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Title Section44 1967-03-29 1 The Straits Budget I tHE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES MALAYSIA’S NATIONAL NEWSPAPER REGISTERED AT THE Q.P.O. U.K. AS A NEWSPAPER SERIES: *64. KOALA LOMPOR, MARCH 29, 1861 -i i Price 40 Cents (Malaya) or 1 Shilling KPN. 2582: 2594/M C. (F) 2273.44 words
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156 1967-03-29 2 Sac. TAW ATKINSON - Sac. TAW ATKINSON RAF Selctar A LTHOUGH I do not A agi;ee with Sgt. Shears* view (8.T. March 18) that there la a.lack of a proper road-sign system in ..Singapore. I do con-* sider that it could be made for better if the156 words
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Article121 1967-03-29 2 Dr. TAN CHEE KHOON - Dr. TAN CHEE KHOON Kuala Lumpur THE Sunday rimes report on the Dewan Ra ayat proceedings quoted me as calling for an official inquiry into alleged malpractices by unscrupulous eontractors and education officials. I was also quoted as saying that “large sums ot money intended121 words
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Article92 1967-03-29 2 SCHOOL CLERK - SCHOOL CLERK. Taiping. /GOVERNMENT cl*rk» vJ normally have specific duties. School clerks have to do everything. Yet when the salaries of government clerks were revised, school clerks were left out We also do not receive housing and medical beneAta. In a Circ lar dated Sept 29. 1956 the92 words
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454 1967-03-29 2 STUDENT - SERONOK BELAJAR BAHASA KEBANGSAAN-OR: > STUDENT Serein ban 1AM constantly struck by the expressiveness of the National Language So many words sound, or feel, exactly what they are trying to say. wTakc some of the anlfkUuBrfor example. You 7 ran hear the tiger454 words
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Article226 1967-03-29 2 A T 8 - A T 8 Singapore rkPENING the recent v exhibition of paintings by Mr Choey Kwok Kay, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Culture is reported (S.T. March 20) to have said that Mr. Choey s work proved that Singapore was not devoid226 words
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Article249 1967-03-29 2 K. C CHAN Jr - K. C CHAN Jr.. Principal Legal Officer. Ministry of Defence Ku»l» l.umpur IN A case tried in the Kuala Lumpur 8es- f skrns Court. It was reported that the Ministry of Defence was reproached bv the President of the .Court with having “abetted army personnels249 words
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Article39 1967-03-29 2 L. P. SIMKIN - L. P. SIMKIN K Lumpur MAY we please, PLEASE. have an assurance from the authorities that they are at least going to plant replacements for the glorious raintrees that are now being hacked down in Jalan Ampang?39 words
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127 1967-03-29 2 EULEEN TSENG (Mr - EULEEN TSENG (Mr*) Singapore A LLOW me through your columns to thank a Malay Constable from Jurong Police p5u«s I was Involved tn an accident. I was driving along Jurong Kechli Road at about 1.15 p.m. the other day when a man dashed *f5127 words
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Article146 1967-03-29 2 SNLBBEII SCRIBER - SNLBBEII SCRIBER P fays I AUKJSk with SuOacob er* (8 March 22 > about the Telecoms pool phone repair seme* i have also naa to wan ana wait on many occasions U is only tan that there should oe a reiund of the phone rental for146 words
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Article85 1967-03-29 2 C. M WONG - C. M WONG Singapore IVHY does the National Library not make available for public reading In the adult section dally newspapers in the i'four official languages In use in Singapore? While British newspapers, such as the Lon don Observer and The Guardian (but nrt The Times) are available85 words
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Article676 1967-03-29 3 —Straits Times, March 20 One ol the matters to be discussed at Guam by President Johnson, his top officials in South Vietnam and the leaders of the Saigon regime, is “planning for the post-war period.” The immediate impulse is to indulge a wry smile at the optimism—Straits Times, March 20 - 676 words
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Article662 1967-03-29 3 —Straits Times, March 21 The whole of the identitycard and passport stew which immigration controls are producing could be disposed ot by an hour’s conference between Malaysian and Singapore officials. A breath of the goodwill spirit from Cameron Highlands, and all would be well. Separate immigration controls—Straits Times, March 21 - 662 words
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Article215 1967-03-29 3 —Straits Times, March 21 Do Joh ore’s plans for a port at Tanjong Petrie, almost opposite the Singapore naval base, involve anything more than simple facilities for small craft? At tliis stage there is no call for anything larger, and a big and expensive project would be very—Straits Times, March 21 - 215 words
