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Title Section18 2008-09-08 1 «jp* AN SPH PUBLICATION ESTABLISHED 1845 80 CENTS MICA (P) 115/12/2007 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 2008 THE STRAITS TIME.18 words
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Article81 2008-09-08 1 HOSPITAL emergency rooms handled a record number of patients in the first half of this year, half of whom did not need to be there. But patients suffering from minor ailments like coughs and fevers say the service is faster and the medical care better than81 words
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Article67 2008-09-08 1 NEW condominiums are stingy with parking space, as home buyers are beginning to find out. The regulation is one home to one lot, and while older condos have been more than generous, half of 24 condos launched or built after 2005 just about meet the ratio.67 words
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Article, Illustration60 2008-09-08 1 THAI Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej talked tough again yesterday in his weekly address to the nation. He will go, as scheduled, to New York for the United Nations General Assembly later this month. The army would not launch a coup, he said, as it was on his60 words
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Article71 2008-09-08 1 THE Bail Court set up in May last year has helped over 500 accused persons get out of jail at least until their case is heard. Set up to review bail amounts, which lawyers had said were keeping a person accused of a crime in remand for71 words
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Article, Illustration1092 2008-09-08 1 Carolyn Quek; Kimberly Spykerman - Carolyn Quek Kimberly Spykerman By THIS is the car that was wrecked in a daring robbery along the North-South highway in Malaysia on Friday. The Ferrari 430 Spyder was bought only 10 months ago and cost the owner about $900,000. It wasSIN CHEW DAILY; COURTESY OF KRISHNA RAMACHANDRA - 1,092 words
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539 2008-09-08 1 Carolyn Hong - Carolyn Hong ROW OVER 'IMMIGRANTS' REMARK BN chiefs try to cool tempers as Chinese parties hint at leaving By MALAYSIA BUREAU CHIEF He said Umno had never regarded the Chinese as pendatang (Malay for immigrant) and considered non-Ma-lays as partners in nation-building. Their remarks came539 words
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Miscellaneous41 2008-09-08 1 She's his fT*N MATCHMAKING W~ Inflation GSFPSP3I TOWER Of fitife parents out in force PW. hits <^CJ STRENGTH fc,]^^, at Hong Lim Park P RAMADAN {ta&fi /^^/PAGEC4 W f HOME PAGE B3 I *Xl W'\ WORLD PAGE A 8 I F'41 words
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prime commentary
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VIEWPOINTS
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43 2008-09-08 2 WE SAY The merit principle in the award of exclusive state scholarships is sacrosanct. But flexibility is called for when circumstances require it, such as when fewer and fewer poorer applicants win awards. EDITORIAL PAGE Al743 words
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Article19 2008-09-08 2 COLUMNS Civilians are threatening Thailand's chances of sustainable democracy, says John Mcßeth. REVIEW PAGE Al719 words
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Article, Illustration18 2008-09-08 2 They couldn't have predicted the market carnage, says Lee Su Shyan. MONEY PAGE 81718 words
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Article27 2008-09-08 2 OUR READER SAYS Reader Liew Meow Koon asks why a foreign adviser was needed for the Singapore Human Capital Summit. FORUM PAGE Al927 words
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Article, Illustration47 2008-09-08 2 www.straitstimes.com Ling Chang Hong describes how one village is picking up the pieces post-Cyclone Nargis. Teo Cheng Wee marches and stops traffic with 1,000 students in Bangkok. Grace Chua narrowly misses a chance to be the first Singaporean woman to ski to the South Pole.47 words
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Article, Illustration1071 2008-09-08 2 Kwan Weng Kin - Kwan Weng Kin Japan crippled by lack of clear long-term goals, political will for reform By JAPAN CORRESPONDENT WHAT ails Japan? The question has resurfaced with a vengeance after Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda's surprise resignation announcement last week. If I had to nail1,071 words
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prime news
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Article, Illustration91 2008-09-08 3 Terence Tan - Terence Tan What happens a minute before Bam? Straits Times photographers show their interpretation of that moment in the Prime pages every Monday entitled 7.59. We aim to capture everyday scenes across the island with a different perspective, bringing readers a slice of life that would perhaps go unnoticed.91 words
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692 2008-09-08 3 Chong Chee Kin - Chong Chee Kin Every year, more sent home for breaking law; ICA facing tougher job By CRIME CORRESPONDENT Keep old Woodlands Checkpoint open? THERE is a chance that the old Woodlands Checkpoint, which was closed in 1999 but reopened in March to ease traffic woes692 words
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Article, Illustration840 2008-09-08 4 46 legislative seats up for grabs This is Hong Kong's fourth legislative council elections since the former British colony was handed back to Chinese rule in 1997. There are 60 legislative seats, of which 46 were being contested yesterday. Of the 60 seats, 30REUTERS; ASSOCIATED PRESS; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 840 words
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THE STRAITS TIMES WORLD.
