The Business Times, 6 October 1979
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Title Section11 1979-10-06 1 BUSINESS TIMES M.C(P) No. IM/1/79 SATURDAY, OCTOBER C, Iff!! 50 CENTS11 words
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Article83 1979-10-06 1 UPI JAKARTA; Fri. Indonesia intends to increase gold explorations during the coming years, Mines and Energy Minister Subroto said. Mr Subroto said the Indonesian government has recently give an exploration permit to the company of Tropic Endeavour Indonesia to conduct more explorations in North Sulawesi, which is believedUPI - 83 words
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Article101 1979-10-06 1 AFP JAKARTA, Fri. President Suharto has decided to set up a special team charged with tackling land disputes in Indonesia, according to State Minister of Administrative Reform Dr Sumarlin. The team will collect data for the government to play down its policy in dealing with increased landAFP - 101 words
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Article51 1979-10-06 1 Reuter VIENNA, Fri. Former Opec Secretary-General Ali Jaidah called on member states today to abandon the dollar for oil pricing in favour of a basket of other currencies. Saudi Arabian officials immediately reacted by saying there was no change in their country's opposition to such a proposal.Reuter - 51 words
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Article90 1979-10-06 1 Reuter BANGKOK, Fri. Thai Prime Minister Kriangsak Chomanan will visit Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines between Oct 23 and 27, sources at his office said today. General Kriangsak will brief the premiers of the three countries on the- situation in Kampuchea, especially the build-up of Vietnamese forces whichReuter - 90 words
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Article75 1979-10-06 1 Reuter GENEVA, Fri. Negotiators from 55 leading producing and importing nations today concluded the world's first international agreement to regulate trade in natural rubber, a UN official said. The new pact is based on a buffer stock of 550,000 tonnes of natural rubber which will be used toReuter - 75 words
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Article67 1979-10-06 1 Reuter TOKYO, Fri. Mitsui Co Ltd said a two-year business expansion plan starting October this year calls for a profit before tax in the second 12 months of about 30 billion yen from an estimated 17 billion in the 12 months ended Sep 30,1979. Mitsui said itReuter - 67 words
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Article55 1979-10-06 1 A NEW YORK, Fri. Stock prices pushed ahead this morning amid lingering rumours of a new dollar-rescue plan from Washington. The Dow Jones average of 30 industrials rose 6.15 to 896.25 in the first hour. Gainers outnumbered losers by close to a 2 to 1 margin among NewA - 55 words
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Article137 1979-10-06 1 Rises Malayan Tin 2300 100 Riverview 252 36 D Krramat 1240 20 Boustead 338 16 Petaling 1100 10 Msian Ctainers 244 T Harbour 480 8 Kuala Sidim 328 8 Malakoff 324 8 K L Industries 104 8 Falls DBS 525 -10 Hong Leong 280 -7 FAN 505137 words
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Article, Illustration141 1979-10-06 1 Rises Castiefield 1550 50 Sg Besi 1040 40 Sthn Kinta 900 25 D Keramat 1240 20 Kempas 535. 15 Rahman Hyd 540 15 Temerloh 494 10 Kramat 535 10 S Trading 775 10 A Hitam Tin 1500 10 KLInd 107 +09 P Bank 306 08 Falls OCBC 730141 words
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Article707 1979-10-06 1 WANG LOOK KEAH - PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT By WANG LOOK KEAH THE MINISTER of Trade and Industry, Mr Goh Chok Tong, yesterday expressed disappointment over the general lack of support by local manufacturers to Singapore's export drive. Local manufacturers need to be constantly pushed to go out and sell and707 words
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Article210 1979-10-06 1 AP THE United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad) proposed on Thursday that flags of convenience be abolished by 1991. An Unctad secretariat report proposed the phasing out of these flags should start in 1961 and suggested that an international conference take aAP - 210 words
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Article536 1979-10-06 1 i AN Inequitable and anomalous situation has emerged in which offshore banks in Singapore have become less competitive than banks outside the country when making Singapore dollar loans to borrowers in Singapore. Mr Alexander Liu, general manager of the local branch of Bankers Trust Company, argues in536 words
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Article202 1979-10-06 1 THE dispute between Da to James Wong Kim Min and Mitsui, the giant Japanese trading group, intensified yesterday with a protest from the Malaysian millionaire over statements made by the Japanese group to the weekly magazine, The Economist. Issues raised in the Sep 15 article entitled "The Japanese202 words
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295 1979-10-06 1 BOUTS 9t pMk selttag •ver the part tm days have redaced the price «f /I gaM by almsrt UBs» to yesterday's elase cf USSM7.M aa the Slagapare balltoa market. Dealers here deaerihe the reversal as mm «f the nast295 words
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529 1979-10-06 1 MANO SABNANI - By MANO SABNANI THE UNITED Overseas Bank has agreed to sell its half interest in a Hongkong office building for HKJS3 million in a move that will bring a profit of HK$3l million (5513.2) to the UOB group. The sale of its529 words
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Advertisement11 1979-10-06 1 rm\mu, m T\sngafo«e v. business FOR IMI people a WHO MATTER11 words
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Advertisement200 1979-10-06 1 ASEwßusHessQuartßrty NUUysui's oanmmnU industrial coajMca act low-w« problem Intn-ASIAN mbame trade t I hoi s Mifph jmJ Jt-mand !i* WAN pjinwrv Mai clwiwikt mduaary in ASIAN Mjbwu i r««»n djttf Myth Mi rtakty orf S«t**wre todua- thai pwnrfcmiuu index Ikr. »ntiv**.l«. hnw Af£E?£L?T m ,mm The latest issue of the200 words
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Advertisement51 1979-10-06 1 LEISURE TIMES REMOTE e«rtni at eaglM SPECULATION tt lis f, m pp,ft ititif MALAYSIAN hatob pin to fill to nrrinr ftowrr ratoeratas S aim legtafettoa omUAjgw tto drat MMri m HUME htoililii mm MEMOPAD tv AND BAOIO t, WHERE TO WINE AND MNB t, BHA iO t, CBO6BWOBD I SHAKES51 words
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Advertisement158 1979-10-06 1 AMERICA'S FAVOURITE Tennte Rackets, Balls Shoes P. ft' Mancnm sot* Ao«nt: Mtrdntft Leisure Pl* Ltd 23. PwV Houw, Orchard Boutewd Bno«pore 10. T«t *****65.*****16 Alto mmm «t iMdng apona and pw ahopt. >Mr < t S J«\ 3&JK W '7 11thoiTs exo«V w hot Mitsubishi hos latest projection television 00-51158 words
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TRADE AND INDUSTRY
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Article491 1979-10-06 2 COURSES AND TALKS Sep 17-Oct 29: How to be literate in Chinese, Nissen Hut 58, University of Singapore Department of Extramural Studies Sep 17-Oct 29: English Pronunciation, New Lecture Theatre 5, University of Singapore Extramural Studies Department Sep 18-Dec 4: Financial Management Part II (12 lectures), Bukit Timah491 words
