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Title Section11 2005-05-26 1 TODAY /AehiaCofip incorporating ouGHtS Thursday May 26,2005 todayonline.com MICA (P) 103/07/200411 words
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Article, Illustration688 2005-05-26 1 Tor Ching Li - Tor Ching Li THREE out of four Singaporeans or the proportion who live in Housing Development Board flats will have witnessed a particular ritual at some point of time. Your Town Council develops a sudden obsession with cleanliness and more cleaners are deployed toWEE TECK HIAN - 688 words
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Article544 2005-05-26 1 Tor Ching Li - Tor Ching Li Singapore companies lack the spirit of selfless giving chingli@newstoday.com.sg SINGAPOREANS seem to know how to give to charity, each having dished out $155 on average to a charitable cause in the past year. But the corporate face of Singapore seems to be straggling544 words
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Article98 2005-05-26 1 Based on NVPC Survey 2004 VOLUNTEERISM Singapore's volunteerism rate stood at 15.2 per cent, compared to the 2002 survey figure of 14.9 per cent. Some 440,000 individuals volunteered with various charitable causes 56 per cent occasionally, 24 per cent weekly and 19 per cent monthly. In total,98 words
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Miscellaneous33 2005-05-26 1 NEWS£\yiEWS Save our shiok! Singlish and 'good' English can co-exist/4 ■Jeremy Lim On honouring Singapore's many heroes/26 Chemical fix Sumitomo to invest $308 m injurong Island plants/30 Ihaveaball IN BALI Qjiawei *W STRIKES33 words
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hot news
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Article, Illustration640 2005-05-26 2 Val Chua - Val Chua But veto power for new permanent UN members 'unrealistic' val@newstoday.com.sg SINGAPORE supports Japan in having a permanent seat in the United Nations (UN) Security Council, but it would be "unrealistic" to expect any new permanent members to be accorded veto powers, said PMAP - 640 words
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Article158 2005-05-26 2 Two-and-a-half years on, Singapore's free trade agreement with Japan saw an 1 8-per-cent rise in bilateral trade last year. But while Japanese beer exports to Singapore has risen, perhaps more goods should be included under the deal, said a member of the audience during the158 words
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Article204 2005-05-26 2 Giving his take on the trade row between the US and, Europe with China over its cheap textile exports, Mr Lee said that the issue is both economical and political. "If you are an economist, you'd take the perspective that any trade restraint is damaging.204 words
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Article, Illustration484 2005-05-26 3 Agencies Chinese efforts to curb epidemic 'under-funded' PARIS China remains ill-equipped to tackle avian flu, a top scientist said, as others said that millions of people may die if the virus triggers a global pandemic. Internationally-renowned Unites Statesbased researcher David Ho said that while– Agencies; AP - 484 words
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Article887 2005-05-26 4 Denyse Tessensohn - Denyse Tessensohn Singlish, standard English can co-exist and work together DURING this time of heightened awareness of the importance of being able to speak good standard English when required, we need to consider something that might officially border on sacrilege: The active preservation of one aspect of887 words
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Article133 2005-05-26 4 Alamak! (Malay) Expression of surprise, annoyance or incredulity Angkat: (Malay) To curry favour Belanja: (Malay) Give a treat; past tense helanjaea Buay tahan: (Hokkien/Malay) Cannot be endured Bungkus: (Malay) Take away; wrap up; bundle Buy home: (Original Singapore coinage) Takeaway Chiak: (Hokkien) Eat heartily Chin chye: (Hokkien) Slipshod; easy-going133 words
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singapore news
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356 2005-05-26 6 Channel News Asia In return, Indonesia wants rights to fly from Singapore to third country SINGAPORE and Indonesia have agreed in principle to work out a mutually-benefi-cial agreement to expand existing air rights between both countries. This follows Transport Minister Yeo Cheow Tong's meetingChannel News Asia - 356 words
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Article, Illustration114 2005-05-26 6 PHOTOS: The symbolic super-sized disc {left) is in fact the crowning zenith of the new Supreme Court building (below) that will serve as the Court of Appeal. To be completed this year, the new Supreme Court building will function as an integrated judiciaryDON WONG - 114 words
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Article71 2005-05-26 6 Channel News Asia A worker was killed and another injured in an industrial accident at Leicester Road on Wednesday. They are believed to be Thai nationals. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said a 4m by 30cm metal beam collapsed at the construction site Police believeChannel News Asia - 71 words
