Streats, 26 June 2003

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1 76 Streats
  • 10 1 Streats THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2003 E-mail: streats@sph.com.sg mita <p) m/03/2003
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  • 657 1  -  Saudi Arabia suspends 1,000 clerics, sends them for retraining By f Khushwant Singh MUSLIM clerics in Saudi Arabia will not be allowed to preach unless they promote moderation and reject extremist interpretations of the Quran. Saudi authorities have suspended more than 1,000 Muslim preachers and
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    • 29 1 BUT MENTION GIRLS AND HE BLUSHES, SAYS ADAM HASHIDY PAGE 69 DON’T BEUEVE THIS E-MAIL 'Original message sent by Dato’ Dr Jemilah Mahmood, Gleneagles Hospital’ rHut j s Holdings
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  • Morning Rush
    • 456 2  -  China property market meltdown fears emerge as economy looks set to steam ahead Chug Kong Ho MR Jonathan Anderson, the head of Asia-Pacific economic affairs at ÜBS, sounded effusive when he told USA Today: “China is rising like a rocket.” He is not alone in voicing
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    • 521 3  -  Letter purportedly from Gleneagles warns people against flu remedies By Shervin Seah MUSIC teacher Cecilia Fung, 39, received a message from a friend some months ago advising her to be careful about taking cough and cold medicatiorl because it could cause women to suffer stroke.
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    • 368 4 Reuters PARIS France may pass a new law to ban Muslim veils and other religious symbols in public schools and buildings if people do not respect the republic’s secular policies, Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin said on Tuesday.
      – Reuters; AFP  -  368 words
    • 545 4  -  Choong Choon Yee MR WH Tan, 50, is just five years away from collecting his CPF money. But he wishes he could get some of it now. He was retrenched from his $4,000-a-month IT consultant job more than a year ago and his
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    • 116 6 BUZZSTOP WAGE cuts may be looming at PSA Corporation four months after the port operator laid off nearly 500 employees. Sources told The Straits Times yesterday that management would be likely to take the lead in the wagerestructuring exercise. However, PSA Corp chairman
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    • Article, Illustration
      44 6 Two contestants competing in the Fencing World Championship in Havana, Cuba on Tuesday. Christoph Marik (right) from Austria takes on Andres Carrillo from Cuba in the men's individual epee fencing event. Marik won the gold medal and Carrillo the silver Reuters
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    • 154 6 Girl, 16, loses s3sk TWO secondary schoolboys, both 16, preyed on their classmate’s sympathy, cheating her of $35,000 by claiming that one of them was critically ill and needing money to pay hospital bills. On one occasion, one boy allegedly claimed he was coughing up
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    • 142 6 Attacks in Israel -AFP MEMBERS of three leading Palestinian factions have drafted a truce. The draft, which still has to be ratified, was hammered out at a meeting in Damascus last week of representatives from Mr Yasser Arafat’s Fatah faction and the exiled leadership of the hardline
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    • 149 6 Playboy economic index “BOOM or bust” may take on new meaning as researchers theorise a link between US economic conditions and subtle changes in Playboy centrefold physiques, Reuters Health reported. According to researchers, a comparison of the faces and figures of Playmates of the
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    • 93 6 DR MANSOOR Abdul Jalil, 32, has become the first Malay-Muslim to receive the Singapore Youth Award for science and technology. The physics lecturer with the National University of Singapore told The Straits Times that he was honoured to receive the award, the highest recognition here for
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    • 75 6 SMELLY socks could one day be just a nasty memory thanks to nanotechnology the science of manipulating atoms to create materials. Scientists from Hanyang University in Seoul have discovered a method of impregnating silver particles into the polypropylene widely used in textiles, which give it “excellent”
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    • 89 6 Reuters US TROOPS arrested former Iraqi information minister Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf at a road block in a Baghdad suburb, reported Britain’s Daily Mirror yesterday. The ex-minister, dubbed “Comical Ali” for proclaiming the defeat of US forces even as they moved into Baghdad, had been hiding out at
      . – Reuters  -  89 words
    • 100 6 MALAYSIA has passed a law on mandatory national service but not before bowing to public pressure over a contentious clause. The clause that was dropped makes it an offence to incite people to oppose national service, and evade duties and liabilities under the programme, The Straits
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  • Financial
    • 412 8 Wire services SINGAPORE Star Hub Cable Vision (SCV) yesterday denied allegations by rival Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (Sing Tel) that it had breached a cable agreement and vowed to “rigorously defend” itself against the claim. “SCV did not breach the agreement with Sing
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    • 408 8  -  By. Janice Wong PRIVATE home buyers, responding to developers’ launches this quarter, have pushed sales volume to more than double that of the last quarter. This has led researchers at CB Richard
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    • 72 8 -AFP KUALA LUMPUR Merger talks between EON Capital and AMMB Holdings to create the country’s third largest banking group have collapsed. In a statement to the stock exchange, EON said that it had “mutually agreed with AMMB to terminate merger discussion with immediate effect”. No reasons were
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    • 94 8 Reuters SINGAPORE Marine services provider Ezra Holdings said yesterday that it plans to launch an initial public offering (IPO). Ezra said in preliminary filing with the Monetary Authority of Singapore that it will offer 28 million new shares. It did not set a price for the issue.
