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The Straits Budget
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Title Section38 1966-03-23 1 The Straits Budget SERIES 701 MALAYSIA 5 NATIONAL NEWSPAPER KUALA LUMPUR. MARCH 23, 1966. THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES REGISTERED AT THE G.P.O. U.K. AS A NEWSPAPER Price 40 Cents (Malaya) or 1 Shilling KDN 2035.38 words
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Advertisement77 1966-03-23 1 PARTICIPATE in the economic development of Malaysia through BANK BUMIPUTRA MALAYSIA LIMITED A Government sponsored commercial bank established to serve as the vital link in the implementation of the Government’s rural development programme. Bank Bumiputra is in a position to assist you in every aspect of the banking business in77 words
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Article142 1966-03-23 2 PROGRESSIVE - PROGRESSIVE Petallng Jaya. THE government’s decision to order all MCS officers to wear uniforms is nuzzling. At one time it urged the complete eradication of “colonial vestiges” by the civil servants. Yet now it. orders them to pick up and don the discarded colonial uniforms minus142 words
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Article336 1966-03-23 2 R. ELLIS - R. ELLIS Singapore. refer to your editorial 1 on Britain and Malaysia's defence and the arrogant remarks directed at Mr Denis Healey Since the British Labour Government came to power, and the disturbing state of the economy was revealed, the government has constantly stressed the need to reduce336 words
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Article218 1966-03-23 2 STOCK EXCHANGE OF MALAYSIA; SINGAPORE; DEMO - STOCK EXCHANGE OF MALAYSIA AND SINGAPORE Singapore DEMO Singapore THE London system ot settlement days does not apply to the Stock Exchange of Malaysia and Singapore. Because ot the settlement day system, Gopeng, Sungel Besi, and Tronoh went ex-divldend In London on Jan. 31 ten to218 words
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Article200 1966-03-23 2 MAJIDI BIN IBRAHIM; MEMBER - MAJIDI BIN IBRAHIM Sunge* Patanl MEMBER Singapore "rHE Education Minister complained last Sunday that graduates prefer the Malaysian Civil and Foreign Services to the Education Service A glance at the respective salary scales and conditions of work explains why? A graduate who becomes a teacher Is not a200 words
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Article147 1966-03-23 2 TOLONGLAH; D. V; PCZZLED - TOLONGLAH Kota Bharu D. V Johore Bahru PCZZLED Singapore AS the result of the enforcement of the new National Land Code in K e 1 a n t a n, difficulties have been experienced by the public due to nonavailability of the various forms required. IN147 words
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Article654 1966-03-23 2 C.V. DEVAN NMK - C.V. DEVAN NMK M.P. for Bullet- The obstacles to party unity \IOST people will admit the existence of a widespread public desire to see the emergence of a more united .and effective opposition in Parliament. There did exist the possibility of a viable gettogether among the professedly non-communal opposition654 words
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Article134 1966-03-23 2 TEO KIM LION - TEO KIM LION f. Commissioner fEmployme Singapore I REFER to the lettc r by Inche Mohd. Yur i bin Awi (S.T. March T Under the provisions of the Regulation of En ployment Act,. 1965. ti Commissioner for En ployment may in his d. cretion at any time134 words
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Article661 1966-03-23 3 Straits Times. March H Guided democracy in Indonesia at last belongs to the generals. By placing all political power in the hands of the Army Chief of Staff, Lieutenant-Gt neral Suharto, Indonesia’s powerless President has ended the bewildering struggle which has racked his country since the OctoberStraits Times. March H - 661 words
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Article179 1966-03-23 3 Strait.- Times, March 14 It is a little disturbing to learn from the Malaysian Minister of Education, Inchc Khir Johari, that Colombo Thui agreements must be tightened to ensure that students sent abroad for training later complete their contractual service with the Government, After all the years the– Strait.- Times, March 14 - 179 words
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Article595 1966-03-23 3 —Strait- Times, March ir> “Gerakan Maju,” or Operation Progress, launched by Tun Razak yesterday, U a campaign to get the rural people to pool spare time and spare labour to put through 1 development projects. It is a successor to the Gotong Royong" or self-help campaigns associated with—Strait- Times, March ir> - 595 words
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Article632 1966-03-23 3 Straits Times. March If) The constitutional commission which has been examining in Singapore the safeguarding of minority lights has not lacked the benefit of far reaching proposals, from the creation of a second parliamentary chamber to modification of the immigration laws, and from a new electoral system toStraits Times. March If) - 632 words
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Article140 1966-03-23 3 —Straits Times. March 1« Malaya’s first toll highway, between Tanjong Malim .and Slim River, begins operations or should one say business? todsy, to the expressed disgust of transport operators. They have unanimously attacked the toll and have produced some tendentious figures to show how badly they will be—Straits Times. March 1« - 140 words
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Article655 1966-03-23 4 —Straits Times, March 17 Events in Indonesia have j long defied logical analysis and < they do so again this morn- 2 ing. There has been no take I i over of power by General I Suharto and the army, and no weakening of President Soe- karno’s authority.—Straits Times, March 17 - 655 words
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Article235 1966-03-23 4 --Straits Times, March 17 The decision of the Malaysian Government to subsidise the education of the children of its civil servants and soldiers stationed in Singapore, will relieve these groups of hardships resulting from the Singapore Government’s steep increase of school fees for non-citizens. There will be no--Straits Times, March 17 - 235 words
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Article601 1966-03-23 4 —Straits Times, March 18 The nearly three-year-old proposal for a commission of inquiry into the affairs, con- duct and management of the George Town City Council has 1 come to life again in a most 1 singular fashion. A bill to come l before the Penang State—Straits Times, March 18 - 601 words
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Article629 1966-03-23 4 —Straits Times, March The Jakartologists have had another field day. Jakartology is the science of making sense cut of Indonesian broadcasts, a highly paid yet otherwise often ill-rewarded profession. Yesterday this expertise was at a premium during the many hours when all cable and telephone services from—Straits Times, March - 629 words
