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Dust storm hampers Christchurch recovery work

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he stricken city of Christchurch was hit by a huge dust storm yesterday, pouring further misery on residents and rescue workers. Winds of up to 70kph created massive dust clouds in the city, causing more problems for emergency workers in the aftermath of last week’s devastating earthquake. According to Channel NewsAsia, unstable buildings were rattled by the storm, dislodging masonry, while some trees were also unrooted. The death toll from the 6.3-magnitude quake now stands at 159, but officials believe that the final figure will exceed 240.

he International Air Transport Association (IATA) has downgraded its airline industry outlook for 2011 to US$8.6 billion from the US$9.1 billion it estimated in December 2010. This marks a 46% fall in net profits compared to the US$16 billion earned by the industry in 2010. On expected industry revenues of US$594 billion, the US$8.6 billion 2011 profit equates to a net profit margin of 1.4%.

Giovanni Bisignani, IATA’s Director General & CEO, said that spiralling oil prices caused by the continuing unrest in the Middle East was the main factor affecting airlines’ profits this year.

“Political unrest in the Middle East has sent oil over US$100 per barrel... significantly higher than the US$84 per barrel that was the assumption in December. At the same time the global economy is now forecast to grow by 3.1% this year - a full 0.5 percentage point better than predicted just three months ago. But stronger revenues will provide only a partial offset to higher costs. Profits will be cut in half compared to last year and margins are a pathetic 1.4%,” said Bisignani.

Asia Pacific carriers are expected to deliver the largest collective profit of US$3.7 billion and the highest operating margins of

4.6%. This is down substantially however, from the US$7.6 billion that the region’s carriers made in 2010 and lower than the US$4.6 billion profit forecast in December.

IATA stated that while the strong economic growth in the region is still driving profitability, inflation fighting measures in China are slowing trade and air cargo demand.

“This year the industry is performing a balancing act on a very thin tight-rope of a 1.4% margin.... There is very little buffer for the industry to keep its balance as it absorbs shocks. Today oil is the biggest risk. If its rise stalls the global economic expansion, the outlook will deteriorate very quickly,” said Bisignani. Click here for full

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rime Plaza Hotels & Resorts has announced that its new Amadea Resort & Villas will open in the Seminyak area of Bali in the second quarter of 2011. The new luxury property will offer 100 rooms and suites, including seven Pool Villas and two Rooftop Suites. Other facilities include two lap pools, a spa and a restaurant. The resort will be Prime Plaza’s seventh property in Indonesia and its fourth in Bali. Click

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Asia’s first replica golf course opens in Thailand

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oyal Gems Golf City has opened on the outskirts of Bangkok, becoming Asia’s first replica golf course. According to Golfasian, the course combines a front nine of some of the world’s most famous holes, with the back nine of Augusta National, the US course which hosts the annual Masters The famed 17th at Sawgrass is tournament. Recreated holes include the recreated at Royal Gems Golf City famous 17th island green at Sawgrass, the ‘Road Hole’ at St Andrews, and the ‘Postage Stamp’ at Royal Troon in Scotland. The par-71 course also features a driving range and restaurants.

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hina is contemplating a radical solution to the increasing congestion problems facing its major cities – hanging trains. The

China Daily reported this week that plans for the first German-designed ‘H-Bahn’ hanging monorail system have been unveiled in Beijing, adding another novel option to the increasingly innovative methods the country is consdering to ease gridlock in cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.

The H-Bahn is composed of four passenger carriages suspended from an overhead track. As the track comprises a single rail supported by iron pillars, it has a smaller ground footprint than standard monorail systems. Each electric, driverless train is designed to carry around 75 passengers at speeds of up to 50kph. The trains, engineered

by German company Siemens, were introduced to China by the China Business Unit of Air Train International. According to the

company’s President, Lin Youling, Air Train International plans to build up to 30 trains in China within five years.

The H-Bahn trains, which are already in use at Germany’s Dusseldorf International Airport and Dortmund University, are the latest in a series of novel solutions to China’s urban traffic problems. Last year a Chinese engineer unveiled the ‘straddle bus’ concept, which was designed to travel above the traffic, allowing cars to pass underneath.

China also recently started work on a low-speed maglev subway train, which uses magnets to allow trains to float above the rails.

The H-Bahn meanwhile, has also been touted as a solution for smaller cities, as it is likely to cheaper and faster to develop than underground subway systems.

