The Straits Budget, 25 August 1965
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Title Section41 1965-08-25 1 The Straits Budget THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF; THE STRAITS TIMES MALAYSIA'S NATIONAL NEWSPAPER KUALA LUMPUR, AUGUST 25, 1965. REGISTERED AT THE G.R.O. O.K. AS A NEWS RARER fcL I ,j(s*r •:/•?*'’Sw4.sv.3siT. Price 40 cents (Malaya) or 1 Shilling KDN 1102-1012 ■ptlES^l-41 words
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1695 1965-08-25 2 GEOFFREY 6ELOARD - ON SINGAPORE: ‘Once bitten twice shy’ ON SARAWAK, SABAH: ‘FOREVER AND EVER’ I’ m confident, says Tengku GEOFFREY 6ELOARD reporting from KUCHING: August 20 TENGKU Abdul Rahman is confidant that Sabah and Sarawak will be in Malaysia “forever and ever." He said here today that he was visiting the two1,695 words
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Article123 1965-08-25 2 IfUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 19. Sixteen Malaysian students will leave here by air on Sept. 2 for the United States under the 1965-1966 Winter Programme Students International Scholarship. They are: Mr. Ho Hon Mun, Miss Judy Wan How Seng and Che Ku Hashah Ku Bahador (all123 words
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Article654 1965-08-25 3 —Straits Times. August 16 Many countries have already recognised Singapore in the first week of its independence. Many more are about to do so. Acceptance as a full member of the Commonwealth is virtually assured. In the matter of gaining admission into the United Nations, however, a—Straits Times. August 16 - 654 words
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Article162 1965-08-25 3 —Straits Times. August 16 Trengganu has just been deprived of its promised direct highway to Ipoh and Penang. Now it looks like losing its air links with the outside world as well, on grounds that they are uneconomic. But is such an argument good enough? As the national—Straits Times. August 16 - 162 words
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Article614 1965-08-25 3 —Straits Times. August 17 A Socialist Front proposal that Penang port should be expanded, apparently innocent enough in itself, is one symptom of an ailment which has spread rapidly in Malaysia and Singapore since last week’s separation. Victims of this ailment are marked by a wild impracticality.—Straits Times. August 17 - 614 words
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Article609 1965-08-25 3 —Straits Times. August 18 Exultation over the separation of Singapore from Malaysia and noisy prediction of the Federation’s “complete disintegration” featured prominently in President Soekarno's Independence Day speech. It is notable, however, that the Indonesian leader avoided analysis of the rift at the Causeway. His reticence is easily—Straits Times. August 18 - 609 words
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Article646 1965-08-25 3 —Straits Times, August 19 The Singapore Government has agreed that the Singapore Infantry Regiment should be available for action against the Indonesians in Sabah and Sarawak. This commitment foreshadowed in the agreement on separation, but not explicitly spelled out—clarifies a range of important questions for friends and—Straits Times, August 19 - 646 words
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Article608 1965-08-25 4 —Straits Times. August 20 For the third time since Malayan independence in 1957 the Council of Rulers has elected the Deputy Head of State as Yang di-Pertuan Agong. The five-year reign of the present Ruler, the Raja of Perlis, is drawing to a close and next month—Straits Times. August 20 - 608 words
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Article311 1965-08-25 4 —Straits Times. August 20 Malaysia’s appeal to friendly nations for additional military aid has drawn a swift and generous response from Australia. The Canberra Parliament’s approval of a $65 million military assistance programme for this country, to be spread over two years, comes within three months of the—Straits Times. August 20 - 311 words
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Article658 1965-08-25 4 the best possiDie —Straits Times, August In the years ahead, money for development will be much harder to come by, and each dollar will have to be made to go farther. Government leaders have frequently stated this truth. The point has been to act upon it Inthe best possiDie —Straits Times, August - 658 words
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Article61 1965-08-25 4 KLUANG, Aug n b w game warden, Inche YA *l y i eC tfd Dato Ahmad, has been re< jJJ la y president of the KUwn* t ive Club for the seventh er e: year. Other officials elect vice-president—Inche Jnche bin Kassim; secretary cr Hashim bin All; and61 words
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411 1965-08-25 5 SINGAPORE, August 12. INDONESIAN barter traders, who are caught trying to sneak into Singapore would be turned back, the Foreign Minister, Mr. S. Rajaratnam, said today. He stressed that the clamp on these traders would continue, adding: “The policy of the Singapore Government411 words
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166 1965-08-25 5 JTUCHING, Aug. 16. 111 Singapore was not forced out of Malaysia by the Tengku, said Temenggong Jug a h, the Minister for Sarawak Affairs, in a broadcast tonight. He said that newspapers had given false reports about the separation. “It was Singapore’s Premier, Mr.166 words