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389 1966-03-23 5 K. LUMPUR, Mar. 11 THE Minister of Finance, Mr. Tan Siew Sin, 1 tonight disclosed that it was Tun Abdul Razak who had persuaded Tengku Abdul Rahman to take over the leadership of Umno after the resignation of the late Dato Onn389 words
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110 1966-03-23 5 IfUALA LUMPUR. Mar. l4.—Britain will welcome discussions with the new Indonesian leaders to ease political tension in this region, the British High Commissioner to Malaysia, Sir Michael Walker, said here today. “I am sure the Malaysian Government will also be glad to hold discussion110 words
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172 1966-03-23 5 CINGAPORE, Mar. 14. a The Swiss Federation of Watch Manufacturers’ Associations is considering setting up a permanent technical centre in Singapore because of the expanding market for Swiss watches in South-East Asia. This was disclosed today by Mr. Rene N. Retornaz. the association’s vice-pre-sident,172 words
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251 1966-03-23 5 SINGAPORE, Mar. 14. O Singapore and Soviet economic experts had another fullday session on future trade and economic relations. With every aspect of these future ties being fully v and freely discussed, the Russians are expected to stay on for a few more days.251 words
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Article64 1966-03-23 5 PBNANO. Mar. 14—The new 43 million technical institute in Penang is to be named after the Prime Minister, Tengku Abdul Rahman. Announcing this today, Inche Aziz Ibrahim, chairman of the board of governors, said the Tengku had agreed to a request by the board, sent through64 words
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Article143 1966-03-23 5 Kuala lumpur, Mar. 14. The People’s Progressive Party today hit out at last week’s anti-American demonstration here by members of the Labour Party. It said the demonstration was “absolutely uncalled for” because It was directed against a nation friendly to Malaysia. It felt that the143 words
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448 1966-03-23 5 IPOII, Mar. 14. niSCORD is brewing in the Ayer Tawar Local Council, 37 miles from here, over the appointment of two Malaysian Chinese Association members to fill vacant seats in the council. The vacancies were caused by the resignation of a People’s Progressive448 words
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106 1966-03-23 6 MALACCA, Mar. 14. Malacca division of the Malaysian Trades Union Congress yesterday deplored the formation of the Malayan Teachers' Union and accused it of trying to split the unity of teachers. This was one of the resolutions passed at the annual delegates conference106 words
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Article52 1966-03-23 6 KUALA LUMPUR, Mar. 15 Dame Mary Smleton, a retire permanent secretary to Britain's Ministry of Education, will arrive here tomorrow for a six-day visit. She is on her way to Melbourne as Britain’s representative for a UNESCO-sponsored conference, the theme of which will be "Women52 words
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Article27 1966-03-23 6 BEREMBAN, Mar. 14 The Anglo-Chinese School Old Students Association will hold its annual meeting at the A.C.S. here at 5 p.m. on Mar. 21.27 words
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230 1966-03-23 6 K. LUMPUR, Mar. 14 rrUE Malaysian delegation to the Asian Conference on Child and Youth in National Planning and Development now being held at Bangkok has proposed the setting up of an Asian regional centre for training youth instructors. The Minister230 words
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Article35 1966-03-23 6 BRUNEI TOWN. Mar. 14—The Brunei Malay Chamber of Commerce has been officially registered. All Malay businessmen are invited to Join and work together for their common benefit, a chamber spokesman said. UPL35 words
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296 1966-03-23 6 JESSELTON, Mar. 14. CABAH S Chief Minister, Mr. Peter Lo, said today that the generals who took over the administration in Jakarta would find it possible to I give up confrontation. “This is a very hopeful development,” he said before leaving for296 words
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192 1966-03-23 6 Kuala lumpur, 14. The Malaysian Government is not likely to decide in the “immediate future" whether it should withdraw student facilities of Malaya Hail in London and similar hostels in Australia from Singapore students. Btating this today, the Minister of Education.192 words
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Article31 1966-03-23 6 BATU GAJAH, Mar. 14—Free X-rays will be given to persons above the age of 14 at the District Hospital here, tomorrow and the day after, by a mobile team.31 words
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Article705 1966-03-23 6 RUALA LUMPUR. Mar. 14. —The Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak, today urged the people to “stand on your own two feet” to achieve greater progress. With that plea, he launched “Gerakan M a J u Operation Progress—and simultaneously opened the Progress Exhibition at705 words
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160 1966-03-23 7 L'UALA LUMPUR, Mar. 15. —The French Government today made 23 more study awards available to qualified Malaysians. This follows the recent offer of 40 fellowships to technicians and businessmen with three years’ experience in their specialty bv the French Trade Commission. The new awards160 words
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97 1966-03-23 7 I£AJANG, Mar. 14. Two Bills designed to improve working conditions workers in Malaysia will be introduced in Parliament when it meets next week. This was announced by the Minister of Labour. Mr. V. Manickavasagam, when he visited Prang Besar Estate at Dengkil today.97 words
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Article67 1966-03-23 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Mar. 14 11 ip First Secret/ary of the West will hand over a colc,*on °T German medical books '‘d journals on neurasurgerv to ,nche Ibrohlm bin Abdul Rah- 1 >n, Parliamentary Secretary to le Ministry of Health, at' the uneral Hospital here tomorrow 167 words
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Article, Illustration347 1966-03-23 7 G. GELDARD - From G. GELDARD KUCHING, Mar. 14 Taib: We must start now if we want to survive PRACTICAL experience had shown how difficult it was to unite the peo pie of Sarawak, "but we must start if we want to survive," the State Minister for Communications and347 words