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Article, Illustration506 1979-10-06 2 JOHN LIM - Telecoms to build up R D pool By JOHN LIM THE TELECOMMUNICATION Authority of Singapore (Telecoms) plans to build up a pool of scientists and engineers to conduct research and development (R A D) projects. Initially, Telecoms will do this through partnerships with experienced local and international bodies which have506 words
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198 1979-10-06 2 THE Singapore Institute of Standards and Industrial Research (Sisir) is having its own booth at Singapore Fair for the first time. Engineering products such as drilling and tapping machines, electrical products such as emergency power supply units, emergency "exit" lighting and198 words
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Article116 1979-10-06 2 SHELL has formed a new company to promote trading of chemicals in the region. Shell Chemicals Company of South-east Asia was incoporated on July 18 this year. The company will act as an advisory and coordinating unit to support Shell operating companies in servicing the increasing116 words
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202 1979-10-06 2 HUMES Ltd, a leading Australian pipe-making group, has achieved a record consolidated operating profit of Asll.ol million for the financial year ended June 30. This 9.7 per cent improvement over the previous year's result was due chiefly to strong growth of the Asian subsidaries. Australian202 words
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Article221 1979-10-06 2 THE Singapore Industrial Labour Organisation (SILO) and the Pioneer Industries Employees Union (PIEU) will launch a joint campaign to promote the use of Mandarin on Oct 27. > SILO and PIEU are the two largest industrial trade unions, with over 98,000 members, and much is221 words
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Article196 1979-10-06 2 WIN Corporation, sole agent of Win cigarette lighters has decided to computerise its operations here. The company, anticipating business improvement over the next few years, has ordered a $60,000 Data General Micronova minicomputer system from Data prep. "We plan to further rationalise our marketing efforts with the196 words
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Article, Illustration79 1979-10-06 2 ALLTRANS Express (S), a division of the TNT worldwide group of companies, has appointed Mr Ettmud Faag as its marketing manager in Singapore. Mr Fong has held managerial appointments before joining All trans. He will be responsible for the sales and marketing of its shipping and freight79 words
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Article, Illustration138 1979-10-06 2 A CONTRACT wai ripei ycetariay bdwen The M A*tte Cmphj Mi fililiii WilihiiMl Mi Trwep irtoltie <CWT) tar tlw Mpply Hjetor rtißwpy DMA ferfcflft track (aWve) to the tri«i|irtiln "nKtnek, fiMjlfir wtto I—tin to 11totaaMfle attoetant, far Whwry early Best fear, eeato abut fMMM Mi138 words
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Article, Illustration211 1979-10-06 2 DRIVERS in Singapore will soon be able to start and stop their car engines by remote control. A Japanese product known as the "Jalock" remote control engine starter will be introduced at the second Asian Automotive and Accessories Exhibition at the Hyatt Hotel from Oct 18211 words
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Advertisement242 1979-10-06 2 Now! The Buku Merah offers you an ever more effective way of selling your products and services In the Buku MeralTs pink pages, classifieds business section It pays to be listed in the Straits Times Directory of Singapore. Singapore businessmen have known that for the last 82 years and that242 words
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REGIONAL
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424 1979-10-06 3 A NUMBER of hotels in Malaysia have indicated their intention to increase room rates soon to offset the increasing costs, especially the latest rise in the electricity rates. One of these, South East Asia Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, has announced a 10 per cent424 words
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THE REGION IN BRIEF
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Article427 1979-10-06 3 Agencies THE Privy Council in London has judgment in a dispute over the ownership of the Station Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, which affected the tenancy of the hotel. The Station Hotel appealed against a decision of the Malaysian Federal Appeal Court that the hotel was not covered by theAgencies - 427 words
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Article, Illustration48 1979-10-06 3 Sooth Korea's major opposition leader Kim Young-Sam reading a statement after ruling-camp law-makers voted to oust him from Parliament on Thursday for defying the nation's constitution order. Mr Kim is the head of the major opposition New Democratic party. Source: UPI photoSource: UPI photo - 48 words
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Article392 1979-10-06 3 AFP PRESIDENT Suharto yesterday declared that the Indonesian armed forces were being strengthened as the country should possess a strong military might. In a speech to some 18,000 troops marking the 34th anniversary of the Indonesian Armed Forces, the president said Indonesia which lies betweenAFP - 392 words
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Article323 1979-10-06 3 MALAYSIAN industry leaders have welcomed the news that Kontena Nasional would revamp its services immediately so that it may play a fuller role in the country's economy. At the same time they feel that much could be done to improve the system of handling containers in the country323 words
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Article, Illustration164 1979-10-06 3 A RESEARCH team from the division of chemical technology of the Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in Melbourne has developed a process to make high-quality paper from farm by-prod-ucts like sugar cane residue (bagasse) and wheat and rice straw. Led by Dr Heikki Mamers,164 words
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150 1979-10-06 3 AFP A BRIGHT future for Hongkong's electronics industry is predicted by Mr Allen lee, a member of the Hongkong Productivity Council. "This industry appears to possess the best potential for diversification and by recognising the strength of electronic products and markets one can sensibly predictAFP - 150 words
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217 1979-10-06 3 Reuter VIETNAM has aeeaaed the Aieti of colladlag with China aad the United States la aa antl-Vletaam pnig*Tfce Vletaam New* Ageaey said the aeeaaatiea was made by Vletaamese State Miaister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Ngayea Co Ikacfc, at a press —I— laReuter - 217 words
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Article79 1979-10-06 3 UPI EXILED Kampuchean head of state Prince Nordom Sihanouk says lie will set up a neutral national front with all Kampucheans except followers of the ousted Premier Pot Pol and Vietnamesebacked Heng Samrin. In an interview televised in Japan, he said 38 Kampuchean expatriotsUPI - 79 words
