Weekend East, 20 March 1987
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Weekend East
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Title Section17 1987-03-20 1 WEEKEND east Your FREE weekly newspaper Friday, March 20, 1987 M.C.(P) No. 173/5/86 Vol. 2 No. 1117 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement513 1987-03-20 1 Growing old gracefully: Page 2 •\V e S3® it •4 yr 1 i From next month Your WEEKEtmQ comes with Tlie Straits Times *v STARTING with the April 3 issue, there will be major changes in the distribution pattern of WEEKENDeast which aim to eliminate wastage and ensure that only513 words
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513 1987-03-20 2 BRIDGET TAN - By BRIDGET TAN THE five big electronic firms in the east have denied turning away women above 30 years old when they come for interviews as production operators. A spokesman for Hitachi Consumer Products (S) Pte Ltd at Bedok South Avenue513 words
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Article, Illustration1062 1987-03-20 2 IRENE TOH - By IRENE TOH It is a fact that women generally live longer than men and are likely to survive their spouses. More than 50 per cent of our ageing population is made up of women. Hence, women should1,062 words
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Article229 1987-03-20 2 Bedok *****17 A six-month yoga course (elementary) will start in early April. Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 7 pm to 8 pm. Fee is $44. A three-month aerobics for children course will also start in early April. Classes will be held on Saturdays from 3 pm229 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement226 1987-03-20 2 MOVING can be trouble-free with VANPAC, the largest household removal company on the East Coast. Our ideal location simply mean greater savings on time and money. VANPAC INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD Your International And Domestic Door To Door Mover Phone: *****33 Computer Training Centre (Roistered with the MINISTRY OF EDUCATION) ISN’T226 words
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Advertisement36 1987-03-20 2 WEEKEND Distributed to 75,000 homes every week Serving the communities in Bedok, Changi, Changkat, Eunos, Fengshan, Geylang Serai, Joo Chiat, Kaki Bukit, Kampung Chai Chee, Kampung Kembangan, Kampung Übi, Marine Parade, Siglap, Tarnpines, and Tanah Merah.36 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous52 1987-03-20 2 TIDES Today: 1.31 am (2.8 m), 8.22 am (0.2 m), 2.29 pm (2.5 m), 8.28 pm (0.8 m), Tomorrow: 2.02 am (2.8 m), 8.59 am (0.2 m), 3.22 pm (2.3 m), 8.55 pm (1.0 m), Sunday 2.38 am (2.7 m), 9.46 am (0.3 m), 4.23 pm (2 0m), 9.28 pm52 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement99 1987-03-20 3 V, J fclf- -V O a Good times, great taste now comes to Bedok. At McDonald’s Bedok (ground floor of Raja and Princess Theatres, opposite the Interchange). Come celebrate our grand opening in an all day long party with Ronald McDonald, dancing lions, band performances, magic and cultural shows, radio99 words
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Article, Illustration548 1987-03-20 4 BRIDGET TAN - Modern dance concert puts PA in the limelight By BRIDGET TAN GRASSROOT leaders of Eunos met last Sunday to take part in preliminary workshops on the National Agenda. Their MP and adviser, Mr Zulkifli Mohammed, Political Secretary (Community Development), told participants that the discussions548 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement182 1987-03-20 4 Complete range of auto accessories PARKWAY PARADE BASEMENT 81-104 Tel: *****58 Associate Co: Koon Lek Company Blk 125 Bukit Merah Lane 1 #Ol-174 Singapore 0315 Tel: *****69 *****96 Now when you think lenses, think PAVILION M 4^ We specialise in: Soft Contact Lenses Tone Lenses (Astigmatism) (extended wear) Tinted Soft182 words
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Advertisement35 1987-03-20 4 Explore Aston Discover original design in rattan with genuine manau cane. Elegance in made-to-order furniture, cushions covers. Repair, staining work also available. ASTON CANE FURNITURE 253 Taniong Katong Road Spore 1543 (Open daily) Tel: *****1635 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement294 1987-03-20 5 i VL1u.....4^ >< '*.v* v 11 5 NOW SHOWING: r 4 FOOD GALORE! Ihe old Ocean Cinema is now OCEAN FOOD CENTRE, a clean, cool and spacious food court serving a comprehensive variety of local and Western delicacies. Whether they’re the front or back stalls (cinema term!) we promise you294 words
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WEEKEND east FUNNYLINES
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Article78 1987-03-20 6 MY friend and I were travelling along the expressway during a thunderstorm when he lost control of his car and collided into the back of a van We immediately alighted and found the driver sitting motionless with his eyes wide open Fearing the worst,78 words
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Article91 1987-03-20 6 THE music blared, but the boys and girls attending my niece s 14th birthday party were too shy to take to the floor After about halt an hour, I went up to one of the boys and whispered to him. “Come on, why don't you91 words