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73 1966-03-23 7 KUALA LUMPUR. Mar. 14.—Mrs. Stephanie Bell, wife of the U.S. Ambassador, Mr. James Bell, today visited the Gurney Training Centre for the Blind. After touring the centre’s shorthand, switchboard operation. fence construction and basketry classes, Mrs. Bell was presented with a tubular steel73 words
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Article21 1966-03-23 7 LOR STAR, Mar. 15—The British High Commissioner in Malaysia, Sir Michael Walker, is here on an official visit.21 words
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Article41 1966-03-23 7 IPOH, Mar. 14—The Inner Wheel Club of Ipoh collected $3,107 froma charity film show at the Majestic Theatre here yesterday when Hong Kong child Fung Po Po and her sister. So Po, made personal appearances.41 words
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91 1966-03-23 7 CEREMBAN, Mar. 14. The Negri Sembilan Government lias offered 4l scholarships totalling $68,475 to Slate nationals —an increase of $46,575 over last year’s figure. Announcing this here over the week-end, the IVlentri Besar. Dato (Dr.) Mohammed Said, said that the number of scholar-91 words
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Article125 1966-03-23 7 Be alert’ call by Ningkan INCHING, Mar. 14. Sarawak was warned today to be on the alert for Communists escaping into the State from Indonesia. The Chief Minister, Du to Stephen Kalong Ningkan. at a Press conference Ihis afternoon said there was a danger that Indonesian and Sarawak Communists might125 words
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304 1966-03-23 7 mfIORIB, Mar. 15. A call to raise Malaysia’s palm oil to the same international standing to that of tin and rubber was made by the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Lim Swee Aun, here today. He said efforts304 words
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Article73 1966-03-23 7 MALACCA, Mar. 13.—A $500,000 drainage and irrigation scheme for about 3,500 acres of land at Kuala Linggi, 20 miles noin here, is to be launched soon by the State Government. The Chief Minister Inche Abdul Ghafar bin Baba, said today that when the projects was completed the73 words
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Article54 1966-03-23 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Mar. lb-An $B,OOO collection of neurosurgical textbooks and journals in German was presented bv 'he First See- <•- tarv to the West German Embassy here. Dr. C. Metternn to the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Health, Inche Ibrahim bin Abdul Rahman, at the Neurosurgical Unit54 words
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165 1966-03-23 8 Kuala lumpur. Mar. 14. One of Malaysia’s leading tin mining companies, Austral Malay Tin Ltd., is to diversify its interests by planting oil palm. It is now negotiating for the purchase of a suitable partly-developed oil palm estate. In a circular to stockholders,165 words
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Article94 1966-03-23 8 /TTALA LUMPUR, Mar. 15 —A committee to manage a trust fund for Hindun binte Ahmad, the 12-y e a r-old Butterworth schoolgirl who lost her legs in an accident, will be appointed at a meeting at ahe Public Trustee office here at 10 a m.94 words
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Article, Illustration134 1966-03-23 8 Choir sings Maju Malaysia song as royal request 'piIE Kuala Lumpur Language Institute Choir rendering the theme song of “Operation Progress*' “Maju Malaysia Maju’’ for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong when he visited the institute on Mar. 15. The song which was not in the programme—was a specialsongs. — Straits Times picture. - 134 words
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Article44 1966-03-23 8 PENANG, Mar. 15 Mr. Khoo Lwng Hun has been elected chairman of the Malaysian Red Cross Society, North-East district Penang. The vice-chairmen are Mrs l*e Kee Pin and Mrs. James Ng secretary Miss Yew Suan Sim and treasurer Mr. Khoo Khai Hong44 words
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277 1966-03-23 8 PENANG, Mar. 14. A BILL empowering the state authority to transfer all or any of the functions of a local council or any of its employees to the Chief Minister when it appears necessary or desirable in the public interest,277 words
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Article22 1966-03-23 8 SUNOEI PATANI. Mar. 14—The Kedah Government has gazetted March 31 and April 2, as holidays 1 for Hari Raya Haji.22 words
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327 1966-03-23 9 Smashed —a help-PKI rubber trade scheme known but withheld. Agencies. K. LUMPUR. Mar. 15 THE Indonesian Army was reported last night to have smashed an illegal rubber trade scheme which was used to finance secret Communist activities in Indonesia. Intelligence reports reaching here said Indonesia’s First Deputy Prime Minister, Dr.known but withheld. — Agencies. - 327 words
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350 1966-03-23 9 Kuala lumpur, Mar. 14. The emergency in Sarawak was one of the reasons the Borneo Cement Manufacturing Corporation could not start operation even though it received its pioneer status two years ago. The other reason was that the company could350 words
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Article39 1966-03-23 9 SINGAPORE. Mar. 15 The commercial secretary of the British High Commission will give a talk on “My Job" to members of the Rotary Club of Singapore-West at their weekly luncheon meetings on Mar. 17 at 1 pjn.39 words
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Article75 1966-03-23 9 CINGAPORE, Mar. 14—An lndonesian naval commander. Lt. Col. Prijongo. today described Slngaf lore’s offer to resume imited barter trade with Indonesia as “tactics to sabotage the authority of the Republic of Indonesia.” A Radio Jakarta broadcast said that Col. Prijongo, who is commandant of75 words
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Article60 1966-03-23 9 JESSELTON. Mar. 13—The former Chief Minister of Babah and President of United Pasokmomogun Kadazan Organisation, Dato Donald Stephens, this evening denied a report in yesterday’s for ma new multi-racial opposition party in Sabah. He said In a statement: "Since resigning the leadership of UPKO I60 words
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Article, Illustration294 1966-03-23 9 K. LUMPUR, Mar. 13 JOINT delegation, from the Malayan Planting Industries Employers’ Association and the National Union of Plantation Workers, will call on the Minister of Labour, Mr. V. Manickavasagam, tomorrow. The purpose of the visit: To discuss with the Minister the proposed294 words
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Article43 1966-03-23 9 KULIM, Mar. 14— Chegu Om Mustapha was re-elected chairman of the South Kedah Women’s Institute at its annual meeting yesterday. Mrs. K. Panickar was re-elected vice-chairman with Che Sharifah Khasiah binte Syed Alwi as secretary and Mrs. G- Retnam treasurer.43 words