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699 1979-10-06 3 UPI CHINA'S new foreign investment corporation has signed the nation's first joint venture agreement with a US investor. The China International Trust and Investment Corporation at its founding on Thursday announced it has initialled preliminary agreements with three more foreign firms whoUPI - 699 words
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Article522 1979-10-06 3 AFP CHINESE Vice-Premier Wang Zhen met in Beijing a delegation from the US Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, the New China News Agency (NCNA) reported. The institute, one of the world's largest academic organisations with 190,000 members, has maintained a good relationship with the Chinese Electronics SocietyAFP - 522 words
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Advertisement248 1979-10-06 3 THE INTERNATIONAL LAUNDRY, DRYCLEANING AND FABRIC CARE EXHIBITION. 30 JAN. 2 FEB. 1980. WORLD TRADE CENTRE, SINGAPORE. The last few years have seen a sudden upsurge in the demand tor more efficient and sophisticated laundry and drycleaning services in ASEAN, brought about by raptd industrial and social development The offshore248 words
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RAW MATERIALS
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247 1979-10-06 4 THE rubber market fluctuated quietly within a fourcent range as current One RSS improved to 293 cents per kilo before falling back later to finish slightly up on balance, says Hobday, Cutler, Bath 4 Compaay in its review for the week ended Oct247 words
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Article111 1979-10-06 4 CHICAGO soybean futures closed three to 5 Ms US cents a bushel lower on Thursday. Traders noted hedge pressure at the close as well as local liquidation of long positions. They said forecasts for favourable harvesting weather and lower precious metal values combined to pressure soybean futures. A processor111 words
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Article70 1979-10-06 4 C.I.F. North European ports, In US dollars per ton unless otherwise stated. LONDON: Thura 637.00slr Previous Malaysian 5 r < ffa bulk per tonne November 637.00nlr Sumatra 5', ffa bulk October November December January Feb/March Nigeria S*. ffa bulk stg ROTTERDAM: 632.50pd645.00Blr 640.00pd 640. OOpd 645 OOpd 642.50pd70 words
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Article366 1979-10-06 4 PRODUCE dealers in Singapore reported very dull trading conditions yesterday. There was a general disinclination to deal mainly because of price incompatibility. Buyers were few and far between and they generally quoted at lower levels. As such, they failed to induce any selling interest. All prices quoted on366 words
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Article191 1979-10-06 4 YARN and cotton prices were quoted as follows in Hongkong yesterday: (In HK dollar*, spot ex-godown) Cettea yam: China Blue Phoenix 20b 2,330; 32s 2,820. 40s 3,050 (per bale of 400 lbs). Ptoe* (Mb: China Butterfly and Globe brand unq; Dragon Head unq; Five Lambs unq; Flower and Butterfly191 words
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Article112 1979-10-06 4 WHEAT futures on the Chicago Board of Trade retreated from earlier gains to close six to two US cents a bushel lower on Thursday. Traders said locals and professionals sold wheat during the afternoon. One exporter was said to be selling Chicago wheat and buying at Kansas City while112 words
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Article71 1979-10-06 4 THE STRAITS tla price In Peaang yesterday trapped uttfc er Mslt per pieni to $1,995, still $44 abeve the liter—Hons I Tin Agreement ceiling. Dealers said the weaker Leadaa closing en Tharaday depressed sentiment bat there was eaatlaaed aetlve Japaaese, Raropeaa, US aad local baylag demand, while reduced71 words
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Article321 1979-10-06 4 SINGAPORE: Yesterdays closing prices in SJ per kilo, ex-godown: THAI WHITE: 100 per cent first class (Kangaroo) new crop O.K. 100 per cent second class 0 83. 100 per c*nt third class 0.00. 25 per cent new crop no stock. B-10 per cent 0.70. THAI BROKEN A-super 0 82.321 words
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Article402 1979-10-06 4 OPENING prices in Singapore yesterday were marked down on lower London advices but some covering interest later checked the decline. Some forward buying emerged towards the morning's close, dealers said. The morning session closed slightly lower with October One RSS buyers quoted at 287.75 cents per kilo, down one402 words
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Article357 1979-10-06 4 R.A.S. prices In cenu per kUo yesterday: 1 Moon Close (per Ulo) (per kilo) Buyprs Sellers Buyers Sellers mt. I K S5 prompt f.o.b. 287 25 tot. 1 R.S.S October 287.25 287 75N 287.75 287 00 287 00 289.00N 287 50 tot. 1 R.S.S November 292 50 293357 words
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Article109 1979-10-06 4 NOON SSR SMR pnca. ymt HAS SSR 20 (1-toti pallat) SSR SO (titan pallat) October (Carnal Mtfct Bayer* Seller* ***** 268 50N 283 50 265-AON Novas bar (Forward MU) Bayer* Sallara 288 00 *****N 265 00 287.OON MRELB SMR CV SMR L SMR CP SMR 5 (1109 words
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Article31 1979-10-06 4 Rubber: Oct 5 Singapore: October: 287.00 cents (down 1.75 cents) Malaysia: October: 287.00 cents (down 1.50 cents) Tin: M 51,995 (down $10) Official offering: 184 tonnes (down 63Vi tonnes)31 words
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Article141 1979-10-06 4 THE SUGAR futures market yesterday closed slightly firmer with gains of 0.05 to 0.10 US cents, dealers said. Trading continued dull and featureless with no trades registered as on Thursday. Sugar futures dating prices: Pnvlni Ctastag ClMtag Jan UJ4/42 11 26 36 March 1190 92 11.04/86 May 12.14/141 words
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Article733 1979-10-06 4 COmsK: Robusta futures yesterday closed a quiet and featureless morning £10 to £2 per tonne up from Thursday. Turnover was 1,029 lots including 10 options. Dealers said the market maintained earlier gains on well-matched trade and commission-houseopera-tions from both sides of the market. SUGAR: Raw sugar futures ended733 words
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ASIAN STOCK
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675 1979-10-06 4 TOKYO Source: DBS-Daiwa INVESTOR interest in resource-related issues continued strong yesterday. Oil issues were further bought and trading-house issues rallied. Shipping issues generally firmed while hidden-asset issues, such as Marine Insurance and Real-Estate issues, were sought out. On the other hand, electronics-related issues lost ground, andSource: DBS-Daiwa - 675 words
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Article228 1979-10-06 4 UtT OB Ait* Credit Hants 210 U1U Ada film AjruU>ar> In*. And TrW Bangkok [nmUMil Bangkok Bank Bangkok Drying And Silo Bangkok Insurance Bangkok Metropolitan Ban 238 MO at -2 MIX •2 Bangkok NyWn Ban! Of Asia <— Bank Of Ayudhajra 1* 224 2 a->. Bcrll Joe kef Carpet228 words
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Article340 1979-10-06 4 Source: SHK Sec Ltd THE MARKET refused to lie down yesterday and after a weak opening spurted higher in active trade. Rumours continued to abound about HK Land and this sector attracted heavy turnover. Overseas activity was noticeable by its absence but local operators were quick to pick upSource: SHK Sec Ltd - 340 words