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    • 100 8 Bloomberg HONG KONG Hotel operators are forging ahead with expansion plans in Asia. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel said that it will expand to Beijing and Tokyo for the first time under a plan to almost double the number of Asia hotels under management. Other hotel groups are also
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    • 133 10 Bloomberg SINGAPORE KDDI Corp, Japan’s second-biggest cellphone service provider, has sold its 1.24 per cent stake in Sing Tel, raising US$l95 million (Ss34o million), reports said. Sing Tel shares fell 3.8 per cent to $1.54. The sale, at $1.53 a share, or a 4.4
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    • 348 10 Reuters KUALA LUMPUR Malaysian tycoon Ananda Krishnan yesterday played down investor concerns about his company Tanjong pic’s surprise plan to build a mock tropical resort in Germany. News about Tanjong’s plan drove the stock down by 6 per cent to a one-month low on Monday as
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    • 392 12 Bloomberg SEATTLE XO Communications has raised to US$495 million (SsB6l million) its offer to buy Global Crossing’s bank debts, in a bid to win control of the bankrupt network operator and scuttle a previous sale agreement. Singapore’s ST Telemedia holds exclusive rights to take over
      – Bloomberg  -  392 words
    • 324 12 STI: 1,462.57 1.64 Reuters SHARES finished mixed yesterday as investors refrained from buying heavily ahead of the US Federal Reserve interest rate decision today. The Straits Times Index ended down 0.11 per cent, or 1.64 points, at 1,462.57. But gainers swamped losers 220 to 81 amid
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    • 24 12 AS AT JUNE 25 US$: 551.740 Ss: RM2.184 552.897 Ss: HK54.483 EURO: 552.006 Ss: 23.86 BAHT Ss: 67.50 YEN Ss: 4,728 RUPIAH
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    • 470 14 Straightforward Swanson seen as ailing defence contractor’s saviour Bloomberg LEXINGTON, Massachusetts Raytheon Co’s president and next chief executive, Mr William Swanson, was a plant manager here in 1983 when he was assigned to fix the company’s Patriot anti-missile system. The first three units off the production line
      – Bloomberg; Bloomberg News  -  470 words
    • 408 16 Manufacturer wants to turn town into SME launchpad Reuters HIGASHIOSAKA, Japan As a small boy, Mr Toyohiko Aoki watched in awe when a newsreel showed the Soviet Union’s Sputnik satellites being fired into space in the *****. Almost half a century later, the owner of an aircraft
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  • Global
    • 339 18 US gives ssb in aid over five years, but sorry, no warplanes Reuters CAMP DAVID US President George W Bush has praised visiting Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf as a “courageous leader” who had offered “essential” help in the US anti-terror campaign. And Mr Bush’s reward for him:
      – Reuters; AFP  -  339 words
    • 211 18 JAKARTA A businessman has filed a civil suit against a newspaper, seeking financial compensation of US$l5l million (***** million) for news articles on him and his companies since 1999. Mr Marimutu Sinivasan is suing Kompas, its founder Jakob Oetama and chief editor Soeryopratomo over
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    • 314 21 It’s a variation of sleepwalking, say researchers in Canada SYDNEY The oft-used euphemism, “I slept with her last night,” has taken on a new meaning. Now it seems that there are people who can actually have sex while they are asleep. Canadian medical researchers have discovered an intriguing condition,
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    • 405 22 Europeans want proof‘Frankenstein foods’ safe to eat Wire services LONDON A transatlantic storm is brewing over genetically modified (GM) crops with the US extolling the benefits of biotechnology and Europeans insisting on proof that “Frankenstein foods” really are safe to eat. In the latest salvo
      – Wire services; AFP  -  405 words
    • 349 23 BEIJING One issue that has contributed to a strained relationship between India and China is New Delhi’s granting of political asylum in 1959 to Tibet’s spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama. But the Dalai Lama may soon lose favour
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    • 167 23 Reuters BANGKOK The Thai military is putting some of Bangkok’s stray dogs to work in fighting crime and terrorism. Fifty strays have been trained to, for example, sniff out illegal drugs along the volatile border with Myanmar. One of them, scruffy, ginger-haired
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  • Vocal
    • 629 24 WE refer to “Ease public transport regulations” (Streats, June 12), a letter by Mr Yak Chin Hua. We would like to thank Mr Yak for his feedback, and take this opportunity to address the issues that were raised. Currently, two major bus operators provide
