The Straits Times, 12 December 2002

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  • 30 1 The Straits Times PACIFIC AREA NEWSPAPER OF THE YEAR/ Established 1845 ThurSUciy December 12, 2002 104 Pages m five parts mita (P) 094/03/2002 A Singapore Press Holdings publication \J\J Cents
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  • 577 1 N. Korea ship with hidden missiles seized Spanish Navy fires warning shots to stop the ship, carrying 15 Scud missiles and bound for Yemen, m the Arabian Sea MADRID A North Korean ship with 15 Scud missiles stashed away under bags of cement was intercepted m the Arabian Sea yesteraay.
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  • 488 1  - Shock tactic to steer teens away from sex LIANG HWEE TING §1 CONVINCED that a picture is worth a thousand words, Singapore's health authorities will, m the new school year, show 15-year-olds the horror of sex diseases. The Secondary 3 students will see graphic images of body parts disfigured and
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    • 95 1 TERROR REACH: Jemaah islamiaKs three-year bombing campaign before Bali blasts page 3 Is r w i^bbP^* -t^^iSy^ Jb^^B Our best kept secret is out: vytiff-lbj 100% meat. L>* J225' jSM > fe v. BS> \^^bW ZJmmmW STo have great taste, you have to have teal taste. That's why our fish,
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  • NEWS FLASH
    • 74 2 FREE SHOW AT THE ESPLANADE CHINESE festivities ushering m the Year of the Goat next month will take visitors from a carnival at Marina Promenade into the plush Concert Hall at the Esplanade Theatres On The Bay. A song-and-dance troupe from China's Hunan province will perform the main show
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    • 74 2 TECH SCIENCE ULTRASOUND TO KILL CANCER CELLS RESEARCHERS here are refining techniques which use sound waves to kill tumours. This potential breakthrough m treating cancer patients will do away with the risk and pain of conventional surgery. Beaming high-intensity waves of ultrasound through the skin is akin to focusing the
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    • 78 2 GLIMMER OF HOPE IN ACEH ON MONDAY, the Indonesian government and the Free Aceh Movement signed a peace agreement m Geneva. Given the long-standing animosity between the Acehnese and the central government, will there be a real and lasting peace? One cannot be sure. But both sides have come
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    • 90 2 YOUNG HAVE THEIR INTERESTS THE National Youth Achievement Award Council writes to say that the declining participation of youth m clan associations and the struggle of grassroots bodies to attract younger leaders do not necessarily mean that young people are apathetic. There is a rising number of interest-driven hobby
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    • 62 2 TAKING OFF HIS RED SHOES THE Singapore Dance Theatre's second season of The Red Shoes that opens tonight at the Esplanade has added significance for lead dancer Jeffrey Tan, 34 he is taking his final bow after 13 years with the SDT. He is leaving Singapore next year to
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    • Article, Illustration
      125 2 She may not have found her size of skirt, but Florentina Husandy, 14, got 10 free textbooks. Obese Thais cause concern THE recent death of a 17-year-old schoolgirl after a botched liposuction operation has highlighted the rise m obesity among Thais, a problem largely ignored despite warnings m recent
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    • 194 2 School uniforms for the needy MANY parents who thronged the Jurong Spring Community Club at Jurong West Street 52 for free, recycled textbooks yesterday were pleasantly surprised to find that school uniforms were available too. Princess Elizabeth Primary, Fairfield Methodist Primary, De La Salle Secondary, Juying Secondary and Bukit
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    • 75 2 ALLIANCE TO HELP UNITED FELLOW Star Alliance members are not sitting by idle as the failure of United Airlines looms. Germany's Lufthansa is looking at ways to offer financial assistance to the American carrier without putting itself at any additional risk. The other members of the 14-airline alliance, which
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    • 88 2 BRITAIN TIGHTENS RAPE LAW A RAPE will be treated as a rape and it does not matter even if the act is committed by the victim's husband or boyfriend, a top British judge has ruled. In issuing the first sentencing guideline on sex crimes for 20 years, Britain's Lord
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    • 154 2 CHINESE FARMERS IH TROUBLE EXACTLY a year after China's entry into the World Trade Organisation, farmers are beginning to feel the pressure. They are having to change the type of crops they grow and improve the quality to compete with foreign farm products, all while government farm subsidies are
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    • 54 2 SIHCHI SIGHS ZHANG SI S-LEAGUE newcomer Sinchi is set to make a splash with its first major signing for next season. It has secured the services of China national Under-20 goalkeeper Zhang Si. The 19-year-old, from Chinese A Division club Beijing Guoan, is touted as one of China's top
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    • 96 2 MAIN Prime 3,4,6 World 7-19 Editorial 20 Commentary 20.21 Forum 22,25 HOME Home Hl-H7 Tech Science HB-Hl2 ASIA/SPORTS/ MONEY Asia Al China A2 Asia A4-A6 S-EAsia AB,A9 Malaysia AlO Sports... All-Al3 Money... Al5-A2O IJFE! The Buzz L 2 Comics L 4 Cover story L5-L8 Fashion. LlO-Ll5 Cinema guide L16.L17 What's
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  • PRIME NEWS
    • 522 3  -  DERWIN PEREIRA Terror group's net has spread wide m the region, says an international research group which has revealed its workings Ku IVDONFSIACORRFSPONDFNT JAKARTA The devastating Bali blasts followed about 50 other bombings or attempted attacks m Indonesia, planned or carried out by the
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    • 572 3  -  ALFRED LEE By THE STRAITS TIMES EUROPE BUREAU LONDON Prime Minister Tony Blair's wife Cherie has appeared on television, admitting tearfully to making mistakes over the purchase of two luxury apartments, which has become the subject of 10 days of British media frenzy. Mrs
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    • 353 4 China's bold soccer plan: Train 6m teens Youngsters from 6,000 schools will take part m a scheme over three years m a bid to put China among top soccer nations LONDON China's dreams of "doing a South Korea" or "a Japan" at future World Cup finals have been given a
      AFP  -  353 words
    • 452 4  -  LIM HSIN HIN By] SHIPPING coordinator Yeo Thye Whe, 44, jumped out of a second-floor window early yesterday morning to escape a blaze that razed a row of prewar shophouses near Jalan Sultan. "It was around 3 am. I woke up when I
      TAN SHZREE  -  452 words
    • 467 6 The US warning of retaliation m a policy statement is seen as directed mainly at Iraq, which it wants to see disarmed WASHINGTON The White House has warned Iraq and other potential foes that it may retaliate with "overwhelming force" including a possible
      AP; AFP; TAN SUAN ANN  -  467 words
    • 202 6 ROME The Italian government plans to mortgage many of its best publiclyowned properties including palaces, Venetian islands, forts and the national gallery, according to a newspaper report yesterday. Britain's Telegraph newspaper said Legambiente, a pressure group opposed to the scheme, had released a
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    • 48 6 THE arrow tells the tale: Fish to the right. But these anglers born sceptics, perhaps dropped their lines pointedly to the left at the Lower Peirce Reservoir early yesterday morning. Certainly, no one can accuse them of swallowing instructions hook, line and sinker.
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  • WORLD
    • 465 7 Rape by husband now same as rape by strangers British landmark ruling No. 1 The victim's relationship to the offender should not influence the sentencing m rape cases, says Chief Justice Woolf LONDON Rape by the victim's husband or boyfriend should be treated the same as rape by people outside
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    • 34 7 ELIZABETH and Michael Bellinger pictured outside the House of Lords where next month they will plead the case for legal recognition of their 20-year marriage. Elizabeth used to be a man. annanova.com
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    • 364 7 British landmark ruling N0.2 Strasbourg decision likely to pave the way on privacy rights LONDON British courts are expected to discard a 30--year-old ruling prohibiting transsexuals from changing their birth certificates and marrying m their adopted sex. The anticipated move follows a recent
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    • 621 8  -  GRACE SUNG With 10 new member nations joining, the European Union should be more than happy but haggling over aid is spoiling all that BY EUROPE CORRESPONDENT BRUSSELS This week's European Union summit is supposed to be an occasion to celebrate the joining of
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    • 251 8 BRUSSELS Mr Romano Prodi's authority as president of the European Commission has been undermined by a serious dispute with his most senior colleagues. The dispute centres on a decision by Mr Prodi to secretly commission a draft blueprint of a future European
      The Financial Times; AP  -  251 words
    • 599 10 Seizure of dossier had UN go-ahead: US Row Over Iraqi Weapons Report Officials dismiss tampering charge and say the UN believed only US could photocopy the voluminous file SIGHTS M We assisted in ensuring the safeguards against release, transmission of proliferation-sensitive information, making sure that that wasn't jeopardised. Copies had
      AP; AFF  -  599 words
    • 344 10 US seeks clampdown on Iraq's import list UNITED NATIONS The United States has presented the UN Security Council with a list of 36 items it wants reviewed before Iraq can import them, including antibiotics, broadcast equipment and heavy tyres that could be used for military vehicles. US Undersecretary of State
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    • 599 11  - Baghdad's weapon of mass diversion ASAD LATIF NEWS ANALYSIS Bf The 12,000-page dossier on its arms programme is aimed at the heart of Security Council unity WHILE Iraq's 12,000--page response to the United Nations' demand for a dossie on its arms programmes has to be scrutinised to find out what
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    • 401 11 SIGHTS SADDAM BAGHDAD President Saddam Hussein demanded improvements m the battle-readiness of Iraqi troops as he gathered top commanders, including his sons Uday and Qusay, amid a mounting US military buildup m the region. Mr Saddam hailed the efforts of commanders and
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    • 800 12  -  JEFF WATERS It has only made left-wing leaders more hostile and his grip on them is being eroded by new EU laws FOR THE STRAITS TIMES LONDON The political inferno sparked by Britain's recent firefighters' strike may appear to have been quenched but discontent
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    • 46 12 ARMY fire trucks manned by British soldiers were used by Prime Minister Tony Blair to break the recent firefighters' strike. With firemen refusing to attend to blazes, the soldiers were widely praised for maintaining a relatively low number of fire-related deaths.
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    • WORLD FILE
      • 41 12 A US federal appeals court has reversed a lower court ruling that found the federal death penalty unconstitutional. The appeals court said a precedent set by the US Supreme Court prohibits it from upholding the ruling. AP
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      • 48 12 MANY chickens and turkeys sold m the US cany bacteria resistant to antibiotics used to combat fowl infections such as salmonella, the most frequent cause of bacterial food poisoning. Laboratory tests on 200 name-brand chickens showed 95 per cent carried antibiotic-resis-tant bacteria. AP
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      • 58 12 FOUR British passengers on a flight from the Canary Islands restrained a 38-year-old man after a disturbance, said police, who arrested him when he arrived m England. A police spokesman said the man, from Kingston Upon Hull, m north-east England, allegedly started to shout and
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      • 75 12 A LAX Federal Aviation Authority and shoddy maintenance practices by Alaska Airlines led to the crash of an airliner oh Jan 31, 2000, off the California coast that killed all 88 people aboard. The National Transportation Safety Board said insufficient lubrication .led to excessive
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      • 70 12 A MASTER plan for th^ World Trade Center site is set to be completed by Jan 31 under an acceler^ ated schedule. The plan wi\ include details on tberlocation of a memorial, where the transportation hubs will be placed, the estimated
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    • 128 16 Prestige oil leaks could last three years MADRID The sunken tanker, Prestige, is leaking 125 tonnes of oil a day and could continue to do so for the next three years, according to the head of a Spanish scientific commission. The tanker is leaking oil from nine cracks m the
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    • 391 16 Supreme Court goes on strike as well in Venezuela The move follows the decision of the pro-Chavez Congress to fire the court's vice-president saying he wasn't qualified CARACAS Venezuela's Supreme Court has stopped hearing cases, citing political harassment and condemning violence by unidentified gunmen during a strike led by the
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    • Article, Illustration
      14 16 REUTERS The four-star general gives a newly-assigned navy petty officer a friendly hug.
