The Straits Times, 12 December 2003

Lock icon This issue may only be viewed from the multimedia stations at NLB Libraries. See FAQ for more information.

Total Pages: 148
1 32 The Straits Times
  • 32 1 The Straits Times Establisried 1845 BEST IN NEWSPAPER DESIGN IN ASIA DU Cents JT riQay December 12, 2003 148 Pages m six parts mita (p) 033/03/2003 •fl A Singapore Press Holdings publication
    32 words
  • 515 1  - Travellers are back at Changi KARAMJIT KAUR GOH CHIN LIAN By anc Airport was used by more travellers last month than m November last year the first year-on-year increase since March AFTER eight months of turmoil caused by the Sars outbreak, it's clear skies again for airlines, the latest figures
    515 words
  • 176 1 IF THE Sars scare had dragged on any longer than it did, Mr Bob Amarnani would have had to go to Europe to look for customers m Britain, Norway, Finland and Sweden. But his regulars, mostly foreign businessmen, have returned to his shop, Maharaja's Tailors, at
    LEONARD GOH  -  176 words
  • 206 1 CABBY Michael Yeo, 41, was on his way to Changi Airport when The Straits Times called him yesterday. He expects to wait no more than 45 minutes for a passenger; during the Sars outbreak, it was at least two hours. Back then, he took
    206 words
  • 218 1  - PM accepts Abdullah's New Year invitation KWAN WENG KIN By JAPAN CORRESPONDENT TOKYO Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong revealed that his Malaysian counterpart, Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, had invited Singapore ministers to a Chinese New Year party m Johor on Jan 24. "Prime Minister Badawi invited me and my
    REUTERS  -  218 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 90 1 HOLIDAY TRAGEDY; Principal of Fairfield Methodist Primary drowns off island m Thailand page s fl Zfjß SJM Sl#l§l 7a I mTM^M^M^M^M^M^M^M^Mt^t^mmfm kVllufl^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Er^^^^^P^^^Bßl^B KSAHSCS9 SD iidl IBMMiU I A^IUM ItBHI ISH P*H Wmm Is/ti, I s_W Ift Uili I IBiSB L vrrrrrru ■iprg T v^Design: LEE CHEE CHEW Photo of Singapore
      90 words
    • 20 1 See also Pages 3 and ASIAiAIO-All] 8 '"87 18 1******7 The Straits Times interactive: http://straitstimes.asialcom.sg is available from 6 aa.
      20 words

  • NEWS FLASH
    • 169 2 HO M E OLDER USED CARS HARD TO FIND ANYONE looking for a car between four and nine years old may be m for a long search. The majority of used-car classified advertisements are for cars less than three years old. Models 10 or more years old are also available,
      169 words
    • 79 2 CHINA ALREADY A 6REAT POWER WHILE America has been viewing China as an emerging power m East Asia, the country has already achieved the status of the region's "go-to" guy. Its new position was confirmed by its role hosting discussions on the North Korean nuclear crisis earlier this year.
      79 words
    • 82 2 UTTLE ROOM FOR PASSWN IN CCAs JUNIOR college student Colin liew Wey-Ren says that while the idea of allowing students to pursue their passions through co-cur ri cular activities is admirable, the reality is rather different. He says the system encourages mercenary attitudes, as a high CCA score will
      82 words
    • 64 2 ITS TOUGH. BEING A PRINCESS THE 15-year-old winner of a Princess Diaries competition discovers that living a life of luxury can be hard work when she dons a tiara for a day. Goh Meng Zi describes how the novel experiences of travel by limousine, French cuisine, splurging on clothes
      64 words
    • 100 2 Row over daily dawn chorus UNWELCOME wake-up calls from a new' neighbour's pet birds are threatening to fuel another Everitt Road-style neighbourhood dispute. Yio Chu Kang resident Melvin Tan says he has been unable to sleep past sunrise when Mr Lawrence Lim's shamas, thrushes and merboks burst into song
      100 words
    • 104 2 US overwhelmed by flu outbreak DOUBLE the usual number of Americans are seeking treatment for a virulent strain of influenza, and vaccines are m short supply. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warn that the outbreak has not peaked yet, as schools shut down and at least one
      104 words
    • 68 2 3 CNB men charged THREE Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) officers have been charged over allegations that they were supplied with drink and the services of nightclub hostesses m return for helping drug offenders. The three men, who are out on bail, have been suspended from duty pending the outcome
      68 words
    • 76 2 M ONEY DBS IN THAI CREDIT CARD VENTURE DBS Bank has bought a 40 per cent stake m finance company Capital OK for $17 million, m a bid to sell credit cards and loans to Thais. Its purchase gives it access to the 12 million users of Thailand's premier mobile
      76 words
    • 66 2 STUDENTS FACE HEADSCARF BAN A REPORT commissioned by French President Jacques Chirac has recommended the banning of "conspicuous" religious signs which would include the Muslim headscarf, Jewish skullcaps and large Christian crosses m schools. Mr Chirac has yet to decide whether to enshrine m law the report's recommendations, which
      66 words
    • 156 2 DEMOCRACY 'A TOOL, NOT A GOAL' IN A Constitution Day speech, Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra sparked controversy by saying that while democracy is "a good and beautiful thing", the true goal was "to give people a good lifestyle, happiness and national progress". But opposition leader Abhisit Vejjajiva accused
      156 words
    • 76 2 FRENCH HAIR SAVES ARSENAL BACK m September, Arsenal didn't appear to have much hope of Champions League success. But striker Thierry Henry declared, "This is not over", and backed up his words when he single-handedly tore Italian giants Inter Milan to shreds last month. And Wednesday's defeat of Lokomotiv
      76 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 283 2 Prime 3-5 World 6-25 Editorial 26 Com mentary26-29 Forum 30,31 HOME Home Hl-Hll Tech Science Hl2-Hl5 ASIA7SPORTS/ MONEY Asia AI.AIO-20 China A3-A9 S-E Asia A2l-A25 Malaysia A26-A3l Sports A33-A3B Money... A4O-A4B EIEE! Mailbag L 6 Comics L 8 Music L7.L8.L14 This Weekend L9-Ll3 Cinema guide Ll5-Ll7 What's On LlB TV
      283 words
    • 335 2 ■^■■■■^■■■■M||^H^H^^^^^H W mmmmWmWmWmmmmmW mmVTmmf >m^mmi J *3l ■rmaM^^^^^^S^f^' MW^At Am^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^LW m^^^m^m^^^^mm^^^^^^m m'^ AmmmW- m^mW W^. ''■^g^^^^^^K^ 'A* i 3*^ r Amm mM laMmmmmmmmW^' "4W f4k 4 wm^ >l^k < lr a*S m tm% mmm^ mmtWmm\AAm mmt m*m. Mtl A*M MmV M A |#%m[^H md mmW Berries Daily Chinese Genius Program
      335 words

  • PRIME NEWS
    • 848 3  - PM sees Japan gaining from economic links with Asean KWAN WENG KIN fit/1 JAPAN CORRESPONDENT PM GOH ON SENDING TROOPS TO IRAQ It is m Singapore's interest. We are not there just to help the US. But m our longer-term interest, we need the US to get its job done,
      848 words
    • 459 3  -  SELINA LUM A SINGAPOREAN who skipped town for Australia nine years ago after tricking two men here of more than $1.7 million, was yesterday jailed for 6V 2 years. Foo Peng Boon Qeft), 63, also known as Frank or Jim Foo, looked
      459 words
    • 457 4 LONDON Scientists m the United States have coaxed stem cells from mice to change into immature sperm that can fertilise eggs to develop into embryos, an achievement that could pave the way for new treatments for male infertility. Researchers at the Children's Hospital Boston/Harvard
      Reuters  -  457 words
    • 722 4  -  KARAM JIT KAU R Bu TRANSPORT CORRESPONDENT One's with Tiger Airways, the other's the brains behind Malaysia's Air Asia and Australian Jetstar, but don't talk shop THE launch of Singapore's newest budget carrier, Tiger Airways, will see two good friends and former colleagues
      BUSINESS TIMES; STEVEN LEE  -  722 words
    • 325 5  -  JANE NG THE principal of Fairfield Methodist Primary and her son are believed to have drowned off an island m Thailand while holidaying there. The accident also left her husband critically injured, according to friends and colleagues who received word of the tragedy yesterday evening.
      325 words
    • 113 5 NOSTALGIC scenes of a hair-dressing saloon, and nuns receiving a gift offish for the poor. These are just two of 100 photographs The Straits Times will exhibit from today to Sunday at the Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre. There will be
      JOYCE FANG  -  113 words
    • 545 5 Natural disasters cost 103 b this year Climate change linked to rising global temperatures to blame for much of the damage, according to one study MILAN Natural disasters, most of them caused by extreme weather, cost the world more than US$6O billion (*****.2 billion) this year. Rising temperatures are also
      AFP; Reuters  -  545 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 292 3 [See also ASIA: A 1 OA 1 1 y^^^T^MPßHBdBte^^*^y^^ «Yjß mmm —^J ft 8 m^Lm^wJmt *^m < 1 I^^H Exclusively for POSB |^^H cardholders this December. mmm mmmmmSmm^Wßt.'' %**> B^BUHPt^ Simply pay with any of your POSB Cards and enjoy up to 50% B'Sllßife discount at Landex Showroom Sale. Stock
      292 words

  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 173 4 am\k mm* mmW^Oi m mr r WmV M W '^mmmmrnl mm^t^PL^k W mt m^^^ I k' I B V^^mcm J" Am mw m mw K\ mm w^ mw M m m- Mm f udiuv«HA^Bß Ik tl m. I A m m w .a mmtmmtmmAm. mm jj mm. m-W* mm m.
      173 words
    • 136 4 jm^mmmmmMk\ V^ _^^^^^B M W^LmmW m .m pi*^ lltxJ P^l Located m the renowned suburb of Flemington Next door to local shopping centre Newmarket Plaza Only 4km 5-minute drive to CBD, RMIT 5-minute drive or tram to Highpoint Shopping CentreMelbourne University one of the biggest m Northern suburbs 2-minute walk
      136 words
    • 6 4 [See also Pages 23 and 26]
      6 words

  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 165 5 Who gives you triple points everywhere you spend? *m. I^^k m<. y m W W HJ But only the American Express® Card gives you w m 9^^^^- |L the power of triple Membership Rewards"* points. Other cards give you one point Sure, some offer double points Km^' 1 JmW Anywh«r«,
      165 words

  • WORLD
    • 664 6 Schools closed because Hospitals running many children are sick out of vaccine WASHINGTON Schools are closed and at least one hospital has had to turn away Eatients as the United States races itself for what could be its worst influenza season. The Centres for Disease
      New York Times; AP; BONG FORTIN  -  664 words
    • 652 8 Reconstruction Projects FRIENDLY COALITION FOLKS RISKED THEIR LIVES, BD THEREFORE THE CONTRACTING IS GOING TO REFLECT THAT, AND THAT'S WHAT THE U.S. TAXPAYERS EXPECT.' It's the American taxpayers' wish that contracts should go to countries which risked lives m Iraq, says President WASHINGTON
      New York Times; Reuters; AP; AFP  -  652 words
    • 405 8 WASHINGTON Plans to deploy the first battalion of Iraq's new army are m doubt because a third of the soldiers trained by the US-led occupation authority have quit, US defence officials said. Touted as a key to Iraq's future, the 700-man battalion has lost
      AP; AFP  -  405 words
    • 569 10 Gore's backing a boon and hindrance to Dean NEWS ANALYSIS He gets the legitimacy he seeks, but he will have trouble defining himself as an outsider to voters WASHINGTON Mr Al Gore's endorsement confirms the status of Dr Howard Dean as that rarest of animals m the jungle of presidential
      New York Times; EPA  -  569 words
    • 393 11 WASHINGTON US President George W. Bush's political advisers are now all but certain that Dr Howard Dean will be the Democratic presidential nominee, and they are planning a campaign that takes into account what they see as his strengths and weaknesses, said Republicans
      New York Times  -  393 words
    • 253 11 Parties must seek cash from independent groups WASHINGTON The Supreme Court has upheld wide-ranging limits on donations and other contributions to election candidates, making the push to raise "hard money" more important. The ruling affirms the ban on "soft money", the unlimited donations that corporations, labour unions and wealthy individuals
      New York Times  -  253 words
    • 536 12 65 million girls miss out on school Unicef Report Without education, they are stuck m a poverty trap and the problem will snowball from one generation to another, UN children's fund warns GENEVA Some 65 million girls worldwide are kept out of school, increasing the risks that they will suffer
      AP  -  536 words
    • 325 12  -  THERESA TAN By SINGAPORE takes good care of its children, better even than economic powerhouses like the United States and Japan m some areas. TTiat verdict came m the United Nations Children's Fund's (Unicef) State Of The World's Children report, released yesterday. In the under-five
      325 words
    • 349 11 Supreme Court rulings to affect US elections ♦Practice of redrawing poll districts under fire WASHINGTON A computer-generated, upside-down Chinese dragon threatens to change the future shape of American politics. Lawyers have asked the United States Supreme Court to decide when gerrymandering of congressional districts becomes too political. The district m
      AFP  -  349 words
    • 801 14 In Korea, even the homeless have cards Spending binge leaves millions of South Koreans m dire financial straits SEOUL There was the teenager who turned to prostitution to pay off her credit card bills. Then, the young couple, both college students, who had racked up U*****,000 (*****,000) on their cards
      Los Angeles Times; REUTERS; AP  -  801 words
    • 881 14 Managing that card Financial experts list five golden rules when you own a credit card. They are: Pay more than the minimum balance each month, even if it is just a little bit more. Always pay on time. Lite fees add up and can raise your interest
      Washington Post  -  881 words
    • 215 19 WARSAW Polish Prime Minister Leszek Miller is undergoing super-cooling treatment m a bid to recover from spinal injuries m time to attend a summit on Europe's future. He is spending two minutes twice a day m a cryogenic cell at minus
      Reuters; EPA  -  215 words
    • 627 19 New European Union Constitution New draft Constitution fails to settle the differences ahead of a summit, with voting rights a major obstacle BRUSSELS The European Union's future hangs m the balance amid growing signs that its squabbling leaders will fail to agree on major
      AP; Reuters; Financial Times  -  627 words
    • 168 19 THE key sticking points over the EU Constitution: VOTING RIGHTS: Spain and Poland fiercely oppose draft proposals which would cut their generous voting rights. Britain also opposes Italian proposals to cut veto rights on foreign and defence policy. COMPOSITION OF EUROPEAN COMMISSION: The draft Constitution calls for
      AFP  -  168 words
    • 235 19 British prison service admits officer brutality LONDON Britain's prison service has admitted that its officers subjected jail inmates to sustained beatings, mock executions, death threats and racist abuse, according to a major daily here. Fourteen prisoners were seriously assaulted by officers m Wormwood Scrubs prison m west London, The Guardian
      235 words
    • 536 20 Russia uneasy as US sets outplans for Bases Any plans for the expansion ofNato military infrastructure up to our border prompts very obvious concern. Russian Defence Minister Sergei Ivanov Washington gives assurance that proposed expansion into eastern Europe is not an act of aggression MOSCOW The United States has told
      AFP  -  536 words
    • 498 21 Report commissioned by President Chirac also suggests adding Jewish and Muslim holidays to the calendar for state schools PARIS Muslim girls m France could be barred from wearing the headscarf m school after an expert panel yesterday recommended a ban on "conspicuous" religious
      AP; AFP; Reuters  -  498 words
    • 181 21 France-US fraud case settled for $1.3 b PARIS France has reached a US$76O--million (Ssl.3-billion) settlement with US prosecutors over a fraud case which was one of the biggest irritants to ParisWashington ties. TTie settlement, one of the largest fines m a criminal case m US history, is meant for the
      AP; Bloomberg News; AFP  -  181 words
    • WORLD FILE
      • 51 21 AN EXPLOSION at a money changer's shop m Tel Aviv yesterday killed two people and wounded 12 m what police said may have been an attack by Israeli underworld figures. Suspected criminal boss Zeev Rosenstein was injured m the blast, his lawyer said.
        AP  -  51 words
      • 46 21 A 22-MONTH-OLD Californian girl who fell into a pool and started breathing 40 minutes after she was declared dead suffered a severe and probably irreversible brain injury, doctors said on Wemiesday. It is unclear whether Mackayala Jespersen can hear or see. AP
        AP  -  46 words
      • 62 21 A GERMAN court yesterday released a Moroccan man who was on trial for helping the Sept 11 plotters after the judge said the court haa new evidence which "clearly exonerates" the suspect. Abdelghani Mzoudi was released after new testimony that he did not belong
        Reuters  -  62 words
      • 37 21 ITALIAN engineers have completed work to prevent the collapse of the cliff niches which house the remaining fragments of Afghanistan's Bamivan Buddhas destroyed by the Taleban, a United Nations spokesman said yesterday. AFP
        AFP  -  37 words
    • 838 23  -  ALFRED LEE NEWS ANALYSIS FOR THE STRAITS TIMES CUSTOMERS WANT THE CHEAPEST TICKET PRICES THEY CM GET, BUT THEY ALSO WANT OUR STAFF TO BE ALWAYS HELPFUL WE SAVE COSTS ON OUR INFRASTRUCTURE BUT WE WU NEVER COMPROMISE OUR AIR
      REUTERS  -  838 words
    • PEOPLE
      • 162 24 Berlusconi plans bid for re-election QUASHES TALK ON SUCCESSOR ROME Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has said he plans to run m the 2006 election m an announcement intended to cut short speculation about a possible successor. "As things stand, I must say that I will be a candidate as
        AFP  -  162 words
      • 90 24 JERUSALEM Israel's Supreme Court has ordered the younger son of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, Gilad, to hand over personal documents that police say will prove i he took an illegal US$l.5 million (552.6 million) loan from a South African businessman. The Prime Minister is
        AP  -  90 words
      • 91 24 LOS ANGELES Police used a stun gun to subdue legendary pop producer Phil Spector after they came upon the grisly scene of a dead actress slumped m a chair m his home, according to official documents. Obtained by media, the documents showed that
        AFP  -  91 words
      • 102 24 CHRISTCHURCH Italian opera singer Romano Dragoni has long wanted to meet again the hungry New Zealand soldier who nearly 60 years ago sang to his family as payment for taking some eggs during WWII. His dream is now about to become true after The Christchurch
        AFP  -  102 words
    • 762 25 Back To Good Ole Days Over a meal HArrt BrMfkiM Jr aae* Mr Raetr /Uats swell mmmA ImamM xwAaxA4mmm twUtm mmmAm kaal Imii Mifctltoi Qtlni natMai iflaeailiy. WmmRRRRRj Rm mRRRm WRtRRRRR, Mr MffM MCUOI Mi Mr Raaaaf Laaeer, casaaVy teak la tbt i Iplflt
      New York Times; AFP  -  762 words
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 336 6 Wo hi. i) |lfflkPhfc^^| W() HI I) MMMMU%mrT\ Kl AN ME^^M^M 65 Million Girls Not In School Hflp Swipe Generation iMa Fare Deal Many will suffer from extreme poverty, oun 8 Cults' carefree attitude to the use of Ffl Cheap fares, friendly service and high safety iAm*-~ die m childbirth
      336 words

  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 153 7 jßi ilrvWEK' I tAt^ *-~&m. ViBHkA.-i'JßpflqgF RjtiEe >' fl f^f, |>^ ,^^a^ M IBRMr i 1 I I II PWn //f^jm. J~-* J T'fflWr. W m*A^W A\W m mi lilMH^^^^Bl I l"i, i Ak 9^^ I I In the Spirit of the Festive Season, I I we'd like to Celebrate
      153 words

  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 386 8 M^_ t^mmmtmjmmWf^^mmmmmmmmmmimmmwK^mww^mA *jc>. JhM |B|v a^m 1,, m; f. m^mXr -aAW' mM W **mmmiAomn'jpt ltli© FflSttV© S©OSOn I I ■Mh^l^^^iJ r| HHHUH l£^ mm mm\mmmmmm m\ w tm to Celebrate B^^^^^^.^ *zfK4. m ><^^^P^i •> A I N*<lh dB our Loyal Customers IMP B^ mcmtJL c*.^fa^A^m^% j|" M >' *2-**
      386 words

  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 295 9 m EW m m. >~ .^mA^WLWKWm^^^^^^W^m—t r Jh tEN^^^^BEHHEES^^^^i^' *2P^E^^t*^E*JP^ "fJ WVTHr.J «yCS»rf»^ 7 m }%*ywl'l r CoS. "immWSSr^^^^^t^ H I Festive Season, iT^^km^^Sl^H we'd like to Celebrate EBSMHIH mm^mWmm^wTAmi ES9HHIH the Tradition of Giving *m B 9 0 9 with all our I V^ Q-ff j further further StOreWlde
      295 words

  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • 282 10 mT t A m. m _jf» mF^ b-^^^^^l A l ~"iiSIHB9^llll[l^^l^fllflHilll^lliH I St^C&Virl Rsfev^H V 1 1 Efl ?\^"A^JA^ I MWg m\mm m> .-Wim}Bm\rmWmt~amW l SBW~I AmWJWL*^ mW Wkmmt^WMM I I Bohemia Crystal Bohemia Crystal II If Design: Nova* Design: Nova at Less 50% I I I fii-i 15cm Covert
      282 words
    • 8 10 CAXS. I Buy It. Sell It. Find It.
      8 words
    • 26 10 Hong Tan (fcjj)_ Dining Set/7 /^ffmm^t MsBod4g) 308 River Valley Road, (5)*****9 Tel: 6732 6486/ 6733 7806 Fax: 6733 9073 OPENS DAILY FROM 10AM TO 7PM
      26 words

  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 366 11 gfgf ii i fSLmmmmti** Lhhhhmhmbbb«JJ|| h J I t^ U I m M"/ A. 9 'tm pww^ H IVI V C^ mXrmm^mmmtm 1 w mMM\i/a*y IVI I ft ff"- Hrn A I me Spirtr of tne \J fl vi fll fl fl "H| i{ mmm^ m Disney Babies :^WSBHWj*°' Raffles
      366 words

  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 295 12 AUDIO j. >^|YEAR 3 AHNIV^^rV mA^mAaA\ m^\ mW rrMl^^ta 4^l^^% flfl I9^ c B^r m.^^^" aUI/W \m\m J miM J wen »i-%*— I I M i^^L amfP 9^^'^**tm^ m^^ m m, t Karaoha T Ii HHacMmonaar 42* Plasma TV l>llMfcl "ll B I P*"**^ \\w m m mmmmmmmm mmm,, mw
      295 words

  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 476 13 jgajy It umi giving you more reasons' to smile Bb H Bk^ Afl monroe fl Hflßfe instyle ■l^ fl stripe Knit Jlb H fl^ washed l?^** -^jik A 1 4. M« linen camp J fl E\ r JlJl IS jt shirt Mflk^ emill /fj emilio fe£ P L" J"ivsQx Jl
      476 words

  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 248 14 John tjL little giving you more reasons to smile A ROBINSONS l^f GROUP STORE W J /^ff StOrSWICI© plus q% Qft^ W m mm \\\\\\WQ I ill or a Shoppers f or ocbc robinsons visa card mm I I except triumph, electrical products and 3llCl TObinSOIIS CBf A W- m
      248 words

  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 600 15 Kodak Easy Share J V!»7.i Elmp| mm j l^^l^HßW~ M i TliflPlM^^B^^felM rt/?QQ *"^^i^^^^^BSßSpHßK.^^^s2Slfc^^^i^Hi '4X optical, 3.8 X advanced digital zoom. r j &\m^ *pW%Af:jA-?~' /*^£2fl^^^fenk^B| Total 1 5X 700 m A\ ill m tffirAmrE*r*!R&^mmmV{. Tp Continuous digital video wrth audio v I i I IH /ff r^ffiJ^^' '^B' i
      600 words

  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • 1203 16 MuST BuY (Fri) 12-12-03 MuST H Save m S m°Y£M^^°Mm BRANDED $OV^^^ WjiWi^MSM HI Ull I *k I J J)3UVI I .1 H tWMh HT lith»QhyU«2s6^a DW HAM«fIOG6 HDO fl fll! fl/MltM 1 lifl'J^l ffl fl ■%P I a€m\J\J T^ V flfl fl .DVD/CD«WCoin&^rfo«. 4 Graphic Cod BgfßflffmnnnfflMfl fl fl
      1,203 words

  • Page 17 Advertisements
    • 1526 17 BuY (Sat)l3-12-03F "583P\ m mW m^^V_"fl*^ W UjijiljdTol Per Customer B B I^OO MOO f fnnßß BRANDED I $2T .-=**"< BRANDED 1 VV^ i^ 4>w/VJVyfl «A fl Sf jC?j -J 4 WArBfTRtfCNSOOCfT fl fl BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBfIB 'InteT X»o4e 400MHi ProceMor mHB '3M«Wrth Individual baht fl^ 888 «64MBM«nory fl B^ >TrT Co
      1,526 words

  • Page 18 Advertisements
    • 827 18 jßmTmmMtlSmmEmm^ Christmas at Takashimaya With The Most Wonderful Gifts Of The Season Bflfl B flk fll^ flfl^fl K& fl JM fl V mW mPk. m\YW ImWmWt Am Bi M BUM' JtH^L H B^fl a fl Ffl I^"* ffll j^mm: MLIM Mm I H JHI AmmmW**h< M 3 l fl r
      827 words

  • Page 19 Advertisements
    • 1007 19 mm mfc aEraSSHI^ 1 1 flyilgl*]yl IStorHub1 StorHub B J S^^P I^W APt^^R^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^R fl^M [ff IMw ■J* lifl iTI fl Wr mAmm Afl '^^^fl^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^l 88l Bk m flfl I yn wt^m I ,DD Aflfl Bfl A*^flfl If kBB RRwOMmmmmmWM BBfcJ^jFfl^^^^ kBBBBBBB^^fIWtm^ Iflfl^fll Feast your eyes on non-stop entertainment from $29.12!
      1,007 words

  • Page 20 Advertisements
    • 577 20 mTT&JA mmmmmmmmmmm mm msJsjs li I^^n m^Aw. *>(•? k~fa. -^g bkk? 1 ]^^^^h HB^" m^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^AAmm/L. Mmm Utk^fTa-m. \^V A x I^^K^ mm With PacNet, you^T^^^^^H I more than one chokfi-^^ mmmmm^mm. «r^ -AmmmW It doesn't matter what your Internet usage pattern is, PacNet has just the plan for you! Our
      577 words

  • Page 21 Advertisements
    • 49 21 UgsS^JWEHOUSE m^ POOL TABLE (FREE PLAY) $1200 BB» INCLUDE DELIVERY ACCESSORIES BRAND NEW FOOTBALL TABLE(FREE PLAY) $780 M^'M W INCLUDE DELIVERY ACCESSORIES 1 BOTH ITEMS SUITABLE FOR HOME, OFFICE CLUB W m Lianhe Zaobao I INAFAtogroom I I ffiZfcJJStß%»r<fc I |^B B I **-W i *M 1 I ~4
      49 words
    • 296 21 \jM V^P^S/ National University of Singapore r^M Wy^ Faculty of Engineering IF bachelor of S|. TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME g I Prepare yourself for the new economy* Earn an accredited engineering degree while you work* Admission August 2004 Intake Electronics Engineering THE PROGRAMME This programme, accredited by local and UK engineering institutions,
      296 words
    • 22 21 mmm A WJOP mm \LW —RR a ..'-^m\^WB9mmmmmmmRRRRRRRRRRRRm B^ Q^Amm\\\ I Wv^^' A''A^tiam\\mmmmmm^mm\ ''^As^^SSl^m mm \Wmm^mm\ .ilmmaWmm^mnm\^m^M^M^Mm\ ll 6 .A V 1
      22 words

  • Page 22 Advertisements
    • 536 22 i A n Now to Thu 25 Dec 2003 CHRISTMAS AT TAKASHIMAYA Children's Department, Level 3, Takashimaya Department Store wah tin Man Won^riui Gifts <>i ru Smtm \Wv 17/ Vflt *>'*'..■■ Jfc fe maii/y mhm BK Hk^ |ism h- l MmmmVAr M W mM B W«i. (s|— ffl— fl \^B
      536 words

  • Page 23 Advertisements
    • 52 23 f j Jelling car? Reach out to more readers by ST^^r advertising m The Straits Times Classified. Call our CA.T.S. hotline at 1800-289-9988 and 1 CA.T.S. our friendly sales personnel Buy it. Sell It. Find It. will serve you. -^V Amr^^^W \W B Wmmmmm Rmxjml^^ fM mmmtl^t I ■r^ll^J mm
      52 words
    • 280 23 SPA MASSAGE SPECIALIST COURSES Start your career from a strong foundation. Established m 1986, Cosmoprof is a recognised brand name you can trust! c CIDESCO INTERNATIONAL BEAUTY DIP. (SWITZERLAND) ©C I BTAC BODY MASSAGE DIP. CIBTAC ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGY DIP. (UNITED KINGDOM) HITE SPA OPERATIONS MODULE ITE CLIENT CONSUUATION MODULE 0%
      280 words

