service (NCSS). The first. Making a Difference: A Guide for Volunteer Coordinators, is a quick reference book on the role of a volunteer coordinator and covers the basic principles
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      929 32  - Jackpot SITI ANDRIANIE Indonesian Couple With Sextuplets A team on hand to help Madam Susan Tjokrosetio with her delivery got more than it bargained for one more baby SHE was a huge mother and the birth was a massive operation. During the 33 weeks when she thought she was pregnant
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      38 32 'Sextuplets are such a rare occurrence. There have only been 14 known cases m the world of sextuplets recorded since 1866. The Prijonos really hit the jackpot, a super jackpot. TA YKAY CHIN
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      245 32 THE CONCEPTION The specialist implanted three eggs m the mother THE Prijono babies were conceived using a combination of two assisted reproduction methods m vitro fertilisation (IVF) and gamete intrafallopian transfer or Gift. IVF involves removing a mature egg from a woman's ovary and mixing it
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      490 33  -  SITI WDRIAMI She is the scientific officer at the Sunqei Buloh Nature Park and she records the species of birds there Hu SHE can tell the difference between a. whimbrel and a plover, can spot an egret a mile away and has intimate
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      288 33 GROSS MISCONDUCT A LAWYER was struck off the rolls of advocates and solicitors on Friday for pocketing a total of 53, 400 which two clients had handed over to him to pay his firm. Ravindra Samuel, 38, had worked for Niru Co for about
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      534 34  -  SITI ANDRIANIE For the first time since its opening m 1981, the airport is expected to register a negative growth this year Hi, PASSENGER traffic at Changi Airport is expected to fall this year, the first time since the airport opened m 1981, said Senior Minister
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      354 34 CAAS SERVICE PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR 'HE WAS SOMEONE WHO WAS SICK IN A FOREIGN LAND AND HE DID NOT SPEAK THE LANGUAGE. I FELT THAT SOMEONE SHOULD VISIT HIM AND KEEP HIM COMPANY SO THAT HE WOULD NOT GET TOO DEPRESSED.' Miss Chan MISS Claudia Chan,
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      140 35 DELINQUENCY among Malay-Muslim children continues to be worrying and something must be done about it, said Mr Zainul Abidin Rasheed, the Senior Parliamentary' Secretary (Foreign Affairs). While parents are ultimately accountable, social organisations, welfare groups and even schools have a role to play m keeping a
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      284 35 A MAN who had been ordered to stay away from his wife by the courts slapped and broke her cheekbone when he failed to get $10 from her. a district court was told. Madam Salbia Ibrahim. 30, was taking her son to school when
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      Jail and 20-year ban for a host of offences
      374 35 Tan Teck Lee, caught speeding at 112 kmh, impersonated another man and gave false information TAN TECK LEE wasn't supposed to drive. Not till 2016, which was when his 20-year driving ban would end. But he did. And he got caught.
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      711 36 No Gifted Education Programme, no professional parents, no private tuition, But these children, who received their PSLE results earlier this week, were singled out by their schools as students they are most proud of, because they overcame the odds. BRAEMA MATHI reports. He wants to be
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      441 36 4As without private tuition She wants to go to university WHEN Chen Hui Teng's father had a stroke four years ago, her mother became the sole breadwinner. Madam Oh Lay Hoon, 47, supports the family, including a 20-year-old son who is educationally subnormal, on the $700 a month she earns
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      496 37 He wants to get a good job She wants to be an air stewardess PICTURES: WHEN she wept m school, racking sobs shook her thin frame. Anything would set her off. She was m utter misery after her parents divorced two years
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      574 37 'I worry what going Despite poverty and a skin condition, Jamal, 11, will be the first m his family to go to secondary school JAMAL JAMALUDIN, 11, was picked up for begging the day he played truant from school, when he stationed himself at a mosque and displayed the weeping
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      287 26 Healing By Helping Ml Then There Were Six Hv For The Birds (iriet-strieken after a miscarriage, N'MP Claire S^"~ Jm It took two dozen doctors and ;u Can you tell awhimbrel from a plover? Chiang became a volunteer. It eased her pain nurses to handle the delivery ol j m\
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      464 32 sI ili 1 10 Dec 1998, 7.00pm A/M Professor David Johns _jf I Director of Education Programmes It^J MDIS Management Centre M^lTiinl 25 Sims Avenue s X suildin g Level 3 KJ^LJ (opp. Aljunied MRT Station) mm UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD, UK Established m 1860 Member of the Association of Commonwealth
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      Educates 700 tots in five foreign cities
      302 38 Educates 700 tots in five foreign cities KINDERLAND EXPORTING kindergarten services may sound unusual, but Kinderland Educare Services has franchisee! its programme m Suzhou, Jakarta, Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur and Kuching. It has seven centres m these cities, with 700 students, while its 17 centres m Singapore has 3,000 students. Annual
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      442 38 HIANG KIE GROUP WHAT THEY SAY 'When the region's economy recovers, we hope to see about half-a-dozen of our cafes opening m each of these countries Indonesia, Malaysia and China. Mr Ong Siong Kai f Hiang Kie's managing director *We had invested around $2 million m
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      Lock icon Spreading their wings overseas
      88 38 Hub services, tiw exportable component of the services sector, employs almost 30 per cent of Singapore's workers and contributes about one-third of the total value of goods and services produced by Singapore It is one of the sectors the Committee on Singapore's Competitiveness feels hold much
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      TRANS-LINK Award winner eyes a public listing
      309 38 TRANS-LINK Award winner eyes a public listing TRANS-Link Express is known for crabbing many of the local plum contracts m exhibition services. It moved the 277 Leonardo da Vinci exhibit* here for an exhibition that lasted till early this year. The 16-year-old company also brought m, for the sixth year
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      264 38 NEW YORK Stocks rose broadly on Friday, bouncing back on the last day of a difficult week after a government report showed the US added more jobs than expected m November, increasing optimism that consumer spending will fuel corporate profit growth. Regional banks such as Bank
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      33 38 SINGAPORE PAN PACIFIC HOTEL SIMEX ROOM Bth December from 1 lam to 6pm Presenting the best Cyprus has to offer m residential or holiday homes Custom-built completed FREEHOLD Villas, Maisonettes, i Apartments, Land
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      1149 39 Covered warrants are making a comeback. They offer exposure to a stock at a fraction of its cost and this time around, small investors can get a slice of the action. JEAN CHIA covers the issue. WARRANT-SPEAK Covered warrant: Unlike the warrants a company issues,
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      WHEN MARKETS FAIL...
      1282 40 WHEN MARKETS FAIL... Capitalism At Risk When tlie ultimate capitalist, financial wizard George Soros, worries that capitalism as a system is m danger of breaking down, the world had better listen. ASAD lAll finds his warning m his new book, The Crisis Of Global Capitalism, a frightening one THE GLOBAL
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      379 40 GEORGE SOROS' prescription for overcoming the current (or next, or final) crisis involves a few steps: Setting up a credit guarantee insurance scheme that becomes a permanent part of the International Monetary Fund, which itself develops into an international central bank; Regulating banks closely; Licensing
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      Global crisis has not yet reached bottom
      675 40 Global crisis has not yet reached bottom Four Extracts From The Book OTHER BOOKS: By George Soros THE ALCHEMY OF FINANCE: READING THE MIND OF THE MARKET (1987/ John Wiley/378 pages) WHEN this book first appeared, George Soros' biggest claim to fame were his successes m fund management, especially m
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        304 42 THE revelation of the debate on the MRT's obligations towards the disabled has to be that public opinion has swung strongly behind the wheel-chair-bound. This m spite of the comparative numbers involved. One million trips are made daily on the MRT. There are 5,300 known wheelchair
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      Lock icon Make criteria for adjusting road pricing rates known
      906 42  -  LEONG CHAN TEIK MY VIEW IT HAS been more than a month since the electronic road pricing system (ERP) rates were last changed, leading to higher charges for commercial vehicles and taxis on the Central Expressway (CTE) but lower rates all round
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      No blood, no gore, just Wawan's story
      1228 42  -  SUSAN SIM CHEST OF DRAWERS LETTER FROM JAKARTA I HAVE been feeling somewhat sorry for myself the last fortnight. Here I was, actually looking forward to a quick visit to Singapore when my editor pulled the rug out. Stay, he said. So I
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      The new threat to open society
      393 41 Extracts From Soros' Book OPEN society is always endangered but the threat at this moment m history comes more from instability than from totalitarian rule, more from a deficiency of shared social values than from a repressive ideology. Communism and even socialism have been
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      Why economic prosperity may not lead to democratic freedom
      390 41 IT IS often argued that successful autocratic regimes lead eventually to the development of democratic institutions. The argument has some merit: An emerging middleclass is very helpful m the creation of democratic regimes. But it does not follow that economic prosperity
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      Curb speculation without capital controls
      477 41 ON THEIR own, short-term capital movements probably do more harm than good. As the Asian crisis has demonstrated, it is very risky for a recipient country to allow short-term capital inflows to be used for long-term purposes. The proper policy is to sterilise the inflow.
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      1245 41 In another trend of global capitalism, the merger of Exxon and Mobil to form the largest oil company marks a narrotdng focus on quarterly results and shareholders, says RAH VEU.OOR EXXON -MOBIL: Mega-merger KEY financial figures, according to analysts First Call (all prices m US dollars):
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      Dead men tell tales of survival
      1237 43 Singaporeans grajypling with recession might want to learn from the experience of Arab immigrants during the 30s Great Depression. A recent British study shows hoiv theu turned adversity to advantage. IRENE NG reports Dr William Clarence-Smith concluded that the Arabs' ability to weather the
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      Should other dictators be trembling?