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Article77 2005-05-26 6 Channel News Asia Ms Ho Ching and her family have said they are deeply grateful for the kindness and condolences conveyed by friends and relatives on the death of their mother. Madam Chan Chiew Ping, who died of lung cancer on Monday She was a non-smoker. The— Channel News Asia - 77 words
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76 2005-05-26 6 Channel News Asia Singapore nas officially become a part of the Stockholm and Rotterdam agreements covering the control of organic pollutants and hazardous waste. The Stockholm Convention means Singapore has to ban 10 persistent organic pollutants. It already meets the requirements but now needs to further— Channel News Asia - 76 words
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Article75 2005-05-26 6 Channel News Asia Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts is joining hands with a leading Thai hotel and real estate developer to develop two hotel projects. One of the projects with TCC Land requires Banyan Tree to design, develop and manage a resort and spa onChannel News Asia - 75 words
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Article63 2005-05-26 6 More than 10,000 jobs will be available at the Career Choice 2005 exhibition to be held from July 15 to 17 at the Singapore Expo. Organised by Singex Exhibitions, the event will host some 280 companies and is expected to attract 150,000 visitors. Private education group63 words
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Article, Illustration456 2005-05-26 8 Lee U- Wen - Lee U-Wen NTUC Club to spend $45m on a leisure site on Sentosa beach u-wen@newstoday.com.sg THE proposed Integrated Resort on Sentosa will have a neighbour by the time it moves into its address. The NTUC Club is pumping in $45 million to develop a newSNG LI WEI - 456 words
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156 2005-05-26 8 Tor Ching Li - Tor Ching Li FIVE non-profit organisations had a taste of what it is like to pitch their cause to a corporate donor at the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) conference yesterday for a $50,000 grant. According to one of the judges,156 words
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Article, Illustration356 2005-05-26 8 Derrick A Paulo - Derrick A Paulo DAIMLERCHRYSLER, the maker of Mercedes-Benz cars, is revving up a multi-million dollar investment to take its aftersales service up a few gears. Yesterday, the German automaker's South-east Asian operations, headquartered in Singapore, announced that it would be spending one million euros ($2.09DERRICK A PAULO - 356 words
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Article, Illustration388 2005-05-26 10 Wong Fei Wan - Wong Fei Wan New chief says safety measures have now been identified, implemented fei wan@newstoday. com. sg THE new chief executive of the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said its internal investigations following the findings on the Nicoll Highway collapse would be completed soon. Speaking388 words
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Article, Illustration78 2005-05-26 10 defects included the patching up of mortar and the replacement of cracked tiles. Repairs started in October last year and ended two months later. "Our risk insurers have visited the place and we have also engaged two consultants to study the cause of the damage,78 words
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204 2005-05-26 10 Seah Slew Hua - Seah Slew Hua TWO Sing Tel franchisees, who sued the retail arm of the telecommunications giant for breach of contract, lost their final appeal in court yesterday. The former owners of mobile phone retailer Telestop and U-R First had accused Sing Tel of violating204 words
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Article, Illustration298 2005-05-26 10 Ansley Ng AT THE end of July, electronics store Audio House is set to open a 35,000-sq-ft branch at Liang Court This expansion will mark another milestone for the homegrown store, which started in 1990 when managing director Alvin Lee openedAnsley Ng; WEE TECK HIAN - 298 words
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world news
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Article, Illustration337 2005-05-26 12 AP Military denies Muslim leaders' accusation of 'diluting' Islamic community BANGKOK Thai soldiers stationed in the country's south are pursuing local Muslim women for sex, local Muslim leaders said. They said that such a trend threatens to intensify tensions that have fed the region's Islamic insurgency. LocalAP; AFP - 337 words
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164 2005-05-26 12 AFP WASHINGTON Mr Mahmud Abbas yesterday embarked on his first trip to Washington as Palestinian leader, expressing hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough with United States President George W Bush. On his wish list is a clear US commitment to the establishment ofAFP - 164 words
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Article137 2005-05-26 12 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah announced the appointment of his son, Crown Prince AlMuhtadee Billah, as senior minister in a major Cabinet revamp yesterday, triggering speculation about the succession timetable. The 58-year-old sultan, one of the world's last absolute monarchs, retained the positions137 words