  • Page 24 Advertisements
    • 317 24 m,**^**. m-H. '"*"*kf '>• 'f.^m ■•TskEl BI I hgßHH^ffiHK I Ri«^BftllK«^|(9^l§]|[olßK«eßi Amm I mmy mmm WmW LL-^a iii BJ KNiZSJ m m W \\MMMMMMMrm\mm^m^m^^^ -mAmmmW fWfßfWOlßtm. H r T-Wl *r kSmtAm\^-^ I t»*ifiiflHJSiLß* '.a. ,*l rßTJrii HBy it >w>^^— *^^c_ &3&70 &3670 I Gamp of lif p ~T^bTo"— I «!S^
      317 words

  • Page 25 Advertisements
    • 524 25 hi 11 4 117/ J HHH T 1 1 l vv I'l fl H^ Hlt^ i^^^^^^B^^ liit Jilll j tw 9^^ 'Mm Wm 1 </ W *-JH-^HH axxxxxxxxxxxxMkAT'mf' MffiXaM 1 V I II j|r VZ?3 Sj Haft mWAm^mmmW HI il I J tf^l lAi^M V V im Vj pi 22
      524 words

  • COMMENTARY • ANALYSIS
    • 891 26  -  EDDIE LEE By SESIOR WRITER THERE'S this old Monty Python skit where four middle-aged men are reminiscing about their youth and how their characters were supposedly moulded by a life of hardship. "In those days, we were glad to have
      891 words
    • The Straits Times
      • 585 26 FACED with growing competition from discount carriers that have proliferated m South-east Asia, Singapore Airlines (SIA) has no choice but to enter the fray. It is setting up Tiger Airways as a budget airline to protect its market share. For SIA, this is a high-risk venture
        585 words
    • 863 26  - Don't let Force Z deaths be forgotten DAVID BOEY By DEFENCE CORRESPONDENT THIS Wednesday marked the 62nd anniversary of the sinking of the British battleship, HMS Prince of Wales, and a battle-cruiser, HMS Repulse, by Japanese bombers. The Prince of Wales m its time, one of the most powerful warships
      863 words
    • 929 26  -  JANADAS DEV AN FOREIGN MATTERS IS JAPAN'S economy finally on the mend? In spite of some recent hopeful signs that tne country may have turned the corner, the best answer one can manage for now is maybe, perhaps, we hope, let's pray.
      929 words
    • 1815 27  - Harnessing Kiwi 'can-do' spirit New Zealand may be Middle Earth for millions of The Lord Of The Rings fans around tlie world. But the country of four million is also fast gaining m the IT and biotechnology sectors. LAUREL TEO looks at the secret behind its boom, and how Singapore
      REUTERS  -  1,815 words
    • Article, Illustration
      3 26 LOH JAHAN
      LOH JAHAN  -  3 words
    • 897 28  - A different China when US refocuses on Asia JAMES J. PRZYSTUP iIL GOODWILL OFFENSIVE In October, one day after US President Geoige W. Bush was booed m Australia's Parliament, Chinese President Hu Jintao (above right) received a standing ovation from the same parliamentarians. FOR more than a decade, American strategic
      AFP  -  897 words
    • 828 28  -  RICHARD HALLORAN By M)H I MB STRAITS TIMES THE ambiguity of earlier administrations on China was intended to keep Beijing and Taipei guessing about US intentions m the event of hostilities over the fate of the island, and thus to deter them from war. This new
      828 words
    • 805 29  -  ALFRED LEE By FOR THE STRAITS TIMES LONDON I have just received vet another dreaded letter from my bank about my credit card. The letter reads: "Dear Mr Lee, because we value your custom and Jour loyalty to our bank, we would ike
      LOH JAHAN  -  805 words
  • Page 26 Advertisements
    • 86 26 How to reach us After office hours, please call operators at 6319-6319 NEWSOESK TEL 631*5397 FAJt 6732-0131 FOtOGMMSK UL. 6319-5745 FAX: 631*8274 nCTUKKSK TEL 631*5328 FAJt 631*8271 EAST ASIA UWTT TEL 631*5622 FAJt 631*8274 FOtUMDCS* TEL. 631*5454 FAX: 631*8289 MOKVKSK TEL 631*5471 FAJt 631*8262 SHMTTSBCSX TU *****319 FAX: 631*8287 UFB/SUMJFE
      86 words

  • Page 27 Advertisements

  • Page 28 Advertisements
    • 116 28 l' J tm I ml M m Behind every successful industry is a pool of enterprising ITE graduates. flB Mm tm m wt Y^^^^^^^^^^^MMmmmm Mfc To^orro vv (Z and Creative J? ]II II I V '^^-'-d^^^^e-^^^J |JA| B 7 Ke nam, cc °norr»v KMfl MM B fl a new o«~
      116 words

  • Page 29 Advertisements
    • 463 29 i^ THE PREMIER V^^^^^l 4 1 EXHIBITION ON -1 J 3M T photography IMmAm lfl I ft DIGITAL *J II DIMENSION m*4 \^i ln GickArt World Photojoumalist Meet 2003 Ky^FiP^HHI^HSI mAmM mW*AW^mm\ A^k m WfS m r^^^mW mm m k 12-14 2003 J I SUNTEC SINGAPORE 1 603 Canon lfSßr-.i
      463 words

  • FORUM
    • 375 30 THE recent exchange of letters over the costs of consultation and nasoendoscopy "The $300 bill that wasnV (ST, Nov 20) by Mr Arjan Van der Linde and "Why medical bill slashed and op called off" (ST, Nov 22) by Mr T.K. Udairam illustrates starkly
      375 words
    • 478 30 BECAUSE EE ARE NOW NOT EARNN6 A FIXED SALARY, WE ARE BBN6 DEWED THE OPPOBIIIWTY TO CONTINUE SHOPPIN6 AT COLD STORAGE UNLESS WE PAY CASH. ON SATURDAY, mv wife and I received notice from Cold Storage and HSBC that they had formed
      478 words
    • 155 30 AIA is to be lauded for taking a tough stand against agents guilty of churning, but what is hard to understand is why it sets June 2003 as the cut-off date for clawing back commissions ("600 AIA agents found 'churning' policies"; ST,
      155 words
    • 157 30 Craft Print directors' pay outstrips profit WE REFER to the article, "Cost of Craft Print AGM outweighs full-year gain" (ST, Dec 9). If Ms Lee Su Shyan believes that "the cost of the fiery AGM has ended up outstripping Craft Print's full-year profit" then it is also true that its
      157 words
    • 451 30 Well done. thank you CHARMED BY SUNGEI BULOH: Earlier this week I visited the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve and was very impressed by the spectacular mangrove forest and its wildlife. The visitors' centre was informative and the staff, friendly. I could have spent a week there. I have travelled
      451 words
    • 775 31 Bring back old CCA grading system I REFER to Dr Anne Chong Su Van's letter, "Give our students room to grow" (ST, Nov 24), about how students should be given the freedom to exercise creativity and initiative, especially m Co-curricular Activities (CCAs). I applaud Dr Chong's suggestion to allow students
      775 words
    • 176 31 Save energy with this paaget? Not really THERE is a device m the market that its sellers claim can cut power bills by as much as 30 per cent. In a demonstration the salesman would use a digital tong to show the drop or saving of 30 per cent m
      176 words
    • 251 31 Abbott Lab's reply ducks query on Gam IQ I WOULD like to commend Ms Vera Saw of Abbott Laboratories ("The goodness of Gain IQ"; ST, Dec 5) for the skill with which she sidestepped Ms Joyce Fong's questions about the nutrients m Abbott's Gain IQ baby formula. Ms Saw's letter
      251 words
  • Page 30 Advertisements
    • 50 30 L_ *mm Bo Br^*^^ X -*jB 'j^Smmmmw H5&. ■^ml^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^B Rm^Mmt^-- A i bß^^^^B *m Sk *I^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^B HlLv R )I^H ti. 'tm mm' m mar T Sm B #fl >^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^B mm j^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^B P^^^'^^^^s^^ \\\m\^^^^^mmm\ m^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^WWJßmmmmmmm'fm^mmmifrtAmmmmw mm 4> mmMmmmt.' mm WAwAw^^^m mw\ RR^m^m^m^m^m^m^mJm^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^m^ Am^MRAm ■'■> J^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^flHL^ W^ AW .^^^^^^B '"mmmW >^^^L. .^L
      50 words

  • Page 31 Advertisements
    • 405 31 What's Math got to do with it? Mathematics at the Frontiers of Sciences and Technology Speaker Professor Tony Chan University of California, Los Angeles Date: Monday, 15 December 2003 Time: 6:00 pm 7:00 pm Venue: Lecture Theatre 33* Blffißfol|H National University of Singapore m n^T lln'M Mathematics is at the
      405 words
    • 192 31 mmM W mmW VmrAmr*£A*\ tmw^ mxmRX wm Mm H Buy any Canon CP Printer and get H H a FREE bag, ink, photo paper and $300 H I, worth of Canon vouchers! H Get ready to extend your fun /B BR^ because when you buy 11 IJ Amm*^ a Canon
      192 words

  • Page 32 Advertisements
    • 596 32 4 It only takes a MOMENT to be ready for Christmas. I JA WWWmMWWMKt^r^^^l j ronald |T\ Lacquered steel (U A 1 l^^Sw II 100% cotton seat MOMENT dining II iLmmAmj^"* m t B*"^""" Bl I I Lacquered steel frame with 1 1 B I I L 1 II tempered
      596 words

  • The Straits Times home
    • 48 1 The Straits Times home ONE IS EMUtH *We have to look at the long term, too. The education system here is so stressful that Fd rather not subject another child to it. Church worker Sandy Wong, 33, on whether to have m second child Friday, December 12, 2003
      48 words
    • 574 1  -  CHRISTOPHER TAN By SENIOR CORRESPONDENT Cars registered during 'high COE' period 3 to 10 years ago are not economically viable, so they are scrapped or exported IF YOU are m the market for a used car, chances are that Jou'l 1 only
      574 words
    • 219 1 Getting younger each year ABOUT half of all cars here are less than four years old, according to tho Land Transport Authority's vehicle population statistics, which is reflected m the age profile of used cars on sale. The data, updated In January every year, may reveal aa even younger population
      219 words
    • 1153 2  - She lost He won but it's not the end of spat TANYA FONG Glenys Sim By Additional reporting BY* MOVING OUT? Whyshotddl move out? I am happy here, and I htwefiiends. Some of the neighbours are also my friends, and they fiave been very good to me* —Mn Kwee lian
      1,153 words
    • 431 4  -  ELENA CHONG Bu The accident along ECP on Christmas Eve last year caused deaths of close friend and a female Chinese national; he is banned from driving for 5 years A BUSINESSMAN lost control of his car, hitting some railings and a
      431 words
    • 235 4 Supreme Court registrar retires SUPREME Court registrar Chiam Boon Keng (right) has stepped down after more than 34 years of service. Mr Chiam, who turned 66 last Friday, joined the legal service here m 1969, serving m various posts at the Law Ministry, the Subordinate Courts, the Attorney-Gener-al's Chambers, the
      235 words
    • 271 4 Fanner from China jailed for brioing cops ALL Chen Guoqing wanted was a job, wnen he came here on a twoweek social visit pass m September. But the 24-year-old farmer from China ended up with three months m jail for offering a $50 bribe to a policeman for not detaining
      271 words
    • 408 4  -  LAUREL TEO By Likely by next Marcn, it aims to boost collaboration on projects SINGAPORE is sewing up a treaty with New Zealand that will help both countries work more closely on film and television productions. New Zealand Trade Commissioner
      408 words
    • 354 5 3 CNB officers charged with corruption They allegedly abetted drug offenders m return for wine, women and song THREE Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) officers face charges of helping the drug offenders they were meant to suppress. Cheng Teck Wei, 30, Tan Kok Siong, 36, and Balakrishnan Cnandrasegaran, 48, were treated
      FRANCIS ONG  -  354 words
    • CASE FILE
      • 109 5 IN SEPARATE incidents, a motorist lost $4,000 from his car while a woman lost a $700 phone and $150 from tier unattended bag. On Tuesday at 6.30pm, the man had parked m Balestier Road and walked to a nearby tyre shop. Five minutes later, realising
        109 words
      • 109 5 THREE men, allegedly involved m a series of vehicle thefts, have been arrested m Woodlands. Police have linked them to at least 40 cases of vehicle theft m Woodlands, Bukit Panjang, Bukit Batok and Choa Chu Kang housing estates. Drivers who had parked and secured their
        109 words
    • 576 6  - Personalised air-conditioning SHARMILP AL KAUR By Giving workers more control of their environment THE air-conditioning, rather than the PC, may be the first thing an office worker of the future flips on when he walks into his office cubicle. That's because initial research by the National University of Singapore (NUS)
      MALCOLM MCLEOD  -  576 words
    • 40 7 Estimated to cost $3.5 million m a 1997 Straits Times report before work began, the illegal works included changes to the roof, replacement of original paintings ana carvings, and addition ofgranite arches. TAN HOWE YANG
      TAN HOWE YANG  -  40 words
    • 544 7  - Restoration of national monument will be costly BENJAMIN HO By $For national fyionutnents, there loan be no second Ichance. Once a mistake is made, you cannot turn pack the clock. Mr AlJsdair FerHe, a senior partner at >. James Ferric Partner* If funds cannot be raised, the Hfl buildinq may
      544 words
    • 165 7 i REDUCING pollution emissions from vehicles and is one of the areas that a new Asean plan •nopes to tackle. The framework for it was devised by an Asean- wide group set up m March to push for greater en(Vironmental sustainability m member countries. This
      165 words
    • 707 8  - S 'pore to see lowest birth rate in 26 years Barring a late surge m baby-making this year, the country will again fall short of the 50,000 newborns it needs CRYSTAL CHAN IT IS clear now that Singapore is headed for its lowest birth rate m 26 years, unless there
      CHEW SENG KIM; FRANCIS ONG  -  707 words
    • 722 10  -  JESSICA LIM NOT ANOTHER EffHTTMMD leant go out late even ifl want to because I won't pet enough sleep. I don t want this to become... Everitt Road. Mr "c I yin Tan, who is woken daily by hi* neighbour s tttm Am
      722 words
    • 564 11 Don't turn away needy kids; ST fund seeks $1.6 m The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund helps 9 V OOO children now; it may have to support 11,000 by next year EVEN with generous donations from big-hearted groups and individuals, the amount of money collected for The Straits Times
      ENRIQUE SORIANO  -  564 words
    • Article, Illustration
      158 11 J WRITE a cheque to Hie Straits Times ;hool Pocket Money and" and mail it to the T School Pocket loney Fund, Singapore ress Holdings, 1000 oa Payoh North, ie, IC number and the cheque. Donations of over $10 are tax deductible. Call 1900-914-0005 for a $5
      158 words
    • CHARITY MOVE
      • 157 11 IN A rather unusual outing, 50 elderly residents from the Kheng Chiu Loke Tin Kee Home yesterday toured downtown Singapore m a "Duck". The ride aboard a Ducktours vehicle, which can travel on land and m water, was one of a clutch of activities lined up
        157 words
      • 155 11 AUTISTIC children studying at Pathlight School will soon have their own set of wheels, courtesy of Cycle Carriage. The Mercedes distributor is donating a total of $168,000 to three welfare organisations so they can buy any vehicle they want for their transportation needs. The other two recipients
        155 words
    • TECH & SCIENCE
      • 687 12  -  NAPALEE SOH *l FORGET the mobile phone. These days, m the United States and Hong Kong, men contacting their wives from supermarkets and teens arranging meetings with friends are using two-way walkietalkies, the kind you see m TV cop shows. The gadgets have become a
        687 words
      • 162 13 LOS ANGELES US scientists have successfully immunised mice against the deadly Ebola virus which has killed thousands m Africa, according to a study report released on Wednesday. The study, conducted by the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases, is published m Proceedings
        Xinhua  -  162 words
      • 487 13 Scientists pinpoint 'best' Aids drug cocktail Researchers discover which drugs work best, and m which combinations, to keep virus at bay WASHINGTON United States researchers said on Wednesday they had established the "best" cocktail of Aids drugs to start patients on one that keeps the virus at bay for the
        Reuters; AFP  -  487 words
      • 479 14 Draft blueprint aligned with human genome on free website SCIENTISTS m the United States have completed a draft of the chimpanzee's genetic blueprint and placed the information m a free, public database, it was announced on Wednesday. The draft, covering an estimated 88 to 90 per cent
        Los Angeles Times  -  479 words
      • 469 14 GENEVA Global leaders gathered here for the first United Nations summit on the Internet showed deep divisions on issues such as freedom of expression, financing communications for the world s poor and governments' role m cyberspace. But the governments did agree m
        The New York Times  -  469 words
      • 471 15 It plans to warn pregnant women, nursing mums and children to limit tuna and other fish use due to high mercury levels WASHINGTON The United States federal government plans to warn pregnant women, nursing mothers and even those thinking of getting pregnant to limit
        Washington Post; AP  -  471 words
      • 618 15 'FEEDLOTS ARE NOT MIMED (UNDER STATE MD FEDERAL LAWS) TO DISCHARGE WTO WATERS, SO THAT RAISES THE QUESTION OF MERE THESE MATERIALS ARE REALLY COMING FRM' —Mr Gary Weber, executive director of regulatory affairs at die National Cattlemen*! Beef Association, attacking the
        AP  -  618 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 135 1 Rtm. 1 X V 818 Wmmm Wmxmixt-aT. vUmm^^^W^Am HHuJ B AD B LOOP Apology Not Accepted She's lost second lawsuit against a neighbour and feels hard done by. pace Ht Spat Over Songbirds Man gripes about daily din at dawn, but learns "no offence" was committed. page hio 7TT~~ How
      135 words


  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 416 3 "My faveurite things come m many more helpings, with this extra discount, for saving a tidy amount!" I y\\t^ mAmmmm\ mW ammmm\ MA^ W^ fl fl fl J Ell liii Wiilm I wi tJL 1 I lrJ Ww r^t^ 1^ MlwA A m^^^^^m At m *\\^M m>mA* J v §fe
      416 words

  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 250 4 Recruit the one you want for any position you have Call .800 289 8822 or email reavrt@sphxom.sg for your recruitment solutions HEUSEN I ARNOLD PALMER belt ft wallet set. BB^^^^^^^^fl^ short-sleeved checked shirt B^l.limJi'il.lJ.fJJfJgßanl^^^^^^^^fl Usual $89.90 v^Pri fl ft BRENTWOOD c^-) ori B 100% cotton AmMW Wk. wrinkle-resistant chinos. I
      250 words
    • 6 4 [Harnessing Kiwi 'can-do' spirit, page 27]
      6 words

  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 348 5 ULTIMATE LIFESTYLE ULTIMATE ADDRESS ULTIMATE INVESTMENT mmWmWmmmmmmmmmL.^^*^. j£llK__Hlsil^Bil I H I H^l I^Ltu' mmmmmtMßßMmlm~ i flfltfl KilflflWl t^VV-t ~a T mm\mxmM\m\mmmm\ lUI Bfl mAm J CtTuV? aYSmM^ml Wf n^Brv* !mt l%\ i mMMm^ rttSJ ii! Sc^f SUPER LOCATION SUPER INVESTMENT 10 mins to CBD ONLY^J mm f± DEPOSIT Walk to
      348 words

  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 192 6 Ifl^k lk Li 1 VWOFF J k J^W While stocks lastl ll l J k x^^^^^^ ■B< '^^M re W Of ol|| BHre Widest selection of marble I RHl^^B. QH| and granite. n Almost a thousand designs Q^B to choose from. m flf^3 l^n^' mm^Smml* v fci i FI t
      192 words

  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 196 7 rnmmßmr^mVW Compact Home Cinema Speakers Package 1 f|ff#C&2 @$jLQoOnett* PREE 2 pairs of Stand < $450 > |y^| I o fl «ye tSny pores which Vetease flf TJJ. ■m^m- "'i' MMm 1 1 pamnful aHergens threaten your family's lm j A mm^^SAß^m ALA*^'M\\m* ■£.'■> lIW I Am\ mw AmAtA^MmmT^^SSwSx^m^tm WnaW
      196 words

  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 423 8 lany^ Standard 'O^ with you ■Mflflßfldbfl Chartered Jj^ m\W AM AmM MmW^^ ammm^r tm. m \^F mmwAtW m mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm^ m\\ m r m^Wm m\ m m mm m^jmß I **m W^kmL^L^L^S^M^Lmk^A^Afkt^m^mm I tAtM MMM^A M fefl W^JkM WIxXMIM I *Vl r^^^^^F^^™^^^^^_ I 'tJ fll^K^M^^Afl H y Be rewarded with delectable
      423 words
    • 50 8 Everyt mvs 9 t QO! Don't Miss It! Toilet Accessories from Light Fittings a+ Europe and Spain from Spain and Italy from^alv p,asti c Table Wares Glass &S f m GUZZini and ltClly IrOllGyS. made m Italy and mora i^X^.^i'J^V^ y.l Vi*i?KrJ^l^T^WWßßß^Bßßl m R^ m m m Rr mm *^MwM^AßßßßßMMAmpmmmmmmmmmm
      50 words

  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 119 9 DISCOVER DIGITAL PERFECTION AT ONLY $179*. m.mmm'' mm. Jam. mm. *JT^ T^>JR JH/ d [jm^WmhA -Hfl P V mm DIGITAL SLR B Olympus 4/3 Digital System, voted Best Innovative Technology by the Technical Image Press Association. Never before has digital imaging been this pure. And never before has it been
      119 words
    • 411 9 1 ens-sap Standard %s\ laSffii Chartered 5< m m a^F\ Wa^ il AmM m^W' i^l L oil. wiBP .±attim A *j I. KlmmmWalir Lac**- '*m\T ¥>m. y 11 B^lll i Jw" ''M fl fiM nn— i« i '"*^Mk *.f •MmM M'Em'W Mr* M Mmm^L. i W mWfm M l y\\m\x\.
      411 words

  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • 758 10 Children From The -4W— Shichida Method™ Show Unbelievable Abilities! 40 Years of Research and 25 Years of Success jOl ,d4fetf lhe Shichida Method™ is well researched by Professor s '?y Makoto Shichida, a World Science Council Award recipient JSJ^fc for developing children with phenomenal abilities. 7^. Tfc#svJ HHBH^BH| Dearest Prd
      758 words

  • Page 11 Advertisements

  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 63 12 "t U- m. &^fe> '^n-^ r^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^W^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^m^^mmmaW^^^^P^amW^^^^^^^^/WWtm^^^^^^tW '"'<'-■■' A^/A W wSmm\\vSkm\m&A RWuSSmmmmWM wMßmmmmS^B^mWt>*wM Jatril AmW^^mmm^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^W^W^ WaW \w^m\ Bk MmmmwL wA tr mmxm\*m mrWrn Wx\^^^ A^M mmM^m\x\\xxAm^^^^^^^mmM^mM^mmM^mM^m\xt.' r^mmmm^A^ I^^^^^ R fbllfctf MM^^^^Btxty^xxx\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\x\\\\\x\\\\\iSx^ mm 4^^Kmjr mmx\mxxm^^m^^^HSmskm** m*?'£r m. xmm^^Xmmi mm mMrßmx. AmW mßb^^^^^ j«t atmM mm. W jmmmW *^^9A^vf< m^rrn^ tx^^^mm^^ V jgV^^K
      63 words
    • 155 12 M mv don where your heart is Chinese antique furniture, bedside tables, antique frame mirrors, dining sets, statues 3 -70 mmi mMMWW WMW 501 Bukit Timah Road mM m l| (near Serene Centre Farrer Road) I I Tel 6467 9227 (10 30am 8 OOpm) OFF TRACK Shares of listed Gamuda
      155 words

  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 19 13 r_^ Jelling your car? Call our CA.T.S. hotline 1 cats. I at 1800-289-9988. Buy It. Sail it. Find It.
      19 words
    • 752 13 W^AAAl^^ \\mmxxm\\x\ Ife^^tf mW m\\. *^r^W JAm\m W^^^ mwm^& {^^Amm\ mm^M^A Bk\ *v \AM m^r *^^B^t ammm Please call us for any enquiry!!! i-SIX(S).PTE.LTD 10 Tampines Industrial Aye 3 Singapore *****8 TEL: 6788 5296 FAX: 6788 5295 Email: lhchen@i-six.com.sg B Great savings at: TRAVEL GETAWAYS BhKaa Boaart Ferries (www.brf.com sg)
      752 words

  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 266 14 Ai mmmm^mtx.** J^ I^Pj ty AW a^—^^ m^^^^ Wmv^Mmt^m U Headphones ty Qj MICROSOFT XBOX SENNHEISER Q ty Microsoft Xbox Video Game System Limited Edition Bundle Sennheiser RS4S Wireless (RF) Headphone ty c' (Consists of Xbox Game Console, Xbox Controller S, DVD Movie Free Gift: Baßyliss Hair Straightener Worth $59
      266 words
    • 97 14 TheStraitsTimes Mobile News Alert What's The Scoop: I STNews National /Giobri News •Time: 8.30 am, noon 6pm Sports News Time: 6.30 am, noon midnight How to receive it: Stepl Go to "Create Message" under SMS function I Step 2 Key m one of the following listed codes tof your preferred
      97 words

  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 735 15 Soya Milk Maker SfeiS »Hot Soya Milk m 1 3 mins Fully Automatic 1.5 litres U.P. $248 Now $218 fte*ta Asia Pte l\& -1 l»fc«*****8 v •y*.^'. c^s *na»«te»te] Rm\ m^^^ax*xxtm^^^yiaa maOlcal fact thnt a good nl«htT^^**^V^^Jl Rm alaap improvaa tha immuna avatam. Ooo.li .n.rgy lavaia^^^N^^B m will hotp you
      735 words

  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • 544 16 mmmmmmWrnW^^^^^^^^^mA^ t/^^HPfl^^l I m m-j* im uA^m II flfl TV m I k%^lm' M mrm b^QI aJ t^m^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^m a^^m m\m^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^mma^mi ~*mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm^M^M^M^M^M^M^M^M^M^M^M^M^M^M^M^M^M^M^M^M^M *Mm\am I MM rA ki A mmim 1 WW mmm^M Wm% W mT^^^^mmm \m\\4m\ WmW W^ mxmxxxmm. I Be accorded royal treatment when you use your Citibank cards at
      544 words