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Article73 1987-03-20 6 MY friend and I went out to send some wedding cards for her uncle who was getting married As it was a cold night, I wore a sweater. After putting the cards in the postbox, my friend and I parted ways. When I reached home, my73 words
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115 1987-03-20 6 I WAS talking to my friend while travelling on the bus when he said abruptly to me, “Shut your big gap.” Naturally, f was hurt and kept quiet immediately. I was annoyed with my friend and didn't want to sit beside him so115 words
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Junior funnies
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Article116 1987-03-20 6 MY friend, who behaves like a boy, has very short hair and walks very briskly. One day, while we were walking to the field for PE in our shorts and T-shirts, one of my male classmates ran past me (I was walking behind116 words
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Article62 1987-03-20 6 ONE clear night, my five-year-old brother and I were standing at the balcony of our HDB flat when an airplane flew past. It looked very big. As it flew away, it grew smaller and smaller until it vanished. My brother then asked me: “Sis, do big aeroplanes change62 words
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Article138 1987-03-20 6 CI’VE learned life is so precious. When you’re very young you feel life is forever. In the last 20 years I've come to know the value of each day. 7— Actor Joel Grey, 54, who 's recreating his role in the award-winning Cabaret in the US stage revival138 words
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Live letters to the editor
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176 1987-03-20 6 WILL the HDB Marine Parade Area Office please send an officer to Car Park 8, Marine Crescent, to catch and gunish the housewife in lock 28 who makes it a habit to empty her pail of dirty water from her balcony on176 words
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Article128 1987-03-20 6 TWO months ago, my husband and I went shopping for a pair of shoes for his birthday. He chose a pair. On reaching home, I left them in the shoebox, in our storeroom. When he decided to wear them recently, he discovered that the128 words
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Article89 1987-03-20 6 I REFER to the letter “Fire hazard in HDB flats” (WEEKENDeast Feb 27 issue). The single staircase was provided after giving full consideration to safety, design layout, and the use of non-combustible materials in the construction of HDB flats. The units on each floor are89 words
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Article60 1987-03-20 6 I REFER to your letter "Stop littering in lifts" WEEKENDeast Feb 27 issue) The HDB will continue to do its part in keeping the lifts and common areas in housing estates clean and well-maintained. But, it is also the responsibility of residents to cooperate and keep60 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement515 1987-03-20 6 Choose the ad size that works for you! You have a choice of placing ads in standard modular units or in any combination of the modules listed below («)9cmxlcot $6120 (b) 9 cm x 2 col $122 40 (c) 9 cm x 3 col $lB3 60 Half (b) 4 5515 words
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Advertisement94 1987-03-20 6 i O m SMI im o 5 si of WRITE to WEEKENDaaat if you have a point to raisa. Wa will pay $2O for the boat letter and $5 for any other letter published. The letters should be short and to the point. Ideally, they should not exceed 150 words.94 words
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Page 6 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous24 1987-03-20 6 THE LOCKHORNS ■ter u =c» ‘'without modern conveniences, our MARRIAGE WOULD NEVER HAVE WORKED OUT. I HAVE THE TV AND SHE HAS THE TELEPHONE.24 words
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Page 7 Advertisements
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Advertisement366 1987-03-20 7 POPULAR BOOK MARINE PARADE GIVES YOU THE BEST BARGAINS SUPER ANNUALS AT FANTASTICALLY mu n LOW LOW PRICES N It t u V H 4 C? r v jsL, i* USUAL $9.90 to $13.50 NOW $5.90 to $6.90 #A tree copy for every 3 copies sold!! ALSO GREAT CHILDREN TITLES366 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous520 1987-03-20 7 By BRIDGET TAN New York visit turns into a mad chase when. FRIDAY Friday at the Movies: Hanky Panky, Ch 5, 10.30 pm Gene Wilder plays Michael Jordan, an innocent visitor in New York, who suddenly finds himself being chased by the police, hit men, and sinister spies after the520 words
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Miscellaneous140 1987-03-20 7 ’s t SI >:' •f r THE MANOR in thp background! is thp rausp of thp owner's problems Sunday Film Focus: Draughtsman’s Contract, Ch 12, 8 pm AN estate portraitist, Mr Neville (Anthony Higgins), arrives at Mr Herbert’s manor in Wiltshire, England. He is offered the job of drawing the140 words