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Article42 1966-03-23 9 KUALA LUMPUR, Mar. 15 The Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak, said tonight that there was no sign of Indonesian confrontation being relaxed along the Borneo border. Tun Raaak was speaking to reporters after the defence council meeting here.42 words
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Article89 1966-03-23 9 Kuala lumpur, Mar. 14. —Six Malaysians will leave for Hamburg on Mar. 16 on a 22-month professional training course in shiubuilding. They are Abdul Rahim bin Hassan, William Slgnamony, Augustine Theseira and Cheng Peng Chong from Kris Shipping Company, Penang; Awang bin Mohamed of MARA89 words
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353 1966-03-23 10 A. SRIPATHY - Stop this ‘sweet talk officers warned By A. SRIPATHY: Malacca, March t 6 SENIOR officers of the Malacca Municipal Council were today warned to stop canvassing councillors for better salaries allowances and other fringe benefits. “This clandestine practice should cease forthwith as it contravenes regulations,” the council president, Mr Lim353 words
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Article36 1966-03-23 10 SINGAPORE, Mar. 16—Talks between Singapore and the visiting Soviet trade and economic mission, which began on Mar. 11, are still going on and are expected to end towards the end of the week.36 words
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227 1966-03-23 10 —U.P.I. jtf ANILA, Mar. 16—Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Tengku Abdul Rahman, is definitely coming to Manila in mid-May to preside over the Asian Football Confederation Congress, an official of the Philippine Football Association said today. Antonio Diaz, treasurer of the association, said they—U.P.I. - 227 words
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Article36 1966-03-23 10 KUALA LUMPUR. Mar. 16—The Yang di-Pertuan Agong will visit the Police College in Kuala Kubu Bharu tomorrow. The Inspector-General of »he Royal Malaysian Police, Dato Monamed Salleh bin Ismail, will accompany the King.36 words
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235 1966-03-23 10 PENANG, Mar. 13 'T'HE Minister of Trans--1 port, Dato Sardon bin Haji Jubir, today expressed regret that the MCA and MIC had not been working as hard as they should in Penang’s urban areas. “I am not very happy to see that235 words
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Article134 1966-03-23 10 Kuala lumpur. Mar. 16. Tengku Abdul Rahman said today that he knew nothing about Nationalist China’s intention to apply for Association of SouthEast Asia (ASA) membership. “All I know is from what I have seen in the cress this morning. But I think that134 words
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Article43 1966-03-23 10 PENANG, Mar. 16—Delegates from 12 Umno youth branches in Central Province Wellesley Umno division will meet at Sungei Pertama on March 26 for their annual assembly. The division’s Kaum Ibu (women’s section) will hold its annual meeting the same afternoon.43 words
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Article22 1966-03-23 10 IPOH. Mar. 16—Mr. A. Krishnan was admitted to the Bar by Dato Justice Mclntyre In the High Court here today.22 words
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355 1966-03-23 10 PENANG, Mar. 16. JHE State Government today announced that a commission of inquiry into alleged malpractices and maladministration of the City Council would be sitting in Penang “very shortly." The State Government added that when such a commission was constituted to investigate355 words
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Article61 1966-03-23 10 PENANG, Mar. 16—The Penang Umno Youth division will hold > ts annual assembly at Umno Hall. Mac Alister Road, on March 27. The youth leader, Inche Jaldin bin Sanusi. will not seek re-elec-tion. Three candidates will be contesting for the post: Inchc Abdul Shookoor bin61 words
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246 1966-03-23 11 M-plan briefs for ‘Aid Malaysia members KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 ELABORATE proIject briefs on Malaysia’s first development plan will be sent to member countries of the “Aid to Malaysia Club” early next month in the Government’s bid to obtain loans to finance some of the projects Disclosing this today. the246 words
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168 1966-03-23 11 KUALA LUMPUR, Mar. 16. I WE ii?^ m^er Australian troops in Malaysia troi- 1 tt increa sed if the need arises, the AusCommissioner, Mr. A. J. Eastman, fc-aid here today. that Australia Sff d 2 g Malaysia with W168 words
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262 1966-03-23 11 J. FRANCIS - From J. FRANCIS 1ESSELTON, Mar. 16.—Sa- bah’s Chief Minister, Mr. Peter Lo, said today that there were indications that Indonesia has reinforced her position along the border areas. He warned that the danger posed by confrontation still existed despite the recent developments in262 words
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Article24 1966-03-23 11 SINGAPORE. Mar. 16 Mr. George Sandosham, a local law graduate, was today admitted by Mr. Justice Ambrose as an advocate and solicitor.24 words
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Article173 1966-03-23 11 CEREMBAN, Mar. 16. Dr. Chen Man Hin, the sole Opposition, will ask 22 questions when the Negri Sembilan State Assembly sits here on Mar. 21. Dr. Chen, who is pro-tern chairman of the yet-to-be-registered Democratic Action Party, will also be sworn in on that day.173 words
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Article183 1966-03-23 11 KUALA LUMPUR, Mar. 15. pANADA’s military gift of 250 motor cycles will be officially handed over to the Royal Malaysian Police in a ceremony at the Police Depot here on the morning of Mar. 18. The Triumph 250 c.c. motorcycles, which arrived here in January,183 words
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236 1966-03-23 11 1/UALA KANGSAR, Mar. 15—The chairman of the royal commission of inquiry, Senator Dato Athi Nahappan, appealed to the chambers of commerce and the Ratepayers’ Association in Ipoh to send representatives to give their views to the commission in Ipoh on236 words
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Article89 1966-03-23 11 IESSELTON, Mar. 16 Two World Bank power advisers, Mr. C.H, White and Mr. A.R. Whyte, arrived here today study Sabah's electricity plans and to see in what way the World Bank consultative group could assist. Mr. White told newsmen on arrival that they were particularly89 words
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Article36 1966-03-23 11 SEGAMAT, Mar. 16 The Rubber Research Institute here has organised a six-month practical course on rubber planting, disease control and rubber processing for 36 Chinese sma 11holders in Tenang Station. 13 miles from here.36 words