      1750 43 Should other dictators be trembling? The Pinochet Case M. SORNARAJAH believes that the case against the former Chilean dictator opens the way for other tyrants to be brought to book How will other dictators be affected? Hypothetical!^ if former President Suharto of Indonesia travels abroad, Portugal may ask for his
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      Lock icon Exports lose as China business goes local
      2280 44  - Exports lose as China business goes local MARY KWANG Executive Prospects As Beijing begins to feel some heat from the Asian economic crisis, the trend is towards 'localising' the senior staff of foreign companies By CHINA CORRFSPONOF.NT WHAT LOCALS GET AT MNCS Is it worth it working myself to the
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      Lock icon China's women go up in value
      769 44 China 's women go up in value Working m cities brings cash home LIANHUACUN, China Ten years ago, when the Chinese market reforms allowed people to work outside of their home towns, provincial farming villages figured they had nothing to lose by allowing their dispensable young women to join men
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      Lock icon Put Dad's ideas into action
      1954 45 The Other Sukarno Daughter DEPWM PERDU meets former Indonesian president Sukarno's fourth child, Sukmawati Sukarnoputri, who believes she is the true bearer of his legacy Ms Sukmawati wants to breathe life into her father's blend of socialism and populism without any modifications to suit Indonesia's
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      Lock icon May 4th movement was not a communist vehicle, says prof
      1271 45 EHd the May Fourth movement m China m 1919 set the stage for the 1 949 communist takeover and the violent Cultural Revolution 0f 1966-76? Eminent Chinese historian Ding Weizhi debunks some myths surrounding the epochal event, m an interview
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  • REVIEW BOOKS AND IDEAS
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      Lock icon Has the state failed man?
      1535 46  - Has the state failed man? SANJAY KRISHNAN Utopian modernism? According to James C. Scott, attempts by experts to bring about social progress m the modern age have often resulted m great human suffering SOCIETY SEEING LIKE A STATE: HOW CERTAIN SCHEMES TO IMPROVE THE HUMAN CONDITION HAVE FAILED By James
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      How a clever, unjust solution ended the Bosnian war
      975 46  -  KEVIN S ULLIVAN US diplomat's account of his negotiating effort offers illuminating insight into American diplomacy POLITICS TOENDAWAB By Richard Holbrooke Random Hoiim-/!? J pa^.-s Bu ON NOV 21. 1995, at the Wright-Patterson airforce base m Dayton, Ohio, United States diplomat
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      380 47  -  DANNY KHOO SINGAPORE ROINDIP Leek restores eight-winner lead after taking last two events By SINGAPOREAN trainer Charles Leek kept on course for his first premiership title with a late double ai Bukit Timah yesterday. The loading trainer had his lead cut to six after Race 3 as nearest rival
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      TODAY'S BUKIT TIMAH RACE GUIDE
      1865 47 SINGAPORE TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING, 2ND DAY RACEI Class 4 Div 2 1,200 m (SO 1.00 Ratings: 60-46 Stakes $26,000 1 -5000- DutyB(4nzgKent-F&l)(1400m) KHNg 57 2 B —9o Flying Tigtr 5 (sirgLoh-Agasam) (1200 m) *Chuah 57 3 *****2 Macartna 14 (6am Dragon-EHOuah) (1200 m) Saifudln
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      YESTERDAY'S BuKIT TIMAH RACE RESULTS
      1121 47 YESTERDAY'S B uKIT TIMAH RACE RESULTS RACEI CLASS4OIVS 1.200 m 4 BOY GERENT 54.5 (26-8) Saifudin (11) 3 2 1 8 RACING BOY 53.5 (23-8) Wan (9) 1 1 2 5 BLUE GENIUS 54 c 51.5 (88-20) Hairin (5) 10 9 3 Others m finishing order: Show Ego (241-48) Selvan,
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      26 47 Horse Racing Results 1900^11-0001 I available Ihr after the last race rwliSi 4D/Toto/Sweep 1900-911-0002 Sr^^^ y«H IB INRiline An SPH AudioTei Service j V t l^^^
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  • OBITUARIES
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      578 48 850 DEATHS 850 DEATHS 850 DEATHS 850 DEATHS 850 DEATHS 850 DEATHS LJM LEE HEIUG AGE: 81 passed away peacefully on 4 December 1998 leaving behind loved ones. Wife: Eng Soo Huay Sons: Daughters-in-law: Professor Ling Tok Wang Professor Angela Goh Eck Soong Andrew Lim Toh Cheow Alerene Cheng Siew
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      125 48 850 DEATHS 850 DEATHS AL-FATIHAH HAJI MOHAMED IHSAN BIN ABDUL GAFOOR Age: 49 passed away peacefully at CAIRO, EGYPT. Lovingly remembered and dearly missed by: Mother: Hajah Sarah Binte Mohd Ramdzan Wife: Hajah Fatimah Binte Mohd Ibrahim Son: Mohd Imran Bin Mohd Ihsan Daughter: Raihana Binte Mohd Ihsan Brothers Sisters,
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      854 CONDOLENCES 854 CONDOLENCES 854 CONDOLENCES 854 CONDOLENCES
      83 48 854 CONDOLENCES 854 CONDOLENCES 854 CONDOLENCES 854 CONDOLENCES With 'Deepest Sympathy and heartfelt Condolences to *fhe family of the late CHAN KIA CHIANG Departed on 3/1 2/98 From: Management Staff of MAYBRICKS SDN. BHD. With Deepest Sympathy Heartfelt condolences to Our Managing Director Mr KENNY CHEW Our Sales Manager Mr
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      380 48 pltt Memoriaih* is (6t the loved dries Whom you teiriemb His portrait In Its silver frame, The ravages of time may dim. But In our hearts he's still the same, We hold bright memories of him. CLASSIFIEDS The greatest salesman m town JWut^y J^&^^^X^^^ mmmmMmammmmmmmmmmmmmm > mmmmM ■■■■'I imimii *iu.M.^mMU*im*.:<m,M*,im»m\i
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      Lock icon World's top duo set for showdown
      334 49 SQUASH Fifth clash of the year beckons for Nicol and Power DOHA Peter Nicol and Jonathon Power, the top two players m squash, set the stage for their fifth showdown of the year on Friday when they reached the World Open final. Scotland's Nicol
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      SCORES AND STATISTICS
      785 49 CRICKET 2nd day of 4-day match m Lahore, Pakistan: Zimbabwe 394 all out; Lahore City Cricket Association 188-4. Ist day of 4-day match m Melbourne: England 308-5 (M. Atherton 46, A. Stewart 126, M. Ramprakash 61 n.0., G. Hick 37 n.0.) v Victoria. Ist day of 3-day
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      EXCERPTS FROM STC STIPES' REPORT
      589 49 SINGAPORE RACING RACE 1: At about the I,loom, Key Venture was tightened and carried Dare To Go m when racing on the inside of Racing Boy (Wan Teck Moon). Shortly after, Dare To Go became unbalanced and made contact with Wobbly Walk who, m turn,
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      Favourite Chow runs into bike problem in qualifier
      254 49 Favourite Chow runs into bike problem in qualifier MOTORCYCLING MALAYSIAN rider Chow Van Kit s, who claimed top spot m the 2500 C category at Pa.sir Gudang last May. ran into a bad patch a> his bike seized m morning practice resulting m his poor performance during the official qualifying
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  • OBITUARIES
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      59 49 856 IN MEMORIAM 856 IN MEM0RIAM a With Fond Memories Of R. KASIAMMAL V. RETNASAMY Departed: 6.12.1994 Departed: 8.10.1967 Time changes many things too; But not the memories affection of you two. Always remembered by R. JAYACHANDRAN R. JAYALAKSHIM! FAMILY. IN LOVING MEMORY OF SEAH KOON SEAH CHUA SEOW KENG
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      82 49 In Loving Memory of OUR BELOVED CYRIL CHO TEN SI Departed on 6 Dec 1996 We miss your laughter and your smile. Though out of our sight, Never out of our minds. Memories of you linger on forever With love, your wife, children, grandchildren, son daughter-in-law and
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      96 49 Ist Year Anniversary AMY FRANCES LOOI LEE HONG Departed 6.12.97 It was His will thjt you should go. Still m our quiet moment we wonder, why so. The grief lingers, the tears still flow. We who love you know how much we lost and missed you this
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      55 49 4 IN LOVING MEMORY OF fc DORIS LIM KiM CHOO (Mrs Tan Gim Choo) Departed: 6 Dec. 1994 In our home, she Is fondly remembered, Sweet memories cling to her name; Those who loved her In life sincerely still love her m death just the same. ALWAYS
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      79 49 TODAYS EVENTS BASKETBALL Lee Fon Cup Women's Invitation C'ship: Toa Payoh East CC v Bishan East RC Zone 1 (7.30pm). Siglap CSC v Liv Kwee Tang (8.45pm) Gevlang Indoor Stadium. ICE SKATING Skate Singapore 199« (Ice World Kallang. 7am). KARATE-DO SKF Singapore National Open, I n vitational tournament (Bedok Sports
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      Lock icon Westwood ahead
      142 50 SUN CITY (South Africa) England's Lee Westwood scorched into a two-shot lead m the Million Dollar Challenge m South Africa yesterday, knocking Zimbabwe's Nick Price off the top spot with a blistering round of 66. The 25-year-old, making his first appearance at the Sun City golf event, leads
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      Lock icon Kang poised for unique double
      263 50 HONGKONG South Korea's Kang Wook Soon remains on course for a unique double after a four-under-par 66 yesterday gave him a four-shot lead going into the final round of the US$5OO,OOO (*****,000) Omega PGA Championship. Kang, winner of last week's Perrier Hongkong Open, carded four
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      Lock icon A humbling experience
      528 50 GOLF Appleby slugs it out to take one-shot lead m blustery conditions ADELAIDE Australian golfer Stuart Appleby likened playing Royal Adelaide to fighting awesome boxer Mike Tyson after absorbing its best punches to lead the Australian Open yesterday. In a demanding test of golf m gusting 40kmh
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      No way up for junior golfers
      599 50  -  S.MURALI TEE OFF By AS SOCCER m Singapore goes flat out m its objective to achieve its target of making the World Cup Finals m the year 2010, it was interesting to read about SLeague club Geylang United's golf day last week. Here was
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      Scott and Dearing lift S'pore into final
      253 50  -  MAHMOOD GAZANI CRICKET By SINGAPORE-BORN Australians Andrew Scott and Joshua Dearing displayed their vast batting talents m Singapore's three-wicket win over Hongkong Chairman's XI m the annual Tuanku Ja'afar Trophy cricket competition yesterday. The pair's effort lifted the Republic into today's final against
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      Lock icon Future looks bright for teenager Jenny