Stray Asia expands into northeastern Laos

Amari Chiang Mai to close for redevelopment

tray Asia will launch trips to the remote northeast region of Laos later this month. The bus tour operator will offer a five-day pass originating in Luang Prabang, and making overnight stops in Nong Khiaw, Vieng Thong, Vieng Xai and Phonsavan.

Attractions along the way include the Vieng Thong’s natural hot springs, the Plain of Jars, and the Pathet Lao’s cave city at Vieng Xai, which housed more than 20,000 people from 1964 to 1973.

“This is the first time all of these remote locations have been connected by regular tourism transport”, said Stray Asia’s Managing Director, Graham Freeman. “Our weekly departures will make this trip so much more feasible for travellers to see an incredible part of Laos.” Click here for full story.

NYX Hospitality Group has announced that the Amari Rincome Chiang Mai will close its doors on 30 April 2011 for a major redevelopment project. The 42 year-old hotel, which is set in 1.8 hectares of land, will be integrated into a larger mixeduse development featuring a landscaped plaza, retail areas, cinemas and restaurants. A new, smaller Amari hotel will emerge in approximately 18 months time. The revamped 85-room property will feature an all-day dining restaurant, meeting room and gymnasium.

“It is with sadness that we announce the end of this particular era for Amari Rincome,” said ONYX CEO, Peter Henley. “We look forward with great anticipation to launching the all-new Amari hotel which will play an equally important role in the Chiang Mai community and in the continued growth of tourism of the area in the years ahead.” Click here for full story.

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uthorities in Bangkok have unveiled plans to develop a series of elevated skywalks above the streets of the Thai capital. The Nation reported that the THB5.2 billion (US$496 million) project will see a 50km network of raised walkways linking skytrain stations, hotels and shopping centres. The project is expected to be completed next year.

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QUOTE OF THE DAY “Profits will be cut in half compared to last year and margins are a pathetic 1.4%.”

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Elite Resorts celebrates strong first year

Vietnam Airlines “uncertain” of IPO timing

lite Resorts of Asia Pacific, the online marketing cooperative for luxury resorts and travel experiences, is celebrating a strong first year of operations. In a little over 12 months, Elite has grown to represent around 60 luxury resorts and experiences - including luxury Pictured (from left): Elite Resorts of Asia Pacific’s trains and cruises - in 13 countries. co-founders, Mark Greedy and Jim Smith Luxury brands in the Elite stable include Mandarin Oriental, Banyan Tree and Silversea Cruises.

Mark Greedy, Elite Resorts’ co-founder, commented; “Our nontransactional, intelligent and creative marketing alliance of luxury resorts has rung a big bell for those who understand and appreciate quality marketing.”

Elite’s site experienced a significant volume of unique page views by luxury travel consultants and consumers for a total of 8,500 hours.

There were also 2,760 ‘BOOK NOW’s passed directly to the represented companies’ reservation sites. Click here for full story.

ietnam Airlines will definitely go ahead with its initial public offering (IPO), but the timing of the flotation has yet to be decided, an airline spokesperson was reported saying this week. Le Hoang Dung told AFP that the government had agreed to the state-owned carrier’s IPO, but that it was “not certain (to be) this year”. No details have been revealed as to the number of shares that may be offered in the IPO. Meanwhile, Vietnam Airlines has asked the government to raise the cap on domestic airfares. Thanh Nien News reported the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) as saying that the proposal will be considered by the country’s Finance and Transport Ministries.

The current cap ranges from VND682,000 (US$33) for flights less than 300km to VND1.81 million for services longer than 850km.

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Malaysian PM opens residence to the public

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he Malaysian Prime Minister’s official residence, Seri Perdana in Putrajaya, is now open to the public. The New Straits Times reported that several parts of the building, such as banqueting halls and reception rooms, would be opened up in a move to establish the residence as part of the Malaysia’s national heritage. Visitors will also be able to view a collection of gifts received from visiting dignitaries.

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JOHN XU has been appointed as the new Marketing Manager - China & Hong Kong for Tourism Northern Territory. Xu is familiar with the Chinese market, having recently served as General Manager for the ancient village attraction of Xucun, Anhui province. .....................................

YB TAN SRI RAFIDAH AZIZ will be named as a non-executive, independent Chairman of AirAsia X. A former Minister of International Trade & Industry for Malaysia, Ms Aziz will be appointed when the airline’s Board convenes today. ............