  • The Straits Times asia
    • 44 1 The Straits Times asia TEIIING IT UKE IT IS 7 may not give you good answers, but I will always speak my mind and tell the truth. Chinese Premier Wen J i a bao to an audience at Harvard University Friday, December 12, 2003
      44 words
    • 643 1  - Democracy is just a tool, says Thaksin NERMAL GHOSH By THAILAND CORRESPONDENT Thai PM's comment likely to spark heated debate BANGKOK In a candid statement that has spooked many Thais and is certain to start a rancorous debate, Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has said democracy is not the ultimate goal
      643 words
    • 425 1  -  MARY KWANG ASIA DEBRIEF H U HOSC KOSC CORRESPONDENT MR MALIK, the new chairman of Hong Kong's biggest pro- Beijing party, is fighting for the party's survival, which lies m eradicating its image as a government party. Right after he was named to
      425 words
    • CHINA
      • 665 3 Wen wows US with candour and jokes He fumbles on Taiwan but handles economic issues well, leaving an impression that the US can work with him WASHINGTON He quoted from the Gettysburg Address, told tales of growing up m war-ravaged China and joked about his influence or the lack of
        Reuters; REUTERS  -  665 words
      • 286 3 AP BEUING China yesterday hailed Premier Wm Jiabao's visit to the United States is a "complete success", afld praised President George W. Bash for his comments on Taiwan. "China and the United States reached consensus ob a broad range of issues.
        AP; AFP  -  286 words
      • 506 4 Bush draws flak for rebuking Taiwan publicly Wen's Trip To US Critics accuse the US President of forsaking values of democracy and freedom by kowtowing to China WASHINGTON President George W. Bush faced accusations of kowtowing to China and appeasing dictators after sending Taiwan a public rebuke following talks with
        AFP; Reuters; AP  -  506 words
      • 293 4 BOSTON Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said that while his country's leaders want democracy, the conditions are not yet nght for contested elections for senior officials. There's no question that to develop democracy is the objective of our endeavour," he said on Wednesday m
        AP; Reuters  -  293 words
      • 369 6 WASHINGTON Acknowledging China cannot quickly adopt a free-floating exchange rate as the White House had hoped, Bush administration officials are discussing interim steps with Beijing which could make the yuan more flexible and Benefit US manufacturers m the short term. After talks between
        Reuters  -  369 words
      • 614 6  - Annette Luis Chen's running mate LAWRENCE CHUNG THESTRAITSTIMES TAIWAN BUREAU Taiwan leader picks fiery deputy despite opposition within his party; analysts say he had little choice TAIPEI Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian yesterday picked controversial Vice-President Annette Lv as his running mate for next year's presidential polls despite strong opposition from
        AFP  -  614 words
      • 718 7  -  CHUA CHIN HON By THESTRAITSTIMES CHINA BUREAU SHENZHOU V DOESHT COUNT "What about spaceship Shenzhou V? Isn't this a palpable demonstration of technological mastery? "No. Such a feat, though impressive, is the result of command-and-control policy with no budget constraints. "Commercial dominance
        REUTERS  -  718 words
      • 541 8 SHANGHAI The Shanghai government is set to raise hackles among bicycle-users and environmentalists when it bans the two-wheeled vehicle China's most popular means of transportation from all important streets beginning next year. Bicycles were kings of the road m Shanghai for decades,
        AP  -  541 words
      • 229 8 SHANGHAI Shanghai is considering setting up a special taskforce to contain its growing army of beggars, state media reported yesterday. Police have recommended that the government set up a team m China's largest city, made up of officers from tne Public
        AFP  -  229 words
    • CHINA FOCUS
      • Article, Illustration
        64 9 A LOOK AT THE ISSUES OF THE DAY BY THE STRAITS TIMES CHINA DESK China's economy grew 8.5 per cent m the first nine months despite the Sars outbreak which choked off consumer spending earlier this year. Sceptics worry that manufacturers will expand too much and chum out
        AFP  -  64 words
      • 1357 9  - China's economy is hot but is it overheating? CHI-CHU TSCHANG By FOR THE STRAITS TIMES 'LOOKING AT OUR SAUS REVENUES, THE AMOUNT THAT HE MANUFACTURE STIUISNT ENOUGH TO MEET DEMAND.' Mr Un Yong-tsai, chairman of Far East Color Writing Tools Investors say 'no' but sceptics say consumers are flooded with
        REUTERS  -  1,357 words
    • ASEAN-JAPAN SUMMIT
      • 576 10 The Asean leaders' meeting m Tokyo, the first to be held outside of South-east Asia, is seen as bolstering Japan's political position m the region TOKYO Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and leaders of the 10 Asean nations vowed to expand trade
        AP  -  576 words
      • 50 10 AFP After a tea ceremony at the Imperial Palace In Tokyo, Mr Thaksin is seen off by Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko. REUTERS Mr Koizumi addressing Asean leaders at the opening of the summit as Singapore Premier Goh Chok Tong and Thai counterpart Thalcsin Shinawatra listen.
        AFP; REUTERS  -  50 words
      • 53 11 AFP A banquet toast for Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri (left) and Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi m their traditional Japanese "happi" half-coats. REUTERS This if the way to crack a barrel of sake. Japan's Premier Koizumi (second right) demonstrates to Asean leaders, including Prime Minister Goh Chok
        AFP; REUTERS  -  53 words
      • 214 11 TOKYO Japan and South-east Asian nations need to increase their efforts to thwart piracy and keep weapons of mass destruction from reaching terrorists, Japan's trade minister said yesterday. Trade Minister Shoichi Nakagawa told a seminar attended by his counterparts m the Association of South-east
        AP  -  214 words
      • 428 11  - S 'pore-Japan tariff-free trade grows despite slowdown KWAN WENG KIN FIRST YEAR REVIEW OF FREE TRADE PACT By JAPAN CORRESPONDENT TOKYO One year on, the free trade agreement between Japan and Singapore is bringing benefits to businesses m both countries. Sixty-nine companies m Singapore were able to export tariff-free goods
        428 words
    • CHINA
      • 567 14 Ex-vice-governor of Anhui province Wang Huaizhong is found guilty of taking bribes of more than $1m BEIJING The former vice-governor of Anhui province has been tried for massive corruption m eastern China, the latest high-ranking official to be netted m the government's anti-graft
        AFP; AP; EPA  -  567 words
      • 172 14 BEIJING A court m southern China will open proceedings today against the organisers of an alleged mass orgy m a five-star hotel involving hundreds of Japanese tourists and Chinese prostitutes. According to a notice outside the Zhuhai intermediate court m Guangdong province, the
        AFP  -  172 words
      • 518 16 It provides emotional release, say staff of a psychiatric clinic who take patients to a club every week TOKYO Karaoke has been popular among the Japanese for almost three decades as a way of unwinding from the stress of work, but it is also good therapy for psychiatric
        AFP  -  518 words
      • 426 18 China's mediation bolsters hope for a second round of six-nation talks to resolve nuclear standoff BEIJING China said yesterday that it had delivered to North Korea a United States-backed plan aimed at easing nuclear tensions on the Korean peninsula, as optimism appeared
        AP  -  426 words
      • 196 18 High-decibel attack on neighbour 6 RADIOS, 9 ALARM CLOCKS TOKYO A middleaged Japanese housewife has been arrested for bombarding her neighbour round the clock for the past seven months with nigh decibel sounds from a dozen radios and alarm clocks, police said. Kayoko Deguchi, 47, who fives m Nara, was
        AFP  -  196 words
      • ASIA FILE
        • 46 18 SAMSUNG, South Korea's largest conglomerate, funnelled 15.2 billion won (5522.2 million) m illegal donations to opposition presidential candidate Lee Hoi Chang's campaign last year, prosecutors said yesterday. They said they would file charges later after questioning more politicians and Samsung officials. AP
          AP  -  46 words
        • 65 18 A HONG KONG appeals court yesterday reduced to 14 years the jail sentence on a mainland Chinese abode-seeker who led an arson attack at the immigration headquarters three years ago which killed two people. Sze Kwan Lung, 25, had been sentenced to life imprisonment
          AFP  -  65 words
        • 70 18 THE number of Japanese schoolchildren with asthma has more than doubled over the past decade to a record high, prompting education officials to conduct a na- tion wide study on the illness and other allergies, officials said yesterday. Of the 380,814 children m the
          AP  -  70 words
        • 54 18 A SUBSIDIARY of China's state-run Xinhua news agency said on Wednesday it had agreed to buy New York-based Market News International m the first acquisition of an American news business by a Chinese company. Xinhua Financial Network, also known as Xinhua Finance, is partly
          AP  -  54 words
        • 59 18 INDIA is to send crack commandos to protect Indian installations m Afghanistan, days after two Indian road workers were kidnapped and threatened with death by the Tale ban. The commandos were being sent to the Indian consulate m Kandahar, according to an Indian official, who gave
          AFP  -  59 words
      • Article, Illustration
        41 19 XINHUA A student from the Heilongjiang Oriental Institute putting the finishing touches on his work at a snow sculpture competition for college students at Harbin, m China's north-east. The contest, with more than 200 entries, will end this month.
        XINHUA  -  41 words
      • 376 19 Border areas between the two neighbours are a hive of activity as port renovation works and electricity supply talks get under way VLADIVOSTOK (Russia) While the Bush administration wants to freeze economic ties with North Korea until the country puts its nuclear programme
        New York Times  -  376 words
      • Article, Illustration
        37 20 AFP A robber is surrounded by Bangladeshi villagers after he was captured earlier this week. Angry villagers in Bangladesh beat to death 30 pirates and bandits over two days in revenge for years of suffering.
        AFP  -  37 words
      • 551 20  - Indian engineer killed for exposing graft V.K. KAGHUNATHAN By INDIA CORRESPONDENT Murder of whistle-blower, who had pleaded for anonymity m letter to the PM, sparks nationwide outrage NEW DELHI The murder of a young engineer, Satyendra Dubey, who dared to expose corruption m a government highway project has sparked countrywide
        551 words
    • SOUTH-EAST ASIA
      • 644 21  - Donors pledge $5.9 b in loans to Jakarta ROBERT GO By THESTRAITSTIMES INDONESIA BUREAU 'VINE GOVERNMENT DELIVERS ON THE COMMITMENTS IT HAS MADE, THEN GROWTH IN MDONESIAISSETTOTAKE OFF.BUTSKNnCANT SUPPAGE, ESPECIALLY ON MPROVUG THE INVESTMENT CUMATE AND GOVERNANCE, WOULD PUT EMERGMG GAMS IN MAMET CONFDENCE Mr Jemal-ud-din Kasnum, World Bank vice-president
        AP  -  644 words
      • 392 22 Govt calls for monastic support against rogue monks who siphon off temple funds or build sub-standard Buddha images BANGKOK Thailand will crack down on saffron-robed criminals, including monks who solicit funds and build Buddha statues without permission. Announcing the decision on Wednesday,
        The Nation; Asia News Network  -  392 words
      • 50 22 EPA ,t Resplendent m traditional Thai dress, two girls share the spotlight with Miss Universe 2003, Miss Amelia Vega of the Dominican Republic. During her week-lonV visit to Bangkok, Ms Vega will attend a charity dinner m honour of Thai Queen Sirikit's 72nd bir&day.
        EPA  -  50 words
      • 351 24 Those who campaign m guerilla-infested areas must buy rebel passes or risk getting ambushed; military to take action MANILA Starved of foreign funds, communist guerillas m the Philippines are using next year's presidential election to make a quick buck, Defence Secretary Eduardo Ermita said
        AFP  -  351 words
      • 61 24 MARINES chief Major-General Emmanuel Teodosio shows the daughter of Philippine President Gloria Arroyo, Ms Evangeline "Luli" Arroyo, the latest combat equipment procured by the navy, including combat boots ana a thermoback. The navy has obtained US$5OO,OOO (S$860,000) m new gear, part of it donated by
        AP  -  61 words
      • REGIONAL FILE
        • 60 24 AN IRATE Filipino housewife sliced oft her husband's penis while he was sleeping after she found text messages from another woman on his mobile phone. A local radio station reported that the woman rushed her husband to hospital m Manila yesterday when his wound bled
          Reuters  -  60 words
        • 58 24 THE Philippine economy is m a fiscal crisis due to unsustainably high debt levels and a political system that is unable to deal effectively with the problem, former finance secretary Jose Camacho said yesterday. The Philippine government's outstanding debt rose 17-67 per cent to 3.196 trillion
          58 words
        • 80 24 Reuters THAI Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was so impressed by the performance of Mr Chakrapop Penkae, host of the Apec Channel during the summit m Bangkok m October, that he has appointed him the new government spokesman. Praised for his han- dling of international
          Reuters; The Nation; Asia News Network  -  80 words
        • 59 24 SOME international aid workers have resumed working m Indonesia's rebellious Aceh province, four months after the authorities imposed severe restrictions on foreigners visiting the region, officials said. The government had restricted access for foreigners after it abandoned peace talks m May, launched an
          AP  -  59 words
        • 69 24 FLASH floods caused by heavy rains have hit several provinces m southern Thailand, causing at least one death and forcing residents to flee to higher ground, officials said yesterday. The authorities have closed major roads m parts of Narathiwat, Pattalung, Nakhon Sri Thammarat, Songkhla, Surat
          AP  -  69 words
    • MALAYSIA
      • 599 25  -  HEME AHMAD Bu IN KUALA LUMPUR EMPLOYERS ARE HOT JUST LOOKING FOR GRADUATES WITH FIRST CLASS HONOURS, RUT SOMEBODY WHO CAH ADD VALUE TO THER OMAMSATMNS. THE GRADUATES MUST IMPROVE THEIR ABILITY TO ARTICULATE THEMSELVES.' Human Resources Minister Fong Chan Onn But govt scheme
        599 words
      • 146 25 X KUALA LUMPUR Malaysian police said yesterday they want to question the recently captured leader of the Philippines-based Abu Sayyaf extremist group about his alleged role m kidnapping raids on Malaysian resorts m 2000. Police chief Rami i Yusuff of Sabah state, where
        AP  -  146 words
      • Article, Illustration
        61 25 A FAMILY rowing a boat through the flooded streets of Kota Baru m Kelantan state. About 2,000 people were evacuated m Kelantan and Pahang and the death toll from floods caused by annual monsoon rains stands at six, a newspaper reported yesterday. The Meteorological Department has forecast more
        AP  -  61 words
      • 778 26  -  BREKN DAN PERE IRA NEWS ANALYSIS fly MALAYSIA CORRF.SPONDKST Shelving the $6.6 billion double-tracking rail project marks a switch from big projects to projects to help the people KUALA LUMPUR Now that Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has done the unthinkable and
        778 words
      • 467 27 I iiii vVRT HiI I VRHI mRa mm RY A URBAN NASMMAL OR DAP nnnvnnh trnttm SUPPORTER, NT ff HE MARES TK HIGHEST BD, THE CONTRACT WU BE AWARDED TO HH' PAS leader and Terengganu Menteri Besar Abdul Had! A wang on accusation* that
        New Straits Times  -  467 words
      • 492 27 KL to deport JI suspect; Jakarta may set him free Indonesia says cleric Iqbal has no criminal record KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia plans to deport a jailed suspected leader of the Jemaah Islamiah (JI) terror group to his home country of Indonesia, where he is expected to walk free, lawyers and
        AP  -  492 words
      • 510 29 KL to curb retirement savings withdrawal We want them to have between RMJSO,OOO and RM160,000 when they retire. Some members have 1iM35,000 when they retire, which does not go a long way. eft chief AxUnzainoi EPF board looks into suggestion to disallow members from taking out one-third of their money
        New Straits Times; AFP  -  510 words
      • 531 30  - New hotlines, website for NS queries REME AHMAD IN KUALA LUMPUR I WISH I CAN GO FOR PURE ARMY UtAINING FOR A MINIMUM Of SIX MONTHS. BUT THE NATIONAL SCHEME NOW SEEMS TO BE MORE LIE TNE ACTIVITIES FOR SCOUTS, WITH KARATE AND MORAL CUSSES COMBINED FOR THREE MONTHS.' A
        AP  -  531 words
      • 348 31 Implementation of new prices is postponed to April 1, following strong appeals by industry players KUALA LUMPUR The implementation of new ceiling prices for CDs and VCDs to stamp out piracy has been deferred from Jan 1 to April 1. The
        The Star; Asia News Network; AFP  -  348 words
      • 230 31 PUTRAJAYA The government has ordered Malaysian Airports Comf>any and Malaysia Airines (MAS) to conduct an audit of their security system at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The order was made last week, .following recent security breaches by a syndicate smuggling illegal workers m
        The Star; Asia News Network  -  230 words
    • The Straits Times sports
      • 805 33  -  MARC LIM No gold, no record, but 4xloom men claim a medal last won m 1977 By IN HANOI 'It goes down to confidence. Whenever I enter a race, I think I'm going to win. It was the same today.' THEY neither won a gold nor
        ALBERT SIM  -  805 words
      • 679 34  -  G. SIVAKKUMARAN By IN HANOI THE FIRST two gold medals were certainties for Singapore m yesterday's South-east Asia Games table tennis competition at the Hai Duong competition hall. After all, it was an all-Sin-gapore final m the mixed and women's doubles. And the wins, by
        ALBERT SIM  -  679 words
      • 590 35  -  Past disappointments put aside, as shot putter becomes first Singaporean to break SEA Games record m swimming or athletics this year ATHLETICS By MARC LIM IN HANOI WHEN Dong Enxin stepped into the Hanoi National Stadium yesterday, he had a feeling the shot put title
        590 words
      • 1598 34 ATHLFTICS: Men's ItlOOm relay: 1 Thailand VOOSser 2 Singapore (Lin Jingze, Hamkah Afik. U.K. Shyam, Pah Seng Song) 40.86 eec 3 Indonesia 40.91 400 m hurdles: 1 Apisit Kuttiyawan (Tha) 51.47 3 Nguyen Ban liuy (Vie) 51.75 3 Jirachai l.inglom (Tha) 52.04. S.OOOm: 1 Boonthung Snsunp (Tha) 3 Buenavista
        1,598 words
      • 250 35 HANOI Malaysian Yuan Yufang won the 20-km walk m a South-east Asia Games record lhr 39min 25sec yesterday nine days after undergoing an angiogram for an irregular heartbeat She did not let recent heart problems or family opposition stop her from derending her title. "I am really
        AP; ALBERT SIM  -  250 words
      • 1113 36  -  PEH SHING HU EI BADMINTON By IN HO CHI MINH CITY GAMES FILE KEEP IT DOWN A BIT, SAM IT SEEMS popiah king Sam Goi's brand of cheering and banging the table with plastic clappers over the past few days did not go down well with everyone. A
        ONG CHIN KAI  -  1,113 words
      • Article, Illustration
        48 34 MEDALS cowmnr s Vietnam 106 66 72 Thailand 77 72 76 Indonesia 45 51 68 Malaysia 37 36 46 Philippines 35 36 53 Singapore 26 29 32 Myanmar 7 34 39 Laos 1 5 9 Cambodia 1 3 10 Brunei 1 1 6 Timor Leste 0 0 0
        48 words
      • 316 37 Juventus slam seven past hapless Greeks TURIN In a night of unrelenting tension, it was Juventus, who had already made it to the last 16 last month, who turned heads with a 7-0 hammering of Olympiakos. It was the biggest win m Champions League history and left the Greek club
        Reuters  -  316 words
      • 478 37 SOCCER MANCHESTER Manchester United will double Ruud Van Nistelrooy's wages m a £24-million (Ss72-mil-lion) five-year deal that will make him one of the highest earners at Old Trafford. The new contract will reflect his status as the club's most indispensable player. He was
        AFP  -  478 words
      • 653 37 French striker crafts Arsenal's Champions League redemption LONDON After being crushed 0-3 at home by Inter Milan m September, Arsenal's Champions League prospects looked bleak but Thierry Henry kept his customary cool. He said: This is not over yet. There are still five games
        AFP  -  653 words
      • 223 37 x qualify for last 16 y advance to third round of Uefa Cup LAST 16 Croup winners: Man United, Chelsea, Arsenal (Eng); Lyon, Monaco (Fra); Milan, Juventus (Ita); Real Madrid (Esp). Runners-up: S. Prague (Cze); Bayem Munich, Stuttgart (Ger); Porto (Por); Lokomotiv Moscow (Rus); Celta Vigo, Deportivo, Sociedad (Esp).
        223 words
      • 472 37 Anti- European wave sweeps Brazil RIO DE JANEIRO A wave of anti-European sentiment has swept through Brazilian football over AC Milan's treatment of Rivaldo, Fifa's Player of the Year award and a row over the release of Kaka for next month's Olympic qualifiers. Brazil's normally diplomatic national team coach Carlos
        Reuters  -  472 words
      • 303 37 GOLF KIATPETH Pasukyeod (above) is only 14 but his scores at the Volkswagen Singapore Junior Open will make many grown men envious. After opening the 54--hole tournament with an even-par 72 at Tanah Merah Country Club's Garden course, the Thai followed up with cards of
        303 words
      • SPORTS FILE
        • 109 38 THE United States Olympic Committee is considering decertifying USA Track and Field if they do not turn over details on the Jerome Young doping case "m a reasonable but short period of time "No US sports federation should undertake to put at risk
          AFP  -  109 words
        • 92 38 CHELSEA will not take no for an answer m their hunt to sign £25-million (Ss7B-million) rated Juventus midfielder Pavel Nedved, after advice from England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson, who has long been linked with the manager's job at Stamford Bridge. "Juventus' director-general Luciano Moggi told me
          AFP  -  92 words
        • 83 38 FERRARI will have to make Kimi Raikkonen, who has been earmarked as Michael Schumacher's replacement, the richest driver m Formula One history to persuade the Finn to leave rivals McLaren. According to figures m BusinessFl magazine, 24--year-old Raikkonen is on an escalator contract and
          83 words
        • 107 38 GERMAN footballer Birgit Prinz, a Women's World Cup winner who is wanted by Perugia for an unprecedented move to the Italian Serie A, will not be able to cope with the physical demands of the men's league, according to her club manager at FFC
          AFP  -  107 words
        • 108 38 KOBE Bryant has overtaken Russian glamour girl Anna Kournikova as the most popular sports hit on the worldwide web, according to a survey Dy Internet portal Lycos. The basketball star's jump from 72nd last year to sixth followed allegations of rape made against
          AFP  -  108 words
        • 96 38 TRACY McGrady scored 27 points as the Orlando Magic grabbed tneir second straight victory with a 95-91 win at the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. The Magic opened the National Basketball Association season with a win at New York but followed that with 19 consecutive
          AP  -  96 words
        • 95 38 IRANIAN star Mehdi Mahdavikia was crowned Asian Player of the Year after helping Hamburg SV capture the German League Cup and leading the team to fourth place m the Bundesliga table this year. "lam delighted that I was picked. It is a great honour," said
          AFP  -  95 words
        • 96 38 LIVERPOOL and England striker Emile Heskey, one of the most maligned men m football because of his poor scoring record, has hit back at critics, insisting: "I won't let you get me down. To be honest, I have been around long enough for it
          AFP  -  96 words
      • 264 38 BASKETBALL NBA: Boston 126 Seattle 112. Orlando 95 Washing ton 91. Memphis X) 3 Atlanta 90. Milwaukee 94 Golden State 89 (OT). San Antonio 102 Portland 77 Utah 95 New York 73 IA Clippers KM Dallas 99 CWICKCT Secest tee el mttmt Teet la Ranty, at tea
        264 words
      • 34 40 Asia Env 5c 141.742.000 BaautyChlna HKIO 55,648,000 Chart StmiCond 26c 18.667,000 IPCO2OC 18.192.000 UnlFlbar 10c 12,994,000 SlngTal 15c 10,222,000 KXD Digital 4.5c 8,677,000 LantroVls 2e 6.52 3,000 Sunray HKISC 8.410,000 DatacraftlOc 7.127,000
        34 words
      • 131 40 MAIN SOO TOTAL Up On Unch Up On Uncrt Up Dn Unch MjlMnd 11 4 1 0 0 0 n 4 1 MjnufJCturg SI 27 49 IS 6 15 66 33 64 Commerce 20 11 17 8 2 4 28 13 21 Tpt/Stor/Com 13 5 12 1
        131 words
      • 102 40 TURNOVER COOO) VALUE (OOO) M«h> Mq Tti Mill S4q Toil Multilna 8,451 8,451 12.667 12.667 Manuftcturq 125.041 13.138 138.179 133,387 3.562 136.949 Commerce 81,243 5.224 86.467 38.050 1.497 39.547 Tpt/Stor/Com 41.854 363 42.217 73,577 269 73.846 fminc# 14.979 14.979 68.676 68,676 Construction 37.115 13,140 50.255 5.893 1,128
        102 words
      • 63 40 CXcii CHANGE HONGKONG: Hang S*nq *****.58 +156.20 MALAYSIA: KLSE Comp 793.60 -0.91 CHINA: Sh»nxh#n B 270.57 +0.41 AUSTRALIA. Sydnty All Ord 3193.70 -19.20 JAPAN: Nlktwl *****.14 +164.58 THAILAND: SET lnd*« 674.00.- +6.92 INDONESIA: Jakarta Comp 653.32 +7.36 PHILIPPINES: M«nll« Comp 1359.60 0 48 SOUTH KOREA: Seoul Comp 791.13
        63 words
      • 41 40 Straits Timas indax 1720.19 +9.04 BT 08/ OS --138.00 -48.00 BTCADI -*****.00 ♦86.00 BT 10-day MA -*****.00 -14.00 UOB Sasdag 106.99 ♦0.18 UOB Blua Chip 625.62 »3 31 STI Futuras —1714 -6 MSCI Slngapora 211.14 +137 SIMSCI Futuras 211.10 +0.70
        41 words
      • 4866 40 Transaction date: Dec 11, 2003 I 19.5 9 5700 AddvaiT.ch 2 Sc .....15.5 unch 422 15.5 15 78.6 13.5 4 5701 AdrottlOc 9 unch 50 9 9 22.9 46 37.5 5136 AsiaEnvSc 45 *****2 46 37.5 17.9 120 6 50 37 5601 Boardroom 5c 47
        4,866 words
      • 1484 40 52-Wk T.! Currency lact voi Day Or N.t m c»p t> uiwi c«w True* *m- tm mm u» X iJ MANUFACTURHK) 42 12.9 2101 APO.iSc 285 05 SO 29 285 2 IN 12.5 30 46.5 10 HOI ASAutOlOc 31 +1.5 101 31 30.5 -N 41.7 55.5 10 ISM
        1,484 words
      • 140 40 N »?tirtm\m7*' mpX******"* cd cam dMdsnd ct conditional trag crl cum right Issua cfcl cum bonus Issua ta cum amm iri ax-rigM Issua xbi ti bonus issua mm M-aaT^ ft^tmxa\ml^'am\m co€R cum WVMfM cum Rn ea tua.iiHWMa.in> l^W**rtl*^"s?!**M«otlS!™fit»'spaclfWd P/traUo -Rafffrts last consoHdatad annual rasuts and adJuHwiants dua to
        140 words
    • MONEY
      • 454 41 US retail sales enjoyed a boost last month, driven by surging car and electronics sales. But first-time claims for unemployment benefits rose m the week ended Dec 6, to 378,000. contrary to analysts' expectations. The good news is a better-than-expected
        Bloomberg News; Reuters  -  454 words
      • 480 41 WASHINGTON The United States economy will expand at a slower pace next year than most economists predict and unemployment will rise, according to a closely watched forecast released yesterday. Professor Edward Learner, the director of the University of California,
        Reuters; AFP; Bloomberg News; BLOOMBERG NEWS  -  480 words
      • 63 41 I Yesterday's close: 12,554.58 (Up 156.2 points) Hong Kong stocks rose, lifting the Hang Seng Index to a 2-year high, on optimism that improved economic growth m the city and China wiH bolster earnings. Shares worth HK$l6 billion (553.6 billion) changed hands, 10 per cent
        Bloomberg News  -  63 words
      • 151 41 Dec 11 Co(np#oy Ctos# Bank Of Chin* HK 15.60 0.35 Bank Of East Ada 25 20 0.25 Cathay Pacific 15.20 0.10 Cheung Kong 62 25 2.50 Ch Kong Infra 17.65 0 35 China MoMta 23 25 0.30 China R«j Entp 9.1S 0.05 China Unicorn 7.50 0.15 CITIC Pacific 18.20
        151 words
      • 129 41 I SICOM FUTURES Dec 11, 2003 RuMar FuturM (Cteflna, prtcti) MS 1 (S ctnt«/kg) Month Hlt> U» Stt Yd Ooftlnt Jan 04 220.50 FtbO4 221.00 Mar 04 ***** Apr/JunO 4 224.00 RSS 3 (US ctnts/hg) Month Mtfjh L— kit VI O**>\nt J«nO4 128 25 ***** 128.25 625 1700 Ftt>o4 _.129.00
        129 words
      • 132 41 Comnny Cl— AMMB Holdings 2.97 unch B Am»r Tobacco 43.00 unch B»n»y» Sports 3.92 -0.02 Commtrct Asstt 4.10 -0.02 Dtgl.com 3.26 -0.08 G<mudi 6.40 -0.75 Ont.nq 17.20 -0.10 Coldtn Hop* 3.40 unch Hong Ltong Bank 5.40 -0.05 101 Corp 7.85 0.05 XL Ktpong 6.65 -0.05 Laftrg* MCwncnt 0.94
        132 words
      • 64 41 CRUDE PRODUCT PRICES CwaT«/l»ro<uct Mirth* Chaw Prto (UBt) ML Br»ntßi»na J«n -0.22 29.46-29.51 NTtuilnttrm Jan »0 30 31.76-31.80 Dubai Fattft Jan -035 27.48-27.53 Tapis Btond D»c -o^o 31.00-31.X) Timing of cargoes. Prkt* at at 17:30 CntWPr—yct Mirth' Cl»m> Prtct (USS) BBL Minis Otc -020 30.00-30.10 N«phth» cif jip -n.oo/-e.oo *****-317.00
        64 words
      • 48 41 Yesterday's close: 793.6 (Down 0.91 point) Malaysia's stock index fell for the first day m three. Gamuda, the country's No. 2 builder by value, dropped after the government indicated it may shelve a RMU.S-billion (556.6 billion) rail job Gamuda won Bloomberg News Dec 11
        Bloomberg News  -  48 words
      • 40 41 Yesterda/s close: 270.57 (Up 0.41 point) Chinese shares dosed fractionally firmer as continued gains m the banks were offset by heavy profit-taking m the Mue-chips after their recent run-up. Most iarge-capitalised bkie chips fei on profit-taking. AFP
        AFP  -  40 words
      • 167 41 Dec 11 Dec 11 1 Company Clo— *h Anhul Gujlng D B 4.56 0.01 6*ijmg Of El*c B 7.61 0.12 B*ngan() StMl B 3.62 0 01 Ch Int Mann* 13.90 0.11 Chin* M Shtkou B 7.34 0.02 Ch South m B 4 68 -0.01 Ch.na Vankt B 4.82 0.04
        167 words
      • 123 41 Forttffl CwTtucY Mot. Ritts (9wn, Dtct)) Singapore dollars to on* unit of foreign currency Australian dollar 1.2570 1.2710 Canadian dollar 1.2950 1.3230 Euro 2.0830 ***** NZ dollar 1.0970 1.1230 Stirling pound 2.9660 2.9970 US dollar 1.7050 1.7230 Singapore dollars to 100 units of fortign currency Chinese renmlnbl 20.30 20.90
        123 words
      • 58 41 Yesterdays close: 3,193.7 (Down 19.2 points) Australian share prices closed lower as weaker resources weighed on a stronger News Corp I and AMP amid caution ahead of key data out of the United States. "The market has been fairly dull. I think most people are starting to
        AFP  -  58 words
      • 137 41 Dec 11 C«w»— f Cl— Oantas Airways 329 -0.05 Rio TintO 3S 66 -0.45 Sport T»i»com j 1.44 0 03 St George Ban* 19.27 0.02 SunCorp-MrtWiy 12.40 -0.06 Telecom Corp N2 4.45 -0.03 Telstra Corp 4.78 0 05 Wtsfarmtis 26.25 -0 35 Westfield Amec 1.82 -0.01 Wtstfitld Hidg 13.96
        137 words
      • 587 41 BONDS, LOANS WARRANTS 92-Wk T»i Last Vst Day Last Ouott Htfti Low C-t C-inwy -OOP Mlsji Uw ■gyr B—f 37 2 MM ASTIWO4O62I 25.5 HI 7 25.5 25.5 25 26 43 0.5 16*7 Acm«WO4HI6 1 0.5 142 48 3602 Amttfc WOSO6IO 120 W) 9.5 0.5 3603 Armstrong W*****0 5.5 uneh
        587 words
      • 262 41 Recession in 2001 milder after data revision WASHINGTON The 2001 recession, already among the mildest m modern US economic history, was even slightly shallower than earlier estimated. This is based on the Commerce Department's comprehensive revision of national income and production figures released on Wednesday. The drop m the nations
        Washington Post; AP  -  262 words
      • 58 41 Yesterdays close: 10,075.14 (Up 164.58 points) The Nikkei average rose nearly 1.7 per ccit to end above 10,000 wth car makers and other exporters cflmbina after suspected Bank of Japan intervention sent the yen lower. Investors were cautious ahead of the Bank of Japan's quarterly
        Bloomberg News  -  58 words
      • 134 41 Dec 11 Transaction date: Dec 11, 2003 c— »—r en— Mlltea HMgs 12*0000 ***** Mlzuho HMgs *****0 O Nissan Motor 1206 17 Nomura Hldqs '665 16 NTT Data Corp *****0 7000 NTT Docomo *****0 4000 Rkoh 1874 55 S#»»n-£l«v»n Jap 3170 60 Sharp Corp 1640 30 Shin Etsu O»m
        134 words
      • 584 41 okm high low sett vw. ot/imt CUWOOOCLAW FUTUWM OtcO3 96.827 96.827 ***** 98.825 4328 ***** M«rO4 98.720 98.720 98.710 98.715 ***** ***** JunO4 98.440 98.440 98.420 98.430 6561 ***** S»pO4 98.065 98.065 98.030 98 045 9462 ***** DkO4 97.610 ***** 97.580 97.590 6254 ***** M«rOS 97.175 97.180 97.150 97.155 988
        584 words
      • 571 42 SEC's mutual fund probe widens to bonds' The mispricing of high-yield, or junk-bond, funds is next on the US regulator's hitlist, say sources WASHINGTON A United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) probe into out-of-date pricing of mutual fund shares is expanding, sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday,
        Reuters; BLOOMBERG NEWS  -  571 words
      • 200 42 WASHINGTON Freddie Mac, the No. 2 US home finance company, has agreed to a penalty of US$l25 million (*****.4 million) to settle regulators' accusations that it manipulated earnings, but could face additional restrictions until it gets its books m order. The Office
        Reuters  -  200 words
      • 376 42 Tainted research still plagues finance industry NEW YORK Ten Wall Street investment banks this year agreed to pay US$l.4 billion (552.41 billion) to settle allegations that conflicts of interest had tainted their research. However, documents released on Tuesday by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) show the issue has
        Financial Times  -  376 words
      • 167 42 SANTA CLARA (California) Cisco Systems' chief executive officer, Mr John Chambers, said on Wednesday that corporate customers are boosting slightly their capital spending plans for next year. "We are seeing the customers m the enterprise sector start to budget for the first time m
        Reuters; Bloomberg News  -  167 words
      • Article, Illustration
        616 43 ON THE NYSE THE NEW Mainland IPOs are m fashion on Wall Street NEW YORK Call it the new "China Syndrome". The People's Republic is de rigueur on Wall Street this week a visit to the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) by Premier Wen Jiabao
        Reuters; AFP  -  616 words
      • 164 43 China life IPO set to sell at the top HONG KONG Investors are piling into China Life Insurance s US$3-billion (555.2-billion) IPO, and bankers expect the insurer to fetch top dollar when it puts the final price tag on this year's biggest share sale, set for late Thursday m New
        Reuters  -  164 words
      • 228 43 LONDON ABN Amro Holding, the biggest Dutch bank, is considering moving as many as 600 administrative jobs at its wholesale clients unit, or 3 per cent of the people employed m the division, to India to help reduce costs. The jobs are "administration,
        Bloomberg News  -  228 words
      • MONEY WORLD
        • 89 43 TSMC, the world's largest contract microchip maker, said yesterday that fourth-quarter sales would beat forecasts and hit a record high. On Tuesday, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) and its main competitor, United Microelectronics Corp, said November sales surged from a year earlier but were flat
          Reuters  -  89 words
        • 64 43 MALAYSIA Airlines (MAS) ordered six Airbus A3BO superjets yester- day. Reporters were told MAS had ample time to work out paying for the planes before the first was delivered m January 2007Though the catalogue value of the deal is US$l.62 billion (552.79 billion), discounts
          Reuters  -  64 words
        • 61 43 SOUTH Korea will create a state agency m 2005 to invest assets abroad modelled after the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation, or GIC. It will initially use about US$2O billion (5534.4 billion) of the country's soaring foreign exchange reserves, the finance ministry said
          Reuters  -  61 words
      • 271 44 Jakarta urged to sell off tanks after 'humiliating' fraud JAKARTA An Indonesian minister yesterday described a major fraud at a state-owned bank as "really humiliating and said the government should sell off its remaining banks as soon as possible to improve supervision. State Enterprises Minister Laksamana Sukardi also called for
        AFP  -  271 words
      • 459 44 IMPACT ON EXPORTS A STRONGER yen threatens recovery by making Japanese digital cameras, cars and flat-panel screens more expensive abroad and lowering the yen value of exporters' gains. Limit may go up by $318 b to curb ?en's rise against the USS
        Bloomberg News  -  459 words
      • 442 45  -  HUGH CHOW fe FINANCE CORRESPONDENT Besides growing loans, key QFB benefits are the expansion of its off-site ATM network and licence to issue debit cards IT MAY be another month or so until Chinese New Year but Maybank was already celebrating its
        ARTHUR LEE/BT  -  442 words
      • 360 45  -  AZHAR KHALID h POWERSERAYA, Singapore's No. 2 power-generating company, is considering a plan to spend about $80 million to revamp its decommissioned Jurong power plant m a bid to achieve greater flexibility and efficiency. This would be done by converting
        360 words
      • 546 46  -  NARENDRA AGCARWAL By ECONOMICS CORRKSPONDENT If the virus came back, it could take three quarters for industries to recover fully, according to an NUS research report IF THE deadly Sars disease were to come back, it could slash a
        LEE CHEE CHEW  -  546 words
      • 286 46 Provinces link up for China trade show FOR the first time, several Chinese provinces such as Jilin and Shandong are coming together to exhibit their products and services m a single trade show. TTie show, dubbed "China Trade Exposition 2003", will be held next week from Dec 18-21 at Suntec
        286 words
      • 444 46  -  LEE SU SHY AN THE CHINA EFFECT A LEADING Singapore businessman yesterday warned of potential political and social unrest m some South-east Asian nations as jobs were lost to booming China and even India. Keppel Corporation chairman Lim Cnee
        444 words
      • 727 47  -  HUGH CHOW $43.5 m Joint Venture By FINANCE CORRESPONDENT Bank's stake m new finance company gives it access to 12 million subscribers of No. 1 Thai cellphone operator DBS Bank is hoping to sell credit cards and loans to mobile
        727 words
      • 140 47 DBS has invested $17 million for a 40-per-cent stake m the finance company, Capital OK. This provides it access to the subscribers of Thailand's No. 1 mobile phone operator Advanced Info Service (AX), which is 43 per cent owned by Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra s Shin
        140 words
      • 288 47 DBS to lead arrange $165 m loan to Hyflux DBS Bank will lead arrange a $165 -mill ion loan for a $200-million desalination plant by Hyflux, Singapore's biggest water treatment company by market value, banking sources told Reuters news agency. Hyflux will provide a total equity investment of $35 million,
        Reuters  -  288 words
      • 347 47  - 20 million Sing Tel call warrants to be sold at 27.7 cents each AZHAR KHALID By AS HAD been anticipated by some m the market, DBS Bank said yesterday that it has launched a call warrant on Sing Tel, the second such instrument issued by the bank m a week.
        347 words
      • 387 47  -  COLIN TAN TAKING STOCK MARKETS CORRESrONDENT THE local bourse rebounded into positive territory yesterday to break a three-day losing streak as investors sifted through battered blue chips for bargains. Trading volume also perked up but dealers said this was due largely to the debut
        387 words
      • 347 47  - Local firms not as profitable or efficient, survey snows BRYAN LEE Bu SINGAPORE companies have lost more ground to their foreign counterparts m terms of profitability and operating efficiency, according to a newly released survey by the Department of Statistics. It found that m 2001, amid falling return on equity
        347 words
    • Obituaries
      • Obituary, Illustration
        883 38 "Surety goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell m the house of the Lord forever." Psalm 23:6 CHEN MAN YONG Af«tl was called hem* te be with the Lord en 11 December 2003, leaving behind: Beloved Wife: Wong Yoon Ying Sons:
        883 words
      • Obituary, Illustration
        378 39 TAN SWEE KEOW Age: 91 passed away peacefully on 10 Dec 2003, sadly missed by all loved ones. (Husband: Tay Bak Teng, deceased) Sons: Daughters-in-law: Tay Kwee Hong Teo Ho Choo Tay Leng Hock, Edwin Wee Ah keng, Catherine Tay Kwee Huat, Gregory Tay Kwee Hoe, Gerald Loh Yeow Choon,
        378 words
    • STRAITS TIMES INDEX The Staraits Times money
      • 675 48  -  LEE SU SHYAN By COMPANIES CORRESPONDENT Lucky 563 investors snap up DBS ATM placement for Creative Master THE first tranche of 2.75 million shares to be offered to the public, ahead of a stock market listing, on DBS Bank's new "first come, first served" ATM application
        CREATIVE MASTER BERMUDA  -  675 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 593 1 W v China 'Man Of The People' Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao impresses US Officials. PAGE A3 China Cyclists Make Way Shanghai bans bicycles from its main streets. page as Asia Karaoke Therapy Japanese psychiatric patients sing as part of treatment. pageais sports ■^-Starts on A33 How te reach tho F
      593 words