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156 1965-08-25 5 KUALA LUMPUR, **Aug. 15. —A team will visit the northern and southern States and Singapore in a second drive to recruit more young men for the Malaysian Armed Forces. Earlier this month, the team went to East Coast towns and Kajang for156 words
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360 1965-08-25 5 SINGAPORE, August 13. JHE Minister for Finance, Mr. Lim Kim San, has told representatives of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce here that the pace of industrialisation in Singapore would not only be maintained, but also intensified even while the importance of the360 words
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133 1965-08-25 5 OUKIT MERTAJAM, D Aug. 17.—The Chief Minister, Dato Wong Pow Nee, today urged the people “not to be unduly upset” over Singapore’s separation from Malaysia. “The Prime Minister. Tengku Abdul Rahman, has explained very clearly the reason for Singapore’s withdrawal. “It is133 words
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Article, Illustration248 1965-08-25 6 JESSELTON, August 16. rpHE United National Pasokmomogun Kodazan Organisation (Upko), headed by the Minister for Sabah Affairs and Civil Defence, Dato Donald Stephens, today called for a reexamination of arrangements made in respect of Sabah's entry into Malaysia in view of248 words
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Article91 1965-08-25 6 KANGAR, Aug. 16.—The Raja Permaisuri Agong inspected several rural development projects in Kuala Perils, Sungel Berembang and Batu Pahat Abi during a private week-end visit to Perils. The Queen, who was shown round by the Mentri Besar, Dato Sheikh Ahmad, congratulated the State Government on91 words
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Article, Illustration678 1965-08-25 6 Convention leaders: A crisis of confidence’ PENANG, August. FOR the people of Sarawak, the separation of Singapore from Malaysia had serious implications and they must seek its reunification or seek other arrangements to safe* guard their future, Mr. Ong Kee Hui, chairman of the Sarawak United People's Party, declared here678 words
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Article125 1965-08-25 6 Kuala lumpur, Aug. 15 —The Minister of Transport, Dato Sardon bln Haji Jubir, left today for Trengganu to discuss with the State Government the future of Malaysian Airways flights to its capital. He said at the airport he would meet the Mentri Besar of Trengganu,125 words
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187 1965-08-25 6 SINGAPORE, Aug. 15. The central committee of the Singapore National Trades Union Congress at an emergency general meeting yesterday unanimously agreed to accept the resignation of Mr. C. V. Devan Nair as its secre-tary-general ‘‘with the deepest sense of sorrow.” The NTUC chairman, Mr. Ho187 words
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729 1965-08-25 7 KUALA LUMPUR, August 15 THE Minister of Finance, Mr. Tan Siew Sin, 1 today revealed that the question of Singapore’s separation from Malaysia was first considered by the Central Government as early as December last year eight months ago. Tengku Abdul Rahman, he729 words
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Article, Illustration173 1965-08-25 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 17. —Malaysia's national flag, with 14 stripes and a 14-pointed star, each representing a State in the federation, will be retained “for time being.” A principal assistant secretary in the Prime Minister’s Department, Inche Osman bin Khiruddin, who is in charge of173 words
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Article54 1965-08-25 7 KUALA LUMPUR. Aug. 15. Acting Assistant Commissioner Arthur F. John is the Capital’s new Officer-in Charge of Police District. He took over duties from ACP Albert Mah who has gone on three months’ leave. Mr. John was formerly attached to the “B” department at the police54 words
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Article27 1965-08-25 7 JESSELTON, Aug. 15—Actress Nancy Kwan of Susie Wong fame has arrived in Jesselton from Hong Kong with her sister, Helen, for a 10-day holiday.27 words
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258 1965-08-25 7 MALACCA, August 17. 'J’HE Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Inche Senu bin Abdul Rahman, said here today that Indonesians were listening to Radio Malaysia in spite of President Soekarno's threats of punishment. He said the ban on Radio Malaysia programmes in Indonesia258 words
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173 1965-08-25 7 OINGAPORE, Aug. 16. —The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Inche Rahim Ishak, tonight warned the people of Singapore to be on their guard against Communist attacks through infiltration in sports, cultural and other organisations. He told a dinner party that the173 words
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Article146 1965-08-25 7 Kuala lumpur, Aug. is. The South Indian Labour Fund Board has awarded scholarships to four students who are children of South Indian Labourers. The Minister of Labour and chairman of the Board, V. Manickavasagam, yesterday presented cheques to- tailing $7,965 to N. Yagambaram of146 words
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Article30 1965-08-25 7 TANOKAK. Aug. 17. The Johore State Government is to open up more land at the Bukit Serampang land development scheme. Three hundred families will get eight acres each30 words
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Article25 1965-08-25 7 TANGKAK Aug 17-—A new bridge costing $60,000 Is being built over Bungel Belembang, 11 miles from here, to replace the old wooden one.25 words
