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The Straits Times, 20 March 2006

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  • Masthead [Title Section]
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    THE STRAITS TIMES 72 PAGES IN FOUR PARTS MICA (P) 219/03/2006 MONDAY, MARCH 20 2006 em* A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION ESTABLISHED 1845 80 CENTS  (25 words)
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  • SM's task: Win back opposition wards [Articles]
    Page 1
    SM's task: Win back opposition wards Li Xueying He plans to give voters what they want, as PAP aims for a solid win at the polls By SENIOR Minister Goh Chok Tong has been given a special assignment this election: win back the opposition wards of Potong Pasir and Hougang...  (739 words)
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  • A SURE MEDAL [Articles + Illustrations]
    Page 1, TEAM SINGAPORE
    A SURE MEDAL JASON HO, 17, makes it 3-0 for the Singapore men's table tennis team at the Commonwealth Games m Melbourne yesterday. Singapore beat Wales m the semi-finals and will play India for the gold medal today. The Raffles Junior College student said: "It's exciting, but I'll be a...  (123 words)
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  • Schools to take no chances with HFMD [Articles]
    Page 1
    Schools to take no chances with HFMD Salma Khalik By Health Correspondent IF EVEN one child m a class comes down with hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) when school re-opens today, the parents of all classmates will be told. And if at least 18 children are infected and the...  (407 words)
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  • Bird flu: Expect more false alarms [Articles]
    Page 1
    Bird flu: Expect more false alarms SINGAPORE can expect more false alarms about possible bird flu cases here, said Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan, commenting on the case of a 64-year-old Indonesian woman with pneumonia who was brought to the National University Hospital from Semarang. HSNI influenza infections m poultry...  (135 words)
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  • UPFRONT

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  • PRIME

    • Push to wipe out loan sharks paying off [Articles + Illustrations]
      Page 3, DESMOND WEE
      Push to wipe out loan sharks paying off Tanya Fong Three major raids this year have netted five syndicate heads By "Someofthe debtors are so desperate, they are willing to be a runner, even for a day, just to reduce their loan amount. The loan sharks use this to avoid...  (744 words)
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    • A tighter net over loan sharks [Articles]
      Page 3
      A tighter net over loan sharks The Moneylenders Act was toughened up m November, doubling sentences for illegal moneylending and related activities. ILLEGAL MONEYLENDING 'Caning is compulsory for convicted loan sharks. First-time illegal moneylenders can be fined up to $200,000, and jailed up to two years. Repeat offenders will be...  (134 words)
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    • $3.7m each for owners in en bloc sale [Articles + Illustrations]
      Page 4, MUGILAN RAJASEGERAN
      $3.7 m each for owners in en bloc sale Fiona Chan Marcel Lee Pereira Paterson Tower m District 9 is sold for $266 million over the weekend By SEVENTY-TWO owners of apartments at Paterson Tower will walk away with an average $3.7 million each m the largest collective sale deal...  (530 words)
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    • A more modest tussle expected for Sentosa IR [Articles]
      Page 4
      A more modest tussle expected for Sentosa IR Krist Boo By THE race for the Sentosa integrated resort is about to start, as the four-horse race for the Marina Bay resort draws to an exciting close. Details beginning to emerge suggest it will be a more modest affair than the...  (568 words)
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  • ASIA

    • FALLING PERTAMINA [Articles + Illustrations]
      Page 6, AFP
      FALLING PERTAMINA Azhar Ghani At Ihr beginning ol Ihc l!)(>()s, Indonesia led Ihc w;iy in showing how resource-rich developing counlrics could stand up to the multinational oil companies and win. Malaysia was one ol the countries to embrace the 'Indonesian formula'. But today, it is the student leading the way....  (741 words)
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    • RISING PETRONAS [Articles]
      Page 6
      RISING PETRONAS Reme Ahmad Its overseas ventures have paid off m a big way By Malaysia Bureau Chief In Kuala Lumpur WHEN Petroliam Nasional (Petronas) was set up m 1974 to consolidate Malaysia's oil and gas assets, it was seen as a younger sibling of Indonesia's Pertamina. But earlier this...  (595 words)
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      'Mini-Oiina' Investors are flocking once again to Vietnam, drawn by its dynamic growth and hard-working workforce. PAGE 12 I Public Lecture by Nobel Laureate I I Dr Ferid Murad I I Process and Life CTr I I __^ m Ma¥aa*m* M^Mmmm. I hHB Ferid Murad, MD, PhD won the 1998...  (550 words)
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  • CHINA

    • Second anti-Chen rally in a week takes to streets [Articles + Illustrations]
      Page 7, REUTERS, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
      Second anti- Chen rally in a week takes to streets Taipei THOUSANDS of Taiwan opposition supporters took to the streets for the second time m a week yesterday to rail against President Chen Shui-bian and his policies, which they claim are fanning tensions with China. The demonstration came just hours...  (316 words)
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    • Chen driven 'only by selfinterest' [Articles]
      Page 7
      Chen driven 'only by selfinterest' Goh Sui Noi CROSS-STRAIT TENSION Critics, including within his party, say President fears losing supporters if he seeks peace By m Taipei TAIWAN President Chen Shui-bian was driven to push the envelope on cross-strait issues following his party's crushing defeat m last December's local elections,...  (854 words)
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  • EAST ASIA

    • Deadly HK cop shoot-out 'linked to illegal soccer betting' [Articles]
      Page 8, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
      Deadly HK cop shoot-out 'linked to illegal soccer betting' Hong Kong A SHOOT-OUT between three Hong Kong police officers that left two dead is said to be linked to an illegal football betting syndicate. A police source, quoted m the Sunday Morning Post, said policeman Tsui Po Ko had long...  (297 words)
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    • PULL OF THE EYES [Articles + Illustrations]
      Page 8, REUTERS
      PULL OF THE EYES Using nothing but his eyelids, a Chinese manpuUeda vehicle carrying seven local contestants m the Miss Tourism Queen International Pageant 2006, as well as a 400 kg stone pot, m southern China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Saturday. PHOTO: REUTERS  (44 words)
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    • Rich-poor divide widening, say most Japanese [Articles]
      Page 8, ASSOCIATED PRESS
      Rich-poor divide widening, say most Japanese Results of poll released as lawmakers debate issue that is becoming a political flashpoint Tokyo A VAST majority of Japanese feel the gap between rich and poor has widened as the economy recovers, according to a poll published yesterday. The findings were released as...  (497 words)
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    • Spreading the blame [Articles]
      Page 8
      Spreading the blame The top reason for the widening income gap is the spiralling number of part-time workers m the country, said 43 per cent of those who responded to the Tokyo Shimbun poll. Thirty-two per cent cited pay differences between big and small firms as a reason. Another 31...  (61 words)
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    • Fake cigarettes used for medicine [Articles]
      Page 8, REUTERS
      Fake cigarettes used for medicine Beijing OFFICIALS m China, a country that teems with enthusiastic smokers, are crushing counterfeit cigarettes to make medicine. Workers m the north-western city of Xian are crushing the fakes to extract solanesol, a compound found m tobacco which is used to treat heart disease. "We...  (173 words)
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    • Once dominant Japan lags behind S. Korea [Articles + Illustrations]
      Page 9, REUTERS, AP
      Once dominant Japan lags behind S. Korea Kwan Weng Kin From education to sports to industrial might, Japan now trails its neighbour By Japan Correspondent In Tokyo Japanese not measuring up JAPANESE baseball player Ichiro Suzuki called it "the most humiliating day" of his career after Japan's second straight defeat...  (855 words)
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    • Illiterate man sued for Net piracy [Articles]
      Page 9, ASSOCIATED PRESS
      Illiterate man sued for Net piracy Hong Kong SEVEN record companies are suing an unemployed 54-year-old man for illegally uploading music on the Internet, even though he claims he does not even know how to switch on a computer, a newspaper reported yesterday. The accused, Mr Yeung Chun Choi, suspects...  (283 words)
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    • Robo-carp may be used to study fish [Articles + Illustrations]
      Page 9, REUTERS
      Robo-carp may be used to study fish Tokyo ARMED with nothing more than a couple of sensors, a robotic fish unveiled by Japanese scientists last week could one day observe fish m the ocean or survey oil platforms for damage. Modelled on the koi, the remote-controlled white, red and gold...  (179 words)
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  • INDIA/SOUTH ASIA

    • China wants share of India's economic pie [Articles]
      Page 10, ASSOCIATED PRESS, REUTERS
      China wants share of India's economic pie Chinese minister wants to increase bilateral trade, says businesses are keen to invest MUMBAI LOTS OF POTENTIAL "We believe the economic potential of India will continue to grow. That is why Chinese businesses are paying attention." CHINESE COMMERCE MINISTER BO CHINESE businesses are...  (527 words)
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    • HEAD-TURNERS [Articles + Illustrations]
      Page 10, AP
      HEAD-TURNERS Basking m their moment of glory, Miss India Universe 2006 Neha Kapoor (second from right) and Miss India Earth 2006 Amrita Patki (second from left) celebrating after being crowned m Mumbai on Saturday. Ms Kapoor, 22, a model and classical dancer, also won the Miss Photogenic and Miss Fresh...  (82 words)
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    • Villagers behead 5 in one family [Articles]
      Page 10, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
      Villagers behead 5 in one family Guwahati (India) VILLAGERS publicly beheaded five members of a family m India's Assam state for allegedly causing the death of two tea garden workers by witchcraft. Police said the villagers ordered the punishment on Saturday to appease the gods after a "trial" following the...  (147 words)
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    • ASIA QUICKLY