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Article127 2005-05-26 12 KUCHING With many women from China engaging in vice activities in Sarawak, local police plan to bar lone women travellers from China from entering the Malaysian state. A draft of the proposal will be submitted to the state government soon, a police spokesman told The Star. Under127 words
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187 2005-05-26 14 -AP HONG KONG Hong Kong's acting leader Donald Tsang resigned to campaign for the city's top job yesterday shortly after lawmakers passed a controversial amendment to an election law that clears the way for the July 10 vote. Widely believed to be-AP - 187 words
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Article, Illustration330 2005-05-26 14 AP His views on gay marriage trigger insults galore PHNOM PENH "I thank you for insulting me," said former King Norodom Sihanouk to a critic of his support of gay marriage. He did not share any of the insulting emails with his readers,AP - 330 words
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GLOBALroundup
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Article47 2005-05-26 14 Some teenaged couples in Kedah have unwittingly become porn actors, reportea The Star. VCDs, filmed secretly while they were making out in public places behind the cover of trees, rocks and sometimes in streams, are selling like hot cakes in the state.47 words
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Article68 2005-05-26 14 AFP A liberal slathering of suntan lotion gave one woman more protection than she bargained for, allowing her to slip out of the grasp of a would-be rapist, said police in Orange County, southeast of Los Angeles. The attack took place when the woman stoppedAFP - 68 words
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Article55 2005-05-26 14 AFP Veteran Bollywood actor turned fiery politician, Mr Sunil Dutt, died of a heart attack yesterday. Mr Dutt, 75, was the minister of sports and youth affairs in India's Congress-led government and represented Mumbai in parliament. Mr Dutt is best known for his roleAFP - 55 words
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Article63 2005-05-26 14 Two women are due to make history on Dec 21 by becoming the first same-sex couple to be legally married in Britain, The Independent reported. As soon as a long-awaited law on gay weddings comes into force, Ms Debbie Gaston, a 46-year-old vicar, and63 words
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222 2005-05-26 16 -AFP LONDON Britain is suffering a sense of humour failure, with laughter levels three times lower now than 50 years ago and nearly half of all adults unable to enjoy at least one big guffaw a day, research showed on Tuesday. Money-AFP - 222 words
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GLOBALroundup
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Article42 2005-05-26 16 AFP Flash floods caused by heavy pre-mon-soon rains left more than 20,000 people marooned on Wednesday in villages in north-east Bangladesh. Fifteen villages were inundated after five river embankments were breached, said district flood relief official Saifullah Khan.AFP - 42 words
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Article32 2005-05-26 16 AFP Japan's birthrate fell to a record low of 1.28 last year, the fourth straight year it has done so, despite government efforts to turn the tide.– AFP - 32 words
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Article, Illustration376 2005-05-26 16 AFP The time is right to rejoin contest after 9-year ban, says Miss Indonesia PHUKET Indonesia hasn't sent a contestant to the Miss Universe pageant in almost a decade, since its last competitor dared to show up at the swimwear event, incurring a ban from then-PresidentAFP - 376 words
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Article, Illustration741 2005-05-26 20 Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr - Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr IN THE tortuously complex world of Indian politics, it was nigh impossible for economist-turned-politician Manmohan Singh to become the prime minister of the largest democracy in the world. Yet it happened. In the final act of the high drama in May,AFP - 741 words
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Article293 2005-05-26 22 Dr James Dobson - Dr James Dobson Tbiws by, STRESS AND THE HUMAN BODY I wonder if you've ever had an experience like the one I went through a few years ago. I'd gone to bed early one night and was lying there waiting for my wife to finish doing293 words
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Article84 2005-05-26 22 "I think, hor, no need speak good English campaign one. The gahmen must see it like two different languages. Wait we kena hilang our heritage then after a few years then gahmen say Singapore got no culture one. So, okay lah, we must speak good English when do business84 words
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Letter, Illustration669 2005-05-26 22 LEE-KENG BROWN; WANG JIAN BO; JUSTIN CHU - LEE-KENG BROWN WANG JIAN BO JUSTIN CHU Diverse views on whether the Government should offer dual citizenship I Letter fronrT China, the Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore. But as I was brought up in Singapore and regard it as my home, when the time to669 words