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Article, Illustration588 2008-09-08 7 Three 'taikonauts' to blast off this month; one will do the walk BEIJING: China, fresh from hosting a hugely successful Olympics, will attempt its first-ever space walk later this month. The Shenzhou VII launch is to take place between Sept 25 andREUTERS; XINHUA - 588 words
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world regional
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Article, Illustration543 2008-09-08 8 Wahyudi Soeriaatmadja - Wahyudi Soeriaatmadja INDONESIA: Soaring food and fuel costs are hurting people's pockets but many are still spending By INDONESIA CORRESPONDENT JAKARTA: Housewife Vira Alfiani is one of many Muslim Indonesians suffering the Ramadan blues, after food prices jumped more than 20 per cent this month from aAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 543 words
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Article, Illustration606 2008-09-08 8 Hazlin Hassan - Hazlin Hassan MALAYSIA: Price hikes take shine off festivity as bazaar traders complain of poorer business By MALAYSIA CORRESPONDENT KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is among the Islamic world's richest countries and Kuala Lumpur's Ramadan bazaars are normally packed with people stocking up for late-night feasts,606 words
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657 2008-09-08 10 Emergency meet today needed as 'multiracial harmony is at stake' KULAI (Johor): The Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) in Penang has called for an emergency meeting today to discuss Umno division chief Ahmad Ismail's remarks that the Chinese community are immigrants who do notBERNAMA; THE STAR; ASIA NEWS NETWORK - 657 words
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292 2008-09-08 10 PETALING JAVA: Several political party leaders are upset over a statement by Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who questioned why Malay leaders were apologising for a remark by an Umno leader that was deemed racist. The former Malaysian premier was referring to the apology DeputyTHE STAR; ASIA NEWS NETWORK - 292 words
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Article, Illustration178 2008-09-08 10 MACO (The Philippines): The authorities in southern Philippines yesterday ordered the evacuation of 50,000 people following two landslides in a remote mining village that left 25 dead or missing. Villagers joined soldiers in a desperate attempt to unearth a cluster of houses buried in thickAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; THE STAR; ASIA NEWS NETWORK - 178 words
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337 2008-09-08 10 GEORGETOWN: Heavy rain on Saturday brought floods to Kedah and Penang. As of yesterday night, at least 12 villages in Kedah and eight areas in Penang were still under water. The floods also claimed their first victim in Kedah after a 73-year-old womanBERNAMA; THE STAR; ASIA NEWS NETWORK - 337 words
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Article, Illustration592 2008-09-08 11 Nirmal Ghosh - Nirmal Ghosh He will visit US this month, won't bow to 'unreasonable' PAD demands By THAILAND CORRESPONDENT BANGKOK: Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej yesterday deplored the "unreasonable" attitude of the leaders of the an-ti-government People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) and reiterated that he would notAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 592 words
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Article238 2008-09-08 11 YANGON: Myanmar is planning to introduce a 100-per-cent vi-sa-on-arrival system by November in a bid to revive its tourism industry, the local weekly Voice quoted the Hoteliers Association as reporting yesterday. Some countries will be covered in a pilot phase, the report said without specifyingXINHUA - 238 words
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206 2008-09-08 12 TOKYO: Japanese media and activists denounced yesterday a decision allowing India to engage in international nuclear trade, warning it could hinder efforts to completely abolish nuclear weapons. The Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), which controls the export and sale of nuclear technology, approved aAGENCE-FRANCE PRESSE - 206 words
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Article, Illustration555 2008-09-08 12 P. Jayaram - P. Jayaram It is elated with success of pact but disappointed Beijing tried to scuttle it By INDIA CORRESPONDENT NEW DELHI: When Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi arrives in New Delhi today on an official visit, he should expect a less than warm welcome.AP - 555 words
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world international
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Article, Illustration276 2008-09-08 13 WASHINGTON: Talk-show queen Oprah Winfrey, a prominent supporter of Democratic nominee Barack Obama, has said she will have Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palm as a guest on her show only after the US elections. She was reacting to reports that said Oprah's276 words
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Article459 2008-09-08 13 Obama or McCain the result will be a historical one, whoever becomes President WASHINGTON: The historic, twisting, cliffhanger White House race is swinging into an eight-week sprint to the finish, with John McCain and Barack Obama locked in the polls and bare knuckle-rheto-ric flying. WithAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; ASSOCIATED PRESS - 459 words
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Article, Illustration92 2008-09-08 13 Hopes of finding survivors trapped under giant boulders in Egypt began to fade yesterday. This was a day after a massive rockslide flattened homes in a north Cairo shantytown, burying whole families under the rubble. "There is little hope of findingASSOCIATED PRESS - 92 words
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world memo from bahrain
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Article, Illustration900 2008-09-08 14 Jonathan Eyal - Jonathan Eyal By SIX years ago, Rashid Ramzi was a young athlete struggling for recognition in his native Morocco. So he moved to Bahrain, a wealthier Arab kingdom in the Gulf. By all accounts, he was the model migrant. He joined the Bahraini armed forces, andREUTERS - 900 words
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Article439 2008-09-08 15 Salma Khalik - Salma Khalik Disease could be very costly for health budgets if its fast rising rate is not curbed By HEALTH CORRESPONDENT ROME: If nothing is done to curb an alarming surge in diabetes, the disease could pose a serious challenge to the health budgets of even439 words
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Article200 2008-09-08 15 LONDON: Pollution can make children fat, startling new research shows, reported British newspaper The Independent yesterday. A groundbreaking Spanish study indicates that exposure to a range of common chemicals before birth sets up a baby to grow up stout, thus helping to drive the worldwide200 words
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Article108 2008-09-08 16 LONDON: People should cut their consumption of meat to help combat climate change, a top United Nations expert told a British Sunday newspaper. "Give up meat for one day (per week) initially, and decrease it from there," Dr Rajendra Pachauri, chair of the United NationsREUTERS - 108 words
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Article118 2008-09-08 16 KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's two French-made Scorpene submarines are expected to be deployed to the narrow Strait of Malacca one of the world's busiest shipping routes and a favourite haunt of pirates. This will be the first time Malaysia uses its newly-acquired submarines, named KD Tunku AbdulTHE STAR; ASIA NEWS NETWORK - 118 words
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Article123 2008-09-08 16 ASSOCIATED PRESS SEOUL: Prosecutors have indicted 28 members of Seoul's city council on charges of receiving money from a colleague in one of South Korea's largest crackdowns on political corruption, an official said yesterday. The councillors all affiliated with the ruling Grand National Party allegedly received upASSOCIATED PRESS - 123 words
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Article, Illustration52 2008-09-08 16 Northern Ireland students Clara Hawthawn-Cole and Aaron Moisson (right) emerged as the winners in the United Kingdom and Ireland Wife Carrying Championships in Northern Ireland on Saturday. Several wives and girlfriends were dropped on their heads and more got a soaking in water obstacles PHOTO:ASSOCIATED PRESS - 52 words
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Article, Illustration170 2008-09-08 16 CRIES for help inside a house in New Jersey turned out to be nothing but a talkative cockatoo. Neighbours called police last Wednesday after hearing what they believed was a woman's persistent cry of "Help me! Help me!" coming from a house. Officers arrivedASSOCIATED PRESS - 170 words
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Article, Illustration109 2008-09-08 16 TOKYO: Green-coloured polar bears have puzzled visitors at a Japanese zoo. Three polar bears at Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens in central Japan changed their colour in July after swimming in a pond. "Visitors seem to be shocked by the colour, and we are asked everyASSOCIATED PRESS - 109 words
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Article124 2008-09-08 16 TORONTO: Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper dissolved Parliament yesterday and called an early election for next month in a bid to strengthen his Conservative minority government's hold on power. His right-of-centre party needs an additional 28 seats for a majority. In 2006, the Conservatives unseated theASSOCIATED PRESS - 124 words
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Miscellaneous109 2008-09-08 7 Wm WHAT'S ONLINE MOST READ, YOUR SAY AND MORE www.straitstimes.com most commented MOST-READ ONLINE Samak, leader with a chequered past. Anwar says he will meet mid-Sept Says Creativestill: "Samak and his deadline to unseat government. coalition government is democratically Mahathir's son after top party post. elected, so there is no109 words
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THE STRAITS TIMES REVIEW & FORUM.
