Streats, 21 April 2001
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Title Section22 2001-04-21 1 STREATS Treats for the Streets SATURDAY 21 April 2001 1 Another quality publication of Singapore Press Holdings E-mail: streats@sph.com.sg MITA (P) 103/06/200022 words
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Article, Illustration729 2001-04-21 1 SARAH NG - e-voting Safe secure Auditor-Gen willmonitor; willbem^fUme by SARAH NG WHEN voters in selected constituencies cast their ballots electronically in the coming general election, they can be sure that e-voting will be secret and safe, just as in the paper ballot system. Mr Wong Kan Seng, Minister of Home Affairs, told729 words
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Article154 2001-04-21 1 CHILDREN will be protected from abusive parents under the Children and Young Persons (Amendment), which was passed in Parliament yesterday. Those suspected of emotional abuse would now be taken for assessment and treatment if their parents ignore instructions from Ministry of Community Development and Sports officials154 words
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267 2001-04-21 2 SARAH NG - Parents, play your part or be fined Tackling delinquents reports by SARAH NG PARENTS should take more responsibility for their delinquent children and participate in the process of rehabilitating them. The Children and Young Persons (Amendment) Bill 2001 passed yesterday will see that this is done. Said Mr Abdullah Tarmugi,267 words
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142 2001-04-21 2 Protecting the children THE identities of children or young persons involved in court proceedings will be protected from all media reporting. Currently, there is no provision to guard their identities under the Children and Young Persons Act or the Penal Code. The142 words
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Article52 2001-04-21 2 Where do you draw the line between abuse and discipline? Where do you draw the line between accidental, what is accidental and what is wilful? ...to make sure that we approach the problem holistically...we look at each issue in context. Minister of Community Development and Sports52 words
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Article267 2001-04-21 2 ideas&answers Help look for maids Q: The Manpower Ministry help locate runaway maids since foreign maid levies are paid? Opposition MP (Hougang) Mr Low Thia Khiang A: The foreign maid levy is used for other reasons, not to help employers locate runaway maids. They can go to their267 words
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138 2001-04-21 2 THE Monthly Variable Component (MVC) has been better received in unionised companies, said Manpower Minister Dr Lee Boon Yang. A ministry survey has found that 29 per cent of unionised companies adopted the MVC by the end of last year. On average, these companies set138 words
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Article111 2001-04-21 2 JUNIOR and middle-level executives without substantial managerial responsibilities can join rank-and-file unions on an individual basis. The government has accepted the recommendation by the Tripartite Committee on Union Representation of Executives set up in 1999, and the Industrial Relations Act will be amended accordingly. Presently, this111 words
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Article80 2001-04-21 2 THE cleanliness of public places are still monitored by ENV officers, even though cleaning jobs have been contracted to the private sector. This is because the Environment Ministry (ENV) is responsible for keeping public roads and walkways clean and maintained, said Senior Minister of State (Environment)80 words
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Article, Illustration409 2001-04-21 3 TODAY is Saturday. As you go about enjoying your weekend with family and friends, pause for a while and spare a thought for a poor little girl on a hospital bed. And maybe say a prayer. According to an AP report, eleven-month-old Ganga ShresthaPic:AP - 409 words
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Article100 2001-04-21 3 -AFP HONGKONG Tvo Singaporean men were arrested at Hongkong’s international airport after being caught with skg of methamphetamine hydrochloride, customs said yesterday. The two men, aged 27 and 40, were arrested on Thursday at Chek Lap Kok airport on their way to Malaysia-AFP - 100 words
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Article, Illustration85 2001-04-21 3 Our weather girl says There'll be showers with thunder over many areas in the late morning and afternoon. But don't let the rain get to you. Enjoy a relaxing day at home reading a novel, watching some rented videos 6T simply catching up on your sleep. Temperatures will y rangePic: Francis Lee - 85 words
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Article64 2001-04-21 3 Your water bill will include GST, but your utilities bill will not be higher. The GST will apply to the sanitary appliance and waterborn fees in your bill, but the PUB will reduce the fees so that the bill's total will show no increase. Utilities bills sent64 words