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Article18 1965-08-25 7 DUNGUN. Aug 17 —The Town Council here will hold its monthly meeting on Aug. 2618 words
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Article317 1965-08-25 8 SINGAPORE, August 17 THE president of the Singapore Musicians' Union, Mr. M. D. Tairoff, today categorically stated that his union would not stop any Singapore band from going to perform in Sarawak. He was commenting on a Borneo Bulletin report that Kuching musicians were317 words
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Article, Illustration194 1965-08-25 8 SINGAPORE, Aug. 15. Mr. J. V. Rob, the B r i t ish Government’s “representative ad interim” in Singapore sailed into Singapore today to assume his duties. Mr. Rob will officially take up his post as the British High Commissioner in the newly-independent island194 words
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314 1965-08-25 8 Divorce but decree not absolute says Khir MINISTER EXPLAINS THE SEPARATION OF S’PORE IPOH, August 15 Minister of Education, Inche Mohamed Khir Johari, today likened the existing relationship between Singapore and Malaysia to that of a husband and a wife who have separated over some differences. He said that there314 words
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73 1965-08-25 8 SINGAPORE, Aug. 15. There are 101,090 motor cars registered in Singapore, according to the July statistics issued by the Registrar of Vehicles’ office. Statistics show an addition of 726 motor cars, 612 motor-cycles and 110 motor scooters last month. The total for motor scooters was73 words
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209 1965-08-25 8 SINGAPORE, Aug. 16. —The major consideration of the people of Singapore must necessarily be that of their own survival, the Minister for Education, Mr. Ong Pang Boon, said today. Opening a seminar on arts and crafts at the Teachers’ Training College. he said: “Recent political209 words
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251 1965-08-25 8 SINGAPORE, Aug. 15 SINGAPORE’S inde- pendent and sovereign status was today described as “phoney and a humbug” by the chairman of the Barisan Sosialis, Dr Lee Siew Choh. Dr. Lee said this Just after midnight when he flew in from Tokyo. He left Singapore251 words
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341 1965-08-25 9 COMMITTEE TO BE SET UP PENANG, August 17. Malaysian Chinese Association hopes to persuade the Central Government to take a "more liberal stand" on the Chinese language issue, Mr. Lee San Choon, MCA national youth leader, disclosed here today. “We will urge the341 words
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Article26 1965-08-25 9 K?ALA LUMPUR. Aug 17. hniioK-e 18 subscribers today fen? ht t, $59 180 of National DeBonds This brings the tal received to $5,238,500.26 words
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385 1965-08-25 9 OINGAPORE, Aug. 15. —The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Social Affairs and Culture, Mr. Chan C h e e Seng, yesterday appealed for public cooperation for the first ever tourist week scheduled to begin on Sept. 25. Speaking385 words
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Article65 1965-08-25 9 SINGAPORE, Aug. 16 A K roup of 82 Chinese secondary school principals and senior teachers, who are undergoing a course at the Singapore Poht.cal Study Centre, today tourned the port of Singapore. During the next few days the group will tour the Jurong industrial estate,65 words
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344 1965-08-25 9 PENANG, August 15. T'HE State Government was today urged to start x planning right away to make Penang Malaya’* premier port following the secession of Sine&Dore. This call was made by Mr. Ooi Thtam Slew, chairman of the publicity344 words
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92 1965-08-25 9 IPOH, Aug. 17—The Minister of Transport, Dato Sardon bin Haji Jubir, said yesterday that improved and modern night landing facilities at Ipoh airport would be built as and when the demand arose. Dato Sardon said this during a stopover at the Ipoh airport on92 words
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Article28 1965-08-25 9 RAUB Aug- 17—A mobile unit will give free chest X-rays to the I public at the District Hospital here on Aug. 23 and 2428 words
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136 1965-08-25 9 Kuala lumpur, Aug. 17—Anglo-Oriental (Malaya) Ltd. and 10 mining companies under its management have bought a total of $550,000 worth of National Defence bonds. The others are Southern Malayan Tin Dredginr, Southern Kinta Consolidated, Malayan Tin, Lower Perak Tin, Kuala Kampar Tin Fields, Kamunting136 words
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109 1965-08-25 9 CINGAPORE, Aug. 17. The University of Singapore medical faculty has organised a speakers’ bureau, comprising of its academic staff members who Hill give talks on different aspects of medicine to various clubs and organisations The intention of the bureau is to promote an understanding and109 words
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Article, Illustration455 1965-08-25 10 SINGAPORE, August 16 SINGAPORE'S Foreign Minister, Mr. S. Rajaratnam, said today that there was no enmity between Malaysia and Singapore, "and there can never be." “There have been political differences, but these can never persuade us to join with anyone to455 words
