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The Siong Lim Temple in Jalan Toa Payoh was completed between 1898 and 1905. Renovations were carried out in 1919, 1935 & 1950. The Suzhou Garden was completed in 1972.

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News Flash Today, Saturday 1 January 2000

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In Singapore

A great start to the new year, says PM. Singapore's economy grew by 5.6 per cent last year, buoyed by an 8.2 per cent growth in the fourth quarter.

The Singapore South Pole Team successfully trekked 1125 km on skis to the South Pole in 57 days.

Asia

New Delhi: India says it has reached an agreement with the hijackers of an Indian Airlines plane to free three Kashmiri militants from detention in exchange for the release of all 160 hostages on board the plane.

Around the world

London: Ex-beatle, George Harrison recovering in hospital.

Moscow: President Yeltsin resigns and hands over power to Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.

Washington: The FBI urged all Americans on Thursday to be on the lookout for potential mail bombs.

Courtesy of The Straits Times

News updated before 8.00 am daily.