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Article594 1967-03-29 3 —Straits Times, March 22 Without question there has been a marked improvement in the military and political situation in Vietnam since President Johnson met Prime Minister Ky in Honolulu 13 months ago. But peace is no nearer; the war has grown hotter. At their Guam conference neither—Straits Times, March 22 - 594 words
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Article650 1967-03-29 3 —Straits Times. March 23 The key to peace is a readiness to live in peace. Mr. Dean Rusk’s dry comment on the improbability of talks on Vietnam still stands. He was speaking of Hanoi’s reaction to President Johnson’s veaffirmation of American readiness to talk to anyone, at—Straits Times. March 23 - 650 words
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Article606 1967-03-29 4 Straits Times. March 24 The weather is not the only misfortune which befalls the foreign student in Britain. There are also much highei fees on the way, despite a bitter campaign to persuade the government to change its mind. And there is also racial discrimination among landlordsStraits Times. March 24 - 606 words
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Article622 1967-03-29 4 Btraits Times. March 25 Although hope of a MalaysiaSingapore common market springs eternal, the prospects recede as the competition in industrial development gathers strength. The latest plea foi co-opeiation in industrialisation comes from the chairman of the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce, who suggests that the investment– Btraits Times. March 25 - 622 words
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Article307 1967-03-29 4 Straits Times. March 25 Whatever else is happening ir» Sarawak to cause Tun Razak to warn some residents tor their disloyalty and some public servants for their lack of co-operation with the government, there is no doubt about achievement in at least one field. Road-building has been going– Straits Times. March 25 - 307 words
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Article186 1967-03-29 4 Straits Times, March 25 There is no rapid road to the integration of the aborigines into Malaysian life. The transition is a complicated one, to progress step by slow step; better by fat that the pace should be steady and sure rather than spectacular but uncertain. Tnu* officialStraits Times, March 25 - 186 words
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363 1967-03-29 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Mar. 24. 'pENGKU Abdul Rahman will open an aborigine model village at Air Baning, 28 miles from Kuala Pilah, on April 29 the most successful of the 10 built so far to provide the aborigines with rural development facilities. The363 words
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202 1967-03-29 5 I7UALA LUMPUR. Mar. The problem of unqualified practitioners should be approached along two main lines —the use of a registered sign by qualified doctors and the registration of unqualified practitioners. These are the recommendations of a committee formed by the Malayan Medical202 words
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Article40 1967-03-29 5 PENANG. Mar. 24.—The Penang Players will stage “Arsenic and Old Lace" at St. George’s Girls’ School Hall on March 30. 31 and April 1. There will also be a special performance for students on March 2940 words
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298 1967-03-29 5 ■KUCHING, Mar. 24—More must be done on the political, economic and psychological fronts to eradicate Communism in Sarawak, the Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Kazak, said here today. After a security and development briefing in the State Operations Room298 words
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Article35 1967-03-29 5 SINGAPORE. Mar. 23 The new Australian High Commissioner to Singapore. Mr. A. R. Parsons, is due to arrive here on Sunday night. He will be accompanied b\ his wife and family.35 words
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Article35 1967-03-29 5 SINGAPORE. Mar. 24—Officers and staff of the Port of Singapore Authority have donated $1,661 to the Malaysian Flood Relief Fund. The money will be handed over to the Malaysian High Commission here35 words
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Article97 1967-03-29 5 PENANG. Mar. 24—The Fe--1 deral and State Governments should give more aid to spastic training centres the president of the Penang Spastic Children’s Association. Mr. T. 8. Chet Chua, said today when he received a cheque for $5OO from Lt. Michael MacMurray on behalf97 words
