Weekend East, 28 October 1993

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    16 1 WEEKEND east YOUR WEEKLY FAMILY NEWSPAPER MITA(P) 022/10/93* VOL 8 No. 42 Thursday/Sunday, October 28, 1993
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  • 452 1  -  Marine Parade Town Council gets tough with residents who leave leftovers for strays By CELINE TAN YOU may just be feeding the stray cat a packet of rice but at Marine Parade this seemingly innocent act can cost you $lOO to $l,OOO.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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  • NEWS
    • 392 2  -  Talk dispels sexual myths By CELINE TAN YOU won’t get pregnant if your partner uses a condom is just one of the myths dispelled at a talk. The talk, “Sexual Myths and Fallacies”, by Mrs Barbara Mah of
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    • 160 2 FIND out how Singapore will be a model green city in the year 2000. An exhibition to be held from November 9 to 14, in conjunction with Clean and Green Week 1993, will let visitors experience through the use of interactive exhibits and
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    • 454 4  -  Look-alike to dance like Jacko in talent quest By SUMITHA SUDERJANAN MICHAEL JACKSON is back. Well, maybe not the Gloved One himself but someone who does a pretty good impersonation of the singer, besides having the same first name. Michael Kan Siew Ming, 20, is one
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    • 454 8  -  Paralysed in legs but he builds own three-wheeler to ‘cycle’ to work By CELINE TAN COBBLER Sim Kok Ann rides his tricycle to work every day. Nothing ordinary except that he uses his hands instead of his feet to do so. At age three, Mr Sim’s
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    • 352 11  -  Stores attract shoppers with sales offering big discounts By CELINE TAN LOOK to neighbourhood sales when you next stock up on household goods. Judging from the overwhelming response to events such as Cold Storage’s “The Great Katong Container Sale” (right) which ended last Sunday,
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 104 2 4D/3N BANGKOK TOUR Fm $488; 8 DAYS ALL KOREA J£*EZE*Un $1858; 6 DAYS BRISBANE/GOLD COAST j Fmsl3BBj 9 DAYS FOR THE PRICE OF 6 depnov». dec 03.23; ,..Fff***** 9; 15 DAYS USA (FREE TICKET TD ASIA) j fIEBSM Fm $3349 7 DAYS LONDON HILTON FREE EASY J (FREE SHOPPWC VOUCHER
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    • 54 2 Secure Overseas Removals Over 1000 worldwide branches Secure door to door service All packing and documentation Full replacement insurance Unique Homepack storage system Free Quote and Home Moving Kit 1800-*****22 ALLIED PtCKFORDS The Careful Movers Blk 1002-15 Pasir Panjang Distrioentre Pasir Panjang Rd (0511) Tel: 270 8122 Telefax: 270 9868
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    • 42 2 URIOUS LINE APPROVED BY TAS ELECOMMUNICATION CENTRE Block 56 New Upper Changi Road #Ol-1328 Singapore 1646 Tel: *****38 Fax: *****90 Models available: Molorola 11/2000 8800X/8500X Sony/Techno Oki/Toshiba/Nokia •Tango/Ericsson *5 •NEC PlOO Other Models Available: HANDPHONE, PAGER, FAX AND LINEPHONE P„o' JT 0
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  • Page 2 Miscellaneous

  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 890 3 jfflß s. /v 7)R. See The World With O NEWSMAN travel Newsman Group BH MALAYSIA 2D Genting ..Air....5255 5D Penang/ Langkawi 3D Cameron..Air...s2s9 $469 4D Cameron/Genting 3D/4N Kenyir Lake $229 s3B4 4D Kuching/ Damais439 4D Langkawi $338 4D Penang $338 Sft! 3DTioman $349 3D/4N Pangkor....s2o9 2D Malacca $79 2D Desaru
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 257 4 AA Discount Centre X We have the expertise to fix and weld mufflers and exhaust pipes for vehicles of all makes models. NAM CHOON WELDING Blk 1063, Eunos Ave 4, #Ol-191, S(1440) Opposite to Paya Lebar MRT Station Te1:*****39/ *****17• Pg:*****21 CLEARANCE mm 15% -50% ALL ITEMS UNTIL 15-11-1903 We