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Article27 1965-08-25 10 KUCHING, Aug. 17—Nine girls an; among 30 young farmers attending a three-month course at Semongok Farmers’ Training Centre They are learning up-to-date methods of cultivation.27 words
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209 1965-08-25 10 Kuching, Aug. 17. The possibility of a Federation of Sarawak. Sabah and Brunei as an alternative tn Malaysia should now be considered again, the secre-tary-general of the Sarawak United People’s Party. Mr. Stephen Yong, said here last night on his return209 words
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90 1965-08-25 10 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 15 —lnche Zalnal Abidin bin Abdul Wahid, lecturer at the University of Malaya, will talk on “Party Politics in Malaysia,” at 4 p.m. on Aug. 22 at 29, Ipoh Road. The talk, sponsored by the Kuala Lumpur Psychology Club, will90 words
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271 1965-08-25 10 .KUALA LUMPUR, August 16. 'THE chairman of the National Afro-Asian A Peoples’ Solidarity Association, Dr. Mahathir Mohamed, today accused a fellow M.P., Dr. Tan Chee Khoon of the Socialist Front, of “claiming the credit for our stand in calling upon the Central271 words
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170 1965-08-25 10 SINGAPORE, Aug. 15—The visiting Lions International president, Dr. Walter H. Campbell, and his wife, today presented gifts to the Mount Emily Girls’ Home, Singapore Association for the Blind and the Malay Youth Literary Association on behalf of the three Singapore Lions Club.170 words
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Article19 1965-08-25 10 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 16—Contributions to the National Defence Fund at Bank Negara Malaysia now stand at $5,345,905.19 words
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Article44 1965-08-25 10 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 15—The Yang di-Pertuan Agong has sent a congratulatory message to President Makarios on the occasion of Cyprus’ Independence Day tomorrow. The Prime Minister, Tengku Abdul Rahman, has sent a similar massage to Cyprus’ Minister of External Affairs.44 words
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Article26 1965-08-25 10 PENANG, Aug. 15—The Penang State Alliance will celebrate Merdeka Day with a dinner and together at the Umno HaH MacAlister Road here on Aug.26 words
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Article, Illustration336 1965-08-25 11 Tengku pats Goh’s back: ‘We’ll do or die together’ Kuala Lumpur f Aug 17 SINGAPORE and Malaysia agreed today to form a Combined Operations Committee for the defence of the two territories. Singapore’s Defence Minister, Dr. Goh Keng Swee, who flew here for the inaugural meeting toldStraits Times picture - 336 words
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213 1965-08-25 11 Singapore and the foreign Press —by Ismail Kuala lumpur, Aug. 16—The Minister of Home Affairs, Dato (Dr.) Ismail bin Dato Abdul Rahman, today gave two reasons why there is a concentration of foreign correspondents in Singapore. First, Singapore had an international port and airport, and second, it had better cable213 words
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Article235 1965-08-25 11 ENDAU (Johore), August 17. THE Minister of Home Affairs, Da to (Dr.) 1 Ismail bin Dato Haji Abdul Rahman, said here yesterday that the reason for the sudden decision to separate Singapore from Malaysia was to avoid ‘‘outside interference. He was speaking at the opening of235 words
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Article72 1965-08-25 11 SINGAPORE, Aug. 17. The classification of dangerous goods and explosives carried on board ships has been revised under a new amendment to the “Blue book’' which lays out rules to the carriage of such goods In ships. A statement by the Director of Marine said72 words
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Article60 1965-08-25 11 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 17—The British Council representative here, Mr. H. R. Mills, will leave for Geneva on Aug. 17 to undertake a temporary International Labour Office assignment as director of a study tour on vocational training in Russia. Mr. Mills and his 25-member party from60 words
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274 1965-08-25 11 Kuala lumpur. Aug. 16—The Prime Minister, Tengku Abdul Rahman, has called on AfroAsian countries to resist any attempt to make the forthcoming conference in Algiers serye the interest of any particular group at the expense of the overwhelming majority. A statement by274 words
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448 1965-08-25 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 16 Tengku Abdul Rahman today outlined five cardinal principles guiding Malaysia’s foreign policy. They are; TO UPHOLD the Charter of the United Nations; TO HELP subject peoples to achieve free* dom and full sovereignty; TO448 words
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Article, Illustration295 1965-08-25 12 Kuala lumpur, Aug. 18.—For the second time in two days, Tengku Abdul Rahman has emphatically denied reports that Brunei is planning to join Malaysia. Yesterday, the Utusan Melayu reported that Brunei was planning a unton with Malaysia. This was denied by the Tengku295 words
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Article123 1965-08-25 12 IZUCHING, Aug. 18.— 1Y Australian M.P., Sir Wilfred Kent Hughes, yesterday described Indonesia's aggression against Malaysia as crazy because ‘‘it cannot achieve anything except to aid the Communists in their attempts to conquer South-East Asia.” Sir Wilfred, spent two days in Kuching on a123 words