TJATUR ARIEFIANTO has been appointed Resident Manager of the Swiss-Belhotel Borneo, Banjarmasin, Indonesia. With 14 years’ experience Ariefianto has previously worked with international hotel groups including Hyatt and Sheraton in Indonesia. ........................................

MARCO SEILER has been announced as the new General Manager of the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Hyderabad Banjara Hills. Seiler moves to India from Thailand, where he most recently served as General Manager of the Park Plaza Sukhumvit, Bangkok. ............................................

ALBERT JAN VASSEUR has been named as the new Resort Manager at Swiss-Belhotel International’s Golden Palm Tree in Sepang, Malaysia. Fluent in five languages, Vasseur arrives at the hotel from the Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai, Malaysia. ........................................

VERONIQUE SIRAULT has been appointed General Manager of the Park Plaza Sukhumvit Hotel Bangkok, Thailand. Ms Sirault brings more than 11 years of hotel industry experience to the role, having previously worked in Thailand, China and India. ..............................................................

AMMAR IBRAHEM EL ALI has been appointed Executive Chef of the One World Hotel, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. A Jordanian national, Chef Ammar has worked in several Malaysian hotels, as well as in locations in the Maldives, Sri Lanka, China and Jordan. ...............................................

LAWRENCE WEE has been named as the new General Manager of The Linden Suites in Pasig, the Philippines. A Singaporean national, Wee has 37 years’ experience having held management roles in the Maldives, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Singapore. ...................................

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MARTIN FABIANO has been announced as the new General Manager of the Park Plaza Bangkok Soi 18. Fabiano has more than five years’ Thai hospitality experience, and was trained and educated at Les Roches – the Swiss hotel management school. ..................................

LOIC GOGUE has joined the North African operation of consultancy company, Horwath Hotels, Tourism and Leisure (HTL). Gogue has worked in the tourism industry for more than 21 years and has acted as an independent expert for several organisations. .....................................

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hai Airways International (THAI) has launched a new range of mobile services. A new ‘Web on Mobile’ service enables customers to view THAI flight information and schedules, make bookings and check-in via their smartphones, while the ‘SMS Query’ service enables all mobile phone users to receive flight information, schedules and promotions via SMS. ‘Call Genie’ meanwhile, is a Thai speech recognition mobile information service, and finally ‘Little Captain’ is a new mobile game that enables players to captain flights and land at various destinations in the THAI network.

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Hard Rock Penang offers free soundtrack

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ard Rock Hotel Penang has launched ‘The Sound of Your Stay’, a complimentary 15-track music soundtrack redeemable at iTunes. From this month onwards, guests checking-in to the hotel will receive a special key holder embedded with a code to redeem the soundtrack. The playlist includes songs from artists including The Doors, Goldfrapp, Macy Gray and The Hoosiers.

“We are encouraging every guest to download these selected tracks and enjoy the music that Hard Rock has specially selected for them. This playlist will remind them of their stay here with us,” said the hotel’s GM, John Primmer.

new land route will be developed connecting Vietnam’s southern province of Vinh Long with the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh, according to the Vietnam News Agency. The route will be oeprated with regular services by the Cambodian Bus Express Travel and Vietnam’s Phuc Hung Trade and Services. The route will be the first direct road link connecting Cambodia with Vinh Long, which lies in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam.

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ccor has introduced applications for two more smartphones - BlackBerry and Samsung Bada. Users of these smartphones will be able to book more than 3,000 Accor hotels around the world, with functionality including the ability to conduct searches according to predefined criteria such as brand, location and date. Searches will be memorised for future use. Business travellers will also be able to find negotiated rates using the BlackBerry app.

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Landslide hits town in northern China

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landslide hit a mountainous town in northwest China’s Gansu province last night, state news agency Xinhua has rpeorted.

Local authorities were able to evacuate 289 residents, but there has been no confirmation of any casualties. The landslide destroyed part of an outdoor plaza in Dongxiang and cut off the town’s electricity supply. A rescue effort is underway.

Marriott International has expanded its European portfolio with the signing of three more hotels. The 139-room Courtyard Wiesbaden Nordenstadt Hotel, Germany, is currently undergoing a renovation and will open in June 2011. Following this in December 2011, the 124-room Courtyard Montpellier Hotel will launch in southern France, and in 2013 Marriott will open the 225-room Renaissance Warsaw Airport Hotel – the group’s third property in the Polish capital.