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Page 8/9 Advertisements
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Advertisement908 1987-03-20 8/9 ROMAN MAGIC MOP The most advanced, high quality mop in the world that keeps your hands free from dirt and water. absorption of dirty water, ten tiaies preater than ordinary sponge. There is ao need to sweep the floor, the special sponge will absorb all dirt and dost. Easy to908 words
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FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT SPECIAL
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593 1987-03-20 10 HO AI TSEN - The heat treatment By HO AI TSEN ARE you crying over fresh milk prices? Curious shoppers wonder why sometimes, the price differences in the one-litre packs of homo- genised and pasteurised milk can be as much as $1.20. Some brands sell593 words
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Article, Illustration461 1987-03-20 11 CHARLES; MONTGOMERY - Sinatra tops list with $1,000 tip just to get a comer table! By CHARLES MONTGOMERY National Enquirer GENEROUS Frank Sinatra is Hollywood’s biggest tipper and other stars wno don’t mind sharing their wealth with waiters and bartenders include Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Sylvester Stallone, Tony Danza, Kirk— National Enquirer - 461 words
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EATS with HO AI TSEN
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546 1987-03-20 12 Former Ocean cinema draws in the crowd with a box-office hit food THE former Ocean cinema at Upper East Coast Road is drawing in the crowd again. But this time, it is not a boxoffice hit movie but food. At the Ocean Food Centre, JAS promises Patrons an “authentic 'eranakan546 words
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Article, Illustration234 1987-03-20 13 IRENE TOH - By IRENE TOH THERE is a band in town which is a little different from others. It is a family band which includes "big old daddy" who has been in the music business for about 38 years. Bert Sr started the ball rolling when234 words
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Article, Illustration143 1987-03-20 13 THE Singapore experience is useful in setting up Yaohan’s latest store which will open in Brunei this month, says president of the Yaohan Group of Companies Kazuo Wada. Ten Singapore executives with more than 10 years' experience have been sent to the143 words
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Article, Illustration53 1987-03-20 13 GUESTS to the official opening of Coachman Inn Restaurant's new branch enjoyed a mouth-watering buffet spread of familiar favourites. The new restaurant is located on the fourth floor of PSA Building at Alexandra Road. Its main branch is at Parkway Parade. MOUTH-WATERING BUFFET at the Coachman53 words
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Article60 1987-03-20 13 LONDON: Pensioner Cissie Blackmoor is determined to live to 100. So, after paffing for 80 years, the 40-a-day smoker has kicked the habit. “My friends told me 1 was shortening my life,” ■he explained. n So I simply told myself ‘that’s it’ and I stopped.”60 words
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Page 10 Advertisements
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Advertisement412 1987-03-20 10 KOREAN BUFFET BARBEQUE ONLY ONE IN SINGAPORE ‘You’ll never want another love!” for only $12.50 Adult 7.50 (Children) TO EAT YOUR m HEART’S V CONTENT VU ri la cr L£3 Cl PLUS HAPPY LUNCH Any 2 items ordered 1 dish of your choice FREE One more additional order FREE dish412 words
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Advertisement67 1987-03-20 10 ’-'Vi l« m s mmmm m mi tSR **\>j #l* wm 'c In US WMmm m %t.vv s§m HM sFff <Sw inqm FISMCK most REFRESHING GROUP 1 CATCH ‘EM AT CHAMPS! Opening hours: 4pm onwards Performance: 9pm onwards Happy hours: 4pm to Bpm 83-B East Coast Road ||C| 2nd Storey,67 words
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Advertisement390 1987-03-20 11 Tv* Experience Tropical Paradise THE BIG SPLASH TAVE m tr 134 .4af '1 vv 2* s. «v M Authentic food, reasonable prices and friendly service, set in this beautiful tropical paradise with its waterfalls, garden, background music for your feasting pleasure. This ideal place gives the best value for your390 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement113 1987-03-20 12 THE NEW AND EXCITING PUB IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD Listen to your favourite Western. Mandarin Cantonese hits and relax the evening in our cosy environment. m OPEN DAILY 4.00 pm to 12.00 am HAPPY HOURS 4.00 pm to B.oopm (No Service Charge) We have vacancies for PROs Frankel Pub 109, FRANKEL113 words
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Advertisement216 1987-03-20 12 Patronise any of these outlets and you could win a valuable Sanyo prize! Don’t forget to attach the receipt to the coupon. GOLDEN BEACH SEAFOOD 496-498. Upper East Coast Road. Singapore 1646. Tel: *****00. *****55. *****56 to e<*° to up bV e ,ov P* Chilli Crab Prawn with Chilli Shrimp216 words