      • WARY OF ARMS BUILD-UP [Articles]
        Page 10, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
        WARY OF ARMS BUILD-UP TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi yesterday expressed concern over countries which were building up their armed forces m secret, m an apparent reference to China. "In recent years, we see some countries expanding the military force without transparency," he said at a National Defence Academy...  (77 words)
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      • NEW HK PARTY FORMED [Articles]
        Page 10, ASSOCIATED PRESS
        NEW HK PARTY FORMED HONG KONG: Lawmakers, lawyers and academics here formed a new political party yesterday that aims to push for full democracy m the Chinese territory. The new Civic Party evolved from the loosely organised Article 45 Concern Group, which won four seats m the 2004 legislative election....  (87 words)
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      • SEOUL MAYOR DRAWS FLAK [Articles]
        Page 10, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
        SEOUL MAYOR DRAWS FLAK BEIJING: Seoul Mayor Lee Myung Bak shortened his trip to the United States and returned home on Saturday amid growing criticism over his use of a public tennis court without paying the rental fee m full for the past three years. The unpaid fees totalled 28...  (91 words)
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      • MANILA MAY DROP CHARGES [Articles]
        Page 10, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
        MANILA MAY DROP CHARGES MANILA: Philippine Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez yesterday hinted that charges may be dropped against a few of the four US marines accused of raping a Filipina last November. "I think not all of them should be charged, but Smith should be charged." Mr Gonzalez said, referring...  (58 words)
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      • 12 HELD FOR MINE CLASHES [Articles]
        Page 10, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
        12 HELD FOR MINE CLASHES JAKARTA: Indonesian police said yesterday they were holding 12 people as suspects for the deadly clashes that erupted last week during protests against a mine operated by an American company m Papua province. Hundreds of protesters demanding the closure of a gold mine operated by...  (75 words)
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  • SOUTH-EAST ASIA

    • THAI POLITICAL CRISIS

      • Opposition claims proof of Thaksin party's poll fraud [Articles + Illustrations]
        Page 11, ASSOCIATED PRESS, AP
        Opposition claims proof of Thaksin party's poll fraud Thai Rak Thai hired people to run as sham candidates, says Democrat Party Bangkok THAILAND'S political opposition yesterday said it had proof that Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's ruling party has committed electoral fraud. The claim deepened the embattled leader's political troubles just...  (582 words)
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      • Reviled in Bangkok, loved in hometown [Articles + Illustrations]
        Page 11, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, AP
        Reviled in Bangkok, loved in hometown San Kamphaeng (Thailand) WHILE protesters m Bangkok burn his effigy, m this northern town where Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was born, they light incense sticks and pray he will continue to run the country. "He is a beloved person here, everyone m San Kamphaeng...  (705 words)
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      • THAI CRISIS QUICKLY

        • THAKSIN WARNS OF NEW FINANCIAL CRISIS [Articles]
          Page 11, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
          THAKSIN WARNS OF NEW FINANCIAL CRISIS PRIME Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said yesterday that Thailand's political deadlock could spark a new financial crisis. "The prolonged protest has destroyed confidence among investors and tourists," Mr Thaksin said. The Thai leader last week said he might consider stepping aside long enough for constitutional...  (73 words)
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        • PUBLIC URGED TO APPEAL TO KING [Articles]
          Page 11
          PUBLIC URGED TO APPEAL TO KING SOME influential groups, such as the Press Council of Thailand and the Lawyers Council of Thailand, have urged the public to appeal to the King to appoint an interim leader to end the current political deadlock. The two backed the use of Article 7...  (109 words)
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        • MANY IN BANGKOK MAY NOT VOTE [Articles]
          Page 11, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
          MANY IN BANGKOK MAY NOT VOTE MORE than half of Bangkok's voters may not cast ballots m the April 2 snap election, and some 40 per cent believe the polls should be postponed, according to a survey released yesterday. Only 43 per cent of the 1,552 people surveyed said they...  (86 words)
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        • DELAY POLL, SAYS LEGAL EXPERT [Articles]
          Page 11, THE NATION/ASIA, NEWS NETWORK
          DELAY POLL, SAYS LEGAL EXPERT MR KANIN BoOnsuwan, one of the country's experts on constitutional issues, wants the April 2 poll postponed by 120 days to end the political crisis. His suggestion followed growing concern that the snap poll might not be practical due to serious problems. For instance, the...  (111 words)
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  • SOUTH-EAST ASIA / MALAYSIA

    • Wave of investment sweeping Vietnam [Articles + Illustrations]
      Page 12, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, AFP
      Wave of investment sweeping Vietnam From battlefield to industrial hub THE southern Mekong Delta, a bloody battlefield a generation ago, is now a vast industrial zone where leading chipmaker Intel is setting up shop amid hundreds of garment, shoe and electronics factories. Vietnam's economy has grown at around 7 per...  (569 words)
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    • Vital Malaysian river dying of pollution, experts warn [Articles]
      Page 12, NEW SUNDAY TIMES
      Vital Malaysian river dying of pollution, experts warn Kuala Lumpur A DEADLY mix of chemicals, sewage and farm run-off is killing Sungai Selangor, which supplies water to most of Kiang Valley, and a radical plan is needed to save the river, experts say. Sungai Selangor provides 60 per cent of...  (462 words)
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    • Syed Hamid to visit Myanmar this month after long wait [Articles]
      Page 12, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
      Syed Hamid to visit Myanmar this month after long wait Kuala Lumpur MYANMAR has ended months of delays by setting a date for the visit of Asean special envoy and Malaysian Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar to check on democratic reforms. Datuk Seri Syed Hamid said yesterday he would visit...  (247 words)
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    • Daughters of PMs past and present stand up for women [Articles + Illustrations]
      Page 12, THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
      Daughters of PMs past and present stand up for women Kuala Lumpur THE Malaysian Prime Minister's daughter and two daughters of two past premiers have come together to speak up for Muslim women and voice concerns over injustices perpetrated m the name of Islam. Ms Nori Abdullah, Datin Paduka Marina...  (453 words)
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  • WORLD

    • Political crisis over French jobs plan [Articles + Illustrations]
      Page 13, AP
      Political crisis over French jobs plan Susan Sachs PM Villepin's presidential hopes damaged as 500,000 take to streets By For The Straits Times In Paris DESPITE its revolutionary credentials, France is a hard country to reform. Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin had a taste of the French public's resistance to...  (761 words)
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    • Burning issue [Articles]
      Page 13, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
      Burning issue THE anger m Paris is about the First Employment Contract (CPE) a contract for those under 26 that can be terminated m the first two years without explanation. The CPE, supposed to encourage employers to take on young staff, was approved by parliament last week. But the opposition...  (78 words)
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    • Fast pullout of Iraq 'like returning Germany to the Nazis' [Articles + Illustrations]
      Page 14, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, ASSOCIATED PRESS, AP, AFP
      Fast pullout of Iraq 'like returning Germany to the Nazis' Local security forces will not be able to fight back radicals: Rumsfeld Washington ONE day after a wave of anti-war protests swept the world, US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld warned that a quick US pullout from Iraq would result m...  (654 words)
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    • Moderate parties stay out of Hamas govt [Articles]
      Page 14, ASSOCIATED PRESS
      Moderate parties stay out of Hamas govt Gaza City HAMAS has completed the formation of its government without succeeding m attracting moderate parties, a step that looks likely to increase the chances of international isolation. The narrow government to be presented to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at a meeting yesterday...  (205 words)
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    • Mid-East countries the real losers if Iran goes nuclear [Articles]
      Page 14
      Mid-East countries the real losers if Iran goes nuclear Jonathan Eyal By Straits Times Europe Bureau In London WHEN the United Nations Security Council meets tomorrow to discuss a draft resolution on Iran, a familiar scene will be replayed. The Americans will demand that Iran allows immediate inspections of its...  (560 words)
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    • Poor support for US position boils down to tactics [Articles]
      Page 14
      Poor support for US position boils down to tactics JONATHAN EYAL WHY are so many countries refusing to support the American stance on Iran? For the Arabs, it is partly a question of psychology. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal, for example, offered this argument earlier this year: "It is...  (233 words)
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    • SPOTLIGHT PEOPLE