      462 50  -  CHAN TSE CHUEEN NETBALL Bu SHE is only 17, yet Jenny Lee is already starring m Singapore's Under-21 netball team. Last week, the firstchoice goal-attack helped the Republic clinch a hardfought silver m the Asian Youth Championship m New Delhi. This year's Under-21 coach
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      Shame on you, players
      784 51  -  GODFREY ROBERT Walkout when fans arrive at S-League dinner leaves a bad taste THE SPORTS EDITOR SAYS By THE MERCENARY, DONT-CARE ATTITUDE OF PLAYERS WAS A MAJOR LET-DOWN AND UNLESS THEY ARE WILLING TO CHANGE THIS SELFISH BEHAVIOUR, THEY WILL FIND THEMSELVES AN ABANDONED LOT IN
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      Lock icon Gaudenzi blow for Italy
      436 51 TENNIS Mi LAN Italy captain Paolo Bertolucci claimed on Friday night that only a miracle can stop Sweden from winning the Davis Cup here today after it took a 2-0 lead on the opening day. Magnus Norman was awarded victory over a heartbroken Andrea Gaudenzi, who
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        97 51 AMERICAN Natalie Coughlin barel) missed breaking the world record m the 100 metres backstroke on Friday, missing b\ ninehundredths <>i a second at tin 1 IS Open swim championships at College Station, Texas. She won the event m 58.*****, just ofl the world mark of 58.50
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        LITTLE PROGRESS IN NBA TALKS
        78 51 AFTER National Basketball Association owners and players made little progress m more thaVi 10 hours of talks, league commissioner David Stern admitted the planned season is likely to be doomed. Owners rejected a union offer m New York on Thursday, sending the labour dispute over
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        BIG DAY FOR DISABLED
        85 51 THE Singapore Sports Council for the Disabled will be holding its Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year Awards presentation m conjunction with a charity film premiere "The Prince of Egypt" at United Artists Cinema. Bugis Junction, on Friday. BG George feo, Minister for Information ami tin
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        Free of injury and raring to go
        489 52  - Free of injury and raring to go THOMAS KOH Worry-free joscelin's ready for a splashing good time as tne fun returns &1L THE local media had dubbed her Singapore's own Marcelo Rios for her surly attitude m the past. Like the Chilean tennis ace, Singapore's swimming pride apparently did not
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        48 52 DENNIS THONG 7 think I still have a few good years left m me. I'm enjoying myself again. It's so much less frustrating when you train without an injury. Yau can see the results then. Singapore swimmer Joscelin Yeo (above)
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        Lock icon Nakamura brothers plan family hat-trick
        350 52 WITH Olympic and world titles und^r his judo black belt, Kenzo Nakamura is raring to lead his two older brothers to a family triple at the Games. "I only imagine myself winning,' said the 24-year-old lightweight. "I will give all I have and never let
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        China vows to come clean over drugs
        375 52  -  PETER SIOW §1 CHINA, which had its face covered m mud four years ago m Hiroshima following drug abuse by 11 of its athletes, has pledged to come clean this time round. Its assistant chef-de-mis-sion Wu Shouzhong made the promise after revealing that
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        Lock icon Jayasinghe vows to win in record time
        397 52 SRI LANKAN world silver medallist Susanthika Jayasinghe, facing a drugs probe which could see her banned for two years, vowed yesterday to win an Asian Games sprint double m record time. The 23-year-old, who is being allowed to run here despite failing a
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        490 52  -  THOMAS KOH Bu JAMES Wattana desperately needs to find "The Eye of the Tiger" again. Admitted the 28-year-old Thai superstar yesterday at the Muang Thong Thani Sports Complex, on the outskirts of Bangkok: "My confidence is very low right now. The people of Thailand are
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        528 53 15-0 Uzbekistan sets record score fewer goals against Mongolia as topping the group puts them into a tougher-looking second-round line-up. To get into the quarter-fi-nal knockout stage, the Uzbeks will have to win one of the top two places m a sec-ond-round group which also includes World Cup 2002 co-host
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        52 53 JOYCE FANG Sandra Kwan, from the Singapore Fuji team, finished third m the freestyle 5 14- 15 age group) category at the Skate Singapore 98 competition at Fuji Ice Palace yesterday. The one-minute freestyle programme is judged on solo footwork and choreographed to •music. The two-day competition
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        365 53 ZURICH South America emerged as the winner and Asia the loser as Fifa reshuffled the distribution of the 32 qualifying spots for the 2002 World Cup finals on Friday. With reigning world champion France, and cohosts Japan and South Korea receiving automatic entries,
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        232 53 ITALIAN SOCCER ROME Italian champion Juventus and Italian Cup holder Lazio, both revitalised by good mid-week performances, meet m a crunch clash at the Stadio Delle Alpi m Turin today. Both sides have been m poor form m recent league matches, with Juventus losing
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        705 54  -  PETER SIOW Despite the hiccups, Thailand is all set to make it the best Asiad Stories hi/ TODAY, the 13th Asian Games, the last of the continent's biggest sports shows this century, will bare its heart and soul m the Land of Smiles. From
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          104 54 ASIAN Games officials said yesterday that they have been swamped with last-minute requests for passes giving free access to venues from people claiming to be YIPS. Organisers had planned to supply a maximum of 45,000 special passes allowing free access to venues to sports officials, government
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          BOXERS WANT CHARITY TO STOP AT HOME
          86 54 FOUR Thai boxers are upset over plans to give away 10 per cent of their winnings to charity. Any Thai boxer who wins gold stands to make US$2BO,OOO (*****,000) but when the fighters, all members of the Royal Thai Navy Club, were told
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          IS THIS AN OMEN OF THINGS TO COME?
          73 54 SOUTH Korea had a double success on the eve of the official opening of the Asian Games. A special race was held for sailing coaches to celebrate the birthday of the Thai King. Korean coach Park Byeon Cki won, followed by Hongkong's
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          EAT YOUR HEART OUT ATLANTA
          68 54 NOT everyone is complaining about the preparations. Women's world badminton No. 1 Ye Zhaoying of Chiaa thinks everything is perfect, and certainly better than the trouble-plagued Olympics m Atlanta m 199 b". "It's better than Atlanta," she said. "I have been surprised at how good
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        367 54 POLITICS again refused to leave sport alone as the latest incident the flying of the Taiwanese flag at various competition venues threatened to mar the Asian Games. The mix-up only the Olympic flags of Taiwan and Hongkong are allowed to be
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        SOCCER HAS TO START HELPING ITSELF
        597 54  -  YAP KOON HONG SPORTS WORLD By IT IS not surprising that many Singaporeans find the idea of a Singapore team m the World Cup finals difficult to grasp. Harder still when qualifying for the World Cup is not part of the national objective the
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        Local soccer to hit new peak
        713 55  -  SANTOKH SINGH Task Force committee head Pala encouraged by feedback Bu THE JOB AHEAD IS TO MOVE WTO THE FUTURE, CHAN6HK ATTITUDES AND RAKING STANDARDS' Committee chairman R. Palakrishnan, at the Republic's first-ever public soccer forum at the Suntec City auditorium yesterday ALTERING the
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        The right infrastructure is what soccer needs
        478 55  -  SANTOKH SINGH YOUTH DEVELOPMENT By WITH a population of about three million and only 333 professional footballers, how can Singapore qualify for the World Cup finals m 2010? Infrastructure that was the answer provided by the Goal 2010 Youth Development Committee at the
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        192 55 THE Straits Times took the media lead yesterday by being the only paper invited by the Task Force committee to have two journalists m the working committee. ST Sports Editor Godfrey Robert was asked to chair the Football Excellence committee, a seven-man team that included
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        Govt funding vital towards soccer drive for excellence
        461 55  -  S.MURALI FOOTBALL EXCELLENCE lit, MONETARY backing from the government. That was what many participants at the Goal 2010 seminar believed was needed to make the World Cup dream come true. Wrote Jared Wong, a Football Excellence working committee member, m his pai
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        The soccer fraternity has its say
        197 55 WE CANNOT AFFORD TO IGNORE THE INFLUENTIAL WOMEN. A FATHER WANTS HIS SON TO PLAY FOOTBALL BUT IF MOTHER SAYS NO, IT IS NO.' Jeffrey Low, sports correspondent 'Singapore must have its own system of soccer, unique to fit their Asian physique and style/
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      627 56  -  TAY CHENG KHOON 500-plus fans attend seminar on how to get Lions into the World Cup Bu 'DON'T JUST SIT OH THE SIDELINES AND WAIT, BE PART OF THE TEAM. IT IS NOT GOAL 2010 ALONE, IT IS BRINGING UP, LIFTiNG UP THE STANDARD OF
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      Lock icon Jimmy's inspirational theme for the Dream
      686 56  -  C. SIVAKKUMARAN By JIMMY NEO is not an avid follower of local soccer. But his artistic creation will, hopefully, serve as a rallying point for Singapore's boldest football venture: Goal 2010. The second-year student of Visual Communications at Temasek Polytechnic's School of Design won
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        65 56 VILLAINS HOLD RED DEVILS ENGLISH Premier League soccer leader Aston Villa kept its perch at the top of the table by holding second-placed Manchester United to a 1-1 draw yesterday. Results: Villa l Man Utd 1, Blackburn 1 Charlton 0, Derby 0 Arsenal 0, Everton 0 Chelsea 0, Leeds 4
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        BATISTUTA KEEPS FIORENTINA TOPS
        33 56 GABRIEL Batistuta kept Fiorentina top of the Serie A for another week yesterday, notching the 56thminute winner m a 1-0 victory- over Bologna. Meanwhile, AS Roma thrashed Perugia 5-1.