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Article64 1965-08-25 12 SINGAPORE, Aug. 18. Gambia today became the first African country to recognise the independence and sovereignty of Singapore. In a cable to the Prime Minister, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, the Gambian acting Prime Minister, Mr. S. M Dibba, said: “I have pleasure in informing Your Excellency that64 words
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323 1965-08-25 12 KUALA LUMPUR, August. 18. secretary of the United Chinese Chambers of Commerce, Mr. Henry Wong, today welcomed the announcement yesterday that measures to improve two-way trade across the Causeway have been agreed upon by toplevel committees from the Singapore and Central Governments. The Central Government323 words
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129 1965-08-25 12 SINGAPORE, Aug. 18.-Twenty-three pharmaceutical houses today expressed great concern over import restrictions on pharmaceutical products announced by the Singapore Government on Aug. 16. Their representatives me 1 and discussed the implicati of the Government’s move w place on quota the imports pharmaceutical P r129 words
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Article27 1965-08-25 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Aug. J8 j The I,ord President of the Fe Court, Dato Sir James Thomsonhas returned here after a month holiday in Britain.27 words
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310 1965-08-25 13 SINGAPORE, Aug. 18 SINGAPORE’S For5 eign Minister, Mr. S Rajaratnam, today said President Soekarno appeared to be adopting a committal line towards Singapore. He w&s commenting on a speech by the Indonesian leader In Jakarta yesterday to mark Indonesian Independence Day* In his speech, President Soekamo310 words
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635 1965-08-25 13 By OUR PARLIAMENTARY REPORTERS At A R A (former Rida) will extend its activities to Sabah and Sarawak, the Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak, a n nounced in the Senate today. A branch office of MARA, he said, had already been opened635 words
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241 1965-08-25 13 UPI. JESSELTON, August 18. rpHE ruling Sabah Alliance Party has decided to look into the possibility of reviewing and re-examining the existing Malaysian Agreement under which Sabah joined Malaysia when Singapore was part of the federation. Government sources said today. The party’s national councilUPI. - 241 words
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121 1965-08-25 13 I/ANGOR, Aug. 18. The v Mentri Besar, Dato Sheikh Ahmad bin Mohamed Hashim. has urged Umno leaders in the State to study the Constitution before taking any action or making any demands. “Certain Umno teachers have been making Press statements and passing resolutions121 words
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Article51 1965-08-25 13 KUALA LUMPUR. Aug 18 The five-party Malaysian Solidarity Convention has decided to set up a secretariat in Kuala Lumpur. Mr. C. V- Devan Nai*“. the new secretary of the convention and leader of the Malaysian PAP, said that the new secretariat would be at the PAP office51 words
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Article35 1965-08-25 13 SINGAPORE, Aug. 16 The Education Minister. Mr. Ong Pang Boon, will visit the Cadet Corps Camp at Buklt Panjang High School in Jalan Teck Whye, of! Chu Kang Road, at 10 a.m. tomorrow.35 words
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Article30 1965-08-25 13 KUALA LUMPUR. Aug. 18—Che Lily Hashim, Qantaa receptionist and telephonist here, left today to represent Malaysia at the opening of the Qantaa House in Brisbane next week.30 words
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99 1965-08-25 14 Aug. 17 The Malaysian Minister of Health, Inche Bahaman bln Samsuddln. disclosed on arm?! at Kuching airport today that Malaysia had recruited 40 South Korean doctors to work In the country. He said a Malaysian team headed by the Chairman of the Fubllc Service Commission99 words
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Article115 1965-08-25 14 KUCHING, Aug. 18—An expert from the World Health Organisation will come to Sarawak and Sabah for six months at the end of this year to look Into the problem of malnutrition, the Director of Sarawak Medical Services, Dr. R. Dickie, said yesterday. He was speaking115 words
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Article, Illustration264 1965-08-25 14 Kuala lumpur, Aug. 18 —Six Rulers will take part in the election of a new Yang di-Pertuan Agong at the Istana Negara here tomorrow morning. They are the present Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the Sultan of Trenggann, the Sultan of Kedah, the Sultan264 words
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Article, Illustration257 1965-08-25 14 Kuala lumpur, Aug. 17. —The invitation to several Singapore women’s organisations to take part in the Women’s Day celebrations here on Aug. 25 is still open. The National Council of Women’s Organisations, the organisers, are anxious to hear from women’s organisations across the causeway257 words
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Article234 1965-08-25 14 KUALA LUMPUR, August lft rpHE Australian Postgraduate Federation in A Medicine has asked for more Asian doctors to go to Australia for postgraduate training. A statement from the Australian High Commission here said today that at a recent three-day conference In Canberra, 75 doctors and234 words