      • Hillary's war chest tops $32m [Articles + Illustrations]
        Page 15, REUTERS
        Hillary's war chest tops $32m SHE has yet to declare that she will run, but m the race for the White House m 2008, Senator Hillary Clinton has so far raised more than any other potential Democratic presidential candidate. The war chest of the former first lady is stuffed with...  (186 words)
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      • Cobra-kissing his way to a record [Articles + Illustrations]
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        Cobra-kissing his way to a record A FORMER Malaysian snake farm worker may have set a world record after kissing a poisonous snake 51 times m three minutes and one second, according to a news report yesterday. Mr Shahimi Abdul Hamid (above) kissed a 4.6m-long king cobra weighing 10kg on...  (114 words)
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      • Tory adviser makes top dollar [Articles]
        Page 15
        Tory adviser makes top dollar THE marketing genius behind British opposition leader David Cameron is being paid £23,000 (5565,300) a month by the party, the equivalent of a salary of £276,000 a year. Mr Steve Hilton, a former employee of the advertising agency Saatchi Saatchi, is an old friend of...  (99 words)
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    • Sydney security forum closes ranks over China [Articles]
      Page 16
      Sydney security forum closes ranks over China William Choong NEWS ANALYSIS US, Japan, Australia agree on need to counter 'negative' force m the region By For The Straits Times In Canberra A SECURITY forum involving American, Australian and Japanese delegates kicked off on Saturday with Canberra worried about a clash...  (598 words)
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    • 10 DEG C HANDICAP [Articles + Illustrations]
      Page 16, AP
      10 DEG C HANDICAP Deana Murtha chipping the ball while playing on a six-hole golf course on the frozen Bering Sea outside Nome, Alaska. The Bering Sea Ice Golf Classic tournament raises funds for the Bering Sea Lions Club. PHOTO AP  (41 words)
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    • US court backs govt request for Google data [Articles]
      Page 16, REUTERS, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
      US court backs govt request for Google data San Francisco IN A landmark battle over privacy on the Internet, the popular Google search engine has been ordered to give the US government a peek into its inner realm, but nothing more. A federal judge ordered Google to turn over data...  (392 words)
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    • WORLO QUICKLY

      • BELARUS LEADER POISED TO WIN POLLS [Articles]
        Page 16, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
        BELARUS LEADER POISED TO WIN POLLS MINSK: Belarus' authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko looked set for a landslide win yesterday as the ex-Soviet state voted m an election marred by accusations of fraud and fears of violence. Mr Lukashenko, who has ruled Belarus for 12 years, is widely expected to defeat...  (108 words)
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      • U.S. FACES HIGHER FUEL PRICES [Articles]
        Page 16, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
        U.S. FACES HIGHER FUEL PRICES NEW YORK: US motorists are likely to face a fresh surge m fuel prices m the coming months amid a possible supply crunch as new environmental rules go into effect at a time of peak demand, analysts say. Prices for petrol are likely to test...  (108 words)
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      • NEW BIRD FLU VICTIM SUSPECTED [Articles]
        Page 16, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, ASSOCIATED PRESS
        NEW BIRD FLU VICTIM SUSPECTED CAIRO: Egypt yesterday said a man was suspected of having the potentially deadly strain of bird flu after a woman was said to have died of the disease last week. Mr Mohammed Bahaa Abdel Moneim, 28, has been m hospital since last Thursday after suffering...  (162 words)
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      • SUBWAY TUNNEL COLLAPSE SPARKS FIRE [Articles]
        Page 16, ASSOCIATED PRESS
        SUBWAY TUNNEL COLLAPSE SPARKS FIRE MOSCOW: A section of tunnel collapsed yesterday m the Moscow subway and a fire erupted on a train, but no one was hurt, officials said. Emergency Situations Ministry spokesman Viktor Beltsov said that a concrete section fell on a train, triggering a fire. He said...  (101 words)
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    • Putin in Beijing to cement closer ties [Articles + Illustrations]
      Page 17, AFP
      Putin in Beijing to cement closer ties TRACY OUEK CHINA WHAT IT IS RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin begins a two-day official visit to China tomorrow during which he will meet his Chinese counterpart President Hu Jintao. Premier Wen Jiabao and top legislator Wu Bangguo. Moscow and Beijing will kick-off the...  (251 words)
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    • Thai crisis: Key players may meet for debate WHAT IT IS [Articles + Illustrations]
      Page 17
      Thai crisis: Key players may meet for debate WHAT IT IS NIRMAL GHOSH SOUTH-EAST ASIA KEY figures m Thailand's political crisis may come together for a debate at Bangkok's Thammasat University on Friday. Among the participants could be at least one leader from the three opposition parties boycotting the April...  (135 words)
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    • Security Council to debate Iran issue WHAT IT IS [Articles + Illustrations]
      Page 17
      Security Council to debate Iran issue WHAT IT IS JONATHAN EYAL WORLD THE UN Security Council starts debating a draft resolution tomorrow, tabled by the European Union, demanding that Iran accepts international inspections of its nuclear facilities. This will severely test US relations with China and Russia, both of which...  (116 words)
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    • US-UAE dialogue on free trade agreement WHAT IT IS [Articles + Illustrations]
      Page 17
      US-UAE dialogue on free trade agreement WHAT IT IS EUGENE LOW WORLD US TRADE Representative Rob Portman (right) will meet United Arab Emirates Economy Minister Sheikha Lubna al-Qassimi today to discuss business and economic issues. Free trade talks will also likely be on the agenda the United States and the...  (122 words)
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      A look at the key world events this week by Shefali Rekhi of The Straits Times Foreign Desk GLOBAL AGENDA "4l V% jL_. w I S^Mttlw*^ V mk.A-. y '^oO'^ll:' A' l --Vi p| ,'AAA'%~" PPpi mmm Mm .W Aam^LaW aKW *^El_kK ,*M%.m*m m>^„.mmdEtmimW*...-mk. < WM^y* W^^BM^^WaßiifSPMWKSjgllll «n»aifiiiriyiMSvT«^ir«ii7«i«M MWIW.aam WStL...  (525 words)
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      5 THINGS YOU CAN DO TODAY IWalk through a gallery of architecture and urban design by local and international architects. The URA Centre, Atrium, 45 Maxwell Road. Mon-Fri 9am-7pm; Sat 9am-5pm. Free. Visit http://www.ura.gov.sg for more details. 2 Donate $10 to buy a lily for Viriya Community Service's Lilies On...  (270 words)
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  • HOME

    • Masthead [Title Section]
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      HOME THE STRAITS TIMES MONDAY MARCH 20, 2006  (8 words)
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    • High-stakes battle shaping up in two opposition wards [Articles + Illustrations]
      Page 1
      High-stakes battle shaping up in two opposition wards Aaron Low Ken Kwek ELECTION BATTLEGROUNDS SM will coach and advise PAP men there to help win back Hougang, Potong Pasir wards By THE stakes have just gone up for Hougang and Potong Pasir with Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong throwing his...  (709 words)
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    • ELECTION BATTLEGROUNDS

    • QUICK NEWS

      • 25 COUPLES RENEW WEDDING VOWS [Articles]
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        25 COUPLES RENEW WEDDING VOWS AGAINST the backdrop of calm waters and the rays of the early morning sun, 25 couples renewed their wedding vows yesterday. The couples, who were between their mid-30s and 60s, held hands and recited their vows together at Macßitchie Reservoir. Organised by the Family Life...  (148 words)
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      • $200,000 FOR QUAKE-HIT VILLAGE [Articles]
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        $200,000 FOR QUAKE-HIT VILLAGE THE Singapore Pakistani Association presented a cheque for $200,000 to the Pakistani village of Dana, which was affected by last October's devastating earthquake. Representatives from Pakistan charity The Citizen's Foundation received the cheque at a tea reception on Thursday. The money, raised through a word-of-mouth appeal...  (69 words)
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      • BUY CROC MEAT: IT'S FOR CHARITY [Articles]
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        BUY CROC MEAT: IT'S FOR CHARITY THE Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) will be selling exotic local produce to raise funds for The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund. Daring diners will be able to take home fresh crocodile meat produced at the Long Kuan Hung Crocodile Farm here. Those...  (160 words)
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    • No more dough from rotiboys [Articles + Illustrations]
      Page 4, AARON LENG
      No more dough from rotiboys Sales are down since 2004 fad and bun's creator is to end operations here By Jessica Lim AFTER a year of long queues, the dough has finally stopped rising for stores selling rotiboys. The butter-filled buns capped with caramelised coffee cream are not selling like...  (569 words)
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    • Jeep driver trapped in Shenton Way crash [Articles + Illustrations]
      Page 4, SCDF
      Jeep driver trapped in Shenton Way crash A DRIVER of a jeep had to be extricated from his vehicle early yesterday morning when it crashed into a stationary crane parked along Shenton Way. When Singapore Civil Defence Force officers arrived at the accident scene just opposite Shenton House, they found...  (185 words)
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    • Enter the hybrid green cars—with bigger tax rebate [Articles + Illustrations]
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      Enter the hybrid green cars with bigger tax rebate Christopher Tan At least three petroleleetrie hybrid ears will be launched m Singapore this year By Sen ior Correspondent COMPETITIVE LEVEL "The new rebate does bring these cars to a more competitive level, but it still does not make them mainstream....  (581 words)
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    • Poly edge for secondary schools [Articles]
      Page 5
      Poly edge for secondary schools Yen Feng By BETTER LEARNING EXPERIENCE "These changes give us more latitude to broaden our students' learning experience. With Nanyang Polytechnic's help, we hope to refine and customise students' interests so they remain engaged m school curriculum." MR VASUTHEVAN RAMAMURTHY, principal of Outram Secondary MORE...  (395 words)
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    • Hounded by loan sharks, ex-manager agreed to be runner [Articles]
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      Hounded by loan sharks, ex- manager agreed to be runner Tanya Fong > A DEBTOR'S STCMY Desperate to clear his debts, he decided to work for Ah Longs Reports by 30,000 ICs reported lost every year EVERY year, an average of 30,000 identity cards (ICs) are reported lost to the...  (1033 words)
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    • Harassed — because of mistaken ID [Articles + Illustrations]
      Page 6, LIM SIN THAI
      Harassed because of mistaken ID ENGINEER Jane Teo Poh Kirn, 48, had been living m her flat at Block 608, Ang Mo Kio Avenue 5, without any incident for nine years until June last year. That was when the words •osPs" (the loan shark shorthand for "owe money, pay money")...  (624 words)
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    • Ah Longs not having it easy now [Articles]
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      Ah Longs not having it easy now EX-LOAN SHARK'S TALE NOT AFRAID TO CALL POUCE "We used to able to scare the borrowers because they know we are from a secret society, and that we'll turn up where and when we like. Now, they'll say 'okay we pay you today'...  (778 words)
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    • YOUTHink