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        SWEDEN RETAINS DAVIS CUP
        33 56 JONAS Biorkman and Niklas Kulti beat Italy's Diego Nargiso and Davide Sanguinetti 7-6 (7-1), 6-1, 6-3 to help Sweden retain tennis' Davis Cup yesterday with an unbeatable 3-0' lead.
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      8 1 Sunday PLUS The Sunday Times December 6, 1998
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      Lock icon The real orchard roads
      75 1 The real orchard roads zcvn Property Retreat and resort-limn? C 7 That's what Pasir Ris and Changi offer THE best way to destress after a hard day m the office may he to have your home m Pasir Ris or Changi. away from the hustle and bustle of the urban
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      Lock icon It's so bad I want to chop my head off!
      1150 3  - It's so bad I want to chop my head off! ELISABETH CWEE Tension Headaches Almost everything, from sex to sports, can bring on a headache. But fret not, because they seldom turn out to be life-threatening like having a tumour VITAGEN HEALTH SERIES B, HEADACHES: When to head for a
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      239 3 SLEEPING m oversize Tshirts could create a fire-trap for children, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission warns. But snug-fitting cotton pyjamas, considered dangerous previously, should be all right. Until this year, the agency advised the public that flame-resistant pyjamas were the only safe garments
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        WHEN SHORT IS AS GOOD AS LOW
        101 3 SHORT exercise sessions may be just as good for your heart as one long one. High levels of certain blood fats, known as triglycerides, have been linked to an increased risk of heart disease. Previous studies have suggested that a single prolonged exercise
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        EAT RIGHT TO BEAT THE BLUES
        83 3 STRESS-PROOF yourself by eating more high-carbo-hydrate, low-protein foods. Researchers from the Utrecht University and Erasmus University m the Netherlands have found that after a week of a diet rich m carbohydrates and low m protein, young adults were less likely to become depressed after
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        101 3 A PUSH-UP bra may be good for your self-esteem, but it is bad for your chest, says the British School of Osteopathy. Such bras cause musculoskeletal problems because they constrict the rib-cage several centimetres more than conventional bras. When worn throughout the day, every day,
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        OLIVE OIL? THINK AGAIN
        88 3 THINK twice the next time you reach for the olive oil that you so love with your focaccia bread. Researchers m North Carolina m the United States haw found that mice fed with a diet containing monounsaturated fat. like that found m olive oil. were more
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        66 3 HEAD injuries can cause long-term symptoms, especially among the elderly. In a study, researchers from the University of Wales found that more than half of their patients who had suffered head injuries experienced post-concussional symptoms years after they were hurt. Long-term problems
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      607 6  -  Edwin Soon DRINKS PAIRING: Correct match Sherry, sparkling and white table wines): Serve well-chilled, with or without food, before or between meals or with appetisers. White table wine Chablis, Chardonnay, Chenin blanc, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Gewurtztraminer, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and rose wines: For light
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      352 8 Sarah is skating on firm ice now RENT pair of skates foe S2, pay the two-hour admission fee of $10 and venture forth. Is ice-skating as c heap and easy as this? Yes. And the Fuji foe Palace offers a cheaper rate ($8) for students and children under 12 years
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      139 9 Teletubbies LOVE 'em or hate 'em, the Teletubbies look like they are here to stay. From talking dolls to jigsaw puzzles, items featuring Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa Laa and Po are set to be the most sought-after items this Christmas Hasbro, manufacturer of the
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      185 9 Hello Kitty (above) THE cat-with-no-mouth is adored by females children, teenagers and adults alike from Japan, the United States, Hongkong to Singapore. Hello Kitty items such as lunchboxes, laundry baskets and even nail polish are available at department stores and Kalms shops. Cosdel Singapore, which manages
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      215 9 C-Watch (above left) FARTING, burping whichever rude noise you want. Mr Tooty the watch has it. If you prefer a more polite watch, there is Go Girl. It spews trendy lingo a la Clueless' Alicia Silverstone: The time is 2.15 pm, I love you!" There are
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      128 9 A Bug's Life BE WARNED. The movie has hit the screens, and so toys from Disney's A Bug's Life are swarming stores everywhere. On sale are creepy- crawlies of any imaginable shape and size, from plastic ones to plush. One of the most eye-catching
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      428 10 You can fish in the seas or ponds Check out the spaghetti, then take m the beach lifestyle EATS J.P. Beach Cafe and Grill (Pasir Ris Beach Park, call 581-7970 for directions): Savour scrumptious barbecued seafood on weekends under the shaded dining area, or try the satay, available throughout the
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      578 11 That these coastal dwellers feel reluctant to move far from the area, choosing instead to upgrade m its vicinity, speaks volumes for the addictive quality sir of life m Pasir Ris PREDOMINANTLY a I lousing Board heartland m the '70s and '80s, the
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      728 14  - Cut out chopsticks in the nair Teo Pau Lin Head Turners Modern-day stylists are cooking up all sorts of hairstyles for mythical heroes and villains, m place of the plain old bun. It's all a bit hard to swallow vh.k gg SOMEWHERE m the mystical land of Chinese legends, the
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      1352 3 Personal Services Products 72 MUSICAL 72 MUSICAL 72 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS INSTRUMENTS INSTRUMENTS i *fj,^ W ee Lee Music Co. |V' W ,|i?M 5 Musical Instruments, Pro Audio, Sound U Light I SALE OF THE CENTURY. MANY ITEMS SLASHED BELOW COST!! [3rdDec9B(ThurJ i6pm-9pm DRUM /CT /PECIAt 4th-6th Dec 98 (Fri-Sun) a
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      628 4 Personal Services Products 78 PHOTOGRAPHY/ VIDEO FILMING PHOTO VIDEO shootings for all occass'ons. Video courses, editing facilities, VHS to VCD conversion at $2C. Can 9-*****88 Christina. 80 PLEASURE BOATS/ SEA SPORTS MPA POWER BOAT Licence Course conducted by professionals at actual test site. Unlimited theory lessons. Call SAF Yacht Club,
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      390 4 114 HOUSE RENOVATION/ DECOR LAMINATED WOOD FLR. $5 p.s.f. G'teed iowest price. Scratch resist, j 15 years g'teed. Tel: *****725 ITALY CERSAIE FAIR, ceramic fir S, wall tiles just arrived! New design. I Special offer 1 Call 452 3456. CHEAPEST IN STORE. Never before! Window $7.00 p.s.f., grille $5.00 p.s.f.
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      425 5 152 DOMESTIC HELP WANTED INDON./ FILIPINAS WANTED for transfer HK with off days *****92 VP Personnel 805-84 Far E. Plaza Agy. No. C *****1 ATTN.II DOMESTIC HELPER, we have immed. employer. Expat/ local. Pis. call *****80 (Orchard Rd.). Tasha's Lie. No.: C *****12. WORK IN HONGKONG. $288 place ment fee.
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      131 6 SINGAPORE I 7*02-4 r E L 1 i 1 2 2 162 GOLDSMITHS/JEWELLERY 162 GOLDSMITHS/JEWELLERY SHI Buy this 9mm Tahitian natural colour cultured pearl earrings for only $1? Find out how m 'Great Christmas Buys' The Straits Times Classified, Dec 11. LAPERIED'ORIENT cSs. I 203 BOOKKEEPING/ SECRETARIAL/ ANSWERING SERVICES &hristmas\
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      245 7 322 LEXUS FOR SALE LEXUS CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED cars with warranty. For enquiries on Lexus LS4OO. GS3OO and ES3OO, please call 378 8811. NEAR 97 LEXUS GS3OO(A). SCV choice of no. 1 Owner. 20K/km. Tax 10/99. *****22 7/'9S LEXUS LS4OO 2 owners. OMV $80,684 COE $63,000 Showroom cond. Asking $168 K.