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Article65 2001-04-21 3 Check this out Nowhere to go tonight? How about catching a free concert by an all-girl a capella group? Nanu performs at the Toa Payoh Town Centre Amphitheatre, next to the library from 7.30pm-8.30pm. Look out for recent hits like You Drive Me Crazy and Breathless. Also watch Zaßick Dance65 words
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Article, Illustration304 2001-04-21 4 DEEPAVIJIYASINGAM - reports by DEEPAVIJIYASINGAM HE told a 19-year-old girl that he was a talent scout to lure her into allowing him to take nude photographs of her. Then, without her knowledge, he uploaded the pictures onto the Internet. Yesterday,304 words
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Article143 2001-04-21 4 A 21-YEAR-OLD Indonesian maid was sentenced to three months’jail yesterday for negligently causing the death of See Yong Zhao, a two-year-old boy she was looking after. The incident took place at about 9.30 am on Jan 10, at the See family’s flat in Woodlands Drive143 words
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Article, Illustration182 2001-04-21 4 WINSTON CHONG - by WINSTON CHONG A FATHER and son went to a coffeeshop to settle a business dispute with a rival tow truck company but walked right into an ambush. Last Tliesday, the Tans were invited to a 24hour coffeeshop at Block 475, Choa Chu Kang Avenue 3 for aPic: Shin Min Daily News - 182 words
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292 2001-04-21 5 -AP, i Reuters BANGKOK Thailand’s gold fever continues despite disappointment three days ago when a purported treasure find turned out to be a scam. Buddhist monk Luangta Maha Bau will today donate a tonne of gold to the government-AP, i; Reuters - 292 words
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205 2001-04-21 5 -Reuters, ,AFP Japanese officials bereaved families were disappointed yesterday when the Navy failed to tell them if JHe skipper of a US sub Evolved in a fatal collision Mth a Japanese ship would be c ourt martialled. Nine crew members of the Hhime Maru were-Reuters,; ,AFP - 205 words
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Article, Illustration116 2001-04-21 5 Reuters PINGTUNG Taiwan’s military practised how to repel a Chinese invasion yesterday just days ahead of a diplomatically explosive US decision on which advanced weapons to sell to the island. Tvo F-5E fighters armed with Taiwan-made missiles and Cobra helicopters carrying US-made Hellfire missiles attacked– Reuters; Pic: AFP - 116 words
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137 2001-04-21 5 'Role model' gives up 23 years later Reuters HONGKONG Tlventy -three later, he turned himself in and was jailed. Tlmg Kam-hon, 54, jumped bail when he was facing drugtrafficking charges in 1977, but recently decided to take the punishment for his crime to set an example for his 34-year-old son.– Reuters - 137 words
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Article92 2001-04-21 5 Reuters BEIJING US officials left China yesterday after prickly talks on the spy plane row produced little more than accusations. Strained relations will now be tested even further by a looming US decision on arms sales to Taiwan. Adding to the tension, Taiwan’s military began annual war– Reuters - 92 words
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Article88 2001-04-21 5 -AP SYDNEY Embarrassed politicians apologised yesterday to a boy accused of plotting a massacre at a Sydney high school, and a press secretary resigned over the incident. The New South Wales state government said its claims the 15-year-old boy had a gun were untrue. But the government-AP - 88 words
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Article76 2001-04-21 5 -AP HONGKONG-A 10-year-old boy was taken into care after his father failed to collect him at Hongkong airport on Wednesday. The boy, surnamed Mui, was put on a Toronto-Hongkong flight alone by his mother, officials said yesterday. United Airlines General Manager Henry Ma said: “We successfully-AP - 76 words
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Article96 2001-04-21 5 -AP KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia has evacuated the families of staff at a consulate in volatile Indonesian Borneo, citing safety fears because of tensions over alleged mistreatment of an Indonesian maid in Malaysia. But Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar denied reports that the consulate in Pontianak, the capital-AP - 96 words
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Article81 2001-04-21 5 -AP SYDNEY-A woman was receiving medical treatment yesterday after her picture appeared in newspapers wrongly identifying her as the alleged murderer of four infant children. The Sydney Morning Herald issued a statement saying that it“profoundly regrets” the error. The Herald said it would publish an apology in-AP - 81 words