  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 877 2 f amily...comiort.- c estiger Bg^iagaaßifliagHWßflHi Tiger 1 B Jfl Rice Cooker (JAE-A10S) AS ITrST^Hdll Ww^Y* I B^VS WM rice, brown rice, tiu glutinous rice IW! fl^fl I^^Pfl^Wlflfl WrM WKfl^Hßflfl WWW- l^fllfl porridge. fllaA^fcil^^fcll^^flS^lfclfcLfl fl£XiH-ilMiA^lllAß M^AtAzAMmM Ml£liHiiimA^lll2lAlX3i^M3iAZAiAMaM f Lm Scratch-resistant inner pot. -^^'^^^^^^^tmmmmmm^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^m^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^m^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ iM M^mmmm. Usual $369 B^^^^B^^^^fc^fcflflflfli^^Hifc t%S mAmSW 4fc
      877 words

  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 948 3 *&]!^E9 mAm W^. aMM mmam^^m maL£^^^ _T^ *S I Tin Box 111' WUO) 2 Beauty Books *-«r-:^^^fl Scrabble »»i.i \\\Xf* 31 Bear Message I 9|H fkM laABAM fcl^Aß m Gift Set BlJl 31 P*fc^ Complete Beauty Gift Box K^iyr 1 0 assorted messages -L If I II ll I^l 8
      948 words

  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 187 4 m V. W^m I Trom Kids to Kids" I b A X'mas Special at 1 L jri BirdPark JBI W/tl3-21 Dec 03) j \___M_\ M___\\mr^ L*_ MMM A Dear Kids, I vx M flcome and join our festive charity event P v From Kids fo Kids'. FREE ADMISSION^y^^^f^|| I for
      187 words
    • 421 4 —^M^^^^— ll 1 mmmmmmm mmmm mmmmmmmmammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmm^ »i^^»^^^l^^^^^^^^—i aB ofiemia Christmas Tair Qtfj mNCTW till 24 'DCC Isetan Scotts, Jie\e( 4 Isetan Orchard, aCevef 4 Isetan Katong, LeveC 2 Isetan 'tampines, Ltvei '2 <j 7%* ns*"* Wm m xl tuNu»*si2B $fl^. W a 1 ONKflar** fl Pr>lflnHH %.ifA: 'l\W 4a
      421 words

  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 246 5 MMm^A mA Is Wm xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxtm mt xa^^m WmMmMmMmMmMmMmMmMmMmMmMmmmmmm mmwmmr* Mv I m^mm W^*^ 'Amm. Wm. mm mwm\ fl^^^ft H H 8 rafl ft^^ fl m\*jamxmx\\\ mwm ■^RtSmmßßßmwmm^m' WA WM mwr^ '"ma*^M mmAxR t^f^flftftftftftftftftflK WM &U^^^^^^^^i v \\\\tt*^^LmW C_ E F I RO SHIFT the future bfljl Cv ff kM Tl««h:
      246 words

  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 436 6 Christmas Toy Tair /Sj tfow titf 25 T>ec flH^Blß^^Hl Isetan Scotts, Event tfaCC, LeveC 4 Rfljlfl r> uc^ sAfso avaiCaSCe at Isetan JCatong, LeveC 2 Sr" T'arnpHnes, LeveC 2 WOmmmAmmmAAsEmlßMM^SAmEmmA^M m .jAljSd^ 1 RMrfToy I l^ w mMm^mS^^L^kmT\ m Mighty Force Battte Tank A^^L yoflfl^ f J 4 M3 n,
      436 words

  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 183 7 SiiS^: JBl^ff $94*| Hnr~-~4Pil I DUCKIe Retr«at@¥artna X.JT! 2D/1N Retreat $188 nett K_f_!____B___i^^^^H 3 RBtreat Package ndude& B W; 2 wacky DUCKitxis Passes E WL, l s 'Amm*^ 1 Holels iay at <te Manna Mandarin c Br^actasitariwDlcirdTckennce) S |Ui|i |*lieei£eof|»oVqyTTfsaum I Extendßdcheckouiline(3pn|. s c 15%dBOxntorF '2Q/1N f>tt pno b««d on
      183 words
    • 400 7 ANNIVEr^^RKY SALE I sound.vision.soul SR-* 00 kmSI^HS^HH^^ I Xm as comes early Wh a "v*i-- 00 flff^tfM%rfßM-sliM I at the Pioneer first 100 customers. yM I V%i#viC^i»l Mora Excitement with our NEW Plasma Gallery I Slm Lim Square Atrium IBSUS I The ,ateSt and widest ran 9 e of Plasma
      400 words

  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 680 8 m^mm W Jh^^l I Combi I rtAtrmiet im« o-.k., -^xxxxWxxxxxxm Combi |cS2 AmmW I I f 3 B^^^ H I awicum H fl HV For aae 6 mths to 4 vrs Baby Chair w^ i J baby carry cot H 1 ago D yra I .^J^ ajutu A I rocking
      680 words
    • 142 8 Teak Divbedw 3 Drawers C^QQ c w Mittm* fc 4 Cushions UPJKM t^b-uvu $299 t«* $128 UmMtTabb $799 $48 c/w6Bd*roOui« TeilDmmg T/Vf W>»so Qy,,, URJWB HrfeyOrv* $\Q 100%Cottc« $7.90 Multi $2.^0 FromSoMT^ Brfuoom ßug *"CH Colour M #^CH Ckffiese I^^^J Antique ta.o- $99* CUMticS IJgrn^ $99* wjmw msuwaa wj— g|
      142 words

  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 227 9 HHMH MNHPfM r^j A Mr WT M J;- A AW A HRBiH A W^r mm \w\Wm mkm^mA "1 'JTssTB FREE! Get the following ABSOLUTELY FREE with every OTO ER-839 purchose: An OTO end Love 97.2FM Limited Edition 2004 Calendar A unique head massager Additional electrode nads A flifts only while
      227 words

  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • 602 10 Bundles of Christmas delights to fit your pockets! /Toshiba Pocket PC e4OO __Jtos&V Toshiba Pocket PC e7401l «^J^^ Intel® XScale PXA 261 Sh^^^^M Intel* XScale PXA 250 ll*. tk *s»\ processor at 300 MHz «S=™r-u f processor at 400 MHz ftl v Microsoft® Windows® m sst-jt-ji Microsoft® Windows® Wi C^^j\\
      602 words
    • 218 10 I mR I I I mJ R^L km P^^^PV tmrAxxxW Send UNICEF Greeting Cards J iW^iJ^^r^^H and send a Message of Hope J I for the HkM Ul UNICEF Greeting Cards are a M I+J n ll T» X fS^^^^^^B way to In^l Inl MBI^ to show you r mm^
      218 words

  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 365 11 NOKIA CONNHCTINO I'l KM I mmmmt xaA&dLmmZmxTJm'A t^nl^B^mM^^mmmmmmmmmM xx\W •^^^^^^^mxxm*^Mtrmmxxxxx\^^^^^^ ?W^M^M^m J NOKIA ft m \m\\\\\\\Wi\m\mm^^^ I I, '»'i3 j^^^H m^A^AmmmWft*lW^ Hi xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxWxmxaSAft 0 —.mmm I m^^mmlWkAA m^MUm ~\a\x\\ ll \\\\\\\\\\\\^mAm\WmAGt. ■^A^A^AWmW **> W\ I^l I \k"** *\S>^£. \m¥ I AW I ,\i*T< rxH^.Mf-'Vxxmxxxxxxxxxm^^^^A I a^^m^^ AW 'A^W t^^^^^^^^^^m^Mm^M, xxw
      365 words

  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 457 12 ll Lll IIC ammmmmmmfT 0^ X V^lL I^^^ 1 1 Ik fl **********11 li i ILJ iiii 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 IJJ fc3 li Pf if^^^ic^ H^k 111 I HI Bl I l^^fl mAmiw if I B|flTTyjfl 111 |w|i 1 m> 11 II mSW^^
      457 words

  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 992 13 Bl Wm Ww m\mr\ xttt mxr^^^ m^mxtmm mta Ammm Mar r m^t mm. xtxrA mtr mm mRmMr |BBHMrjC| I JCSr"^^Mfl PV? 3C*% 0 C BOBS Ckn> 2E|||b| IJ \*ji imW^ij AaWL VT» \\mm%\\ n _j-_^^ J| Rpwrter wtth Paoer mmWxx^txxY^^**^ /r^\M mttW A n^°^ KA \mxjCP9m c MJBUIM n i
      992 words

  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 356 14 Now Hil Thu 25 Doc 2003 CHRISTMAS AT TAKASHIMAYA Interior Department, 81 Takashimaya Department Store With The Most Wonderful Gifts Of The Season *m^MMm i 1 1 r fc II mmm > I \m t c b 1 I m C.mmQ ,m m mmmmmmmtm~ "^t« Xl H?'c.-^ r t Aim^
      356 words
    • 23 14 Hot, spicy Indian food and charity do mix! flisv m^fA. fe m^t m\la\\v\, S mmfr'r B Bhi^^*V^^il Sarangapany Education Trust Fund committee members
      23 words

  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 1659 15 AW M. VI: .^^WRmWmmFißm^^^ MM *k*imM k Ty; jfejfe -mr .^Bm?' A-*ym.'¥i -lißiWxxxxxv\WiAAxw^iimxT' tiff Wi^^F MSHi^fl^MMH^^^^^HßPßß^Bßßglil^lßß^Bi^Bfc- m -mM \i'J mrt A^*^vSL*mx\\ tm\.'m, m\vPS&. JB mm RR\ mmmmx\\\W i4i^B H X r mw kmrnßm x^mr^^^^^^mm m^m^^^^^^^^mm r^^^^^ma^^y^^^^mwr^^^^^^At^ AmW Amm\r '-'■■■A^ fl tm mm, mm m WmJm m m^M mm ''^K?E fl
      1,659 words

  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • 92 16 M Fa m Hfl rwkYvKfl flfl \\\-^^E/m*^^^W fl lH 1^ m \w'^^^H Cl 9OO EPSON Stylus CX5300 H AIMn-One (Scan/Print/CopyJ L <53^ -fl L worth $388! LflflHU^Btt^H with any purchasa of EPSON AcuLaser C9OO or AcuLaaer C 1900! MRr9€m fl H^^ (Promotion waM till 31 Oacambar 2003 mm»m M r
      92 words
    • 1 16 gff
      1 words
    • 141 16 ■n 4fe SETTLER I^l CrosstralneV MBTBMIKnUi Ktad« In (Urm^iy IWft6W ■fl Ift I Bt "MimS^m, m tmgrn 0% Interest >-9HbL Instalment Scheme Available I flB For DBS POSB Diners Club Ml/ Credit Cardholders Ry Check iliilttt at stor* N^.^^^^^^^' I Magnetic Brake System $2050 $3680 KETTLER £ETTLER, Exercise Cycles Strength
      141 words

  • Page 17 Advertisements
    • 1431 17 Iw JBSBSS3S^ aS f*ow opeJ n Blflyllfll^y mmmWnAW rn^T m il AT SEMBAWAH^f WA \Wrn4 wFmAw AW m^JAmWW m%AW SHOPPING CENTRt!\m MM I mm J AmAmW^k Wmm WW m^M WW MT^ "^Bp^t^j'^' I flS**! fli/ V -^mJ ||fajmjpi LM <w AJ r^flßvH^S^wW Ik w JOW^ £^S\*\^\% "6 Ift AA BATTERIES
      1,431 words

  • Page 18 Advertisements
    • 805 18 f Incredible Savings flflC *fl a OST Absorbed Super Buy atxmTjlnxxW *JJ|IMV mmmmaaaaaaaaßAi. §A^f9&fi\m. mmmmmmtmiT.,i W€A€A€ml^^ Bflfli^BflHHßßßflßßflßßtfVp BBI^BBIHifIBIBHfIB* MM^MMMMMt^MMMMT fIMHMMHMKtfjCuH AAA f^almmmW HflMflßM^^^Kj, _^W flflßßflfe*Mieto 399 iii* iii -tti i§ tmmmmmmxxxxtxuamammOmimmJxT MMto Stockt Att. [slillfiHHll ggJk JM m Kemp Uomo mm^mW^ fl m^AmMMt. l^^^^^H Long-sleeved AAmWrnm***' T B Linen Cotton
      805 words
    • 21 18 Recruit the one you want for any position you have Call 1800 289 8822 or email reavit@sphxom.sg for your recruitment solutions
      21 words

  • Page 19 Advertisements
    • 466 19 ILoveltj I /"rn AmmW mm A -:A*A\ W m^k-Wmmmk fl mW. SimmmwAAa SUNHOM Bjojoyv INDUCTION COOKTOP^^^B^^^^^^^^M I^^^^. mmAm I^Am w^^^^^^^^^mmm]^^^^^^^^^^^m—AAm^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^r\±^m^^^^^Wim\mmy^ l^^odel No: SR-2622^^^B^ M m am V mmmm Model No: SR-1852 Model No: SR-1982 XmaS PrOmOtiOn GeLJi^ad'eCookware Receive $30 Tangs Gift Voucher with purchase of model: mm* m± m+ mm
      466 words

  • Page 20 Advertisements
    • 389 20 /^^r^^Ma^f-^ 'Tt^ ~amm MMMMMMm m^mm WArn m o wm o "'^-J^^HHl^HBHome Theatre System Hi^k |^BI B^B B BBBBBH BBk. Thr hrsl home ,he tTe experience Lb Bn^r Lib Laa J^^^^fl fl^^^S^^^. ,Mlly achleved HHi I M Lai Liß visual effects are coupled by good 1 surround sound. Peel the difference
      389 words

  • Page 21 Advertisements
    • 16 21 Recruit from a wider audience Call 1800 289 8822 or email recrvit@sph.comjg for your recruitment solutions
      16 words
    • 38 21 ISA'-* A mtxxx.*L.' A xxxW^mjA jA'i^Am mm a <m fl^* tWT\W. m^mWmm^-^^mmAAw^M W'xim^AffW **Ar-W i^Aj'immW^^ mw' ~Sxxt£'\ a*A' mAxm. < mm l* m I mm¥. .*vmRRT' Ma W El b\l C^Jt^»*iii E&3 Fl wX*MmAxValmmm\x\yam^x\ M» mmxx\xxxxxx\ kT**W^bTXj^ fl^fl Wc^ar.
      38 words
    • 163 21 GOUDHEART Axi A Christmas Trilogy Made Pure, Rare and Eternal with Platinum. For nothing else will be as precious. P PLATINUM PURE -RARE -ETERNAL ff ff V Fl m a?is+ "firikl Jr 1 Str*i<iht frtm (he Hevi MAIN SHOWROOM: 360 Orchard Road «01-18 International Building Singapore *****9 Tel: 6735 0689
      163 words

  • Page 22 Advertisements
    • 609 22 A^tAAx MMM i mm^.^aM m^^^tmW Jfl fl^M BY I lIBv fl B I B l^m^wm^W I More shops. More variety. And more fun when you shop at 1 %4fL Funan The IT Mall. W What's more? Up to $80,000 worth of prizes must be won! H W Come visit our
      609 words
    • 50 22 Bfcfc-90^ TWESE NOH m* m now $hML y-mmt yCSnirsmmmi Mmmmymmm MOVING OUT lio and how to invest successfully m China Hong Kong tycoon Vincent Lo, an old China hand and operator of the famous Xintiandi night spot m Shanghai, shares his experience. m W^^^y n! .mmAW AAmmwA w^^AAWt I InttjeßafflesC^
      50 words

  • Page 23 Advertisements
    • 298 23 I coReLLEjB^r x If 1 ITI r/ v^ H oesiqnt Sr w ibH Inl V M^^^tm^ I -^fl fi mm mAaUmT'^mW H *^X 11^^: Bjl^/i fl^B WWW AMW MWm\ WW \\\\xxm < iflMZiiflfmWPiyfi iJ L i*r 9^7 mmAimUimmTl In hJ Mtf im>mA^m fl l^^fl flaiuifiMiwnflM mmm^Lxm W i?TSWM VH ifii^^^flßWiWfflllfilMT^WWl^^
      298 words

  • Page 24 Advertisements
    • 386 24 i CHRISTMAS PACK WAw^SSk VNOW $99 ONLYI iSjj^li at^j^Tui*** fl I ri r+mmM fl r/V f f J^ //Mr*] lAmmLmAmmmmAM Ww^ ii fl T^^ d i irrrm rrr r rrrrffinTT" I«aiapaßß AmWmmmWml I I ONTILL3ID^ i^ 3 M "BftK AJAI I Amf9mFT% WI 1 WHILE STOCKS LAST! gQfo I "WSw
      386 words

  • Page 25 Advertisements
    • 393 25 MedPlus V—v Arir* r-^\ r-^ n Health T^^cnr^^^ •(1,00% Natural I^Kids ioye thqJastol^^,_ formulated foychildren's growing needs i *RtiSfte m USA For ages 2to 10 fc *CC^'v" CS c "O^ <OQ $68 WM^s ?w WH W PROMOTION M M/MmOmctClmn PT ,ocm. 60cm T_Hydn v )C c*.r ■HI I Leather 4_^Mf^^
      393 words

  • Page 26 Advertisements
    • 131 26 SSftvoiß^he Jam! BpßhH||pSavtt ammMx. \S^MZ I 4 Power Air Surfer R/C MmmW m£ I'j o *B _^m ww oWI *> X jL ww^^ b Swan Lake Barbie Ken fiflF*jflj B iMrxS lfl JLirL^y Thomas The Tank Now $24^90 K^i ni School Bdcfs I > *f^^*Tr .'..1 A*p #14% Jm A*
      131 words
    • 217 26 r-Q 9 f J welling v +Syour car? WUkxlA^W mAmmmWk W^t Reach out to more readers by advertising m The Straits Times Classified. Call our CA.T.S. hotline at 1800-289-9988 and our friendly sales personnel will serve you. CAI.S. I Buy It. Sell It. Find It Ww mWK^^^WA^mmm^^r^'^*'^ xQTK V**" ar^m^^^^^^^^^mf^^^mmM^^jMM^mm^WMmm
      217 words