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Article238 1979-10-06 4 OCT 06 Cenu INDUSTRIALS A. C. L +1 A. N. I. 300 J A. P. M. 15! Ampol Pet 100 uneh a ft. p. ooo -4 Bvik NSW 1 300 uneft Borml M -2 Brmmbtet ten *< f B A. MT 0 111.* 1 401 i nuiiif ul un238 words
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Article105 1979-10-06 4 OCT 05 Peso* Acoje Mining 0062 unch Alias Con A AUu Con B. 2340 -01 Baguio Gold AM -owea Benruet Con. B BF Goodrich 3125 -on U SO unch CDCP 12-00 unch Inco B. Landoil joiss unch Lepanto B 2025 unch Marinduque B 1120 -0J Meralco 18 JO 0.1105 words
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Article63 1979-10-06 4 FINANCIAL TIMES INDUSTRIALS Thursday 4814 Wednesday 476.5 Week Ago 4730 DOW JONES AVERAGE INDUSTRIALS < Thursday 890.10 Wednesday 886.15 Week ago 887.46 LONDON DOLLAR PREMIUM Thursday 31 to 31W Wednesday 34V. to 35'/« H.K.HANG SENG Friday 881.81 Thursday 672.66 Week ago 686.83 SYDNEY INDUSTRIALS Friday 546.42 Thursday 542J1163 words
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Advertisement177 1979-10-06 4 ILiittKiraSt MORE TO COME MC(P) 23/119 VOL 3NO 9 Bth SEPTEMBER *979 FRCE $300 MOWTMty MM •r aV m s I M ><* vIE PvV mk *"%^2 ?°w ■i r The troubled world cconomy notwithstanding, some sectors of the Singapore cconomy look set to enjoy continued growth. Hie September issue177 words
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OVERSEAS
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WORLD IN BRIEF
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Article535 1979-10-06 5 Agencies THE MOTOR industry will continue to reduce the size of its cars and use more lightweight materials such as aluminium, Mr William Bourke, executive vicepresident of Ford Motor Company's North American car operations, said. In remarks prepared for delivery at the Aluminum Association's annual meeting inAgencies - 535 words
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Article255 1979-10-06 5 AFP THE TIMES daily newspaper, which suspended publication 11 months ago, yesterday seemed closer to reappearing after management announced it had reached an agreement in principle with one of the last holdout printer's unions in a dispute over salaries, working conditions and computerisation. If the union'sAFP - 255 words
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Article489 1979-10-06 5 AP THE US State Department urged a Senate committee Thursday to amend an energy bill sponsored by Senator Edward Kennedy, Democrat-Massachusetts, in hopes of meeting objections voiced by the British government. Mr James Atwood, acting legal adviser to the State Department, told the JudiciaryAP - 489 words
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694 1979-10-06 5 Agencies IRAN has asked Japan for a record US$4O (SsB4) per barrel for spot crude oil shipments, raising fears that the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) might be planning another sharp price hike in December, Kyodo News Service said Thursday.Agencies - 694 words
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Article, Illustration474 1979-10-06 5 EXPECTED ARRIVALS TODAY KEPPEL WHARVES Botany Triumph (0600 shifts, on completion of P/O D/L after Martha Bakke) 33/34 Bunga Seta war (after Yong Kang)l9 Hudson Bay (0600 after Muehlhausen) 8/9 Joo Hong (Tanker) (after Petro Em pat P/O Subject Gas Free) 13/14 Moenjodaro (after Talarah) 38/39 Neptune474 words
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Article, Illustration248 1979-10-06 5 THE Carter Administration proposed three possible ways to enforce its promised oil import quota, a move that may help cut US dependence on Opec, but could raise oil prices. Criticism is expected to be sharp, with many experts saying a quota could prove248 words
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239 1979-10-06 5 Reuter SPECULATION that the United State may be about to announce new measures to support the dollar mounted at a world firmrv-iai conference in Belgrade on Thursday although a West German official said there is no need for a major internationl package. USReuter - 239 words
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438 1979-10-06 5 AFP Reuter THE current policy of expediency by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) must be abandoned, former Algerian National Oil Company vicepresident Nordine Ait Laoussine told an Opec seminar Thursday. He said that at the Opec conference in Caracas next December,AFP; Reuter - 438 words
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Article639 1979-10-06 5 ARRIVALS Service Local Operator Number Tine From SIA SQ913 0050 HKG MAS MH60I 0700 KUL SIA/BA SQ/BA17 0710 LHR/BAH MAS MH682 0710 KCH SIA SQ101 0815 KUL MAS MH621 0640 PEN MAS MH607 0845 KUL MAS MH671 0945 PEN/KUL CAL CI806 1000 HLP CPA CX710 1005 HLP639 words
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Advertisement8 1979-10-06 5 The largest international Dutch bank in the world.8 words
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Article389 1979-10-06 6 THERE is merit in Mr Alexander Liu's contention that offshore banks in Singapore may be losing out to banks outside the country when making local dollar loans to borrowers here. The fact that these non-resident banks, freed of restraints that govern offshore banks, have the edge389 words
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Article331 1979-10-06 6 THE Royal Commission's recommendations include at least one which the Law Society of Singapore would be well advised to give some fresh thought to that lawyers be permitted to advertise. The old argument that this would render an honourable profession open to crass commercialism is not331 words
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Article, Illustration1217 1979-10-06 6 HUMPHREY HUDSOH - By HUMPHREY HUDSOH Reuter THE Philippines faced with high inflation and the need for development is going for growth even if this means a substantial increase in its foreign borrowings. Despite the existing economic difficulties, due in large measure to this year's oil price increases, the governmentReuter - 1,217 words
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Article, Illustration752 1979-10-06 6 ARTHUR BANDLES - By ARTHUR BANDLES FT A BRITON whose business includes the selling of tours to California recently ran a campaign which included a large model of Mickey Mouse. The campaign, he thought, had Just the right air of fun and holiday happiness. But theFT - 752 words
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Advertisement36 1979-10-06 6 TO ADVERTISE YOUR INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO MORE THAN 31,118 BUSINESS TIMES READERS IN OUR TUESDAY INDUSTRIAL SERVICES COLUMN PLEASE CONTACT: TOMMY LEE BUSINESS TIMES 1 NEW INDUSTRIAL ROAD SINGAPORE 1953 TEL: 284-8844 EXT 25336 words
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Page 6 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous51 1979-10-06 6 BriStcW: JteK Dickers I »Ne Been eNQu\Rves ftaouT HCS NIOUHS, HC.' S we •-•*s L6P»O6RSHIP nocui OuP«rT*=«t voofz. Meu* boss He's a V6*>< Cl£V6J2j nw... j kot ONLN tmpct BUT WCS CFPBBIC, PtUD CWACWirtG. LOOK DimKIMS- I iCftou) u>*vr vcxrae GOM& ID swy ©or BeiNG* R?sr aifHraencftLef is NOT jenouGH51 words