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106 1966-03-23 11 Scholarships: Think again’ call in Perlis |£ANGAR, Mar. 16.—The Arau Umno branch has decided to ask the State Government to reconsider its previous decision to open awards of the Perlis Malay Higher Scholarships to all Malays in Malaysia. “It was a hasty decision,” Inche Taib bin Ismail, vice-chairman of the106 words
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Article28 1966-03-23 11 KUALA LUMPUR, Mar. —l6 The Assistant District Officer of Kampar, Tengku Zublr, left for Sabah yesterday to assume duties as the District Officer of T&wau.28 words
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258 1966-03-23 12 l/UALA LUMPUR, **Mar. 13. Malaysia will ask the United States for a smalltr tin stockpile disposal programme for the coming fiscal year, starting on April 1. at the 22nd meeting of the International Tin Council in London. This was stated yesterday by the258 words
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136 1966-03-23 12 pENANG, Mar. 13. The Penan* divisional secretary of the Labour Party. r p* Y. Choy. said last nlßht that the United front ‘is not the same as the Socialist Front “While the United Front seeks unity on a minimum Programme, the Socialist front136 words
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174 1966-03-23 12 SINGAPORE, Mar. 13. O The visiting Soviet trade and economic mission this morning toured the Jurong industrial complex. On hand to brief them were top officials of the Economic Development Board led by its chairman. Mr. Hon Sui Sen, and Mr. Lim Ho Hup,174 words
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81 1966-03-23 12 SUNGEI PATANI. Mar. 16. Headed by Syed Ahmad bln Syed M-ahmud Shahabuddln. six Kedah State Assemblymen will leave Penang on Mar. 21 on a study tour of the Middle East. Other members of the party will be Hnji Salleh bin Haji Ishak, Haji Zainuddin81 words
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Article30 1966-03-23 12 —AP. BANGKOK. Mar. 16—Thai, land’s Air Force and Navy have been placed on alert following renewed border shooting incidents between Thailand and Cambodia, Informed sources reported today—AP. - 30 words
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232 1966-03-23 12 I/UCHING, Mar. 15. The situation in Sarawak remained dangerous. There must be no complacency despite events in Indonesia. This was the conclusion of the joint Sarawak and Sabah Security Executive Committees which met here today. The Chief Ministers of Sarawak and Sabah, Dato Stephen Kalong232 words
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Article64 1966-03-23 12 SINGAPORE, Mar. 15. The National Trades Union Congress today released the first edition of a new publication, the Afro-Asian Labour Bulletin, aimed at highlighting major labour problems and successes achieved in Afro-Asian countries. The suggestion to publish such a bulletin was first made last October64 words
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Article, Illustration101 1966-03-23 12 I THE new 15-cent stamp with the portrait of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong which will be °n sale on April 11 to mark His Majesty’s installation in Kuala Lumpur. The stamp with a yellow background is one of the two new commemorative101 words
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Article, Illustration276 1966-03-23 12 l/UALA LUMPUR. Mar 15. —The price of tin will reach the £1,500-a-ton mark soon, the chairman of the London Tin Corporation. Sir Dosifaj Waring predicted here today. ‘The present price is about £1.350 a ton ami there is every likelihood that it is going276 words
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Article34 1966-03-23 12 SINGAPORE. Mar. 13-Three delegations from the Chinese Chambers of Commerce In Sarawak arrived here today to attend the diamond Jubilee celebrations of the Sinapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce, beginning on Mar. 1334 words
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120 1966-03-23 12 Astonishing progress says Indian editor JIENANG, Mar. 15.—Malaysia’s progress since independence was today described as “astonishing” by Mr. Jang Bahadur Singh, chief editor of the Sher-1-Punjab. an influential weekly paper. Mr. Jang Bah: dur Singh who is on a study tour of South-East Asian countries said that such progress was120 words
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127 1966-03-23 13 1,'UALA LUMPUR, l* Mar. 16.—The Natural Rubber Producers’ Research Association is ottering a scholarship worth $20,000 to a Malaysian to study rubber technology at London’s National College of Rubber Technology. The successful candidate will find supervisory and quality control posts in the industry and127 words
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84 1966-03-23 13 SINGAPORE. Mar. 13 The Singapore Government has announced it will refund the full import duty paid on sugar by exporting manufacturers in its latest move to boost exports. An amendment has been made to the Customs Duties (Drawback) Regulations by the Minister for Finance,84 words
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Article242 1966-03-23 13 Kuala lumpur Mar. 15. —The protein secretary of the United Front, Mr. V. David, said here today that the Front could not join forces with the still un-registered Democratic Action Party. Mr. David said: “The policies of the DAP, and of the Malaysian Solidarity Convention.242 words
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256 1966-03-23 13 K. LUMPUR, Mar. 16 THE Minister of Fin--1 ance, Mr. Tan Siew Sin, said today that there appeared to be some misunderstanding over the double taxation agreement between Malaysia and Singapore. The agreement would be n respect of taxpayers with income from256 words
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181 1966-03-23 13 KAJANG, Mar. 13 THE Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak, said today that Malaysia wc*s watching with "cautious optimism" the Army take-over of power from President Soekarno. Speaking at the opening of the Kuala Langat Umno division's annual meeting, Tun Razak, who is national181 words
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Article100 1966-03-23 13 KUALA LUMPUR, Mar. 13. —The Mentri Besar of Selangor, Dato Harun bin Haji Idris, today expressed the hope that with the Army in control in Indonesia, Communist influence in that country would wane. He described the Army ascendancy In Indonesia as a victory of the100 words
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108 1966-03-23 13 Kuala lumpur, Mar. 13 —Malaysian doctors and surgeons are among those invited to apply for six post-graduate fellowships for study in Britain next year. The $9,600 fellowships are open to men and women with medical qualifications acceptable in Britain and with at least two years’108 words
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Article23 1966-03-23 13 BESUT, Mar. 13—Inche Salieh bin Ismail, the Assistant District Officer, has been re-elected chairman of the Kampong Raja Youth Club here23 words