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Article55 1967-03-29 5 KUALA LUMPUR. Mar. 23. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong had .sent a congratulatory message to President Ayub Khan on the occasion of Pakistan National Day today and Hari Raya Haji. The Prime Minister, Tengku Abdul Rahman sent a similar message to Mr. Sharifuddin Firznda, Pakistani Minister55 words
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230 1967-03-29 5 KUCHING, Mar. 24. THE Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak, last night said that government servants in Sarawak who did not want to serve the State loyally or abide by the Government’s policies should resign. He was speaking at a rally at Kampong230 words
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Article51 1967-03-29 5 PENANG, Mar. 23 —Dr. E W I> Cruz was elected patron of the Penang Eurasian Association at its annual meeting yesterday. Mr. W. M. Samson was re-elect, ed president, with Mr. G. L. Johnson as vice-president. The secretary is Mr. R. O. Rodrigues and treasurer Mr. N. A.51 words
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111 1967-03-29 5 I/UALA LUMPUR. Mar. 23. —The Malaysian Armpd Forces Co-operative Housing Society has completed building 40 threeroom terrace houses for members at the 6th mile Gombak road. here. The Secretary for Defence. Tan Sri Abdul Kadir bin Shamsuddin, who Is chairman of the111 words
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Article, Illustration569 1967-03-29 6 SINGAPORE, Mar. 19. gINGAPORE and Indonesia will begin the task of implementing the memorandum of understanding on trade and economic relations from tomorrow. Contents of the memorandum were agreed on when a Singapore mission went to Jakarta last month. Eleven members from the Indonesian569 words
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Article74 1967-03-29 6 SINGAPORE Mar. 19 Mr FG Ciook 44. a production engineer, and Singapore's champion blood donor, was among the 87 people who answered a special appeal by the Singapore Blood Transfusion 8erylce today. It was his 74th blood donation. The Blood Transfusion Service made a special appeal74 words
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245 1967-03-29 6 K. LUMPUR, Mar. 19 A FOUR-POINT “record of understanding” was reached here today by Malaysian and Indonesian military officials on the conduct of co-ordi-nated operations in the Straits of Malacca. The Ministry of Defence announced this today in a statement issued at the245 words
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Article, Illustration358 1967-03-29 6 CANDAKAN, Mar. 19. The Sabah Chief Minister, Mr. Peter Lo, has appealed for greater care during election campaigning to minimise friction. He said the observers invited here from six countries to witness the election must be shown that Babahans were capable of358 words
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112 1967-03-29 6 CINOAPORE. Mar. 18 J The School of Past graduate Medical Studies of the University of Singapore will conduct a fulltime post-graduate course in the basic mellcal sciences of 12 weeks' duration, starting on June 5 and ending on Aug. 25. Classes In anatomy, pathology112 words
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Article34 1967-03-29 6 PENANG Mar. 19—More markets may be built in the city to help ease congestion in the present market*. The City Council is giving consideration to the matter." the Chief Minister said today.34 words
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275 1967-03-29 7 That MSA delay: Officials erred says chairman KUALA LUMPUR, Mar. 20. JHE Malaysia-Singapore Airlines had issued “clear instructions" to its staff regarding the holding-up of flights, its chairman, Mr. Yong Pung How, said in a statement today. Mr. Yong was commenting on the incident on Mar. 18 at Jesselson when275 words
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Article50 1967-03-29 7 SINGAPORE. Mar 30— Lt Oeu. T.J Daly. Chlel of the Australian General Stall flew In today for a three-day visit in the course of South-east Asian tour of Australian units. Tomorrow he will visit Batu Pahat to watch an exercise by the 3ith Common wealth Brigade50 words
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Article27 1967-03-29 7 MACHANO Mai It—The MARA officer here. Inche Mazm bin Ibrahim has lelt on transfer to join (tie transport division of MAKA headquarters in Kuala Lumpur.27 words
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Article23 1967-03-29 7 IPOH Mar I*—The Perak Youth Club plans to form s Rover group following a good response to Its members drive.23 words
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208 1967-03-29 7 ESSELTON, Mar. 20.—A World Bank appraisal team will visit Sabah In May to study amendments to the State’s educational plan. The Director of Education. Mr. J.E B. Ambrose, announced this today. Mr. Ambrose said the main aim of the plan was to make208 words