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191 2005-05-26 22 CHUA KIM CHOO - CHUA KIM CHOO Letter from i IT IS interesting to know that reading is being encouraged through means such as storytelling session on a train ("Come on Singapore READ!", May 25). But traditionally, libraries are where people do their reading191 words
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Letter, Illustration279 2005-05-26 24 EILLEN TAN - EILLEN TAN Allowing grandparents to adopt may alleviate problem Letter from I READ Daniel Koh Kah Soon's letter, "Encourage adoption, not abortion" (May 25), and felt a tinge of sadness. Every day, babies are being aborted while childless couples are eager to haveAFP - 279 words
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Letter, Illustration159 2005-05-26 24 JANICA CHAN - JANICA CHAN I Letter from. I RECENTLY received a notice from the Government informing me that my household has been selected as a respondent in the General Household Survey 2005. It said the questions could be answered via the Internet, over the159 words
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Article, Illustration658 2005-05-26 26 Jeremy Lim - Jeremy Lim MY MOTHER'S Day article triggered a suggestion by Today reader, Mr Lee Yeau Yin, who was a taekwondo student of my father many, many years ago. Mr Lee feels all of us have our own heroes who deserve to be honoured, and proposed658 words
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239 2005-05-26 27 DR P J JOHN - DR P J JOHN Singapore must build on worldwide acclaim for MM Lee's achievements Letter from I HAVE been receiving Time magazine regularly and was not all that surprised that Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew was chosen as one of the few Asians featured239 words
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Article, Illustration439 2005-05-26 28 JASMIN SOH - JASMIN SOH (ace in the crowd I late 40s, sister of I convict, executive LIFE has not been easy for the Soh family. All four of them one parent and three adult children suffer from chronic illnesses and disabilities, but they are close to each other439 words
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Article, Illustration773 2005-05-26 29 Derrick A Paulo - Derrick A Paulo and called various hospitals to check if his name was on their patient lists. They also called the police and made a missing person report Another sleepless night passed. The next day, as she was leaving the office in the evening, Ms SohTREVOR TAN - 773 words
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Article, Illustration379 2005-05-26 30 Val Chua in Tokyo - Val Chua in Tokyo Sumitomo to invest $308 million to build two new plants on Jurong Island val@newstoday.com.sg PROVIDING a boost to Singapore's chemicals industry, Japanese petrochemical giant Sumitomo Chemical yesterday announced that it would be investing 20 billion yen ($3OB million) to build twoBLOOMBERG - 379 words
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263 2005-05-26 30 Christie Loh - Christie Loh BELEAGUERED Citiraya Industries can breathe easier for the next two months as it scouts for a white knight The High Court yesterday granted that all legal action against Citiraya be stayed for two months except with the leave of the court.263 words
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159 2005-05-26 30 Chow Perm Nee - Chow Perm Nee AS PART of its expansion in the world's fastest-growing major economy, DBS yesterday launched its consumer banking business in China, offering personal banking services at its Shenzhen Branch. The branch is the first among DBS' three branches in China to offer159 words
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86 2005-05-26 30 Bloomberg A UNIT of Singapore-based venture capital company Xl Ventures agreed to buy Helm Holding Corp, a US company that leases rail cars, in a deal valued at US$472 million ($782 million). Orient Express Acquisition Co, a wholly-owned subsidiary of XlBloomberg - 86 words
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Article60 2005-05-26 30 Index Nikkei 225 Hang Seng All Ordinaries Taiwan Wtd Korea Comp KLCI SET Index Jakarta Comp Phils Comp Shenzhen B Mumbai Sensex Value *****.43 *****.06 4091.10 5888.53 941.30 870.10 660.18 1049.05 1869.50 235.29 6597.60 Change Pis -119.22 -157.26 -10.90 -20.57 -10.31 -14.24 -3.48 +3.90 -11.58 +1.76 +32.23 -1.0760 words
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Article36 2005-05-26 30 us$ UK£ Yen HK$ RM Euro Rupiah Baht 0.6041 0.3306 65.026 4.7 2.2956 0.48 5722.1 24.168 Peso A$ Indian Rs Won C$ Yuan NZ$ NTS 32.936 0.7916 26.282 601.99 0.7608 5.002 0.8467 18.94236 words
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Article21 2005-05-26 30 Gold us$/oi Silver us$/oi Platinum us$/oi 418.70 7.060 867.70 Rubber centsAg 230.25 Palm Oil RM/tonne 1398.50 Brent crude us$/borrel 48.7721 words
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Article127 2005-05-26 30 Dow Jones SHARE prices closed lower in thin trade, as sentiment was dampened by an overnight rise in oil prices and broad-based weakness in North Asian bourses. The ST Index lost 14.73 points, or 0.7 per cent, to 2,160.47. Losers outnumbered gainers 283 to 1 37, while trading volume— Dow Jones - 127 words