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      774 8 Vehicles Properties 332 PEUGEOT FOR SALE W9l PEUGEOT 6055V3. Auto V 6 itne-- seats 2 owners. OMV $41,769. Blue. Low deposit. $5^ 500 MQ Pq 950G609 333 PORSCHE FOR SALE 5/94 911 COUPE Tiptronic. Rare Sjnroof. Low mileage. Nice i I 'J tax m !0/'99. *****06 334 PROTON FOR SALE
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      649 8 341 SUBARU FOR SALE 341 SUBARU FOR SALE Subaru Impreza 1.6 |M)GL fig7gnfl Subaru Impreza 1.6 (A)GL Valid From 30th Nuv 7«h Dec 98 CALL 473 0957 NEAR '95 SUBARU impreza Stationwagon 1.6 5-dr. OMV $18,000. Best of the best! View to like it! Malay Duvers welcome. Deposit $8000. Mthiy.
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      422 8 344 TOYOTA FOR SALE Euromobile Also available: Toyota Camry 2.2 Toyota Ipsum 2.0 Toyota Corona 1.6 Toyota Corolla 1.5 Toyota Spacio 1.6 Nissan Sunny 1.5 Nissan March 1.0 Mit. Chariot 2.4 Mit. lancer 1.3/1.5 BEST DEAL FOR ALL TOYOTA MODELS All kinds PARF or NON-PARF Japanese used cars/ Off Ptak/
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      1094 8 356 OFF-PEAK CARS 2/92 EXCEL I.SGLSI manual. OMV $9918. Tax 8/99. $21,800 neg. #0103 West Coast Used Car Mart. 12/'9l SUBARU VIKI MBO, Z owners, accident free. New paint. Beautiful cond. $15,800 neg. 742-6625 FREE CONVERSION! 2/94 Subaru Justy 1.0 ECVT Auto. 5-dr. Deposit $SK. $538 x 5 yrs. Tel.
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      4500 9 sdgdfghfn 416 D 22-28 416 022-28 WESTS NORTH WESTS NORTH PTE APTS -RENT PTE APTS RENT I Buy this Catalpa wood double seater armchair for only $1? Find out how m 'Great Christmas Buys 1 The Straits Times Classified, Dec 11. HEPPLEWHITE gallery LSI d 420 HOUSES FOR RENT 420
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      1151 9 424 SERVICE APARTMENTS 424 SERVICE APARTMENTS 426 ROOMS FOR RENT BISHAN COMMON RM. Aircon Semi furnished. Fihpmo/ ladies. Tel: *****729/ *****28. No agts pis. COMMON ROOM AT Jurong St 74 Blk. 756. Couples only. Call owner: 9692-4175 RIVER VALLEY 1 room for rent. Chinese preferred. Call *****86 429 SHORT-TERM ACCOMMODATION
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      2790 10 o%T*> i^f%^ :2 #c^ **#i%4^^4 #ir^ -1^ #i^^?* #£^^!%?v% #IP^C^% j^4 *£^z€ TffiTJP* #%^4^P^ 446 DO9-10 ORCHARD/ 446D09-1O ORCHARD/ 446 DO9-10 ORCHARD/ TANGLIN/ HOLLAND TANGLIN/ HOLLAND TANGLIN/ HOLLAND PTE APTS -SALE PTE APTS SALE PTE APTS SALE Fronts t ■'■■■f>j \T W f T J7* L**\ ■".\jr. I Ml l_j
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      509 10 450 Dll 21 NEWTON/ BTTIMAH/CLEMENTI HOUSES -SALE 0.21 'SWISS ALPINE Home' 53.15 M I nett secures. Lots of character. I i 2':-storey bunglw. 9200 sq.ft. En- i i glish Gdn./ courtyard. Pool. Reminiscent of a ski-resort. 6-bdrm. 1 F'hold. view 3-6pm. Sure sell' > *****506/ *****381 agt. OPEN HOUSE 2.30
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      689 10 451 Oil 21 NEWTON/ BTTIMAH/CLEMENTI PTE APTS SALE PARC PALAIS. TYPE F 1238 sq.ft F'hold. Facilities Below defers price. Ca'; 9730-1876 HIGHGATE. 1485 SO.FT. 3+l. Reno vated. F/aircon. Facilities. F'hold. At value 5775 K. 9524-7280 agt ONLY $768K1 PANOAN valley cor ncr 4-rm. «12 1,646 sq.ft. Face S./ pool. New
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      995 11 #%^rf I#i' ffif't^jßfc* -3(?€ X jf^ .#l^ r^:%^l% %C^^.^^ r^ 456 012-14 BALESTIER/ MACPHERSON/GEYLANG PTE APTS SALE D.14 KEMBANGAN CT. 1776 sq.ft. 3+2 store. F'hold. S/pool. MRT. Must sell! 9217-6953 DW OPEN HOUSE. SATS, Sun 11-4pm. Es- i cada View. Renovated. 820 sq.ft. i Meet at lobby. *****935 TMR D.12
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      1311 11 465 017-18 CHANGI/ 465 017-18 CHANGI/ 465 Dl 7-18 CHANGI/ 465 017-18 CHANGI/ 465 017-18 CHANGI/ 465 Dl 7-18 CHANGI/ PASIRRIS PASIRRIS PASIRRIS PASIRRIS PASIRRIS PASIRRIS HOUSES -SALE HOUSES -SALE HOUSES -SALE HOUSES SALE HOUSES SALE HOUSES SALE I I I I The Straits Times Classified PROPERTY GUIDE PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL
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      265 11 461 015-16 EAST COAST PTE APTS SALE D.16 SUMMIT. F'HOLO. 3- 1238 sq.ft. Full facilities Close tc beach ECP airport 9700-6HB agt LAGUNA PK. S49OK. 1615 sq ft 3+l Face N.E. Greenery. Quiet, low/ high fir Must view! 9239-3939 CW D.15 LAGUNA VIEW. 3+l 1700 sq.ft. Renovated Face pool/ greenery.
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      1493 12 Properties 465 Dl 7-18 CHANGI/ 470 Dl 9-20 SERANGOON/ 470 019-20 SERANGOON/ 470 Dl 9-20 SERANGOON/ PASIRRIS THOMSON THOMSON THOMSON HOUSES -SALE HOUSES -SALE HOUSES -SALE HOUSES -SALE 0.17 MARIAM WAY 3 storey inter, i >^ Bf^.'" "^^T^3 B fc*^" '~'r If aond. Aircon. Renovated. ]**:Jf% j^s' IR' 100% move-in.
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      691 12 470 Dl 9-20 SERANGOON/ THOMSON HOUSES -SALE BUNGLW. 51.83 M. 4200 sq.ft. 1 yr. old only. 7+l bdrms., 4 attached. 3 carpark space. *****128 Horizon. 0.19 KANG CHOO Sin Walk, inter. terr. 2150/ 2590 sg.'t. 100% move m. View to offer. *****021 ERA 0.19 BRAEMAR DR. Open Hse.! 2- I
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      533 12 471 Dl 9-20 SERANGOON/ 471 Dl 9-20 SERANGOON/ 471 Dl 9-20 SERANGOON/ 471 Dl 9-20 SERANGOON/ 471 Dl 9-20 SERANGOON/ THOMSON THOMSON THOMSON THOMSON THOMSON PTEAPTS-SALE PTEAPTS-SALE PTEAPTS-SALE PTEAPTS-SALE PTEAPTS-SALE I i jJjgSaug Mf^5 tf }B ft KOVAN CREST FrGGhold i^^^jSgter^ 45 KOVAN ROAD 20-unit resort style y' 5-minute leisurely
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      115 12 479 022-26 WEST NORTH HOUSES-SALE Ul OPEN HOUSE' 46 JALAN BUMBONC. Brand new storey bungalow and Sem c ava" Fhoid Quality timsnes Operhse 12 noon to 6.30 pm Call *****00 or *****759 LILAC PARK. 0/STOREY semi 0. Huge gan ca r porch 4650 SQ.ft Spacious. Serene. 4+' Vie* to o
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      578 13 Properties 475 D 22-28 0.23 BIG cosy 2-storey terr. 4+l. P hoM f/aircon. F/furn. Tenanted. Can owner .^t: *****901 0.28 KASAI RO. 1980/ 1800 sq.ft. F'hold. Weil Kept MKt./ amenities. Ci 3 Onq 9493-9000 OP KELULUT HILL/ SELETAH Ml CorMl 2 storey terr. New. $USM. View now. RoDert *****191 KELULUT
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      347 13 4T6 D22~29 476 D 22*28 476 022*28 WLb I vi NCRT M WLjl ex NORTri WEST tn N ORTr! Pit APTS SALE Pit APTS SALE PTE APTS SALE EfflfTl IHHB JUk Prices SIP) tM^k I Restriction to Foreigners I Showflat Tel: *****69 J^^flH I Pul Open Daily Including Sundays II
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      366 13 47«D22-28 476 D 22-28 I 476D22-28 WESTS NORTH WEST NORTH WEST NORTH PTE APTS -SALE PTE APTS -SALE PTE APTS -SALE _m_^^B i »j fcj 19 L^jI ill i* l I 4-STOREY WALK-UP APARTMENT I Sembawang Road <||\ I Various units RK '■■•\&f jwH I Built-up area: PIPS 1.270- 1,389
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      409 13 492 HDB APTS FOR SALE (ANG MO KIO) SUNDAY 6/12 2-SPM. 4 NG' corner Blk. 107 high fir. Nicely renovated, valued $238K yet neg. Urgent! Dont miss! Alex 9567-7735 OMH ATTN: 3 W 461. High fir. Low cash. Amenities. Must view. Can j contra. Sole agt. 9605-8311 C2l BELOW VALUE!