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424 2008-09-08 17 AS APPLICATIONS open for next year's Public Service Commission (PSC) scholarships, the widening income gap is prompting questions about the merit criterion by which the PSC awards them. Spring Singapore chairman Philip Yeo may have put more than just scholarships up for a424 words
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Article, Illustration846 2008-09-08 17 LIANHE ZAOBAO Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong spoke at the 85th anniversary dinner of our sister newspaper Lianhe Zaobao. Below is an excerpt of Mr Lee's address, which was delivered in Mandarin. SINGAPORE today is an Eng-lish-speaking environment for several reasons: We are a multiracial846 words
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Article, Illustration958 2008-09-08 17 John McBeth - John McBeth By SENIOR WRITER The real tragedy is that after decades of military machinations, it is the civilians who are now squandering Thailand's chances of sustainable democracy and creating a dangerous schism between rural and urban voters. BACK in 2001, when Thaksin Shinawatra958 words
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Article, Illustration910 2008-09-08 18 William Choong - William Choong NUCLEAR SALES TO INDIA By SENIOR WRITER IN THE wee hours of Saturday morning, the 45-member Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) made history by lifting a three-decade ban on the export of nuclear fuel and technology to India. The lifting of the ban would910 words
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724 2008-09-08 18 Michael Richardson - Michael Richardson CARBON CAPS By FOR THE STRAITS TIMES CHINA'S top legislature has just approved a new law designed to put production in what is now one of the world's four biggest economies on a more sustainable foundation. When the law comes into force in724 words
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353 2008-09-08 19 MS LYNN Lee's commentary last Friday, "Quality debate v democratic ideals", sadly illustrated exactly what Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong cautioned against in the debate on Professor Thio Li-Ann's by-election motion in Parliament: craving "ideals" regardless of our experience of what works in Singapore.353 words
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286 2008-09-08 19 Although a child outside wedlock has lost its stigma, such children still grow up with many emotional issues resulting from living in single-parent or "reconstituted" families. HERE I am in England nursing some painful cold symptoms and with a business suffering from the286 words
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Letter203 2008-09-08 19 FOREIGN WORKERS IN SERANGOON GARDENS SOME residents of Serangoon Gardens are incensed or anxious about the idea of a large number of male foreign workers coming to live in their area. They have concerns about increased traffic on their roads and uncouth behaviour by workers, with which203 words
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Letter203 2008-09-08 19 WE RECENTLY bought a home in Serangoon Gardens, and have noted numerous characteristics of the neighbourhood. It is a compact area, with narrow streets and restricted road access to and from the estate. Although not ideal for traffic, it makes the area conducive to neighbourly interaction between203 words
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318 2008-09-08 19 I READ with distaste about the games played during university orientations and the flak faced by students who were uncomfortable about them or chose not to participate. I attended university in Melbourne, doing my orientation eight years ago and spending five years there. At318 words
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251 2008-09-08 19 FIRST, I applaud the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and Workforce Development Agency (WDA) for organising the first Singapore Human Capital Summit 2008 to be held on Oct 22 to 24. It is heartening to note that so many CEOs and well-known HR251 words
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423 2008-09-08 19 THE plight of the Norwegian Bugge brothers was highlighted in The Straits Times ("Give up citizenship? Brothers must do NS first", Aug 25) and Mr O.M. Bugge (the father) has even written an account of his family's predicament in an online forum. The423 words
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THE STRAITS TIMES HOME.
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Article, Illustration787 2008-09-08 21 Judith Tan - Judith Tan By Scow Kai Lun When is it an emergency? Emergency cases The Health Ministry groups these under Priority Level 1 (PI) and P2, which are critical or life-threatening situations. The injury or disease happens suddenly, and needs treatment within the next 24 hours. An emergencyST FILE; ST GRAPHICS - 787 words
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Article, Illustration571 2008-09-08 22 Jessica Jaganathan - Jessica Jaganathan By AS A growing number of Singaporeans head to emergency departments for non-life threatening conditions, the country's 24-hour clinics are seeing a major drop in business. Nearly 24 of these medical centres have stopped offering round-the-clock services in the past eight years, while those stillSAMUEL HE - 571 words
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352 2008-09-08 22 MINISTER Mentor Lee Kuan Yew sent a condolence letter to the family of the late Tan Sri A. Samad Ismail, describing him as a prolific writer who is able and shrewd. Mr Samad, a founding member of the People's Action Party (PAP)352 words
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Article, Illustration544 2008-09-08 23 Goh Chin Lian - Goh Chin Lian They share CVs to find mates for their children at first such event here By WITH a picture of her son in her handbag, housewife Wang Lianzhi mingled with some 150 parents at the Speakers' Corner yesterday for a mass matchmaking session.ASHLEIGH SIM - 544 words
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Article, Illustration355 2008-09-08 23 Lee Hui Chieh - Lee Hui Chieh By AS SINGAPORE'S population grows bigger and greyer, more physiotherapists will be needed. The current number means that one physiotherapist is shared by about 9,000 people here a far cry from the ratio of 1:2,000 in Australia. Dr Celia Tan, whoLIM WUI LIANG - 355 words
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Article, Illustration1258 2008-09-08 26 Serene Luo - Serene Luo Carparks at newer condos smaller; some even have fewer lots than units By HOME owners looking to buy a condominium within the next few years may soon find themselves in a squeeze when it comes to parking their cars atSERENE LUO; JOYCE FANG; LIMYONG - 1,258 words
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302 2008-09-08 26 THERE are no hard and fast rules that govern parking lot numbers in HDB estates, unlike private estates. The Housing and Development Board, in response to Straits Times queries, said it would consider two factors: the type of flat and the number of302 words