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Article63 2005-05-26 30 SGX, Bloomberg Information provided by By volume ACCS UniFiber Biosensors SingTel Chartered UTAC Capitaland Boustead Cosco Corp FM Hldg Close 0.205 0.280 0.610 2.620 1.170 0.605 2.350 0.750 1.630 0.155 Change +0.015 +0.010 +0.035 -0.060 +0.020 -0.010 -0.050 -0.020 -0.070 +7.9 +3.7 +6.1 -2.2 +1.7 -1.6 -2.1SGX,; Bloomberg - 63 words
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Article70 2005-05-26 30 By$ F&N Close Change 15.900 +0.400 OCBC rhai Prime200USS Sp Land :harleredSGAeCW***** 14.000 +0.200 4.880 +0.120 5.700 +0.100 0.175 +0.075 :harleredSGAeCW***** 0.120 +0.070 >TI2200SGAePW*****8 Hartford 0.670 +0.060 0.530 +0.055 :harteredSGAeCW***** SembMar 0.325 +0.050 2.050 +0.050 By percentage CharteredSGAeCW***** Close Change 0.120 +140.0 CharleredSGAeCW***** Colorlanil ITE 0.175 +75.070 words
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Article82 2005-05-26 30 By$ Close lardine C&C 12.700 IMH 400USS 17.300 Change -0.400 -0.400 DBS 14.200 -0.200 HSI *****DBeCW*****9 0.980 -0.200 JOB 14.400 :iTYDEVW*****0 4.220 -0.200 -0.180 :iTYDEV 6.750 -0.150 5TIETF100 22.100 ISH 500USS 10.000 -0.150 -0.100 KepCorp 11.300 -0.100 By percentage Eastgate W*****1 fa Poh Roly W*****8 [AC SGA82 words
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200 2005-05-26 34 Dow Jones CHINA City One Communications, a telecommunications product supplier, has withdrawn its application for an initial public offering (IPO) in Singapore due to a weak market for new listings. The China-based company had lodged its initial IPO prospectus with the Monetary Authority of– Dow Jones - 200 words
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Article112 2005-05-26 34 Pakistan's Privatisation Commission reiterated yesterday that the bidding for a 26-per-cent stake in Pakistan Telecommunication would be held as scheduled on June 10, after the Privatisation and Investment Minister Abdul Hafeez Sheikh hinted at a delay. Eight international telcos, including Sing Tel have been shortlisted as potential buyers. Furniture112 words
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297 2005-05-26 34 Bloomberg Awaits outcome of June 8 meeting SK ENERGY Asia, a creditor of China Aviation Oil (Singapore), or CAO, said yesterday it would ask the High Court to adjourn a hearing on its petition to place the jet fuel trader under judicial management.Bloomberg - 297 words
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Article126 2005-05-26 34 Dow Jones YELLOW Pages said yesterday it recorded a net profit of $10.3 million, or 8.72 cents per share, in the year ended March 31, down 7.2 per cent from $11.1 million, or 11.1 cents per share, in the period between May 23, 2003 and MarchDow Jones - 126 words
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Article, Illustration400 2005-05-26 36 Valeric Law - Valeric Law Investors may also use their CPF savings to invest in the $300-million fund valerie@newstoday.com.sg NTUC Income yesterday launched a $300-million Islamic unit trust, which is more than 10 times the size its first Islamic, or takaful, fund launched in 1997. Named Amanah, whichJOSE RAYMOND - 400 words
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312 2005-05-26 36 Bloomberg PSA International, the world's second-largest container terminal operator, will make its fifth investment in mainland China as it expands operations in the world's fastest-growing economy. PSA signed a preliminary agreement with Tianjin Port (Group) Co last Friday to take part inBloomberg - 312 words
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707 2005-05-26 37 Fidelity's Asia Pacific Growth Income Fund lets Singaporeans tap into one of the region's most compelling asset classes THROUGHOUT the Asia Pacific region, companies are generating more free cash flow and have significantly reduced debt. Excess cash can be returned to shareholders through707 words
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Article, Illustration434 2005-05-26 38 AFP FTA will open up Malaysian auto sector in 10 years TOKYO Japan and Malaysia reached an agreement-in-principle yesterday on a free trade pact that would open up a major new market for Japanese car makers, with Kuala Lumpur saying it would liftAFP - 434 words
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195 2005-05-26 38 AFP TOKYO Despite anti-Japan protests in China that damaged one of its stores, major Japanese supermarket operator Ito-Yokado said yesterday it would buy a majority stake in a Chinese joint venture as it saw big growth in the booming market Ito-Yokado expects to getAFP - 195 words
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Article121 2005-05-26 38 G2OOO is now open at the newly renovated wing (Urban Sophistication) of Marina Square Shopping Mall. Occupying over 2,1 00 square feet on the 2nd level (#O2-337), the store boasts a modern classic decor, in line with G2OOO style. G2OOO is known for its smart121 words