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163 1966-03-23 13 KUALA LUMPUR, Mar. 13.—Malaysia is an ideal place for tourists because it has everything a tourist is looking for climate, beautiful scenery, cheap accommodation and good food. “After visiting all the places of interest this country has to offer, 1 really have no163 words
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92 1966-03-23 13 Kuala lumpur. Mar. 16. Taseki Cement Ltd. of -Ipoh, the first wholly local-ly-owned cement mill in Malaysia, has been granted a $1.67 million loan by the Malayan Industrial D e v e lopment Finance Ltd. The MIDFL, announcing this here today, has also92 words
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Article67 1966-03-23 13 KUALA LUMPUR. Mar. 15—A group of 38 civilian and military members of the United States National War College will arrive here on Mar 17 for a three-day visit. The party, which comprises members of the college's faculty and staff and led by its Deputy Commandant67 words
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118 1966-03-23 14 SINGAPORE, Mar. 17 A visiting British scientist today warned of a greater peril facing mankind than the nuclear explosion the population explosion. Dr. Vladimir Petrow, who spearheaded the team of scientists who perfected the first British oral contraceptive, Volidan, said: “I believe the118 words
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105 1966-03-23 14 Kuala lumpur, Mur. 17 The Prime Minister Tengku Abdul Rahman, will open the National Electricity Board’s new $5 million head office building m Bungs,r Road here on Mar. 19. The new 13-storev building inch h«.s been described as one 1 the most prominent105 words
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317 1966-03-23 14 GENUINE DESIRE TO SEE KELANTAN BENEFIT KOTA BHARU, Mar. 17. Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak, today reiterated that the Central Government was always willing to help in the development of Kelantan provided it received full co-operation from the State Government.317 words
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Article28 1966-03-23 14 KUALA LIPIS, Mar 16—Che Habibah binte Abdul Ghnni. a town councillor here, has been re-elected chairman of the Kuala Ltpts branch of the Women s Institute.28 words
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248 1966-03-23 14 Kuala lumpur, Mar. 17.—The MCA will choose its secre-tary-general, director of publicity and treasurer when the central working committee meets here on Mar. 20. This will be the first formal meeting of the committee since the members were elected on Feb. 26 during248 words
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78 1966-03-23 14 KUALA LUMPUR. Mar. 17 The Minister of Transport. Da*o Sardon bin Haji Jubir. left here today to discuss with Kangar railway officials on how to avoid accidents at the Padang Besar level crossing. Five people were killed and others injured when a bus collided78 words
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69 1966-03-23 14 Jesselton. Mar. 17. The Jesselton Rotary Club has started a campaign to attract more tourists to Sabah this year. Its president. Mr. I.ucas Chong, said today that thousands of pamphlets had been prepared and sent to 14 000 Rotary Clubs throughout the world69 words
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Article616 1966-03-23 14 THAT DOUBLE TAX PACT MISUNDERSTANDING SINGAPORE, Mar. 17 OINGAPORE'S Minister for Finance, Lim Kim San, agreed today that there had been some misunderstanding over a double taxation agreement between Malaysia and Singapore. But he added: “The public need have no worries. Both governments616 words
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206 1966-03-23 15 Kuala lumpur, Mar. 17. Tengku Abdul Rahman will open the $l6 million Guinness Mal a y sia Ltd. brewery at Sungei Way on Mar. 19 in the presence of 800 guests. Among the senior officials of the company will be the managing director206 words
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123 1966-03-23 15 17’UALA LUMPUR, Mar. 17—The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Lim Fwee Ann, will lead a five-man delegation to the two-week ECAFE conference to be held in New Delhi beginning on March 22. The other members are; Inche bin Abdul Wahab. Principal123 words
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Article67 1966-03-23 15 SINGAPORE. Mar. 17—Mr N. Govindasamy, first vice-president of the Singapore Teachers’ Union, has been selected by the NTUC as its delegate to attend the 2nd International World Assembly of Youth conference to be held in Geneva from March 28 to April 4 The conference Jointly organised by67 words
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192 1966-03-23 15 QINGAPORE, Mar. 17. A national identity for Singapore was not possible and the very idea was ludicrous, the Foreign Minister, Mr. S. Rajaratnam, said today. He added that it was laughable considering the size and population of the island. Speaking to members of192 words
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Article74 1966-03-23 15 KANGAR. Mar. 15 The Minister of Transport, Da to Sardon bin Haji Jubir. will be among eight national Umno leaders who are coming here on Mar. 18 to address local Umno officials attending the first political course organised by the party. The course, which will oe held74 words
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Article26 1966-03-23 15 KANGAR. Mar. 17 The Mentri Besar, Dato Sheikh Ahmad, will open the Gerakan Maju (Progress Exhibition) at the Women’s Institute here on Mar 21.26 words
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Article, Illustration161 1966-03-23 15 SINGAPORE. Mar. 17.—The Singapore Government has appointed a banker, Mr. Lien Ying Chow (ibove), as acting High Commissioner for Singapore in Malaysia. The appointment will be for the duration of the absence from Kuala Lumpur of the High Commissioner, Mr. Ko Tech Kin, who161 words
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Article46 1966-03-23 15 KUALA LUMPUR, Mar. 17 Sabah's Yang di-Pertuan Negara, Dato Pengiran Haji Ahmad Raffae, today left for Jesselton after a two-day visit here. He will be here again on April 4 for the Ruler’s Conference and the installation ceremony of the Vang di-Pertuan Agong.46 words
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256 1966-03-23 15 ‘Malayan union law splitting us’ —Sabah protest lESSELTON, Mar. 17. J Sabah’s trade unions have decided to protest to the Central Government against the extension of the Malayan Trade Union Ordinance to this State. They will soon send two separate memoranda to the Federal Minister of Labour, Mr. V. Manlckavasagam,256 words
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Article38 1966-03-23 15 IPOH. Mar 22—A philosopher. Swami Chinmayanada. from Rishikesh. in the Himalayas, will give a talk in English on “Why religion?” at St. John’s Hall in Douglas Road here on March 22 at 6 p m38 words