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243 2001-04-21 6 Reuters Lawsuits allege link between handphone use and risk of brain damage WASHINGTON Class action lawsuits have been filed against some of the biggest names in the handphone industry. The lawsuits allege links between handphones and possible– Reuters - 243 words
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Article141 2001-04-21 6 BOURNEMOUTH Carl Filer landed a job at a B&Q store here and became the star employee within a week only to be sacked by a computer. Stunned salesman Carl, 18, got the boot when a“Big Brother” program overruled his boss at a branch of the DIY141 words
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Article57 2001-04-21 6 -AFP Most open economy Hongkong has the world's freest economy, followed by Singapore and New Zealand, the Cato Institute reported in Washington on Thursday. The US dropped from fourth to fifth place and Britain took fourth spot on the table of 123 of the world's economies, according to-AFP - 57 words
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Article, Illustration50 2001-04-21 6 SAVE THE TRIBES: Cacique Raony, leader of the Txhukarramae tribe, attends a ceremony to honour Brazil's indigenous people, in Brasilia on Thursday. Over 500 Indians representing 80 tribes marched in the capital to protest discrimination and protection against loggers and miners who invade Indian lands pic: ap Pic:APPic:AP - 50 words
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Article106 2001-04-21 6 LONDON A letter believed to be written by Jack the Ripper was made public on Thursday, the Mirror website reported yesterday. The misspelt scrawl sent to the head of a pathology museum referred to a foiled attempt at murder by the five-time killer who terrorised Victorian106 words
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Article90 2001-04-21 6 Reuters LONDON -Three out of five British drivers stopped in a survey believe that “Beware of Cattle” road signs indicate areas infected with foot-and-mouth disease. The survey by the RAC Foundation found that half of all British motorists are baffled by road signs. Only one– Reuters - 90 words
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Article57 2001-04-21 6 Reuters LONDON London’s Underground, the world’s oldest subway, will come up roses when air freshener is introduced next week. London has imported a powerful perfume, called Madeleine, from the Paris Metro, named after one of the smelliest stations in Paris, Britain’s Times newspaper reported yesterday. Platforms will– Reuters - 57 words
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Article57 2001-04-21 6 -AFP VIENNA Three Austrian schoolboys were arrested on Thursday after authorities discovered they were planning to kill three teachers and their principal, a police spokesman said. The three 15-year-olds all confessed, and revealed they had been looking for a gun. They had been disciplined for-AFP - 57 words
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Article, Illustration163 2001-04-21 9 $0.*****14 for plagiarism Reuters ANKARA It started as a hobby. And landed him in trouble. Actually, just a teeny weeny bit of trouble. We’re talking about former Turkish president and military coup leader Kenan Evren who has been ordered to pay one Turkish lira ($0.*****14)– Reuters; PirfiM - 163 words
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Article127 2001-04-21 9 -AFP Hongkong Pamela Pak, Hongkong’s leading agony aunt, is facing her own life crisis: Three months in jail for tax evasion. The host of one of the territory’s most-popu-lar radio shows was sentenced on Thursday but released on bail pending an appeal. Magistrate Paul Kelly-AFP - 127 words
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Article, Illustration133 2001-04-21 9 Reuters TAIPEI Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian put his legs and bicycle to good use by cycling to work yesterday. He was hoping to raise environmental awareness for this weekend’s Earth Day. Despite the drizzle, he pedalled cheerfully, waving to passers-by as cycling bodyguards, police cars– Reuters - 133 words
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Article323 2001-04-21 9 1.4 m in legal fees -AFP MIAMI Lawyers who defended US president George W Bush in the vote battle against his Democratic rival A 1 Gore are wondering when they will see their money. The reason: They have not yet been paid for their-AFP - 323 words
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Article, Illustration582 2001-04-21 11 Yvonne Kwok - She's the star of Avatar, the locally produced sci-fi movie with Joan Chen among the cast. While Joan's role was written especially for her, what does Genevieve O'Reilly have that allows her to take centre stage? by Yvonne Kwok THE press release read “Featuring an international cast... withPic: S Sugumaran - 582 words
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Article, Illustration295 2001-04-21 14 POP diva Anita Sarawak is all set to give marriage a fourth try. Her beau: Her personal manager Martin Cox, who is from London. Although no date has been fixed yet, Anita told Malaysian newspaper Harian Metro that she plans to marry in Malaysia295 words