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Article, Illustration63 2005-05-26 38 QUALITY Hotel, located in Balestier Road, will be holding a free marriage talk for to-be-wed couples this Saturday between 2pm and spm. The speaker, Mr James Lee, is a marriage solemniser who is married for more than 20 years with 2 lovely children. To reserve seats, please call63 words
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Article90 2005-05-26 38 TIGER Airways held a roadshow last Thursday and Friday to raise funds for its adopted White Tiger named Winnie, living at the Singapore Zoo, and to announce its new destination of Padang in West Sumatra. Members of the public donated $2 each to Winnie's upkeep90 words
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Article, Illustration274 2005-05-26 40 -AFP WASHINGTON Boeing said yesterday that it was happy to take its time over finding a successor to chief executive Harry Stonecipher, who was ousted in a sex scandal, with both insiders and outsiders under consideration. The aviation-AFP; BLOOMBERG - 274 words
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Article, Illustration326 2005-05-26 40 AFP No change soon: Central Bank head BEIJING China's exchange rate reform is a "slow business", the nation's central bank governor was quoted as saying yesterday, in another signal that Beijing is not prepared to bow to foreign pressure on its currency. "It's impossible thatAFP - 326 words
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Advertisement95 2005-05-26 34 In the process of fitting in, I found new ways to stand out. That's life as an NTU undergraduate. \x^Wj lli "Surprise water bomb fights. Boy, my days are so packed! fii HUI But who's complaining? -r 'J£f T^^^WSm t B wmm'i Apart from having a first--IJ' class education, I95 words
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Article, Illustration1042 2005-05-26 44 Jeanine Tan - Jeanine Tan jeanine@newstoday.com.sg How far would you go to keep your children well-fed? IT'S not an uncommon story, but it's one that continues to fascinate and which never fails to spark a debate. The tale of Dawn Annandale, now a 38-year-old British homemaker, at once1,042 words
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Article, Illustration399 2005-05-26 44 Felix Cheong - Local literature within EarShot Felix Cheong BETWEEN a bookshop that sells only Dan Brown's books and one that stocks other titles apart from The Da Vinci Code, where would you spend your money? In the niche shop most likely, all things being equal. That's the marketing logic behind Ear Shot.TREVOR TAN - 399 words
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Article, Illustration578 2005-05-26 46 Mervin Tay - Mervin Tay The celebrity stylist launches a book showcasing his work over 20 years mervin@newstoday.com.sg WHEN Zhang Ziyi found out that local celebrity hairstylist David Gan was launching a coffee table book of his mane creations over two decades, she asked him why her photosSNG LI WEI - 578 words
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Article143 2005-05-26 46 Acting workshops young LOCAL production nouse Dream Forest, which produced local shows like Heartlanders and First Mums, is conducting three drama acting workshops for children, teenagers and young adults. Students in the five-day workshop will get acting and performance training by drama practitioners and acting143 words
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Article96 2005-05-26 46 The Internet, radio, television and newspapers will provide an alternative platform to showcase creative works by young peo- pie. Works to be showcased can include digital films, animation, blogs and online games. Organisers of Noise, Singapore, are calling for fresh and original content in four categories:96 words
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Article, Illustration146 2005-05-26 47 Kazuo Ishiguro - Kazuo Ishiguro Tan Hui Leng KAZUO Ishiguro is probably the last writer anyone would associate with science fiction. But Never Let Me Go is just that in the familiar meandering prose of the Booker Prize winner. Set in an imaginary school Hailsham, the novel traces theTan Hui Leng - 146 words
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Article, Illustration132 2005-05-26 47 Lynn Pan - Lynn Pan Renessa Teng WRITTEN with clarity, Lynn Pan's Tracing it Home, is a tapestry of life in Shanghai in the '40s and '50s. Blending travel, history and memory, it shows the clash between old and new, the effects of Communism, the brutality of the Cultural Revolution,Renessa Teng - 132 words
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Article, Illustration132 2005-05-26 47 Nick Hornby - Nick Hornby Lorraine Lim IN HIS latest novel, A Long Way Down, Nick Hornby manages to tackle suicide with his trademark touch of black humour, previously seen in High Fidelity and Fever Pitch (both made into films). The four protagonists are disparate people who've decided toLorraine Lim - 132 words
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Article, Illustration169 2005-05-26 48 Jack Neo's new film focuses on three ex-convicts' lives The production of local film-maker Jack Neo's new movie, One More Chance, begins today. Directed and produced by Neo and starring Mark Lee, Taiwan actor Chen Hong and Golden Horse-winning child actress Megan Zheng, the film revolves169 words