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Miscellaneous880 1979-10-06 6 Romantic exploits T HE ,.T. W0 T*" J** MkNUi The Mtlfie watafc eat tor thednMtTkt 119 am Satntar Weslmm ta «f a pales BMW-fcy "Belle Starr" are Bia- I** «a esetaef the Ctall War ta 11JI p». We are told to •re the SINGAPORE 5 1.00 PM Opening Announcements followed880 words
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Article, Illustration922 1979-10-06 7 MARGARET THOMAS - Hospitality Hongkong style By MARGARET THOMAS HONGKONG wants to 3 get to know Southeast Asians a little bit better. T The colony's Tourist 5 Association (HKTA) is s restructuring and ex- panding its marketing '.and representative ofJ fices in the region and is > working hard at better understanding the922 words
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Article784 1979-10-06 7 ROBERT LEKACHMAN - FORUMi With ROBERT LEKACHMAN NYT FOR the excellent reason that the stock market has, for several years, been in the doldrums, anniversary freaks need not fear a replay of 1929, the great crash. These days the speculative action centers on gold and silver. Unfortunately, no similarNYT - 784 words
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1330 1979-10-06 7 LONGRIT BOONMARK - By LONGRIT BOONMARK Depthnews THE discovery of substantial quantities of natural y gas in the Gulf of Thailand j has placed the Thai Govp eminent in a dilemma of sorts. It underscores the J delicate balance a developi- ing country mustDepthnews - 1,330 words
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Advertisement15 1979-10-06 7 V The largest international Dutch bank with over 150 years experience in South East Asia.15 words
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INTERNATIONAL STOCKS
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EUROPEAN MARKETS
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Article177 1979-10-06 8 OCT 04 Dm Acg-Telefunken 41 JO 0J Alio 25» unch AUs Lcbcn aa JO Allx Vera I 404.00 BASF 140 JOB Bay H T Wbank 251.30 -1J Bay Vtwnk 2TI00 unch Bayer ***** -0.1 BBC vn oo -0J BMW 174 JO unch Caaaella 306.00 4 Chem Verw 277.00 4177 words
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Article265 1979-10-06 8 OCT 04 Fra CORBEILLE Air-Liquid* B 8 N Oervais Danone CSF (ThomionCie Francaiae de* Petroie* 8 9 i i i 1 -4 1 31* 35 Compacnle Flntnclert Compafnle OfMnlt 3TS 2.9 Credit Fonder De France Hachette (Llbrairte) Machine* Bull Mtchelln (B) Pirlbai Pechlnejr Clflne Kuhlmann 538 225JO 75.90 ten265 words
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Article178 1979-10-06 8 OCT 04 Prmncs Actions Suisse* 310 Alusulsse Br 13M Alusulsae Rrf 504 Brown Bowl Br. SOW ♦a M unch M Cite Oeicj Br. CI I* Oslo P C Cite Otto RatCredit Suisse Br 1MB 10*0 IB 10 15 Credit suisse Rag Elektrowtu Br. Oeorga Fischer Br Globus *r Hero178 words
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Article188 1979-10-06 8 OCT 04 ru ABt0 340.00 •f 2J Ahold 80J0 -0J Akao 28 JO unch AMEV MOJO ■f 0J Amtu 123.70 >02 Amro Bank 7100 0J tar 0000 102.90 4-1 -f QJ Bote 0040 0.4 Borsumtj 17X00 0J Burhmann 61 70 -03 Byenkorf 71 JO unch Cah* Delft 175J0 02188 words
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Article97 1979-10-06 8 oct 04 rr» FORWARD MAKKET ATM 400 -1 Artmt 1 B40 125 Astur i < 110 -M Braacwi 1 Bra-Lamb Conpac ne -14 1100 1003 +M Cock De Been 28C -t Ebet 810 uneh Electrobel 0500 unch am +5 Of* 1104 -4 Hotmfc 2835 J 5700 4-190 Ryi DuiCh97 words
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Article86 1979-10-06 8 Ante 1) unch Aanc On V5250 unch BftltiVl VM At Ccnlrmlc Fkt rtiuMtcr rm an -100 4.75 Otn lmmob 52 .50 -0.S in Prt STB 1® tUJccmcntl toot ISO IUtaa W -u llalitder 360 Ma«neU U Pf at Marrlli Err 413 10 unch .f Medtob ***** -MO Mlnluut hat86 words
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Article1373 1979-10-06 8 NEW YORK HELPED by oils and takeover stocks, the market on Thursday moved higher in active trading as news on September wholesale price rises proved less worrisome than expected. The Labour Department said wholesale prices rose 1.4 per cent in September after a 1.2 per cent August rise.1,373 words
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Article213 1979-10-06 8 OCT M CS Hud Bay Mtn 27S -S Imp Oil 1 A hi M hi JOH Inco MS -S A lean MS w Int Pro* Pipe in» H Alfom* J3S Int pu I7S S Bank Mont MS InU Nickel MS -s Bank Norm Scotia an :s Kerr Add M213 words
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Article305 1979-10-06 9 OCT 04 Rand ♦A Toncmat JS 6 unch Trust Bk 2 INniTQTVIAt fi In RJ~»i 78 3 Unlaec 106 unch A Alpha 306 -3 Wool worth 450 -S Abercom AE And CI 272 505 -1» -10 MININGS A MIC Barlows 1IB MS -a -a An Clos 000 -a a."--Currte305 words
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Advertisement613 1979-10-06 8 See Page 4 for Asian stocks See Page 9 for Jo'burg prices Where to wine, dine and entertain V I» MM Tour o» Samoa* Mm SO* iabam on giwn Im m Samoa* Qo» Club Owaniiwig Root, SMvn Room Fan* Sarwca Samoaa I Fiaartdaa around Maid on SOCbuM* fIF YOU'RE LOOKING613 words
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Advertisement36 1979-10-06 8 A )SV, w n a r: V Hi K re? /r B <K O* />/-/ *> V Have fun this Sunday. Take a brrak from the rtrwiwotoßce. house and schoolwork. Relax at our poolside. Take a dip l'"936 words
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463 1979-10-06 9 NYT THE American government is considering changes in Truth in Lending Act regulations that could cut millions of dollars from reimbursements ordered for violations of the law. It is not clear how much money consumers might lose with the limited reimbursement becauseNYT - 463 words
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Article, Illustration317 1979-10-06 9 Reuter EUROPEAN Economic Community (EEC) central banks will draw up over the next few months a set of rules enabling them to settle realignments within the European Monetary System (EMS) in a recognisable framework. European monetary and financial officials said this in Belgrade on Thursday.Reuter - 317 words
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Article326 1979-10-06 9 Reuter WEST German central bank president Otmar Emminger said the prospect of a further issue of Carter bonds by the US authorities remains open. He said "nothing has been decided yet." "The only thing one can say is that talks have been going on among technical expertsReuter - 326 words
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MONEY AND EXCHANGES
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Article515 1979-10-06 9 A RELATIVELY quiet tone prevailed in yesterday's foreign exchange market. With the exception of the yen, all the other currencies showed little movement against the US dollar. Opening at 223.90/224.00, down from the Thursday's finishing of 221.80/10, the yen made further losses against the US unit during the515 words
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Article183 1979-10-06 9 THE YEN and the Hongkong dollar weakened in late exchanges here on speculation over prime rate movements in Japan and Hongkong, dealers said. The yen weakened to a late 224.88 98 to the US dollar from an opening 223.25 35 on market reports that Bank of Japan governer Morinaga183 words
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Article183 1979-10-06 9 Asian rates ASIAN currency deposit interbank rates as at close on Oct 5: 7 days 1 month 2 months 3 months 6 months 9 months 12 months US DolUn(Spot) Offer Bid 12 7/10 12 5/16 13 13/1013 J 131/10 13 13H 135/10 13'« 135/16 12'« 12H 12 H 129/10 1183 words