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      358 13 492 HDB APTS FOR SALE (ANG MO KIO) 3 'NG' HIGH fir. Next to corner. 631. Valued. Well kept. Move-in. Shops/ schs. Pg. 9216-8162 C2l Wyr.n. 3M RM. CORNER. Blk. 130. AMK. High fir. L-shaped. Unblocked. Marble flooring. Valued. *****359 3-RM. ANG MO Kio Blk 216. no renovation, near mkt./
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      343 13 493 HDB APTS FOR SALE (BEDOK/ CHAICHEE) ATTENTION! OONT MISS! s 'l' corner Bedok Reservoir Rd. 2 units blk. 112/ 603 Upgraded surroundings Large park with jogging/ cycling track, huge playground, etc. Can contra/ co-broke Priced to sell! Call now! ALBERT WONG, ERA 968-15-133 Owners Selling Are Welcome! BEST BUY!
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      659 13 493 HDB APTS FOR SALE (BEDOK/ CHAICHEE) BEST BUY! EXEC, mais 115 Bedok Res. High fir. F/aircon. Bright breezy. MRT/ PIE. Pg: 9564-6148 BLK. 424. 3 NG Seflcn N. View to offer. Amenities. Ong. cond. Vai ued SI32K. 9-*****90 JOT BLK. 95 BEOOK M. 4 NG comer High fir. Opp.
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      416 13 493 HDB APTS FOR SALE (BEDOK/ CHAi CHEE) 4 'NG' BLK. bfc Cna: OhH L o* fir Wei kept. Breezy. Malay, car d uv Almost at value 9494-667? tftA 4 'NG' BLK. 103 Bedok Res Corner unblocked. Lift level Move i r Pq Phi.'ip/ Cecilia 9494-8883 ERA 4 'NG' BEOOK
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      1579 14 Properties 493 HOB APTS FOR SALE 493 HOB APTS FOR SALE 493 HDB APTS FOR SALE 493 HOB APTS FOR SALE 493 HDB APTS FOR SALE 493 HOB APTS FOR SALE (BEDOK/CHAICHEE) (BEDOK/CHAICHEE) (BEDOK/CHAICH££) (BEDOK/CHAICHEE) (BEDOK/CHAICHEE) (BEDOK/CHAICHEE) The Straits Times Classified PROPERTY GUIDE (HDB ESTATES) /fw^ J /^HkI y^^^^^) 502
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      550 14 496 HDBAPTS FOR SALE VIEW BY APPT. EXEC. MAIS. BLK. 141. Well maintained. High fir. Face greenery. Breezy. Renovated. Valued. 9301-0247 Fab y~§KDqn't S29BK! BEAUTIFUL CORNER 5-rm. 514. MRT. Bright breezy. High fir. Unblocked./ 4 'NG' 240. Valued S2OSK. 899-6190 Angie C&H 2-4PM. 4 'A' Blk. 260 #11-291 Bukit Batok
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      984 14 I 496 HOB APTS FOR SALE (BUKITBATOK) 4 'NG7 3 NG' 264/ 259. High fir. Renovated. Unblocked. Lift level. 9513-3728/ 9705-0322 sole agt. 4 'S' BLK 329 Bt. Batok mid. fir. Ceramic. Just renovated. Move m. Near MRT/ sch. 9215-9195 C&H. 4 'S' CORNER Blk. 320 with recess. Shops/ amenities.
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      582 14 497 HDB APTS FOR SALE 800 HOB APTS FOR SALE (BT MERAH/OUEENSTOWN/ (CHOA CHU KANG/ TELOKBLANGAH BUKIT PAN JANG) 5 T PT. Blk. 26. T Blangah Cresc I ■bm^mbm^^^^mhbbTl Low fir (JnDlockeo Renovated Valued S3BOK Aspac *****899 m||^yy^y||^^m 5 'I 1 T. Blangah PI Blk. 53 Reno HAM SPM (6/12/98)
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      326 14 I W> expeni-iKT I I J will help you to I I■■ 9 wil/bu\ your fgL. properties better I U*^ ***** 122 AN INVESTMENT! EXEC. Apt CCX Aye. 2. High fir. Well kept. Near sch./ amenities/ MRT unblocked/ valued! Voicemail: *****40 BELOW VALUE! EXEC Apt CCX 133 101. 271, 529,
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      490 15 Properties 300 HDB APTS FOR SALE (CHOACHUKANG/ BUKIT PANJANG) SUN 6/12 2-SPM Oy appt. 9768-6126 E«ec. apt. corner CCX Blk. 525. F/renovated/ marble. r j.e 5 yrs. Below value. Palms SUN 2-SPM. BELOW Valuation! 5 T Corner CCX Blk. 229. »08. Renovated. Well kept. S.E. facing. 8 mins to MRT.
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      990 15 300 HDB APTS FOR SALE (CHOACHUKANG/ BUKIT PANJANG) CCX 4 'A' BLK. 252. High fir. Move m cond. Near LRT/ MRT. Valued 5252 K. AFRAM 9-688 1068 CORNER EXEC. APT. Blk 525 CCX, renovated, f/aircon. Near sch./ amenities. Pg. *****893 Trivest EXEC. APT. BLK. 101 Gangsa Rd Low fir. 3+l
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      880 15 500 HDB APTS FOR SALE (CHOACHUKANG/ BUKIT PANJANG) 5 T BLK. 270 Banqkit Rd. 4 bdrms. Mid fir. Sch./ mkt./ LRT. Valued S2B7K. Low cash! FTP 9707-1242 5 T CCX, corner. Blk. 251, 248, 518, 549. high/ mid fir. Wen renovated. Can contra. Pq: 9303-6838 OK. 5 'I' 548 CCX.
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      772 15 501 HDB APTS FOR SALE (CLEMENTI/ WEST COAST) 5-RM. DOVER CLOSE East Blk 13. Very high fir. Breathtaking city lights. Valued. PL 9238 9878 5-RM. PT. 605 Clementi W. Quiet, j bright breezy. Face playground. Sell below value!! 9577-8831 SRC. j 5 'S' CORNER 404 Pandan Gdn. Below value. Renovated.
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      509 15 502 HDB APTS FOR SALE (GEYLANG/EUNOS/ MACPHERSON) 3-RM. BLK. 97 Aljunied Cresc. High fir. Renovated. Breezy. Upgrading. Must view! 9700-2789 ERA. 3 'S' BALAM Rd. Upgraded Blk. 23. High fir. Near amenities/ sch/ mkt. Move-in cond. *****933 Peter. AFR 4 'A' LENGKONG Tiqa, Blk. 111, valued S3O2K. Move-in cond. Near
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      417 15 504 HDB APTS FOR SALE 504 HDB APTS FOR SALE (HOUGANG/ SERANGOON/ (HOUGANG/ SERANGOON/ YIO CHU KANG) YIO CHU KANG) OPEN HOUSE 2-4PM Executive Maisonette Blk 128 Lcrong Ah Soo 806-310 Aircon./ marble floor. Face North/ South. Bright breezy. Near MGS sch./ amenities. Sell S3SK Below Valuation Dennis Wee Realty
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      773 15 5 T YET neg.! Serangoon N. Aye. 1 Blk. 114. #02 lover. Renovated. Mkt./ school/ shop. All races. Must sell! Steven Tan 9400-8282 CW NEAR MRT 5 T CORNER Hougang 420. 130 sq.m. High fir. Unblocked. Recess area. Lift landing. Marble flooring. Charles Chua: 9-*****90 ERA 5 T CORNER b1k.245
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      885 15 504 HDB APTS FOR SALE (HOUGANG/SERANGOON/ YIOCHUKANG) 4 'A' BLK. 239 804. corner. Future MRT, mkt., hawkers ctr. Move-in. Valued 5245 K. 9507-1254 4 'A' HOUGANG Green Mk. 555. Mid fir. 6 yrs. Lift landing. Unblocked. MRT. Move-in. *****569 ERA 4 'A' CORNER 661 Hougang. High fir. Well kept. Amenities/
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      1392 15 505 HDB APTS FOR SALE (JURONG) 4 'A' 433. Beautifully done. Near amenities. 4 'NG' 219 near MRT, corner, high fir. Exec. Mais. 2 units. Selling very much below valuation. 9755-9054/ 9254-0981 PCO. 5 'A'. VERY urgent 1 436. Beautiful expensive flooring. MRT/ mkt./ sch./ 7 coffeeshops/ KFC/ Mcdonald. XOB/
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      873 16 Properties 505 HDB APTS FOR SALE (JURONG) 5 CORNER Jurong W. Blk. 552. High fir. Spacious. Move-in cond. Unblocked. Pg. 9408-8310 WSR. 5 T 240 iSSK neg.) Nice condition. 5 T 234, 263. 322, 467. 5 A 1 309, 4:r 4 36. 552. MRT *****88 Roof 5 T BLK. 212
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      453 16 5O« HDB APTS FOR SALE (KALLANG/WHAMPOA) 4 -NG' DR. to dr. St. George Blk. 6. Low fir. Well renovated. F/aircon. Near amenities. 9-*****36 agt. 4 'NG' CORNER Geylang Bahru blk. 93. Valued S24BK. Marble fir. Can contra. 9217-0132 C&H sole agt. 5-RM. PT. Blk. 55. Geylang Bahru. High fir./ recess.