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Article, Illustration736 2005-05-26 49 Amy Van - Amy Van PHOTOS B^ Mangoes are so versatile they are great ingredients for most Asian cuisine Thai, Chinese or Indian food@newstoday.com.sg THE mango is one of my favourite fruits because it is so versatile.You can make your own chutney, jam, smoothie or sorbet, or serve it (in slices)WEE TECK HIAN - 736 words
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Article, Illustration750 2005-05-26 50 Leona W Miao - Leona W Miao traveller@newstoday.com.sg SOUTH-EAST Asians are returning to Bali in droves. The Indonesian resort island has steadily and successfully rebuilt its reputation as a luxury weekend getaway for Asians, as painful memories of a 2002 bombing of a nightclub in the main tourist area,LEONA W MIAO - 750 words
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Article, Illustration364 2005-05-26 52 THE Lamayuru monastery (picture), nestled in picturesque moon-crater-like surroundings, is the oldest, and some say most spectacular, monastery in Ladakh. Ladakh, the northernmost part of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir and better known as the Land of the Lamas, is home to364 words
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Article155 2005-05-26 53 AS PART of its London is Closer Than You Think campaign, British Airways is offering airfares to London at $998 throughout the year. Travellers will also get to enjoy an additional stop in a European city from as little as $1 00. The airline155 words
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103 2005-05-26 53 FRANCE'S largest department store, Galeries Lafayette, will nold its summer sale from June 29 to July 26. During the sale, the very best of French and international fashion, accessories, and beauty and household products will be sold at up to 40 per cent off their original103 words
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Article, Illustration124 2005-05-26 53 AT 1 39m and moving at 205kmh, Kingda Ka (picture), at an amusement park in Jackson, New Jersey, may be the tallest, fastest rollercoaster in the world. The monster ride uses a hydraulic launch system to catapult riders from zero to more than 200kmh124 words
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Article120 2005-05-26 53 TAKING advantage of the completion of new attractions such as Disneyland and Wetland Park, the Hong Kong tourism authorities have designated next year as Discover Hong Kong Year. The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) will embark on a series of promotions and publicity activities to120 words
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Article62 2005-05-26 53 DEAL OF THE WEEK FLIGHTS HOTELS London ,r°ms69s ,r°msl47 Zuji makes travelling easier by offering customers access to 400 airlines, 33,000 hotels and more than 50 car hire companies. Every week, it will offer flight and hotel deals to the top 10 destinations.To book please visit www.zuji.com.sg or SMS62 words
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Article, Illustration910 2005-05-26 54 Justin Cheong - Justin Cheong justin@newstoday.com.sg NOTHING awakens the senses quite like being in the desert. Just a few hours away from Singapore is the great Australian outback a desert landscape like no other. And the Northern Territory is where you can best experience it I had the opportunity recentlyJUSTIN CHEONG; nmmmmmm - 910 words
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Article, Illustration114 2005-05-26 55 QANTAS' NEW LOOK SNACKS ON DEMAND INCLUDED Wish you could munch on something else other than the main meals on a longhaul flight? And have it whenever you want? You can now, with a unique refreshment concept introduced by Qantas, as part of its New-Look International Economy Class. Aptly called114 words
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Article, Illustration735 2005-05-26 56 Timothy Su - Timothy Su It's easy to feel an affinity with this vibrant city, which has spunk and style traveller@newstoday.com.sg LIKE the unrestored Kaiser Wilhelm Gedachtniskirche, the raw resilience of Berlin stands out for all to see. This capital city has seen much in a short historical spanPHOTOS BY TIMOTHY SU - 735 words
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Article, Illustration512 2005-05-26 58 Spurs turn it on in the fourth quarter to post another away win NBA Phoenix 108 San Antonio 111 PHOENIX As post-season regulars, not much fazes the San Antonio Spurs. Certainly not fourth-quarter deficits against the less-experienced Phoenix Suns. With Robert Horry and Manu Ginobili makingAP - 512 words
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Article, Illustration276 2005-05-26 58 Agencies LONDON British Prime Minister Tony Blair met the International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Jacques Rogge on Tuesday and stressed again his intentions to come to Singapore. The lOC's 117 th Session will be held here from July 6-9,– Agencies; AFP - 276 words
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Article, Illustration317 2005-05-26 58 Agencies GLASGOW Celtic and Martin O'Neill have parted ways. Gordon Strachan will take charge of the Scottish giants next season in place of O'Neill, the Guardian reported yesterday. O'Neill is to stand down for family reasons after Saturday's Scottish Cup Final againstAgencies; GETTY IMAGES - 317 words
