Weekend East, 19 July 1990

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  • 18 1 WEEKEND east Your FREE weekly newspaper Thursday/Sunday, July 19, 1990 MCI (P) No. 82/5/90 Vol. 5 No. 28
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  • 696 1  -  Two new alleys to open as sport makes a comeback By ELAINE TAN BOWLING is big business in Singapore. On weekends, crowds pack bowling alleys all over the island from morning till night. Business is so good that new alleys are sprouting up in
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  • 207 1  -  By LINCOLN TAN JOHN Lim Eng Teck. believed to be the oldest Peranakan in Katong, died of old age last Friday. He was 102. To many who knew him well, he was the "King of Sunkist oranges" and "Santa Claus" The late Mr Lim was an old
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 126 1 Raja Singh’s chariot of fire: Plf? W TT* Nikon BP 2 Your Real Friend in Photography A Nikon special -r i--1 p V Vr, ALL NIKON CAMERAS LENSES ARE lOO% MADE IN JAPAN. The Latest, Stylish, Autofocus, Auto Everything, Easy To Hold, Carry Shoot Camera. WHY JUST BUY A CAMERA
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    • 77 1 new Nikon W 2 Picture by ALEX LIM -n IMiiiA HER LINE? SOPHIA likes to keep up to date on the fashion scene. What does she do? Is she: 1. A designer? 2. A buyer of ladies’ wear? 3. A sales assistant? 4. A fashion photographer? Find out on Page
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  • 632 2 COMMUNITY CENTRES Joo Chiat (*****57): Children’s On the Spot Art Competition, for children between four and 12. The competition will be held on Aug 5 at 9 am with the theme, “25 Years of Nation Building Closing date is July 31. Fee: $3. includes refreshments
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 834 2 ,4*l r> NEW SHAN TRAVEL SERVICE PTE LTD,. Branch: #Ol-08/11 City Plaza 810 Geylang Road Tel: 745-9333 (8 lines) Opp Paya Lebar MRT station Head Otfice: Maxwell House #Ol-02/04 20 Maxwell Rd S(0106) Tel: 220-4924 (8 lines) SIN CHUNG TOURS PTE LTD #O2-30 Pidemco Centre South Bridge Road Tel: 533-9888
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 261 3 VC: vw GREAT TASTE OF AMERICA Brand new sumptuous spread awaits you at our “Great Taste of America” Food Fest. From 23 June till 27 July 1990, you will experience a new taste sensation with some of America’s finest foods. Like tantalising and juicy Fillet Mignon, Saucy Cajun Steak, and
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  • 192 4 "WITH a change of name from a community centre to a community club, residents will have a greater sense of ownership and belonging.” That’s what the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Mr Goh Chok Tong said at the launching of the
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  • 150 4 Our What’s-her-line girl: Did you guess right? SOPHIA KOH’S favourite pastime is shopping, or rather, window shopping She likes it so much, she has even taken a job as a sales assistant so that she can keep up to date on the latest fashion Sophia, who
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  • 61 4 RELIVE your school days and meet old friends at Telok Kurau Secondary School’s 25th Anniversary celebration. A grand dinner and concert will he held at the school on August 8 at 7.30 pm for old boys and girls, well-wishers, parents and friends. Tickets at $3O each
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 178 4 The Professional Beauty Salon To Rely On For A Total Complete Natural Beauty Care. You can now have naturally beautiful eyes with Professional Beauty Salon. All it takes is just a short half hour for our specially trained experienced beauticians to perform the eye tattoo. No fuss but hygienic, you
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    • 247 4 m m Va A GENTING/CASINO 2D3N (Coach) (Wth Breakfast)., 2D3N (Tram ((With Breakfast)... 3D (Air)(W/f h Breakfast) f//////////////////, FULL BOARD 4/5D Bangkok/Pattaya $529/$579 6D Bangkok/Chiangmai/Chiangrai $609 7/8D Bangkok/Pattaya/Chiangmai/ Chiangrai/Golden Triangle $619/$659 Fly by 747, 757 or DC 10 Aircraft Stay in comfortable clean safe Hotel Sufficient time for shopping without
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  • 77 5 WORKERS taking up the whole road to load and unload lorries is a common sight outside the factories at Genting Lane every day. Motorists have to stop for the lorries and forklifts as the workers go about their business with no regard for the law. A
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 658 5 <> Newsman travel 8 100 ORCHARD ROAD #O2-38/39 MERIDIEM SHOPPING CENTRE Branches: *BI-34 Parkway Parade Tel: *****90 Ol-15 Glass Hotel Shopping Centre Tel: *****52 TEL: *****22 (20 lines) America KOREAN AIR (£s*B. ®u NORTHWEST RI.IMS unirto AiMuncs 110 American Fantasy Korea oepi'iri. o/t.' tip rip "rip' 7/10. 4/11. 11/11, 19/11.
