Streats, 29 January 2001
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Title Section20 2001-01-29 1 STREATS Treats for the Streets ftfrONfMY January USKH Another quality publication of Singapore Press Holdings E-mail: streats@sph.com.sg MITA (P) 103/06/200020 words
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Article, Illustration215 2001-01-29 1 Reuters THIS Indian woman is one of the lucky few: Soldiers pulled her alive from the rubble of the quake-devastated town of Bhuj yesterday after being buried for 56 hours. Ms Kusam D Soni (right), in her mid30s, had been pinned down by– Reuters; Ffr<| Reuters^ - 215 words
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380 2001-01-29 1 YOU'VE just bought a new computer and got yourself an Internet subscription. You are ready to surf the world wide web but you’re nervous about viruses, Trojan horses and spam. And you are worried about what your380 words
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Article, Illustration316 2001-01-29 2 TOWN centres were the scene of Lunar New Year celebrations yesterday morning. About 500 residents and grassroots leaders attended the annual gathering at Block 627 Choa Chu Kang Street 62. Communications and Information Technology Minister Yeo Cheow Tong, who is also the MPPic: Francis Lee - 316 words
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Article141 2001-01-29 2 FORTUNE-SEEKING lottery punters were blamed for the theft of a prized Goddess of Mercy statuette from the shrine at the market at Jurong West Block 505. Mr Shen Heming, 56, of the hawkers’ association, discovered the theft when he went to pray at 2am on Wednesday, the141 words
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Article106 2001-01-29 2 A 22-YEAR-OLD man with serious leg injuries was finally freed from his wrecked vehicle after an hour’s work by emergency services yesterday. Mr Paul Eu, an NSman, lost control of his Honda car and slammed into a tree along Upper Thomson Road at about 4.40 am.106 words
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Article81 2001-01-29 2 A TIBS Nightßider “Bendy” bus crashed into a low wall and guardrail in front of alighting bay number 26 at Bedok interchange early yesterday. The driver was shaken up, but no one was injured. The accident happened at about 3am after the driver lost control as the81 words
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Article66 2001-01-29 2 A SEDAN carrying a family and their maid hit a guard rail and flipped onto its side on the Seletar Expressway on Saturday. The accident occurred at 4.20 pm as the car was about to turn into the Bukit Timah Expressway. The parents, their three-year-old daughter66 words
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Article67 2001-01-29 2 A MOTORCYCLIST was still unconscious in hospital yesterday morning after suffering serious head injuries in an accident on Saturday. Mohamed Ali bin Abdul Salam, 30, lost control of his 400 cc Suzuki and slammed into a lamppost while attempting to negotiate a sharp bend on Bedok North Avenue67 words
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351 2001-01-29 3 Claims should be made to insurance companies, Says Pertama TECHNICIAN Chan Kwang Kim bought a Samsung television set from Electric City at Hougang Mall last September. On top of the $6BO he paid for the TV, Mr Chan, 46, paid an351 words
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Article128 2001-01-29 3 onekindact Theresa Urn I am writing this to thank Mr Samad, the manager at McDonald's Ang Mo Kio Central branch. My husband bought a Happy Meal on Jan 13 knowing that it comes with a Hello Kitty toy to surprise my daughter. But both were disappointed128 words
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Article, Illustration233 2001-01-29 3 THIS Chinese New Year, Mrs Lilian Mok had visitors who wordlessly helped themselves to mandarin oranges that were left in her driveway. Bad manners? No, Mrs Mok’s visitors were a family of 20 monkeys. They started wandering into her property a few months ago.Pic: ST - 233 words
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Article, Illustration298 2001-01-29 5 Ceremony to purify ground held CONSTRUCTION of a $5 mil lion Hindu temple in Sengkang is expected to begin early next year and be completed about a year later, Mr Ajaib Haridass, chairman of the Hindu Advisory Board, said yesterday. “A multi-purpose hallPic: ST - 298 words
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Article, Illustration61 2001-01-29 5 Don't forget your brolly when you're off to g lunch. You'll probably need it, what with the showers which are expected around the island. Temperatures will hit a high of3o°C. High tide will reach 2.9 m at 1.39 pm. Your weather girl is Streats reader CherylPic: Drew Fritz - 61 words