      • THE FIRST TIME... you start a business [Articles + Illustrations]
        Page 7
        THE FIRST TIME... you start a business Becoming an entrepreneur is no piece of cake for young students, what with lack of funds, contacts and experience. But these youths managed to keep their business running despite the odds. They share with Esther Fung what makes them stand out where others...  (650 words)
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      • Steps to take when starting a business [Articles]
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        Steps to take when starting a business Registering is just the first step. Sonia Tan takes a peek at what else is involved Register your business Log orfto www.bizfile.gov.sg to submit your application. You may need a special licence if your business deals with finance, banking, optical discs or manufactures...  (380 words)
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      • Let's talk about THE MANY ROADS TO LEARNING [Articles + Illustrations]
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        Let's talk about THE MANY ROADS TO LEARNING Ei sen Teo GROWING PAINS There have been a slew of changes m the education system, from the Integrated Programme to specialised schools like the Sports, Arts and North Light schools. Youthlnk asks its writers how they feel about the changes and...  (354 words)
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      • Discuss with students first before implementing changes [Articles]
        Page 8
        Discuss with students first before implementing changes Tris Pruetthipunthu By WHILE I do not doubt that the changes m education policies were implemented with good intentions, one wonders if it would necessarily result m a better system. The first problem is that it tends to focus on the elite and...  (411 words)
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      • Why 'retire' dedicated youth leaders? [Articles]
        Page 8
        Why 'retire' dedicated youth leaders? TALK BACK READING the Youthlnk pieces on the People's Association's intention to rebrand itself, I felt compelled to share my experience. I was a volunteer m a Youth Executive Committee (YEC), under People's Association Youth Movement (PAYM) for six years. The PA should be lauded...  (295 words)
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      • PA: 'Retire' claims untrue [Articles]
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        PA: 'Retire' claims untrue YOUTH volunteers are an asset which the People's Association always welcomes. Contrary to the reader's claim, it does not forcibly "retire" its youth leaders. Youth Executive Committee members are elected on two-year terms. On expiry, they may stand for re-election if they are 35 years and...  (95 words)
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      • Too much to juggle [Articles]
        Page 8
        Too much to juggle Nur Khairiah By I AM heartened by the new education policies and I hope this will allow students to use their strengths and follow their dreams. Secondary schools are now looking beyond grades and trying to develop "well-rounded individuals". But I wonder if by making the...  (105 words)
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      • Wanted: Specialised teachers [Articles]
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        Wanted: Specialised teachers Clement Ng By MANY assume that after secondary school, the automatic path is to go to junior college. They believe that the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) and polytechnics catch the leftovers. The good news is that the whole idea of a "proper education path" is breaking...  (185 words)
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      • Help us make right choice [Articles]
        Page 8
        Help us make right choice Jamie Lee By STUDENTS are increasingly spoilt for choice. The education system is offering new options, diversifying the routes to learning. Paradoxically, this means that students have to decide much earlier which path to take. The problem is, how does a student know if he...  (110 words)
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      • FORTNIGHTLY AGENDA [Articles + Illustrations]
        Page 8
        FORTNIGHTLY AGENDA Felicia Low presents Deviant Date: Until March 24 Time: llam to 9pm Venue: The Substation Gallery, 45 Armenian Street Admission: Free Performance/installation artist Felicia Low (above) attempts to express her insights on Singapore education m a series of artworks. A teacher for the past five years, Ms Low...  (378 words)
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      • Write in to Youthlnk [Articles]
        Page 8
        Write in to Youthlnk HAVE something to say about articles m Youthlnk? Thinking of contributing a story or commentary for publication? Please e-mail styouth@sph. com.sg with your full name, age and contact number.  (33 words)
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    • FORUM

      • Make day off a must, exempt in special cases [Letters]
        Page 9
        Make day off a must, exempt in special cases I COULD not agree more with Mr lan Selbie and Ms Joan D'Arcy ("Maid caregivers need time off to recharge"; ST, March 14) m their support for maids to have mandatory days off. I, too, cannot believe the Government's reasons for...  (205 words)
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      • Is there no law to protect workers with no voice? [Letters]
        Page 9
        Is there no law to protect workers with no voice? ALL FOR FAMILY They are willing to bear all these so their families m a distant land can hope to lead a better life one day. THE story of Bangladeshi worker Nazrul Islam ("Clearing the garbage 12 hours a day";...  (310 words)
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      • Agency treats maids like objects for sale [Letters]
        Page 9
        Agency treats maids like objects for sale MONEY, MONEY, MONEY Is business more important than humanity m the modern world? Have we left humanity behind m the race for money, which is only a temporary thing? I WANTED to get a new maid so I approached one of the many...  (453 words)
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      • No day off, so given light housework [Letters]
        Page 9
        No day off, so given light housework OTHER SIDE OF THE COIN I AM a working mother and my maid has been with me for the past year. I had a lesson recently and realised why a compulsory rest day may not benefit all maids here. My maid is a...  (386 words)
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      • Maid abuse a sign of intolerant society [Letters]
        Page 9
        Maid abuse a sign of intolerant society THE recent cases of maid abuse have brought to light one alarming fact, that we are becoming a very intolerant society. It is evident that maids are no longer considered human as mistakes cannot be accepted. But when we have to face the...  (200 words)
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      • Provide more info on JC admission exercise [Letters]
        Page 9
        Provide more info on JC admission exercise MY SON went through an experience similar to that of Madam Chia Chye Hiang's daughter ("11--pointer loses out to 13-pointers m choice of JC"; ST, March 16) m the recent junior college admission exercise. With an aggregate score of 14, and after deduction...  (231 words)
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      • Sergeant not repeatedly denied access to lawyer [Letters]
        Page 9
        Sergeant not repeatedly denied access to lawyer I REFER to the report, "Navy sergeant m drug case had no access to lawyer for a month" (ST, March 15). A serviceman under close arrest at the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Detention Barracks may have access to a lawyer depending on the...  (539 words)
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      • Time in jail—make the punishment fit the crime [Letters]
        Page 9
        Time in jail make the punishment fit the crime I REFER to the reports, "Jailed 7 months for dipping maid's finger m hot oil" and "Nigerian tourist jailed 7 years for using fake US$lOO bills" (ST, March 11). Of late there have been many reports of punishment meted out by...  (310 words)
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    • SPORTS

      • Two silvers assured, now for the golds [Articles + Illustrations]
        Page 10
        Two silvers assured, now for the golds Alvin Foo P ADDLERS ENTER BOTH TEAM FINALS Jason and men face India, while Li and the women will meet hosts Australia By In Melbourne TODAY, Jason Ho, 17, is likely to play m the biggest match of his career m Melbourne. The...  (447 words)
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      • Singles losses costly as Singapore fall to India [Articles + Illustrations]
        Page 10, ALVIN FOO, ONG CHIN KAI
        Singles losses costly as Singapore fall to India BADMINTON IT WAS bright and sunny outside the Melbourne Exhibition Centre yesterday afternoon. But, inside the badminton hall, it was all gloom for Singapore. They were upset 1-3 by India m the Commonwealth Games mixed team quarter-finals. The failure of Kendrick Lee...  (587 words)
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      • C'WEALTH GAMES: MARCH 15-26

        • McCann wins marathon by just 2sec [Articles + Illustrations]
          Page 11, REUTERS
          McCann wins marathon by just 2sec LEE YULIN ATHLETICS THE first gold medal of the Commonwealth Games athletics competition, inevitably, fell to the hosts. In the end, gutsy mother-of-two Kerryn McCann, lifted by a raucous full house at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, streaked ahead of Kenyan Hellen Cherono to win...  (651 words)
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        • Stars' golden dreams get reality jolts [Articles + Illustrations]
          Page 11, ONG CHIN KAI
          Stars' golden dreams get reality jolts Lee Yulin SWIMMING Schoeman and Lenton have to settle for fewer wins after upsets m the pool By Assistant Sports Editor In Melbourne THE dreams of two stars were washed away at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre pool last night. Australian Libby Lenton...  (821 words)
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        • David's hopes are squashed [Articles + Illustrations]
          Page 11, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, ASSOCIATED PRESS, AFP
          David's hopes are squashed Melbourne MALAYSIAN world squash champion Nicol David blew her chance for a gold medal on a lean day for Asia at the Commonwealth Games yesterday. David, a hot favourite to add the Commonwealth crown to her World Open and British Open titles, was brought crashing down...  (386 words)
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        • MELBOURNE SHORTS