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    • 24 4 Every Thursday 70,800 copies Distributed free with The Straits Times 82 Genting Lane, News Centre, Level 2, Singapore 1334 News Desk: 740-1214/1199/1200 Marketing: 740-1151/2
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 484 5 c V%v %/> C »t ROOF "My weight increased tremendously to 70kg!" she said. "I've tried many slimming programmes but they never worked for me. That's when I called Beauty Express. They promised to get rid of my excess kilos after going through their weight loss and dietary programmes. Everyone
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  • GOINGPLACES
    • 365 6 DESTINATION... NEW ZEALAND NEW ZEALAND is more than just a holiday destination. It is a place that hrims over with the tantalising promise of uplifting the body and soul with its breathtaking sights and water sports. And there are so many ways to explore this special land in
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 711 6 ft! NEW SHAN HOLIDAYS 1 #Ol-08/11 City Plaza 810 Geylang Road (Opp Paya Lebar MRT Station)S(l44o) 1 20 Maxwell Road #Ol-02 Maxwell House S(0106) TEL: 745 9333 220 4924 SPECIAL PROMO BUY 1 GET 1 FREE GENTING CD Cqq 2D3N RESORT HTL BY COACH 3D GENTING AIR Fr $255 30
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 404 7 WE DELIVER IBE RESULTS! c a, A C w FACIAL CARE Our skin renewal programmes will make you feel more beautiful. Eye Puffiness, fine lines, eye rings, eye bags, eye line and eyebrow tattoo. Face Treats pigmentation, blemishes marks, open pores, sagging dehydrated skin. Neck Improves the look of fine
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 454 8 BEDOK CENTRE ELECTRICAL BLK 214 Bedok Town Centre #Ol-163 Tel: *****32/3 b Panasonic Best Offer! DEEPAVALI TX 29GF10X (Stand Optional) Type 29 GAOO Super Slim Picture Tube with Super Flat Black Screen AR/ AS Coating Auto Picture Equalizer Hexacone Dome Sound System Auto Sound Equalizer All-Around Surround Sound System 24W
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    • 27 8 SIAMESE ASTROLOGY TEL: *****81 FAX: *****40 All major credit cards are acceptable. X cards Place of Consultation: SIAMESE ASTROLOGY J. Sophia Road, #O5-32, Peace Centre Singapore 0922
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 740 9 ADVERTISEMENT T/te 9\(ezv Woman AN EXCLUSIVE OF THE LATEST IN HEALTH AND BEAUTY CARE m The latest health statistics show that there was an unprecedented rise in health problems in Singapore due to excessive weight gain and poor health habits. It’s not surprising therefore that weight loss centres and various
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  • WEEKLY UPDATE
    • 93 10 MUSIC The Swingles Singers Nov 9 and 10, 8 pm. The Mandarin Ballroom, The Mandarin Singapore. Tickets at $l5, $25, $35 and $5O at Sistic outlets or call 348-5555 Eight talented young vocalists (above) move effortlessly from organ fugues to orchestral overtures, from big band favourites to piano
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    • 291 10 EXHIBITION Ceramics in Scholarly Taste Chinese Ceramics for the Scholar’s Studio November 6 to December 5, 9 am to 5.30 pm, except on Mondays. National Museum Art Gallery. Free admission. This exhibition will showcase 158 artefacts spanning 1,000 years of Chinese ceramic history. It
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  • 329 10 CoursesfTalks Bedok (442-5317): Attend a Hainanese opera on November 7 from 7.30 to 10 pm. Charges: $2 (member), $3 (non-member). Changi (545-1407): Listen to a talk on wine appreciation on Nov 4 at 8 pm. Charge: $5. Joo Chiat (344-1926): Find out more about cancer and what you can
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  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • 239 10 I TAVERN the craze goes on T)%^r HALLOWEEN HIGH! SPECIAL 30 OCTOBER 1993 (Saturday) LUCKY DRAWS Draws FANCY DRESS 3 CONTEST Prizes BEER DRINKING 3 CONTEST Prizes Plus Door-Gift for every participant SPECIAL HALLOWEEN The Dare Devil Sea Food Combo Served on "Hot Stone" i Scallops, oyster, prawns, salmon, Chilean