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Article37 1967-03-29 7 KUALA LUMPUR Mar It—Tile Tuebingen Qrrman Student University eh am be: orchestra will hold a concert in the Balai Bud av a at the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka here at ISO p.m on Match 31.37 words
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Article65 1967-03-29 7 SINGAPORE, Mar. 2#—Ctiua Kim Juau, a pupil uf the Chung Cheng High School, was fined $25 in a magistrate's court today for committing mischief by breaking the glass of a notice board .n the school on the morning of Mar. 18. He pleaded guilty. hua said65 words
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95 1967-03-29 7 SINGAPORE, Mar. 20 —Some 500 tourists arrived here today for a one-day visit as part of a 95-day world cruise on board the Cunard luxury liner Caronia. The tourists, mostly Americans. spent the day shopping and visiting places of interest on shore excursions organised95 words
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222 1967-03-29 7 PENANG, Mar. 20 TWO visiting American 1 missionaries from the worldwide Movement for a better world’’ last night urged Malaysians not to adopt “an isolationist mentality.” “You should always get together, seek to forge greater unity among the various races,222 words
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Article, Illustration245 1967-03-29 7 MISSION ARRIVES TO MAKE CONTACTS KUALA LUMPUR, Mar. 20. 15-MEMBER trade delegation from the Philippines arrived today for a two-day visit to establish direct “person-to-person’’ contacts with Malaysian businessmen. The del e g a tion, sponsored by the Philippines Chamber of Commerce, will explore the245 words
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Article47 1967-03-29 7 TELOK ANSON, Mar 20- Mr Lini Thian Lai. a teacher in the San Min Primary School, is now the new District Commissioner of Boy Scouts lor Lower Perak. He took over the post from Inche Yahaya bin Mat. who has been transferred to Kampar.47 words
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Article22 1967-03-29 7 TEf.UK ANSON. Mar 19—Senior Inspector Abdul Jabbar bin Samsudclin has left here on transfer to the Ipoli District police headmembership drive22 words
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Article, Illustration379 1967-03-29 8 S’pore considering faX inductions and other incentives SINGAPORE, Mar. 21 'J'HE Singapore Government is considering tax reductions, tax holidays and other incentives to investment which will directly benefit the foreign investor rather than the Treasury of his home country. The Government may also change the379 words
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146 1967-03-29 8 OINGAPORE, Mar. 21. The fifth informal meeting of Directors of Civil Aviation in Asia and the South Pacific will be held in Singapore after the Easter holidays. The five-day meeting will start at the Singapore Conference Hall on March 28 Thirty civil146 words
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Article61 1967-03-29 8 KUALA LUMPUR. Mar. 21. The Pudu Bigllsh School here la establishing a “Donors’ Board’* to encourage “old girls’’ and friends of the school to contribute towards its building fund. Those giving $lOO or more will have their names Inscribed on the board The school is61 words
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Article69 1967-03-29 8 KUALA LUMPUR. Mar. 21.—A prominent Negro leader in tht United States civil rights movement. Mr. Stirling Tucker, will speak at a National Prtss Club of Malaysia luncheon here on March 30. The luncheon will be held at the Kum Leng Restaurant at 12.45 p.m. and69 words
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150 1967-03-29 8 SINGAPORE, Mar. 19. Tengku Abdul Rahman today visited a stretch of beach off West Coast Road where Shaw Brothers workmen were erecting an istana for the film “Raja Bersiong”, based on a story written by him. He spent half an hour discussing the layout of150 words
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Article179 1967-03-29 8 KUALA LUMPUR, Mar. 20. 'PHREE American Peace Corps volunteers arrived A here today on a last tour of South-East Asia at the end of their two years’ term in India. Miss Janet Gerardy, 24, from Colorado, Mr. Bill Moore. 24. from California, and Mr.179 words
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110 1967-03-29 8 CINGAPORE, Mar 21—A 20member delegation of the Organisation of industrial. Spiritual and Cultural Advancement from Japan will arrive In Singapore on March 27 for a three-day visit. The delegation, on a factfinding trip of South-East Asian countries, will call on the Deputy Prime Minister-110 words
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Article40 1967-03-29 8 TAIPINO. Mar. 21.—Indian religious scholar. Swami Chinmavananda of Bombay, will give a talk here on “Is Religion necessary?” at St George’s Institution on Mar. 24 at 8.30 a.m. The talk is sponsored by the Jaycees her*.40 words