  • Page 27 Advertisements
    • 21 27 Recruit the one you want for any position you have Call 18M 289 8822 or email reavrt@sph.com.sg for your recruitment solutions
      21 words
    • 281 27 One of the largest kitchen showroom m Singapore |^{j Display Sets from 3>390U (include appliances and solid top) <*a^^^a >^^MHfIBMB ■n ii rra m tlull K_ A MwWpMßßMjnMM^Bßßß^^^^^^^^^^^^fc— <J 1 mm t W* m mß m WaAm%RßmAtaAm4li^M^^^^^^^A m. A_ 111 l By appointment only call Tel: 6364 2388 Friday, Saturday
      281 words

  • Page 28 Advertisements

  • Page 29 Advertisements
    • 131 29 A IK? txl va> A l l l It vn What's The Scoop: P STNews National Giobai News Ttme: 8.30 am, noon 6pm SI Sports Sports News Time: 6.30 am. noon midnight How to receive it: Stepl Go to -Crete Mas a age" under SMS function Step 2 Key m
      131 words
    • 384 29 iC Year-End Sales ia fll ffl El, iLi iy ■iniiiiiikM o ''^A^A^A^A^mm^^^^^^^^^^^^^ I *DVDPlayors mW\ •Surround Sound IjmSk. Procossors APli Si jgMgMgM -Music Systom [Egl HflPl 188 r^fl^ B X" FlAyontGorde I b. bM loudHMoW -orid 9 WlcLarvri* B Lifaslyla Mo»ic System Home Cinema Hi-Fi Separates I 277 Orchard Road
      384 words

  • Page 30 Advertisements
    • 241 30 Baits WYIGCTIFBEH Am Sttcfcl bailor Wallats t lads MntfTlßfß Ladias Hondbogs Ladias Headings Ladias Headlegs NfYIOCTIFUB WYIOCTIFRm WYIOCTIRfB A^^km L A \^mW\WmAi v Italian Luggagt Begs (HIT 1 OCT 1 FREH) TrolUy lags (HY 1 OCT 1 REQ 20- U.P: $238 NOW: $119 20' U.P: $138 NOW: $69 -r-T 26'
      241 words
    • 218 30 #02-342 Tel: 6472 8286 ICI feus SE Mcl, P- s *3*3 ONE STOP TRAVEL NEEDS WHOLESALE CENTRE WOODLANDS CAUSEWAY POINT Are* 8,000 sq.ft. MlM v. mmmmT #03-35 TEL: 6893 1211 FTgßWONGonSufKhytPubkHoidy tTtSIS DTOllllCtS f or ORCHARD NCEE ANN CITY ■;IIk>L'I*H!MII;MM.hM.'J:W,IJ.»J your SOIOCtIOII I **-33 TQUER A TEL: 673? 6388 4^.rj|pj^^^y
      218 words
    • 34 30 princess I for a day Fifteen-year-old wms $6,000 I package to live tfte good lifa I SUZANNE SNG reports &A AA% AmmW Amm Aa m v t I In Life! This Weekend today I
      34 words

  • Page 31 Advertisements
    • 299 31 wr > w w**-a*W Www^i/^m ihi l^k JE^ *V L^JBhI lljLfjlJ a^^^H I *Up to 1 2 months nstattmsnt pltn I lor Isctsd crsdtt csrdhoMsrs AA FPERMENPRONIC ENTERPRISE |^S[sl QUALITY J> ISO 9001:2000 I I QxlW^^^^(^ Cert. No CI/4628 063 Bl am delighted to announce that our company has been
      299 words

  • Page 32 Advertisements
    • 441 32 I Christmas Food 1 Selections awl :^Mm\\>mh JJ mma OHm *Z "S 25 2003 Christmas at Takashimaya Food Hall, 82, Takashimaya Department Store vvvv/, Thu Man WmoWjuiGip ofThtOumm Imported Christmas Hampers f Gourmet Mi mal^^^^ m mAmmmAA mmM W '~mmxMi*im fr?Wl^AMMm r mx\rmx\x\\mxWSx\ *JM» tk mmmm\ B fl BB W
      441 words

  • Page 33 Advertisements
    • 122 33 The SEA Games ■nme-.-nvm mml^^A. mWAmmmW m^^mA W Wxx%\t\ mif R^^^^^^^^flß B*fßi •BHtfc-s^^ 'ttß^iS^^^^^Hr t; "^*^*SßPil^^^^^^B jfApflfHl W^^^^Tmmmm^AM SB > lk-ii^J 9 li^^liairi|||^^^Si^^^M B^Bflfl ■^^^^^^^^W. WA\mm WfmAm JmAmW '^4^^^^^^^Br aWmmlmm^. Ifi^^^^^^^^Mi iißM^^^^^M^^^B^^^ißli^^^^^^^^^^^^^Bß'-P^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^MMBBBBBBBl^^BBBMflfli^fc «^^^^^^^B H^ 4Jfl^H Rv AmmW WxxxxT^ B^' B^i**^ immRRRRRRRRRRmt mM W» ammmMM^Mm"^ l \L^Am^Ammmmmmmmmmm\mmmmm\m^Amm\\\\\imX^^^^^ ~^m l^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ m^AmmAmW f/^!StK
      122 words

  • Page 34 Miscellaneous
    • 832 34 TODAY'S EVENTS HANOI Athletics: Marathon Men's and women's. Cycling: Men's 35km /Women's 25km cross country. Fencing: Team Men's epee, Men's sabre Fin swimming: Men's IOOm surface, 400 m surface, 1,500 m Women's 4Oom surface, 50m appean. Football: Third-place play-off, final. Gymnastics: Sport aerobic Men's singles, trios, mixed doubles. Wrestling: Men's
      832 words

  • Page 35 Advertisements
    • 149 35 i3nf3ff|cffiwirSF c M t^rr I R XT FTOffil I IJiiHiiliLilillillliy t li j- 'j I mfl ft* I *a ma. T r I '9F<I Wi II Catch the sporting action before H fr I vwMblflf I *1 season ends on 31 Jan 04! i~ T B Jl I WDawAA AmmW
      149 words
    • 237 35 GOtFf Rs' NETWORK YEAR END SALE S\ [Dunlop Max Power 4 limited nm. head cover fl W^y i J fl 3Z.J.7 Free c«n. -w'' '<^^^^flb^^M I II M L W I Maxfli Noodle Golf Balls (doz) In P™ l^"^^^ Jr Free Golf Cap k HBKi <±mW NOW J12.90 (up l«6
      237 words

  • Page 36 Advertisements
    • 1623 36 HORSE RACING Written By JOHN BELL H Command and Emperor ready for action CONNECTIONS of the Ninetyfive Emperor can On Sunday at Sha Tin, Hong Kong, Ninetyfive begin whgt is sure to be a memorable weekend Emperor lines up m the HK$l4 million Hong Kong when sttblemate Ninetyfive Command lines
      1,623 words
    • 588 36 r YEAR END SALE CardtoMax CMSOO Cyda V^py BY DOMI AD X Progranwabte LCO Console T^* BY rWUI/M f 6 nraeatfS Heart Rate Programs DtWIAND I B Magnetic Resistance s.^ --r a M r'V Quaety EKG Grip Pulse DC 138K3 Iwopodlß I A!) Oirect Drive Flywheel Motortni TreadntW 1 Bu*-ln
      588 words

  • Page 37 Advertisements
    • 125 37 ■1 JHIIIH.H.IJ.LIIM 04 07 16 19 28 38 Add. No. 27 I Group 1 Prizo $538,616 Group 2 Prizo $212,182 for Draw No. 11*5/2003 Group 1 Prist* No wwwor Oraup 3 Mm $53,044 oodT 4 Winning Shart^t) Oraop 3 Moot $1,454 ooxh 146 Winning ShoroUl Orauo 4 Mm: $53* ooch
      125 words

  • Page 38 Advertisements
    • 135 38 News Centre, 1000 Toa Payoh North Mondays Saturdays 8.30 am to 9.45pm Sundays Public Holidays 12.30pm to 9.45pm Only death announcements ye acceptable after offke houn. Specialists' Shopping Centre #03-54/55 Mondays Fridays 9.00 am to 5.30pm Saturdays 9.00 am to 12.30pm Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays To help us
      135 words
    • 18 38 1800-289-9988 (office hour*) amttaaiirmi- Por the loved oneWwbom you remember. ■JhzMtftnoriam'' Buy It. Sell It. nnd It i
      18 words
    • 53 38 SINGAPORE CASKET***"** 11 THE ONLT WIS. NO SUMWIriW (XMJPANY^ Complete esfvtoos tor Christian, Imported US and quaMy Buddhist. Taoist. Soto. Hindu, ate. Miahedattatt.^ Columbarium tombstone serviets Photo enlargement Quaßled professional embeimers. HorW m Funeral supplies all under one roof Wecowt for church a others. Rtpttrifltion CIM HKHldwMi. 131 {mmmmWmmmXßmm^m *****7.
      53 words
  • Page 38 Miscellaneous
    • 30 38 SPORT ON TV HHBMtt. NBA: Detroit Pistons v Cleveland Cavaliers (Live, Ch24, 8.30am). SEA GAMES: Daily reports (RTM I loam, 4pm, 11.30pm). Badminton finals (Live, Chs, 3.30pm). Highlights (Chs, llpm).
      30 words


  • Page 40 Advertisements
    • 84 40 "ww.tc" AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH WITH WORLD TIME INDICATOR In mm m W m jm ww -W ff AA AwWmA GP GIRARD-PERREGAUX Exclusive Distributor: BMI A division of F J Benjamin (Singapore) Pte Ltd. Tel: 6737 3786 Website: www.fj-benjamin.com Available at all authorised retailers: CORTINA WATCH Millenia Walk Tel: 6339 1728 Paragon
      84 words
    • 1 40 gh
      1 words


  • Page 42 Advertisements
    • 347 42 at k wmm^m-mA^ mm^jimm\mm receotion with IQII J| -m| f\ m^mml OTTy AmmW l¥¥¥¥M¥H IBM MRIwB ym tiA& r S*^B eu idam 3-year f With Every ThlnkpaTV international m^ f m I While Stocks Last I q fnOmnS Carry-in IA. Notebook Mouse. Notebook W^^^A ThinkPad U mm W yPmA 1
      347 words
    • 343 42 Creative Master Bermuda Limited (Incorporated m Bermuda on 6 December 2002) Invitation m respect of 43,000,000 Shares of HKSO.IO each comprising 40,000,000 New Shares and 3,000,000 Vendor Shares as follows: (a) 4,300,000 Offer Shares at 550.28 each by way of public offer; and (b) 38,700,000 Placement Shares by way of
      343 words

  • Page 43 Advertisements
    • 71 43 Data: 1 4 December 2003 (Sundav)^^^^^^ Time: 10am AND 2pm Venue: Address as below j Relocation Specialist OP presents: j/ mm\\ \*WmWimWSmWm\\\ Z CANADA NEW RULES IM QUALIFY BEFORE Ydfl WTTH ASSISTANCE Qfl I 3 UNIQUE JOB BUSUflfl WJU AUSTRALIA A C AHAfI Kj I Seafs are limited, reefl fl
      71 words
    • 445 43 fl Purchase Braun Syncro System Smart Logic 7630 \^fl\ fl electric shaver and receive a free Samsonite Airstop VMV, .^^W^^W Shoulder Bag worth 565 jf? M W^ fl^^^f <fmmm\ V*V-^ AW^ m W^^ Purchase Braun Flex XP 5614 electric shaver Purchase Braun Free Glider 6680 M flk ffl L\ MmW
      445 words

  • Page 44 Advertisements
    • 377 44 B la fl fl x -*?3 f^| ■< Congratulations to Panbil Industrial Estate awarded as The Best Performing Company JmSmmW* A a m M —~m A&-? -rdS^ rWKL fl^^fl^flflE. %A* "mmii ____jy_ <t jflLiiQ... Jt. tm *l\ ■PBt^V.:> Bk mWIW —mam- r «MHfcfe4fl -^^*!s* /T^fl^Bkfl flT n9^fl liaia l^fl^fl IBll
      377 words

  • Page 45 Advertisements
    • 147 45 This announcement appears as a matter of record only L^H December 2003 "M m SUPERIOR FASTENING TECHNOLOGY LIMITED if/P^H^l (Incorporated m Bermuda on 12 March 2003) Ha^/B m* B Invitation m respect of 25,000,000 New Shares of HKSO.I7 each A comprising: m s ma' lm (i) 2,000,000 Offer Shares at
      147 words
    • 1173 45 MOVING-OUT SALE Handmade briefcases, handbags, wallets and accessories to clear at 50% GOLD/f/PFEIL #02- 12L Ngee Ann City y \\A\m wA IrtOTsflw® Scisiic® mm dosses Attractions Mini Vegetable Farm ..mm i 1 Mini Animal Farm Kembangan MRT ft Mini Camp Site Chang. Road Large Compcgund For Activities PLUS Mvmtmrv Evmnt
      1,173 words

  • Page 46 Advertisements
    • 194 46 I I I I lfc_^4_ jajn-wj-i^ #jr tj^M *M chelsea*bridgewharf I J pSfc mmxx^mmAmaxrmT^mmmt x\xxxA- *Mmm)*wJßL\ ""^t^ Queensiown Road London SWd E?3Mrir i aiiMißii^^ 9LI A stunning collection of Ki*^^^?*!^^^!?!!!]^?!^!?!!^^^ 1 2 bedroom apartments and 2& 3 bedroom duplex penthouses k < *^fifi£SVfl^^^^^^^|^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^H Prices from £220,000 to £2.5 million Anticipated
      194 words
    • 291 46 Hl-P INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (Incorporated m the Republic of Singapore on 26 December 1980) Invitation m respect of 205,000,000 Shares of $0.05 each comprising 151,000,000 New Shares and 54,000,000 Vendor Shares as follows:--(a) 10,250,000 Offer Shares at $0.57 for each Offer Share by way of public offer; and (b) 194,750,000 Placement
      291 words

  • Page 47 Advertisements
    • 98 47 P*/siy<<£ "a/+ ORIGINAL Our two best arguments. i Original and Glashutte. Since 1845 we have developed mechanical masterpieces m Glashutte, CM ME _££b% crafted m our manufacture from the tiniest screw to the complicated C* 0 h *0 Jt watch movement. With ultimate precision and attention to detail we W"
      98 words

  • Page 48 Advertisements
    • 270 48 W\ j I Jw'' '^1 Im I m Tie-up Line To More Sales DBS offers services to Thai cellphone users through $43.5 m venture page aai Wml y AmmT^Mm mmm^Y AWmmmWAwß Singapore If Sars Strikes Again... Return of disease could wipe 2 points off projected 5% growth next year. pace
      270 words