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Article, Illustration507 2008-09-08 28 Grace Chua - Grace Chua Only one will be picked for all-female team of 8 for next year's expedition By COME New Year's Day 2010, two Singaporean women are hoping to stand on the South Pole, breathe in the freezing air and plant the country's flagMY PAPER - 507 words
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Article, Illustration81 2008-09-08 28 Dancers from the Malaysian Bhangra Group climbing their way to eventual fourth spot with their final display during the Regional Bhangra Competition at the Regional Language Centre on Saturday. This is the first time Singapore has played host to the contest, which saw top bhangra groups fromALPHONSUS CHERN - 81 words
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537 2008-09-08 28 Jermyn Chow - Jermyn Chow By PARENTS from needy families will get more help from a self-help group and the labour movement here to pay for their children's preschool education fees. The scheme is borne by the Chinese Development Assistance Council (CDAC) Workfare Programme and the537 words
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320 2008-09-08 28 Jermyn Chow - Jermyn Chow By CHINESE Singaporeans already have a strong bilingual foundation but need to motivate themselves to take their mother tongue to a higher level, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Lim Swee Say yesterday. Citing himself as an example, Mr Lim said he320 words
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276 2008-09-08 28 Serene Luo - Serene Luo By BE MORE understanding, Singaporeans. While Serangoon Gardens residents had "legitimate concerns" regarding a possible new community of foreign workers in their backyard, Singaporeans also "must not adopt a superior attitude", Foreign Minister George Yeo said yesterday on the sidelines276 words
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Article, Illustration958 2008-09-08 24 Carolyn Quek - Carolyn Quek Lawyers happy with Bail Court which has seen 3,800 cases since it started in May last year By Go figure THE Bail Court was set up by Chief Justice Chan Sek Keong in May last year to deal with bail matters. It wasADAM LEE - 958 words
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Article, Illustration992 2008-09-08 25 Seen and heard THE Straits Times recently sat through about 10 days in the Bail Court. During that time, dozens of suspects were paraded through the dock, each looking to be freed from jail while their case worksDESMOND WEE - 992 words
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Article, Illustration652 2008-09-08 29 PHILIP LEE - PHILIP LEE Some of the activities this band of spry men and women pursue can give the young a run for their money BY They may be silver-haired and in their golden years but they are not frittering away their lives in652 words
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Article, Illustration318 2008-09-08 29 Leading Japanese automobile maker Honda has launched a new regional branding campaign to raise awareness of the need to optimise fuel consumption and protect the environment. Its "Drive Every Drop" campaign for the Asia-Oceania region also highlights Honda's belief that the joyPHILIP LEE - 318 words
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Article, Illustration218 2008-09-08 29 NARENDRA AGGARWAL - NARENDRA AGGARWAL BY In its bid to attract National Service men (NSmen) to join the travel industry upon completion of their military training, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) recently organised a free half-day seminar titled "Travel Tourism the future is yours". About 600 NSmen attended218 words
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Article, Illustration170 2008-09-08 29 UNI YANN LING - UNI YANN LING BY Here's your chance to be part of a record-breaking lantern dance. To celebrate the Mid-Au-tumn Festival, Vivo City is inviting shoppers to participate in Singapore's Largest Lantern Dance, which will be documented in the Singapore Book of Records as "The Most Number ofVIVOCITY - 170 words
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Article, Illustration232 2008-09-08 29 Spring water Yomeisui is a new bottled drink from the same company that produces the health tonic Yomeishu. The water originates from the mountains of Utsugi-dake in Japan. You can drink it on its own, use it to cook or to prepare green tea. Each 500 ml bottle retails232 words
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Article, Illustration549 2008-09-08 30 Amelia Tan - Amelia Tan SOAP BOX She started taking stock of family responsibilities when her father fell ill By IN SINGAPORE, a rite of passage for a young person starting work is to give a portion of his or her salary to the parents. Some549 words
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Article23 2008-09-08 30 HAVE something to say about articles in Youthlnk? Thinking of contributing a story? E-mail styouth@sph.com.sg with your name, age and contact number.23 words
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Article, Illustration842 2008-09-08 30 MY LIFE Why are some S'poreans so unwelcoming towards foreigners? Youthlnk writers speak up Contributing in their own way SOME weeks ago, I was immensely annoyed with a construction worker from China working on the lift outside my flat. He was shouting at the top ofAZIZ HUSSIN - 842 words
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386 2008-09-08 30 Cassandra Chew - Cassandra Chew MY THOUGHTS By THE cupcakes were the easy part. Three months ago, I set out to raise funds for a human-trafficking study trip to Thailand by selling these cheerful confections. Sure, it was hard work slaving in three kitchens over six days386 words
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Miscellaneous99 2008-09-08 21 Wm WHAT'S ONLINE MOST READ, YOUR SAY AND MORE www.straitstimes.com most commented MOST-READ ONLINE STORIES Please give PRs a break. Says SIA steward held in Abu Dhabi on sus- Baikinman: "Just as (Mci Kuen) keeps picion of raping colleague. her citizenship because of her SCDF "shakes" Chong Pang emotional ties99 words
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Article, Illustration69 2008-09-08 31 Lewis Hamilton leading the pack after the start of the Belgium Grand Prix, which he won yesterday to maintain his lead at the top of the Formula One drivers' championship standings. The McLaren driver secured victory in the penultimate lap, when Ferrari's world champion Kimi Raikkonen spunAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 69 words
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Article, Illustration652 2008-09-08 31 Lin Xinyi - Lin Xinyi WOMEN'S WORLD CUP Spore paddler Feng Tianwei shocks China's world No 2 Guo in q-finals By KUALA LUMPUR: When the draw for the Volkswagen Women's World Cup quar-ter-finals was made yesterday evening, Feng Tianwei thought to herself: "I guess it's shopping for me tomorrow." The652 words
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Article, Illustration137 2008-09-08 31 BEIJING: Singapore swimmer Theresa Goh finished sixth in the Paralympics 100 m freestyle S5 final at the Water Cube in Beijing last night. She set a new national record of lmin 32.925 ec to better the previous mark of 1:33:20, which she had set inCHUA CHIN HON - 137 words