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    • 68 10 Beauty Treatment Specialist Non Surgical Face Revitalising Treatments Scars Marks Treatments Skin Pigmentation Treatments (Results in a short time) Exfoliating Facials Collagen Mask Treatments Eye Brow, Eye Line Lip Tattoos I Tattoo Removal Bridal Make Ups BODY trimming course Inches loss within a short period of time All programmes include
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 203 11 We Are Like A Cinema Next Door. Beaut Rent our video topes loser discs- which includes Chinese serials. Also, sale of compact discs, cassettes, comics. SIM El VIDEO PTE LTD 30 Simei MRT Station #O2-01 S(1852) Opening hrs: 1 Oam-10pm Telr *****25, ***** 12 LASER DISC @$M By Coupon ■jjp
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    • 159 11 CEI OUICKPACK SINQAPOAC WTt LTD mourn of ftnOMct group M companml Packaging Machine Films A MEMBER OF QUICKPACK GROUP OF COMPANIES MAGIC SHRINK ~T ‘No Tunner Shrink wrapping machine using only one operator and obtaining a quickshrink. MAGIC SKIN To pack your products on printed card-board with a moulded, transparent
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    • 63 11 CUT 'n' SAVE USUAL $3O NOW $2O Extended till 3/11/93 m as 20cm Cheese Mousse >4 20cm Mango Mousse 20cm Chocolate Mousse m mesxmm > 20cm Authentic Yam Cake 20cm Blackforest Advance Order Recommended SELF COLLECTION ONLY Blk 264 Tampines St 21 #Ol-110, ***** Tel: *****00 Blk 156 Bukit Batok
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  • CENTRESTAGE
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      342 12  -  La Salle drama student makes debut as director By YASMIN KHAN THIS is for all those times you’ve called life “hell”. Three people die and are sentenced to life in hell. One is a journalist Garcin (Mohammad Rohaizad), who is shot dead by people who were
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  • ENTERTAINMENT
    • 177 12 I SAT through the entire film waiting to be tickled. With or without Michael J Fox, this sorry tale of a spoilt brat turned good after a deep bonding experience had nothing much to offer. In “Give Me A Break”, Fox plays Michael (surprise!) Chapman who
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    • 182 12  -  GIVE ME A BREAK YASMIN KHAN everyone believes her and he is sure that she is his claim to fame. Angie is chosen as the new star of a cookie commercial and moves in with him after she lies that her parents are dead. Not surprisingly, Angie keeps his
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  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 52 12 m How fo [ook a above others f>y .j* y y.y y/y yVy oW 4A<4vV^ jK />* steam For Every perm $45 onwards Till JAN '94 I New Branch: 520, East Coast Rd, *Ol-01, S'pore 1545 Tel: *****06 (open daily) Main Branch: BlklsB, Bedok South Ave 3, *Ol-589, Spore 1646
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    • 58 12 CITY/STRAY CAT (1994 Model) Do not miss an excellent opportunity. Reserve one now for X'mas. Free delivery 18 speed Shimano Components TY2O Central Hobby Plus Blk 83 Marine Parade Central #Ol-574 5(1544) Tel: 440 4526 Opening Hours: (12 8.30)pm daily i I The only regional weekly newspaper that reaches the
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  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 96 13 SPECIAL PROMOTION PERIOD FROM 28/10/93 TO 7/1 1/93 FROM HOI. fior a worddwide, wood\niwk Brass Bed From $5 e rtV^'° 1 no n) ov) tcV'° 5 0 «c C.o s w',oA>''9 ,„A ftr .ftoA' I Ve" s *T {,o<' et e iSf*S3^ „->* Model: 622 622 Model: 739 Model: 601
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  • MODERN HOMES
    • 228 14/15 Walls torn down and study given up to make room for the living and dining area LOTS of open space that’s what the Seows wanted in their HDB executive five-room apartment in Pasir Ris. And they got that after spending more than $BO,OOO on renovations.