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Article35 1967-03-29 8 PENANO, Mar. 21.—A State Executive Councillor, Inche Aziz Ibrahim, has been re-elected chairman of the. Bukit Olugor Umno branch; with Inche Tajuddln bin Haji Tamin as secretary and Inche Yunas bln Budin treasurer.35 words
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306 1967-03-29 8 L.A. Kuala lumpur, Mar. 21.—This evening at the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, a large audience gathered to welcome a small orchestra composed of young German university students and to listen to their very fine play- ing. The group, calling themselves the TuebingenL.A. - 306 words
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338 1967-03-29 9 Albort Ramalingom - From Albort Ramalingom: Jossolton, Mar. 21 A JAPANESE company here today offered “a ra’ayat to ra’ayat” scheme to the people of Sabah, Sarawak and Brunei. The company has offered to train 50 youths from the three territories free of charge in338 words
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165 1967-03-29 9 If U ALA LUMPUR, Tues. Tun Abdul Razak will discuss Britain’s proposed reduction of troops in this region with Australian and New Zealand officials during his 15-day visit to the two countries beginning on April 8. Tun Rank said this question was also165 words
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Article26 1967-03-29 9 SINGAPORE. Mar. 21—The annual meeting of the Singapore international Chamber of Commerce will be held at 2.30 p.m. on Mar. 23 at Denmark Rouse.26 words
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208 1967-03-29 9 OINOAPORE, Mar 21. Acomprehenslve training programme for all 2,200 employees of the Dockyard Department of the Port of Singapore Authority was announced today by the Swan Hunter group, who have taken over as managing agents. The chief executive of the group, Mr. T. C.208 words
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Article114 1967-03-29 9 SINGAPORE, Mar. 19. The l.Ht applications received by the Singapere Polytechnic far its degree and professional courses are new being processed. About did of them have applied for accountancy, slightly over tt# for mechanical engineering, 15# for electrical engineering, and the rest for architecture114 words
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442 1967-03-29 9 JOHORE BAHRU, Mar. 20. Central Government has set up a committee of three to look into the workings of all Government departments to make recommendations on how to improve their efficiency. This was announced by the Mentri Besar, Dato Haji Othman bin442 words
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Advertisement131 1967-03-29 9 What’s Happening Back Home? Letters to friends and relatives new everseas are enly one link between them and heme. A regular Unit with the home tcene is to tend The Straits Budget, the weekly edition of The Straltt Timet Malaysians. ex-Malaysians and friends a bread eannet de belter than read131 words
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Article, Illustration492 1967-03-29 10 V. K. CHIN - By V. K. CHIN Kuala lumpur, Mon. 20—A Russian trade mission flew in here today amid mounting speculation that their talks with Malaysian officials would result in diplomatic ties between the two conntries. The leader, Mr. V. B. Spandarian, on arrival at492 words
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110 1967-03-29 10 SINGAPORE, Mar. 18 citizenship may in future be conferred on a person born here but who does not nornh&lly qualify for citizenship. A Presidential order, made under the Republic of Singapore Independence Act and now before Parliament, states that the Government may confer citizenship in110 words
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Article67 1967-03-29 10 .TKS6ELTON. Mar. 20. The Federal Minister for Sabah Affairs and Civil Defence, Tun Mustapha bin Dato Harun, today expressed his regret over the accidental shooting of Dato Donald Stephens yesterday. The former Chief Minister was injured in his left arm near Kota Belud when one of his67 words
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Article24 1967-03-29 10 PENANG, Mar. 20—The Floral Art Society here will hold Its annual dinner end exhibition at the Old Frees* Association on April 124 words
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291 1967-03-29 10 KUALA LUMPUR, Mar. 19. rpHE National Language Bill is being exploited as 1 an issue for the general election two years away, the Mentrl Besar of Selangor, Da to Ha run bin Haji Idris, said here today. He reminded the people, especially Malaya,291 words
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Article65 1967-03-29 10 KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 20. One of Germany’s top student orchestras. the Tubingen Student Chamber Orchestra, arrived here today to perform at the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka at 8.30 p.m. tomorrow. Proceeds from the concert wUI be donated to the National Disaster Relief Fund. The 18-plece orchestra65 words