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Article, Illustration563 2008-09-08 32 Substitute scores twice against minnows to save his country the blushes Andorra 0 England 2 BARCELONA: Fabio Capello tried to defend England's woeful 2-0 win over part-timers Andorra in their opening World Cup qualifier. He claimed nothing more should be expected against a side that played withAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 563 words
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342 2008-09-08 32 PARIS: Former world champions France had a catastrophic start to their 2010 World Cup campaign when they were embarrassed 1-3 by Austria, ranked No 101 in the world. And the former kingpins were given no quarter by the press. La Provence, reminding readersAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 342 words
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Article, Illustration373 2008-09-08 32 LONDON: Kaka, the world's No 1 footballer, will consider joining Manchester City next season if the English Premier League football club get into the Champions League. And even Manchester United admitted they would have to consider selling Cristiano Ronaldo, if City liveREUTERS - 373 words
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69 2008-09-08 32 BEIJING: A woman who burst into the Beijing Paralympics' opening ceremony and tried to remove her clothes was mentally ill, organisers said yesterday. The woman was clad only in blue jeans and a bra during Saturday's extravaganza at the Bird's Nest Stadium. The intrusion, as 4,000ASSOCIATED PRESS - 69 words
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101 2008-09-08 32 ST LOUIS (Missouri): A bizarre two-shot penalty and an ace let American Bart Bryant lay claim to the strangest round at golf's BMW Championship on Saturday. He was penalised after playing partner Martin Laird tapped down his own pitch mark on theREUTERS - 101 words
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520 2008-09-08 32 LONDON: Kevin Keegan's departure from Newcastle has descended into a public slanging match as the row heads for a multi-million-pound court case. The former Newcastle manager walked out on Thursday, claiming boardroom interference. Yesterday, he again insisted that "at the time at whichTHE TIMES; LONDON - 520 words
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Article562 2008-09-08 33 Belgian GP Results: 1 Lewis Hamilton (Gbr) McLaren lhr 22min 44.9335ec. 2 Felipe Massa (Bra) Ferrari +14.4615ec. 3 Nick Heidfeld (Ger) BMW Sauber +23.844. 4 Fernando Alonso (Esp) Renault +28.939. 5 Sebastian Vettel (Ger) Toro Rosso +29.037. 6 Robert Kubica (Pol) BMW Sauber +29.498. 7 Sebastien BourdaisAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 562 words
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Article, Illustration330 2008-09-08 33 US OPEN NEW YORK: The remnants of Hurricane Hanna that lashed New York on Saturday night seemed to be Rafael Nadal's salvation as Andy Murray produced some of the most accomplished tennis of his young career to put him in sight of theASSOCIATED PRESS; THE TIMES; LONDON; AGENCE; FRANCE-PRESSE - 330 words
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Article, Illustration595 2008-09-08 34 Terrence Voon - Terrence Voon Thompson, Keat win men's, women's titles By FATE dealt a cruel hand to the defending champions of the US$5O,OOO (S$70,000) Aviva Ironman 70.3 Singapore at East Coast Park yesterday. Brazilian Reinaldo Colucci, the men's winner in last year's inaugural race, was hit by legLAU FOOK KONG - 595 words
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Article503 2008-09-08 34 CYCLING Tour of Spain: 223 km seventh leg from Barbastro to La Rabassa: 1 Alessandro Ballan (Ita/Lampre) 6hr 15min 51sec. 2 Ezequiel Mosquera (Esp/Xacobeo) +2min 42sec. 3 Alberto Contador (Esp/Astana) +2:45. 4 Joaquim Rodriguez (Esp/Caisse d'Epargne) +2:50. 5 Levi Leipheimer (USA/Astana). 6 Igor Anton (Esp/Euskaltel). 7 Carlos Sastre (Esp/Team503 words
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Obituary, Illustration39 2008-09-08 34 With Deepest Sympathy Heartfelt Condolences to Our President/COO of Corporate Services, Japfa Group, Mr Tan Yong Nang on the demise of his beloved father TAN EX CHIM Departed on 6 September 2008 From The Management Staff of Japfa Group39 words
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Obituary, Illustration232 2008-09-08 34 Jesus said, "I am the Resurrection and the Life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die." John 11:25-26 MR JOSEPH lAN AH LENG alias lAN AH HUAT Age: 80 was called home to be with the232 words
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Obituary, Illustration35 2008-09-08 34 p5 IN LOVING MEMORY OF in i 1 i 1 FRANCIS LIM CHIN TECK MARY CHOO SEW ENG Departed 19/02/1991 Departed 08/09/2003 Dearly missed and remembered by children, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and all loved ones rj35 words
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Obituary, Illustration25 2008-09-08 34 Ist Anniversary In Loving Memory Of A. DEVA DAS Departed 9 Sep 2007 Deeply missed lovingly remembered by wife, children, granchildren, siblings, in-law, relatives friends25 words
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Obituary, Illustration113 2008-09-08 34 "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name: you are mine" Isaiah 43:1 TAN TWEE SEONG Age: 85 was called to rest in the Lord on 6 Sept 2008, sadly missed by loved ones. Wife: Ang Siam Kheng Daughters: Sons-in-law: Tan Swee Kiang Tan Tiong113 words
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Obituary, Illustration73 2008-09-08 34 CHIM KOK SENG Age: 59 passed away peacefully on 7/9/2008, leaving behind loved ones. Wife: Tan Khuar Heoh Son: Daughter-in-law: Chim Wai Mun Jeffrey Koh Wei Chi Daughter: Chim Pei Wen Daphne God daughter: Phua Mm Yee Grandsons: Chim Chee Peng Adam Chim Chee Lam Andrew and all relatives Wake73 words
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Obituary, Illustration129 2008-09-08 35 "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies." John 11:25 STEPHEN KOAY HONG KEAT Age: 68 was called home to be with the Lord on 6 September 2008, leaving behind loved ones. Wife: Annie Kok Shook Chin Mother-in-law: Maria Lai129 words
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Obituary, Illustration158 2008-09-08 35 "I am the Resurrection and the Life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in Me will never die." John 11:25-26 TAN HOE LEONG GRACE Age: 95 was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, 7 September 2008. Dearly missed158 words
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Obituary, Illustration91 2008-09-08 35 JOHN LIM CHOR OO Age: 63 was called home to be with the Lord on 7 September 2008, dearly missed and fondly remembered by loved ones. Wife: Linda Chiang Sons: Nicholas Lim, Glenn Lim Daughter: Jeanette Lim Mother, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, grand lephews and grand nieces, all relatives and91 words
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Obituary, Illustration123 2008-09-08 35 My Little Thought "Freedom is a choice in life. We are all free to make our choices Jw in life, and even if we decide not &vT~% to make any choice, that in itself /-m~i r^J9^xim is our freedom to choose!' Csw&o'/0 With Love.. nV NICOLE LAI PEIYEE Age: 34123 words