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    • 264 16  -  By SUMITHA SUDERJANAN MAKE your dream of a beauti-fully-furnished home come true at this shop. Universal Furniture offers exquisitely-designed furniture including bedroom, livingroom, dining-room and office sets with varied designs ranging from sturdy oak and burl to mahogany with its lovely red-dish-brown hues.
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    • 203 18  -  SUMITHA By SUDERJANAN IF YOU like brass beds, check out this range. The Dico collection will appeal to those who like ornate, wellcrafted designs, and the range includes both single and double beds. One of the most unique beds in the range is model
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  • Page 14/15 Advertisements
    • 354 14/15 furniture Supermarket One of the Cheapest Furniture Sale in Singapore Up to 80% off exclusively for those living in the Eastern Zone of Singapore i» NOW 1. Single Bed (Pine CC-008) $llB $59 2. Writing Desk (Pine CC) $l9O $95 3. Synthetic Leather Sofa Set (3+l+l) (ET-878) $776 $3BB 4.
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    • 213 14/15 •NO MESSY TILING OR CONCRETE WORK •NO HACKING with BATHROOM VANITY From $670 NETT Complete with Cabinet EASY Installation Fully moulded single piece vanity Hygienic no joints to promote fungus or mildew growth Water and Scratch resistant cabinet Australia Leading Brand promotion now oh at MODEL APARTMENT 94 BOOTH it.
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    • 148 14/15 It <f '-'f Model UK 8 Sw -V.PUB APPROVED TRADE-IN YOUR OLD WATER HEATER WORTH $BB Latest improved model with 8 years guarantee Suitable for low and high water pressure Advanced electronic temperature control knob Built-in safety device, auto-thermal cut off Equipped with shower kit and sliding bar FREE INSTALLATION
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    • 148 14/15 FRAMELESS SHOWER SCREENS Hinged Door For safety, convenience and a touch of class An No unsightly overlapping lines Easy cleaning design Leakproof no wal floor gaps Call *****74 for free measure quote Towel bai/handle /> Pivoting Door The Masters of their Craft Office Showroom IMM Showroom 126 Joo Song Road
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  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • 123 16 AERO FURNISHING CENTRE 80 marine parade rd *O3-27 parkway parade Singapore 1544AER0 FURNISHING CENTRE 80 marine parade rd *O3-27 parkway parade Singapore 1544 AERO FURNISHING CENTRE 80 marine parade rd #O3 27 parkway parade Singapore 1544 I Bedroom Suite la i Furniture dk cJectricul Centre ;Ef li S' r. r
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    • 76 16 mm if European fabrics J mm 111 Wr r mi hr ■s': lit 141 t i We provide a wide selection of curtains, wallpaper and blinds for Commercial and Residential interior upholstery at reasonable price. Your could visit us at: Tong Luck Interior Service Blk 211, Hougang Street 21 #Ol-313.