          • DUAL-CITIZEN RUNNER HURT IN TRAINING [Articles]
            Page 11, ASSOCIATED PRESS
            DUAL-CITIZEN RUNNER HURT IN TRAINING FORMER Olympic silver medallist Sonia O'Sullivan from Ireland hurt her hamstring m training, and will decide tomorrow whether she will make her debut for Australia m Friday's 5,000 m. The 36-year-old was granted permission to run for Australia after gaining dual citizenship on Australia Day,...  (77 words)
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          • GAGNON SNARES SOLO, DUET GOLDS [Articles]
            Page 11, REUTERS
            GAGNON SNARES SOLO, DUET GOLDS CANADA'S Marie Gagnon won both the solo and duet synchronised swimming fiee routines yesterday. The 23-year-old clinched the solo gold with 46.917 points, four points ahead of England's Jenna Randall. Australia's Irena Olevsky finished third. Gagnon then partnered Isabelle Rampling to win the duet category...  (65 words)
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          • WINNING DESPITE PERSONAL TRAGEDY [Articles]
            Page 11, REUTERS
            WINNING DESPITE PERSONAL TRAGEDY MARK Cavendish won an emotional gold medal for the Isle of Man, and Scotland edged out England m the team sprint on the last day of track cycling yesterday. Cavendish held off Australian Ashley Hutchinson, and dedicated his win to training partner James Berry, who was...  (82 words)
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          • WEIGHTLIFTER DROPS OUT OF COMPETITION [Articles]
            Page 11, REUTERS
            WEIGHTLIFTER DROPS OUT OF COMPETITION AN AUSTRALIAN weightlifter, who was at the centre of a doping investigation before the Games began, withdrew from the competition yesterday because of a broken rib. Team officials said Belinda van Tienen, who was entered m the women's 69kg category to be held today, was...  (74 words)
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          • MAIAYSIAN WANTS TO TRAIN IN CHINA [Articles]
            Page 11, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
            MAIAYSIAN WANTS TO TRAIN IN CHINA MALAYSIAN weightlifting gold medallist, Mohamed Faizal Baharom, is looking to China to help turn him into a world-beater ahead of the Beijing Olympics. The 24-year-old had won the 56kg category on Thursday, snatching 115 kg followed by 140 kg m clean and jerk. He...  (100 words)
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        • Games Results [Articles]
          Page 11
          Games Results ATHLETICS Men's marathon: 1 Samson Ramadhani Nyonyi (Tan) 2hr llmin 29sec 2 Fred Mogaka Tumbo (Ken) 2:12.03 3 Daniei Robinson (Eng) 2:14.50 Women's marathon: 1 Kerryr McCann (Aus) 2:30.54 2 Hellen Cherono Koskei (Ken) 2:30.56 3 Elizabeth Yelling (Eng) 2:32.19. Javelin: 1 Sunette Viljoen (Rsa) 50.72 m 2...  (557 words)
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      • Liverpool keep pace with Man Utd [Articles + Illustrations]
        Page 12, REUTERS, BLOOMBERG NEWS
        Liverpool keep pace with Man Utd SOCCER A 3-1 away win over Newcastle puts them two points from second spot m league LONDON LIVERPOOL kept m touch with Manchester United m the battle for second spot, after cruising to a 3-1 win against Newcastle United at St James' Park yesterday....  (462 words)
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      • HORSE RACING Sensational two-country double for the Gray family [Articles + Illustrations]
        Page 12
        HORSE RACING Sensational two-country double for the Gray family MARCH 18, 2006 marked a special day m the life of the Gray racing family from New Zealand, with both father (Kevin) and son (Stephen) saddling up winners within the space of half an hour m two different countries, including the...  (374 words)
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      • SELANGOR RACING RESULTS SUNDAY 19 MARCH [Articles]
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        SELANGOR RACING RESULTS SUNDAY 19 MARCH •m. _ f m liaCK. OOOU Race 1 Class 4 (2) 1600 m ouiruoonnirinnc vhk 1 8 HIGH PRODIGIOUS. KOh I 10 Midnight Reef. J Saimee 2. 11 Playing, D B Smith 3. Margins:S-Headx2len. Time: 1:37.1.N05.8,10,11. Win: «.,-> o, KMMC„„, MTioinim.ii.iiiw $13 Place $6....  (331 words)
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      • HONG KONG RACING RESULTS SUNDAY 19 MARCH [Articles]
        Page 12
        HONG KONG RACING RESULTS SUNDAY 19 MARCH Track: Good Race 1 Griffins 1200 m Nos. 11. 8. 1 Win: $11 Place S7 SS, $13. FCT $9 PFT: (1-81 $9, 11-11) $7. (8-111 S3. TCE 552 Scratchings: 6, 9. Race 2 Class 5 1800 m Nos. 1. 6, 2 Win: $110....  (412 words)
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      • FA speaks to foreign candidate Scolari [Articles]
        Page 12, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
        FA speaks to foreign candidate Scolari London THE Football Association has interviewed Portugal's Brazilian coach Luiz Felipe Scolari for the England manager's job, according to newspaper reports yesterday. Scolari, who guided Brazil to World Cup success m 2002, is reported to have spoken to FA officials during a visit to...  (182 words)
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      • Premiership [Articles]
        Page 12
        Premiership P W D L F A Pts Chelsea 29 24 3 2 5818T5 Man United 29 19 6 4 58 29 63 Liverpool 3118 7 642 21 61 Tottenham 30 14 10 643 28 52 Arsenal 3015 510 48 23 50 Blackburn 3015 XXXXX36 49 Bolton 2813 9 639...  (144 words)
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      • Saha feels for van Nistelrooy [Articles]
        Page 12, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
        Saha feels for van Nistelrooy LONDON LOUIS Saha has admitted he feels sympathy for his teammate Ruud van Nistelrooy, whose Manchester United future has been thrown into further doubt. Alex Ferguson once again left the Dutch striker on the bench on Saturday. Saha fully justified his place m the starting...  (434 words)
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      • Juventus close in on Italian title [Articles]
        Page 12, REUTERS
        Juventus close in on Italian title Rome JUVENTUS show no sign of loosening their grip on first place m the Serie A title race. Striker David Trezeguet scored twice to give the league leaders a 3-1 win at Livorno on Saturday. The result put the leaders on 77 points from...  (375 words)
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      • Serie A [Articles]
        Page 12
        Serie A Saturday Treviso 1 Cagliari 2 Livorno 1 Juventus 3 Yesterday Chievo 4 Siena 1 Fiorentina 3 Ascoli 1 Inter Milan 3 Lazio 1 Lecce 1 Parma 2 Reggina 0 Empoli 2 Sampdoria 0 Palermo 2 Udinese 0 AC Milan 4 AS Roma v Messina Late kick-off  (48 words)
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      • Standings [Articles]
        Page 12
        Standings P W D L F APIs Juventus 30 24 5 160 19 77 AC Milan 30 21 4 5 67 24 67 Inter Milan 30 20 5 5 56 23 65 Fwrentina 2918 5 6 5131 59 AS Roma 29 16 7 6 54 29 55 Chievo Verona 30...  (157 words)
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      • Pampling grabs four-stroke lead, Woods fades away [Articles]
        Page 13, REUTERS
        Pampling grabs four-stroke lead, Woods fades away GOLF Orlando ROD Pampling headed into the final round of the Bay Hill Invitational this morning (Singapore time) after a steady five-under-par 67 while four-time winner Tiger Woods slipped out of contention. Pamplmg, who began the day one shot behind overnight leader Lucas...  (418 words)
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      • Portsmouth are grateful for West Ham's gift [Articles + Illustrations]
        Page 13, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, AP
        Portsmouth are grateful for West Ham's gift London PORTSMOUTH manager Harry Redknapp had an unexpected gift on his first return to Upton Park since being sacked m 2001. West Ham United, with one eye on today's FA Cup quarter-final match with Manchester City, fielded a weakened side m the first...  (405 words)
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      • Three Asian aces [Articles]
        Page 13, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
        Three Asian aces ASIAN players struck three holes-in-one m quick succession at the TCL Classic m Sanya, China, yesterday. China's Li Chao, and Thai Prom Meesawat struck at the par-three, 170-yard fifth. Another Thai, Tha worn Wiratchant, aced the 196-yard third. Sweden's Johan Edfors fended off a challenge from Australian...  (61 words)
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      • Ronaldinho the provider in Barca win [Articles]
        Page 13, REUTERS
        Ronaldinho the provider in Barca win Madrid STRIKERS Henrik Larsson and Samuel Eto'o handed Barcelona a 2-0 La Liga win at Real Sociedad on Saturday. Brazilian playmaker Ronaldinho helped set up the goals at the beginning of each half, and Barca never really stretched themselves against a side flirting with...  (509 words)
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      • Spurs have faith for spot in Europe [Articles + Illustrations]
        Page 13, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, AFP
        Spurs have faith for spot in Europe SOCCER Manager insists they can thwart Arsenal's bid to gain berth m Champions League Birmingham (England) MARTIN Joi insists that Tottenham have the self-belief to hold off Arsenal m the battle for fourth place m the Premiership and a ticket to next season's...  (460 words)
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      • Standings [Articles]
        Page 13
        Standings P W D L F A Pts Tampines 2 2 0 0 6 3 6 Albirex Niigata 2 110 4 1 4 Young Lions 2 110 3 1 4 Home United 2 10 13 2 3 SAFFC 1 10 0 2 1 3 Geylang 2 10 113 3 Woodlands...  (83 words)
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      • Noor Ali to lead SAFFC against Tampines [Articles]
        Page 13
        Noor Ali to lead SAFFC against Tampines Nicholas Fang By MOHAMED Noor Ali has seen his fair share of ups and downs. Banned for a year m 2003 for betting on league matches when playing for Geylang United, the Singapore Armed Forces FC midfielder had to endure an uncertain future,...  (348 words)
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      • S-League [Articles]
        Page 13
        S-League S-League Today Sporting Afrique v Woodlands Wellington (Yishun, 7.30pm) Wednesday Young Lions v Geylang United (Jalan Besar, 7.30pm) Thursday Gombak United v Balestier Khalsa (Queenstown, 7.30pm) Friday Singapore Armed Forces v Tampines Rovers (Choa Chu Kang, 7pm) Live, CNA, 7pm Sunday Albirex Niigata v Home United (Jurong East, 7pm)  (50 words)
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      • Fisichella leads Renault one-two [Articles + Illustrations]
        Page 14, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, REUTERS
        Fisichella leads Renault one-two MOTOR RACING Italian driver wins Malaysian Grand Prix, with teammate Alonso runner-up Sepang (Malaysia) GIANCARLO Fisichella proved that there can be more than one race winner m the dominant Renault team yesterday, when he triumphed m the Malaysian Grand Prix. From pole position, the popular Italian...  (519 words)
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      • Malaysian Grand Prix [Articles]
        Page 14, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
        Malaysian Grand Prix Results 1 Giancarlo Fisichella (lta) Renault lhr 30min 40.5295 ec 2 Fernando Alonso (Esp) Renault 4.5855 ec 3 Jenson Button (Eng) Honda 9.631 4 Juan Pablo Montoya (Col) McLaren 39.351 5 Felipe Massa (Bra) Ferrari 43.254 6 Michael Schumacher (Ger) Ferrari 43.854 7 Jacques Villeneuve (Can) BMW...  (148 words)
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      • Winning makes it all worthwhile for Sarah [Articles + Illustrations]
        Page 14, ALBERT SIM
        Winning makes it all worthwhile for Sarah Chan Yi Shen ICE SKATING By SARAH Afiqah Rodgers took three weeks off from school and flew halfway across the globe to compete m the national ice-skating championships recently. But it was all worthwhile for the Scotland-based Singaporean after she won the girls'...  (538 words)
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      • Short-track and figure skating for S'pore, says IOC's Ng [Articles]
        Page 14
        Short-track and figure skating for S'pore, says IOC's Ng CHAN YI SHEN SINGAPORE can produce Olympic champions m winter sports, the Republic's International Olympic Committee executive member Ng Ser Miang believes. He made his assessment while observing the national ice-skating championships last weekend. Now attending the Commonwealth Games m Melbourne,...  (374 words)
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      • SPORTS WORLD