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Obituary, Illustration49 2008-09-08 35 3rd Anniversary In Loving Memory Of TAN JUAN LEE, ALAN Departed 8 Sep 2005 AM*****. 'Only the memory's left, Of the happiness we knew, But the love that kindled memory's torch Will feed my whole life through.' Always remembered by Grandma, Dad, Mum, Sister, Uncles, Aunts, Cousins and Friends.49 words
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Obituary, Illustration49 2008-09-08 35 BALASUNDARAM S/O MANIAM.J Age: SI passed away peacefully on 07/09/2008. Dearly missed and fondly remembered by loved ones. Wife: Vanita Daughter: Janane Brothers, sisters all relatives. Body is resting at Blk43sYishunAve6 #07-2090. Tel: *****770 Cortege will leave on 08/09/2008 (Monday) at 4.30pm for Mandai Crematorium Hall 3 for cremation.49 words
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Obituary, Illustration71 2008-09-08 35 s. "The Lord is my shepherd He restored my soul." Psalm 23 TEO LUAN ENG passed away peacefully on 6 Sept 2008. Dearly missed and fondly remembered by loved ones. Children, sons and daughters-in-law, great and grandchildren. Memorial service on 8 Sept 2008 (Monday) at Bpm St Joseph Church, 14371 words
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Obituary, Illustration114 2008-09-08 35 "ghalay aaveh nanakaa, sadey uthee jaahi" Those who are sent, come, O Nanak; when they are called back, they depart and go. MAHINDER SINGH S/0 JEAB SINGH (Village: Dadehar Sahib) Age: 69 passed away peacefully on 1 September 2008. Dearly missed by loved ones. Wife: Depoh Dalip Kaur Children: Spouses:114 words
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Obituary, Illustration81 2008-09-08 35 JEFFREY LEE WAN LONG Age: 29 passed away peacefully on 07/09/2008. Dearly missed and fondly remembered by loved ones. Wife: Lee Liv Ying Son: Lucas Lee Man Lok Father: Mother: Lee Onn Pong Leow Siok Sisters: Brother-in-law: Janet Lee Pui Wan Jason Ac Han Kee Jenny Lee Pui Chee Niece:81 words
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Obituary, Illustration87 2008-09-08 35 YUYINGSHU Age: 87 passed away peacefully on 6/9/2008. Dearly missed and fondly remembered by loved ones. (Husband: Foo Houng Kwan, deceased) Son: Daughter-in-law: Roger Foo Loh Tse Jaleen Lee Daughter: Son-in-law: Arlina Foo Lai Choon Fong Grandsons: Granddaughter-in-law: Nicholas Foo Brandon Foo Cary Lai Stephanie Yonker Granddaughter: Grandson-in-law: j Eileen87 words
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Miscellaneous196 2008-09-08 34 Next 72 hours TODAY CYCLING Tour of Spain: Stage 9 (Live, Chll3, 10pm). FOOTBALL World Cup qualifiers: South American zone: Chile v Brazil. S-League: Young Lions v Super Reds (Jalan Besar, 7.45pm). TENNIS US Open: Women's singles final (Live, Ch22, 9am). Men's singles final (Live, Ch22, tomorrow, sam) TOMORROW ATHLETICS196 words
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587 2008-09-08 36 Goh Eng Yeow - Goh Eng Yeow BULLS AND BEARS Worries over FreddieFannie bailout, soaring US jobless rate and falling oil prices By MORE wild swings in stock prices are likely this week. As the slew of bad news continues to pour out of the United States,587 words
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472 2008-09-08 36 Alvin Foo - Alvin Foo By MARKETS CORRESPONDENT INVESTMENT bank Lehman Brothers expects more turbulence ahead for the Singapore stock market, predicting that the Straits Times Index is set to continue its downward trend. It also tips full-year economic growth for the Republic at 3.2 per472 words
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Article3309 2008-09-08 36 UNITS TRUSTS FUNDS A unit trust or investment-linked insurance policy qualifies for inclusion under the CPF Investment Scheme if it has: a three-year track record, top quartile performance, a sales charge not exceeding 3 per cent and an expense ratio that is bwer than the median of existing funds in3,309 words
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Article598 2008-09-08 37 Lee Su Shyan - Lee Su Shyan CAI JIN The perception now is that even analysts seem to be behind the curve By ASSISTANT MONEY EDITOR AMID the stock market carnage of the past few months, analysts are looked to day after day by angry traders, bewildered mums598 words
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260 2008-09-08 37 ROYAL Dutch Shell shut down its 115,000 to 130,000 barrels per day (bpd) No. 4 crude distillation unit (CDU) in Singapore on Friday due to technical problems, a source at the refinery said. "It would take about a week or soREUTERS - 260 words
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358 2008-09-08 37 Jessica Cheam - Jessica Cheam By WHAT makes a strong SME brand? The answer to this will be key to helping local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) attract and retain talent. And being able to achieve good brand awareness will help SMEs improve their capabilities. With358 words
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Article, Illustration501 2008-09-08 38 Michelle Tay - Michelle Tay LAPTOP BAGS Creative and fashionable carriers can help you stand out in sea of black By LAPTOP bags have come a long way since the standard issue. You know the ones: boxy, bulky, with badly sewn velcro closures and uncomfortable shoulder straps. NoALPHONSUS CHERN; DESMOND FOO; SAMSONITE BLACK LABEL; BOTTEGA VENETA - 501 words
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Article, Illustration55 2008-09-08 38 WANSIT JEREMY SAIYAWAN (right): Appointed chairman of Asia Mobility Initiative (AMI) with effect from last Monday. As AMI Alliance's new chairman, he will facilitate relationships among member operators and lead them to develop products and services. He will also hold the position of senior vice-president of55 words
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Article47 2008-09-08 38 LINDA HO: Appointed new chief executive officer (CEO) of British and Malayan Trustees (BMT) last Tuesday. Prior to her new role, Ms Ho, 62, was BMT's general manager and joint company secretary. She has been with the company for more than 25 years.47 words
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119 2008-09-08 38 VINOD AACHI: Appointed global head of structuring, a new position at Standard Chartered Bank (Stanchart), last Wednesday. Mr Aachi will be a member of the financial markets management committee and will be based in Singapore, reporting directly to the group head of financial119 words
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Article61 2008-09-08 38 CHONG KWANG SHIH: Appointed chief financial officer (CFO) of Jade Technologies last Monday. Mr Chong, 42, was a director at Dew Corporate Advisory, a boutique corporate advisory and investment firm. He brings with him more than 18 years of experience in financial management. He is not61 words
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Article59 2008-09-08 38 ROBERT TOMLIN: Assumes chairmanship of the Design Singapore Council's board after Mr Edmund Cheng stepped down last Monday. Mr Tomlin is vice-chairman at ÜBS Investment Bank, Asia. Mr Cheng, deputy chairman of Wing Tai Holdings, has held the position since 2003. He will continue to59 words