‫ ٭‬Kuoni acquires Swedish travel company

The Kuoni Group has acquired Swedish luxury tour operator, Lime Travel AB. The Stockholm-based company offers tailored long-haul travel, and is intended to expand Kuoni’s activities in the Scandinavian premium travel sector. All 14 of Lime Travel’s employees will be retained, and the present co-owner and company CEO will also remain in charge. The financial details of the transaction were not divulged.

‫ ٭‬oneworld carriers join forces Frankfurt T2

American Airlines will relocate its operations to Frankfurt International Airport’s Terminal 2 from 1 April 2011. The move will allow all oneworld alliance members to share facilities at T2, including Japan Airlines’ Frankfurt Sakura Lounge. oneworld carriers will have a ticket counters located in Hall E of T2, while self-service check-in machines will be added in the coming months.

‫ ٭‬Millennium & Copthorne unveils new Chelsea FC suites

Millennium & Copthorne has invested in brand-new suites at its property at Chelsea Football Club, west London. Located on the sixth floor of the hotel, the suites feature a master bedroom with a king-size bed, a separate lounge and a meeting area.

Technological features include large flat-screen plasma TVs, movies on demand and Wi-Fi Internet access.

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Celebrity Cruises brings Solstice liners Down Under

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St Regis Bangkok introduces signature cocktail

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elebrity Cruises has announced that its Solstice Class of liner will set sail to Australia and New Zealand for winter 201213. The 1,814-guest Celebrity Century will be the first to be deployed Down Under, followed by the 2,850-guest Celebrity Solstice.

Celebrity Solstice will travel from a 2012 summer in the Mediterranean to Australia and New Zealand via the Suez Canal and through Southeast Asia before arriving in Sydney in early December. Upon arriving in Australia, the liner will oer a series of 12- and 13-night

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3,700,000,000 The profit, in US dollars, IATA predicts the Asia Pacific’s airlines will earn in 2011

8,600,000,000 The profit, in US dollars, IATA predicts the world’s airlines will earn in 2011

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he St Regis Bangkok will introduce the ‘Siam Mary’ cocktail when it opens on 1 April 2011. The hotel’s signature cocktail is an interpretation of the classic St Regis Bloody Mary, which was invented at The St Regis New York’s King Cole Bar in 1934. Served in a 14-ounce silver tankard, the Siam Mary includes Thai chilli and wasabi, as well as lemon, coriander and tomato. Guests will be able to enjoy the Siam Mary during the hotel’s Bloody Mary Brunch on weekends, and every day in The St Regis Bar.

open-jaw sailings between Sydney and Auckland. The season also will include a circumnavigation of Australia. “Celebrity Solstice has satisfied guests around the world since we introduced her in 2008, and the obvious next step is to send her to Australia,� said Dan Hanrahan, President & CEO of Celebrity Cruises. “With this move, we are delivering another way for people to have the best vacation experience possible, in one of the most stunning geographic regions of the world.� Click here for full story.

Shanghai starts work on new Metro lines

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onstruction has started on three new lines being added to Shanghai’s Metro system. The Shanghai Daily reported that work has begun on the 40km-long Line 12, which will run from the northeast to the southwest of the city, including 32 stations. Line 13 meanwhile, will oer 14 stations along 16km of track linking the suburban Jiading district to downtown Jing’an district. Finally Line 16 will operate in Pudong’s Nanhui area, with 13 stations. Shanghai plans to expand its Metro network to more than 500km by 2014.

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Hilton opens new Seychelles resort

The 111-villa Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa

Thailand to host martial arts festival Korean inflation hits two-year high South Korean inflation rose to a two-year high in February, breaching the central bank’s 4% ceiling for a second straight month.

The consumerprice index rose 4.5% from a year earlier, after gaining 4.1% in January, Statistics Korea said yesterday. Source: Bloomberg.

China-ASEAN trade hits US$292bn Trade volume between China and ASEAN countries reached US$292.8 billion in 2010, an increase of 37.5% year-on-year. China has become the biggest trade partner for ASEAN countries since the implementation of China-ASEAN free trade area agreement last year.

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ilton Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of the Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa. The resort, which becomes the second Hilton resort in the Seychelles, is located on Silhouette Island, the third largest island in the Seychelles. The 111-villa property is the only resort on the private island, and includes 63 Beachfront Villas which open on to a white sandy beach, 17 Deluxe Villas with private pools and one Presidential Suite with a private lounge and swimming pool. Other facilities include five restaurants, the Aquum Spa, a swimming pool, tennis court, library and medical centre. Click here for full story.