        • SHARAPOVA BAGS INDIAN WELLS TITLE [Articles]
          Page 14, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
          SHARAPOVA BAGS INDIAN WELLS TITLE INDIAN WELLS (Califor ma): Third-seeded Russian Maria Sharapova blew past fourth-seeded compatriot Elena Dementieva 6-1, 6-2 here on Saturday to win tennis' WTA Indian Wells title. With her 19th birthday still a month away, Sharapova claimed her 11th WTA title, showing patience and maturity m...  (85 words)
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        • DRAW, SO RAHMAN REMAINS CHAMPION [Articles]
          Page 14, ASSOCIATED PRESS
          DRAW, SO RAHMAN REMAINS CHAMPION ATLANTIC CITY (New Jersey): Hasim Rahman remained the World Boxing Council heavyweight champion on Saturday night without beating James Toney. Rahman, handed the crown when Vitali Klitschko retired last year, fought Toney to a draw, a verdict booed by many fans m the crowd. ASSOCIATED...  (51 words)
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      • Spurs hold off Yao's best efforts [Articles]
        Page 14, ASSOCIATED PRESS, REUTERS
        Spurs hold off Yao's best efforts BASKETBALL HOUSTON THE Houston Rockets were on the verge of a fourth-quarter comeback against the San Antonio Spurs m a National Basketball Association game on Saturday. Almost nonchalantly, the Spurs shrugged off the challenge, scored when they needed to and put the Rockets away....  (303 words)
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      • Results [Articles]
        Page 14
        Results CRICKET Second day of 3rd Test m Mumbai: England 400 (A. Strauss 128, 0. Shah 88, A. Flintoff 50; Sreesanth 4-704) v India 89-3. Third day of 2nd Test m Wellington: New Zealand 372 (P. Fulton 75, S. Fleming 97, N. Astle 65; Edwards 5-65, Powell 2-83). West Indies...  (568 words)
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    • OBITUARIES

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        hate fought the good fight. I hare finished the race. I huir kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7 ANITA CECILIA SAMUEL Age: 76 was called home to be with the Lord on 19 March 2006. Dearly missed and always remembered by loved ones. (Husband: Louis B Samuel, deceased) Son: Daughter-in-law:...  (179 words)
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        CHUNG KIM HUAT Age: 83 passed away peacefully on 18 March 2006 leaving behind loved ones. (Wife: Sim Peck Geok, deceased) Sons: Daughters-in-law: Cheng Teck Seng Chee Kwek Fong (Cheng Teck Swee, deceased) Josephine Chan Teck Khoon Skadiang Jeanne Cheong Teck Joo Choo Sio Hoon Cheng Teck Guan Cheng Teck...  (215 words)
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        The Family of the Late TOH KAM MOON Departed on 15 March 2006 Wishes to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all relatives, friends, pastors, church members, prayer groups and colleagues for their kind assistance, attendance, condolences, prayers, wreaths and donations during their recent bereavement. The loving care and...  (211 words)
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        In Loving Memory Of Puan Sri Khoo Teck Puat Departed 20th March 1995 Deeply missed and always remembered by your children and grandchildren <«% SUPRAMANIAM S/O RANGASAMY Passed away peacefully on 31-3-05 Sadly missed by loved ones: Beloved Wife: Saroja Supramaniam Daughters: S Vasantha S Geetha ...all relatives friends. THALAI...  (133 words)
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    • MONEY

      • Capita Land's Reits buy Raffles City in $2. 1b deal [Articles + Illustrations]
        Page 20
        Capita Land's Reits buy Raffles City in $2. 1b deal Fiona Chan By Capita Commercial will take a 60% stake while Capita Mall will hold the remaining 40% LANDMARK shoppping mall and office complex Raffles City will be sold to two real estate investment trusts (Reits) m a deal valued...  (835 words)
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      • STRAITS TIMES INDEX [Articles + Illustrations]
        Page 20
        STRAITS TIMES INDEX For the week 2,494.41 -2.32  (8 words)
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      • Former board of Swissair's parent faces lawsuit [Articles]
        Page 20, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
        Former board of Swissair's parent faces lawsuit LIQUIDATOR TAKES ACTION Zurich THE liquidator of Swissair said on Saturday that he has filed a lawsuit against the former board of directors of SAirGroup, the parent company of defunct Swissair, for having put money into Sabena airline. The directors injected capital totalling...  (255 words)
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      • Market to take its cue from M&A news [Articles]
        Page 16
        Market to take its cue from M&A news Azrin Asmani TAKING STOCK By Investors likely to keep close eye on DBS, OCBC and Mediaßing shares LOSING STEAM "Like any marathon runner, the local market is finally showing signs of fatigue after its strong run over the last two months." A...  (498 words)
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      • BROKERS' CHOICE