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Article, Illustration1283 2008-09-08 39 Grace Ng - Grace Ng Do your homework first, experts say, and don't carry emotional baggage By Moving is a family decision WHILE many of the Singaporeans posted overseas are male, a growing number of female executives are jetting off too. Ms Foo Mcc Har, 42, who isGRACE NG; MUGILAN RAJASEGERAN - 1,283 words
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Article, Illustration908 2008-09-08 40 FREDDIE MAC FANNIE MAE FALLOUT US Treasury makes what could be largest financial bailout in country's history Billions of dollars in losses THE Federal National Mortgage Association, nicknamed Fannie Mac, was created in 1938, after the Great Depression, to help make low-cost mortgages widely available. Its twin,REUTERS; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 908 words
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Article, Illustration627 2008-09-08 42 eddino abdul hadi - eddino abdul hadi Subculture is inspired by the run-in between punks, the Peranakan Museum and a Peranakan eatery Her cousin was visiting from Thailand so theatre practitioner Dew M. Chaiyanara thought it would be a good idea to take him to a gig organisedBRYAN VAN DER BEEK - 627 words
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Article, Illustration373 2008-09-08 42 Obituary New York Editor Robert Giroux (right), a giant of United States publishing who guided and supported dozens of great writers from T.S. Eliot and Jack Kerouac to Bernard Malamud and Susan Sontag, died in his sleep last Friday. He was 94. Known forAssociated Press - 373 words
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Article, Illustration805 2008-09-08 43 adeline chia - adeline chia Jean Tay was inspired to learn that top playwrights struggle to put words to paper too arts reporter It was a dream come true for any playwright. Award-winning, home-grown talent Jean Tay called it "the experience of a lifetime". In July last year, she gotKEVIN LEONG - 805 words
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Article, Illustration395 2008-09-08 43 Los Angeles Cancer survivors Sheryl Crow, Christina Applegate, Patrick Swayze, cyclist Lance Armstrong and dozens of other celebrities "stood up" to battle the disease in a charity television fund-raiser last Friday. In a rare collaboration across three rival United States television networks ABC,Associated Press; Reuters; REUTERS - 395 words
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Article, Illustration1608 2008-09-08 44 Stephanie yap - Stephanie yap Actor Adrian Pang is well-known onscreen, but his wife is the power house behind the scenes When you first meet Trade Pang, you understand why everyone keeps going on about her height. Her I.Bm frame swathed in black, she cuts a regal figureCOURTESY OF TRACIE PANG - 1,608 words
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Article, Illustration670 2008-09-08 44 SHE SAYS: 'He's the kind of guy who will open the car door for you, open doors when you go into a restaurant. And that's really nice. There are not many of those kinds of guys around' HE SAYS: 'She's more handy around the house than ICOURTESY OF TRACIE PANG - 670 words
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Article, Illustration641 2008-09-08 45 eddino abdul hadi - eddino abdul hadi Three bass maestros step forward to pitch their skills together to hit a home run of speed, range and power music reporter Most bass players take a back seat in the band, locking down the rhythm and groove and letting the singer orTHE ESPLANADE - 641 words
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Article, Illustration624 2008-09-08 45 eddino abdul hadi - eddino abdul hadi Bossa nova songs such as The Girl From Ipanema are the ones music lovers turn to when they want to chill out. But the early pioneers of the distinctively Brazilian music genre never imagined the scale and reach of their style ofSCHEMA INTERNATIONAL - 624 words
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Article, Illustration665 2008-09-08 46 boon chan - boon chan They may not be able to hear, but Play it by Ear show they have got the rhythm media correspondent quote me 'A little part of me was thinking, "Grab her boobs!"' Comic Russell Brand (right) revealing what was on his mind when heSHAHRIYA YAHAYA - 665 words
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329 2008-09-08 46 Toronto Sometimes it is just about having a good time. That was the message, as the Toronto International Film Festival got going with a face-smashing, bel-ly-laughing gangster caper. The movie last Thursday night was Rocknßolla, directed by Guy Ritchie, who pretty much wrote the329 words
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Article, Illustration844 2008-09-08 51 Nicolas Cage chose to do an Asian movie remake in Bangkok partly because of his desire to go global Hollywood Nicolas Cage did not wind up in Bangkok by accident. As the Oscar-winning actor explains it, there were both personal and professional reasons that compelled him toLos Angeles Times; SHAW - 844 words
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Article, Illustration659 2008-09-08 47 Narendra Aggarwal - Narendra Aggarwal I he Media Development Authority is tostenng the growth ot the tast-paced media industry with new ideas and innovation, reports MEDIA 21, a blueprint of the Media Development Authority (MDA), envisions Singapore as a global media city where services and projects are659 words
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Article, Illustration245 2008-09-08 47 Daphne Lee - Daphne Lee From today, the one-stop service at the MDA's new office in Fusionopolis means the public can be served at one central location for the payment of television and vehicle radio licences. There are three e-service kiosks for the application of licences, payment ofCHONGJUN LIANG - 245 words
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Article, Illustration664 2008-09-08 48 narendra aggarawal - narendra aggarawal The Media Development Authority's move to its new home in Fusionopolis will help to promote R&D and more resource-sharing by MDA'S MOVE to its new home this month helps it to play an even bigger role in growing Singapore's media industry toCHONGJUN LIANG - 664 words
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Article, Illustration422 2008-09-08 48 daphne lee - daphne lee Singapore company Asian Food Channel and international video games publisher Übisoft are strategically located in Fusionopolis by Ms Maria Brown, managing director, acquisitions and programming, AFC, says: "AFC started in Singapore as a two-person team Hian and myself. We are foodies422 words
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Article, Illustration944 2008-09-08 48 lynn seah - lynn seah Singapore-made media content makes inroads overseas and wins accolades by WHEN Singapore film-maker Eric Khoo's My Magic was nominated for a Palme DOr at the Cannes Film Festival this year, it was a new pinnacle of achievement for a Singapore movie. In recent years,944 words