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100 1965-08-25 14 SINGAPORE, Aug. lg The Government announced today that as Singapore is now an Independent and sovereign state, Malaysia Day—Aug. 31— will not be observed as a public holiday this year in Singapore. “However, in order that the workers in Singapore will not be deprived100 words
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Article93 1965-08-25 14 PENANG, Aug. 16 The most important contribution of Christianity in Asia was in the field of education, the Chief Minister, Dato Wong Pow Nee. said here today. Opening a seminar on Christian leadership in society, Dato Wong said the missionary zeal to impart education was easily understood because93 words
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Article117 1965-08-25 14 PENANG, Aug. 16 fFHE Penang Socialist A Front has Invited more than 1,000 local associations, guilds, trade unions, professional men and private Individuals to an informal meeting to discuss Penang’s economic future. The invitation was issued today by the former mavor of Penang, Mr. 00l117 words
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185 1965-08-25 14 SINGAPORE, August. 18. THE Singapore Women’s Association is to hold a dinner on Aug. 25 to celebrate Womens Day. And it has invited the First Lady, Ton Puan Noor Aishah, to address them. The association’s president, Mrs. Seow Peck Leng. said today: “We185 words
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Article125 1965-08-25 14 A LOR STAR, Aug. A than 15,000 voters are expected to go to tin P in the JUra by-election morrow to elect a r V sentative to thej State Legislative Assem It will be a straight fjRhi tl JJ tween the Alliance a PMIP.125 words
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Article662 1965-08-25 15 Brother Rulers choose Sultan of Trengganu: The Sultan of Kedah is named deputy KUALA LUMPUR, August 19 THE Sultan of Trengganu, Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah, 58, was elected Yang di-Per-tuan Agong this morning by his brother Rulers. At the same royal election at the Istana Negara, the662 words
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Article51 1965-08-25 15 SEREMBAN. Aug. 19 —The Deputy Mentri Besar. Inche Samad bin Idris, yesterday urged women to spend more money on their children’s education. Inche Samad was addressing 100 members of the Women’s Institute from Seremban and Jeiebu who attended a one-day course at the Gurney Boys’51 words
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168 1965-08-25 15 Pakistan neutral in order to settle dispute’ If UALA LUMPUR, Aug. 19. —Pakistan’s non-aligned stand in the Indonesia-Malaysia dispute was to work for the resumption of friendly relations between both countries. The Malaysian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Inche Mohamed bln Baba, said this today on his arrival from Karachi. He168 words
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Article59 1965-08-25 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Aug. 19 Six Malaysians are among 193 students from 34 Commonwealth countries who have been awarded Commonwealth scholarships this year. They are Miss Goh Yoon Fong, Mr. Khoo Sian Wah, Mr. Lim Eng Sun, Mr. Anantakrishnan Subramaniam, Miss Mary Tay Wan Joo. all of59 words
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Article30 1965-08-25 15 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 19 Inche Osman Siru. the Malaysian Director of Tourism, left here today for Kuching for talks with the State governments of Sarawak and Sabah.30 words
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206 1965-08-25 15 AP. KUCHING, August 19. 'J'RADERS who are tempted to make easy money fey selling Sarawak antiques to tourists have been warned that they are liable, if convicted, to a year in jail plus a $1,000 fine. The warning was given in an official announcement drawing— AP. - 206 words
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Article49 1965-08-25 15 IPOH, Aug 18—Mr. A. C. Apparao, a teacher in Teluk Anson, has been elected president of thp Andhra Association of Malaysia, with Mr. N. Duraglah. as vicepresident, Mr. M. I). Somunaidu general-secretary, Mr. T. A. Appalasamy assistant general seretary and Mr. M. 8. Latcham.ma treasurer.49 words
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Article, Illustration119 1965-08-25 15 SINGAPORE, Aug. 19. A former political detainee. Mr. Lim Shee Ping, last night flew to London to study law—after a twoweek holiday in Singapore. Speaking of his plans, he said: "I hope to return to Malaya to practise law after I qualify.” His119 words
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Article429 1965-08-25 16 AS-YOU-WERE PLAN APPROVED Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 17 Measures to normalise the two way trade across the Causeway have been agreed upon by a top level committee of officials from Malaysia and Singapore. Malaysia has already told Singapore of its acceptance. The Singapore Cabinet will meet shortly429 words
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188 1965-08-25 16 IPOH, August i q ELECTORAL rolls in Perak for the election nt Members of Parliament, State legislatur town councils and local councils will be reviSi from Sept. 1 to Oct. 12. sed Only citizens who have not been disqualified,188 words