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  • Page 17 Advertisements
    • 218 17 Classic American-style furniture for your home and office Tastefully designed, beautifully crafted, at moderate prices 1$ m t i I! ■JF m •4*? 4 r-'-i l ft ■> w f ft wzm rt •-> m u -x •.AL v *SP» Sfe ?.V--,'V V# YEAR w WARRANTY Furnish your home and
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  • Page 18 Advertisements
    • 216 18 WEEKENDeast. Your weekly companion. Luxaflex Shower Screen iU Shower screen Elegant Durable Safe ft Easy i 4' Smooth Trackless Sill Sold in over 80 countries worldwide INSIST ON LUXAFLEX GUARANTEE CARD Luxalon Awning The Product l You Can Rely f- On. Available in a wide range ot colours to co-ordinate
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  • Page 18 Miscellaneous

  • Page 19 Advertisements
    • 641 19 Geofacts GEOFACTS, prepared by the experts of the National Geographic exclusively for WEEKENDeast, is a new and fascinating way to entertain readers of all ages. Learn more about the world you live in through WEEKENDeast and National Geographic. r The Doggy Salon By Appointment Only Call: 287-0858/289-2608 Mr Raymund Wee
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  • HEALTHPAGE
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    • 532 20 Check that lump in the neck, it could mean you have The article is written by Dr K A A, a consultant ENT surgeon with East Shore Hospital, as part of the hospital’s contribution to the community. Readers who have questions related to the topic can write to:
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  • Page 20 Advertisements

  • HOMEVIDEOS
    • 368 21  -  By YASMIN KHAN GRAB a partner, get out the popcorn and turn down the lights. Or you can do this all alone if you’re brave enough. Scare yourself silly this Halloween as video distributors dish out a flood of releases to thrill and
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  • Page 21 Advertisements
    • 319 21 rtf 28/10/93 14/11/93 While Stocks Last AH UP $8.50 M A 2 Litres Jaffa Jgg Fresh Orange ..(Unsweetened) U.P. $7.50 375 g Nutella Chocolate Spread U.P. $4.80 50g Boncafe Instant Coffee U.P. $4.40 a* 700 ml PZA Euro Juice W '!>n 00 /x'felia' ,c t it/ •I Mil $3.95 1
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  • ENTERTAINMENT
    • 67 22  -  YASMIN KHAN ABOUT 25 artistes will come together to help celebrate the opening of Nex.ls, a store for youths. Nex.ls is taking the place of the old Tangs Studio at Scotts Shopping Centre. Its opening on November 11 will feature a concert, fashion shows
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    • 78 22 ELTON JOHN will be releasing his 34th album called “Elton John Duets” at the end of next month. It will feature duets with big names including Stevie Wonder, RuPaul, Paul Young, k.d. lang, PM Dawn, Don Henley, Kiki Dee and George Michael. There is even a
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  • Page 22 Advertisements
    • 245 22 a ZA uifl HONDA ESi Spoiler $2BO only Year End Offer Mi’das Classic Car Auto Accessories 20 Marina Mall, #Ol-06 Marina South (0101) Tel: 221-9293 Fax: 281-5725 80 Marine Parade Rd #BI-104 Parkway Parade (1544) Tel: 345-3758 Alarm Systems Car Seat Covers Speaker Boards Tail Spoilers Car Stereo Systems Polishing
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    • 296 22 GOOD NEWS! You don't have to worry about your car anymore! KIAN TONG AUTO SERVICE Your One-stop Service Centre 460 Changi Rd. B.Bkm. S(1441) (Shell Station, after Frankel Ave) Contact Mr Rickie Wan at Tel: 344-3780/344-0617 Daily opening hrs: 8.30am-6pm, Sunday 8.30am-spm Blk 5034 Ang Mo Kio Ind Pk 2
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  • Page 23 Advertisements