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Article, Illustration125 2001-01-29 5 PRESIDENT SR Nathan yesterday inaugurated the $4 million Sri Mariamman Temple’s Multi Purpose Centre. Situated at 244, South Bridge Road, between Pagoda and Temple Streets in the heart of Chinatown, the centre houses an auditorium, a large multi-pur-pose hall and a dining hall. The multi-purpose hall, located onPic: Charles Ng - 125 words
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Article56 2001-01-29 5 From this month You don't need to open an investment account with an agent bank if you are using your CPF Special Account savings for investments. Under the CPFIS-SA, you can invest in fixed deposits, bonds issued or guaranteed by the Singapore Government, deferred annuities and endowment-insurance policies, and some56 words
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Article53 2001-01-29 5 Remember If you're still in a festive mood, hop on down to the Chinese Garden and be 'blessed' by 10,000 red-hot Fu (Mandarin for luck) flags. Who knows, the luck might come in handy during those mahjong sessions at your relatives'homes! Till Feb 4: 8.30 a- spm (Mon- Fri), 8.3053 words
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Article52 2001-01-29 5 Catch Yishun Junior College's staging ofTenessee Williams'classic tale of love and deceit tonight at the Jubilee Hall. Be prepared fora roller<oaster ride with A Streetcar Named Desire and a sensual protagonist named Blanche. Tonight and tomorrow night at Bpm. Tickets at $l5 sold at all Sistic outlets.52 words
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Article38 2001-01-29 4 Streats is pleased to publish your views. To be heard, email us at streats@sph.com.sg or write to The Editor, Streats, 82 Genting Lane, Singapore *****7. You should include your name, district number and contact number.38 words
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Article184 2001-01-29 4 WAN Kong Mun’s suggestion in Streats (Jan 22) to reduce the speed limit for motorcycles to 50kmh is way off the point. As an experienced motorcyclist I think the problem lies with the quite appalling standard of private car driving in Singapore. If anyone184 words
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Article63 2001-01-29 4 I STRONGLY disagree with Mr Wan Kong Mun’s suggestion to reduce the speed limit of motorcycles to 50kmh. Does he know that car drivers too can be dangerous as road users? I have witnessed an inconsiderate car driver purposely cornering a poor motorcyclist while overtaking him.63 words
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Article115 2001-01-29 4 ON Saturday, Jan 20 at 12.20 pm, when I took bus No 852 to Yishun, I witnessed something extraordinary. The Trans-Island bus driver named Ah Ong kindly helped a blind, middle-aged woman to alight at the right place after she had alighted at a wrong bus stop.115 words
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166 2001-01-29 7 -afp TAIPEI A group of environmental activists plans to launch a 30-hour sit-in outside the Taiwan parliament today, it was learned yesterday. The group, comprising academics, power experts and women activists, supports the Democratic Progressive Party government’s decision to scrap a new nuclear power-afp - 166 words
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117 2001-01-29 7 AP JAKARTA Authorities have told people living near an active volcano that they should stay ready for an emergency evacuation. Activity at Mount Merapi in Java had reduced in the previous 12 hours, but it could erupt at any time, vulcanologist Syamsul Rizal said yesterday.– AP - 117 words
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321 2001-01-29 8 -AFP Mainland Chinese complain they are paid less than local Chinese HONGKONG Complaints about racism have cast a shadow on Hongkong’s reputation. Its equal opportunities commission has reported an alarming increase in complaints. “It’s only the tip of the iceberg. In the year 2000 there-AFP - 321 words
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Article34 2001-01-29 8 gofiqure^ During 1999,18,928 tonnes of vegetables and fruits were produced in Singapore. The orchid and ornamental plant industry also exported $4O million worth of cut orchids and ornamental plants (including aquatic plants).34 words