  • Life!
    • 13 1 Life! The Straits Times Friday, Dcc^Ber 12, 2003 CELEBRATES THE WONDER OF LIFE
      13 words
    • Page 1 Advertisements
      • 264 1 if*^ Singapore's best k IN LIFESTYLE ON SUNDAY Monday ARTS Tuesd^j/ TRAVEL We d da y BemmmT S Thursday FASHION MUSIC Saturday DESIQN Sunday LIFESTYLE £t aM J^ Bk. »S^ I^(J jk^ V l^w/ v^ 111 I tH Hk J flUflfefc^flfll^k mmWWmmx'-WA \A^A 1 li^ x-^ n klh IN .ww*^^
        264 words
    • 500 2 Some reports said a Chjna~based busaiessman also known as Mad Dog was picked iq) on suspicion of supplying Ko with a banned drug that caused Ns death THE plot thickens. The family and friends of the late Taiwanese stuntman Blacky Ko have denied earlier
      500 words
    • 71 2 As we do MONTREAL Canadian jazz singer Diana Krall and British singer Elvis Costello wed over the weekend m a pnvate ceremony near London, The Globe and Man said. Some 150 people, including former Beatle Paul MacCartney, were at a ceremony veiled m secrecy at singer Elton John's house outside
      71 words
    • 206 2 UNTOLD SCANDAL the talked-about Korean period drama featuring top TV star Bae Yong Jun's film debut will make its way here. The movie, which opened on Oct 2 m South Korea, holds the new opening record for a domestic title there it made US$ll
      206 words
    • 118 2 LOS ANGELES Actress Gwyneth Paltrow married her Coldplay singer boyfriend Chris Martin secretly last week, two days after announcing they were expecting a baby together, People magazine reported. People cited a source as saying they married privately m the California seaside town of Santa Barbara last Friday. It
      118 words
    • Page 2 Advertisements
      • 111 2 WHAT'S ON is on Page 18 TOMORROW Life! wheels: Motoring on Saturday >/ L>//\1 JL>l tv m^r m\ fl Itai^? mtAmm tA^Aa. \W MMT amW^^WMx. f W s7^Vm\ RAMmm. A A^m^m^m^m^m^m^m\W wmW^Ww' atm BF. AW^m Wnm Ft j^.^>^^B I* B& ml/ W^ 4» a 'P w^i amW mt Amm^^^^^^^^^^M mLxW
        111 words
    • 663 3  -  SHERWIN LOH Bu Being at the right place at the right time has made Steve McCurry a celebrity photographer AWARD-WINNING photographer Steve McCurry uses a Nikon SLR (Single Lens Reflex) camera on most of his shoots, but nestled m his camera bag is a digital camera
      663 words
    • Article, Illustration
      192 3 HER face is one of the best-known m the world, but she did not realise it And the whole world, including Steve McCuhy, did not know who she was. Popularly known as the Afghan Girl, her face was fust featured on the cover of a 1985 issue of
      192 words
    • 176 3 Big weekend treat for fans of photography PHOTOGRAPHY is m the limelight this weekend. And over 50,000 people are expected to show up at two events that highlight still photography. Click Art World Photojournalist Meet 2003 at the Raffles City Convention Centre will see acclaimed photographers Steve McCurry, Chip Simons,
      176 words
    • Page 3 Advertisements
      • 20 3 Bi^ preY'mas jALL i pricesl^^/ seatlngs dWngs acessortes Ightlngs m^^^ P vl ITA] W\ i[£] W\U A^/J^mmmmm mWmmu wSm^y&^W 'iAyA\AA^A^
        20 words
      • 454 3 Merry Clinique. Go for the glow. m M mmmW WW i W I 111 xxx^xt xxtW m I 2 I am Am I I Y^sB B. IV 1 FT^B Am A\ iM l^t 1 > 1 %m m TW JiHlf il Rw I -V mAmmAWm. A. I I m .Am
        454 words
    • 880 4  -  SHERWIN LOH *L Fans of 1960s music are having a field day as acts like Hermans Hermits and Johnny Lion And The Jumping Jewels hit town ON TUESDAY, American crooner Lobo serenaded a full crowd at the Esplanade with songs like Me And You And A Dog
      880 words
    • 404 4 GIVEN a chance to bring m any act for a performance, Mr Jimmy Wee, director of Springroll Music, will pick a seasoned act over a contemporary act any day. And the reason? Money and attitude. "The old singers fly m with their drums and keyboards and are
      DESMOND FOO  -  404 words
    • 115 4 WIN TICKETS TO THE 60'S NOW GIGS HERE'S your chance to win some tickets to 60's Now! The Return Of Music Legends. Send your answers to the two questions below on a postcard with your name, IC number, address and contact number to: Johnny Lion And The Jumping Jewels Contest
      115 words
    • Page 4 Advertisements
      • 144 4 j Festive Joy and f Good Health with more than I W atm- Wk' mM f>\, A i W Mm ft^m m a^lA\. fi mL*^.^ fL^mmfAmß^. WW WW^ c^ Mx I C\r m^" Am WF^MWxxm. Longevitrol (1 oz.) J jj^^ EL 2 above for $5Q nett each .^^^?*^jj^tf2^^^Bfc^— very rich
        144 words
      • 43 4 P^Fl HEL I I Yl lEL I I I W V _^H mry'^mAmWA "^S^ THE UNK/THE LINK MEN AT THE MANDARIN SHOPP MtCADE, 333 ORCHaJ fc^J &2. TEL: €733 7^H ETRO AT PALAIS RENAISSANCE 990 ORCHARD RD LEVEL 2, TEL: 6737 51# www.thellnk.com.sg
        43 words
    • 745 5  -  ARTI MULCHAND This is one of the three outlets m Peranakan Place undergoing a $1.7 million revamp. New people will be managing tnem as well BARELY a year after Peranakan Place got its last makeover, its management is pressing the Refresh button again. It has pumped a
      JOYCE FANG  -  745 words
    • Page 5 Advertisements
      • 181 5 AWT* you Thinking Of Buying £A Brand Mow Mano? Here's Your Last Opportunity To Buy World Renowned Pianos at SPECIAL X'MAS YEAR EM) SALE PRICES Sure-Win Lucky DIP of SSO to $200 for purchase of acoustic planom BUY BRAND NEW KAWAI PIANOS. 2. E .5f»2^ E THE "MASONS WHY MORE
        181 words
      • 370 5 ESTEE LAUDER CELEBRATE I \?Jm^m^m^m^m^m^m^m^m^m^m^m^m^m^m^m^m^ma W\ lk A I 1 V mxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxmmW a /mAAaJumt fl I A^^^Bmm^^^^^^B A Af&Al/xtAAa/rt mi -At fl B I I />l<«J'<**U*- /ill Jr. M J JM ~^wm fl a ism I Body io*«oo .Caaaaaaaaam LA^aaaaaaaaaaaaaaM m.mt lA n^ t i pm* m cwpt i Vi
        370 words
    • 363 6  -  JOSEPH TAN I REFER to Karl Ho's article, Be Chaste, Or Be Chastised (Life!, Dec 8). I commend him on a well-written and concisely argued article. But I believe he was being too kind when he called the statements made by Ms Joanna Koh-Hoe on
      363 words
    • 152 6  -  ALVIN NG I AM not an advocate of wanton sex and am not instigating everyone to go experiment with sexual intercourse or any other sexually deviant acts. However, I do not jump to the immediate conclusion that sex between two unmarried persons is immorality
      152 words
    • 241 6  -  DOROTHY LIM Vienna, Austria FRIDAY MAILBAC. mmmmm mm L[ flrffcrtwic W&jM&rfflt^B^B t Kamm*£mYt Minimi fßxfT%aAmA\\ k3u3HHh MmAwmmk WZmn^nWMTwStmß m\f mi i*^ n't i'Tmmmmm\\\\\ KARL HO'S tone is rather strong for one advocating "objectivity". I wonder if he is aware that he himself is promoting a particular brand
      241 words
    • 160 6  -  GLADYS GOH I HEARD about Focus On The Family a year ago and decided to participate m its No Apologies workshop m October through a friend's recommendation. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the workshop. It was a refreshing afternoon of a video curriculum,
      160 words
    • 216 6  -  PHILLIP LIM I REFER to Karl Ho's article. Isn't it better that Focus On The Family takes a stand, be it moralistic or religious, m the midst of an increasing rate of premarital sex, teenage pregnancies and abortions m Singapore? If the FOTF project disturbs Mr
      216 words
    • 560 6  - Art should always be for art's sake PAUL R AE IN HIS article Arts funding: Why avant garde alone isn't enough... (The Straits Times, Dec 2), chairman of the Singapore Management University Ho Kwon Ping (the opening keynote speaker at the World Arts Summit) makes some pertinent points. It is
      560 words
    • Page 6 Advertisements
      • 243 6 fl, 4^*3 jgt v Am RM_[ ~^MmZ iK.- i^A^M^M^M^M^M^M^M^M^M^M^M^M^M^M^M^M^M^M^M^M^M^M^M^M^M^m m mm\ mm^ Amt W^^B^m I^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^H WM I Hfl W/ M A\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\^^Wm J Sammi Cheng J§ '*WWmßmmmmw*<^Sgoß* Singer/Actress mmWmmmmWmmmWmWmw WmwmmW "You don't have to be a celebrity to feel like a star." "There's more to Christmas than the glitz and glamour.
        243 words
    • LIFE! • MUSIC
      • Article, Illustration
        412 7  -  Yeon Kai Chai CHINESE POP Malaysian balladeer Fish Leong and Cantopop rave Candy Lo show that quiet strength needs no techno-pop embellishment THE POWER OF LOVE SONG Fish Leong (Rock) UNLIKE her name, there is nothing fishy about 25--year-old Fish Leong. The Malaysian balladeer is as clean-cut as
        412 words
      • 177 7 LOS ANGELES Casey Kasem is leaving the weekly pop countdown show, American Top 40. From Jan 10, American Idol host and DJ Ryan Seacrest, 28, will replace the radio icon of the 1970s to start counting down the top songs m the
        AP  -  177 words
      • 998 8  -  Two pop ingenues. Two movie soundtracks. And one rock band. A good mix for the festive season THE DIARY OF ALICIA KEYS Alicia Keys (J Records) AAA<aA> FOLKLORE Nelly Furtado (Dream Works) 6*4*6 ALICIA KEYS, 22, and Nelly Furtado, 25, are Grammy's favourite children. The two
        998 words
      • 96 8 THE must -have CDs of the last few weeks: Number Ones Michael Jackson (Epic) W^H^VI ww^*W«^Wl 9m 11 1 11 mtml mttwrnwrnwrnßm m this career "spanning retrospective Tales Of A Librarian Tori Amos (Atlantic) A bett'if from the preacher' s diufhter shows vision and wilful Don't Be Shallow
        96 words
      • Article, Illustration
        86 8 have a beer belly. It's a Burgundy belly and it cost me a lot of money.' British Education Secretary Charles Clarke (above) 'I think children fall into the category of the will of heaven. And I don't really have a timetable for the will of heaven.' Actress
        86 words
    • Page 7 Advertisements
      • 761 7 r I'M l §r pf- I 1 DESIGNER UVING ROOM PACKAGE designer's sofa Iv console coffee table side table special package price LOW AS $2 598 y_^»^ fIV I Hfl^** Ifl^n jSjQtv -MagkA \\^tm I II fl flfx'fl X -^1 o^' •w- mwmm m*tX WWmmMW WWAAmjpWm VII 'mw IrwlNlilltlfvl Meet
        761 words
    • Page 8 Miscellaneous
      • 213 8 NON SEQUITUR BIZARRO STONE SOUP ISflMS&ir^Ts^ll wCSSJSSS3S I I gasw&. t^t h s|§£& x II T^ CA*... J Sf^j^TVK S^^^V uElffll^/ All\\i\\\\ I I'M OCm TD -WML* THE QVW/\PIAN| I ITS PEAL He*** \OH Sim TW* I I WOW YCV'Ke 11/ 1 umibmw^! I I^^^TTl F^S*J^^lJ foxtrot \.JK>I T/y'F'l BfcUll
        213 words
    • 405 9 princess cruise Life this weekend fffe is pretty much smooth sailing if yob are a princess even for one day. SUZANNE SNG tracks the day of a 15-year-old winner of a Princess Diaries contest To become a princess is the stuff of fairy tales, even if it is Only for
      405 words
    • Page 9 Advertisements
      • 389 9 T y^i^ft^r^^ CHRISTMAS CHEER mm Br WHmmmWP^- b mmmW H I V V B AAKmamW mmmmamf^mm A Ml- I ■■UI4-I I m^A mmmxl -W^ —m^^^m^^^^^^m BBk. i_fc. amA^BA^' AW^^B^^^^^^^Bm H"* '^^H 4 P^^ P j^J (ki X^N Have a cheerful Christmas with Lancome's latest >« t^^'l makeup the Color Focus
        389 words
    • Page 10 Advertisements
      • 863 10 1 B Sherwin Loh tells you I 1^ what's hot and what's not Brttnoy Spears hitting No. 1 on Britney Spears klsslnq Madonna at Billboard 200 with her new album the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards ffi*' i**. Runnlnq mora than two hours to Waiting more than two hours complete
        863 words
      • 96 10 II I 1 Ici I^l b IK- mm I Suttatj were paid USst mWlan (SSw7 mHonl by ABC network to mtamm ikAiauUkia I. ram ma waaaaiq lasi weanana tot a two hdur laadal. Tha wecMfrw mm m^mwwmm mmwmmmmmmmwm mw^ ww mrmMxWmmmj^^ US$l mWtov paid for by ABC Z Hjtefood ttft
        96 words
      • 360 10 attack of the space }m t^s in\/^HorQ Space, at least m PC game Halo, Ifc^S II IvaUCl O is not one coW, boring void. S^^BSSfi On planet Halo, all hell breaks loose when aliens visit. Fast- !^9MEt^9 fingered warriors have chances to win three copies of the S^^lßi?^ game. E-mailyour
        360 words
    • what to check out
      • 744 11 And the band rocks on MOSTPEOPIE TMNKAFUM band would be au about antiGOVERNMENT, MIT HE JUST WANT YOUTH TO TOM* FOR THEMSELVES.' Derrick Chan They still have day jobs, but the boys of Objection Overrule are living their dreams of playing m a band By Jill Alphonso Objection Overrule is
        TAN HOWE YANG  -  744 words
      • 1152 12 It's hard for a 15-year-old to tell you what it's like to get the royal treatment. So like her alter ego m the Meg Cabot book, Goh Meng Zi lets us take a peek into her Princess-for-a-day Diary and life m the lush lane
        LEONARD GOH; DESMOND WEE; DESMOND FOO  -  1,152 words
    • Page 11 Advertisements
      • 77 11 l^jl \\waa r fl K^itl w A R^m^A^A^A^A^A^A^A^m^m^m^m^m^m^m^A^m^m^m^m^m^m^m^^'^^ .^/(Vm\mA^Arx\W^Am^ \m.WAmmVmA W^M P iie o T'^ii^| BmrnmrnW. BB m AmKrßpT&.JK*' m AmmWmm M.\^ AW -mm. -x mW MWBAmAJw^^M mmJIWWfAMWWM r^ l Allr.V m^^^mm^WMt^mmm*mmmmMm J^^^^^^^^^^^^Hl^^HK" '^^^^^^^^^^^H mW^ '^'^amT^mT^. mtmX% Rm \x\xx\xxxmxxm\tm \\A Wm\ A^m I Am M A^r^^M^M^M^M^M^M^M^M^M^M^M^M^MwAm^Am^Am^Am^Am^Am^Amm b wl i aM
        77 words
    • Page 12 Advertisements
      • 202 12 1 CASIO I SI V I BA Privia jgj 3 j^^^WL-^^^^^^^^^^ Digital Piano PX-500: H S Privia \WIIBWmBIBIB^ With Key Ughting Q JK I Digital Piano PX- 100 I System j| Wl mnUllMlinillllllllllll I ln,roduc ory Price W i..il .1 mi ..1, ..i1, m, 'ii IP Introductory Price it Piano
        202 words
    • Page 13 Advertisements
      • 381 13 A W\S AAm%. i? A A^W _^_^_^_^_^_^'^^^^^^^^l A winter time dream. A sense of pure joy. jt For glistening, snowy innocence. Perfect, pearly iridescence that descends upon A f^ your lips and eyes. Lustrous and glowing with brilliance and dreams. Shiseido w\ presents a sparkling color collection this winter with
        381 words
    • 904 14  -  Paul Zache ALTHOUGH both radio and the music biz tried teaming up to put the final nails m musics coffin this year pushing and playing one bad record after another they failed. Record labels can manufacture awful music, and there was plenty of it
      904 words
    • 504 14  -  Chang Ton Liang CLASSIC PICKS By Yo-Yo Ma keeps good company while a singing policeman is a feast lla the Christmas season again, and if you are pondering what to get for your friends and loved ones, here are a few recordings they
      504 words
    • Page 14 Advertisements
      • 648 14 wW 9^ fl I^^'-'' 5 m B WWmmMwm B9L mm 'm\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\m level 4 kids corner floor plan W^^ mAW^L^^. d t^mmmm .^^^^^^^^^^^^^T I -A^ MAB \1 ''MB --T-B Cry,alj,d. 1 Wr 11 I mmAAW mm\Aß awW MaAm WA^^^m^^^'^W^WM MLtA- Ai% |flx^ oLor0 Lor, f B. 0 I R^mw^ i wWrW
        648 words
    • Page 15 Advertisements
      • 892 15 B*' '^^^■^■mAw A* 'i j fl^flffflflflflfllfl fl— i r^^mmmm**'^^ 2' I mF m mm l '"B mW X PP LJMiamDUm^WWMUS^^^I<JIOKt < >^.IVN*e!ASTSTI) M MUSTIB KM MAW BAZA) lfl areuuitfnaKKKKM) wbnal tmas i ipgi w mtouul wuis j ipgi I^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Hl lOI 7337I(IO TO IMfIVWSSB. Wg^%PMR«i ni. K^ ?!S n ?Si^ l
        892 words
    • Page 16 Advertisements
      • 711 16 8 FROM THE MAKERS OF FOUR WEDDINGS, BRIDGET JONES AND NOTTING HILL ■t^^^L-Jl^» THE ULTIMATE ROMANTIC COMEDY flßflfll LiamNaason 100% unmissable. IIJBtB Sheb^ißooay. News ol the Worid Bkflß&l^L' 1-? Jonaman Ross. Fim 2oo3 I B^ "Don't even consider missing out on this blast of pure cinema joy." Al t^^^BmWWWw^^^ Aiyiffickman
        711 words
    • Page 17 Advertisements
      • 533 17 STADMI SWING •ST»Tt^yTK«KTOIgTAISOWO-DWKTO>SCUagATS COffOKTAKi OWIC SfOOOUS JfrAOOM x Experience clearer image and sharper sound! Catch Infernal Affairs 111 m DIQITAL FORBBAT at EW-Suntec! v. J to Comt on down to IBlfMai BmBBBBMBBai *****8 73 Oec (Sail, Ipm to 4.30pm M&£ C aJw y^sr w Sp«nd SS2O m tfw month Q«D«c«ntMr
        533 words
      • 962 17 ■<i!H»jNiui,i.mwg^^^^^^^paaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa^^aaaaaaajgji^ ■0,********** ZQ«»*-x*MMMMA/ jm^. M H l l U 1 1 a^ M" 1 1 a■W tl ©*****12 1234 sl Gip Boowng salesegoWenvillage.com.sg H BR."^^ "I IflWflß I_fl il flV\Na_fl I_^ I BgSTifWß«ltlj^AW>l;WjjUß^^^^^^^fl^^^^^^^^^^B^Mß^^^^^^^^^^^ W 9 vcom -sg I Gzi^g a Reel gift this Christmas JMBEIBBW Citibank.. BLOCKBUSTER Hi fl TOM
        962 words
    • Page 18 Advertisements
      • 164 18 c a greatdealmore g^fc^^^fc^ DISCOVER HOW AFFORDABLE STYLE CAN BE W J J Am^Lm. WB WW \\\W.\m\ I AATB tB. Wa^W m^Mmmmk% mWM mB. WL SH fe& L W «~^^'<*m A 1 7B&Wb j^^ mW B "2S W kmA^. <A Am At W B^^^H I mmtrnM 'is mm m\ -m.
        164 words
    • Page 18 Miscellaneous
      • 1427 18 LIFE! I READINGS Drums Fest iv^y^ s ß °Y s I T" i J- Jf* B fock Box, Fort' Bagpipe Band. St Andrew's 1 n rin 1 rT^-n f Canning Centre. Till Society and a maS s band display. ffli) lI IQIU2CIICC tomorrow: 7. 3opm,Free Ifl rl O (register as
        1,427 words
    • Page 19 Advertisements
      • 77 19 4 h Go Travelling with Carven! W^^^^^^^^^^^^^^B Travelling for or Let Carven help you get organized with A) a Carven document B case; B) a Carven case. Both are yours K^HlH^H^^^^^^^^H FREE with any purchase a Carven timepiece. So, with Carven Bon Voyage Happy Holidays! Exclusively Available At Authorized Carven
        77 words
    • Page 19 Miscellaneous
      • 2561 19 TODAY'S TELEVISION Channel i Channel U i^^V^ j Channel 5 Channel 8 PM AM L -A^K j P '■■TZ i -A^^^HE^^^^ J!^y^||^^' '■'Alf'ißmr tLm '^■■waffi^'-l AM AM 2.00 Choon (Sitcom) 10.00 Showßlz A»M^trf^r^Jfl MwaflP WMBW^^l 1 6.00 Planet's Funniest 6.00 On The Bund 2.3o The Dating Game 11.00 Reign Of
        2,561 words
    • 429 20  -  KARL HO On COME February, Kuala Lumpur's clubbing denizens will t>e able to groove to the signature sounds of Zouk. Singapore's premier dance club is constructing a 32,000--sq ft club on a one-acre (0.4--ha) site at Kuala Lumpur's Jalan Ampang. Called Zouk XL, it costs RMI6
      429 words
    • 154 20 WASHINGTON Singer Bobby Brown was charged on Wednesday with beating his wife, Whitney Houston, after she called the police from their Atlanta home. Fulton County police said that, as a result of the altercation, 40-year-old Houston was left with bruises on her left cheek and upper
      AFP  -  154 words
    • 322 20 NEW YORK Four first-edition copies of Harry Potter books inscribed by author JK. Rowling to her father sold for nearly US$9O,OOO (*****,000) on Wednesday. The highest bid of US$4B,OOO at the Sotheby's sale went for Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire. The copy was given to
      AP  -  322 words
    • Page 20 Advertisements
      • 124 20 Wa mJ W\^M I „.jg;.' m^ m^ m^ m^ m^ m^ m^ m^ m^ m^ m^ m^ m^ m^ m^ m^ m^ m^ m^ m^ m^ m W A^mß Rrnß A^MMMMYWmw MMM\ aB U pm* r M^mm m Jr B Wv m B mm^mm^mm^B subscribe to starhub cabletv with hbo
        124 words
    • Page 20 Miscellaneous
      • 477 20 TAnav.ru iddtol^^HKaw^^ **H^ r AhtobM 2VNC CM* Badapest -4/SC Clear Mai O/ZX Fair Kota Kinabalu 2V3X Storms Nairobi 0/ZSC Storms Sapporo -4/K Cloudy WWaaaaauafJUL, jmm .CWTWI CMN«i j b^c CM* 6awi_ 2MC Showers bd*„ zm Ran NeuYM 1* Far Sbeuzbeu RfiK fm OUTLOOK: Mtemoon showers with g& Jfc/ JJ !■*■<■_.
        477 words
    • Page 1 Advertisements
      • 132 1 Classified hj r Aw€ of .^W^t^^f^ ■•..y.:, gfwiiiiuir cot#rs& B^fl m \^k ET k. y Bf K4iI|LUSMJUkay|jM ?^^^^^^^^^^^^^H^"' ■L#* v mWm mx. f Jym WM^A mAWM^M^MmMWM l^^l B A-* AR^mi^^^M J^B^a^^H B'~ t! L^B'^l W I^b k B^- V E^ SSc^B B. ■''•fl ffß B 1 E" ?S Ww 'l
        132 words
      • 51 1 Ijk^^lj OecardttM smaller flats s rroce op iHree-roo* TBt wjtK -tKfiifi 3„„ /r Recruit a Re-apprabmgapptaisaJs I See back page. R. ',U.» I f Notices a construct car storage yaro. I PagesC26&C27 _B_B Bi fe ti Bmß^B^^^Ub t^mm^mmmA AmrnxmrnßAAfZA m^^t \mm^^^mWA\ mmwMmm B^\ I B gl |Fj Lm EBEBMEBEBIBB^BB^^^^^^^^^m ..mBsWSSL
        51 words
      • 85 1 AteorterV Air-con/ Geaitax lyre Comfort Automotive Services (CAS) 6553-1111 (24 hn) Accident/ Body Repair/ Comfort Automotive Services (CAS) 6553-1111 (24 hn) Aim mmm. t M Mr-con at Refrigerator Servicing (Home 4 Office) Tai Wah Air-con Irtrtdlatum/Mamteriance 6745-8198 (9am -llpm) Bird Pest Management Pestßusters Pte IJtd 1800-288-2828 (24 hn) mm nome
        85 words
    • Page 2 Advertisements
      • 1664 2 RiaaajltoW*fi:Uo«it«63oa» $100 for repßes collected by atfverther or Daadfaes: sp« fer next day's pttcatfon; posted to local address. ftt.raa!Ssmior*rstob»ißbr<»"f *200 for repßes posted to ovefseM address. A^B Ff^tav Ay titt^M't immmmtmimmm' WBmmmmmmmWBBBWAAW^BBWmWWBmmmmW ■til, m*WmAW SMS WAtTi tt At ll ¥f > facciMltiwoNmtokcißb* iimel»aa»«i»Mlmiiamßaßliil»R Saurtßv. Biar santoqyou. *ta«d SB CATS' ft*
        1,664 words
      • 580 2 L ■••>,»-<- SBJ I Kian coaat w Pbbrbmrbbl DoRqM Catering Sonne ee Oram Booking Aaamma Norn Eatabliahad nama tor good tood. Salact trom our axtanaiva ranga oT manua tor buflata. barbacuaa. toa and ooddal racapttona tor •il ooemmkonm. Cmwßßmnm mnd CttAmtn TT^mnmQmrrmnt j Christmas mmm jm «re now available JR
        580 words
      • 468 2 *mmMtm? I Vtg. Ingredients, sauce inclusive Blk 69 Geylang Bahru #01-2777 H/p: *****173 Yeo I j B COOKERY/ BAKING LESSONS 13/12: 2.30PM. CINNAMON j Rolls. Cheese cookies. Mama Karies. $30. Pls. call 9647-7759 WW DRIVING LESSONS 1 EXPERIENCED FRIENDLY Instructor offer lessons m all areas j Fetch/ send avail. 6468-5427
        468 words
      • 716 2 MMM\ .UTi/uirr/ migßSa. ONE OF TNE RAREST TIBETAN dZI STONES IN THE WORLD! offer my rarest tmt most beautiful treasure far tmt. Thai* ar* Urn matt MqMy deslrtd glossy surface and sharply UUtaXtt pattani 'Sato Maaao' with circular eyes inside all four characters. It is rarer than the most famous
        716 words
      • 1078 2 m WSTRUMEWS iB3 SSS^rwre [W^StLm*. THE GREATEST EUROPEAN PIANO YEAR-END SALE 8-mn (9A^@/tf/////(Afl nsCftn Km^S \^m*W A^tAftfO V_/ JjA I W '"terest Instalment I mmmmmmm B^Wll^^^MSP.*? yj^?!^^ aaAr \b \mmmx^^mMmxxm xxxWAm mmmmAmm mxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxM I I fcJi Wmm mm m BmW^ m ww m^W^B mA^W agM W^Ml JmUmmmmti I I iß^^^^^^^^^^
        1,078 words
      • 377 2 HAwcoftonioicßy KFRIGERATORS VaT~ DIS DIS AIRCONDITIONINQ A ELECTRICAL PTE LTD providing m CoolSoiutlons 3 mooth aarvtoa warrant) 12 fTWtth repair warranty ot Kn Bam to Bum Mon-Fn Bwn to lpm Sat i 6468 732Q 'IS Strict Sfcntes Steel Pte lto Tel: *****202 *****269 10-B Jalan Ampas \<L l AIR CON\
        377 words
    • Page 3 Advertisements
      • 1680 3 Up MAjk^ wJB J W L J mB J W^wJmW Buy Find SHOPPING ™F I "Everything also have" that's districts a run for their money. We used to have to rummage amongst aI r < probably how many heartlanders would Lower renta|s not mean ower jces profusion of goods m
        1,680 words
    • Page 4 Advertisements
      • 1557 4 a\ %wm mio j m I ca.t.s. mm m m^\ IL^ W^ Wj Bj W^ mmw mmmmt mmm^F SHOPPING Basket Stands Body Form I V.i a Mesh Rack Promotion Bins Many ofher items available L^ Hangers Mannequins ttT «-^BB Racks SheAing system etc. Hooks aMM YEW LEE METAL WORKS PTE
        1,557 words
      • 292 4 Mhnria*|k*aH*rtprtal*»«**aa*a*.rvC'Saey'U a-tm'rwaam *2ft*2? *i<. t,«a«n o-totrhsiaee BftßiJß M-Ysiigg rin ml "M Tft'ii" Twa»a rmmattxx JVC Amn Taaaßa Pwaaaafc JVC •Akin i4- CTV fr file .B«T3LaSdr?*l« m, t]'%Aff U m-AmmmmJ^&jQt 2VCWfr$l75 JEjEI ■HIH m*Amm.lV BBQfW. ia im m* mm mn ffl^BU^BWl ■HBwHI DVD/ VCD/ MP3 Player HoMar Kn soswtz 313 Progressive
        292 words
    • Page 5 Advertisements
      • 2387 5 B^AmA^^Ammmmmm ■y^SnFS&ipipn EI IT WKrm* ALmAM mm*WmmAW %mW BL B MA AmmmW mtAmmW Buy It Sell It rind It f Uf ABTI B WMWA\ CUADDI^I^ a special focus of &Mui/mTfffff!Wnlui^HlTlHWW BAIIIf mi we extend the C^fArM o r>A\/c pfai ci ==H=^ Bui*Batt*st23.M«*^Bwg#o2-26/27Tei63i6i6ii **9r^ Cm^VtZstmAreyn^ is now open! KU|K Iff f
        2,387 words
      • 271 5 ■1 HOUSE RENOVATION/ l!ffl HOUSE RENOVATION/ J DECOR Ammamm*m*m[''' "^W^mmmWwW^ay^ f^^ A 4R^H I m ma* a» a* A* i mam Af as. WA V tIC 9 mtyv-fi'i^i»Hi»i.'ij-H.i'i._n I IfmIwKOOII OPf mWC PhOMOTIOM tm^A R^.Ammmmtmmmmmmmmmmt <for a limited period ontyi I I m X^INl -mm Ril lyyu BHIMIMUUI UMflMf I
        271 words
    • Page 6 Advertisements
      • 867 6 m WENOVAT ON/ WM HOUSE RENOVATION/ WB HOUSE RENOVATION/ M HOUSE RENOVAT.ON/ M HOUSE RENOVAT.ON/ M HOUSE RENOVATION/ M HOUSE RENOVATION/ Iffl HOUSE RENOVATION/ 111 Jill* Bl'L^Kl \J^ I HDB LICENCED CONTRACTOR HB-os-osei f J RENOVATE NOW mw ll'M*? g'' ««_«-<a CA/^ j tf S\ nAUAu niRFrT FArTDRV PRirF mWAWm.
        867 words
      • 66 6 i3rm:s26o|B ■54rra:$460r lsrni:s66o|J| fßEEQuoationPßf MM wMOVt a bnUtS 3Rm 198 t "j" 4Rms3lB 5Rm 408 -j- tytIAA'AffIJACA 10 ytar. wtmnty BtobH att Doors QtuskDoort 'Fit? Rated Hours mimmmmxiDoor Eunw Awiue 6 mmm G2 DESIGN Mitt All Wrought Iron Work* 10 Y«»r» Warranty 6755 SI 32 HOB CONTRACTOR HB-OS-093SF. Direct Pte.
        66 words