    • 433 23 1 NIGHTSHIFT NIGHT# shifl WINE 8 DINE tN«I«T«E 7 S*H*I»F»T an uplifting guide in on mi 111 4* MONDAY 4* TUESDAY 4* WEDNESDAY 4 THURSDAY 4* FRIDAY From 15/10/93 4* SATURDAY *1 be By 2 Levels of Entertainment %/Karaoke Level I l/ Live Band Level 2 HAPPY HOURS SPH TO
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  • WEEKENDFOOD
    • 478 24  -  New Parkway Parade deli serves hearty sandwiches and assorted pastries By CELINE TAN CHECK out this delicatessen’s delicious croissants which come all the way from New Zealand. Meadowbake Asia, the newly-opened deli at Parkway Parade, is banking on its tasty croissants to draw
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    • 594 25  -  New restaurant opens at Katong prime area By CELINE TAN LOCAL dishes with a twist is what makes this restaurant different. The food here is worth a try if you like more creative, homestyle Chinese recipes. Previously at Depot Road, Lung Yi Family
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    • 156 25  -  RINA PECK IF YOU feSl tired, perk yourself up with soups like doubleboiled black chicken with Chinese herbs. Or, enjoy a serving of Buddha jumps over the wall. The rich soup is prepared with slices of abalone, shark’s fin, fish maw, sea cucumber, mushrooms and Chinese herbs,
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  • Page 24 Advertisements
    • 211 24 ‘PoHdv& 'TttoUMVI Indonesian Restaurant #B 1 -18A Parkway Parade S'pore 1544 (opp. Deli franco) Tel: 345-7009/ 345-2263 Open daily 12 noon -9.30 pm 1 Our Specialties: Pecel Lele (Fried Catfish with Chilli) Sop Buntut (Spicy Ox-Tail Soup) Sop Kambing Jakarta (Spicy Mutton Soup Jakarta) Tahu Telur 20% DISCOUNT ON ALL
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    • 83 24 n m fei ®©lW o Ok sT 4 V. VBUNsp^ yam 80 0 *>/ Q l- 4 Buns that are so small W they can be eaten in one goA' 7- We offer a wide variety of buns. For advance orders, please call us at *****40 now. •80 Marine Parade
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  • Page 25 Advertisements
    • 36 25 ARE YOU (WO)MAN ENOUGH TO TRY MY RATED BLACK PEPPER CHICKEN CLAYPOT IT'S snoionanoiNn UNIQUE AS WELL AS DELICIOUS) •s# £=> FASTEST CLAYPOT IN ALVIN S the EAST #BI -144 MAKAN PARADE PARKWAY PARADE CLOSED ON SUNDAYS
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    • 119 25 EXCLUSIVE Food Catering 17 Swan Lake Avenue, Singapore 1545 (Licence No: EL-K-90-150L-000) We cater: BUFFET COCKTAIL BBQ HIGH TEA for: Anniversaries Church Meetings Birthdays Housewarmings Company Functions Seminars/Exhibitions etc. We also cater for Term contract box meals to offices, factories, construction sites, etc packed meals and snack boxes. 2 i:t-0
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  • Page 26 Advertisements
    • 1142 26 CLASSIFIEDadbank74O-1152 I iiiLtfM l »iii YOUR GUIDE TO BETTER BUYS AND 3-A CHILD CARE CENTRES At Jollies, we are committed to the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of your child. Our motto is Learn Through Play and we are one of the biggest Child Care Centre in Katong. Our
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  • Page 27 Advertisements
    • 1378 27 CLASSIFIEDacIbank74O-1152 .;> > mm m W SERVICES 13 EDUCATION/INSTRUCTION 19 MOTORING 21 PARTY WEDDING SERVICES 21 PARTY WEDDING SERVICES BRADLEY Nal Marine Parade, #O7-05,Parkway TIITADC BuildersS(ls44) Tel: *****34 TUTUKw Registered with Ministry of Education ATTENTION TO ALL FOREIGN STUDENTS Intensive preparation for admission to Singapore Schools in 1994. (15hrs per
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  • Page 28 Advertisements
    • 203 28 rr another success story "My figure has been put 'RIGHT' at TRIMLINE... Now these clothes fit me perfectly" Ms Iris Lim wQ.i^nelfon J r 4 Ms Iris Lim, before, a pear-shaped figure nONN "The problem with me was not my weight, but my pear-shaped figure. After having completed 15 Body
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