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      456 16 912 HDB APTS FOR SALE (PASIRRIS/CHANGI) CHOICE UNITS FOR SALE Exec. Apt. 218 condo layout, privacy, 4 rms., mid fir, corner, j renovated Exec. Apt. 241 impressive condition, tasteful renovation, unblocked, 4 rms. S43OK neg. txec. Apt. 271 corner, mid fir. 4 j rms, f/aircon, Loyang Point. Exec. Apt. 459
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      347 16 Sl2 HDB APTS FOR SALE (PASIRRIS/CHANGI) TODAY 2-4PM EXEC. Apt. Blk. 268. High fir. Cosy country style decor. 100% move-in. Spacious. Unblock- cd. Loyang Point. Ideal for young j couple/ family. Valued S4SOK. Sell 1 below value Pg. 9218-5291 C&H. A PLEASANT HOME to own. View 36pm. Exec. apt. Blk.
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      317 16 512 HOB APTS FOR SALE (PASIRRIS/CHANGI) EXEC. APT. BLK. 605, mid fir De- signer decor, 2 mins. to Elias Mall. 8 mins. to MRT. Valuation S47OK. View to offer. 9490-1116 ERA EXEC. APT. 532, 813. MRT. Balcony, I study, rooms face pond. Master sea view. l-spm. View by appt. Cat.
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      312 16 Sl2 HOB APTS FOR SALE (PASIRRIS/CHANGI) S3BK BELOW VALUE! Exec. Apt. Blk. 245. 807 fir. Greenery view. N.S. i facing. Split aircon. Can contra. Urgent sale! 9407-8289 ET Co. 1-4PM. 4 'A 1 PASIR Ris. Blk. 478 808. Move-in cond. Near NTUC Resort. Valued 5255 K. View by appt. HP
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      509 16 Sl2 HOB APTS FOR SALE (PASIRRIS/CHANGI) DONTJIMISS 5 T CORNER Blk. 143. High fir. Renovated Blk. 609. Exec. apt. No blockage. Designer decor. Amenities. Price neg. 9520-6010 AMB Excellently 5 'I' CORNER b1k. 513 Sun.l-3pm. 014. 2-bdrm. study walk-in bal- cony. Beautiful marble fir. Value 5362 K. By appt. 9596-0480
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      939 16 Sl2 HDB APTS FOR SALE (PASIRRIS/CHANGI) EXEC. APT. 647 corner. High fir. Bright. Amenities. 110% move-in. Must view! Francis *****885 TMR EXEC. APT. NEXT to Elias Mall (few units) High fir. Sea view, well renovated, valued, contra *****675 LP EXEC. MAIS. BLK 408 Pans Ris high fir. Pk/ MRT/ Central/
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      619 16 512 HDB APTS FOR SALE (PASIRRIS/CHANGI) 4 'A' PASIR Ris 627 Wei! kept! Value S2SBK/ Cheap! 5 T 233 high fir. 4-bdrm. Grab now! 764-8900 4 P A' CORNER. Blk 703. High fir. Unblocked. 100% renovated. 4x split aircon. Mkt/ shops 9403-12.26 5 'A' CORNER. Blk 487. Pasir Ris. 135
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      499 16 514 HOB APTS FOR SALE (TAMPINES/ SIMEI) Christmas Sat*! $SOK b*to« valuation ytt ntq! Op*.-, house 3-5 pm Sun Tampines Blk 895A »04 Exclusive Exec Mais Near MRT/ amenities Unblocked' move-in Brmq along you' cheque bookHP: 9646 4282/ Pgr 9219 7903 Iris Yap/ JLW Komts CORNER EXEC. APT Blk. 8566
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      306 17 Properties 514 HOB APTS FOR SALE (TAMPINES/SIMEI) TASTEFULLY^ FUBMSHED'Wj' DESIGNER'S CORNER EXEC. Apt. M 324 Fact N.S. !01% beautiful/ i II 3 rcon/ move-in. Valued 5453k. Mkt/ sen. 9600-2955. £i PRICE EXEC CORNER APT. Blk. 336. 5 yrs. High fir. No afternoon sun. Totally to s»ii. 100% ■OWrift Maroie f
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      189 17 514 HDB APTS FOR SALE (TAMPINES/SIMEI) TODAY 3-SPM BY appt. corner exec, apt Dlk 856 C, high fir., 100% move m, split aircon., spacious, valued, MRT/ St. Hilda 9492-7375 j 2-4PM 6/12. EXEC. Apt. Blk. 856 C. 811. Marble fir. Unblocked. Windy/ 5 T corner Blk. 842H, 802. Good school/
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      482 17 514 HDB APTS FOR SALE (TAMPINES/SIMEI) 5 'I' CORNER Simei Blk. 164, good cond. 100% move m. Low deposit. Sell near value. Must view. Ameni- ties. Co-broke. Goh *****786 Orion ATTN: 5 'A' Tampines blk. 932. 100% move-in. 3 rms. aircon. 136 sg.m. Amenities. Low fir. *****600 BELOW VALUATION, EXEC.
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      670 17 514 HOB APTS FOR SALE (TAMPINES/SIMEI) EXEC. MAIS. TAMPINES 860, high fir. Unblocked, breezy. MRT/ pool/ library/ ctr. Ealing 9560-1623 EXEC. APT. PASIR Ris Blk. 244 high j fir. Renovated, valued at S4SIK. I View to offer. 9204-1758 agt. EXEC. MAIS. BLK. 895. Tampines. St. 81. Move-in. Unblocked. Mkt./ Poly.
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      921 17 514 HDB APTS FOR SALE (TAMPINES/SIMEI) 4 'A' CORNER Blk. 293. #02. Malay owner/ Simple renovation/ low cash/ can move-in early. *****035 4 'NG' BLK. 233 Tampines. High fir. Unblocked. 3 aircons. Move-in. MRT/ shpg. ctr. OMH: *****382 4 'S7 4 'A' Corner Tampines Blk. 244/ Exec. Mais. Simei. Ground
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      778 17 i 516 HDB APTS FOR SALE (TOA PAYOH/ POTONG PASIR) 3 T BLK. 124 T. Payoh. High fir. I MRT/ mkt./ shops. Can contra. Valj ued. Low cash! 9494-2888 C&H. 3 'I' BLK. 195 Kirn Keat Aye. High fir. Well kept. Unblocked. Breezy. I Mkt./ amenities. 2444-333 agt. 3 'NG'
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      716 17 517 HDB APTS FOR SALE (WOODLANDS/ SEMBAWANG) JUMBO BLK. 116. Marsiling. Ground fir. Move-in cond. Renovated. Val- j ued. Amenities. 9596-2051 ERA JUMBO EXEC. BLK 136. Marsiling. High fir. Designer oecor. Move m. BelOW value. Pg. 95-128-i?8 HAP JUMBO WOODLANDS BLK 818 high fir. well renovated near mkt shpg. ctr/
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      616 17 518 HDBAPTf "OR SALE (YISHUN) NEW LISTING. 2-SPM. 5 T Blk. 213 Corner. Very near MRT, Northpoint. Quiet. Big balcony. Well kept. Erie *****886 ERA. 2-SPM. BY APPOINTMENT. Exec Mais, blk 723 High fir. Renovated. Unblocked. Greenery view. No cash Must sell: *****349 Relic 4 'A' CORNER 762 812 35pm.