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    • 123 24 SBS Transit’s decision to bypass Buangkok and Woodleigh MRT stations on its NEL route is a disappointment not only to the residents of the two housing estates but also to commuters in general. The Land Transport Authority built the line and awarded the running of NEL to
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    • 400 26 I REFER to “Confused by flashing lights” (Streats, June 19), a letter by Mr Yuen Ka Wei. Emergency vehicles such as ambulances, fire engines and police cars are equipped with sirens and flashing lights to alert road users to their presence. The siren and flashing
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    • 77 26 TWO ministers are against a five-day working week because, they say, there is a need for Singapore to operate around the clock and for us to work harder to emerge from this economic slump. I believe it can be done with a five-day week just by working
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    • 55 26 IN our report, “Stand up for your IP rights” (Streats, June 25), we wrongly said that tougher intellectual property laws include “significant and wilful copyright infringement” being upgraded from a criminal offence to a civil offence. It should be from a civil offence to a criminal offence. We are
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  • Comment
    • 716 50  -  By] NG KING KANG Lianhe Zaobao YOU can lose touch with your feelings as time passes. I used to be a real stickler about certain issues, principles. But I have mellowed and am no longer the stick-in-the-mud that I once was. Do you
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  • Medical
    • 303 52 LAT- WP HARTFORD, Connecticut The big screen explodes with a lot of violent, unhealthy behaviour. But making the use of sunglasses chic may be Hollywood’s biggest contribution to the well-being of moviegoers. Heroes in The Matrix Reloaded, Terminator 3 and Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle all wear them.
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      • 647 60  -  By Amy Van EVER had one of those moments when you felt a sudden craving for a comforting, homely meal? Well, I was hankering for exactly that on the day of my visit to Peach Garden. And I got more than I expected. The restaurant didn’t serve just
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      • 494 61  -  By Gregory Leow FRIED carrot cake with homemade XO sauce, anyone? Or how about some shark’s bone soup with bee hoon, bittergourd and fish head. If you think these dishes sound a little unusual, you’re right. They are just some of the innovative dishes that have become a
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        • 120 62 GET acquainted with another talented Shankar, Mamata, the niece of sitar maestro Ravi. Norah Jones’ cousin is a prominent dancer, choreographer and film actress. She is the daughter of Uday, one of India’s most famous dancers. She has appeared in several movies in her native country, including
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        • 124 62 TAIWANESE group Machi is bringing its brand of hiphop music to Singapore this weekend. The group, which has taken Asia by storm with its unique brand of Hokkien rap, consists of ex-LA Boyz Jeff Huang and Steven Lin and their cousins Edward Huang, Kenny Chou and
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        • 100 62 IF slapstick humour is your cup of tea, then look no further than the Singapore Indoor Stadium this Saturday night. Titled The Best One, this will be popular Taiwanese host and singer Jacky Wu’s first-ever concert in Singapore. It will also feature his wacky sidekicks, Kang
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    • 242 65  -  DVDs by Yvonne Kwok THE ANIMATRIX ooo©® REVIEW STUNNING artwork and surreal settings make The Animatrix a collector’s item for any serious fan of anime (Japanese animation). Set in the world of The Matrix, the nine short stories in the DVD deal with life within the Matrix
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    • 109 67 Wimbledon weather is a standing joke, with its image of fans huddling under umbrellas in the forlorn hope that play might start. In fact, only 30 whole days have been lost to rain since 1877. One London bookmaker is offering odds of 8-1 that it will
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        48 67 SCHMOOV! Tomorrow, 9pm onwards Bar Opium Indochine Waterfront Start the weekend with Schmoov! who are Andre Bonsor (keyboards), John Buckby (sequenser/ DJ), Andrew Tytherleigh (bass), Ben Martin (saxophone) and Owen Rourke (vocals). Their style is a mix of live and electronic music, resulting in sax-fuelled house tunes.