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Advertisement83 1987-03-20 13 wintatuffit REST > imun p RESTAURANT Give your taste buds a treat Liven up with our Ikan Pepes. Assam Fish head, Satay Udang. Ukup Belanga or Ayam Panggang And something deliciously different Satay Goreng Aloyah Alkaff will personally prepare these for you at a price you can afford We serve83 words
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Advertisement260 1987-03-20 13 ",€J& CELEBRATE AT KUKUP When there s a reason to celebrate, nothing could be better than sitting around a dining table with excellent food At Kukup, it's unquestionably the best seafood you will experience because it is from the famed recipes of the original Kukup Seafood of Johore To make260 words
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Page 13 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous399 1987-03-20 13 Your individual horoscope Start your waak right with FRANCES DRAKE ♦4- Monday, March 23,1987 IF YOU ARE BORN TODAY, you are ambitious and have the ability to realise your creative potential. You are at your best when you believe in what you do. Both the Arts and Sciences appeal to399 words
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Advertisement1171 1987-03-20 14 Classified Ad Bank Classifications Deadlines Wednesday 4 00 p m for run-on classified ads 7 working days classified display ads Phone Service 9 a m. to 5 p m Mondays to Fridays. 9am to 1 pm on Saturdays Closed Sundays and public holidays Prepayment Some classifications of ads are payable1,171 words
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Advertisement277 1987-03-20 14 22 Pen Pals EXPAND YOUR SOCIAL circle through our club's membership. We have members from aN walks of life. You would enjoy yourself by participating in our functions, tours and other recreational activities. Light up your own life, Join usl For more details, please furnish your particulars and tel numbers277 words
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Page 14 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous15 1987-03-20 14 THE LOCKHORNS V-/8 “GET A MOVE ON, LORETTA YOUR NEW OUTFIT'S ALMOST OUT OF PATE."15 words
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SPORTSCENE...with S GULAM
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Article, Illustration217 1987-03-20 15 VOLLEYBALL TAMPINES are favourites to win the inter-constitu-ency volleyball competition for a record fourth consecutive year when the tournament starts on April 5. Managed and coached by Phua Cheng Say, the Tampines team have retained most of their players from last217 words
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112 1987-03-20 15 TAMPINES qualified for the final of the Intra-Zone 6 volleyball competition after strolling to an easy 15-2, 15-11 victory over Tanah Merah at Yumin Primary School Hall. It was Tampines' third straight win in the eightteam tournament. Tanah Merah, for whom the112 words
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Article, Illustration456 1987-03-20 15 NFL DIV 2 KNOCKOUT FINAL GEYLANG International will have a good opportunity to settle things with Tyrwhitt Soccerites when they meet in the final of the NFL Division Two knockout competition. Tyrwhitt inflicted Geylang’s only defeat in the league when they unexpectedly beat their— PICTURES BY CHEW YEN FOOK - 456 words
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328 1987-03-20 15 INTER-CON NETBALL BEDOK’S vital match against Bo Wen in the in-ter-constituency netball competition, played at the Kallang Runway Netball Centre over the weekend, ended on a controversial note The score was 13-12 in favour of Bedok when the umpire blew the final whistle.328 words
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Article55 1987-03-20 15 I NEVER gave up, but it seemed that Frost got better and better. Maybe this is the first time I ever lost a game 15-0. 7 Indonesian badminton star Icuk Sugiarto. after losing 15-10. 15-0 to Denmark ’s Morten Frost in the 1987 All-England men s singles 1ast S55 words
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Advertisement71 1987-03-20 15 Exotica Indonesian Buffet at ZBatifflut M I For the adventurous, Indonesian cuisine is one of the most sought-after. BALI HUT proudly presents Indonesia's best loved rijstaffel-gado gado, ayam panggang, soto daging, beef rendang... to name a few, with dishes changing daily. Lovely desserts and sweets too! All for a fantastic71 words
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Article, Illustration142 1987-03-20 16 Our what’s-her-line girl: Did you guess right? ROSY Lee loves working in the dark. But it doesn’t mean she is in the dark about her work. Rosy, 22, is a photographer’s assistant at De Classe Professional Print at Kallang. “Many people think darkroom workPicture by CHEW YEN FOOK - 142 words
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247 1987-03-20 16 London Sunday Express. A CONVICTED burglar in the English West Midlands town of Walsall will be sent on an all-ex-penses paid holiday to Pakistan. The 17-year-old boy being given the holiday has had a long history of troublemaking. He has court convictions for— London Sunday Express. - 247 words
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