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    • 173 16 HE LIKES LOW MEDIA PROFILE CAMP AS SAYLIYAH (Q^tar) Although he is the commander-in-chief of the US Forces m the Gulf, General Tommy Franks is Mr Nice Guy to all his men. In fact, he would go to the extent of
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    • 97 16 LOS ANGELES Singer Natalie Cole and her sister, Carole, have taken part m a ceremony to rename a post office for their father, the late Nat "King" Cole, m the neighbourhood where he resettled his family m 1948. The former Oakwood Postal Station serves
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    • 106 16 BERLIN Renowned Nazi-era film maker Ms Leni Riefenstahl has called off a personal appearance at the opening of a major exhibition of her work. Ms Riefenstahl, 100, was "not feeling great", a spokesman for the House of German History m Bonn said yesterday. She had
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    • 78 16 NEW ORLEANS Poet and painter Stan Rice, husband of novelist Anne Rice, died earlier this week of brain cancer. He was 60. Ms Rice once wrote of her husband: "He's a model to me of a man who doesn't look to heaven or hell to
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    • 66 16 Baywatch actress Pamela Anderson and her ex-husband, Tommy Lee, have won a lawsuit against an Internet company which has been ordered to pay them U*****,000 (Ssl.3 million) damages for selling a video of the couple's sexual escapades. The 1996 film has become one of the world's best-selling sex videos. Conservative
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    • 42 16 Quoteworthy If anyone m this room thinks he can do better, then let him. It was I, and not the SPD, who won the election' German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder reminding his lieutenants m the Social Democratic Party (SPD) about who is boss.
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    • 419 18 Vanessa Redgrave's support for top Chechen envoy Zakayev could damage ties between London and Moscow LONDON Top Chechen envoy Akhmed Zakayev whose extradition has been requested by Russia is receiving support from a prominent British actress and other luminaries. Actress and peace campaigner
      AFP; REUTERS  -  419 words
    • 214 18 US Republican in trouble over 'racist' remarks WASHINGTON A top lawmaker from President George W. Bush's Republican Party faced scathing criticism and angry calls for his resignation m response to comments some have labelled as "racist". Senate Minority Leader Trent Lott has since apologised for his controversial remarks last week
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    • 458 19 Voice Of Reform broadcasts non-stop via satellite and also 2 hours daily on short-wave. It wants ordinary Saudis to push for change DUBAI Saudi dissidents have launched a radio station to challenge Saudi Arabia's ruling royals and spark reforms within the secretive country,
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    • 291 19 Prominent Iranian pollster accused of CIA links TEHERAN A prominent Iranian pollster has pleaded not guilty to charges of selling classified information to institutes with alleged links to the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and said there was no law banning contact with foreign scientific centres. Hossein Ali Qazian and
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    • 56 19 A WHITE dove an international symbol of peace perches on a ledge of an apartment building m the Gaza Strip as thousands of mourners stream past below. They are taking part m a funeral procession for Palestinians killed during an incursion by Israeli troops
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    • 373 19 SHUFFLE IN LABOUR PARTY JERUSALEM Israel's moderate Labour Party dumped its most prominent dove and added a hawkish newcomer the former chief of the Mossad spy service m choosing candidates for parliament m next month's general election. The Labour vote was held
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  • COMMENTARY ANALYSIS
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      • 628 20 UNITED States President George W. Bush has changed his economic team. The markets reacted positively to the sacking of Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill and National Economic Council head Lawrence Lindsey, but negatively to news that Mr Bush will nominate railroad executive John Snow to replace Mr O'Neill.
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    • 618 20  -  KING ABDULLAH II Bu OF JORDAN LAST week marked the end of Ramadan, when Muslims take time to reflect upon the values of our faith: compassion, goodwill and respect for others. These are core ideals m Islam, the faith that my
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    • 821 20  - Will there be peace in Aceh LEO SURYADINATH *2 ON DEC 9, the Indonesian government and the representative of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) eventually signed a peace agreement, known as the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement, m Geneva. Unlike previous peace agreements, many hailea this as a "landmark" treaty, as
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    • 889 20  -  DAVID KOH §i THE CONTRADICTION BETWEEN ALLIANCE WITH AMERICA AND FRIENDSHIP AND COMMUNITY WITH SOUTH-EAST ASIA IS A BALANCE THAT IS DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN, EVEN BY THE BEST OF AUSTRALIAN DIPLOMATS. WHILE Sydney burns m a ring of bush fires, Australia itself is feeling
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    • 794 21  -  DANIEL LYNCH B| CONTRARY to popular wisdom, Chinese efforts to control the Internet and other new media are not doomed to fail. China's government has lost much control over the information and images circulating through Chinese society, but it still is capable of preventing any
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    • 715 21  - White House still stuck in Ford era MAUREEN DOWD Bi, THE NEW YORK TIM ES WASHINGTON Some hush-hush bangbang is going on at United States Vice-President Dick Cheney's house: big blasts twice a day, morning and night, that cause the whole neighbourhood to quake and shake. Rattled neighbours cannot learn
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  • FORUM
    • 769 23 I REFER to the article, "Film-makers m the spotlight with new media board" (ST, Dec 10). It is necessary to consider how far the Media Development Authority Board represents "a cross-section of Singapore society". Similarly, it is important for journalists and other media professionals to
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    • 129 23 Chairman: Dr Tan Chin Nam, Mita Permanent Secretary Mr Lim Hock Chuan, CEO, Singapore Broadcasting Authority Dr Abdul Razak Jr Omar, registrar m The Heart Institute Mr Frank Brown, president, MTV Networks Asia Ms Jennie Chua, President and CEO, Raffles International BG Jek
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    • 117 23 I REFER to the article, "Film-makers in the spotlight with new media board" (ST, Dec 10). One particular point that I found interesting was a remark by Mr Frank Brown, president of MTV Networks Asia, who said that "on the regulatory side, intellectual property goes
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    • 304 23 Groom corps of professional part-time actors I READ with much interest the finalisation of the make-up of the Media Development Authority (MDA) and, m particular, its emphasis on giving film-making a leg up. There is a ready pool of actors and actresses, from MediaCorp, MediaWorks and the stage, to fill
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    • 140 23 MANY retailers, big and small, have pledged to absorb the impending hike in the Goods, and Services Tax in order to boost consumer spending ("Some retailers to absorb increase"; ST, Dec 6). We will have to wait and see if they will keep their
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    • 376 24 Now is a good time to abolish estate duty ABOLISHING ESTATE DUTY WILL NOT ONLY ATTRACT FOREIGN INVESTMENTS BUT ALSO FOSTER HARD WORK, CREATION OF WEALTH AND FAMILY VALUES. I REFER to the debate on the impact of taxation on Singaporeans, and m particular to estate duty. Punitive interest is
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    • 719 24 Apathetic youths The key lies in engaging them THE article, "Apathetic youths? Not if there's interest and conviction" (ST, Dec 7), highlights an emerging trend among youths. As the article noted, there is declining participation m clan associations, and grassroots bodies are struggling to attract younger leaders. On the other
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    • 169 24 Australian dilemma: Asia or the West? I REFER to the column, "Australia's post-Bali rethink" (ST, Dec 8). Professor Anthony Milner, dean of Asian Studies at the Australian National University, is absolutely right. The Australian culture is very different from that m this part of the world. That, along with "historical
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    • 128 24 I REFER to the article, "O brother, I'm charmed" (ST, Dec 10), and would like to add that the Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund was not the only charity that benefited from the 'Timeless Jiangnan" Art Exhibition. An art book produced m
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  • The Straits Times home
    • 8 1 The Straits Times home Thursday, December 12, 2002
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    • 513 1  -  WONG SHER MAINE By HOUSEWIFE Roslinda Yusuff, 33, picked up two white shirts and a pair of navy blue shorts for her son Mohamed Zulkarnain yesterday, and it did not cost her a cent. Like
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      71 1 Juronq Spring Community Club (above), 9 am-5 pm Kampong Chai Chee Community Centre, 9 am-5 pm. Free books are available to all tomorrow; but Primary EM3 stream and Secondary Technical stream books have all been taken up. It's very helpful because I don't have to buy any
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    • 474 3 Free admission for Hunan troupe show at Concert Hall CHINESE festivities ushering m the Year of the Goat next month will take visitors from a carnival at Marina Promenade into the plush Concert Hall at the Esplanade Theatres On The Bay. A song-and-dance
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    • 153 3 A 47-YEAR-OLD motorist was arrested at the Woodlands Checkpoint on Tuesday night for tampering with the fuel gauge m his car. He had fitted his Honda Accord LX with a switch so it would look as if it held more petrol than it actually did,
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    • 435 3  -  LEE HUI C HIEF Two dentists and a cosmetic surgeon teamed up to form health-care chain which is now building a $12 million home «!L RECONSTRUCTING teeth, jaws and faces built a friendship between two dentists and a cosmetic surgeon and led to
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    • 469 3  - Catch this pole-dancer at the Bird Park SHARMILPAL KAUR Bu THESE guys pole-dance, fluff themselves up and make a lot of noise just to attract a female. But for all that, the 12Wired Bird of Paradise has never mated successfully m captivity until 1998, when the Jurong Bird Park succeeded
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    • 361 4 Youth took part in 5 robberies in a month The 18-year-old r who was on probation, was sentenced to II 1 2 years' jail and 24 strokes for the robberies and for stealing items from a car MUHAMMAD Halim Mahmood was 16 when he took part m his first crime.
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    • 180 4 THE Central Narcotics Bureau has arrested three suspected drug traffickers and seized heroin, cannabis and other drugs m an islandwide operation. The 25-hour Operation Dragnet, which ended yesterday, also rounded up 122 drug abusers, a bureau spokesman said. The first arrest took
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    • 369 5  - Man used parang to threaten unfair mum DAWN WONG Saying she favoured younger brother, he went on a rampage, throwing and breaking flower pots belonging to sibling and latter's neighbour Bi A MAN who was angry with his mother for favouring his younger brother complained that she was not fair
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    • 302 5 'Safe driver' fined for hitting ex-champ A YOUNG national serviceman who had received seven safe driving awards while m the army caused a road accident that killed an elderly pedestrian. The dead man was Mr Boey Chee Choon, 88, a national flyweight weightlifting champion m the late *****, who lived
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    • CASE FILE
      • 65 5 A COMPUTER worth $2,400 was stolen from a Jalan Sultan shophouse on Tuesday afternoon. The 49-year-old owner of the antique shop had locked up nis premises at 11.30 am on Tuesday. But he returned an hour later to find the rear window and door to the
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      • 95 5 A TIBS driver was charged m a district court yesterday with causing the death of a 75-year-old pedestrian along Upper Pickering Street a year ago. Khor Chee Keong, 29, allegedly failed to keep a proper lookout when the bus he was driving hit Mr Kho
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      • 88 5 AN UNEMPLOYED youth who used a knife to rob taxi drivers, was yesterday sentenced to 9V2 years' jail and 24 strokes of the cane. Mohammad Jeff Alfean Abdul Latip, 19, had earlier pleaded guilty to four charges of armed robbery, including one with hurt, and
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      • 59 5 A MOTORCYCLIST was killed on Tuesday m a collision with a car. The 42-year-old man was turning right from Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10 into Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3 when the accident occurred at 6 am. He died from his injuries at Tan Tock Seng
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    • 60 6 Jaya wants fair deal for women i" dMlrip (IJjflrtr loaays hup: tairulmurasu.asia 1 .com i .t home ,Uiwi\ call 6388 3838, 6736 0077 m I ax 6738 6477 WONG MAYE-E Making a splash, Mr Koh falls into the water while (from left) Mr Khoo, Mr Tang (partly hidden) and Miss
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    • 371 6 Khoo and crew jumping ship? If s just a drill Khoo Swee Chiow and team undergo safety course to prepare for attempt to sail round the world IN A worst-case scenario, a four-member Singapore crew that wants to sail around the world abandoned ship during a simulation that, however, hardly
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    • 156 6 INSTEAD of ferrying passengers, 42 Comfort cabbies will be making 250 trips until the end of the month to deliver 75,000 gifts to the needy. The items include gifts donated to The Boys' Brigade Sharity Gift Box 2002 and food hampers sponsored by
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    • TECH & SCIENCE
      • 593 8 Study on butterflies' flight may help m design of tiny flying robots which can be used for military surveillance PARIS Flying insects have long fascinated aircraft designers with their ability to hover apparently tirelessly, switch direction instantly or throw themselves into
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      • 35 8 'TJie fluttering ofbutterflies is not a random, erratic wandering, but results from the mastery of a ivide array of aerodynamic mechanisms. Oxford University zoologists Robert Srygley and Adrian Thomas reported m Nature
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      • 434 11  -  CHANG AI-LIEN High-intensity ultrasound can get rid of cancerous cells without a single scalpel incision, allowing patients to heal faster *f SIIKNiCI. CORRESPONDING RESEARCHERS here are refining techniques which use sound waves to kill tumours. This potential breakthrough m treating cancer patients will
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      • 24 11  -  Dr Chauhan The beams are lethal to the tumour. Its cells stopfiinctioning and the tissue is reabsorbed into the body m afeivweeks.'