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Article, Illustration481 2008-09-08 48 STRAITS TIMES. 1845 The Straits Times, the oldest newspaper of any kind in Singapore, was established on July 15 during the British colonial rule. 1927 Shaw brothers began operating their own "proper" cinema in the Tanjong Pagar district. This first make-shift wooden cinema was known481 words
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Article, Illustration951 2008-09-08 49 lim yann ling - lim yann ling Many organisations have benefited from tie-ups with the Media Development Authority's Interactive Digital Media Programme Office Five benefactors share their success stories by First Meta AFTER its incorporation in Feb- j ruary 2007, First Meta launched i MetaSavings and MetaCard theFIRST META - 951 words
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Article, Illustration556 2008-09-08 49 him Yann Ling - him Yann Ling Three companies in the Interactive and Digital Media sector share how their technologies are paving the way for a digital future Mixed Reality IN 2004, Mixed Reality's (MXR) product Magic Story Cube clinched the World Technology Award in the Education category. Chief556 words
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Article, Illustration390 2008-09-08 49 daphne lee - daphne lee by SINGAPORE will play host to the 3DX: 3D Film and Entertainment Technology Festival in November with an exciting line-up of events. The five-day festival fromNov 19 to 23 will comprise conferences with leading international speakers and the screening of 3D movies forSUMMIT; ENTERTAINMENT LLC; KID - 390 words
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Article64 2008-09-08 49 PROJECT EDITOR Daphne Lee WRITERS Lim Yann Ling, NarendraAggarwal CONTRIBUTORS Lynn Seah ART AND DESIGN Kimmie Tan PHOTOGRAPHER ChongJun Liang EDITOR Lee Kirn Chew CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jacqueline Wu CHIEF SUB-EDITOR Uma Venkatraman ADMIN MANAGER ZainAfridi ADVERTISING SALES Martin Boey (9620-1358), Alfred Lee (9673-3578) For reproduction of articles or reprints64 words
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Article, Illustration617 2008-09-08 49 1995 TCS launched 24-hour programming transmission on Channels 5 and 8. Launch of cable TV services in June by Singapore Cable Vision. 1998 Jack Neo's heartlanderfilm, Money No Enough, released in 1998, went on to become Singapore's highestgrossing film when it raked in box-office receipts617 words
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Article, Illustration457 2008-09-08 52 LAB Joavien Ng - LAB Joavien Ng Joavien Ng's work on love and life shines brightest in its darker moments rnTOTlmultimedia dance Esplanade Theatre Studio Last Friday tara tan Put the labels "lab" and "experimental performance" together and most people would conjure images of cold, ashen spaces filled withCATCH (KIMBERLY TOK) - 457 words
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Article378 2008-09-08 52 chang tou liang - chang tou liang aTTOffl concert VIOLIN PIANO RECITAL CHUA LIX WUK (violin), LIM VAN (piano) Esplanade Recital Studio Thursday It is the opinion of this reviewer that former Singapore Symphony Orchestra first violinist Chua Lik Wuk does not perform enough in public. Over 250378 words
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Article, Illustration705 2008-09-08 54 Venice Hollywood outsider Mickey Rourke capped his big-screen comeback last Saturday when The Wrestler, in which he plays a lonely, washed-out fighter, won the Golden Lion for Best Film at the Venice festival. Directed by Darren Aronofsky, the tale poignantly echoes the actor's own troubledReuters; Associated Press; REUTERS - 705 words
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Article215 2008-09-08 54 RULE #1 DOESN'T QUITE RULE IN HK Rule #1 opened in Hong Kong with a whimper. The award-winning horror film directed by Singapore's Kelvin Tong and starring Ekin Cheng made HK56,360 (551,170) on its first day last Thursday from 19 shows in seven halls, said Apple Daily. Noting the215 words
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Article, Illustration771 2008-09-08 80 Marissa Yeo - Marissa Yeo Lessons in love? Please don't come to my school if you're just going to scare me. By Marissa Yeo A 14, is a Sec 2 siuaeni ax i anjong Katong Girls' School. She is a member of this year's IN Crowd panel of student reporters.771 words
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Article, Illustration624 2008-09-08 81 SPECIAL FEATURE IN readers tell us if they would go abroad to work or study if they had the chance, and if they would stay there permanently YES, BUT NOT PERMANENTLY "I would live overseas, but not permanently. Why would I when Singapore is624 words
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Article462 2008-09-08 82 The Straits Times National Schools Newspaper Competition is back and this time, online entries are welcome. Are you an ace reporter, designer or editor? Think your school's newspaper rocks? Prove it. Beat the competition at this year's Straits Times National Schools Newspaper Competition. Competition will be462 words
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Article, Illustration772 2008-09-08 84 A 15-year-old from California is U5562,000 (S$89,000) richer after selling an Internet forum he created. Hansup Yoon created the site devoted to Microsoft's Zune media player months before the player itself was launched in 2006, reports the Orange County Register. "I was one of the firstAP - 772 words
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Article, Illustration245 2008-09-08 85 You could be the next Ladies with an attitude, fellas that are in the mood listen up. You could be named IN's first "Prom Hottie". Be one of top 10 Prom hunks or honeys this year, and you could win a hamper from Nu Teen Skincare worth245 words
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Article, Illustration796 2008-09-08 86 Lim Pow Hong - Lim Pow Hong discovers why the Singaporean teen is so attached to his mobile phone. This teenage love affair looks like it is here to stay. When it comes to mobile phones, teenagers are inseparable from their machines, according to a survey of796 words
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Article, Illustration686 2008-09-08 87 Sonia Sng - Sonia Sng Read the report in The Straits Times of Aug 14 and test your reading skills. Lesson plan by HELP FOR THE STORK TAIWAN 2002: Maximum two years unpaid childcare leave for parents with young children. 2007: Free schooling in public kindergartens forROBINSONS - 686 words
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Article, Illustration1096 2008-09-08 89 PAST The most recent film-maker to fall foul of the restrictions on political films was Mr Martyn See, who had two of his films banned last year, one on Singapore Democratic Party chief Chee Soon Juan and the other, a documentary on formerBERITA HARIAN FILE - 1,096 words
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Article, Illustration498 2008-09-08 90 As evidence of this, Mr Philip Yeo, the former A*Star chief who launched their scholarships in 2001, said that 70 per cent of his scholars come from HDB flats. On the other hand, he suggested, a "majority" of their PSC counterparts live in landed |WiM|pj§|M ■39 SS3G aw 3SSST FILE - 498 words
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