        • CIMB-GK STILL NEUTRAL ON SINGTEL [Articles + Illustrations]
          Page 16
          CIMB-GK STILL NEUTRAL ON SINGTEL CIMB-GK Research is sticking to its "neutral" rating on Sing Tel, despite positive news emerging from the telco's Australian unit Optus. Optus last week announced job cuts m a bid to battle falling margins and heightened competition. CIMB-GK said: "This is positive news as Optus...  (73 words)
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        • GOLDMAN GIVES SINOMEM 'OUTPERFORM' RATING [Articles]
          Page 16
          GOLDMAN GIVES SINOMEM 'OUTPERFORM' RATING GOLDMAN Sachs has initiated coverage on water-treatment specialist Sinomem Technology with an "outperform" rating. "We believe a discriminating market will award higher multiples to technologically advanced water-related companies. Sinomem... should benefit," it said. Goldman Sachs, March 17 Rating: OUTPERFORM  (44 words)
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        • BEAUTY CHINA EXPECTED TO POST STRONG SALES [Articles + Illustrations]
          Page 16
          BEAUTY CHINA EXPECTED TO POST STRONG SALES BEAUTY China's impressive bottom line for last year has received the thumbs up from UOB Kay Hian, which upgraded its rating on the stock to "buy". UOB Kay Hian said Beauty China has an aggressive expansion plan, including expanding its retail outlets from...  (78 words)
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      • Unit Trusts a Funds [Articles]
        Page 16
        Unit Trusts a Funds UNIT TRUSTS tttHmro Asset M|t (fpwe) Star Eursta E*)H*" 0.925/ Bar Euro* Bart. 1.161/ Stir Euro»e Jai 1 166/ Star Asan Tipr Eqty 1173/ Star Asa Batd. 1.301/ Star tita Baoace* 1 08/ Star SiooaiTedmototyFwd'" 0.211/ Mum St Fd. 1041/ Star Asa BwKUSO 1 0 803/...  (6480 words)
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      • India may allow rupee to trade freely: PM Singh [Articles + Illustrations]
        Page 17, BLOOMBERG NEWS, AP
        India may allow rupee to trade freely: PM Singh This forms part of government efforts to draw more foreign investors Mumbai INQIA'S Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said his government will consider allowing the rupee to trade freely against other currencies, as part of a plan to boost overseas investments into...  (479 words)
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      • Air Asia looks to take off in China and India [Articles]
        Page 17, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
        Air Asia looks to take off in China and India Kuala Lumpur LOW-COST carrier Air-Asia hopes to launch more flights to China and subsequently to India as part of its ambitious plans to become an Asia-wide airline. South-east Asia's most profitable budget carrier is also looking at forming joint ventures...  (239 words)
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      • Prudential rejects Aviva's advances [Articles]
        Page 17, BLOOMBERG NEWS
        Prudential rej ects Aviva's advances London PRUDENTIAL, Britain's second-largest insurer, said it had rejected a takeover approach from larger domestic rival Aviva. If it went through, the merger would be the industry's largest. The board "reaffirms its confidence m Prudential's future as an independent company", the insurer said m a...  (432 words)
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      • WARMING UP FOR TIE-UPS [Articles + Illustrations]
        Page 18, BRYAN VAN DER BEEK
        WARMING UP FOR TIE-UPS R US SIAN Minister for Economic Development and Trade German Gref yesterday called on Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew at the Istana, on the first day of his two-day trip to Singapore. He expressed interest m learning from Singapore's experience m economic development, while MM Lee...  (185 words)
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      • Nassim Gardens to be sold en bloc [Articles]
        Page 18
        Nassim Gardens to be sold en bloc Grace Ng By DEVELOPERS or even large families and groups of friends are being offered a rare chance to buy into an area touted as Singapore's most prestigious. The Nassim Road apartment block, currently being redeveloped, is expected to sell for more than...  (445 words)
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      • US rushing to wrap up Asian trade deals by early next year [Articles + Illustrations]
        Page 18, ASHLEIGH SIM
        US rushing to wrap up Asian trade deals by early next year Erica Tay Talks not concluded by then might be scuttled as opposition rises m Congress By WITH a looming deadline and a rising tide of protectionist voices back home, United States trade negotiators are working at a feverish...  (965 words)
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      • Former Reed Group to bow out in reverse takeover [Articles]
        Page 19
        Former Reed Group to bow out in reverse takeover Bryan Lee Deal with Chasen comes amid SGX queries of business disposals By BELEAGUERED China Entertainment Sports (CES), known formerly as Reed Group Holdings, appears to be throwing m the towel finally as it yields to a reverse takeover bid by...  (632 words)
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      • New beginning [Articles]
        Page 19
        New beginning CHINA Entertainment Sports (CES) is buying machinery logistics specialist Chasen Logistics Services for $36 million, issuing new shares representing at least 95 per cent of its share capital to Chasen's owners. The move will see control of the company falling into the hands of Mr Low Weng Fatt,...  (130 words)
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      • SembEnviro pumps $80m into Chinese recycling joint venture [Articles + Illustrations]
        Page 19, BT
        SembEnviro pumps $80m into Chinese recycling joint venture Erica Tay By SEMBCORP Industries' wholly-owned subsidiary, SembCorp Environment Management (SembEnviro), is making its largest investment m China to date, with an $80 million stake m a joint venture that recycles lead from used batteries. Poised to tap the ballooning Chinese demand...  (300 words)
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      • PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