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      • 222 11 New member added to dinosaur family SHENYANG Chinese archaeologists have declared that a fossil discovered m north-east China's Liaoning province belongs to a new species of ankylosaurus. Scientists named the new species "Crichtonsaurus bohlini gen. et sp. Nov.", according to sources with the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology (IVPP)
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      • 345 11 PARIS One of the strangest plants m the world mimics the smell of rotting horse flesh to lure blowflies, which it then traps m a love chamber to help it pollinate, scientists reported this week. The plant is the ap-propriately-named dead horse
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      • 547 12  - TO CLONE.. OR NOT TO CLONE CHANG AI- LIEN Stanford University m the US makes plans to clone human embryo Singapore researchers say move is premature and unnecessary SCIENCE CORRESPONDENT IF THERAPEUTIC CLONING BECOMES COMMON, THEN ITS VERY EASY TO GO DOWN THE SLIPPERY SLOPE TOWARDS REPRODUCTIVE CLONING.' Professor Ariff
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      • 532 12 Firm wins rights to new adult stem cell Versatile adult cells MULTIPOTENT adult progenitor cells come from the bone marrow off adults but seem to be as versatile as stem cells from embryos. That means that various types off tissue might one day be made from them, defying the conventional
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    • 403 7  - Going all out to protect S'pore from 'bad guys' JANENG Commendations go to national servicemen who are recalled to guard key areas after Sept 11 Bh WHEN K. Anil goes on a two-week national service stint, he tells his five-year-old daughter he is protecting the country from the bad guys.
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    • 277 7 THE opposition Workers' Party (WP) has questioned the High Court's decision to raise its fees from Monday. It doubts that raising the fees for launching lawsuits, filing documents and having a case heard will actually discourage people from wasting court time. Under the
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    • 38 1 NO LOVE LOST 'The females are all single mothers. Dr Wong Ron Mini, executive director of the Jurong Bird Park, on the breeding habits of the Birds of Paradise, one of the most popular sights at the park
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  • The Straits Times asia
    • 8 1 The Straits Times asia Thursday, December 12, 2002
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    • 768 1  -  EDWARD TANG Battle of the bulge A STUDY conducted by the Health Ministry some years ago had showed one in 12 people in Thailand was overweight. Weight-induced ailments are believed to cost the government some 14 billion baht (S$575 million) a year. There were
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    • CHINA
      • 658 2 Many have to switch from growing grains to fruits and vegetables instead as well as raise the quality to compete globally SHUNYI (China) Standing near his family's freshly-har-vested cornfield, Mr Ma Qjngwang acknowledged he has no choice but to change the way his
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      • 59 2 AFP UNDER pressure to switch to new crops, Mr Ma (left) and Mr Zheng survey their harvested fields m the Beijing suburb of Shunyi. They are used to growing corn, now m surplus and not profitable. They must also deal with higher fanning standards
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      • 52 2 Help for farmers CHINA has gradually cut agricultural import tariffs from an average of 45 per cent m the past few years to 17.6 per cent this year. Quotas for the import of foreign products are currently kept at 3 to 20 per cent of China's total production, depending on
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      • 154 2 GENEVA World Trade Organisation (WTO) members largely welcomed China's efforts to implement trade rules during its first year of membership but raised a handful of concerns, trade sources said. Despite highlighting worries on aspects of market access as well as trade m goods and services,
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      • 270 2 HK-China border to stay open 24 hours HONGKONG Pedestrians will be able to cross between Hongkong and mainland China 24 hours a day by the end of next month, Hongkong's chief executive said yesterday. The Lok Ma ChauHuanggang foot crossing to the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen will be opened
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    • NORTH KOREAN MISSILE SEIZURE
      • 378 4 US officials say Scud discovery was no surprise, while France and Britain call on Pyongyang to stop selling missiles DJIBOUTI Top US officials lashed out at North Korea following the seizure of the Scud missiles m the Arabian Sea as they reiterated
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      • 177 4 SEOUL South Korea yesterday reacted cautiously to news of the seizure of Scud missiles believed to be from North Korea. "We are watching developments closely. There is nothing we can say at this stage," said a senior government official. A senior Foreign Ministry
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      • 165 4 In Tokyo: Shock, then a call for cool-headedness TOKYO Reports of the seizure of a dozen Scud missiles, believed to be from North Korea, sent Shockwaves through the Japanese government yesterday. But Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi urged restraint and coolheadedness m dealing with the bombshell. "First of all, we must
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      • 346 4 SEOUL The billion-dollar missile trade of a bankrupt North Korea is unlikely to be disrupted by reports that it has been caught exporting Scud missiles. The seizure of a ship off the Horn of Africa reportedly carrying 15 North Korean Scud
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      • 576 5 How the US may deal with North Korea Missile discovery may lead to calls for Washington to take its gloves off when dealing with Pyongyang NEWS ANALYSIS HONGKONG The discovery of Scud missiles on a ship bound from North Korea to Yemen could not have come at a worse time
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    • ASIA
      • 465 6  -  LAWRENCE CHUNG Medical Bungles Scandal Unqualified doctors and drug dispensers probably cause over 8,000 deaths each year, says an agency seeking reforms Hu THE STRAITS TIMES TAIWAN Bl KKU TAIPEI In Taiwan, it is not uncommon for unqualified doctors to "rent" a licence
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      • 143 6 TAIPEI Four Taiwan-bred kinkajous, or honey bears, have been given to the Beijing Zoo m the first cross-strait exchange involving animals, a Taipei Zoo official said yesterday. The four kinkajous, aged between six and 10 years, were airfreighted to Beijing on Tuesday as the first step
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        29 6 This new electronic voting machine will allow the results of today's watershed Gujarat election to be known within a few hours after the start of counting. Reuters
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      • 330 6 Innocent girls are tortured by police until they "confess" to having sold sex BEIJING A public outcry has erupted m China's state media and its Internet chatrooms after reports that police have arrested several virgin girls this year on prostitution charges
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      • ASIA FILE
        • 49 6 A REWARD of 20 million rupees (*****,000) has been offered for the capture of Indian forest bandit Koose Munis wamy Veerappan. Police made the offer after discovering the bullet-riddled and mutilated body of a politician allegedly abducted by Veerappan nearly four months ago. AP
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        • 41 6 DHAKA yesterday released two European journalists from detention and ordered them deported. Briton Zaiba Naz Malik and Italian Leopoldo Bruno Sorrentino are accused of preEaring documentaries that ilsely portray the nation as a haven for terrorists. AP
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        • 39 6 THE hardline Lashkar-e-Tai-ba's founder Hafiz Mohammad Saeed has married the widow of a guerilla. He took her as a second wife "to give protection" to her and her five children, said his spokesman yesterday. AFP
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        • 42 6 THE Budget deficit has forced Hongkongto close four immigration offices and six registries of births, deaths and marriages, Apple Daily reported. The move is expected to reduce government expenses by more than HK$26 million (555.9 million) per year.
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        • 33 6 TAIWAN HIT BY DROUGHT FEARS WATER levels at two of Taiwan's largest reservoirs are dangerously low, raising fears of another drought. It has occurred just months after emergency water rationing was lifted. AP
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    • TERROR IN THE REGION AND BEYOND
      • 515 8  - Use of force must be subject to international law LUZ BAGUIORO DPM Tan says countries have a right to defend themselves but global cooperation is the best way to thwart terrorism *9 PHILIPPINES CORRESPONDENT MANILA Countries have the right 10 defend themselves against terrorists but the use 01 force should
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      • 392 8  -  BRENDAN PEREIRA B\, MALAYSIA CORRKSPONDKNT KUALA LUMPUR Another piece of the Oct 12 Bali bombing puzzle has fallen into place with an admission by a suspected Malaysian militant that he paid US$3O,OOO (5553,000) to the alleged bombers. Wan Mm Wan Mat
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      • 61 8 Ji ops chief moved to Bali INDONESIAN police yesterday mounted a maior security operation as the alleged operations chief of the Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) regional terror network was moved to Bali for questioning about the October blast there. Mukhlas, alias Ali Ghufron, was among eight handcuffed or chained men who
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      • 33 8 INDONESIAN police said yesterday they had arrested Agung Abdul Hamid, a key suspect m last week's bombings on the eastern island of Sulawesi and were transferring him to Bali.
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      • 32 8 CITING security concerns, the Japanese Embassy m Manila said yesterday it was cancelling a reception with about 500 guests to celebrate Emperor Akihito's birthday scheduled for next Tuesday. AP
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      • 60 8 Restoring tourism INDONESIA yesterday opened a two-day special meeting attended by senior officials from the region and Japan to work out ways to restore regional tourism following the Bali bomb blast m October. "We can never predict a possible attack, we are all potential targets of that threat," said Indonesian
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    • SOUTH-EAST ASIA
      • 529 9  -  ROBERT GO Indonesia plans to crack down on its idle civil servants, who are notorious for skipping the office THE STRAITS TIMES INDONESIA BIREU JAKARTA The Indonesian government is getting tough on errant civil servants with a new reprimand-and-sack policy to rein m officials who
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      • 201 9 Massive mudslide in East Java resort area lolls 22 JAKARTA A mudslide triggered by days of heavy rain swept through a hotspring resort area full of vacationers m Indonesia's East Java province yesterday, killing at least 22 people and injuring four, police said. Heavy rain caused a rocky cliff above
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      • REGIONAL FILE
        • 63 9 UNCOVERED: PLOT TO KILL LAWMAKER PHILIPPINE Justice Secretary Hernando Perez revealed yesterday that police had uncovered an assassination plot against him, either by criminal organisations or politicians he had prosecuted. Police had advised him to boost his personal security and take precautionary measures after uncovering the plot to assassinate him
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        • 53 9 AN EARTHQUAKE measuring 5.7 rocked a remote region m Indonesia's Papua province yesterday, causing residents to flee their homes. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties from the quake, which was centred about 90 km south of Nabire town, said the Meteorology and
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        • 58 9 SIX people were killed and 23 injured, including two South Koreans, when a tourist bus travel- ling to Bangkok from the southern Thai resort town of Krabi overturned, highway police said yesterday. A burst tyre had caused the bus to crash m Chumphon province,
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        • 64 9 ABOUT 350 workers m two garment-manufac-turing companies m Ho Chi Minh City were hospitalised with food poisoning after eating lunch prepared by a local restaurant, state media said yesterday. All had eaten a lunch that included pumpkin soup, pork, eggs, fish and cabbage cooked by a
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        • 50 9 THAILAND yesterday proposed setting up a joint border patrol force with Myanmar to control rampant drug trafficking. Deputy Prime Minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh said he had invited General Khin Nyunt, the No 3 leader m the Myanmar government, to visit Thailand to discuss the drug problem. AP
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    • MALAYSIA
      • 583 10  -  LESLIE LAU Veteran MCA leader Yap Pian Hon r also a foe of the party president, is blamed for the proliferation of vice dens m his constituency By IN KI'AI.A LUMPUR THE political mud-slinging between rival factions of the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA)
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      • MALAYSIA FILE
        • 56 10 THE Perak government has taken a cue from Selangor to make its selection procedure for state awards more stringent, particularly those carrying the honour of "Datuk". Mentri Besar Tajol Rosli Ghazali said the state government will ensure the candidates proposed to the Sultan of
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        • 53 10 FIVE people were injured, one of them seriously, when the tour bus they were m crashed into a drain along the North-South Highway near the Pedas-Linggi Toll Plaza early today. The bus with 30 passengers was travelling from Ipoh to Johor Bahru when the
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        • 51 10 POLICE m Malacca have arrested a 32-year-old man, with a history of mental illness, who is suspected of murdering his mother by repeatedly stabbing her with a knife following an argument which ensued after she refused to give him money. New Straits
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        • 71 10 54.7 M WORTH OF DAMAGE IN KL FIRE A FIRE swept through a fourstorey building housing dozens of homes, offices and a budget hotel leaving a trail of destruction worth an estimated RMIO million (554.7 million) m Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, on Tuesday. A Fire and Rescue Department skylift was used
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        • 44 10 POLICE yesterday found skeletal remains believed to be that of an 18-year-old girl who had been missing since Oct 1. The bones were recovered under a hut near a pomelo orchard m Ampang. The Star Asia News Network
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        27 10 NEW STRAITS TIMES Nurhamidah was 18 months old when she and her mum were pulled from the rubble of a collapsed condo nine years ago.