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      • 49 67 LANDSCAPES Saturday, Bpm The Substation Guinness Theatre Tickets at s2sfrom the box office (call 6337-7535) In this solo performance, Elizabeth de Roza demonstrates the dynamics of movement, as well as the relationship between the body and its surrounding landscapes. There will be a discussion session after the performance.
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    • 165 67 If you wish to have your event highlighted in Happenin’, e-mail Streats at streats@sph.com.sg or fax 6319-8191. Please check with organisers for latest status of events. Aerobics Step Kickboxing Pila t e s Parco Bugis Junction Tel: 6336 6822 Cineleisure Orchard Tiong Bahru Plaza Bugis Village Orchard MRT Station Tel:
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    • 446 69  -  Dashing Baihakki wants to play in SEA Games S-League savvy By ADAM HASHIDY MENTION girls, and he blushes. Geylang United’s ace defender Baihakki Khaizan (right) is uncomfortable with the fairer sex. Yet, the tall, dark and handsome footballer is not short of admirers. He is the
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    • 113 69 SEMBAWANG v YOUNG LIONS 1X2 Sembawang 1.53 Draw 3.65 Young Lions 4.95 1/2 GOAL Sembawang 1 1/2 goals) 2.60 Young Lions (+11/2 goals) 1.40 TOTAL GOALS 0 goal 8.50 1 goal 4.30 2 goals 3.70 3 goals 3.90 4 goals 5.40 5 goals 8.50 6 goals 16.00 7
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    • 282 69 TODAY: Team news: Sembawang New Thai signing Pravit Prisantara may debut; Young Lions Rosman Sulaiman, Asrin Shariff, Khairani Sanuci, Norfahazly Kamsan injured. Team progress: Sembawang LWLDLL; Young Lions WLLLLL Last season: NA This season: Young Lions 0 Sembawang 0 (Sembawang won 8-7 on penalties) Verdict: Sembawang 2 Young
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      487 71  -  SEA Games chef-de-mission Niam has high hopes By Lim Han Ming NIAM Chiang Meng is confident that his first outing as chef-de-mission of the South-East Asia (SEA) Games in December will be a success. At the 2001 SEA Games in Malaysia, the Republic’s athletes won 22 gold
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    • 162 71 -AFP BERLIN Vitali Klitschko plans to challenge the decision in his world heavyweight boxing championship defeat to Britain’s Lennox Lewis in Los Angeles. The Ukrainian was leading 58-56 on all three judges’ cards when referee Lou Moret stopped his World Boxing Council fight before the seventh
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    • 385 73 Man United No 2 moves to Madrid for two seasons Wire services MADRID Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Queiroz has agreed a deal to become coach of Real Madrid for the next two seasons, Spanish media reported yesterday. Real made the surprise decision on Monday not
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    • 433 74 Adoring French see Henry as face of country’s soccer Wire services LYON, France Thierry Henry (left) once used to be able to bring an entire stadium to its feet, clapping and bellowing his name, by scoring a goal for his team. Today, he gets the same response just
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    • 270 74 Wire services WIMBLEDON Roger Federer became the first of the leading men’s players to book his place in the third round at Wimbledon. He raced to a straight sets win over Austrian No 1 Stefan Koubek yesterday. The Swiss fourth seed won 7-5, 6-1, 6-1
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