      • Hyflux trims stakes in two Dubai ventures and reaps 20% returns [Articles]
        Page 19
        Hyflux trims stakes in two Dubai ventures and reaps 20% returns WATER treatment specialist Hyflux said yesterday that it will sell most of its stakes m two Dubai joint ventures to its business partner, Istithmar. Hyflux will transfer a 44 per cent stake m Palm Water and its entire 51...  (367 words)
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      -^^Joo^^^A^^A^% mm km A %m i ■A#fl Vi Ayr 7 ffy^^Sm li' I r^%llMw a lli w ik U 7 tf^mk WM tm I P^"he Spiritual Assembly of the Saho'is of Singapore •jspPtgKa JP Humanity may be likened unto the vari-colored flouuers ^SaW^^mt^kmW *W of one garden. There is unity...  (55 words)
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      >> ONLINE FORUM For more readers' views, log on to http://www.straits times.asial.com. sg/forum Access to online letters is free. High cost of broadband access is crux of issue Make HDB flats more readily available for divorcees Foreign maids: Would Singaporeans do job with same working conditions? Youths can do job...  (80 words)
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      Renault 1-2 at Sepang Fisichella is first, while defending champion Alonso is runner-up at the Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix. Page Hl4 2006 Cwealth Games COUNTRY G S B T AustrafaT 28 22 21 71 England 13 13 11 37 India 8 6 1 15 Scotland 6 5 4 15...  (201 words)
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      Today's events Athletics: Men's 100 m, 100 m (disability), 5,000 m, 20km walk, shot put. Women's 100 m, 100 m (disability), 20km walk, shot put, hammer. Badminton: Mixed team Gymnastics: Men's floor, pommel horse, rings. Women's vault, uneven bars. Lawn Bowls: Men's and women's triples Shooting: Men's skeet (pairs), 25m...  (150 words)
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      TV Times CRICKET: England Tour Of India- 3rd Test, Day 3 (Live, Ch 95, 12.25pm) SOCCER: FA Cup rd 6, Man C v West Ham, (Live, Ch24, tomorrow, 3.55 am) Event SOCCER: S.League 2006: Sporting Afrique v Woodlands Wellington (7.30pm, Yishun Stadium).  (42 words)
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      Getting up to speed The US aims to wrap up FTA deals already m progress with Asian trading partners by early next year, says trade representative Karan Bhatia. PAGE HlB 1 8B"j x ...i;' "I-'.,' ,'_: I tLW r ill fli Am. Mli^ I .^^m 1 111 1 1 MAAV...  (490 words)
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      life! THE STRAITS TIMES Monday March 20 2006  (8 words)
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      she pronounces Crash like Crest LEE CHEE CHEW this CWftleie actress may be a household name but the Ho«g photo Design: JOYCE FANG  (23 words)
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      War over Scientology NEW YORK South Park has declared war on Scientology. Matt Stone and Trey Parker, creators of the animated cartoon, are digging m against the celebrity-endorsed religion after an episode mocking outspoken Scientologist Tom Cruise was yanked abruptly from the Comedy Central schedule last Wednesday. A report said...  (334 words)
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      Still in love PHOTO: RUMOURS that their trans-Atlantic relationship was m trouble were dashed when actor Matthew McConaughey (left) jetted into Madrid to support girlfriend Penelope Cruz at last Thursday's screening of her latest film Volver. The couple appeared as loving as ever as they posed during the premiere of...  (100 words)
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      Back to work LOS ANGELES Maternity leave is over for Oscar winner Julia Roberts (left) who is planning her return to the silver screen, Variety reported. The 39-year-old began her maternity leave early last year to take care of her twin children. She is now m final talks to star...  (128 words)
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      Fashion designer dies NEW YORK Fashion designer Oleg Cassini (left), who created gowns for former American first lady Jacqueline Kennedy and many Hollywood films, died last Friday, aged 92. His wife. Marianne, said he suffered a broken blood vessel m his head and died m a Long Island hospital. Born...  (116 words)
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      Idol auditions: Round 2 NEARLY 100 Singapore Idol hopefuls are one step closer to their dreams after the second round of auditions over the weekend. They were cherry-picked from some 1,000 contestants who had made it through the first round of three auditions last month. The second round at the...  (132 words)
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      Crash hour Chinese star Zhang Ziyi has fans everywhere except m Hong Kong but there's hope yet HONG KONG The media here has plenty to say about Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi and most of it is downright vicious. Although Hollywood is enthralled with the spunky beauty who starred m Memoirs...  (543 words)
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      Mine Ours and Yours truly Tay Yek Keak starsngripes THESE are the movies I saw last week. V For Vendetta is a political movie about a guy wearing a mask who blows up important London buildings. Dorm is a spook flick about a schoolboy m a Thai dormitory who sees...  (719 words)
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      LETTER MAN Kristina Tom mondayinterview Alfian speaks... On the temptations of selling out: You switch on your television and you see these credit card commercials with landed property homes, never HDB flats. That kind of bourgeoise ie is so seductive m Singapore.' On writing plays In his mother tongue: 'My...  (2218 words)
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      So you think you're ready for Nasty Nigel'? Lee Sze Yong British TV producer Nigel Lythgoe, one of the judges m reality show So You Think You Can Dance, makes Simon Cowell seem tame LOOK out, Simon Cowell. There's a new mean judge on TV. British TV producer Nigel Lythgoe,...  (460 words)
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      biteintoit The main reason people put you up on a pedestal is basically to tear you down' Actress Lucy Uu (above) on the two-edged sword off celebrity lam not a big fan of massage. I always feel m a moment, anything can go wrong. The towel could fall' American TV...  (82 words)
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      I'm a T-Rex when it comes to T-backs Teo Pau Lin But I'd rather be a fashion has-been than go through the discomfort of such skimpy undergarments girltalk __ I'VE ignored signs that I've become a fashion has-been for some time now. But the sad fact came crashing down on...  (884 words)
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      No-show for rumoured Brangelina wedding PHOTO: CERNOBBIO, Italy The main thing missing from the rumoured wedding between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were the bride and groom. Still, officials held out hope that the couple would give a Hollywood ending to the weekend and show up to tie the knot...  (364 words)
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      Reader's digest Andrea Ong All Scottish artiste Eddi Reader has up her sleeve is her voice and a guitar CONCERT EDDI READER Esplanade Recital Studio Last Saturday EDDI Reader had told Life! a day before her concert that she does not rely on a loop or a drum machine but...  (457 words)
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      Cheeky livewire sizzles Corrie Tan CONCERT MR A-Z JASON MRAZ Esplanade Concert Hall Last Friday IF JASON Mraz ever got tired of singing, one suspects he can go on to be a comedian, given the laughs and exuberant audience interaction he sparked off, at his first ever acoustic concert here...  (356 words)
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      Hits and misses If what celebrities wear is anything to go by, prints will be big these coming months HIT: Tyra Banks is fond of saying "fierce" on her TV show, America's Next Top Model. And thaf s how she looks m this tiger-print number (right). PHOTOS: HIT: Sienna Miller's...  (195 words)
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      Phillip Wain FIT TO BE BEAUTIFUL »i I A ii w *mw m m*r m AaaW WkAAaaamm LaW .9 aWlm W mmWr^ir mmm H LW *W B? 9 t- t JB '^^k '~^%z?-i life mtA 9 p Pi Htt^r Mi ■Milk fe _____■ li^^t ;^___ i _ J _ M...  (111 words)
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      LifelEvents ART See over 500 calligraphy works by artists from more than 21 countries at this exhibition, which is held every two or three GOSPEL MAGIC 1 years. Besides Singapore and China, the other artists come National Library, Ground Floor, Visitor's Briefing Room, 100 fro countries like Belgium, Canada, South...  (671 words)
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      food but peari River pa|ace ,s wwww^mW r 7 ff worth seeking out. P m* m» M& LOTS OF LAKSA lts v n <; w menu, f^ .^J| o^f«r Q m u^t^i ****<** ito I 1 launched early this JWg Before M Hotel started its ni w^^^^i _~„^„ m current...  (1218 words)
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      Advertising Feature MFIII benefits the entire population of Singapore 45-60 years old and beyond With the gradual raising of the retirement age, how r s O can you ensure y° u wi st be m your prime when J^^ you retire? To retire m style, MFIII Placenta is the jor...  (690 words)
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      BJk TOURS QW TOURS jfjfr TOURS |jff| TOURS ff^ TOURS Mk TOURS ffo TOURS ffifo TOURS TOURS TOURS Unmatched Asia all happening at FOCAL GROUPI H u ON *<"l G H rr—ffmi g" 9 Delights 9D Twin City of Jiangnan Fujian 83$ Dally Depanure frs4JB t Tour Highlight: W WBWSBBWf^...  (1311 words)
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      Travel Wh ACADEMIC Ph ACADEMIC Wff COURSES Wff COURSES (Registered m 1940) Singapore's Pioneer PEO with lab facilities MOE Regd Courses m: Pure Physics/ Pure Chemistry/ Pure Biology (Sec 3) Theory Practical Pure Physics/ Pure Chemistry/ Pure Biology (Sec 4) Theory Practical Science (Physics/ Chemistry/ Biology) Ste 4, Theory Practical...  (671 words)
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      I FOR SUCCESS I buy it seu rr Fiwo rr i m^aaaaW wL*^AW r ij W^4^rW& k£Ufca|4ssl_KHß is B»i^B _________«■ ?w"A^B 16 _________kj_______i m* Ws¥i M¥m}a¥M^■T^H^^Kmi oty V|^^9tjn39| (ton h'Jui ation Group aua r ded the Singapore (iowrnment Wj *M Wmmmmwm¥mmtmmmmmmj Enterprise 50 Awards m 2002. 2003. 2004 2005 W...  (798 words)
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      Education Notices IN THF MATTER OF THE I IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE COMPANIES ACT, CAP. 50 REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE J£P Companies Winding Up No. 20 of 2006/ C IN THE MATTER OF LIONIC ,A .J. r pj. E jTD In the Matter of the Companies Act. Company Registration...  (2185 words)
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      KB g r ■■■>.:' -■j*Kif^a^fi^^ci^^^^'S r .iBjP sB 818 I 98v IB Ml I I iaj i pB CATS Recruit Guidef Classified Jobs Executive Appointments m*** 603 Job Application 634 Call Cemres/TetemarHetmg Acknowledgements 636 Customer Service 658 General Production^ 606 3r otessionais/Executrves 639 Agentvßrokers/Traders 660 Internship/Apprenticeship/ 609 Engineer 642 Hotei/RestauranuLounge...  (1482 words)
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      g) SALES SM£S g)^^ P^ I^SA^S BBfBWBBH^fSfJ I > Vi Hu Flsh Farm Tracl!n g urgently requires: <.j jr* '-■JH' K^^Wf^^m'~- -Ito 2 years retail sales experience Jl Mmm IrA ~^^!JWCT SS^kl WVj J^^FM^E FlLj ent m English and Mandarin < r _^ W v v ;*^^^ffljfl K^SSlto^fl^wß|t^i^. Sml |>...  (876 words)
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      P^ SALES HJS SALES L'OCCITANE EN PROVENCE Able to communicate m English and Mandarin fluently Excellent m customer service and outgoing personality Retail sales experience is a must Full-time position, students need not apply. Basic Salary Commission ($1 ,500 above) Pls call XXXXX634 or walk-in for an interview 20 Bideford...  (1036 words)
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      Classified Jobs ffh CALL CENTRES/ Rh CALL CENTRES/ Mm TELEMARKETING Wm TELEMARKETING Join a top-notch call centre as Benefits Attractive basic salary plus incentives Motivational rewards Fun working environment Working hours Full timers 8.30 am 6.00pm Part timers 12noon 5.30pm Comprehensive training Requirements Polytechnic diploma and 'A' level holders with...  (1184 words)
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      CALL CENTER AGENTS 5 days week Basic comission Training provided Friendly working enviroment Walk-in interview from ton (20/3/06) to Fri (24/3/06) 11am to 7pm 141, Cecil Street, »03-01, Tung Ann Association Bldg or Call Jay at 6274 7111 WANTED TELESALES EXECUTIVES Basic $1400 commission Sales driven with positive attitude ADMINISTRATOR...  (415 words)
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      ffK CUSTOMER HH CUSTOMER Wit SERVICE SERVICE Customer Service Positions JOB NO.: XXXXX Location: Changi Airport $1525/mth (w/o 3|rd lang); $2570/mth Mm O' Level Dasses Frontline cust s*c duties Rotating shifts: Mon Sun Presentable wefl-groomed Conversant m Eng, Mand and/or 3rd lang ffrwach, Korean, Japanese, German, Italian, etc.) Immediate PR...  (745 words)
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      flflfr HAIR/ BEAUTY IfK HAIR/ BEAUTY RK HAIR/ BEAUTY MHk si wMk WmWsmmmmmmm m mmn&sßm BaiilliliAlimUßStJlkjSMSii^ai^JSSli }?mmmlM!immlSimmmm fl MMmmmW'^^Jmm^fWlmM Interested (ppkonts, contact NOURA at 6738 If 33 fwcymr resume to 6738 5355 ortmatlto:rzsumi^tebeaut&cml^ 89rentonWay,i^2^IATerrmd<Tmvr(rm^Pi^rM^) (Wc^-lnlMmim^mtpm-spm,MmAFr^ An expanding Paragon Salon requires fMTfwmw^fwmwfwmm New Nail Shop Opening m West Mall (Bt Batok...  (789 words)
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      Pfo FITNESS/ SPA IPS FITNESS/ SPA JBIF^A well established ladies Spa is looking for HHH AWr suitable candidates for the positions of:- M. Customer Service Officers X Bilingual m Mandarin English Must be customer oriented j 2. Body Therapists X i 1 3. Apprentice Therapists (Fioaters)S I 'Female working environment...  (639 words)
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