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      • 177 10 KUALA LUMPUR Former CID chief Zaman Khan is on a personal crusade to find an 11-year-old girl whom he helped to rescue from the rubble of Highlana Towers nine years ago yesterday. One block of the condominium complex collapsed when it was
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      • 220 10 KUALA TERENGGANU Terengganu has no immediate plans to enforce Islamic laws passed by the State Assembly m July. Mentri Besar Abdul Hadi Awang said the state government would instead send a delegation to some West Asian countries, including Saudi Arabia, to study the implementation of
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      • 120 10 Manila rules out rape row apology KUALA LUMPUR The Philippines will not apologise to Malaysia for triggering a diplomatic row over the alleged rape of a 13-year-old girl initially believed to be Filipino, a Philippine official said yesterday. The dispute surrounding the girl, who has since been found to be
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    • The Straits Times sports
      • 118 11 BASKETBALL CHINESE basketball player Yao Ming (left) is clearly becoming a giant hit with his Houston Rockets team-mates with every game. The 2.26m-tall centre scored six crucial points m the fourth quarter on Tuesday to help the Rockets beat the Sacramento Kings
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      • 388 11  -  G. SIVAKKUMARAN SOCCER Spore has lots to improve on despite 2-0 win over a weak Philippines Bu SINGAPORE was given a wake-up call ahead of next week's Tiger Cup by the Philippines as it struggled to beat the soccer minnow
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      • 97 11 HOME BOYS: Heading to Bangkok HOME United's Under-15teamis heading to Bangkok to take part m the annual Wang Ngam Tournament. The team, made up of players between the ages of 12 and 15, will play against five youth teams from Thailand and the region. Homes operations officer Wilfred Dennis said
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      • 658 11  -  MARC LIM §IL Then, after 71 minutes, the host took the lead. Goncalves punished a Philippine defensive error and scored from two metres out. The Lions pushed on, but were rewarded only m injury time when Indra, who replaced Grabovac, doubled the scoreline with a
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      • 266 11 SQUASH CHENNAI (India) James Willstrop crushed compatriot Peter Barker m the final of the Men's World Junior Squash Championship to cap a glittering junior career. The British and European junior champion won 9-0, 9-3, 9-1 m just 28 minutes on Monday to become the
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      • 475 11 GOLF PUERTO VALLARTA (Mexico) American Ryder Cup stars Phil Mickelson and David Toms will start as favourites for the World Cup, which takes place from today to Sunday. They proved a worthy partnership at the Ryder Cup showdown against Europe m September,
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      • 444 12 No change in Reds' style despite dismal run LONDON Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier has vowed to stick to his principles even though his team has suffered a slump m form. Having topped the English Premiership at the beginning of last month, his side has failed to win its last four
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      • 864 12  -  JEFFREY LOW SOCCER Mid-season blues also affect 10-man Valencia as the teams draw 0-0 SOCCER CORRESPONDENT MID-SEASON blues have struck two of Europe's top clubs, resulting m a Champions League case of what it should have been yesterday morning (Singapore time). Riddled with mistakes, jammed
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      • 513 12 AMSTERDAM AS Roma coach Fabio Capello admitted he was grappling with the unfamiliar experience of a run of losses m the Champions League after his side went down 1-2 to Ajax Amsterdam. Goals from Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Jari Litmanen sent the Italians to
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      • 547 12 BASKETBALL NBA: Portland 98 Washington 79. New York 97 Seattle 80, Memphis 107 Miami 96. Chicago 107 Orlando 87. Dallas 122 LA Clippers 95. Houston 103 Sacramento 96. Golden State 106 LA Lakers 102. CRICKET Third day of first Test m Dhaka: Bangladesh 139 and 87 m
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        • 82 12 ASIAN No 1 Jyoti Randhawa and Thai star Thongchai Jaidee will lead Asia m golfs inaugural Dynasty Cup against Japan. Asia will take on the cream of Japanese golf m next year's Ryder Cup-style event at the Mission Hills Golf Club m Shenzhen, China from
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        • 49 12 WOODLANDS Wellington and the Nee Soon East Citizens Consultative Committee are organising a soccer clinic for children between the ages of six and 15 at Woodlands Stadium from Dec 17 to 19. Call the Woodlands Wellington FC office at during office hours for more details.
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      • 769 13 BASKETBALL Coach questions champion's motivation after it loses 102-106 to Golden State OAKLAND (California) Phil Jackson has rarely to worry about the Los Angeles Lakers' desire or their ability to get officiating calls at critical times. But the Lakers had neither m a 102-106 loss
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      • 178 13 EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pet GB Philadelphia 15 6 .714 Boston 14 6 .700 '2 New Jersey 14 7 .667 1 Orlando 12 11 .522 4 Washington 9 12 .429 6 New York 6 13 .316 8 Miami 5 16 .238 10 Central Division W L
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      • 430 13 WASHINGTON Scottie Pippen got the best of Michael Jordan m the first showdown between the former Chicago Bulls stars as Portland beat Washington 98-79-Pippen and Derek Anderson each scored 14 points as the Trail Blazers continued their domination of the Wizards on Tuesday.
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    • OBITUARIES
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        158 14 MDM CHE YOCK CHIN AGE: 82 passed away peacefufly cm 10 'December 2002. She loved and was (crved by all who knew her. She will bejondTy remembered. Husband: Teng Mong Fong Sons: Daughters-in-law: Teng Joon Whatt, John Khay Saw Wah (Teng Chiew Fatt, deceased) Ngew Sum Aip, Stephanie Teng Nam
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        157 14 TAN GUAT LEE Age: 82 passed away peacefully on 11 Dec 2002, leaving behind loved ones. Husband: (Lim Choon Lam, deceased) Sons: Daughters-in-law: (Lim Tong Guan, deceased) Mah Tien Chuan Lim Sian Siong Lim Ah Ec, Jessie Lim Thong Pin Toh Lian Choo Daughters: Sons-in-law: Lim Rosie Wong Seng Chee
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        106 14 HENG MEOW CHURN AGE: 78 passed away peacefully on 10 Dec 2002. (Husband: Ng Thye Ming, deceased) Sons: Daughters-in-law: Ng Mong Seng Chua Sok Kiau Ng Siew Eng Lim Hong Eng Ng Kee Choon Ng K.T.(FAST Electromech) Weng Lai Chun Ng Khee How Roseline Tan Y.H. Daughters: Sons-in-law: Ng Khee
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        48 14 JENNA NUA GUAT NGOH AGE: 35 passed away peacefully on 9 December 2002, leaving behind family, relatives, loved ones and friends. Wake Is at Blk 12, Upper Boon Keng Rd. Cortege will leave on 13/12/02 (Frl) at 10.30 am for cremation at Mount Vernon Crematorium. Tel: *****310/ *****808
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        74 14 THOMAS RAMALINGAM S/O VIARAJIRAM AGE: 56 was called home to be with the Lord on 10.12.02. leaving behind loved ones. Wife: Angeline (Son: Michael Babu, deceased) Daughters: Sons-in-law: Joyce Swaminathan (Sam) Diana Fakrudin BJ (Faruk) Granddaughters: Grandson: Mardhiyah Leksharuben Tivasni Hidayah Thivya Wake Is at Blk 742 Ylshun Aye 5
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        56 14 Ist ANNIVERSARY IN LOVING MEMORY OF LOUISA LIM KIM TEE Departed on 12 Dec 0' Her weary hours and days ot pain, Her sleepless nights are past. Htr ever patient frame Has found sweet rest at last. We who love her know How much we lost one year ago. Always
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        75 14 Family Of The Late RAMASAMY SUPPIAH Departed on 28/11/2002. Sadly missed by loved ones. (Wife: Narayana Samy Rukumani, deceased) Daughter: Valli Sons: Bala, Segar, Sankar, (Mogan, Ravi, deceased) grandaughters, relatives friends. Karumathl prayers will be held on 12/12/2002 (Thursday) night at Blk 711 902-65, Woodlands Drive 70. Athma Shantl Pooja
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        56 14 WILLIE YEO Age: 80 was called home to be with the Lord on 10 Dec 2002, leaving behind loved ones. Sisters, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, grand nephews grand nieces. Body resting at void deck of Blk. 513 Hougang Aye. 10. Cortege will leave on 13 Dec 2002 (Fri) at 10 am
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        27 14 With deepest sympathy heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Lance Corporal KOH THIAM TENG Departed: 10 Dec 2002 From the Management and staff of CISCO
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        26 14 9 4th Anniversary H In Loving Memory Of PNG HOCK GU AN Departed 12 Dec 1998 Deeply missed and always remembered by family and loved ones.
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        36 14 6th Anniversary In Loving Memory Of SUPPIAH S/0 SUPPIAH VADIVELOO CHETTIAR Departed on 12.12.96 Not a day goes by without thoughts of you. We miss you dearly Forever remembered by Wife, Children, Grandchildren and Loved Ones.