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Article, Illustration83 2001-04-21 14 9pm, HBO (SCV 60) A multi-Emmy winner based on an autobiography of Dorothy Dandridge (Halle Berry) the first black actress to win a Best Actress nomination in 1954 for the movie Carmen Jones. The film depicts the racism in Hollywood in the 1940 s and *****, when83 words
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Article57 2001-04-21 14 10pm, V V Entertainment (SCV 56) He’s a practical man, she’s a hopeless romantic. They hate each other’s methods in handling matters, but when destiny steps in, there is simply no stopping the fiery relationship between the two. Things get even steamier when you realise it stars Andy57 words
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Article111 2001-04-21 18 ATHLETICS -AP BEIJING China has banned three runners and a race walker from competing for two years after they tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs, the government sports administration said yesterday. Distance runners Yin Lili and Song Liqing, sprinter Cui Danfeng and walker Liu Yunfeng were-AP - 111 words
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Article, Illustration299 2001-04-21 18 SIR Alex Ferguson (right) will ruthlessly rebuild Manchester United so he can retire as a Champions League winner in his native Glasgow next year. Soccemet.com reported the United boss has drawn up lists of players he considers dispensable and a shopping list in Europe (see sidebar).299 words
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Article, Illustration503 2001-04-21 19 f UEFA CUP (2nd kg semi: final) Liverpool 1 Barcelona 0 Liverpool wins 1-0 on aggregate -Reuters LIVERPOOL -Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier guided his side to its first European final in 16 years by beating Barcelona in the Uefa Cup on Thursday and admitted afterwards-Reuters; Pic: REUTERS - 503 words
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141 2001-04-21 19 Kaiserslautern 7 Alaves 4 wins 9-2 on aggregate^ Reuters KAISERSLAUTERN Alaves coach Jose Manuel Esnal made a quiet appraisal of his team after it demolished Kaiserslautern 4-1 on Thursday to reach the Uefa Cup final. “The players worked seriously for this victory,’ he said– Reuters - 141 words
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276 2001-04-21 20 IT means working together. From the government to private sector, national sports associations, athletes, parents, coaches, schools and even fans. Everyone must put his shoulder to the wheel in a spirit of co-operation and national pride. Yesterday, deputy Prime Minister Dr276 words
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Article, Illustration414 2001-04-21 20 LIM HAN MING - by I LIM HAN MING POOR Andrew Fang. While three-time Sportswoman of the Year Jing Junhong can share her unbridled joy with husband Loy Soo Han, the newly-crowned Sportsman of the Year can only watch with envy. Bowling andPic: Wu Lifer) - 414 words
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Article282 2001-04-21 20 TAN KIM HAN - Home l Marine 0 by TAN KIM HAN HE was the top local goal scorer last season. And Indra Sahdan showed just why, when he came off the bench to net the solitary matchwinner for Home United at Bishan Stadium last night. The 22-year-old came on282 words
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Miscellaneous450 2001-04-21 14 r if i •mf omnaayum nimiiiLfirmnM tuvMßnnwi Your Daily Horoscope JAN 20-FEB 18 You’re alert, happy and fully equipped. Aquarius crashes through a window of opportunity even before it fully opens. Your masterpiece is nearly done. FEB 19-MAR 20 l"N >1 N Pisces sees further into the future for what450 words
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Miscellaneous276 2001-04-21 16 The story is about. May's Dream is adapted from a popular Japanese manga about a friendship that is so chummy that the guy treats the gal as one of the chaps. In the beginning, May starts to fantasise about becoming an air stewardess but Kodak scoffs at that idea. Played276 words
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Miscellaneous283 2001-04-21 17 The story today. Since the chaos at the inn, Mao Shiba demands Wei Xiaobao to fight with dignity and without using foul language on others. Mao even offers to teach Wei gongfu, but the roguish lad declines his help. All he thinks about is the beautiful young woman he has283 words
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Miscellaneous48 2001-04-21 18 Inthelivingroom LIVE ON TV BASKETBALL NBA Play-offs IstrdGame 1 (ESPN Ch 23, April 22,12.30 am). SOCCER NTUC Income S-League: Jurong v Tampines Rovers (Sports City, 7pm). EPL: Manchester United v Manchester City (FC Ch22,6.55pm), West Ham v Leeds United (Sports City, 9.30 pm), Ipswich v Coventry (FC Ch22,9.55pm).48 words
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