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Article51 1979-10-06 9 RANGE of prices offered by discount houses on Oct 5: Overnight T>< to 5'ir< Call deposits 5 1 Closing Buying Selliaf 3 month Treasury bills 5 1 5H 3 month Bank bills 87/16 85/16 3 month CD 8 W 8H 6 month CD 8 8 Source: National Discount Co51 words
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Article64 1979-10-06 9 QUOTES on the Australia and New Zealand exchanges on Oct 5: AUSTRALIA: US dollar 1.1285/1.237 Sterling 0.5180 0.5118 Ninety-day airmail buying rates: Sterling 0.5404 US dollars 1.1721 Ninety-day forward buying rates: Sterling 0.5236 US dollars 1.1381 NEW ZEALAND: Reserve Bank midrate US$l 0009 Trading Bank indications: Sterling 0.4591 064 words
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Article50 1979-10-06 9 RESULTS of tender held yesterday for 91-day Treasury bills to be issued from Oct 8 to Oct 12: Offered: 130,000,000. Applied far: 18^500,000. Allege*: 130.000,000. Accepted Ms: *96.57, approximately 50 per cent; higher bids in full. Average rate af tfaraaal aa alletmeat: 5.730 per cent per annum.50 words
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Article331 1979-10-06 9 THE SINGAPORE gold futures market yesterday closed between U5523.20 and $31.60 lower in quiet selective trading, dealers said. Trading was temporarily suspended in the morning as prices fell limit-down, prices tended quiet at midday but closed weaker on some stoploss selling, they said. Turnover fell to 374 lots from331 words
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Article22 1979-10-06 9 THE average rate at which major Singapore banks are currently prepared to lend to their best customers is 8.9 per cent.22 words
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Article104 1979-10-06 9 THE US dollar for overnight delivery yesterday closed firmer at 224.90 yen, compared with a 223.20 opening and 223.50 at Thursday's close, dealers said. Trading was heavy with volume US$l.lO billion. After opening lower, the dollar recovered sharply in active but nervous trading on revived buying by Japanese and104 words
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170 1979-10-06 9 Reuter PRUDENTIAL controls covering international lending could be in place within the next two years, senior European central bankers said. Central bank governors meeting in Basle at the Bank for International Settlements have been attempting for 10 years to devise some method of reducingReuter - 170 words
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395 1979-10-06 9 LEE YOKE MENG - By LEE YOKE MENG LEGISLATION governing the operations of finance companies here should be relaxed if the industry is to develop further in the 1980s, a financier said. Calling upon the monetary authorities to review the Finance Companies Act instituted in 1967, Mr Sia395 words
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115 1979-10-06 9 AFP CENTRAL bankers at the International Monetary Fund-World Bank meeting in Belgrade are considering selling off some of their gold stocks to combat the recent rise in gold prices, a Swiss banker said. Mr Fritz Leutwiler, president of Banque Nationale Swiss, said, "The price ofAFP - 115 words
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136 1979-10-06 9 Reuter BANK of Japan deputy governor Haruo Maekawa told a meeting of the Japan Foreign Trade Council that the bank may raise its official discount rate depending on the future development of the economic situation, a council spokesman said. Mr Maekawa said theReuter - 136 words
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Advertisement50 1979-10-06 9 The indispensable guide to men and women at the hehn of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei A weahh of data for better insight and professional reference. ftp- v.,-v A M <T A ff. k A J* yb 1 fv 1A Available now at $40-00 1 ifi 11 j f V hi50 words
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1512 1979-10-06 10 BUSINESS DONE ON THE SES THE KLSE BID and offer price* officially listed and business in an reported to the Stock Exchange at Singapore yesterday with the number oi shares traded shown in brackets in lots ot 1,000 units unless otherwise specified SECTION ONE INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL Allied Choc (1.328) (3)1,512 words
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Article161 1979-10-06 10 hnoapou uNrnmun (Haitian' prim tar Opt S) The Commerce 2.21 2.35 The Saving Fund 1 43 151 S pore Prof Fund O H i nrwn S pore Sec. Fund 175 l.H S pore Invert Fund 1.30 1JI S pore Equity Fund 1.01 1.07 ASA UNIT T (Miaiferv' pvtocs161 words
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Article2716 1979-10-06 10 Gr'» Gr"« Net 1979 Last Div Div Y*ld P/E Vol Day High Low Company Sale or- C*vr (*000) High Low SECTION ONE INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL 261 207 Aetna 240 15.0 22 62 122 196 123* Alcom 196 10.0 n XI 26.1 143 110 Allied Choc 130 -3 822,716 words
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Article1579 1979-10-06 10 BID sad offer prices officially listed sad tsaiiwsi la sad refuted to (J* Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange yesterday with the number of shares traded shown la brackets la lots of 1.000 units unless othei wise ipeot(led nmurnuAU Awaa (2.455) Alcsm (1 KB I MS) (1) 196 xd1,579 words
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Article149 1979-10-06 10 MALAYAN Credit's purchase of 5.43 million stock units of $1 each in Jack Chia-MPH has drawn some queries from the SES. The exchange wants to know the basis upon which the purchase price of 11.55 per stock unit of JC-MPH was arrived at and the reason for the149 words
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Article, Illustration674 1979-10-06 10 AFTER a beaitaat epeaiag, shares yesterday staged a mild rally aow a wide freat at the Steek Ex* ehaage ef Stagapere. TV trading temp*, however, stowed dewa considerably. It weald appear that the everbsaght poslttou that analysts spoke ef had partially eerreeted Itself. Brokers674 words
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Article563 1979-10-06 10 COMMODITY stocks were brought to a steadier close in light trading on the Kuala Lumpur stock market yesterday. Unlike the previous day when investors went on a moderate buying spree here, interest seemed to be scaled down considerably and only selected counters managed to post significant gains.563 words
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COMPANY NEWS
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Article, Illustration894 1979-10-06 11 P. GUNASEGARAM - By P. GUNASEGARAM HUME Industries (Malaysia) is confident that the present high demand for its products will continue following the government's decision to inject even more funds for development projects under the Third Malaysia Plan. Hume (M), which is engaged mainly in the manufacture of894 words
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1289 1979-10-06 11 After eight years in the red, Pernas finally moved into profit two years ago this improved trading background is one reason for the state corporation's more open public posture. PERNAS, the Malaysian state corporation, is spreading its wings. An established name in the world of1,289 words