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Article47 1965-08-25 16 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 18 —The Philippine Consulate here will be closed tomorrow to commemorate the 87th anniversary of the birthday of the late Manuel L. Quezon, who was the first President of the Philippine Commonwealth. The special public holiday was proclaimed by President Macapagal.47 words
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296 1965-08-25 16 gINGAPORE, Aug 19. There is no question of Japanese investors withdrawing from or deferring a joint steel mill project in Singapore following its separation from Malaysia. This was categorically stated today by Mr. S. Hagiwara, general manager of Nippon Kokan296 words
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205 1965-08-25 16 KUALA LUMPUR, August 19. Government expects to collect more than $5O million in revenue from j operations now undertaken by the Timber and Mines Industrial Corporation of SingaKelantan 75 000 3CreS of vir gin jungle in Ulu The Mentri Besar of Kelantan, Dato205 words
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Article34 1965-08-25 16 MIR I. Aug. 11 A stray dog destruction campaign has just been concluded here. Residents in many parts of the town had complained of packs of dogs roaming the streets at night.34 words
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Article45 1965-08-25 16 JOHORE BAHRU AUK 19 ned Sixty visiting Japanese pineapple dealers tod< lla ya the Pineapple Cannery of Ma.y^ Ltd., the South Mala y a N jna? Growers’ Estate at Pekftn J* mand the Malayan P in eapPf dustry Board experimental in Alor Bukit.45 words
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323 1965-08-25 17 CHEW LOY KHOON - By CHEW LOY KHOON Kuala lumpur, Aug. 19. Top civil servants throughout the country were given a “pep talk” today by the Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak, on how to speed up work and save public money. The Minister323 words
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238 1965-08-25 17 KUCHING, August 20. 'J’ENGKU Abdul Rahman paid a surprise visit to the Commonwealth security forces base at the airport here this morning to thank the men for what they were doing in defence of the free world. At Scmengo Camp next to Oie238 words
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Article81 1965-08-25 17 3SINGAPORE, Aug. 20 Medical experts from all parts of Malaysia and Singapore are expected to attend the second Malaysian Congress of Medicine, which will be held on August 28 and 29 at the pathology lecture theatre. The congress, organised by the Singapore Academy of Medicine, will81 words
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300 1965-08-25 17 CINGAPORE, Aug. 20. Singapore's Foreign Minister, Mr. S. Rajaratnam, said today independent Singapore was “most interested in maintaining and consolidating” trade links with China as with other friendly countries which “recognise our independence and political Integrity.” He was commenting on a recent300 words
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Article48 1965-08-25 17 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 20.—A public talk on “Party Politics *n Malaysia” will be given by Inche Zalnal Abidin bin Abdul Wahid, lecturer at the University of Malaya, at 4 p.m. on Aug. 22 at the Kuala Lumpur Psychology Club, 29. Ipoh Road.48 words
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Article153 1965-08-25 17 LUMPUR, Aug. “20.—MARA (the new name for RIDA) plans to build a $7 million business college next year in the proposed Selangor State capital at Sungai Renggam, Batu Tiga, Klang. This was announced today by the chairman of MARA, Dato Abdul Rahman bin153 words
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Article149 1965-08-25 17 KANGAR, Aug. 20 Perils Selatan A Umno division today rejected a recent call by the Mentri Besar, Dato Sheikh Ahmad, to Cmno leaders to refrain from issuing statements to the Press. “We regret we cannot accept this advice because the Alliance and Umno believe In liberal149 words
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Article56 1965-08-25 17 PENANG, Aug. 20. The executive committee ol the Penung State inter-student exchange programme yesterday raised $l,OOO to give a start to their scl erne The committee, at its first meeting, elected three subcommittees under the chairmanship of Mr Khoo ».eong Hun (finance), Inche Zulkiflee Madamcah (publicity)56 words
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Article28 1965-08-25 17 SINGAPORE. Aug. 20 The Prime Minister. Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. will speak at the second anniversary celebrations of the Outram Hill community centre tomorrow night.28 words
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MALAYAN SHARE MARKET REVIEW
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2176 1965-08-25 18 From Our Market Correspondent |>Y Friday the Stock Exchange of Malaysia had reverted to the conditions that existed for months before the Singapore independence boom shook the market in the second week of the present month. Turnover gradually fell off reaching its lowest volume on2,176 words
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Article38 1965-08-25 18 /\N the free exchange market in Hon* v/ Kong on Saturday the U.8. dollar va« quoted at 5.761 for T.T. and 5.75* for cath. Sterling was quoted at 18.03 and ona tael of gold at 2801.38 words
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Article34 1965-08-25 18 •Industrial,; **74 39 AU fj 79 Au i® AU f. 0? Au B- 20 Aur. 21 Tina: oj lo o?'* 2? SS 73 85 73.48 73.36 >ffis I>*r. 20. 1062 10034 words