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Article43 1967-03-29 10 IPOH, Mar. 20.— Haji Chlk Abidin bln Ablul Rahman was yesterday elected chalrmoo of the Ipoh district branch of the Central Welfare Council. Mr. Llm Fenny Ouan "was elected vicechairman. Mr. ChOw Pen* Toon secretary. and Mr. -Leon* FPk Cheung treasurer43 words
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189 1967-03-29 10 SINGAPORE, Mar. 19. The Prime Minister, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, left for Tokyo today to attend a West German sponsored seminar for Aslan socialist leaders. Although he is* on a private visit, Mr Lee will have talks with the Japanese Prime Minister,189 words
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82 1967-03-29 10 KUCHING, Mar 19—The Sarawak National Party candidate won the byelection today for Lawas Bazaar ward of the District Council in Sarawak’s Fifth Division beating his Alliance opponent three to one. The contest was for the seat vacated by an independent councillor who resigned. The SNAP82 words
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Article57 1967-03-29 10 PENA NO, Mar. 20.—Adult education teachers should help explain the National Language Bill to the ra’ayat. the acting Mentri Besar. Inche Ahmad bin Musa, said during the weekend. “After all, you have the greatest contact with people- in tne kumpongs," ho told 800 teachers attending a57 words
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Article, Illustration127 1967-03-29 11 Talks on direct trade THE nine-member Russian trade mission at Subang international airport, on its arrival on Mar. 20 for a 10-day visit to discuss direct trade with Malaysia. The mission is the first to visit Malaysia. Led by Mr. V. Spandarian, it will callYeow. — Straits Times picture by S. C. Choong. - 127 words
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Article63 1967-03-29 11 CKRKMBAN, Mar. 20. J The Negri Sembilan State Government has approved 30 acres of land for the proposed sugar refinery at Ayer Hitam, Bahau, 50 miles from here. This was confirmed in a statement issued by the chairman of Sugar Refinery (Tampin) Ltd., Inche Ridzwan bin63 words
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Article22 1967-03-29 11 PENANG, Mar. 20—The Tourist Guides’ Association here will hold its annual meeting at its Church Street premises on Mar. at.22 words
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202 1967-03-29 11 JOHORE BAHRU, Mar. 20. rpHE Mentri Besar, Dato Haji Othman bin Sa’at, today warned Federal Miners and Planters Ltd., that he would withdraw the 20,680 acres of land in Kota Tinggi leased to the company to plant sugar if it did not202 words
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Article67 1967-03-29 11 SINGAPORE, Mar. 20.—Mr. Hugh Stevens, managing director of a British marine chemical firm, which operates a world-wide tanker cleaning service. Is now In Singapore on a sales and goodwill mission. Mr. Stevens started hls firm Daslc Chemicals Ltd., only foul years ago. In the past three67 words
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147 1967-03-29 11 Kuala lumpur, Mar. 19. Some member countries of the Asian Development Bank are putting pressure on its president, Mr. Takanashi Watanabe, to include them In its agricultural development fund. This was disclosed by the Assistant Minister of Finance, Dr. Ng Kaan Poh147 words
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197 1967-03-29 11 Kuala lumpur, Mar. 20. The Minister of Education, Inche Khir Johari, today praised the U.S. for its achievements in space travel. In particular, he commended the efTorts, perseverance and sacrifices of the "hundreds and hundreds of men and women who have197 words
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94 1967-03-29 11 IPOH, Mar. 20—The Peo r pie's Progressive Parfr is to reopen 40 of its branches in Perak, The central committee which met last night named a committee, led by its president, Mr. D. R. Seenivasagam, to undertake the reopening of tlft branches.94 words
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Article48 1967-03-29 11 IPOH. Mar. 20— Fifty scholarships have been awarded this year by the Perak State Government for courses In the University of Malaya and the University of Singapore Of the total, 39 are for Malays. Including six girls, while of the 11 non-Malays flva are girls.48 words
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423 1967-03-29 12 K. LUMPUR, Mer 21 'J’HE Philippines will export more copra and manufactured products to Malaysia and import more Malaysian rubber goods, it was announced today. The two countries will also engage in Joint ventures in the fisheries and timber industries. These were423 words