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Article500 1979-10-06 11 SSO®CL^ HOCK LOCK SIEW THE MARKET'S assessment of Sim Lim Investments has been a cautious one ever since the fortunes of this group took a tumble for the worse some years ago. With a P/E ratio of well over a hundred times, trading in this counterHOCK LOCK SIEW - 500 words
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Article932 1979-10-06 11 Cheung Kong's purchases in the market of shares in Hutchison Whampoa, together with its HK$639-mil-lion purchase of a 22 per cent stake in the international property, transport and industrial group from Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, appear to have given it effective control of the company.932 words
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Article562 1979-10-06 11 Current Ex Books Date Total for Total for Payment Date Close Payable the year Previoua year ("hem Ind 10%(b) Sept 19 Sept 26 OCt 8 10% 10% TE Fed Cable* 3*41 TF Sept 5 Sept 15 Oct 8 3%TF K L Kepong 10% I Aug 29 Sept 9562 words
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Article112 1979-10-06 11 Company Particulars Ex Date Books Close U AC Roth mans SEA Corp Temerloa Fancy Til# M U lad Bonus Issue of 1 for 3 Bonus Issue of 1 for 5 Bonus Issue of lfor 1 Bonus Issue of 1 for 1 Rights Issue of 3 for 2 fe112 words
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Article494 1979-10-06 11 NEWLY restructured MWE Holdings appears to be establishing a firm break from the erratic pattern of earnings which had plagued it in earlier years, and is now poised for its best ever financial year since obtaining a public listing in 1974. MWE's interim results show that494 words
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Article265 1979-10-06 11 UNITED Arttrtw Cement BM: EOGM and AGM to be held at 12th Floor, Fitzpatrick's Building, 86 Jalan Chulan, Kuala Lumpur, on Oct 9 at 11am. Baklt KatU Rakber Estate BM: AGM to be held at No 72 (Upper Floor No 20), Jalan Belanggang, Malacca, on Oct 10 at265 words
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Advertisement43 1979-10-06 11 KEEP UP WITH YOUR MANAGING DIRECTOR Subscribe today and save more than 20% off the newsstand price.... .y Just complete the coupon below and mail it, together with payment, to: Times Publishing Bhd. AWSJ Subscription Dept. Times House River Valley Road Singapore 092343 words
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508 1979-10-06 12 JOHN LIM - By JOHN LIM SOME local manufacturers are reluctant to take part in trade promotional activities "because of rising costs, the uncertain world economic situation and changing economic policies." The chairman of the organising committee of Singapore Fair *79, Mr Gopinath Pillai, yesterday said508 words
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201 1979-10-06 12 Reuter THE Soviet Union has not asked for a shore base or air landing rights in their negotiations for a fishing agreement with the Cook Islands, Trade Minister Vince Ingram said yesterday. The Minister told reporters after talks with New Zealand Foreign Minister BrianReuter - 201 words
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Article80 1979-10-06 12 AP LABOUR strife in England is forcing Philippine Airlines (PAL) to schedule service cutbacks that could ground 140 domestic flights and 6,400 passengers daily, the airline said yesterday. PAL chairman and president, Mr Roman A Cruz Jr, said the company is searching for parts suppliers toAP - 80 words
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523 1979-10-06 12 TWO separate studies on major ports in Peninsular Malaysia, which were conditional for Asian Development Bank loans for specific port projects, have been submitted to the Malaysian government for consideration. The studies are expected to help the government to devise cost-based tariff structures for523 words
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Article833 1979-10-06 12 LONDON, Fri. Share prices closed a shade lower after quiet end-of-account profittaktag, dealers said. At 3 pm the FT index was down 2.4 at 479.0. Industrial leaders mainly showed losses of a penny or two though Glaxo was down 8p ahead of results due on Monday. Dealers reported833 words
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Article, Illustration74 1979-10-06 12 Members ef the Assoc! a ties of South-east Adu NaOms meeting m Thursday »t the Marcos Hall of the Philippine Centre in New Ysrk tar a signing ceremony of the Agreement on Asean Pood Seenrity Reserve. From left are Indonesian Foreign Minister Moehtnr Knsnmaatmadja, Malaysian Foreign MinisterSource: UPI photo - 74 words
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236 1979-10-06 12 Reuter AUSTRALIAN diplomatic sources in Jakarta yesterday denied that a serious row had developed with Indonesia over Australia's declaration of a 370-km fishing zone as of next month. They said a Foreign Ministry note which was delivered a few days agoReuter - 236 words
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339 1979-10-06 12 SINGAPORE is an ideal location for companies to set up feeder plants to manufacture semi-finished products, said the Minister for State (Defence) Bernard Chen. Speaking at the official opening of Johns Singapore, an Australian manufacturer of plastic injection moulding machine components, Mr339 words
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398 1979-10-06 12 A DEFENCE witness in the Tar ling trial yesterday said he would have, as an accountant, been prepared in 1973 "but not today" to issue as "true and fair" the auditor's report in respect of the accounts of Haw Par Brothers International Ltd398 words
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Advertisement53 1979-10-06 12 "Vtakrm PrsUkte" Voy: d arrived ttk OUrtM, in. H PA A. fliiwi Nm. General Survey of damaged cargo ex the above veael will be hetd on Wednesday IOUi October. 1979. from 9.09 a m to VH p.m. No further survey will be held after thu date. k. Jinunov nm (PTE)53 words
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Advertisement145 1979-10-06 12 Study Accountancy with the Specialists Study with Foulks Lynch J I ()M)( Siikc 1 SS4 1 oiilks I iK'h ha\c in intormL' M udenis \i om all found lhe w orkl lor Ihe\ ai ions Vvoiini anc\ cXvtimiKti ions and over t cai s ha c aehie\ cd 149,000 406145 words
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Miscellaneous57 1979-10-06 12 Outlook for Singapore from a.m. to 1 p.m. today: Mainly fair. Report for 24 hears prior to 7M p.m. ra Oct.s at the airport. Maximum temperature 33.1 Associated humidity 58 Minimum temperature 24.8 Associated humidity 95 Hours of sunshine 8.60 Rainfall in millimetres Nil Total rainfall for the month Nil57 words
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LEISURE TIMES
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Article, Illustration608 1979-10-06 13 CHOO AI LENG - EXECUTIVE FASHION By CHOO AI LENG BUYING a suit off the peg is unfamiliar to many in Singapore. But not anymore. "It is time to introduce the idea o( using ready-made suits to the Singapore male," said Mr Alfredo Bendini. Launching the 1980 collection of ready-made suitsModel: Howard Tay - 608 words
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Article, Illustration153 1979-10-06 13 A whisper, an atmosphere, an evidence, an exotic, oriental memory... PARFUMS Roc has Paris launched their new fragrance Mystere de Roc has with the true classic elegance of style typical of Rochas at Hilton's Grand Ballroom on Wednesday. The 'Mystere Woman* was epitomised mysterious, feminine, dreamy, yet153 words