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  • WEEKEND east FUNNYLINES
    • 181 6 THE telephone rang and I picked up the receiver. It was someone from the Census Board. He asked: “May I speak with Poon Yi Wen?” I replied: “I’m sorry you can’t.” The caller asked: “Has he gone out or is he away on business?”
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    • 110 6 Why I My Teacher MY FAVOURITE teacher is Miss Koh. She is very kind and caring. Once, I was ill and could not concentrate on my work, she asked me to go home and have a good rest. Another time, 1 skipped school for two
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  • LIVE LETTERS
    • 147 6 WE REFER to the letter "Not enough seats in library” WEEKENDeast July 5). Library staff will supervise the reading rooms more closely and ask readers to keep quiet in the library. Readers will also be advised not to sit on the floor between
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    • 129 6 WE refer to the letter “Put vacant land to good use” (WEEKENDeast, June 28). We thank the writer for his suggestions on the various uses for the vacant land in Lengkong Tiga. The land has already been earmarked for future developments. The HDB is in
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    • 72 6 WE REFER to the letter “Build shops, market in Kg Kembangan” (WEEKENDeast, June 28). The HDB is aware of the need for more shopping facilities in Kg Kembangan. We are liaising with the Kembangan Citizens’ Consultative Committee and the relevant authorities to finalise their locations.
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    • 106 6 WE REFER to the letter "Will Telecom withdraw bursary?”, (WEEKENDeast. June 21). We would like to clarify that Singapore Telecom has not retrenched any of its employees. Rather, there were staff who have opted to leave our service with monetary compensation under a Special Resignation Scheme. Since the
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 527 6 GIVE YOUR GUESTS THE VIP SERVICE We have a wide range of modem fleet of executive minibuses for your travel needs. We provide: Limousine services Chaffeur-driven saloon cars mini-buses for tours around Singapore Ferrying passengers/tourists to and from airport Ferrying businessmen from airport to business appointments. MIDAS TRANSPORTATION AGENCY PTE
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    • 189 6 EmpText A LITTLE THOUGHT. Raining, so she called us to bring clothes in MY family and I would like to express our thanks and appreciation to Mrs Lee, our neighbour, who has been very thoughtful, caring, and most of all, courteous to us. One night, when my family was sleeping,
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  • Page 6 Miscellaneous

  • 274 7  - Don’t wash your hair every day you’ll ruin it! Beauty and health By FRANKLIN R RUEHL Na- tional Enquirer. MILLIONS of people are more concerned about their hair than any other part of their bodies, says an expert who offers these tips to help you take better care of your
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 232 7 I s/W'.'Sf, Being a mum is terrific. Six months after having Sarah I decided to lose all my extra weight thanks to The Trimlme Way. I lost 21 kilos in only 21 weeks and feel on top of the world again!" A -4 t» M 4 mf*' t w After
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  • Page 7 Miscellaneous

  • 151 8 KEEP slim programmes specially planned by qualified instructors introduce customers to a whole new world of nutrition, diet and exercise. Beneficial Slimfit Studio, has programmes which cater to women who are serious about leading a healthy lifestyle. Besides weight- and inch-loss programmes, there are other services
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 428 8 i— —■■■'———i I Attention: Retailers Wholesalers J NEW m LATEST I gifts, novelties, premiums, fancy stationeries for distributions! All enquiries welcome. 845 Geylang Road #O3-20 #Ol-25 Tanjong Katong Complex (Yokoso), Singapore 1440. I Tel: *****33, *****55. Fax: *****55 J w/Zd/lf “HOME OF HONG KONG FASHIONS” Casual Wear Office Suit Evening
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    • 219 8 c-xtcEj Tr^'iLn^"'tra^ca'j a ft 0 Bya 0 0 ft ft ft ft (4 ft cJV> CM ft £4 0 ft H 3? H Kia Garden Seafood Restaurant 158 Upper East Coast Road. Singapore 1545 Tel: *****72,*****02 PLEASE PLACE YOVR ORDER EARLY! 3 *5 /< Seafood Specialities: Red Snapper (per fish)
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  • Page 8 Miscellaneous

  • 248 9  -  By DAVID LEE SEVERAL senior citizens living in the Marine Drive area are complaining about the arduous climb they face each time they want to cross Marine Parade Road near the community centre. They are talking about the overhead