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Article, Illustration365 2005-05-26 59 JOSE RAYMOND - JOSE RAYMOND Home, Tampines power their way into AFC Cup last eight FOOTBALL AFC Cup jose@newstoday.com.sg SINGAPORE football received a welcome boost last night when both representatives from the S-League reached the quarterfinals of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup. Home United and Tampines Rovers' safe passageWEE TECK HIAN - 365 words
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Article, Illustration299 2005-05-26 59 ERIC DING - ERIC DING FOOTBALL Schools 'A' Division Final sports@newstoday.com.sg NOT ONLY did they have to play the final half an hour in darkness, defending champions Victoria JC also had to swallow their pride as they lost their "A" Division football crown to outsidersDON WONG - 299 words
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Article, Illustration390 2005-05-26 59 TENNIS French Open PARIS In the unlikely event of Harvard-educated James Blake winning the French Open, the American knows that no high or low can ever be compared to the personal and professional tragedies he suffered last year. Blake, once theGETTY IMAGES - 390 words
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SINGAPORE SPORTS AWARDS 2004
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SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR
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Article439 2005-05-26 60 TAN YO- HINN - TAN YO-HINN SNG LI WEI It's Jiawei's fourth Sportswoman award, but if she had her way, she'd not want anything to do with that number yohinn@newstoday.com.sg SHE had history within her grasp, but agonisingly, it slipped through her fingers, twice. Table tennis star Li Jiawei (picture) maySNG LI WEI - 439 words
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COACH OF THE YEAR
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Article, Illustration395 2005-05-26 60 Tan Yo- Hinn - Tan Yo-Hinn THE Athens Olympics was just eight months away. But in December 2003, Singapore's badminton preparations looked in tatters. Coach Mulyo Handoyo had returned to his native Indonesia to train Taufik Hidayat who would later win the men's Olympic singles title leavingWEE TECK HIAN - 395 words
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ROLL OF HONOUR
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Article160 2005-05-26 60 Sportsman of the Year Ronald Susilo Sportswoman of the Yean Li Jiawei Coach of the Year Zheng Qingjin Team of the Year (event): Tan Paey Fern, Zhang Xueling (table tennis) Team of the Year (team): Men's football team Meritorious award (individual): Zhang Guirong (athletics); Kendrick Lee, Jiang Yanmei, Li160 words
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Article129 2005-05-26 60 SportsboyoftheYear Mohd Saifuddin Mohd Julaimi (silat) Sportsgirl of the Year Saiedah Said (silat) Team of Die Year (events): Michelle Kwang, Valeric Teo (national bowling girls' doubles team) Meritorious award (individual): Wan Lay Chi (athletics); Tay Hui Yiang (bowling); Catherine Chew (equestrian); ChooTze Huang (golf); Griselda Khng, Calvin Lim, Scott129 words
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Article, Illustration383 2005-05-26 61 Tan Yo- Hinn - Tan Yo-Hinn LAST year was a rollercoaster ride for Ronald Susilo, who received the Sportsman of the Year 2004 award last night It started brightly for the country's top badminton star, becoming the first Singaporean since Lee Kin Tat in 1967 toTREVOR TAN - 383 words
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Article, Illustration522 2005-05-26 61 TAN YO- HINN - TAN YO-HINN SNOC optimistic that Tiger Cup winners could be selected yohinn@newstoday.com.sg SINGAPORE may be the current kingpins of South-east Asian football, having lifted the Tiger Cup for the second time in January. But Today reported yesterday that national coach Radojko Avramovic may quitTREVOR TAN - 522 words
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TEAM OF THE YEAR
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315 2005-05-26 61 CUBBYLEONG - CUBBYLEONG cubby@newstoday.com.sg FOR their Tiger Cup winning exploits in January, Singapore's national football team collected their Team of the Year (team) Award for 2004, at the Singapore Sports Awards last night And midfielder Goh Tat Chuan believes their Tiger Cup victory315 words
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Miscellaneous146 2005-05-26 59 I spm Tennis French Open 2005, Day 4, Ch22 I AariiiA I Hnmp Tpam Aimv Tram I Match Kick Off League j Home learn j Away learn j (singapore date/time) S.League Young Lions Albirex Thu, 26/05/05 7.30pm S.League Woodlands SAF FC Thu, 26/05/05 7.30pm S.League Sinchi Paya Lebar Fri, 27/05/05146 words
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Article, Illustration1074 2005-05-26 62 ROHIT BRIJNATH - ROHIT BRIJNATH Hollywood loves boxing, but reel life can never compete with real life in sports FACE that wears a scowl more often than a razor, voice like he gargles with sand, reputation as a brawny bad boy, gifted actor how long was it going to1,074 words
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