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Article, Illustration787 1979-10-06 14 RUTH CHENG - RUTH CHENG THOUSANDS of Hves vffl be wiped out and countless others Infected with cancer. Such are die results of a China Syndrome. "The China Syndrome" k a name given by the nuclear power Industry to a melt-down. A melt-down .which has never happened before787 words
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Article, Illustration944 1979-10-06 14 TRAVEL FT FOR MANY centuries Bhutan, The Land of the Thunder Dragon, bat remained almost inaccessible to the outside world. But no more. You can visit It by road two days bus tourney from Bagdora (in North Bengal in India) to Bhutan's picturesque capital, Thimpu or after aFT - 944 words
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Article218 1979-10-06 14 NYT NO LONGER do little cable cert climb halfway to the stars ow«r Saa Frandaco't HQs. The Ualted States' only cable cars went out at service lest week. Mr Oral Moore, who begaa studying the system when he was appointed chief engineer tar the Public UtilitiesNYT - 218 words
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Article, Illustration336 1979-10-06 16 PETER WONG - PETER WONG TRY a new flavour not disco or popf music but something soothing and different from the other types of entertainment you get these days. The kind of music that makes you feel good and relaxed. Gone are the days when musicians try to336 words
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Article, Illustration950 1979-10-06 16 GOOD HANDLING AND ROAD-HOLDING At $18,600 the Isuzu Gemini is cheaper than the Sigma or the Accord MOTOBIMfl with "Hermes DRIVING most Japanese manufactured cars can be likened to going to a John Wayne movie. We can be assured that once950 words
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Article, Illustration406 1979-10-06 16 VIOLET CHOW - VIOLET CHOW JAZZ in almost any form carries the afficianado to the magical pinnacles of elation. When delivered by the superb Sherry Williams the music leaves you drifting in a world of sheer enchantment. Appearing up to Oct 20, at the Tiara Supperclub, Sherry is an eyeful you406 words
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Article268 1979-10-06 16 BOOK exhibition, children's art, helium balloon-blowing and much more at the British Council this month. "British Books For Children" continues (on the first floor) till Oct 14. Designed especially for children is a demonstration of art materials. Today from 10am to spm. Tomorrow from 12noon268 words
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Article170 1979-10-06 16 FOUR more films this month (or French movie-goers. The French Embassy and Alliance FYancaise's joint presentation of French films at the RELC auditorium every Tuesday at 9pm continues with Remparts D'Argile (1970) this Tuesday. The story takes place in the south of Tunis, not long after its independence,170 words
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Advertisement32 1979-10-06 13 Kodacolor4oo film. Kodak's fastest film for color prints Dml miss "The CUm Syidran^' U DestfautiM -totfce letns garden tf the CMs jn The ifflee that Is m pwh as hetel Gemini sensible32 words
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Advertisement498 1979-10-06 13 M BattJesWp: 1 TheJ^wo* the Prince of Wales and SSSeputee' M Middlebrook A graphic account of the momentous sinking of two major 10 December 1941 Air support torpedo were sitting tar 9*** rest have never B*o men d.«) "X> tne rB forgotten. Other Near Penguim. Day of the Trtffkk: J.498 words
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Miscellaneous971 1979-10-06 13 WHAT WHERE FILM SHOWS THE National Museum will be screening three colour films for students today at 10.45 am. Free admission. The films, Hudle Him with Care, The Changing World •f Charles Dlekens and Natlsnsl Parks, are by courtesy of the British Council. WATCH stuntman Burt Reynolds in Hooper at971 words
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Advertisement126 1979-10-06 14 her H ee .|f I f f I V after Are V'v S mm, ->V Ji I8BR: V; J* J? r I BROKE THE 22.500 BARRIER" In fact she reached 22,530. The face that broke a record in July. With 22,530 copies of HER WORLD. The face that also saw126 words
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Article, Illustration161 1979-10-06 15 THE $535,000 Clark Hatch Physical Fitness Centre, located on the first floor of Marco Polo's new hotel extension winf along Grange Road, will be open on Oct 18. The Centre, possibly the best equipped gynasium in the region, has been fitted with extensive equipment for physical161 words
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595 1979-10-06 15 C H Williams in conjunction with Malaysian Business Times has just released the rent index in Malaysia. The following is a brief summary of the survey. RENTAL rates of commerical property in the Kuala Lumpur-Petal-ing Jaya area have been climbing an average 4595 words
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184 1979-10-06 15 ARCHITECTS, engineers and allied professionals will be given an opportunity to exchange ideas am energy conservation and management in buildings at a seminar in December this year. ,The planned "Conference on energy conservation and management in buildings" will take place at the PUB Auditorium, PUB184 words
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Article, Illustration739 1979-10-06 15 TEO TECK WENG - TEO TECK WENG FOR NEARLY sixteen years now, a medium size office building has been planned to rise from Robinson Road/Market Street Junction and take its place among other prestigious building in its neighbourhood. Two years ago construction work began and, today,739 words
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Article, Illustration147 1979-10-06 15 OVERSEAS UNION Bank (OUB) is expected to begin operations from its new 'temporary' headquarters office building (above) in Boon Tat Street/Robinson Road from Oct 22. Head offices of the bank's various departments am) its Raffles Place branch will occupy the entire If floors of the147 words
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Article, Illustration188 1979-10-06 15 THE president of Japan's second largest department store whose diverse Interests include development, was here the last few days (or a first hand' look at the local retail scene. ftfr Yajiro Ikari (above), prtstdint of The Daimaru Inc., arrived last Wednesday on Us first188 words
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Advertisement185 1979-10-06 15 ANTIQUES FMI CHMESE ANTIQUES ft WOWS OF AIT KWOK GALLERY Pta. Ltd. 101-103, FRST FLOOR, FAR EAST SHOPPWG CENTRE ORCHARD ROAD. TEL: *****16 U ll il kuuttu; >.inn EUROPEAN PAINTINGS WANTED We will pay the highest prices for 19th Century European Paintings. German, Belgian k Dutch of most interest. Send185 words
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Miscellaneous222 1979-10-06 16 LIDO (*****14) and Bex (*****): Meaaraker. James Bond is back, with his fancy action, fancy weapons and fancy girls. This time, he's defying death in even more expensive surroundings, and right out of this world. Stars Roger Moore, Lois Chiles and Richard "Jaws" Kiel. Lido: 11, 1.30, 4, 6.45, 9.15.222 words
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