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Article91 1965-08-25 18 TIN outputs for July all in piculs: Ampat 733; Oakam 2,685, Austral Amal. l,918 r Ayer Hitam 1,901, Berjuntal 5,835, Chenderiang 321, Gopeng Con. 3,951, Hongkong 587, Idris Hyd. 593, Kam. Lanjut 2,648, Kamunting 2,732, Kent 519, Killinghall 454. K Kellr.s 780, Kramat 717, K. Kampar 1,773,91 words
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Article53 1965-08-25 18 'J'HE present rate of the Malayan dollar against the pound sterling fixed on November 24 last year is selling T.T. or O.D. 2s. 3 15/ 16d. Buying T.T. 2s. 4 l/16d. Buying O.D. 2s. 4Ad. The dollar is at its statutorv middle position in relation to its range53 words
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Article31 1965-08-25 18 RUBBER TIN (per lb.) (p. picul) Aug 16. 66| cts. $744.00 17. 67* cts. $734,621 1«. 673 cts. $737,624 19. 674 cts. $753,371 20. 672 cts. $745.50 21. $748.0031 words
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Article380 1965-08-25 18 PRICES fluctuated Unevenly over the n as t week, although there was a better undertone and fair turnover as the likelihood of resumption of trade be tween Singapore and Indonesia In the near future receded, state H.C.B. Co ltd in their current rubber market review. Recoveries380 words
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Article79 1965-08-25 18 /CHINESE Product Exchange, port noon prices p#r P* eul y oil: bulk $531 sellers, drum ss ctpr B e, ,er< »«pt./Oct. UK/Contlnent: '^P^P. 6 Muntok white slB2* sellers, Sarawak white sl fi o sellers, -PSarawak black $1421 sellers l;, (all Lampong Black SI67»(N) Je« 90% N.L.W.), ASTA $180(N)79 words
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Article51 1965-08-25 18 r PHI AMootat'on of Bank* in Malay--1 sis made th# following in its rates to merchants y«» ,e (all rates to $100): n*iit«ch*> Selling TT or OO ready: fi" 1 Mark* 130, Holland Oulldere Swiee Pranee HO 1/8. Btl a L r 1605, French France 159. It* l51 words
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283 1965-08-25 19 CHEONG YIP SENG - By CHEONG YIP SENG: Singapore, August 20 time-bomb described as “crudely made" exploded in Lorong Tai Seng early today, injuring two detectives and a baby boy, and damaging property in five shops. Investigations indicated that mischiefmakers, rather than283 words
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Article78 1965-08-25 19 CINOAPORE, Aug. 20—Malta today officially recognised the independence and sovereignty of Singapore. The Maltese Prime Minister, Mr. Borg Olivier, in a cable •to Singapore’s Prime Minister, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. today said: "In recognising Singapore as a sovereign State. I would like to convey to you78 words
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Article49 1965-08-25 19 KUALA LUMPUR. Aug. 20 Inche Moh&med Kamal has been elected chairman of Itie Technical College Students’ Union. Other officials are: President, Inche Mohamed Mazlan Merican; vice-presidents, Inche Daud Ya’akut and Mr. Song Koh Chee; general-secretary, Mr. David Loo Yuen Chong; and treasurer, Mr. Liao Hoong Sing.49 words
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Article195 1965-08-25 19 SINGAPORE, Aug. 20. Malaysia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Mr R. Ramani, today envisaged no difficulty in Singapore’s entry into the U.N. He also expected more African nations to express openly their official recognition of Singapore. So far. Gambia is the only one.195 words
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Article41 1965-08-25 19 URIT BUNTAR. Aug. 20.—A Knan District Welfare Public AsCommittee has been under the chairmanship of .//strict Officer, Inche Ahmad bin Mat Piah. ne secretary or the committee OfiwV? d strlct Social Welfare A er Jnche Mohamed bin Jatlani.41 words
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Article189 1965-08-25 19 KANGAR, August 20 AMASSED children’s rally, a massed band display and an all-communities variety show will highlight the second anniversary celebration of Malaysia Day in Kuala Lumpur on AugJ^L The celebrations will get under way on the night or Aug. 30 at the Lake189 words
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586 1965-08-25 19 GEOFFREY GELDARD - Ningkan bars The Straits Times from party for t he Tengku From GEOFFREY GELDARD: Kuching, Aug. 20. TENGKU Abdul Rahman and Sarawak's Chief Minister, Dato Stephen Kalong Ningkan, made speeches on Singapore’s separation and the position of Sarawak in Malaysia at a large multi racial reception in the Tengku's honour586 words
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Article971 1965-08-25 20 OINGAPORE, Aug. 21 Fidonette, confidently handled by leading Jockey Des Coleman, got up in the last few strides to beat Devil's Peak by a neck at Buklt Timah today. Haee One CLASS 4. DIV. $—4F Cheng’s KongrtFi (5) HIGH LIGHT 8.1 (647 —245) Coles 1 (2) Lefts971 words
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850 1965-08-25 20 SINGAPORE, Aug. 22.—| Les Coles and Des Coleman, both riding in top form, dominated today's racing at Bukit Timah. Race One CL. 2, DIV. 2—6 F Shaw Stable’s (1) FILM GOER 111 8.3 (2160—408) Coleman 1 (5) Pahiawan 8.7 (662 —278) Kingston 2 (6)850 words
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Page 20 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous41 1965-08-25 20 BIG SWEEP f0, l:.„ $50,64 "i $11,450 7,235 m 1st *****6 2nd *****8 3rd *****6 Starters $1,200 *****6 *****8 *****7 *****9 *****3 *****6 Consolation $750 *****5 *****6 *****2 *****9 *****3 *****4 *****0 >1 each-Nosj. *****8 *****9 each —Nos. *****0 *****2 *****741 words