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      1474 17 520 HDB APTS FOR SALE (MIXED/OTHER ESTATES) 11 MM Blk AAA 3 NG TAMPINES Blk. 208 4NGAMK Blk 1b; 4'NC BEDOKRES Blk 120 4'NG'HOUGANG Blk 322 4 'A' TAMPINES Blk 261 Sell/ buy welcome For enquiries Sue Pg. 9307-3264 LV 4 'A' Mcnair Rd Z. Blk 112 4 A S'qoon
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      718 18 Properties Travel Guide Education Training 527 HUDC/HDB APTS 527 HUDC/HDB APTS WANTED (RENT/ BUY) WANTED (RENT/ BUY) j^ i -a i y KHATIB/ YISHUN FLATS wanted by ready buyers. Contact your area hDB specialist. Free discussion. *****798 Thena/ *****452 Eliza READY BUYERS! READY cash! West zone hDB resale specialist! For
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      570 18 BALESTIERROAD SHOP FOR RENT Ground fir. Well located Area: 1100 sq.ft. High density/ human traffic i Suitable for fast food/ pub/ I cafe/ home renovations/ home i accessories/ clinic/ I showroom/ goldsmith/ salon i Immediate occupancy i 9606-4166 ERA D.15 ROXY SOUARE opp. Parkway. I 200/ 280/ 420 sq.ft. Office/
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      15 1 A Special Feature with The Sunday Times Christmas joy December 6, 1998 THE SUNDAY TIMES
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      100 great gifts
      61 1 100 great gifts Cant face the crowds? We went shoppingfor you to suss out presents with pizzazz many under $20 —for everyone aged eight to 80! No teddy for X'masi Unbearable! "Hearts" bear, $69, Harrods at Takashimaya. Sweet secrets: Beaded heartshaped box, $3.50, Yue Hwa Emporium. Christmas tree candle holder,
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        181 1 Wr^sT See your cartoons jump for their lives. ''-y^t&i. The Canon BJC-2555P and BJC-*****P metallic, and transparent), banners, fabric Super Printers jumr>start your creativity! Both come transfers, and even mouse pads. Each features 1 with Einstein's Tuntabulastic Cartoon Factory" .*^w^& Super Economy Mode for low-cost <— interactive learning CD-ROM. It's
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        86 1 INSIDE jyi Carols for rockers. For swingers and country fans too. 'Ears to difFrent X'mas music! Page 14 If I were rich. Cartier rings, Montblanc planners and other wah-so-luxury gifts. Page 18 %J0 Gifts by the stars. TOJ Your guide to foolproof gift-buying via the horoscope signs. Page 22 Dine
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      Presents with panache
      163 2 Don't put away your wallet yet! Still more gifts on Page 4. Fish for hours. Alarm clock, $32.90, Blue Astronaut at Raffles City and Blue Substance at Great World City. Hello '99! A6-size diaries, $28 each, Ordninq Reda at Ngee Ann City. To a T: Stussy and
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      144 4 And the clever gift ideas keep on coining. On Page 5. Magic glow. Candle votive, $10.90, The Woven Shop at Tanglin Mall and Le Le Le Collection at Great World City. Stunning display, Bronze buddha head, $40, Rustic Living at Tanglin Mall. Sheer glam! Organdy tote
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      103 5 Silky wraps. Raw silk scarves, $22 each. Takashimaya. Above: Chinois touch. Embroidered satin evening pouch, $10, Yue Hwa Emporium. Left: Gift bags. Satin pouches, $9.90-$12.90 each, Love Light at Shaw Centre. Below: Little treasures, Lacquer boxes, $15 each, Rustic Living at Tanglin Mall. Left: Splash
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      103 5 We're not finished yet! Still more gifts on Page 8. Picture perfect. Gold frame, $18.90, The Life Shop at Paraqoi Shopping i Centre. Flower power. Red glass vase, $15.90, Baranq Barang at Tanglin Mall. Sheer luxury. Bath salts, $69, Love Light. Snail's pace. Salt and
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      Out of the ordinary way
      161 8 Cool! Rip Curt and Quiksilver reversible hats, $42-$45 f Flash 'n' Splash at The Hee/en and Wtsma Atria. Sole art. Camper paint-splattered desert ooots, $299, VCL2CK at Pacific Plaza. Tee off! Golf gloves, $39 a pair, World of Golf of Takashimaya. Keep little feet warm.
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      101 10 Dog's bite. Feeding bowl, $35, My Little Nut Tree at Shaw Centre. Wr CD keeper. QuiksilverCD case, $29, Flash W Splash at The Heeren and Wisma Atria. Alien brief. Silky boxer shorts, $9.90, Yue Hwa Emporium. Dry top. Shower caps, $4.50 each, The Life Shop at Paragon
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        66 10 Discover This festive season, a visit to the Christmas and Grand Hyatt Singapore will lead you to New Year cloud NINE or the gates of PETE'S. celebrations Either way, you get to heaven. made For reservations or enquiries m heaven. on festive menus at mezza9 and Pete's Place, please call
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      Precious and few
      389 11 Each Christmas, two well-known brands come up with limited edition items to die for! Elegant Estee Lauder and funky Swatch may seem to be at opposite ends of the style But come Christmas, both have the same idea limited edition beauties. At Lauder, it's their solid perfume
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        474 11 O% DO mas Ureat CTrom Swensen 's Swensen's brings you a truly festive spread this X'mos. Just visit my Swensen's outlet and we'll cook up a memorable meal for your X'mas celebration! EhTib .^j i, <-'*« a•- tB "{■'9 '*(>« B^ \9B :iM^M. ii<*.~' ''?^J*^sty%;'^' «l6sfcs*-'PB SM^3-^I Jt**J*& Rl Peppercorn
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      Lock icon Facing up to Christmas
      775 12 Christmas is almost upon us. But are you looking forward to or dreading the festive season? Christmas is supposed to be a magical, wonderful, enjoyable time. But for a number of people, the very thought of it instils fear and panic. Instead of love and goodwill,
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      370 12 It's meant to be about family, good food, loving and giving. Here's how to make sure it is! Don't waste your holiday by feeling tense. Resolve to make your Christmas different this year by following some common sense guidelines. Then sit back, relax and
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        145 12 Jf Win holiday vouchers f worth up to $10,000 at Royal Selangor A<j We're sending our customers away this Christmas. From now till 31 December, every $50 you spend at Royal Selangor or W=J Royal Doulton outlets gives you a chance to win holiday vouchers worth r up to $10,000.
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        192 12 ;-"vs3aß M -•■■"'^^^^^-■■■^tk Once again, Christmas at The Oriental promises to be superlative m every way. (Penguin suits are optional.) Feel free to dress to suit the fun times m store. You won't feel out of place if your mood suggests the unconventional. For the amusement of traditionalists and children
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      Carols for rockers
      1120 14  -  MARK PESTANA and swingers, and fans of jazz and country music, and NewAgers, and anyone who wants CDs that tip traditional Christmas music on its head! By Mark's high five I guess I am still a traditionalist when it comes to Christmas music So here are my
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      Free performances to
      231 16  -  SUSAN TSANG Exhausted from all that frantic shopping? Then sit down (or find somewhere to stand), relax and be By Preparing for Christmas is not all shopping. To make the marathon buying trips easier, shopping centres are organising a range of entertainment, most of it free. As
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      112 16 Get one of these three soft toys m its ovvn mug free! Today only, one Watson's store is giving away 200 of these furry cuties worth SIO each. Here's what to do: Spot the six clue boxes with the Watson's logo scattered throughout this Christmas special
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      Meet this Wacky foursome at Clarke Quay.
      366 16 Starting with songs by Rodgers and Hammerstein and Stephen Sondheim, their performances will gradually make way for British imports like Phantom of the Opera. Evita, Miss Saigon and Les Miserables. Just to make sure the cultural tour is complete, music from movies, TV
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      244 17 entertained by soothing music and lots more. On Dec 19 and 20, itil be dance and guitar performances. Even on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day itself, there'll be a capella and choir performances at 4 pm and 8 pm. Perhaps the most elaborate range of Christmas entertainment
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      Quickie desserts
      376 17 Yummy winners for a rush gift or when unexpected guests turn up. Save yourself from the kitchen this season. By all means show off your cooking skills, but cheat a bit by buying an off-the-shelf dessert or concocting your own from ready-made eats. We got the following recommendations
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      111 18 If I were rich. Some deliriously sinful indulgences to drool over —plus some practical ideas for the almost-there. Meistw organiser Bk nappg BL $510 (wm MontlHJ Happy Day gold-plated alarm clock with cabochon stones, $910, Chopard shops. Trinity white gold triple-ring engraved with the words Gold, Love and Trinity, $1,325,
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      Precious time
      233 18 Precious time Money alone won't buy you Swatch's latest limited edition watch, which is a gem literally. Nuit Etoilee (French for starry night) is the luxurious addition to Swatch's Skin line, the world's slimmest ever plastic wristwatch. Each numbered watch has a cluster of 21 diamonds embedded round the dial
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      199 19 Today's male is Boss but he's man enough to have feelings too If there's one scent designed to appeal to the New Age man, it's the latest Hugo Boss fragrance, targetted at the male with new ideas, new values and new attitudes. A man of the new
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      1025 19  -  SUSAN TSANG Movie, TV and cartoon characters are joining Santa to keep the children mesmerised while parents shop By This Christmas season, while parents go dashing about to find friends and family that special gift, they will at least have help with restless children. During these holidays,
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      561 20  -  VERONICA KOH By Kids get special mention at Robinson's this Chrsitmas. Spend $30 or more at either the children's or toys' departments and they will get a beautifully-illustrated The Wonder of Christmas colouring book and compact disc, compliments of the store. The Wonder of
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      864 21  - S-t-r-e-t-c-h your dollar CHEN JINGWEN ...and still have a good time! Here's how to enjoy Christmas without hurting your wallet. Byi If you are saddled with worries about not having enough money for your Christmas celebration, what with the impending wage cuts just round the corner, there is hope yet.
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      1093 22  -  GRAHAM PAYNE If you re stuck for a suitable present for someone, don't panic. The answer is m their star sign, says a top British astrologer. By Is Christmas one giant gift headache for you? Solve your problems by checking up on the birthdays of
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      185 22 Er... isn't it Silent Night? Guess the favourite Christmas song titles hidden m the wordy versions. Answers below. 1. Exclamation To Move Hither The Entire Assembly Of Those Who Are Loyal In Their Belief 2. Embellish Interior Passageways 3. First-Person Singular Experiencing An Hallucinatory Phenomenon Of A Natal Celebration Devoid
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        134 22 X^mas Warehouse Sale Wide range of Italy Taiwan ceiling and wall lights are also available while stocks last! POWSEN ELECTRIC (S) PTE LTD No. 1, Jalan Berseh #01-16/17 New World Centre Singapore *****7. Tel: *****00 Business Hours: 11.30 am 9.00 pm THE FURNITURE LINE CANE COLLECTION (colour: Green, h Natural,
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      717 23  -  JEAN FIELDING Give toddlers toys they will love. They'll learn to use their bodies, to think, plan, explore and stretch their imagination B,j A good toy should offer stimulation m its shape, colour, texture and size. It should provide activity, however basic or complex. Play is a
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