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150 1967-03-29 12 IPOH, Mar. 19. —The Perak division of the Malaysian Trades Union Congress is to hold seminars in all the main towns in the State, in Malay, English, Chinese, and Tamil, to educate its members in trade unionism. Tt is generally recognised that trade150 words
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198 1967-03-29 12 Talks open on new S’poreJakarta trade pattern SINGAPORE. Mar. 21. Talks began here today to prepare the final framework of the official trade pattern between Indonesia and Singapore. At their meeting at the Singapore Finance Ministry, delegations from the two countries spent most X the day hammering out the details198 words
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Article56 1967-03-29 12 SDSOAPOnS. Mar. SI.—A South Korean fisheries research vessel U now in Singapore in the course of a fisheries survey of the South China Sea The ship has alrsady carried out surveys off Japan and the Philippines and wUi be in Stngspor* for s short while before56 words
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Article33 1967-03-29 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Mar. 11—The Mentri Besar of Bolancot. Dato Hamn bin Hajt Idris, will opsn s count for farmers organised by PAMA at tbs Tanjong Karans community centre on Mar. $4.33 words
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Article157 1967-03-29 12 IPOH, Mar. 20. —The Perak 1 Stale Government is In need of $2,500 to Implement 1U pilot student exchange programme scheduled for the sehool holidays nest month. The State Secretary, Raja Mokhtar Mn Raja Taacob. said no allocation had been made for this In the157 words
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226 1967-03-29 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Mar. 21. AN independent commission, to be headed by a High Court judge, is to be set up to look into the salary and conditions of service of the teaching service. The commission will also consider the present system of school boards226 words
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191 1967-03-29 12 JESSELTON, Mer. 20 THE Minister for Sa- hah Affairs and Civil Defence, Tun Mnolapha Mu Da to Baruu, said here today that the present Sabah Gerernmeat had noyer played favourites with the people. AR the eUMene of Sabah whether Dusune, Kadamaas,191 words
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Article, Illustration213 1967-03-29 13 REPORT ON OUR PROGRESS NOT SENT KUALA LUMPUR, Mar. 22. MALAYSIA'S representative to the United 1 Nations Commission on the Status of Women, Senator Aishah Ghani, today expressed regret that there was no report to the U.N. concerning the progress of213 words
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130 1967-03-29 13 Presence of AttorneyGeneral not necessary... Singapore, Mar. 22. The High Court yesterday heard from a lawyer why the Attorney-Ge-neral was not represented—for the first time In local legal history in a petition for admission to the Singapore Bar. Mr. H E Cash in told Mr Justice Ambrose that tha attendance130 words
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Article45 1967-03-29 13 The split SINGAPORE. Mar. 22—Mr. S. Y. lee. lecturer in economics at the University of Singapore, will speak on "How the split currency will affect Singapore and Malaysia," at the monthly lunchton of the Junior Chamber of Commerce at the Troika Restaurant on April 145 words
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100 1967-03-29 13 PENANG, Mar. 22—Wesak. Day will be celebrated by Buddhist youths In Penang with week-long festivities starting from May 13. Announcing this today, the chairman of the youth celebrations committee, Mr. Cheah Seong Paik, said the aim of the Wesak Youth Week was to stimulate the100 words
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Article152 1967-03-29 13 JESSELTON, Mar. 22.—A five-man Royal Air Force mountaineering team from Singapore which successfully scaled three peaks on Mount Kinabalu, has named one of them after Tengku Abdul Rahman. The peak is 12,952 ft high. The team left here today for Singapore after being on the152 words
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Article53 1967-03-29 13 KUCHINQ, Mar. 22—An eightman Japanese team of port consultants and engineers has arrived here to investigate the feasibility of constructing additional port facilities at Kuching. led by Professor Y. Watanabe. ot Musasht Technical University, the team was sent by the Japanese Government thiongh its Overseas53 words
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Article27 1967-03-29 13 RAUB. Mar. 22—'The Assistant District Officer here. Inch® Abdul Rahir. tin Abu Bakar, has been promoted from the Malayan Administrative Service to the Malayan Civil Service.27 words