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he Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will host the 7th World Thai Martial Arts Festival and Wai Kru Muay Thai (Thai boxing) Ceremony 2011 in the ancient Thai capital of Ayutthaya, from 15-17 March 2011. More than 300 fighters from 30 countries, including the UK, Canada, Russia, Korea, France, Ukraine and South Africa, are expected to participate in the event which will include a Muay Thai tournament accompanied by demonstrations of Thai handicrafts and cuisine.

Holland America’s Lanai Stateroom

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olland America Line has launched a new ‘Stateroom Direct Service’ programme that gives guests immediate access to their room upon embarkation. Under the programme, staterooms will be ready by 11.30am, meaning passengers will no longer have to wait in public areas while their staterooms are being prepared. Additionally, arriving guests will receive their luggage earlier, allowing them more time to unpack and settle into their rooms. The early embarkation initiative is in place on the line’s entire fleet of 15 vessels. Click here for full story.

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COMAC to display full-sized model of C919 in Beijing

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full-size replica of China’s first domestically-made commercial passenger jet, COMAC’s C919, will be displayed in Beijing from 7-14 March. The model, which includes the jet’s cockpit and passenger cabin, will be 23 metres long, 10 metres wide and 5.6 metres high – the same dimensions as the 168seat narrow-body aircraft, which is due to make its first flight in 2014.

The display will be part of Beijing’s Scientific Achievements Expo.

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Reservation Manager • 17 years of hospitality experiences • Strong reservations experiences with five stars hotels Highly efficient, motivated, determine and has the drive to excel. Hardworking and strong leadership skills, able to work independently and good problem solving ability. Focused on the goal of the project. Demonstrates excellence in achieving results by implementing reservations systems.

Meticulous in the details to the extent that the project will be effective when launched.

If you are interested with the above candidate, please contact: thomas.lim@tmsap.com

Head of Distribution

Director of Hotel Operations

• Regional contracting experience in the UAE • Revenue management experience on a corporate level • Great leadership and people skills

• More than 13 years of hospitality experiences • Pre-opening experiences in Singapore and Macau

French national in the Middle East is looking to move to Asia to buff up his already impressive resume. Experienced in contracting, revenue management and distribution having been with big hotel chains and large OTAs.

Energetic, personable, organized, committed and result-oriented.

Working with reputable hotels in the region with board base experiences in pre-opening. Proven record in successful benchmarking and strategic implementation.

If you are interested with the above candidate, please contact: cindy.chua@tmsap.com

If you are interested with the above candidate, please contact: thomas.lim@tmsap.com

MICE Director, Operations

Regional IT Manager

• Highly experienced in the execution of large-scale, regional-level, multi-city MICE projects • Played key leadership roles organizing some of Asia’s most prominent Events, Conventions and Government Meeting Summits • Manages and services accounts of multi-MNCs projects • Capable of delivering show productions

• More than 11 years experience managing regional IT infrastructure in Asia Pacific • Excellent staff management skill, enable to build a highly motivated team • Technically savvy • Manages Regional IT Helpdesk with teams across Asia Pacific • Established a model Regional Call Center in India

The candidate has a drive to be precise and event effectiveness, with a wealth of event production experience. His adept operational knowledge throughout Asia and China will greatly enable any hiring organizations to propel in all its marketing and branding endeavors.

An outstanding individual, notable for establishing the entire IT infrastructure of a Travel Management Company in Singapore to its existing regional scale connectivity, and technological advancements.

If you are interested with the above candidate, please contact: marcus.neo@tmsap.com

If you are interested with the above candidate, please contact: marcus.neo@tmsap.com

Assistant Marketing Manager

Sales Director

• 2 years of marketing experience • Bachelor of Business (International Hotel & Resort Management)

• Vast sales experience from NTOs, airlines, TMCs and the financial industry • Well-linked network within the hospitality and travel industry • A hunter, true sales person

A service oriented professional with a strong passion for managing and marketing an organisation’s brand image to contribute to its growth and profitability. Prior experience includes leading the Operations and Member Services team. Managing Marketing and Customer Relations for a well established hotel chains corporate dining and lifestyle programme, rooms division and food & beverage operations within the hospitality industry.

A highly motivated and experienced sales person with proven track records of overachieving Sales targets. Currently in the financial industry, he is looking at returning to the travel industry where his passion really is.

If you are interested with the above candidate, please contact: julia.jufri@tmsap.com

If you are interested with the above candidate, please contact: cindy.chua@tmsap.com

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