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Article30 1966-03-23 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Mar 17 A veterinary assistant, Mr. P. Duralrajanayagam, has left for Australia to attend a four-month course in tropical pasture management at the Brisbane College.30 words
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228 1966-03-23 15 PENANG, Mar. 17 fPHE Penang MCA is to 1 seek a clarification from the Minister of Transport, Dato Sardon bin Haji Jubir, on his reported statement here last week that the MCA and MIC were not working hard enough in the urban areas228 words
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134 1966-03-23 15 SINGAPORE, Mar. 17. —A 22-year-old Singapore student has won a top Oxford and Cambridge Society book prize for being the most outstanding among Sin g a pore students studying at either of the two universities last year. He is Mr. Michael Hwang, only134 words
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105 1966-03-23 15 TELUK ANSON, Mar. 13 The Minister of Education, Inche Moh&med Khlr Johari, has said that conditions of future agreements between the Government and Colombo Plan students would be tightened. This was necessary, he added, to prevent the students from running away from their105 words
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Article64 1966-03-23 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Mar. 16 Three U.S. doctors are now In Kuala Lumpur to explore the possibility of setting up an lnsti tute of research in tropical medicine. They are Dr. Charles O. Sprague. Dean of Medicine, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana; Dr. Alice Palmer, Wayne University, Detroit,64 words
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Article53 1966-03-23 15 MALACCA, Mar. 17 Mr. R Chelvarajah has been elected the new chairman of the Malaysian Trades Union Congress, Malacca Division. Others elected were Inche mohamed Dlah bin Idris as secretary and Mr. Ngeow Foo Roke. treasurer. Mr. Chelvarajah was the former chairman of the National Union of53 words
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Article301 1966-03-23 16 ‘No politics’ condition KUALA LUMPUR. Mar. 17—Dr. Burhanuddin Al-Helmy, the national leader of the PMIP, has been released from I detention subject to certain conditions. The 55-year-old leader, detained under the Internal Security Act. was released on Monday. He Is still receiving treatment for a bladder301 words
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332 1966-03-23 16 K, LUMPUR. Mar. 21 PARLIAMENT will be asked to approve a total of $68,245,719 to cover extra expenses incurred by the Government last year at its next meeting starting on Mar. 21. Of this, $51,930,248 was spent by the Ministries on various332 words
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Article341 1966-03-23 16 KOTA BHARU, Mar. 17 rpHE Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Kazak, this evening declared that no ill-wind, however strong, could break up the unity of Umno and the MCA. Speaking at a tea party given by the Kelantan MCA at the Chinese Chamber of341 words
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103 1966-03-23 16 IfUALA LUMPUR, Mar. 17. The Deputy Commandant for Foreign Atrairs at the united States National War College, Mr. John M. Cabot, flew in here tonight with a 38-member team for a two-day visit. Mr. Cabot, a former ambassador to several European countries,103 words
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118 1966-03-23 16 I/ANGAR, Mar. 16. The Mentri Besar of Perils, 1 Dato Sheikh Ahmad, predicted yesterday that the PMIP would never gain power in Malaysia. Commenting on a statement last week by a Kelantan M.P. that the PMIP. would detain Tengku Abdul Rahman if it came118 words
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120 1966-03-23 16 IESSELTON’, Mar. 17. The Malaysian Social Welfare Lotteries Board has allocated $370,000 for a youth centre in Jesselton. Dato Mohamed Yassin, the State Minister of Social Welfare, who returned from Kuala Lumpur, said he was certain that more money would be forthcoming from the board120 words
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Article, Illustration230 1966-03-23 16 ITU ALA L U M PUR' 1V Mar. 17. —The Min-1 ister of Commerce and! Industry, Dr. Lim Swee Aun, today appointed the first Malaysian Director of the Rubber I Research Institute o! Malaya. He is Mr. B. C. Sekhar. 35 head of the institute230 words
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Article, Illustration217 1966-03-23 17 TT UALA LUMPUR, Mar. 18. —Women’s organisations here are aware of Malaysia’s problems and are doing something to solve them, a retired permanent secretary to the British Ministry of Education, said today. Dame Mary, one of the few women to rise to217 words
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Article41 1966-03-23 17 KUALA LUMPUR. Mar. 18—Dr. Tan Chee Khoon, Labour Party M.P. for Batu> is next year’s president-elect of the Malayan Medical AssociationThis will be officially announced during the three-day conference 3f the association in Johore starting on April 841 words
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Article, Illustration668 1966-03-23 17 JPOH, Mar. 18. I The President of the I p o h Municipal Council, Dato S. P. Seenivasagam, today warned that unlimited opportunities for corruption would arise if administrative officers of local authorities were allowed to make decisions without reference to668 words
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319 1966-03-23 17 MALACCA, Mar. 18. 'J’HE Alliance, the PMIP and Party Ra’ayat, all expressed confidence today of winning tomorrow’s by-election for the Sungei Baru constituency. The by-election was caused by the death of the Alliance State Assemblyman. Dato Tamby Chik bin Abdul Karim. Malacca's Chief Minister,319 words
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248 1966-03-23 17 OENANG, Mar. 18. Tun Abdul Razak would make “an Ideal future Prime Minister,” the Penang State MCA President, Mr. Saw Seng Kew, said I today. “Like the Tengku, he is a bom leader,” Mr. Baw told the MCA working committee at a248 words
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78 1966-03-23 17 LUMPUR, Mar. 18 -A 22-member Philippine Chinese Chamber of Commerce delegation arrived here today for a three-day visit. The leader, Mr. Antonio Chua, said he was anxious to see Malaysia and the Philippines restore diplomatic relations. “I hope that one day we will be78 words
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Article34 1966-03-23 17 REREMBAN, Mar. 18 Sembilan's Chief Education Officer Mr. Cheah Tat Huat. wdl talk to parents at King George V School here on March 24 on the choice of careers for their children.34 words