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        36 14 AL-FATIHAH The family of the late HAJJAH FOUZIA BTE ABDULLAH Departed: 09.12.2002 Wish to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all relatives, friends, colleagues for their kind assistance, condolences and donations during their recent bereavement
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        117 14 MDM SIM SIAM NOIE AGE: 77 passed away peacefully on 10 Dec 2002. She was loved by all who knew her and will be fondly remembered. (Husband: Tay Buck Mian, deceased) Sons: Daughter-in-law: Tay Hong Liang Tng Kah Hua Tay Hong Tieng Daughters: Sons-in-law: Tay Hong Meng, Dorothy Tay Hong
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        91 14 The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want." 9 Psalm 23: 1 WONG SUE FATT Age: 67 was called home to be with the Lord on 10 December 2002. Wife: Kong Lian Tai Jon: Daughters: Vilson Wong Chong Yin Wong Meng Yean Jenny Wong Kwee Lin Helen Wong Pei
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        62 14 PETER CHAN KENG SWEE Age: 56 Passed away peacefully on 10 Dec 2002, leaving behind loved ones. Wife:YonqSewAh Son: Chan Wei Ming, Andrew Sister, brother-in-law, niece and nephew Body resting at Singapore Casket, 131 Lavender Street (Jade Room) level 3. Cortege will leave on 13 Dec 2002 (Friday) at 8.15
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        95 14 Bebe Tan Gin Neo (Bernadette) Age: 82 was called home to be with the Lord on 10 Dec 2002, leaving behind loved ones. (Husband: Joe Lye Kirn Wee, deceased) Daughter: Son-in-law: Alice Lye Tony Sim Son: Daughter-in-law: Philip Lye Cynthia Gill Grandchildren: Dora Sim, Amos Sim, Alwyn Sim Body is
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    • MONEY
      • 35 15 Econ HC 6c 26,032,000 Chart SemiCond 26c 20,406,000 Asia Dekor HKl5c 16,651,000 Datacraft 10c 11,448,000 SlngTtllsc 8,828,000 StmDCorp Ind 25c 8,614,000 TPV USIC 8,440,000 Mobil»ont 20c 7,932,000 NOL 7.795.000 ST Enqg 10c 7,303,000
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      • 121 15 MAIN SDO TOTAL Up Pn Unch Up Dn Unch Up Pn Unch Multllnd 7 7 1 0 0 0 7 7 1 Manufacturing 15 41 44 3 11 11 18 52 55 Commerce 11 16 17 0 5 2 11 21 19 Tpt/Stor/Comms 3 13 10 0
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      • 62 15 0«c11 CHANCE HONGKONG: Hang Stng 9784.57 -73.42 MALAYSIA: KLSE Comp 635.17 *1.79 CHINA: Sh«fUhtn B 190.66 0.63 AUSTRALIA: Sydnty Ah Ord 2939.50 -16.20 JAPAN: V*«». 8727.66 -76.86 THAILAND: SET Indci 365.46 +0.11 INDONESIA: Jakarta Comp 391.74 -5.34 PHILIPPINES: Mann* Comp 1013.58 *0.27 SOUTH KOREA: S»oul Comp 698.61 -3.83
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      • 42 15 Chinqt Straits Times Index 1374.38 +7.28 BT 08/ OS -390.00 +32.00 BT CADI -*****.00 -56.00 BT 10-day MA -*****.00 -39.00 UOB Sesdaq 54.26 -0.29 UOB Blue Chip 470.34 -3.30 STI Futures 1366 +9.00 MSCI Singapore 168.97 +0.56 SiMSCI Futures 167.70 +0.50
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      • 96 15 TURNOVER COOO) VALUE COOO) Miln Sdq Tetil M«ln Sdq Totil Multilnd 24,914 24,914 33,063 33,063 Manufacture 93,549 5,223 98,772 87,957 1.004 88,960 Commerce 17,505 3,044 20,549 11,909 436 12,345 Tpt/Stor/Com 37,815 37,815 47,668 47,668 Finance 14,903 14,903 85,454 85,454 Construction 8,747 945 9,692 4,098 105 4,203 Properties
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      • 3992 15 Transaction date: Dec 11, 2002 32-Wk Currency last 'Vol Day Gr'i Ntt M Cap la» U Trafci Sab «w '000 Ht»> LwOUHP/E S— KS 4.5 Aetna 5c 7 -0.5 500 7 7 54.7 13 7 Alliance Tech 11.5 susp 9.5 9.5 4 Asia Food&Prop 6.5
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      • 1051 15 52-Wk Currency last 'Vol Day Cr Net M Cap Hl» u» rianT Trux Ma «*r 'OOP Wan im m% HI Urn MANUFACTURING 24.5 15 APOH5C 17 5 7.2 14.9 58.5 14 ASAutOlOc 20 -N 26.3 51.5 10.5 ASTI10C 14 -1.5 158 15 14 29.5 17.5 7 AsiamedicSc 8
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      • 217 15 52-Wk Currency last 'Vol Day fir 1 Net M Cap Man Uw ComfMI Tree* Sate «f '000 U» WI ***** 89 Diamonds US113cd 5800 2700 IS DJ US Tech US3740cdca- 575 555 IS MSCI Spore US555cdcd ***** 8200 ISSSP500 _...US8270cdCd- ***** 8280 SPDRS US8280cd 1805 1380 STI ETF
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      • 402 16 Japan's current account surplus widens to 16.8 b Exports rise while imports shrink as wage cuts and layoffs hit demand; economy may slip into fourth recession m a decade TOKYO Japan's current account surplus widened m October as flagging consumer spending sapped demand for imported goods while exports rose. The
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      • MONEY WORLD
        • 92 16 WORLDCOM'S plan to pay new chief executive officer (CEO) Michael Capellas as much as US$23 million (5540.8 million) was described as "grossly excessive" by a corporate monitor, raising questions about the bankrupt telco's commitment to reform, a federal judge said. In a bankruptcy court
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        • 75 16 ERNST Young (E&Y) is being sued by investors who claim the accounting firm misled them about the withdrawal of more than U5522.3 million (5539.6 million) from a Sloane Robinson Investment fund. The investors who invested at least US$27 million m the hedge fund are seeking
          Bloomberg News  -  75 words
        • 41 16 ECHOSTAR Communications, the No. 2 satellite television service provider m the United States, has dropped its proposed US$lB bilUon (5531.9 billion) acquisition of rival Hughes Electronics m the face of stiff regulatory opposition. Reuters
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        • 56 16 TWO of Japan's biggest trading houses, Nissho Iwai and Nichimen, will form a holding company next April to slash high debts, cut costs and boost profits. The tie-up is aimed at using investments from foreign and domestic firms instead of domestic bank-led debt writeoffs
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        • 54 16 CHINA YES' TO LOANS BY FOREIGN CAR FIRMS CHINA will let foreign carmakers offer financing to consumers, a breakthrough amid complaints over delays m opening up the financial services market. Its chief trade negotiator said the move would be implemented shortly. Chinese lenders still finance sales of foreign cars which
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        • 42 16 GATEWAY, the No. 3 maker of personal computers (PCs) m the United States, is linking idle PCs m its stores and selling their computing power to businesses after eight straight quarters of sales declines. Bloomberg News
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      • 340 16 NEW YORK Wall Street dealers expect the Federal Reserve to hold benchmark borrowing costs steady well into next year to help the struggling economy get back to full speed, a new poll has found. After the Fed left
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      • 43 16 Yesterdays close: 9,784.57 (Down 73.42 points) Hongkong stocks slipped on investors' worries about the sustai liability of recent Wall Street gains. Turnover was light at HKS6.I6 billion. Losers beat gainers by 274 to 187, with 357 counters unchanged. Reuters
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      • 141 16 Dec 11 Company Clow Bank Of China HK 3.20 -0.05 Bank Of East Asia 13.75 0.05 Cathay Pacific n.20 0.05 Ch»ung Kong 53.75 -0.50 Ch Kong infra 13.60 -0.25 China Mobif 20.70 -0.25 China Rts Entp 7.10 -0.05 China Unicorn 5.75 -o','J CITIC Pacific 15.30 0.05 CLP 31.30 unc>i
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      • 134 16 Dec 11, 2002 RuMor Futures (Closing prices) RSS 1 (S ctnts/kq) Month Hlpji Low Sott Vol Op«n Int Jan 03 148.00 F*t> 03 148 00 Mar 03 148^00 Apr/JunO 3 150.00 RSS 3 (US cents/kg) Worth Hlqn Low Srtt Vol Open Int JanO3._ 83.75 83.25 82.50 400 2725
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      • 126 16 Dec 11 Company Close AMHB Holdings 3.78 0.00 Berjaya Sports 3.16 0.02 B Amer Tobacco 35.25 -0.50 Commerce Asset 3.22 0.02 Oiqi.com 2.39 -0.09 Gamuda 5.70 -0.05 Gentinq 13.30 0.20 Golden Hope 2.94 0.03 Hong Leonq Bank 4.50 0.02 101 Corp 5.50 -0.20 XL Keponq 6.35 -0.15 Magnum
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      • 37 16 Yesterdays close: 635.17 (Up 1.79 points) Malaysian shares closed slightly higher as funds nibbled on selected blue chips. Volume was a thin 128 million shares. Gainers beat losers by 261 to 253. Reuters
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      • 65 16 CRUDE PRODUCT PRICES CrwWProduct Month* Ctwng« Prk« (US$) BBL Brent Blend Jan ♦0.18/»0.19 25.92-25.97 W Texas Interm Jan *0.50 27.64-27.68 DuOaiFateh Jan 0.80 23.79-23.83 T» O is Blend Nov OJO 28.10-28.20 Timing of cargoes. Prices as at 17:30 11 Crude/Product Month' Change Price (US$) BBL Minas Nov 0.30 27.40-27.50 Naphtha
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      • 595 16 Dec 11 OPEN HIGH LOW SETT VOL OP/INT EURODOLLAR FUTURES D»cO2 98.600 98.600 98.595 98.597 6742 ***** M»rO3 98.575 98.580 98.570 98.575 5703 ***** JunO3 98.380 98.390 98.370 98.380 4958 ***** S«pO3 98.080 98.095 9&070 98.080 8442 ***** D«cO3 97.715 97.725 97.705 97.715 4721 ***** MvO4 97.330
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      • 33 16 j Yesterday's close: 190.66 (Down 0.62 point) China shares fell as investors sold market heavyweights but bargain-hunting lifted prices off infra-day lows. Trading volume was light at HK544.17 million. Reuters
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      • 161 16 Dec 11 Company Cto»t Anhui Gujing D B 5.05 -0.03 Beijinq Or Elec B 4.41 unch Bengang Steel B 2.94 -0.01 Ch Int Marine 7.04 -0.06 China M Shekou B 5.05 unch Ch South Glass B 3.62 -0.07 China Vanke B 5.46 -0.02 Chqlng C Auto B 3.44 0.03
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      • 50 16 Yesterdays dose: 2,939.5 (Down 16.2 points) The Australian market fell 0.7 per cent amid weakness m the shares of banks, resources companies and Telstra, brokers said. Market turnover was 651.41 million shares worth A52.18 billion. Losers led gainers by 644 to 379 while 319 stocks were unchanged. AFP
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      • 127 16 Dec 11 Company Clou AMP Limited 11.93 -0.21 ANZ Bank Grp 17.24 -0.36 Brambles Ind 4.32 -0.02 Broken Hill Prop 9.74 -0.09 Coles Myer 6.41 0.07 CSL 20.35 -0.65 CSR Ltd 6.20 0.03 C'wealth Bank 27.00 -0.03 Foster's Grp 4.53 0.01 General Prop Trt 2.90 0.03 Macquarie Bank 23.15
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      • 536 16 BONDS, LOANS WARRANTS Transaction date: Dec 11, 2002 52-Wk Last Vol Day Last Quott High Low Company Sala +or- 'OOP High Low Buyr Stir 37.5 17 ASTIWO4O62I 17.5 5 0.5 AcmaWo4lll6 ~t.S 1 '-S 101 31 Amtek W*****0 70 *0.5 13 71 70 69 7 1 Armstrong W*****0 1.5 107
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      • 68 16 Yesterdays dose: 8,727.66 (Down 76.86 points) Japanese share prices tell 0.9 per cent, down for the sixth straight day. m cautious trade ahead of a key business confidence survey by the Bank of Japan due out at the end of the week, dealers said. Volume
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      • 128 16 Dec 11 Company Clos« Canon Inc 4810 60 Denso Corp 1981 -5 East Japan Rail *****0 1000 Fanuc Ltd 5430 -50 Fuji Photo Film 3870 -30 Fujitsu 393 -13 Hitachi 481 -5 Honda Motor 4580 -50 Ito Yokado 3550 -60 Kansai Electric 1680 0 Kao 2620 15 Kyocera Corp
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      • 341 17 NATIONAL ECONOMIC COUNCIL POST Bush to stand by ex-Goldman chief despite opposition WASHINGTON President George W. Bush intends to stand by his choice of Mr Stephen Friedman as his chief economic adviser despite an aggressive campaign by conservative economists to scuttle his appointment, said Mr Stephen Moore, president of a
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      • 363 17 WASHINGTON President George W. Bush made a policy U-turn en the budget of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) while naming Wall Street veteran William Donaldson on Tuesday as chairman of the cash-starved agency. He said he would support an increase for
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      • 319 17 WASHINGTON The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided that shareholders should be able to vote on treating stock options as an expense m income statements, a boon for corporate governance activists preparing for the 2003 proxy season. The SEC has told
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      • 490 17  -  KELVIN WONG FOCUS ON THE US Business leaders hope the new economic team will not go overboard when adopting pump-priming measures such as tax cuts *L A PRUDENT fiscal stimulus package and no inordinate weakening of the greenback. That is what Asian
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      • 578 18  -  LORNA TAN Finance ministry has sought feedback on operational issues from operators of the scheme, which has not really taken off Bu COMPANIES CORRESPONDENT NO IMMEDIATE changes may be forthcoming to the Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS), contrary to speculation m some quarters that
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      • 411 18 FREE TRADE TALKS On S'pore During the Asian crisis, Singapore did not impose capital controls and that is a reason it has prospered more than its neighbours, says US Treasury Assistant Secretary for International Affairs Randal Quarles On Chile
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      • 366 18 Short-term demand pushes up prices of memory chips SEOUL Prices of the most widely made computer memory chips rose for tne first time since the beginning of last month as personal computer (PC) makers restocked components after filling year-end shopping season orders. The price of a 256-megabit double data rate
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      • 234 18 SINGAPORE and Australia will revive talks that could lead to an open skies agreement which gives their airlines unrestricted access to destinations m both countries. The two countries have agreed to hold more formal discussions at a later
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      • COMPANIES IN BRIEF
        • 76 19 CONSTRUCTION firm LKN-Primefield has been discharged by the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (Iras) from paying tax on the 1998 sale of land occupied by the former Equatorial Hotel, following objections that the company had filed over an earlier assessment. Iras has also reduced a
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        • 93 19 ELECTRONICS manufacturer Jade Technologies has suffered a $1.7 million loss for the full year ended Sept 28. The maker of integrated circuit lead frames had suffered a bigger loss of $13.4 million m the previous year. Turnover during the latest 12 months fell lw 38 per
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        • 48 19 SEMBCORP Waste Mangement has changed its name to SembCorp Environmental Management (SembEnviro). Its waste collection and disposal subsidiary Semac has been rebranded as SembWaste. SembEnviro said m a statement that the name changes would allow it to "embrace a single unified brand image".