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  • 218 9  -  By PAULETTE COOPER National Enquirer. THE zoo animal you like best reveals your personality! So says Dr Elayne Kahn, who adds, “Since zoo animals are so different from each other, you tend to choose as your favourite one that’s like you or
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
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    • 273 9 First Choice for Simple, SOON LEE MACHINERY COMPANY Blk 3005 Übi Ave 3 #Ol6B S pore 1440 V Flymo 10 BEDOK CENTRE ELECTRICAL CO. ANNIVERSARY Blk 214 Bedok Town Centre #Ol-163 Tel: *****32/3 NICAM 25” Digital Stereo NICAM 28" Digital Stereo NICAM 21” Digital Stereo Philips 25" CTV Model 25GR
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  • 97 10 National Enquirer. IT’S the world’s most unusual house No Man’s Land Fort, 4.8 km off the coast of Portsmouth, England. It can be yours for just US$lO million (SslB.l million). Designed as a fort in the 1880 s (left), the structure was recently
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  • Page 10 Advertisements
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 152 11 when you have difficulty solving these car problems. tm *B?*® 0«W ROV3SS ik i o 1 JP x. >.•••’• sgr gr**' 5S?s““ OdOUT^ COME TO US PARK N POLISH THE SERIOUS CAR BEAUTY CENTRE! When you come to us with these problems, you will appreciate the very professional way in
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  • 362 12  -  DINING OUT By ELAINE TAN TENDER and juicy poultry and meats from America are making a big impact in various food outlets. Jack’s Place, well-known for its value for money steaks, is no exception. It has joined the league of restaurants offering delicious
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  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 163 12 G And O i ENUINE i"I.ND ORIGINAL TAI PU HAKKA NIANG TOU FOU ..<8 t-i ft t 5&S f L m Tasty, appetising and piquant in flavour. Other Tame Hakka specialities include: Hakka Salted Chicken Marinate with Rice Wine Hakka Stewed Beef Noodles Hakka Rice and Gluten Yam Cake Business
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    • 101 12 Cosily tucked away from the hustle bustle of city crowd, the Tanjong Restaurant makes a perfect dining place for lunch, dinner or even family gathering. A superb menu awaits you from our A-La-Carte selection. *4 A U 335? 4r V-nrft.fr.4L A A. A !7V >- ft' d V* j a
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  • 168 13 IMINING SUIIDf MASTER chefs from the famous Meishan and Gou-Bu-Li Restaurants in Tientsin, China, are here to display their culinary skills that will delight gourmets. Tientsin cuisine is simple yet creative, and specialities to look out for include carp in sweet and sour sauce, deep-fried carp on a
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  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 252 13 DI-TAN|ONG KATONG CAFE RESTAURANT Blk 845 Geylang Road #Ol-02 Taniong Katong Complex (former Yokoso) Singapore 1440 Tel: *****31 *****28 Indonesian Set $5.00 Only Daily choice of- Curry, Mutton Curry, Chilli-Sotong, Beef Rendang or Assam Fish -f Rice, Vegetables Egg Oriental Set $5.50 Only Daily choice of- Claypot Seafood Rice Claypot
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    • 148 13 DIFFERENT TASTES CAFE j DIFFERENT TASTES aft tJlsWvvSv.\: V wkvs > v> &-Jt£ixX: *\ZX MJSXn Come And Experience Our Curry Fish Head At Only $lO Per Serving And Many Other Savoury Dishes At Very J^l Economical Prices (No Gimmicks) s’-*, i <P Dine-ln Comfort And Free Parking Available S ■£?(s•
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  • Page 13 Miscellaneous

  • 409 14  -  By ELAINE TAN KOREAN cuisine really packs a punch and the food served at a Korean restaurant in Geylang is no exception. From barbecue and ginseng chicken to clear vermicelli with pork, the month-old Hanchen Korean Eating House with a huge inviting signboard
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  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 396 14 Tyrrj-Non? I t *~«‘l N T In the true splendour of Thai decor, savour our wide spread of authentic Thai specialities such as Honey Spare Ribs, Deep Fried Bean Curd topped with prawns. Our very own Chilli Cray Fish, Special Chilli Sauce Deep Fried Garoupa more to titillate your palate
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    • 138 14 SIZZLING KOREAN FAVOURITES TO TEMPT YOUR PALATE ‘An acquired taste for the discerning who loves something different from the usual ordinary food." X 5 5 Si S 5 5 5 t V 5 5 S »>• m iXf ddM MM o an I I 0 I Our House Specialities Include:
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  • 282 15 $1.8 m lottery win each for 11 beauticians but none quits job Na- tional Enquirer ELEVEN beauticians from the same shop won nearly US$l million (Ssl.B m) each in the lottery but incredibly, they’re still on the job! “Not one of us wanted to quit,” said Velma Jones, owner of
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  • 216 15 WITH advanced polishing materials and good polishing skill, marble and terrazzo floors can now be shined without applying any wax. This is known as the “natural shine" which most house-owners are looking for today. Unfortunately, this kind of floorings tend to lose their natural shine
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  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 282 15 FOLDING IX)()R Grosfillex L ■j a ;*i pn j r> 71 HILL VIEW AVENUE SINGAPORE 2366 TELEPHONE: *****88 (During Office Hour From: Monday to Friday) CONTACT: Mr Abu Hassan or Sally Tey from franco $l6O only P cr un Made of synthetic resin in Ash White, Oak or Pegan finish.
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  • 693 16  -  Disabled clerk represents S’pore in sports meets By LINCOLN TAN RAJA SINGH swims, plays basketball, drives and loves going to lounges and discos. He even represented Singapore in international sports meets. The only difference is he is in a wheelchair. An accident left him paralysed
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  • Page 17 Advertisements
    • 285 17 Classified Ad Bank SIAMESE ASTROLOGY The Search Is Over! You have finally found Us Learn how to overcome bad fortune and life's problems with Siamese Astrology, with 27 years of expertise. We are open daily. Call us at tel: *****15, *****40. Pin e of Consultation: SIAMESE ASTROLOGY 1 Sophia Road,
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    • 664 17 EmpText 13 Education/ Instruction AN UNDERGRAD SPECIALISED in A/E Maths otters tuition up to sec 4 level Call *****35 EXPERIENCED LADY TUTOR otters tuition trom kindergarten to pri level All subjects including Chinese Call *****49 (Sunday) WEEKENDeast CLASSIFIEDS IS eftective. informative and economical People turn to WEEKENDeast Classifieds to find
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    • 352 17 16 Health/Massage Centres ■NOTHING BEATS KNOW how Health is wealth Genuine body conditioning remedial massage for acid built-up (wind), backache, slip-disc, hand and foot reflexology. strokes, overweight and proven testimonials, sea-game mas seur Call John James *****80/ *****08 (daily, 7 days a week) GENUINE TRADITIONAL INDONE SIAN urut/pi|at and sports
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  • Page 17 Miscellaneous

  • 281 18  -  By LINCOLN TAN DO YOU know that the root of the lallang, when mashed and boiled, is a fine replacement for tea when you are out in the wild? Or, that the petals of the Hibiscus flower and the Flame of the Forest are edible? There are
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  • Page 18 Advertisements
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  • SPORTSCENE... with S GULAM
    • 674 19 Malaysia Cup Semi-Pro League S’pore V Selangor, 8.15 pm. National Stadium SATURDAY night's top of the table clash between Singapore and Selangor at the National Stadium promises to be the best this season with so much at stake for both teams. Pride and prestige is
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    • 374 19 KL still strong minus Teong Kim and Fandi PERAK and Kedah, third and fourth-placed respectively, appear to be the main rivals for the title hopes of front-runners Selangor and Singapore. But the leaders would do well to keep an eye on resurgent Kuala Lumpur. After a terrible start when they
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    • 232 19 A TOTAL of 37 teams, including several from the East Coast, have confirmed their participation in this year’s Football Association of Singapore Is-land-wide League competition which is scheduled to begin in September. They will fight it out over a two-month period to decide the
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  • Page 19 Advertisements
    • 205 19 We Custom-make Arch Supports To correct Flat Feet b other Foot Problems »>\ H) /_£a />B* OVERPRONATION Free Gait Evaluation Expert Advice on Jogging, Running, Walking and Exercise for Health Fitness We also stock Top Quality Sports Shoes Pie. u. Pearls Centre, 100 Eu Tong Sen St. #O2-12, S pore
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  • Page 20 Advertisements
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