      • 110 6 A SPECIALIST All types of renovations, cabinets, etc. Instalment available 9-*****49 9-*****33 CifiicT SiTdllitt HOB UC: HBII-3044 D Specialise m Cornice, false ceiling, partition, hacking, painting disposal etc 1 I *jAoh Sl3t I IMnDoorUOQup 3-^^f FlreOoo* $660 I UPVC $120 t^tfilA. After sales service flat< f 6445-5593 ■■■iMNi Blk 3018
        110 words
      • 571 6 TIMBER FLOORING AT very affordable prices! Parquet. Long Strip Teak. 2-L.iyer Engineered. Staircase. Handrail. Repairs. Sanding Revarnishing. Call: 6342-1719 LAY CERAMIC $0.7. wall $1.2. Granite $2. Toilet bowl basin tap install $350. False Ceiling Cornices In-house workers. HDB lie Radac showrm. 9-683 2222 YOUR FRIENDLY reliable designer/ contractor. A&A, office,
        571 words
      • 173 6 ■JTI PEST CONTROL FACING PEST PROBLEM With Pest Killer Sves. pest problem will be under control. Tel: 6252-9823/ Alter service gteed SYSTEM PEST CONTROL Services. ISO Cert. 30 yrs experience. Specialize m Termite other pests. *****966/ *****366 RIOOANCE PEST CONTROL Sves specialised m termites, bees other pests. Call: 6259-9645 DIV
        173 words
      • 591 6 |M PLUMBING |fflj PLUMBING PHueace on Dearth _L^Wgood will MMUOto all men S E Plumbing Enterprise] PUB Lie: WS/0875/1998 Replace tap, basin, sink astern, pipe, chute, etc •Aa PLUMBING WORKS 24-HR ISLANOWIDE *****911 BJUBEmpa, HDB PUB Lie (24 -hr*) 41 6 Bedok North Aye 2 J f Clearing chokage with
        591 words
      • 387 6 BUYINC USED spoilt TVs 14"--34' SlOO-S2K/ Projection TVs 38" 62". S2OO-S2K. VCO: Mini Hiti; Home Theatre; Speakers. 9185-4137/ 9858-6837 Alex Ng BKfW MyicEf CALL *****979. *****927 day/ night on the spot repair all brand TV, Video. LD. VCD. hifi, projec- i tion TV. antenna. Buy/ sell also OM THE SPOT
        387 words
      • 377 6 H PRE/POST-NATAL Iffll DOMESTIC HELP CARE Mr EXPERIENCE CONFINEMENT NAN- NY $1400 up Traditional Mas- MfllY MV MIMES sage for mothers only. *****327 MAICTIiJBBHiB B_ GtA from Direct Supptl«rs! I DOMESTIC HELP mm^Rxmfmmm. mAW J AVAILABLE S^i^^ T3 •my****"*** JsL h^h ttmmmmmmjtmmmt Ebß VI ▼VI wwwoc n P*r»onn^.co«T< If^^^mWyWfpPfWl |«I^ltUoi|S^Ct|»lir^aCgwlll)rip
        377 words
    • Page 7 Advertisements
      • 775 7 Bl SS! .SL C c. MELP BETSI DOMESTIC HELP |W| DOMESTIC HELP |B| DOMESTIC HELP |flj| DOMESTIC HELP j| AVAILABLE AVAILABLE Inj «w«»*BLE |flj AVAILABLE WM AVAILABLE «i 3j| srus^^H^cii^N ATION +H B BaAA\a Home Service m S* Selection of 810-DmtA maid Mt your doorstep f^^ Q INCOME Wm m
        775 words
      • 216 7 (^*i nalnlnQ C«Wf *a**A \k I'^W' lraneO V mmml^^^^A tvplitenwm a ffMaoomtemton WKjmT^Si 'ai?-ffl fINDON^ VWFM.IPINO V LANKA j *\«i mcmtmr*m jB& -mf Moe-frl: Iow-7p« Yd F Satloea-spaiSM lpn-spa V I $100 Spedal Offer IWork Permit Renewal! »NDON FILIPINCM NIT« #/>] CeeeTrust JB\ mw^l Accrvditvd I N 1 SoOOO Bond
        216 words
      • 648 7 I SBS NET 2 free replacement 2 I transfer maid $10 part time. Call I 6466 8073 C *****1 Beauty I World Centre 81-05. 1 EXPERIENCED FILIPINO transfer. I Speaks Cantonese. Good aged care. Newway Tel: 6738-9338 (C 4928) www.maidonline.com.sg VERY SUITABLE FOR young children care. Simple cooking. Good l
        648 words
      • 671 7 E DOMESTIC HELP WANTEO CANADA NEED NANNIES expat local employers need transfer maid Inter-Mares *****112 lie b ***** INDON FRIENDS relatives who want to work m Spore. call Pak Peter *****496 (Lie C-*****11) EXPAT/ LOCAL FAMILIES want transfer maids. Need new biodata. Telstar *****815 (C*****1Z) EXPAT WANTS SRI Lanka transfer.
        671 words
      • 1099 7 ■I FACTORY/ Iffl FACTORY/ J WAREHOUSE SALES WAREHOUSE SALES 5-23 December f 1 1 am to 6pm Daily f m B Best-Ever *f £M^^^ Christmas V^l Bargains! w B^smM H^^Hi^^Hl^^M^k xxxxxxxxxmxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxAx^mm xW^ 1 1^ M [io» ta»i way I Mm* itjA rl I ilfijrMß YwWj/m'l 1 1 t'J^aJtWHW^^^i^l \i ATt
        1,099 words
      • 702 7 HMOKKEEPIN6/ secretarial; ANSWEMK SERVICES BEST LOWEST PRICEI Bi/file avail. Address for regn $4/ Virtual of fice/ answering svc/ free fax svc/ free form filling/ Accounting. Intl Plaza N27-18. *****023 AMK/ BEDOK/ JURONG Cast/ Mid die Road/ Incorp. Pte Ltd/ Biz Regn/ Reg Address/ Accounting Sev/ Co Secretary etc (Sslo/ 6456
        702 words
    • Page 8 Advertisements
      • 534 8 BB ~"> ED ssgUs B 3 OranSeTee opportunitee! m project marketing We have openings for experienced and new agents to become involved m some existing and forthcoming projects. You will receive unbeatable IT support including Orange Tee's exclusive new Online Caveat Search and Listing Search. And you will get excellent
        534 words
      • 406 8 $50K-$1.5M1 BIZ FUNDS from financial institution. No collateral and quick approval. Beware of dishonest agents. Call 6339-1233 WHOLESALE TEMPORARY HAIR colour spray. Hair body glitters spray. Avail m many colours. 1 Made m Europe. Call *****220 SHOPHSE WITH F/FURN rms for 1 1 immed rent. Various sizes. (80-500 sqft). Behind
        406 words
      • 705 8 INVESTOR NEEDED FOR Pub and Motel project overseas. Good mthly profit margins. *****442 TRADE FAIR STALLS for rental during festive season. Interested, pls call 9105 9848 PHOTO MINI-LAB. FUJI SFA2SB/ FP3608. Zoom lens, APS. Tip top. $19,988 neg. Call 9614-8785 EARNING $100,000 A yr is just as easy as $15,000.
        705 words
      • 714 8 H COMPUTER PRODUCTS/SERVICES PERIPHERALS SPECIALIST IN NOTEBOOK. Pocket PC, Plotters. Buy/ Sell/ (New/ used) repair, spare parts www.pcpro.com.sg T: *****038 PROFESSIONAL ON-SITE SERVICE for PC/ MAC virus/ windows/ m I ternet/ network. 139 Tampines St 11 #01-38 *****219/ *****190 REMOTE COMPUTER REPAIR ser vices by certified professionals. Virus removal/ internet/
        714 words
      • 386 8 Inl OFFICE FURNITURE/ I FURNISHING FULL RANGE OF office furniture table $79. chair $39. View www.ongls.com.sg Tel: 6298 2111. j SPECIALISED IN PARTITION, ceil mg. painting, carpet reinstatement. Free quotation. *****237 BI INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT/ SUPPLIES rjTl fr.s7BBB~ S*r\B TOYOTA NISSAN JtapUQMATSU HYUNDAI Battery/ Diesel New/ Re Con Used t New
        386 words
      • 533 8 Bil PACKING/ STORAGE/ I DELIVERY/ REMOVAL I imttHCID Dtttctfi Movns I \^^AVWELI^\ I" fofataaS* B*Mlpm| Pmctmom MLm I DptfSvmi Z m n Loffy Ptombh J REMOVAL tdays l *BWGAWPWC£^2cf Speculrirt m VSZcU a house office, jj yJ^piitMC ,1 lift puno §m mZmmvSA removjl I 1 dßm*itkn* 1 p*ckmg servKM^Wl^^^^ I
        533 words
      • 447 8 BSI PACKING/ STORAGE/ I DELIVERY/ REMOVAL 525 LORRY. HSE/ Office removal Call/ sms 9239 5844 Robin E PRINTING/ COPYING SERVICES Colour NomßcardslOOpcs $9 (can nciude photo.caterxlar. map etc. more lhan 1330 colours 63 materials for choice) CotourSUcken 5000 pc- 593 Brochue /leaflets lc-7e Head Office: 5 Jalan Besar #02-01 (Opposite
        447 words
      • 653 8 08/'Ol AUDI A4 16 Auto. OMV S2SK. Deposit S2.BK. 2K paint/ leather/ s/rims. Aat maintained. Accident free. 579. 8K loan/ trade m. *****878/ *****645 '2001 AUDI TT QUATTRO Turbo booster timer. Racing shock absorbers. Special exhaust. Perfect condition. $160 K. Call Mr Andy Sim at 9822 9118 12/'OO A6 2.4.
        653 words
      • 504 8 ■fjfl BMWFORSALE 11/'OO BMW 318IA 1 owner, silver 4-dr. OMV $*****. showrm cond. Loan/ trade-in. *****866 1 0WNER 02/"03 BMW 735iAL. Silver. OMV S96K. No plate 888. 4000 km. Warranty. 9100-0019 '98 BMW 5201A Steptronic. 2 owners. PML svc. Low depreciation. $0 downpayment. *****116 1 OWNER t2/'OO BMW 318iA. Multi
        504 words
      • 392 8 |fIIH DAIHATSU FOR SALE T/'B7 DAIHATSU CHARG 10 COE $***** till 5/2007. View to of fer *****779 9.30-spm NO PAYMENT DRIVEOFF 2 units Charade 1.0. New pamt/ tax Per feet cond. COE '201 V 6745 4414 ■ffl FERRARI FOR SALE '95 TESTAROSSA. RED. 2 owners Excellent cond. Agt maintained. Call
        392 words
    • Page 9 Advertisements
      • 2211 9 1 ffl H3 xtmmmmi |fl Hyundai fob sale |g| hyunoai fob sale ||J mywmiwhu ||J —w.u ||J hyukoa, fob sale gj mtuww fob sale |fl Hyundai fob sale ||J hyo»„, fw sale 4J Immediate Delivery P"^. Til HB*£x *$?m\* *—r immm\ BK^ I^l JTm x /"Jrw I ■'^^^^^•■^m BP Matrix
        2,211 words
      • 510 9 1 j ii mWMMm^JMA 1 Accent $54,888 MrtH«T«3JM M mm^BiimUAmß mmM* B 104OT U m zzzzzzz*" 4 High Trade-in Package Trnv -JW* mfmrnmAWmA "T t/mmmm' r <^> HYunnni *****81 lp. Santa Fejjßßßßfo When Power 1 Comfort Meet! jf^^SSs&E™*l g; *****8 11 l^2Tett fanuM J^tVteteßoitfll 100% Loan Plus $3K overtrade. Orive
        510 words
    • Page 10 Advertisements
      • 1638 10 ffll HYUNDAI FOR SALE RR HYUNDAI FOR SALE (fll HYUNDAI FOR SALE Bfll HYUNDAI FOR SALE fM|T3 Results of December 2003 im Ist Open Bidding Exercise For COE LalL HH^|H Buy It. Sell It Find ft. I OQlpric» Quota Bids Cwt (1600 CC and below) A Taxi $24,401 I^9ll 2,020
        1,638 words
      • 937 10 Bl MERCEDES J FOR SALE AUTO EQUATOR Tel. 6475-4484 Lot 6 Lenq Kee Carmart H/'O2 C2OOML Silver 5139.8K 6/'Ol CLK2OOML Cab $WS.BK 6/02 ClBO Coupe Blue 5113.8K 4/'B9 E2OO COE 04/-Q9 533.8K 1/91 BENZ WOE 2 0 auto. C&C car. COE 10 yrs paid. New metallic paint. Tax 5/'O4. Grey
        937 words
      • 654 10 Bl MERCEDES J FOR SALE 1983 BENZ 280SL, 2 owners. Red. Nice no. COE till 03/2011. neg. View at AML NO3-02. 03/01 E240 2.6 V 6 1 owner. Beige. Beautiful cond. Nice interior. SI37K neg. *****970 Bl MITSUBISHI J FOX SALE "CRMIN^ JHTMuiunili I Hlsticst Offer I BuyOß Sell I
        654 words
      • 1143 10 1 Bjl MITSUBISHI Rfl MITSUBISHI j| FOR SALE gy_FORWLE ll^J^xmm^AmmVmm\mi\ 'h. 'aß' Kfl NISSAN FOR SALE ill&lmmmJ&TJ-mmSl RM YOUR HMD CUM ALL MAKES AMD MODELS r.m CASH PAYMENT g& Q RUYmRRLL vj PLS CAU POWttCK TAY LV/rJ;JctJctl iff I (Jllll Tmf'fTi $1 DOLLAR ALL-IN driveaway! i Free 1 mth instalment
        1,143 words
      • 1385 10 BSI NISSAN FOR SALE KIJI NISSAN FOR SALE I 181 I M Hany Special ItHSHHESS- Promotion ■fc* ==^^tsF-^ Packages K^| H I PJ m^A W conditions apply Twt Drive the New Cefiro and get a VOUCher NISSAN ORIX FLEET MANAGEMENT 30 Buklt Batok Crescent f 6319 8080 www.QTtx.com. Bg 07/'O2
        1,385 words
    • Page 11 Advertisements
      • 2601 11 Bffl TOYOTA FOR SALE IJfl TOYOTA FOR SALE ■Ml iMI m^mAA^gmmßßm ffe Zr^m -»»B MIT.GRANDIS mmmmWßAmm m^^ mw '^^AW- (6/7S e*er) n^ wish 1 8 WTh (7 saatar) fl IMMEDIATE REGISTRATION Other Toyota ModeM avtobta Harrier, Alphard, RAV4 [%|fl PEUGEOT FOR SALE 12/01 7.SK DEPRECIATION only! Sporty 206 Peugeot cabriolet
        2,601 words
      • 139 11 gj TOYOTA FOR SALE ■■■MMNIMfcULfI ffMftff Honda Odyssey 2 4 f^^^^_ (2004 Mode'iA^H $118,888 W«R 14 C (Nm S*m*Sf 27 MM HMHB) 2.4 1 |Nm SNpMQf f UJtt Pmromc Sural COOO mmu-jAmmm $nua (mmtiUlimmmmm SHIM* Mimi IE MnStoMi S KM* RMf4IJS*(NMSNpHD S HM* %mmVkmmm»m 93M8 Grm*2.4A(NM9*Mi« $IM,MB Ew I GSR
        139 words
    • Page 12 Advertisements
      • 904 12 E TOYOTA FOR SALE Rfl TOYOTA FOR SALE HH $fi?P ox for all makes models BUY SELL Cash Payment Immediate Transfer DCCT pwce for X P Buy Sell UUm) 1 Body Expoit YOUR CAR!!! j 1998 -2003 MODEL FOR NO REGRET T> ANG I mmßTSßmm\\S!i\\m\. i/^*m% I $0 Downpayment! 10
        904 words
      • 602 12 Kffl TOYOTA FOR SALE '93 CORONA 1.6 GLi (manual). COE BA2OII. New tax/ paint. Well I kept. $***** ono. *****704 EXCELLENT END '2002 Corolla 1.5 LX manual. Leather seat, s/rims. price $67,000. Call 9798-5655 BRtNC IC DMVCAWAYI '92 Corolla 1.6 GLi. COE 8/2011. 120% loan. Call *****777 now! S/'OO SOLUNA
        602 words
      • 581 12 E VOLKSWAGEN Bfß VOLKSWAGEN Bffl VOLKSWAGEN FORSALE B^FORSALE K^FORjALE Exciting Prices For Christmas! PASSAT oolf ■•^^^mmxxxxxxmxxtx^^mmm^m^x^xxxxxxxxxxxxmm atAAxxxxxxxttmmamwmmmmimßmmxx. BEETLE CABRIOLET NEW BEETLE Immediate Registration 10-Year Instalment Plan Terms and condrtkxis apply If S time uVtt Main daolar: Alpina Automobilat Pta Ltd 27b Thomson Rood, 01-03/04 Novera Vile (Opp Novena Chorch| www...
        581 words
      • 147 12 alpineJl rk&al PTE LTD Novena 6355 5005 Sin Ming 6553 2122 new cars! Nissan, Subaruzs, IDOWNTOWN! VW*****6 25 UM IS ROAO. 2ND ROOR t MOTOR BMGEBULDMG. GAPORE *****7 FAX: 6473 5663 MON ffll: 9AM SPM. SAJ> VMH aRFWk fWfttamXm \mm\-m\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\m-axm*^3m.m $50 f*****000 FREE DEUVERY 'Condttont Apply from /o\#BO Fm Ska*
        147 words
      • 447 12 Bfl VEHICLES FOR HIRE lIIKW RENT-A-CAR I Wn *Ammm\ AWm. *****8888 1 I TIONG BAHRU MRT I /jT car rentals SPECIAL PMAtrnm, s NOT TO BEMISSO. tlH^ l MOTORWAY CREDIT PTE LTD J •sians neer CHINESE NEIV YEAR Booking Starts Now! fAMUoKIo:*4S4 206 ii Aafattmat 625* 2002 BL Atrth 6273
        447 words
      • 375 12 Bfl VEHICLES FOR Jl HIRE 3-DAY PACKAGE $168 for 1.6 Auto cars. Commercial vehicles also avail. Dollar tel: 6298 2002 JURONG ARCA. LORRIES, pick ups 6 goods vans for hire. Jit Keong: 6863 4186 28 Benoi Place. SALON/ MPV FR $68 $98 Local M'sia 3 days avail. Accept credit card.
        375 words
      • 264 12 ERI VEHICLES MHtED HuSOm HIGHEST OFFER ANY MAKE/ MOOEL with/without coe GTEED. CASH PAYMENT BUY/SELL 1989 to 2003 AB Makes Model Best Offer Gteed Supenromtc Motor Irokera W6teom» BflllgpOowG ®OR«r AN Makes ft Modelt Cash Dml 1-Stop Solution 9028-8518 (Somntrnd Dmmm) £*k Wanted J» 1956t***** !iMii*ma*i Buy Sail SUZUKI/ NISSAN
        264 words
    • Page 13 Advertisements
      • 883 13 K^^ Hi^^bhbbbblVU B BMT^M^W^rwaBiRRlRl MmM 5^S I CA.T.S. \A\\ W^ i 1 1\ Ml] lj lm \fm\yjl[^m\ mtmmWMW /O Off AB7 »™llfT w.^^t... major c^it cr*. r^ThT^l !t^JB l 2? HißMiiiMHHil IVres Rims IP !!ggi!!!^ PIIII> \|JSSS "-vr^ SINGAPORE'S BE S T Jbapt offerttoma) V^ iv.AJwu.rTuv) tawm Valk taciaa ,*i^
        883 words
      • 41 13 ORIG DENT REMOVAL co. m Spore Restoring coin-size dent to its orig cond. PDP. Capitol *****318 $660 FULL RESPRAV 2K paint. Any model. Change of colour $900. 2 day complete *****040 AUTOGLYM PRODUCT. Professional mobile waxing sealant interior cleaning $80. *****566
        41 words
      • 48 13 Bff] MOTOR OIL/ m| LUBRICANTS 4 Liter Shell Engine Oil M 4 PCS Spark Plug A (Ml niter g FREE 18 Points Checks* Also specialised m Volvo Cars m Reasonable Pnce 6 Quality A work assured! Enquiry Moerl m See next page for more on CAR CARE ACCESSORIES
        48 words
    • Page 14 Advertisements
      • 1380 14 ■MgAg3USAiUA|fl|llS|lMlß|fi Buy Sell Find f)turlngfor V BThlf!^ mmmmimSmm^ capture iJtarp OMnterettlntUlmentPUnonDlnertCird^^^ s"" Tin Fuel Charger «?es4CC/R. for all vehicles ecfionfoTV flB g** utof M *i*} l^m\ tm r*f* ZmL-^,, wm, RITY PTE LTD BftM^____^ H"«9Mg.com I ForToSntoal/UtWinc* 1Wd077 MM«W i y«Mg>4coin| V** Trade Inquiry W*****0 For as little as $380.-
        1,380 words
      • 818 14 Ifljfl SCRAP VEHICLES NEW CAR DEALER wants PARF. i scrap paper, COE rebate, vehicle body. 6287 1818/ 6280 1919 Tay ALEX *****757/ *****537. Best prices offered for scrap cars non-C.O.E. lorries, pickups, taxi SCRAP VEHICLES WANTED. Any models. PARF/COE rebate free LTA documentation 6365-8687. LICENSE DEALER EXPORT/ scrap/ buy 9303
        818 words
      • 977 14 ■fji LORRIES FOR SALE ERI LORRIES FOR SALE Very affordable down payment i^m- a\\\ Low Easy monthly instalment \jvi#\^ Free 1 year insurance Ist instalment -p. t A^, 3 vehicle servicirig sessions at no cost Ctmmmatm TkAuUm Extended 3 years 1 00.000 km warranty "*-4** StandtArdCtT*** m I,'j'—*" WABw^ m^Bm\\¥^^w\
        977 words
      • 1312 14 EW VANS FOR SALE |%fl VANS FOR SALE |%J| YAMS FOR SALE B i I H WWm SUZUKICARRYi^^^^ Business Value Package -^^1 wBBB limT^^^-arqo spacei 1 4 r^ B^jß Jwß n 9 th I I A! Car9 AmAM mi y-IAtBJ 1.620 mm J B BL *P* ce WAWmWWW— rjyS—ll^llJ^ height
        1,312 words
    • Page 15 Advertisements
      • 619 15 PTEAPTS-REMT xxxxxWw^n~x**WßW*m^B mt^iXjMa QUEENS (NEW) 2*l/3*l Sea/greenery view units Viewing Available Anytime TANGLIN VIEW •2+l/3+l Panoramic View/Pool View 52.2K to MX HERITAGE VIEW •2+l/3+l Holland Viliage/MRT From S2K to 53.5K RIVERPLACE •1/I+l (678 to 872sqft) 12Kup •2+l (1033sqftup) }3Kup i •3+l (1300sqftup) MKup •4bdrm(2loosqft) 16 SK up •Penthouses (2/3/4 w/roof
        619 words
      • 955 15 mkUA CITY SOUTH-WEST PTEAPTS-RENT D.05 DOVER PARKVIEW/ Heritage View. 21 3/ 4 bdrm. 936-1938 sq.ft. SI.6K-55.3K. *****585 SW RIVERPLACE. 1 BDRM. Unfurn. High floor. Immed. Resort like facilities. *****967 PPC D 5 rABER CREST, From 1744 sq ft. 4 bdrms. Asking rental from $3,500. Contact 6877 1818. D.OB RACE COURSE
        955 words
      • 869 15 BDO9-10 ORCHARD/ Wffi DO9-I0 ORCHARD/ TANGLIN/ HOLLAND Mhl TANGLIN/ HOLLAND PTEAPTS-RENT PTEAPTS-RENT Residence Spacious 954 sq ft fully/ partially-furnished 1 -bedroom apartments with balcony m Singapore's premier residential belt Lush, exclusive, tranquil Minutes from town Free 1-way airport transfer* Free shuttle bus service Full condo facilities Covered carpark Optional housekeeping
        869 words
      • 958 15 H 009-10 ORCHARD/ TANGLIN/ HOLLAND PTE APTS 4 RENT AgaOt] rTYING CHARLESTON. ULTIMATE PRIVACY 2*l* balcony 3+l-Penthse. big open terr. 2196 sqft. Pte lift, security, pool. Great World City/ Orchard. neg. Call Owner' 6885 0952 (during office hours) I JEWEL OF BALMORAL. Balmoral i Pk, Luxurious apt (16 units only)
        958 words
      • 1152 15 H 009-10 ORCHARD/ TANGLIN/ HOLLAND PTEAPTS-RENT RISING SUITES (SARKIES Road). 900 sq.ft. 2 rms. Fully furn. Aircon. Pool. Near Newton MRT. Call Susan 9628 0905 PN H Debenham; Tie Leung BEST Ji locationO ASPEN HGTS. 3+l. 1324 sqft High flr. City view. F/furn Spa cious cosy. Full facilities. Immed. Amenities.
        1,152 words
      • 3046 15 I ***^te>tirp^>e<pwpei%l •4*l 2637, 3305 5qfl Farcon P/fum Pte. Wt Exclusive condo (aoMies including swan pond 5-m»i wa* to East Coasi Beach Thakral Land Pte Ltd 6338-7001/9832-1337 PETER X X TAN (PN) 9144-0281 CLEARWATER. Hi* flr. 3+l. PI furn. No west sun. F/facilities. Ouiet. Convenient. Sneg. immed. CHAPEL LODGE 9
        3,046 words
    • Page 16 Advertisements
      • 949 16 m 015-16 EAST COAST PHI Dl 5-16 EAST COAST PTEAPTS-RENT COSTA DEL SOL SEAVIEW CONDOMINIUM FOR LEASE BY DEVELOPER W^L^k BmXmmmMFmß^ Brand new Full condominium facilities 3 4 bedroom units 1,227 sqft -1,884 sqft Partially/fully furnished Full commission to agents ST. PATRICK'S GDN. Cosy 2 bdrms apt. Pool. 880, quiet.
        949 words
      • 821 16 COSTA RHU 2 bdrms. 1400 sq.ft. Re Lift lobby. F/furn. Pool view. Reasonable t. 9456-4996 Peter THE BAYSHORE 2+l F/furn. $1.3 K. Changi Ct 3+l. F/furn. $1400. F/facilities. Ouiet. FC 9771-7792 THE MAKENA BLK 123. 1658 sqft. 3+l. Ouality furn. Pool view. 52.5 K. Eunice 9147-4428 ERA I D.15 JOO
        821 words
      • 1087 16 BDI9-20 SERANGOON/ THOMSON PTEAPTS-RENT KENSINGTON PARK. UNBLOCKED. High floor. Pool view. 3 bdrms. i 1.589 sq.ft. Full condo facilities. neg. Must View! *****456 PN ACT FASTI KOVAN MRT nearby. Pin Mansion. 3+l. Approx 1300 j sqft. Easy access. Sch/ ameni- j ties. Sharon 6386 0386 PN FRANGRANT GARDEN. (UPP Paya
        1,087 words
      • 820 16 E MIXED DISTS PTEAPTS-RENT ASTORIA APT. 3010 sqlt. 3+l study. Istana/ City view. neg! 19 Shelford. 1500 sqft. 3+l. Split level penthse. Panoramic view. $3K. Susan 9008-1899 OT 2+t SHERWOOD. 806./ East Pt. 802. P/lurn. Aircon. 3+l Geylang Lor. 40. P/furn. 802. $1.2 K. 3+l+l Wood Gr. 802. Lin 9336-9633
        820 words
      • 947 16 D.W HOLLAND VILUGE. Chip Bee Gdns 2-storey terr. 3+lrm. Furn/ unfurn/ aircon. 9022 8442 D.28 SARACA TERRACE. Landed I 3/storey semi-d/ terr. 4+l/ 5-1 rms. Enquiries 6338 2828 NEAR AMERICAN SCH Bunglw. 6000/ 8400 sqtt. Pool basement. 512.5 K. Owner: *****213 SWISS CLUB 2 storey bunqlw. 17.000/ 6,000 sqtt. s+l+l.
        947 words
      • 1083 16 B HUDC/ HDB APTS FOR RENT 3+l, 2+l, I+l. $600 up. MRT' Tiong Bahru, O'town. Redhill, Clementi. Bt Batok. Jurong, AMK, Bedok, Tampines, T. Payoh, Pasir. i Ris, Hougang, Woodlands, Marine I Parade, Little India. Farrer Park, j No Co-broke. *****478 Roof 1/ 2+l BT Panjang 207 furn $700. 2+l
        1,083 words
      • 1200 16 EHUDC/ HOB APTS FOR REMT 2+l BLK 160 Bukit Batok. Furn. newly renovated. Near amenities, shop, bus-stop. Value for money. Call: 9112-6392 PN BT BATOK. SPACIOUS, 3-rms, 1 hall for rent. Mins to shpg centre, MRT. many other good/ convenient location. 9759-8124 PN BLK 862 YISHUN 3-rm. Blk 608 AMK
        1,200 words
      • 990 16 HHUOC/HM APTS FOR REMT 3*l BLK 266 Bishan ttlO Chinese owner. Very well renovated hse. immed! Grab! 9272 9649 Salim TANJONG PA6AR MRT. 3-room furn. Unblocked view. Convenient. Immed *****458 agt BHDB/HUDCAPTS FOR REMT BELOW SBOO/MTH 2-RM BLK 1. Paya Lebar MRT. $650. Furn. 2-rms near Thomson Ptaza. $750 mcl
        990 words
      • 1464 16 E SERVICE Wfß SERVICE APARTMENTS ||y joyWwofD Special Promotional Rates I tfj^ Monthly rental from $2470 onwards for 2/3 bedrooms Located at the hustle bustle of exciting Orchard and Scotts Road entertainment shopping belt 5-min walk to Orchard MRT. Next to Grand Hyatt Hotel Close to Mount Elizabeth Medical Specialist
        1,464 words
    • Page 17 Advertisements
      • 643 17 BDO9-10 ORCHARD/ Wffi DO9-10 ORCHARD/ Wffi DO9-10 ORCHARD/ TANGUN/ HOLLAND ftalj TANGLIN/ HOLLAND tU3 TANGLIN/ HOLLAND PTEAPTS-SALE PTE APTS SALE M m X o^k Frm Studio to Mouse n?^ t^^t T^^ -Prestigious neighbourtiood t^ Bmi -High investment returns v _^r^^^^^ mmBW MMmm. R l TT7r^^ m 4 lryW^mexA^Wa Mins to
        643 words
      • 869 17 Associate I ■</■ With Excellence \mAAv^*J D.09 MIRAGE TWR. F'hold Opp. Great World City. Mid/ high flr. Fantastic view. Spacious layout. Renovated. 1227/ 1497 sqft. SI.IM ONLY $498 PSFI F'hold. 5 mins Orchard Rd. Peaceful. Near good schs/ prestigious clubs. Urgent sale. Dont Miss. 9388-6768 RS RIDGEWOOO KALAKAUA. HIGH flr
        869 words
      • 812 17 HOUSES -SALE ANDREW RD *****/ 8000 sqft, wide frontage, elevated, face Nat ure reserve/ Oueen Astrid Pk, ***** sqft. Urgent. Rectangular land. 6738-1191 Newsman BINJAI 2/STOREY BUNGALOW. *****/ 3000 sq.ft. 3+l rms. F'hold. Wide frontage. High ground. Urgentl 9680-5308 IDA ENBLOC POTENTIAL. WATTEN townhse. 2518 sqft. 3-storey basement roof. F'hold.
        812 words
      • 839 17 Hon £21 NEWTON/ BT TIMAH/ CIEMENTI PTEAPTS-SALE MAPLEWOODS. BT TIMAN. F'hold. MGS Sch. 1776 sq.ft. 4+l. Shuttle svc. SI.4M neg. Hp *****081 Agt GOODLUCK GARDEN. 1700 sq.ft. 3 rm. F'hold. Full facilities. S64OK. 9028 2185 CH PINE OROVE CONDO. 1680/ 1770 sqft. 3+l bdrms. Beautiful view. $sxxx up. HB 9478-3223
        839 words
      • 917 17 Wfß 015-16 EAST COAST fc|j}J HOUSES-SALE STUNNING BALI 4 level terr. 4000 sq ft. Master 1000 sq ft w/ roof i terr open air jacuzzi. Quiet, ultra breezy! Ceylon area. F'hold. $1.55 m. IRA *****055. No agts. FREEHOLD 3-STOREY SEMI-D in 1 Katong. 4+l rms, 5 baths. 2300/ 3200 sq
        917 words
      • 840 17 Bil 015-16 EAST COAST JH PTEAPTS-SALE LANDBAY CONOO. F'HOLD. 21 3 bdrms. 969 1249 sq.ft. Balinese resort style. F/ facilities. Quiet/ cosy. Silvester 9628-8813 BAYSHORE PARK/ PEARL Twr. 3rm. High flr. Full sea view/ pool view. Move-in cond. Big balcony F/facilities. 9669-4609 C&H URGENT SALEI D.15 Parkeast Condo. (Jln. Tua
        840 words
      • 960 17 0015-16 EAST COAST PTEAPTS-SALE DUKU APT. NICE 3 rms (1100 sqft) Near amenities/ MRT. Freehold. SSIOK neg!! AGT: 9239-5716. MAKENA. F'HOLD. APPROX 1510 sqft. 3+l. Windy/ bright. Unique layout. Pool view. HB *****749 OPENHSE SAT LANDBAY Condo D.16 f'hold. 980-1011 sqft. 2 bdrms. Face NS. 9025-3339 KPC THE SUMMIT BLK
        960 words
      • 760 17 H 019-20 SERANGOON/ THOMSON HOUSES SALE •PRICCD TO SCLL Wide frontage. 999 yrs s-storey terr, spacious 2800 sqft. 3 rms, very well kept. Rebuilt potential. 9317-6518 PN ROSYTH RD. BUNGLW f hold 2Hstorey 4900/ 3000 sqft s+l, beautiful. Well maintained. Ouiet. Pg: 9005-1611 Agt. No co-broke JLN USAHA 2> i-STOREY
        760 words
      • 1628 17 Wffi 019-20 SERAMGOOH/ ■dil THOMSON I PTEAPTS-SALE RIO VISTA. UPPER S'goon View 1249 sqft. 3+l bdrms. Face pool/ greenery. Near amenities/ central. Call *****669 PW BRAODCLL VICW. 3+l. spacious. 1615 sq.ft. Big balcony. Unblocked. Face greenry. Braddell MRT. Condo facilities. 9062-7222 PN REGENTVILLE. 3*l. HIGH flr. Pool view. SS6OK/ Evergreen.
        1,628 words
    • Page 18 Advertisements
      • 1407 18 Wm 025-28 NORTH |J|{| PTEAPTS-SALE D.28 SUN PLAZA. Rarely avail. 2008 sq.ft. High flr. Unblocked. 3+1+1. 100% move m. MRT/ shpg at door-step. Ivy 9661-5969 DTZ At LANPSCAPCI SELETAR Spnng Ground flr. 3+l/ 1636 sq.ft. Penthse 2-storey 1905 sqft/ 4+l+roof gdn. 9455-5533 RS EUPHONY GDNS. 99 yrs. Penthse 2056 sqft.
        1,407 words
      • 1116 18 DHDt APTS FOR SALE (ANG MO KIO) 3' i-RM BLK 605. High flr. Open view. L-shape hall. Beautifully renovated. Must view *****825 3-1/2 RM BLK 173 Going 9 SI9OK only! move-in. St. Nicholas Sch/ Amenities 9061 5043 4'A' BLK 234. Lift level. 10 yrs. Nicely renovated. Split aircon. Near Bishan