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2400 1966-03-23 18 From Our Market Correspondent i ,\ST week was the quietest trading period on (he Stock Exchange of Malaysia and Singapore for many months with a total turnover reported through the trading rooms of only 2,031,135 units of stocks and shares valued at $3,836,911. March generally2,400 words
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Article21 1966-03-23 18 Mar. IX Kt’KBKK PKIC i: 704 ri'tifs (unchanupd). ll.N: ShX?.h*.’i (unchanged). tnolliti.il estimated otterins 23.) tons (down 1(1 toils).21 words
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Article56 1966-03-23 18 'j'HE Association of Hanks In Malay- »ia made these changes In its i pcs to merchants on Saturday (all iatc* to $100). Canada: buying TIT 351, airmail OH •**>'• 1*0 <1 st, 3,7 l.j, lt> credit hills, Jti trade bill* Selling TT or OO ready: Canada West Germany56 words
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Article58 1966-03-23 18 Current Date Total foe Total for pavinent payable ihe year previous \ear M Breweries 8%‘i Apr. 7 24'; f and N. oidv 7 r ;>t Apr. 23 20'’c S I’rop. 5'; Apr. 18 17J'„ 7J' Apr. 18 17*% siime Darin 7J r 1 Apr. 15 20'", S Kiian58 words
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373 1966-03-23 18 FUTICAL doubts m d lac* of sufficient stimulus from overseas markets continued to hamper the week’s trading and restricted turnover, state H.C.B. Co Ltd. in their review of the week's local rubber market President Soekarno’s week-end antics subdued trading at the outset while operators pondered373 words
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Article43 1966-03-23 18 (Managers' Prises) First Malayan 2.03 Second Malayan 1.44 1 j4 Third Malayan 1.07 w Malaysia Commerce .84 Mai Saving Fund... 1.18 128 id First Hong Kong... 1.01 l 96* Second Hour Kong .72 .76* Sterling Commodity 4/S 4/10 (*Uoug Kong currency)43 words
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Article118 1966-03-23 18 I FEBRUARY tin outputs all in piculs: Ampat 1.065 Aokam 2.429 Austral 1.549 Ayer Hitam 1,619 Berjuntai 5.943 Chenderiang 370 Gopeng Con. 3,131 Hongkong Tin 5' r Idris Hyd. 57 1 Kampong Lanjut 2.553 Kamunting 2,705 Kent (F.M.S.j 330 Killinghall 1,012 > Kramat 7 20 Kuala Kampar118 words
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Article141 1966-03-23 19 Kuala lumpur, Mar. 18.—The 12,000strong National Union of Commercial Workers, the third biggest union in the country, has quit the MTUC. The withdrawal, according to Mr. A.B. Gomez, the general secretary of the NUCW, became effective when the congress “failed to respond to our ultimatum141 words
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110 1966-03-23 19 SINGAPORE, Mar. 18.— Singaporeans who wish to serve their nation as diplomats overseas will first have to set into' the State’s administrative service. A Government spokesman, who was commenting on an official advertisement Inviting applicants for service In foreign missions explained that this step110 words
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Article31 1966-03-23 19 I SINGAPORE. Mar. 18 Mr. IKemieth Fairfax, editor of the |V:;C S ex t ernal services news, will I™* here on Ma. 22 fo a |our-day visit.31 words
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307 1966-03-23 19 KUALA LUMPUR, Mar. 18. r:E Joint Working Party meeting of the Association of South-East Asia scheduled here for next week has been postponed for a month at Malaysia’s request. Confirming this today, a spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said: “Consequently, the307 words
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Article33 1966-03-23 19 TAN JONG MALIM, Mar. 15 Mr. Lee Seek Fun. MP for TanJong Malim. left for Formosa yesterday to attend an agricultural seminar. He will be away for three weeks.33 words
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Article116 1966-03-23 19 SINGAPORE, Mar. 18. Trade talks between the Singapore Government and the Russian trade mission will be finalised next week. Negotiations, now in the final stages, began last week. So far. the Singapore and Russian teams have met daily for full-day conference sessions to thrash116 words
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229 1966-03-23 19 Kuala lumpur, Mar. 18.—'The United States is making a great national effort to contain Communist expansionist aims and other countries should recognise its importance to them. This was stated today by Mr. John M. Cabot, deputy commandant for loreign affairs at229 words
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Article61 1966-03-23 19 KANGAR. Mar. 18—Shares in a new $1 million «,o-operative rice mill in Perlis will be offered for sale to farmers and members of the public next month. The Mentri Besar, Dato Sheikh Ahmad, in a statement today, said the shares would be available at $lO61 words
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184 1966-03-23 19 pENANG Mar. 1& The Minister of Labour, Mr. V. Manickavasagam, today assured dock workers that the proposed port registration scheme was not designed to create any difficulty for them. “There has been some apprehension about the functions of the Dock Labour Board.” he184 words
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Article54 1966-03-23 19 SINGAPORE. Mar. 18 —A new Lions Club the Lions Club of Malacca has been formed. Mr Joseph Yap has been elected president vice-presidents are Dr. Choong Lee San, Mr. Yeow Woon Seng and Mr. Sect Hock Tin. The secretary is Mr. Yap Yeong Yih and the54 words
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Article, Illustration190 1966-03-23 19 KULIM, Mar. 18. jyjALAYS should use their special rights to strengthen their economy and progress, the Kedah State Umno youth leader, Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamed, M.P. said today. “There will come a day when there will be no more special rights and190 words
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Article31 1966-03-23 19 BUKIT MERTAJAM. Mar. 18—• Minister of Education. Inche Mohamed Khir Johari. will address Bukit Mertajam Umno youths at Cherok Tokun, about three miles from here, on March 27.31 words
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755 1966-03-23 20 SINGAPORE, Mar. 19.— Sydney Jockey Douglas Weir made an auspicious debut when he landed Boy Emperor a clever winner at Bukit Timah today. Race Oae CLASS 5. DIV. 3—6F Chenn' Stables’ (11) BRIGHT MELODY 8 7 (561—246) Nelson 1 (1) Josker IV 8755 words
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941 1966-03-23 20 SINGAPORE, Mar. 20. Leading jockey Les Coles landed a hattrick at Bukit Timah today. His winners were Hokoru ($54), Peninjau ($72) and My Carlo ($45). Race One CL. DIV. 1 «F Yvonne and Corrine's <3 > RfcTLS.% 9.0 C 8941 words
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Miscellaneous34 1966-03-23 20 BIG SWEEP—TOTAL POOL $98,470 1st. *****4 $52,479 2nd. *****9 $14,994 3rd. *****3 S 7,497 Starters: $1,000 each BIG SWEEP TOTAL TOOL $86,485 1st No *****6 (841.289) 2nd No. *****1 ($11,797) 3rd No *****7 <$ 5.898)34 words
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