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        • 52 19 SINGTEL has clinched a three-year deal to provide up to 310 public payphones at stations along the new North-East MRT line and the Sengkang and Punggol LRT system. The deal will supplement SingTel's existing contract to offer payphone services at existing MRT and LRT stations until
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      • 715 19  - Asian stock markets slide as investors lock in profits COLIN TAN /<'/ MAIIKEfSCORRESPONDEm MOST Asian stock markets sagged yesterday on profit-taking despite an early fillip on the back of Wall Street's overnight gains. Dealers said regional investors, using United States stock index futures as a divining rod, lost confidence just
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      • 167 19 IT IS a term often used these days, but what does it mean when a United States-based firm files for Chapter 1 1 bankruptcy protection? "Chapter 11" refers to the section of the US Bankruptcy Code that provides for a court-supervised restructuring of companies as they continue
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      • 605 19  -  REBECCA LEE Rival groupings would benefit if the US carrier fails but some analysts say that will not happen By TRANSPORT RKPORTKR WHILE United Airlines is operating as usual after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this week, its Star Alliance partners are
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      • 315 19 LIFTING OF OWNERSHIP CAP HONG Leong Singapore Finance (HLSF) will merge the local and foreign tranches of its shares into a single counter, following the lifting of the limit on foreign shareholdings m Singapore finance houses. The move "would potentially enlarge the
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      • 335 19  -  HUGH CHOW By AFRO-ASIA International Enterprises has signed a $21 million deal to acquire a 25.64 per cent stake m cement-maker SsangYong Cement (Singapore). The buy took the stake controlled by the Hong-kong-incorporated investment homing company and its associates to 42.22 per
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      • 1810 5 WH ERE'S THE PARTY? In this third and final series on retail blues, Life! looks at the nightspot industry, where takings have tumbled by 20 to 50 per cent over the past year THE festive season is just around the corner, but some nightspot owners may find it harder to
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      • 858 7  -  MICHELLE HO -*t 'TWO months ago, Dynasty Theatre Nite Club KTV Lounge opened with much ranfare at Marina South. I After all, owner Johnny f? Quek spent some $1.2 million —to renovate the sprawling Z£O,OOO-sq-ft premises. It had 54 private karaoke S. %oms,
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      • 319 7 There are about 900 nightspots here, which saw a total sales turnover of 5478 million last year. Hit by the double whammy of the recession and the Bali blasts, the after-dark industry has seen takings tumble by 20 to 50 per cent over the past year.
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      • 442 8 FIRST, there was Violet. Then came Violet 2, 3 and 5 just as Ms Doris Kwong had planned. In 1993, she opened Violet Karaoke, a 1,200-sq-ft unit m Maju Avenue m Serangoon Gardens. She opened the three other Violets, all m the same housing
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      • 610 8 ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS... Nightclub operators give AITI MULCHAND their wish list on how the authorities can help them perk up the party and their profit margins PARTY ALL NIGHT LONG Gripe: Bars can now operate until 3 am at the latest, with exceptions for some public holidays
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      • 471 9  - Looking forward to my swansong Shahida Ariff SDT principal dancer Jeffrey Tan is hanging up his dancing shoes to study fine arts m Australia and hopes to become a choreographer THE Singapore Dance Theatre's second season of The Red Shoes that starts tonight at the Esplanade has added significance for
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      • 213 10  - SHOW SOME SKIN THIS SEASON CAMILLA CHIAM Sleek and sexy party outfits m rich colours as well as glittery jeivellery are the way to go if you want to shine at this years Christmas parties By LUXE and opulence are m, so what better excuse is there to look glamorous
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        152 12 FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Styling: LIONNEL LIM; makeup: PETER KHOR using M.A.C. colours (mobile: 9739-3929); hair: DEXTER NG using L'Oreal hair products (mobile: 9742-0431); fashion assistant: GOG MENG HEE; accessories, handbags and shoes: Tangs; location: Equinox, Raffles City; photography DESMOND FOO. LOUNGE LIZARD (abOVe): White sequinned tank ($39.90) from
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        353 15  -  CAMILLA CHIAM g Graduating students from Raffles La Salle show off their ideas m a glitzy fashion gig RAFFLES LA SALLE International Design School fashion graduate Frank Hu is learning to breathe a little more these days. Hu, a 21-year-old from Taiwan, had been working around the clock
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      • 317 20 A GROUP of friends had a dream: to start a project that uses technology to help people. From there, Digital Compassion was born. This is a digital film festival at The Substation showcasing the works of six local and regional directors, with the theme "compassion
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        311 20  -  Shahida Ariff BUZZING WATER sports fan Dominic Sim had a whale of a time m the pool on Tuesday. The 17-year-old Temasek Polytechnic student scubadived for the first time, snorkelled, and tried something he had previously only seen m pictures and on television fin swimming. "I really enjoyed
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      • 2069 5 a INDUSTRIAL Wff\ INDUSTRIAL RH INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT/ SUPPLIES E^J EQUIPMENT/ SUPPLIES E^J EQUIPMENT/ SUPPLIES The following cranes are offered for sale: Favco PC-150 Revolving Pedestal Crane (Serial No. 761), Caterpillar *****DT VB diesel engine. 51.8 metre latac boom, rated at 95 tonnes 106 metres radius. AP Spec 2C. DF 2
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      • 908 5 Kffjl DAIHATSU FOR SALE $388 DRIVEAWAY! '89 Charade 1 0 2 owners. S/rims. Good cond. Tax 4/'O3. COE 4/'O9. *****968 FIAT FOR SALE '96 FIAT UNO I.OiE Manual. 01 transfer. New paint/ tax. Well kept. Asking 520.5 K. *****634 5/95 UNO I.OiE. 5 dr. Red. Tax 4/'O3. Leather seats. Powerful
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      • 1088 5 Effl HONDA FOR SALE Bff| HONDA FOR SALE BRAND NEW 2003 Honda Accord 2.0 i-VTEC Multi-control steering .leather seats, s/rims. Test Drive avail. Fr $105,800. call *****022 4/99 CITY 1.5 07A00 1.5 VTEC manual. Low driveaway. High rebate. OMV $10,145/ $11,772. 1 owner. Mint cond. 6741-3111 8/97 CIVIC SiR 4dr
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      • 582 5 '93 CIVIC 1.6 ESi manual. CD changer, S/rims. Spoiler. COE 1/7013. Low deposit. *****757 I ORIG COND! 4/'OI VTi 1.5 auto, $73k neg. Full accessory. Lot 28 Kaki Bukit Carmart *****757 571.8K ONLY! 02/'Ol Civic 1.5 auto silver, leather, low mileage/ depreciation. PARF $16k *****171 1 OWNER. 12/'Ol Accord 2.3
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      • 771 5 Bfflj HYUNDAI FOR SALE Bfßj HYUNDAI FOR SALE fcgfyßE A WINNER m tto Ml WffiEl Of FOffTLME (sDoor|Au!o fk j^. SONATA 2.0 $84,888 t JZMUP MATRIX 16 (A) STr' *3^b. MID '2000 ACCENT GLS 1.5 manual. 1 owner. New tax. Leather seat. $49,800 neg. *****133 CHEAPEST IN TOWN! 8/00 Sonata
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      • 618 5 WSft MAZDA FOR SALE VERY LOW DEPRECIATION! End 2000 Mazda 626. Auto. ABS. 1 owner. Low mileage. Owner 2nd car. Neon blue. Fuil leather upholstery. 2 X SRS. Deposit $3.8 K. OMV $24K. 100% accident free. S/rims/ changer/ alarm. Selling cheap! 570.8K neg. Very low consumption. Don't miss it! High
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      • 2309 6 VEHICLES EL!«I MERCEDES FOR SALE BTTI MERCEDES FOR SALE K.LJ4 MERCEDES FOR SALE EHI MERCEDES FOR SALE Results of December's 2002 gg~*> Ist Open Bidding Exercise For COE *s®sam^m COE price Quota Bids Cars (1600 cc and below) $28,501 1,332 1,851 Cars (1601 cc and above) $27,289 663 822 Goods
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      • 1164 6 ■jCTI NISSAN FOR SALE WfTi NISSAN FOR SALE nissan FAIRLADYz nissan X-TRAIL2 0 a -j— ggg-^4WD Selectable NISSAN CEFIRO 2.0 INTELLIGENT MARCH 1 OWNER. 5/'9B Nissan Sunny 1.5. Auto. S/rims, new paint. Asking $45,800. Call 9679-1233 6/'OO SUNNY 1.6 Auto. New model. 1 owner. Trade-in acceptable. Low deposit. Silver. *****619
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      • 996 6 Wpr* RENAULT FOR SALE X'MAS SPECIAL $3500 Driveaway for this 11/99 Scenic 1.6. 16 valves auto. 1 owner. Mthly. $917. Transfer fee, insurance, Ist instalment included. Previous unit sold ion 1 day. 9147-9836 MID 2000 RENAULT Scenicl.6, 16 Valve. Original green, accessories, agent maintained, low mileage, high COE. Loan $63k,
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      • 1544 7 Bffl TOYOTA FOR SALE Bffl TOYOTA FOR SALE Bffl TOYOTA FOR SALE Bffl TOYOTA FOR SALE Honda Stream 1.7 Toyota Camry 2.4 Toyota Mark II 2.0 Toyota Celica 1.8 Toyota Premlo 1.8 j^ ft t^-*' ■B^aaißß^aifl^aaaiaß^B^^'t^aV WKMmM\^M\^ML^^Mm^Mi wt^^^ iS^OO $114,800 $120,800 $98,800 $96,800 Toyota Estima 2 4IZ 0 Toyota Harrier
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      • 801 7 NEW RAY 4, 3/sdr. Sell @> $92,800. Roof rail, spoiler. Low deposit. 9858-5790/ 6346-2252 10/99 COROLLA 1.6GL1, auto, silver. OMV $20K, like brand new! Call 6464-6611/ 9007-7633 now!! 6 YEARS TO GO! Corolla 12A98. 1.3 auto. 1 owner. Deposit $4.8 K. Mthly $715. Call 6746-2122 4/95 CORONA 1.6GL1 auto blue.
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      • 599 9 BWi LORRIES FOR SALE Bffl LORRIES FOR SALE HW LORRIES FOR SALE B!W LORRIES FOR SALE BfW LORRIES FOR SALE (10 YRS. COE pay) 91 Toyota Dy 00/01 ISUZU NPR7I IS ft. wooden HINO WOODEN BODY crane. Die- V PLATE 5/99 Nissan Cabstar. REPOSSESSED 11/'9l TOYOTA Dyna diesel. 10ft. (can
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      • 324 9 BWI LORRIES FOR SALE 4/'9B TOYOTA DYNA 10 ft. Diesel. Aircon. Selling $21,800. Low deposit $800. Call 9673-5858 9/'2OOO ISUZU NPR7I wooden 15ft. 5 ton. Downpayment $3K. Good cond. S34K. *****691 ONLY $9500 NEG. 1 owner. 4/95 Nissan Cabstar. New paint. Diesel. Low deposit! 9003-4003 MINI BUSES FOR SALE 9/97
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      • 573 9 KWI VANS FOR SALE HlOO Diesel fM^ Truck *^J^*" «"">* mm HiOOVan 1 OWNER '97 Toyota Hiace, 5-drs diesel. Deposit $1,800. P/sleering/ window. Tax 3/'O3. Al cond. $18,800 neg. 6344-1116 $3524 DRIVEAWAY! 01/'OI Mitsubishi L3OO diesel. Selling $28K. Mthly $518. A1 cond. new paint. P/steering. Call *****867 $3658 DRIVEAWAY! 01/'OI
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      • 579 10 PROPERTIES 1 a CITY SOUTH-WEST PTE APTS RENT WESTPOINT CONDOMINIUM Pepys Road Situated m the West Coast near Science Park 0 Easy access to various Schools Financial districts Exclusive low rise apartments with Full Cond Facilities Quality fitted furnishings 3+l/ 4+l bedrooms Area: 2.475 2,914 sq.ft. Avail: Immed. to Early
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      • 734 10 mm Do 8 mns city south-west I PTE APTS -RENT D.04 HARBOURVIEW TWR Condo. 3+2. 2000 sqft. F/furn. Beautiful home. Sea view. Low *****315 INT'L. PLAZA. 2/ 3 bdrms. High fir. Sea/ city view. Near MRT/ amenities. Low rent! 9270-5310 CHEAP! WATERLOO APT near Bugis/ City Hall/ Dhoby Ghaut. F/furn/
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      • 635 10 a DO 9-10 ORCHARD/ RTTI DO9-10 ORCHARD/ |flfl DO9-10 ORCHARD/ TANGLIN/ HOLLAND U-hl TANGLIN/ HOLLAND BIULf TANGLIN/ HOLLAND PTE APTS -RENT j^fl PTE APTS -RENT I PTE APTS -RENT New Show Apartments For Viewing Now! H LUCKY SQUARE PTE LTD N Scottt Rd.iJ (next to Hyatt Hotel) H WW^» I•
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      • 705 10 hying CHARLESTON NEW! ULTIMATE privacy. 3+l. Pte. lift, security/ pool. Near Great World City/ Orchard. neg. Call Owner 6885-0952 DELFI ORCHARD, 2 bdrms. $2800, newly renovated, m the heart of j Orchard. Call Owner *****408/ *****818. I DUCHESS CREST 1378 sq.ft. 3+l. F/furn. Call DTZ Tie Leung *****228/ Derrick 9754-6688/
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      • 969 10 Pffl DO9-10 ORCHARD/ ■bULI TANGLIN/ HOLLAND |B| PTEAPTS-RENT ASTRID MEADOWS 3+l/ 4+l rms. 2400/ 2600 sqft. Big balcony. Face pool. Renovated. New aircon. neg. CHL *****440 RIVER VALLEY ROAD, AA Centre. 3 bdrm. Full facilities. High floor. Please page 9707-8932 D.lO WESTWOOD 2800 sq.ft. 4+l rm facilities, renovated. $6K. Sunny
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      • 859 10 BDO9-10 ORCHARD/ TANGLIN/ HOLLAND PTE APTS -RENT PARC STEVEN. LOW density 3000 sq.ft. s+l. Quality finishes $9K. LS 9668-3363/ 9636-1011 D.09 OPP. DHOBY Ghaut MRT. 2+l walk-up. Very breezy cosy. Furn. $1500. 9642-3419 APPC D.lO JERVOIS LODGE, 1300 sqft/ 1600 sqft. 3/4+ l, facilities, $3K up. Oakley 9009-5530 D.lO MERASAGA
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      • 679 11 t 012-14 BALESTIER/ WJfl Dl 2-14 BALESTIER/ MACPHERSON/GEYLANG hiliJ MACPHERSON/GEYLANG PTEAPTS-RENT gj PTEAPTS-RENT Ultimate luxury convenience at the most AFFORDABLE RENT S n"t Brand new 2/ 3 bedroom apartments penthouses with breathtaking views ■Is I 1 Swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, ■>«»:• I jft gym. children's playground m" I wi more
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      • 691 11 P!f| Dl 5-16 EAST COAST PTEAPTS-RENT Debenham* Tie Leung EXPATS BL CHOICE V* LOW RENT $1550. Katong Apt at Mangis Road. 1400 sq.ft. 3+l. Pool. Family couples welcome. Immed. Michael *****806 BAYSHORE PK. 3-RM. High fir. Seaview. Bright breezy. F/ condo. facilities. Near amenities. Avail, immed 9109-3869 DTZ TG RHU.