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Article69 2001-01-29 8 Reuters DUBAI- An Iraqi national tried to hijack a Gulf Air flight from Hongkong to Abu Dhabi via Bangkok but was overpowered by crew members, reports said yesterday. The hijacker pulled out a knife and threatened to take over flight GF 153 three hours before it– Reuters - 69 words
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Article72 2001-01-29 8 -AFP TOKYO Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad has urged Myanmar’s military junta to hold a general election in a few years, a Japanese paper said yesterday. He told the Mainichi Shimbun during an interview on Jan 20 that he had advised General Than, -AFP - 72 words
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Article44 2001-01-29 8 -AFP MANILA Philippine prosecutors will pursue corruption charges against ousted leader Joseph Estrada, but sending him into foreign exile would be his decision, said President Gloria Arroyo yesterday. “That would be Mr Estrada’s call. It’s his call,” she said. -afp-AFP - 44 words
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Article68 2001-01-29 8 -AFP MANILA Philippine rebels have offered to release an abducted army major and a police chief inspector if President Gloria Arroyo is willing to negotiate. Leftist leader Satur Ocampo said yesterday that a leader of the New People’s Army had told him that they were willing to-AFP - 68 words
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305 2001-01-29 9 Reuters BHUJ, India Fresh tremors hit western India yesterday, two days after an earthquake killed 15,000 people. In Bhuj, some 20km from the epicentre of the quake, there was panic as the ground convulsed. There were fears of disease spreading as bodies began– Reuters - 305 words
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268 2001-01-29 9 Reuters DAVOS, Switzerland Police beat back a protest against the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in the ski resort of Davos on Saturday but anti-glob-alisation protests spread to other Swiss cities. Four cars were set on fire during protests in Zurich by– Reuters - 268 words
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125 2001-01-29 9 -AFP AHMEDABAD A boy born at the same time as a massive earthquake struck Gujarat has been named Bhukamp or “Earthquake” by his parents. The baby was born in Ahmedabad at 8.46 am local time on Friday when a massive quake measuring up to-AFP - 125 words
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Article, Illustration568 2001-01-29 11 Yvonne Kwok - by by Yvonne Kwok Behind her sugar and spice facade, songbird Stephanie Sun is a no-nonsense young woman who knows what she wants CLOSE your eyes and imagine Stephanie Sun in a revealing outfit and looking like Karen Mok. Because if there isSSO" ;Bc: Choo Chwee hua - 568 words
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Article, Illustration271 2001-01-29 18 Reuters MELBOURNE Defending champion Andre Agassi lifted his third Australian Open title yesterday, ruthlessly brushing aside Frenchman Arnaud Clement 6-4,6-2,6-2 to confirm his place among the greats of tennis. The sixth seed dominated a one-sided men’s singles final to claim his seventh Grand Slam crown and snuff out Clement’s– Reuters; Pic: AP - 271 words
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Article, Illustration171 2001-01-29 19 -AP SALT LAKE CITY Tim Dun can is on a roll. He had 33 points and 10 rebounds while Derek Anderson scored 22 points and Terry Porter added a season-high 17 as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Utah Jazz 99-86 on Saturday.-AP; Pic: AP - 171 words
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Article, Illustration282 2001-01-29 19 Reuters LONDON Lowly Tranmere Rovers stole the FA Cup limelight from illustrious neighbour Liverpool when it defeated fellow-Merseyside club Everton 3-0 away in the tournament’s fourth round on Saturday. It was a dreadful day for Everton fans as they saw bitter rival Liverpool win 2-0 at– Reuters; Pic: AFP; Pic: Reuters - 282 words
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Miscellaneous392 2001-01-29 12 m Your Daily Horoscope AQUARIUS JAN 20- FEB 18 by Kelli Fox at Astrology.com GEMim MAY 21 JUN 21 Respect what others have to say rather than trying to prove them wrong. Join a mailing list or post to a news group. Socialise with your neighbour. picrPS S skS? Ssss392 words
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Miscellaneous241 2001-01-29 14 zt MONDAY Q 29 January 2001 IMM *gK I I fjO ii 1111 o I S Hnl wm# i j The author. Born In 1954 in Kaoshtung, Taiwan, Lin Cheng Te is one of the country's most Zhen and Shake You Down. Hurry up Run! Excuse m What’s f>, every-241 words
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