        1,116 words
      • 1123 18 E HDB APTS FOR SALE (BEOOK/ CHAI CHEE) YOU WILL LIKE IT!!! Blk. 91. 5 T Bedok. Low flr. Well renovated. 100% move m. 9022-0801 Agt SOKI 3'NG' 614 Bedok Res. 806 1 yr new decor. Near mkt/ food ctr/ amenities. ADL: *****638 3'j CORNCR CHAI Chee Blk. 55 Lift
        1,123 words
      • 2154 18 E HOB APTS FOR SALE Wffi HOB APTS FOR SALE (BISHAN) mnriTRATnKI SIN MING SPECIALI Bik 450 5 I BHiMBH^H^^Hi Huge 130 sg.m. High flr. Superb ■< v— MmmL\ j view. NS facing. Walk to Ai Tong Wm -581 Thomson Plaza 9389-6881 PN W-W $12K BELOW HDB value 4S' I
        2,154 words
      • 979 18 E HDB APTS FOR SALE (BUKIT BATOK) 4 'A' BLK. 106 Central. 107 sqm. Good cond. Near MRT/ all amenities. Reasonably priced 9207-9606 C&H 4 'NG' CORNCR Blk 304. Above 6th flr. Well kept. Lift level. Face greenery. Near amenities. Rms aircon. Must sell! *****277 OT 4 'NG' CORNCR Blk
        979 words
      • 898 18 HHOB APTS FOR SALE (BTMERAH/Q'STOWN/ TELOK BLANGAH) 3 'I' BU 132. High flr. Lift level. 3-rm. Blk. 29. ttOl Lim Liak St. 80 sq.m. All Tiong Bahru MRT. F/aircon. Renovated. 3 yrs. *****887 3 'I' CORNCR blk 12 T Blangah Cres. High flr. 2 yr $40K renovation. $200K/ 3 T
        898 words
      • 1105 18 E HDB APTS FOR SALE (BUKIT PAMJANG) 5 I' slB Jelapang »10 SOcasA! 5 'I' 438 Fajar ttTI. Lift level 5 T 163, 164 Ptßlk.ttlsup 5 'I' 604. 605 Pt Blk. 1116 up 5 'I' 277, 204 Recess. Mid flr 4 'A' Corner 216 Mid flr 4 A2' 601/ 4
        1,105 words
      • 936 18 HlfS HOB APo FOR SALE AU SCLL BCLOW HDB valuation' 4 A' 463 »14 top flr. Bright, airy. Total unblocked. 5 yrs. Corner H 5 I 469 tto7. Nice cosy house. Corner. Good buy! *****-676 PN WOWI A DRCAM come true! A home owned by a designer who has done
        936 words
    • Page 19 Advertisements
      • 1180 19 ■TTI HOB APTS FOR SALE (CHOA CHU KANG) CXCC MAIS BLK 555 CCX. 3 yrs renovation. Move m. Near MRT/ sch. Call SK *****058 MCR. CXCC APT 262 CCX malay owner. Renovated, good amenities/ MRT. Good buy. *****277 Fido CXCC APT CORNCR Blk 657. High flr. Good view. Tastefully renovated.
        1,180 words
      • 1042 19 BH HDB APTS FOR SALE i| (CLEMENTI/ J WESTCOAST) HJZAKAMAH^ 9739 ****** M $2 OCPOSIT 3 T 1 Dover Cres Blk 21. High flr. Panoramic view. Mms to MRT, Poly, quiet, exclu- i sive. Pg *****301 Hj 2ack/ PN S4XXK ONLY! BLK n Holland. 5 'I' i JUMBO (3 T
        1,042 words
      • 947 19 BH HDB APTS FOR SALE lj (GEYLANG/EUNOS/ J MACPHERSON) mmWvA SERVICES JALAN BATU FOR SALE 4RM/SRM/ EXEC APT NEAR MARKET/ SWIMMING POOL RAY A <JT 9007 9991 A^wL 3T 8LK.85 CIRCUIT Rd. Move-in. Unblocked. Windy, N.S. facing 4'NG' 81k.9 Eunos Cres. Windy. N.S. facing. Mkt/ next to MRT... Exec Mais
        947 words
      • 953 19 Bfl HDB APTS FOR SALE Lkl (HOUGANG/ S'GOON/ J YIOCHUKANG) HOUGANG LISTING! 9008-1099... 4 AY 169. 1114. Valued 5255 K. Panoramic view. Must view now 5 T 503 High flr. Excellent decor Exec Mais 628 Mid flr. 2 yrs. new 4 'A' 409. S'goon Central. 113 sq.m with balcony. High
        953 words
      • 949 19 BVI HDB ARTS FOR SALE LkJ (HOUGANG/ S'GOON/ J YIOCHUKANG) 4 'A' HOUGANG Blk 835/ 553. Central, MRT. Spacious. Lift level. Simple renovation. No noon sun. neg. 9100-0001 PN 4 'A' BLK 534 S'goon N. Aye 4. High flr. Well kept. Move-in. Near Rosyth Sch, amenities. All races. Price neg.
        949 words
      • 1262 19 BiJI HOB APTS FOR SALE 11 (HOUGANG/ S'GOON/ J YIO CHU MN6) LOW CASHI 4 NG7 4 A' 314/ 548 Hougang. corner, face pk, movein, valued. *****665 agt NAME YOUR PRICEI Exec Apt Blk 563. 1107. Don't miss! View anytime. Call Charissa *****-530 NCWI 5 T HOUGANG 962. F/renovated. Aircon.
        1,262 words
      • 1120 19 E HDB APTS FOR SALE (JURONG) BEST ABOVE THE REST Cxec Apt 641 Corner S36OK up Cxec Mais 472/ 714 S3SOK up 5 'A' 819 813 S2BSK up 5 'I' 265 Sea view. S34BK up 5 'I' 529 Pt Blk. $300 K up 5 'I' 644 Mint cond. S2SOK up
        1,120 words
      • 2333 19 Stwdll bedoty Written by Pearlyn Koh Tips on how to spruce up your three-room flat so it doesn't iook cramped and untidy: Use light-coloured shades when painting your apartment. Dark colours make a room look smaller. The ceiling is a room's fifth wall; you can paint it the same colour
        2,333 words
    • Page 20 Advertisements
      • 1849 20 m (PASIR RIS/ CHANGI) i i I MAM 4 'A' BLK 634 High tlr. Windy. Ouiet. Elias Mall/ sch/ park. Any I serious offer considered* /5 1' 553. MRT/ sch. 9877-5839 ERA 4 'A' DR-TO-DR Pasir Ris Blk 125 Nil. Well kept. Renovated. Near central. (Co-broke aqt will get t
        1,849 words
      • 830 20 Bl HOB APTS FOR SALE J (TAMPINES/ SIMEI) Best In Simei/ Tampines By Alton Boo: 906 10 888 PN 4 'A' B7IA Tampines #06. Lift level. 108 sqm. Simple. Move m. Face greenery. Unblocked. Windy. Near amenities/ school 5 1' Corner 254 Simei NOB. Lift I level. 118 sqm. Move
        830 words
      • 745 20 B| HOB APTS FOR SALE I (TAMPINES/ SIMEI) TAMPINCS SPECIAL!!! MUST Sell!! 5 'I' 730 low flr. Long living hall. 5 T 366 high flr. Corner. Simple. All below value! 9008-1099 C&H URGCNT SALEI EXEC Acjt blk 314. MM flr. Unblocked. Renovated. Opp Tampines mart. Serious seller. Call me quickly!
        745 words
      • 1214 20 BI HOB APTS FOR SALE fl (TAMPINES/ SIMEI) 4 'A' CORNCR recess 434. Squarish hall. N.S. facing. Almost sold! S23BK up. Near amenities. Also 3/ 4/ 5-rm. avail. *****389 RS 4 'A' 717 #04 Tampines. Ist ownar. Renovated Malay hse. Next to Poi Ching Sch. HDB valued $260*. Abdullah *****444
        1,214 words
      • 1002 20 Bi HOB APTS FOR SALE J (TAMPINES/ SIMEI) 5 T CORNCR Blk 341/ 4968. Best layout/ view. Below HDB value. Move m. S3ISK. 9455-7887 McR 5-RM TAMPINCS ST. 71. Blk 729. High flr. Good facing, schs. Country style. *****638 C2l 5/ 4-RM CORNCR 720 489A High flr. Superb views decor.
        1,002 words
      • 1100 20 Bl HDB APTS FOR SALE J (TOA PAYOH/ POTONG PASIR) 4 'A' BLK 155 cheapest m T Payoh! Above 22nd flr. $60K renovation. 5 yrs/ MRT. *****616 PR 4 'A' KIM Keat Link Blk 244. Move m cond. with aircon. Price neg Tel: *****867 4 'A' BLK 155, 80A, 848
        1,100 words
      • 964 20 HHOB APTS FOR SALE (WOODLANDS) SCLL BCLOW VALUCI 4 A Blk. 655. Mid flr. Cosy/ 4 'A' corner Blk. 8978. High fir. Nice decor neg/ 5 T Blk. 421. Mid flr. Rare! Call Richard *****757 Now (PN) STANDING 623, 5 T am tall, huge I like staying m clean, cool
        964 words
      • 1025 20 B HOB APTS FOR SALE (WOODLANDS) MOAIXAff BBM 9062 4656 JKtt 4 'A2' 554. Corner. F/renovated. 4 A2' 627 Renovated. Unblocked 5 T Blk 537/ 621. Fully renovated 5 'A'/ Jumbo 846/ 138. Corner 4 'A' 351. Low deposit/ 5 T 516/ 614. Low flr, wmdy. MRT/ central. Renovated. Aircon.
        1,025 words
      • 1176 20 B HDB APTS FOR SALE (WOODLANDS) SOK 4 'A' 539 NO2. Malay house Exec Apt. 788 D. marble, move m Ist owner MRT. *****007 agt $10K BELOW VALUATION yet neg!! i 5 T 6838. NO6. Renovated. 1 mm Admiralty MRT. Lynn *****-676 S2OSK ONLYI 4 A' Blk 876 High flr.
        1,176 words
    • Page 21 Advertisements
      • 876 21 Bl HDB APTS FOR SALE J (YISHUN) Associate A With \M* Excellence m* y^W 3 'S' 725 N6 renovated. Unblock. 3 NG' 147, 111 move-in, low MRT 4 S' 758, 755 renovated, face pk 4 A' 312/ 314 Lift flr, nice view. 4 A' 832 Lift flr. all race, unblock
        876 words
      • 1109 21 Dl HDB APTS FOR SALE J (YISHUN) ALL RACCSI CXCC Mais Blk 611. High flr. Nicely renovated. Split aircon. Near MRT. *****772 CXEC MAIS 355. Designer decor. Exec Apt 406 Corner. Big hall. Lift level. S34OK. 9025-3339 JUMBO JUMBO BLK 665, 5 bdrms. Well kept. Walk to MRT/ Safra/ mkt.
        1,109 words
      • 900 21 Hil HOB APTS FOR SALE J (SENGKANG/ PUNGGOL) NEW 4'A' BLK.IOI High flr. Un blocked. Modern design. Near LRT/ amenities. 9856-1138 CW X'MAS SALCI URGCNT!. Exec apt corner 136. $60K below value. Move m. MRT. 9069-7099 4 'A' CORNCR 2288 NO6. 3 Aircons Shpg Mall/ MRT. Move-in. Sell HDB Value.
        900 words
      • 791 21 DHUOC/HOBAPTS WANTEO (RENT/ BUY) I AM JANC looking for rent/ buy 3/4/5-rm. Near MRT/ shops. Immed. *****046 RENTAL. WHOLC UNIT for rent wanted. All areas. 21 3/ 4/ 5 rms. Owner, pls call *****833 UA 100 RCADY TCNANTS looking for whole units m all areas. Good budget. Call Shamala 9101-8770.
        791 words
      • 2348 21 E3 sas 8 B 3 Eg ,s y e space Eg .g pACE The Best Opportunity To Own I A Freehold Property^ MM .AAA *£no SALE (it 1 .3P I Last 2 Hs«23§svy s V ta li^^fe^ o«v*lop*r jC^ For Sales Enquiries, please call: qp *****070 9001 1 906 <
        2,348 words
      • 1663 21 OFFICE SPAC£ WWfA OFFICE SPACE Bfl Near Farrer Park MRT CTE Ample parking area Near to school Suitable for food court, restaurant, supermarket, hardware, car showroom other usage High ceiling 4.5 m Ground 2100 sqft. 2nd 3rd 2800 sqft each All agents welcome Call Ms Choy *****697 El OFFICE SPACE
        1,663 words
    • Page 22 Advertisements
      • 1573 22 E SHOP SPACE RJI SHOP SPACE FOR RENT |^^FORRENT Choice shop units available j Excellent Location shops Good Human Traffic •Size from 215 sqft Daniel Wong 9639 3879 Ms Low 9003 1037 I Jerome Lee 9385 0188 Joey Lee 9668 5349 I I Concourse Space and Pushcarts for Lease I
        1,573 words
      • 609 22 H WAREHOUSES/ Wffi WAREHOUSES/ STORAGE BUI STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT SPACE FOR RENT W^a tmmmmmmmmmaMMMMMMMmmi (S^B) RUBY WAREHOUSE COMPLEX m m Flexible floor area on 1 111 mm mmmm m I ground m rom I If QrCIIOUSC/ 1000 sq ft onwards I AIIJ#A High quality building A Ufl 110 finishes
        609 words
      • 391 22 Rl AIRTICKETS CHEAP AIRFARES 6538-0318 Deilvary Available Africa $1185 XL $180 Auckland $750 Koh Samui $360 Ball $290 Krabi $220 Bangkok $220 KucMnq $340 Brisbane $620 Langkawi $180 Brunei $480 London $830 Canada $910 Macau $365 Cebu $470 Male $630 Chiangmai $365 Manila $470 China $400 Medan $240 Colombo $630
        391 words
      • 569 22 Bl PROPERTIES IN Wffi PROPERTIES IN WWB PROPERTIES IN iffl CRUISES WWW CRU SES WWW CRUISES j SOUTH EAST ASIA B^ cni.ru pkt A<li |g^ Ijy LKUIi CRUISES unique opportunity Evason Phuket An excellent opportunity ac^u-re n 5-star Pool QOACJi^^£Ryj£E and Pool Villa Suites with'n m^t*^^^ mmmf*Wr~ T^^t r^^^^^m^^^^ renowned
        569 words
      • 434 22 BEST VALUE AIRFARES, Call 6221 9333 New Shan for bookings. TAIO6 TOPWORLD HOLIDAYS *****228/ *****071 Cheap Airfare Worldwide Hotel Bookings. (TA0043) |ffl <™ ISK ASTuamisis i ii i i 2N Weekend Cmiee JN Phuket/ Langkawi Cmiee Mnl 2N K. Lumpur Cruise 3N Malacca/ Pangkor Cmiee M KU Penengf mfH Wand
        434 words
      • 216 22 DEPARTTOSEHAJAJRPORT JB Kt«taUmpurnslo9 fMMMfI frslß9 I wiliawl «rsl99 2D IMan Lateen t,5116 2D Mutiara XL $12Q Quick Tip Remember to start taking anti-malarial pills one week before you leave for a malaria-prone area, and to continue taking them for four weeks after you come home. m— mm\ j I Riftf
        216 words
      • 450 22 A X. *v*m&mmW WITH A FREE ADDITIONAL NIGHTS HOTEL STAY, COACHCRUISE IS YOUR PASSPORT TO ENJOYMENT There's no better time than now to go on a Coach Cruise holiday. Enjoy an additional day of fun (4D/3N), when you book any of these packages! You could shop for fine merchandise m
        450 words
      • 148 22 H ,0 s ISS BATAM 'I/» TC PIBUK jil? HATYAI US PHIMT tri3i9 asa «0 BANGKOK 40 BALI trS439 .nMS SO BANGKOK SO HO»#S(SNG KTIAYA,, ft99"*«*tsKB 6D Kunming 60 SHANGHAI M£ MWKtr S73>ilSgolfr SB3B 7DBEWNGTVUWN CHENGDE 30 BANGKOK REEtrS9BB 50 SHANGHAI HANGZHOU SUZHOU ♦3D 000 BANGKOK FREE If JOO 8D
        148 words
    • Page 23 Advertisements
      • 1700 23 h™ ct bs m ,mi m mX m™ Ea ,ou,s n™ et" rs ct uBs m™ r~ AT YOUR OWH TlftlE, AT YOUR OWH CHOICE, AT YOUR OWH BUDGET**^ JtewhoLidaYJ seats Are Selling Fast! Book Now To Guarantee Your Chinese New Year Holiday! PTiWSFTaWSB^^HHH 11 (MaaiivMDCEZD EEiraLMiJcrinEaß f H I
        1,700 words
      • 364 23 Ed*, oie is. k. 17. iaw n.m^mM mm W7 21 2Z23. K 2S.X.r €JBIWI B Em^MMMM^Mmm\\ "Full Board" 3 9 Dtp. 'Dec 18.20 uu ***RW£gf H IteSTasar 3699 1 30.31 m mom mm wm l"J l J l IIJH,l.lllli!.lll.l.l'l«iffl KOREA 9 JAPAN Korea 4N Seoul/Mt. Sorak/Sk. Tour fr S$ 1
        364 words
    • Page 24 Advertisements
      • 2052 24 t urs cri tours ra t urs ra t urs ra t urs ra r uRs m tours ra t urs ra tours ra t urs I A PA M unmatched beauty UNRIVALLED sights! ■U g U \\m 2 nights stay at Sunshine CHy Prince m Tokyo City* 1 night
        2,052 words
    • Page 25 Advertisements
      • 815 25 E3 TOURS Jfl tours EB TOURS EH TOURS I TOURS mB WAb aJmA w j^mßßEzA^ yf W*> f^ I m\\\i x aaaM* /mM A^mmmM Wm\. mm^m\m mi M lO lm. (.'.rating Hihter < fki actioities,^fMMwm^Atitolm B^^mmAw B%- BmAWBW ♦2SKSSL— ksreanair 7D6N Seoul/Mt.Sorak/ 6/8 D Seoul/MtSorak/CheJu v M t Hong Kong
        815 words
      • 234 25 fljCl ACADEMIC COURSES ~RriohtonW mtj Q A School I Ci^^SLNGAPORE fl QtAimrcuss 2 Far rttraM IKu i*»n.ln GCE i 'N' 'O' 'A' LEVELS g English I FOR FOREIGNERS jj •Elementary- j Advanced Levels lELTS TOEFL Foreign student pass Sponsorship •No Security Deposit TEL: 6225 8030 B JOIN US FOR A
        234 words
      • 1503 25 fni ACADEM| C COURSES Rfl ACADEMIC COURSES ffjjl ACADEMIC COURSES Rjfl ACADEMIC COURSES arnriffflSnteiaiffu^ AmßwmA^^^^B A\\A\a Aw mWORwMM BttC't coursetand b* pcafmad W[ Wm^\a a mxMMw I W m^^^^mMmmMAAmmmAmWl^AmAMAammAAmm^t to meet the chetaogm ahead 1 wM^a\ M H mma A LCO Double Diploma In Private Secretary s AaMM I BAmmV
        1,503 words
      • 929 25 E agist, A/E Maths, Biology, Physics, Chemistry Best Structured Programs Top Sch. Trs. to help you attain the Highest Possible Results (Fer Eftrtht Lan^! Td: <7M B2l| Home Based tuibocbv School teachers Graduates Professional tutors unaeraraos _T^Quaifaalon6vBa^ CHEM. PHYSICS. 810 Combined Science. A/E/C/F/D Maths, GP. Ena Lit. History. Social Studies.
        929 words
    • Page 26 Advertisements
      • 780 26 OUALITY HOME TUITION. P3 P6 Eng, Maths Science. Reliable ex teacher Mr Lav *****180 GET A/ A» IN PSLE Maths (Pri 5/ 6) Patient/ experienced, specialised m Problem Sum *****601 PRI. 1 PRI. 6. Hillview. Bt. Batok. I Bt. Gombak. 20 yrs. lull-time. *****218/ *****710 Mrs Yeo COMMITTED EXPERIENCED Tutor
        780 words
      • 462 26 H HAIRDRESSING/ BEAUTY COURSES A. Jeauty& mjf^ mage Make-Up Jl UL/ NAIL ART Courses Work lops. Starting m Jan. Enrol now. 11l *****241/ 6884-0973 MUSIC FOR LITTLE MOZARTS 2-V«»r unlqut m crMtiv* musk iprtcittion court* for age% 3 5 Piano Performance Skills Music Appreciation Singing Ear Training Music Theory snducted
        462 words
      • 670 26 gf Singapore Power Ltd invites tenders from eligible BCA Registered Contractors for the following: 1 T*****84 Supply of LV 300 m cable joint Registered Contractors m Electrical and Electronic Materials, Products and Components (SYOS) L 3 and above 2 T***** 74 Supply and installation of 230k V cables, auxiliary cables
        670 words
      • 784 26 ANC MO KIO m M mmm PAS, R I crrmmmL town council 5nTW PUNGGOL I jll^ j. TOWN CORNCR I SEMBAWANG Afif^\ TAMPINES I TOWN COUNCIL iHtamftnes TOWN COUNCIL I r ffnii ciirtii J] WEST COASTAwSk AVER RAJAH MAJ.I »1 J .TmTtTM TOWN COUNCIL Tenders are invited from BCA/EPPU Registered
        784 words
      • 292 26 I I JURONG TOWN COUNCIL Tenders are invited from BCA Registered Contractors for the following PROJECTS TERM CONTRACT FOR THE PERIOD 1 MAY 2004 TO 30 APRIL 2007 FOR THE FOLLOWING (A) BUILDING TRADESMEN'S WORKS AND PAINTING OF ROAD MARKS (ZONE 1) FOR JURONG CENTRAL. TAMAN JURONG AND YUHUA ESTATES
        292 words
    • Page 27 Advertisements
      • 1724 27 SATS I^7 I 1 TENDER REF: AT-03-25 (SAS) I SATS Airport Services Pte Ltd invite tenders for the Supply. I Installation and Commissioning of Fall Arrest Systems at I ETVs at AFTS and 6 and a Stacker at AFTS I A showround will be conducted on 17 December 2003, 10.00
        1,724 words
      • 824 27 B^or NOTICE 0F jg CPG PREOUAUFKATION QSS/PQ/2/2003 Pre-Qualification of Electrical Contractors for tho Proposed Design and Installation of Golf Course Lighting at Holos 15, 16, 17 18 (Tanjong Courso) and Driving Rango Lighting for Sentosa Golf Club, 27 Bukit Manis Road, Sentosa, SE *****2 Eligibility BCA Registered Contractors m MEOS
        824 words
      • 799 27 Sff E M SERVICES PTE LTD Tenders are invited from BCA Registered Contractors for the following: PROJECTS (A) TERM CONTRACT FOR CONSERVANCY CLEANING WORKS AND GRASSCUTTING HORTICULTURAL MAINTENANCE WORKS AT STATE PROPERTIES FOR THE PERIOD 1 APR 04 TO 31 MAR 06 (B)TERM CONTRACT FOR CONSERVANCY CLEANING WORKS AND GRASSCUTTING
        799 words
      • 1535 27 BANKRUPTCY ACT (CHAPTER 20) TAKE NOTICE THAT. (a) Bankruptcy Orders were made against the following persons on 2 1 U day of November BKCV NO NEIC/PPNO NAMF. AMI) j— 4180/2003 *****522A ABDUL WAHID BIN SEH AT 35 CHAJ CHEE AVENUE #09 258 SINGAPORE *****5 3389/200.3 *****765Z ANG ADA 7 TEBAN
        1,535 words
    • Page 28 Advertisements
      • 3624 28 bbnbnbn ENGINEERS |fjl ENGINEERS I Nitec m Mechanical Technology I Those with basic electrical knowledge will have an added H advantage I Must be able to perform 1 2-hour rotating shift Carry out installation modification of production equipment Perform routine servicing, maintenance and trouble-shooting W of production machinery equipment I
        3,624 words
      • 530 28 Eg sales gg $ALES JKerru Gnristmas^j^jL Leading British Academic School BAL.E® e \A EXECUTIYESVI AB tRRRRmmRBm I Sell academic programmes I Meet sales targets and make sales presentations I Develop and follow up new sales leads I Provide excellent front line customer service I Perform administrative support functions I Requirement*
        530 words
    • Page 29 Advertisements
      • 439 29 E3 s Bfl s,l;s Mm 2 yrs experience m Travel Agency (Outbound) flf Good Product Knowledge Btllingual m Mandarin English Pf "I Able to commence work immediately f EURO-ASIA HOLIDAYS PTE LTD I #02- 17 Peace Centre Tel: *****135 (Beatrice) I Emai I: sales @euroasiaholidays. com sg m Those without
        439 words
      • 324 29 American MNC invites ambitious salespersons to be groomed for Sales Manager within 12 months SALES EXECUTIVE Attractive Salary Bonus Comprehensive Training Provided Diploma GCE A' Above Singaporean PR only Call Susanna 6827-9386 for appointment Email resume to tayqs9sinqnet.com.sq x.odus is a retailer ol women's fashion footwear. We are expanding thus
        324 words
      • 594 29 INDOOR COMPUTER SALESMEN re quired for our newly estab Retail Outlet. Full/ part-time, mm ff level 1 yr m computer Sales. Walk m inter view Blk 221. 801-118. Boon Lay Shopping Ctr. 12-9pm HEAVY EOUIPMENT SALES Mar keting Executive for int'l co. dealing m new used eqpt. Pls email CV
        594 words
      • 402 29 EARN UP TO $200 daily. Part/ full-time. Sales Assoc, required. *****172 Fortune Premiums SALES ASSISTANT URGENTLY required at handphone shop. Retail hours. Pls Call: 9637 2720 ESTAB USED CAR Co. requires Sales Exec. With/ W/o experience. Class 3. 9450 9911 Ms Tan ENERGETIC, FULL-TIME SALES Asst required by ladies boutique
        402 words
      • 285 29 E3 s^" 1 1 E3 S" 1 Wit SEAM. M ,0F GMNfi A Western Cafe Sushi Corner at SAF Yacht Club (Changi Clubhouse) m Tanah Merah Coast Rd opening soon requires: 1) RESTAURANT fc MARKETING MANAGER Good written Chinese Able to propose write menus 2) ACCOUNTS CUM ADMIN EXECUTIVE 3)
        285 words
      • 429 29 New Japanese Restaurant In Bugis requires aaamtmmaattatmmetttm I.COOK 2. FLOOR ASST With relevant experience PR/ S'poreans/ M'sians with SPM are welcome. Call: 6773-7878 (9am-spm) Brand New Disco requires A) Full Time Bar cum Cashier 8) Full Time t Part Time Waitress C) Full Time Disc Jockey Experience preferred for position
        429 words
      • 336 29 H HAIR/ BEAUTY NEEDED With relevant experience Basic Sl.4K** plus commission East Coast area Malaysians are welcome Pls call: *****998 One stop Beauty Service Outlet seeks immed positions (or: MANICURISTS/ TRAINEES (Full-Time) Basic mthly bonus High commission Students waiting for '0' levels are welcome Interested pls walk m Interview Plaia
        336 words
      • 557 29 Hmmmmv *M mtmmmv CLERICAL Seasons GreetingsTRAINING SPECIALIST/ ASSISTANT I You shall be responsible for conducting orientation I programmes, administration of in-house training courses. I preparation of training reports/ statistics and co-ordination of I overseas training courses. Requirements: A Diploma/ Degree with 1-2 years Training /HR experience A Those with experience
        557 words
      • 390 29 ■ffl ADMINISTRATIVE/ (j^_CLERICAL Due to expansion needs, co require: JUNIOR SECRETARIES Must have secretarial experience Fluent m English conversant m Mandarin Mm. GCE A or diploma ACCOUNTS ASSISTANTS 2 yrs accounting experience with LCCI Conversant m English Mandarin ASST. ADMIN. Mm 2 years admin experience Conversant m English Mandarin For
        390 words
    • Page 30 Advertisements
      • 737 30 H ADMINISTRATIVE/ CLERICAL Established company requires ACCOUNTS ASST GCE 0' or N' level With relevant experience m a computerized environment Interested applicants please call Tafc 6545-1511 4 Chanql South Lane •07-01 Nan Waft BuUdinq Singapore 4»6«7 ADMIN ASSISTANT Financial. Production Record and Analysis Business Correspondence Must be fluent m spoken
        737 words
      • 362 30 E ADMINISTRATIVE/ CLERICAL AIR EXPORT OPERATIONS Asst N 0' level. Mm 1 yr. Trade net experience. Mandarin speaking Shifts work. $1.2K-SI.4K. Start i immed. Call *****221 x 11 ADMIN CLERK. OFFICE admin payroll. Experienced m general accounting GST claims. Proficient m Eng. Mr Ng *****678 SHIPPING CUSTOMER Service m Beach
        362 words
      • 257 30 H SECRETARIES/ Medium slie Company sttks applications for tht post of. SECRETARY TO THE GENERAL MANAGER PSC/ Diploma/ Degree Mm 3 yrs experience Interested appHcants. plees* call or fax In rtsumt or email to Ttl: *****001 *****335 Fai: *****22S Email ldtstitt»ptclfic.ntt.sg CONVEYANCING SECRETARIES REOUIREO. Mm 1 yr experience or fresh
        257 words
      • 1015 30 1™ TECHNICAL Hjfl TECHNICAL 1991 TECHNICAL "establish your career KOBELCO Applicants for both positions must have Minimum Nitec m Precision Engineering or related discipline Position 1 (Rotating Shift) At least two years' experience m operation of Profile Grinder Willing to work on rotating shift and extended hours Applicants with experience
        1,015 words
      • 1061 30 I j A Swedish MNC Manufacturer, a world leader m Rtß I j field of business, is seeking for a new: I to support its range of proprietary industrial products for the regional market. Requirements of The Candidate: Must posses mm. a diploma m Mechanical Engrg. Has 4 to 5
        1,061 words
      • 718 30 E assFEMALE WORKING ENVIRONMENT M'sien wtttl SPM TUAS OPERATORS/ OC Speak write Mandarin Bam.-4pm $33 4pm-l2am $3a I2am-Bam $43 TM. 6325-4655/ 6325-4581 (Lie C*****1A) vishun/ SSB Bt ES9 mm Tarn-Tarn $65 7pm-7em $75 Bem-Bpm $72/ $1K Bpm-8«m. $85/ $L2K Tam- 3pm $39/ $42 3pm- npm $42/ $45 tlpm- 7am. $50/
        718 words
    • Page 31 Advertisements
      • 605 31 STOREKEEPER t STOREKEEPER Asst. Possess class 3 lie. Able to I speak write simple Eng. Mm Sec education. Fax: 6363 2262 or email, jocelyn9iexbuild.com WPP .mmmi handlers <*** m (Monday Friday) ta Blk 5002. AMK Aye 5. Techplace 2, 803-08. Tel: *****211 x 132 STORE ASST REOUIRED. Full/ part time.
        605 words
      • 583 31 FULL TIME CLEANERS needed at Tuas area. Interested, pls call 9489-3584/ 9456-4123 REOUIRE IST 2nd shift Cleaners Balestier area. M'sians are welcome. Call 9457-1499 REOUIRES CLEANERS AT Bukit Timah. Turf City Shpg Mall residing preferred. Call 9781-2065 D DESPATCH/ DELIVERY I COMTIMeMTAL PCUGHT I CATERING SERVICES PTE LTD I requires
        583 words
      • 1749 31 JT^ OTHCT Fm OTHER R| OTHER MASSAGE. NO EXPERIENCE I {'Jm needed. Female working environ- I /mmmmmmxly. I ment $1500-$2 BOO Chinatown. f^T^J) I SMS details to 9798-5754 AB* mBIBAN I $HtLL STATION REOUIRES 2nd Shift Pump Attendant. Pls call Amm U *****387 or to 298 t. K#lB/ll m 9
        1,749 words
      • 714 31 Pxecutive Appointments Leading British Academic School currency seeking. Main Rea ponslbllltl— A^M AAAA§| Promote and market academic programmes H#%«m^^^^l| Meet enrolment targets and make RmWrnJAmAAA mrnmmW. promotional presentations p] JTIVFJI Develop new business ventures/ ■AfcVVllffcig marketing strategies M^MM^MM^M^MWMAmWA Create corporate communication/ publicity materials Plan organise enrolment activities Perform foreign education
        714 words
    • Page 32 Advertisements
      • 1993 32 It is that time of the year Q m profit or cost-saving attribut- m BB m B'^TTJ mmm WB mmmm M when supervisers and BB M mm RRRRk RRW^m. AAAm B AAAm eto l^ at em P'°>' ct eR I N II 13' f I managers have to face the
        1,993 words