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      • 876 11 ■fffl Dl 5-16 EAST COAST |^J PTEAPTS-RENT KEW GREEN 3 storey townhse. 3000 sq.ft. 4+l. Roof terr. Patio. Facilities. *****777 Agt COSTA RHU 2/ 2+l. Sea/ river view. Furn. Like new. Must see! 52.5K up. Agt. 9635-9766 SI.3K TELOK KURAU 1200 sqft $2K Santa Fe Mansion 1100 sq.ft. 3rm. Furn.
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      • 820 11 aDI9-20 SERANGOON/ THOMSON PTEAPTS-RENT NOUVELLE PK. PANORAMIC view. 3+l. Privacy. Windy. Best facilities/ furn. Amenities/ sch. $I.BK. Also for sale. *****906 PN COMPASS HEIGHTS Sengkanq. Studio/ 2+l/ 3+l/ 4-rm, full condo facilities, big shopping mall, near MRT. Brand new. 9218-5776 RH CHILTERN PK. BLK 131, 133. 3+l. 1270/ 1300 sq.ft.
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      • 791 11 DZ2-28 WEST NORTH PTEAPTS-RENT SEASONS PK. PENTHOUSE. Good view. Roof gdn. Must see! $3400. Also for sale! *****462 Kaizer PARC VISTA 4+l Penthouse. 1938 sqft. F/facilities. MRT. For sale/ rental. Call 9685-7177 URGENT! NORTHVALE 3+l. High fir. P/furn. Near MRT. Immed. Windy. Cheap! *****482 agt MAYSPRING 3+l/ MAYFAIR studio. High
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      • 591 11 RfJI HOUSES FOR RENT EHI HOUSES FOR RENT WoodGtove ESTAfIXL Luxurious bungalows with in-ground swimming pool or spa P o °l^i* Near to the Singapore American School Minutes to major expressways and Marsiling MRT station Proximity to shopping and leisure facilities at Woodlands Regional Centre For Leasing Enquiries Te1 *****678
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      • 1753 11 PROPERTIES] PffJl HOUSES FOR RENT UPP EAST COAST s+l. Nice decor Big 3500 sq.ft. 3-storey semi-d. Good location. NRS 9006-1175 MING TECK PK 2 storey semi-d. 4 rms. Renovated/ excellent cond/ central. *****539 CANAAN D.lO NEAR MRT/ Holland Village. Corner terr. 3+l. Well kept/ secluded. $1.7K neg. 6467-7686 D.ll RAFFLES
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      • 957 12 PROPERTIES VR| HUOC/MOB APTS FOR RENT I+l BLK 332 AMK. l-rm Bedok 504, 57. Yishun 401. Tampines 341. 363. Fajar Rd 453. Tenants/ owners welcome 9363-8875 PN BEDOK BLK 54 2+l/ Geylann Blk 62 2+l/ Hougang Blk 657 3+l. 4+l/ Jurong Blk 403, 282 Call: 9851-4331 iFTi TAMPINES, PASIR Ris.
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      • 912 12 WTH MUOC/MDB U£9 APTS FOR RENT APPROVED 5-RM 830A Jurong West. 4 bdrms. f/furn. $1100 up. Hurry! *****805 agent OPP MARSILING MRT. Exec Jumbo blk 404/ 411. High fir. 4 bdrms, 1 study. Furn. *****396 agt APPROVED 4-RM F/FURN. Aircon. 1 rm. 1 hall Boon Lay. Aircon rm. Near MRT.
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      • 1051 12 fWI SERVICE fWI SERVICE m^^ APARTMENTS WjJAPARTMENTS TRCCTOPS Luxurious resort living m serviced apartments For Enquiries 7 Orange Grove Road Singapore 258 355 Tel (65) 6887 0088 Fax (65) 6887 0066 www.treetops.com.sg Managed by HDebenham Tie Leung 1 1111 MdfnfUiUmm (T 1 Week To Long Term Leases Available I Panoramic
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      • 1635 12 E PROPERTY FINANCING/ RJJ PROPERTY FINANCING/ INSURANCE m INSURANCE Taking up a home loan is one of the most important things about buying a new home. While you have taken much time searching for your dream home, take a little time to speak to us. We /•>— o^taj^^^ are sure
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      • 932 12 Wffi DO9-10 ORCHARD/ UJ TANGLIN/ HOLLAND PTEAPTS-SALE D.lO LIEN TWR. F'hold. 5100 sq.ft. 4+l bdrms. All attached. Living, dining, utility area. Tennis/ pool. S neg. Ms Yam 6272-0870 no agt D.09 RIVERIA LODGE. Off River Valley Rd. 1200 sq.ft. 3 bdrms. F'hold. High fir. No agts. pis. *****792 MUST SELL
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      • 826 12 IDIIS 21 NEWTON/ BTTIMAH/CLEMENTI HOUSES SALE CHARMING 8500 SO.FT. Sunset Hgts. 5+2. tenanted $14K. Pool/ pristine/ quiet. Elevated, View l 54.55 M. IRA 6222-5055 No agts SUNSET WAY 2-STOREY charming bunglw 7900/ 3300 sqft. 4+l Tasteful renovation. F'hold. $443 psf. Chesterton *****702. OPPORTUNITY SWISS CLUB VICINITY. Beautiful 5991 sqft land.
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      • 862 12 BDII 21 NEWTON/ BTTIMAH/CLEMENTI PTEAPTS-SALE D.21 BT REGENCY. Blk 3, 1249 sqft. High fir, 3+l fhold, f/ facilities, move-in. Thomas 9852 3104 PN REAL BARGAIN! HILLVIEW Green. 1012 sq.ft. 2-rm. Facilties. F'hold. Jones Lang LaSalle *****116 PANDAN VALLEY 2669 sq.ft s+l rms. $1.4 M. neg. CB Richard Ellis *****207/ *****704.
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      • 856 12 (HI 015-16 EAST COAST HOUSES -SALE D.16 SUMMER GDN. Cluster terr s+l rms. 3024 sq.ft Condo facilities. Tip top cond. MRT/ amenities/ sch. Willy 9022-1131 C&h 3-STOREY TERR TUA Kong Pi F'hold. 2450/ 1800 sq.ft. 4+l <3 bathrm attached). View to offer 1 Genuine buyers! Call 9456-4499 S9BOK F'HOLD. HILLTOP
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      • 750 13 Wffi Dl 5-16 EAST COAST PTE APTS -SALE CASCADALE. FHOLD. 1335 sq.ft. 2*l. Spacious hall. Move m. Facilities. Easy access to highway/ MRT Selling cheap! 9698-7026 Ovuner to agt) SUNHAVEN. JUST TOP. F hold 1580 sq.ft. 3*l. Ground fir lover. Face pool. Beach resort concept. Full facilities. *****681 owner FREEHOLD!
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      • 821 13 WTf\ HUDCAPTS I^Uforsale S3BBK YET NEG. Priced below HDB 5-rm. Tampines Court blk 118. 1680 sq.ft. 3+l rm. PR eligible. Serious seller. *****780 BRj HDB APTS FOR SALE (ANGMOKIO) 3 'NG' 1-rm 301, Al decor MRT. 3'NG' 443/473 F/renovated MRT 4'NG' 472. A1 renovation. Low S 5-rm 305 corner 1-rm
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      • 991 13 [PROPERTIES 1 E HOB APTS FOR SALE (BEDOK/CHAICHEE) EXEC APT 29A/ 5 A' 63 Chai Chee/ 94C Bedok N. 4 rms. Renovated! Near MRT/ mkt. View to offer! Call Edwin 9008-3088 DW LOW CASH! 4 NG' Bedok N Blk 81. 91 sqm, dr-to-dr, low fir, valued SI97K. well kept, all
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      • 1084 13 Rffl HDB APTS FOR SALE MM(BISHAN) 5 'A' CORNER Bishan Blk 235 Lift level. High fir Unblock Renovated. Well kept. Valued S43BK. ah races. Raymond 9404-8668 n BLK 292, 5-RM. High fir. Unblock cd. Near sch, MRT. mkt. Well renovated. Value $20k. *****677 CASH $8K CLOSE! 5 T Corner 135
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      • 3258 14 PROPERTIES 1 B HOB APTS FOR SALE ITO HDB APTS FOR SALE Pfjfl HDB APTS FOR SALE WJIH HDB APTS FOR SALE PRI HDB APTS FOR SALE Jffl HDB APTS FOR SALE (BEDOK/ CHAI CHEE) j^y (BEDOK/CHAICHEE) .prnnir/ru^rucci (BEDOK/CHAICHEE) WtiAl (BEDOK/CHAICHEE) ESBiBiKI* p T "R" T o"pr J 7' R
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      • 735 14 Vjffi HDBAPTS FOR SALE (CHOACHUKANG) EXEC APT 602 Corner. No Cash. Exec Apt 556, 757, 764 High fir. i 5 T 474, 626, 641. 9009-6605 EXEC MAIS CORNER 759. Low High fir. $80K decor. Unblocked. NS facing. Mark *****138 PN LOW CASH! 5 'I' pt. blk. 483 CCX. High fir.
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      • 923 14 DHDBAPTS FOR SALE (CLEMENTI/ WEST COAST) 3 'NG' BLK 365 Clementi, bright, windy, well kept, all races. MRT. Can contra. Early move-in. Cash $15K! 9023-3363 Rama PN 3'NG'323,608/ 4Tblk9 GhimMoh 3'NG 1 323 low S. Move m. MRT. 4T blk9 GhimMoh. Low corner. 3'NG' 608. Seaview. *****442 3" -i RM
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      • 816 14 X HOB APTS FOR SALE (GEYLANG/EUNOS/ MACPHERSON) 4 'NG' BLK 54 Pipit Road 803. Valued S2I4K. Dr. to dr. Immed regn. Vacant. 9312-4210 4 'NG' 107. ALJUNIED Cres. Mid. fir. MRT, Geylang Methodist sch library, mkt. Agt 9208-3085 5 T CORNER Pipit Rd blk 92. 4 bdrms. High fir. Valued
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      • 1104 14 Rll HDB APTS FOR SALE KiLy (HOUGANG/S'GOON/ '^J YIOCHUKANG) 4 'A' BLK 540 S'goon N. High fir. Lift level. Unblocked. Renovated. Contra. Early move m. Valued 5225 K. Low cash! *****023 DW 4 'A' BLK 943 ground fir with mini gdn. Marble fir. Face S. Opp Hougang Pt. Valued 5233
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      • 961 14 Hflfl HDB APTS FOR SALE BLK 644 Jurong W 5 rms Movein cond. Sell at value Blk 643 4 A' corner Valued. Breezy. Blk 4 Toh Yi. High fir. No contra. Valued. Can co-broke. *****939 PN 4T219 BOONLAY LOWS high/ lift Exec Apt 709/ 910 SOK!! High fir Execapt 753
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      • 1838 15 a HDB APTS FOR SALE Rfl HDB APTS FOR SALE (JURONG) |^J (JURONG) 5 T 696, 813. High flr. MRT. $10K. 5 13 66. MRT/ sch. 6 yrs. SIOK o c c 5Pt Blk 198 Boon Lav *****696 EfKl HDB APTS FOR SALE STGO.nLo.cL 641 Ju- IH '™££lru._™ rong West
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      • 857 15 RC] HDB APTS FOR SALE ■^JtPASIR RIS/ CHANGI) EXEC MAIS 537. High flr. Unblocked. Lift level. Movein. Near MRT. N.S. facing. All races. *****506 EXEC APT 550. High flr. Pt blk. Unblocked, river view. Renovated. Bright, windy. MRT. *****600 EXEC APT. 160/ 608 Pasir Ris. Sell at value! High flr.
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      • 969 15 ■511 HDB APTS FOR SALE (TAMPINES/SIMEI) MUST SELL! 4 A' Tampines 498J, design build. High flr, bright. Unblocked. Full glass window. Sch/Mkt. *****018 Best Link PUAY KIANG I 9594 7889 1 m NEW LIST! EXEC APT 329/ 324 Tampines. 7 yrs. High flr. Unblocked, bright, windy, square hall. Near amenities.
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      • 1037 15 m HDB APTS FOR SALE (TAMPINES/ SIMEI) SELL BELOW $10K! 495F Exec Apt. Beautiful. 4 rms. Move-in cond. Greenery. 9060-9956 FT SIMEI EXEC MAIS Blk 147. Nicely renovated. Quiet. 4-min to MRT/ East Point. Sole agt 9832-6086 SO-BELOW VALUE! Tampines/ Simei 5 T 107, 113, 123, 142, 146, 356, 391,
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      • 977 15 JFtfl HDB APTS FOR SALE KliJ (TOAPAYOH/ j^fl POTONGPASIR) LOW CASH! 3 T Corner Blk 225 T. j Payoh. F/ renovated. Amenities. Valued SI4OK. 9380-4655 CPA TOA PAYOH LORI. Blk 159, 3 Tup- graded, utility. High fir. Opp HDB hub. Move-in. CCN 9450-3004 I S NEG. 5 T Toa Payoh.
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      • 905 15 RE] HDB APTS FOR SALE (WOODLANDS) GRAB NOW! SELLING below value. 5 T Woodlands condo layout Blk 736. Malay owner. Renovated. Near amenities. 9456-8932 PN. LOW CASH! 5 T Blk 607 Woodlands. Mid fir. Renovated. Malay owner. Opp 888 Plaza. Unblocked. Can contra. 9029-5564 PN LOW CALL now!!! Low 5
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      • 848 15 H HDB APTS FOR SALE (WOODLANDS) $0 CASH! 5 T 762 corner. Urgent sale! 122 sq.m. Aircon. Well renovated. Joseph 9382-8035 PN $15K BELOW. JUMBO Blk 848 cor ncr, mid fir. Well kept. Can contra. Pg 9797-5522 Agt $SK! 4 'A' 659. 100% move-in. Unblocked. Near MRT/ mkt. Valued $192
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      • 942 15 PROPERTIES 1 Hfl HDB APTS FOR SALE |^J (YISHUN) ""^ppr It fl HENRY YAP VyJ 9028 5885^"^ (1) 1% COMMISSION for buyer agt 5 T Blk 167 corner. Below value. (2) Exec Mais. Blk 325. Near MRT. Renovated. Well kept. neg.!!! 3 'A' 629. Must sell! Genuine agt welcome. High
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      • 680 15 Rfl HUDC/HDB APTS WANTED (RENT/ BUY) PROPERTIES WANTED URGENTLY SSK immed. deposit for sellers Buyers are willing to wait SSK-SSOK cash above value 1 G'teed. sale within 1 week Cash PR Buyers/ Upgraoers 1 Private HDB owners Free consultation/ valuation All types of loan arrangeable/ any amount from bank, finance
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      • 539 16 f PROPERTIES 1 Rfl FACTORY SPACE WOn FOR RENT Small Detached Factory Cum Open Space Sungei Kadut Aye Very individual 700/ 1200/ 1600/ 2600/ 3600/ 5000-40,000 sq.ft. with oil interceptor tank Ideal for automobile repairing. Hardware/ electrical shop. Scrapyard, tyre repair. Diesel pumping station Tel: 6561-8694 Agt GROUND FLOOR 2500
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      • 426 16 Rfl FACTORY SPACE ■^Uforrent SENOKO 8600 SQ.FT. High ceiling. Ample cargo space parking. East container access. *****060 KALLANG BAHRU FTY with office. 1100 sq.ft. 2 parking lots. Easy access. Immed. Call *****308 WB GROUND FLR. EUNOS/ Depot/ Pandan Loop/ Pioneer Rd. 1200--***** sq.ft. 3 phase. *****332 0.13 GENTING LANE light
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      • 376 16 RH FACTORY SPACE RW FACTORY SPACE RH FACTORY SPACE RH FACTORY SPACE R!J FACTORY SPACE RH FACTORY SPACE RTJ FACTORY SPACE Rfi FACTORY SPACE ■'^*r J lEunosTechpa*! L I u '*"*<ml!ill^BM L. WBS^Sit Estate <■?" > //•<'■> b i AiliVi B!n f\ d j~m P __HKWH^ WT^. -ft t wr
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      • 254 16 DONTMISS SALE/ RENT. ONLY 7 units left! Bt Batok St 23. Approx 1173/ 1561/ 2034 sq.ft. Immed occupation. Easy access to PIE. *****002 DebenhamJ Tie Leung i BELOW fP VALUATION SENOKO WAY 77,000/ 59,000 sq.ft. Fty cum 4-storey office. Ur- gent seller! Valued 54.5 M. View to offer! 9678-8113 Phyllis
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      • 373 16 I iiLSfc FACTORY ANNEX jflAlapfeW OFFICE /SHOWROOM landmark building with excellent -~«tf corporate facade at Sungei Kadut; l-and area About 97,000 sq ft; •Gross floor area. About 188,000 sq ft; BE| I i H^ Factory with crane loading bays. 1 "-^Bi^ suitable for iight industry/warehouse BhHli *«ar 9385-0730 Biff*** I
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      • 498 16 Rfl OFFICE SPACE Rfl OFFICE SPACE I^dFORRENT B^JfORRENT BPMrW^^^BSSfiBSSHSB3 CHOICE OFFICE SPACES NATWEST CENTRE 15 McCallum Street 5 mins walk to Tanjong Pagar MRT Station •Area 9o4 to 1496 sqft Attractive rental from $2.80 psf Scan Maureen *****830 *****060 H Tel: *****411 FAR EAST ORGANIZATION CHOICE OFFICE SPACES Far East
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      • 502 16 Rfl OFFICE SPACE I^U FOR RENT AMARA CORPORATE TOWER 3 mins walk fr. Tq Paqar MRT Ample car park lots Raised floor plate Card access after office hour Additional air-con $10/ hr 732. 1507, 1916. 4090 sq ft 4090 sq ft fitted, ideal for IT 4123 sq ft fully fitted
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      • 836 17 Rfl OFFICE SPACE |^U FOR RENT ALONG MAIN S'GOON RD Offices ranging 1700-5800 sq.ft. Movein condition. Central aircon. Free parking. Owner *****811 gUPERI BALUI SERVICED OFFICE GOLDHILL Plaza Novena MRT. Furn Droadband. 24 hrs access aircon. Affordable. From $550. 6254 8690 UIC BLDG SHENTON way 678 to 9386 sf. High
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      • 931 17 ITfl OFFICE SPACE I^U FOR RENT D.13 MACPHERSON. 1356-2103 jq.ft. P/fitted/ cargo bay/ carpet/ immed. 6745-3888 owner RUBY IND. COMPLEX Exec, office. 123 sq.ft. up. Own entrance. Sofa reception *****538/ *****745 GMG BUILDING. ROBINSON Road. 3000 sqft. *****/ 805-01, fitted. $3 psf. Please call 6324-1131 D.03 CHIN SWEE Road, San
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      • 585 17 IJfl OFFICE SPACE |^UFORR£NT GOLDHILL 3RD FLR. 1300 sqft. Citiport. Ground fir 590 sqft. Partition/ aircon. Immed. 6475-7329 PARKWAY/ CHANGI S. 723 3000 SQ.lt Choice units. Nice view. Easy parking. 9818-6328 ORIENTAL VENTURE BLDG along Geylang Rd. 1417 sq.ft. with 4 rms. Renovated. 6388 1382 Agt TANGLIN SHPG CTR/ Dickson
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      • 886 17 Rfl SHOP SPACE I^U FOR RENT FULLY RENOVATED KTV/PUB Immediate Occupancy Prominent street frontage with Al fresco sitting Approximately 1 ,431 sq.ft Walking distance from Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station ili'iM'M l ..i.^rißH Prime units 640 and 1 ,900 sf Near future LRT station Prefer fashion, fashion-related, children-related trades food teat
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      • 825 17 vrl shop space I^Uforrent 2 UNITS IN Orchard 267 sqft approx. Suits start-up biz. Clinic m HDB. Conservation shophse next to new MRT. 9100-8801 PN NTUC INCOME TAMPINES Point I near MRT Quality Bldg, Ground Ftoor Space *****506/07/08. D.02 IDEAL FAST food shophse MRT. Wide main rd front/ 2 fir.
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      • 787 17 ijffjl SHOP SPACE MERIDIEN SHPG CTR (Orchard) Prime 2314 ft, good for Rest. Retail, KTV Lounge JK Tan *****268, *****555. ANG MO KIO AVENUE 10. Good for Investment/ Retail. D/storey Shophouse. Heavy human traffic. Sale/ Rent. 9100-9560 ERA BELOW VALUE! SHOPHSE Blk 34 Cassia Cres. 2-storey. Approx 148 sq.m. 87
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      • 597 17 1 RESTAURANT/ KPfll RESTAURANT/ LOUNGE EjLiJ LOUNGE SPACE FOR RENT gj SPACE FOR RENT THE PERFECT] RESTAURANT LOCATION! Prime restaurant space at Tan Chong Tower for lease! 4000sqft Close to museums, ij^SHHF cineptexes, hotels Kk service apartments ly Minutes to Bugis and |Tj City Hall MRT stations HL Customer parking
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      • 459 24 CLASSIFIED JOBS a ADMINISTRATIVE/ W9T\ ADMINISTRATIVE/ CLERICAL POSITIONS VJ&I CLERICAL POSITIONS Tfetrt't always something new at iseian! Jtli Singapore s leading lash len retailer and discover M« career opportunities! MHliTlftrrWllli GCE '0' level, preferably with commerce background Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications 2l»?jliVJi f l:^^nni Secondary education Physically fit
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      • 448 25 a PRODUCTION POSITIONS Due to expansion, we are I looking for committed individuals for the I position of If you: have mm 'N' level are able to work 12 hrs rotating shift are able to understand write simple English are looking to build your future with a growing company Pls
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      • 786 26 Executive Appointments: TOLL FREE 1800-289-8822 Classified Jobs: 1800-289-9988 SINGAPORE AMERICAN SCHOOL -S^^Bl^' ff TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT I SENIOR ENGINEER Invites applications for the post of I Diploma m Mechanical Engineering m hi^^^^^ t '^hf J^m^ mWm^W I •3 5 years working experience m QA environment -^'^'•vS^B^K^^^HWk r^"lf Wt_4' m %i flf^PfW
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