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243 1967-03-29 13 kUALA L U MPUR, Mar. 22. Smaller countries in the Ecafe region want a fair share of capital aid from the Asian Development Bank, the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Lim Swee Aun, said today. Speaking to reporters before leaving for243 words
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Article76 1967-03-29 13 LT ALA LI MPl T R, Mar. 22.— An International Labour Organisation expert in employment service, Mr. Maurice J. Connell. arrived here yesterday to advise the Ministry of Labour. He will serve here for an initial period of one year under the U.N. development programme76 words
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Article43 1967-03-29 13 PONTIAN, Mar. 22—The Umno branch here met during the week-end at an extraordinary meeting and unanimously pledged full support for the National Language Bill and asked the Minister of Home Affairs. Tun (Dr.) Ismail, to reconsider bis decision to resign43 words
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227 1967-03-29 13 MAGDALENE LUM - By MAGDALENE LUM U U ALA LUMPUR, 111 Mar. 22. A Joint Filipino trade and cultural mission will visit Malaysia soon as a follow-up to the current visit of the 15member Filipino trade delegation. This was revealed today by the vice-chairman of227 words
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79 1967-03-29 13 CINGAPORE, Mar. 22. After a three-day survey, three Japanese fisheries experts returned to Tokyo today fully satisfied that Singapore Is “eminently suitable” for the proposed South-East Aslan Fisheries Research Centre. The team’s leader, Mr. H. Tanaka, said before leaving: “Our three-day survey in Singapore79 words
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Article, Illustration230 1967-03-29 14 SINGAPORE, Mar. 22. The Singapore Public Utilities Board lost $309,450 reselling water to Johore consumers last year. A statement by the board said that In 1966 It bought "raw” water from the Johore Government at three cents per 1.000230 words
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113 1967-03-29 14 K.L. WILL HOST 14NATION MEETING |(UALA LUMPUR. Mar. 22 The sixth session of the U N. Food and Agriculture Organisation’s plant protection committee for South-East Asia and the Pacific region will be held here from March 27 to April 3. The member countries Invited are Australia, Burma, Ceylon, France. India,113 words
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276 1967-03-29 14 I PON. Mar. 22 rpHERE is an urgent need to raise the low animal-human ratio in Malaysia one to five to meet the nutritional requirements of a population increasing at the rate of three per cent a year. This Is stressed In276 words
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76 1967-03-29 14 KUCHING, Mar 52.-Five million dollars has been allocated for agricultural diversification in Sarawak. Oil palm has been selected for the diversification programme to reduce the State's reliance on yubher and pepper. Two pilot schemes, of 600 acres each, have been earmarked for this76 words
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283 1967-03-29 14 SOH TIANG KENG - By SOH TIANG KENG: Singapore, Mar. 22 AN attractive Australian girl. Meredith Kidd, is now in Singapore studying the life, customs and attitudes of the local people. Her prime motive for this survey to explore new channels for promoting “a greater283 words
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Article207 1967-03-29 14 K LUMPUR. Mar. 22 rpHE Selangor Philharmonic Society presented their Cavalcade of Music this evening in the Town Hall—they will repeat their performance on two further nights this week. Their programme is as varied as one could wish for. Chorus and soloists sang excerpts207 words
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Article59 1967-03-29 14 .KUALA LUMPUR Mar. 22 Spcial commemorative postage .stamp*, to mark the completioo of South-East Asia Communication Project (SEACOM* will be on sale on March 30. The stamps —ln 30-oents and 75 cents denominations will be placed on sale at all post offices and postal agencies tn59 words
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Article, Illustration333 1967-03-29 15 Lee’s plan to hit back at S’pore’s corrupt civil servants SINGAPORE, Mar. 23 ANT I-corruption laws may soon be toughened up to allow for confiscation of a civil servants entire property if he is found with unexplained wealth. This was hinted by Mr. Lee Kuan333 words
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Article171 1967-03-29 15 PENANG, Mar. 23. y/HAT teachers in this country needed now was not another salaries commission but unity through one union, Mr. Abdul Rasheed Khan, secretary of the Malayan Teachers’ Union, Penang, said here today. “It a» only through unity that teachers can acquire the bargaining power171 words
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81 1967-03-29 15 SINGAPORE. Mar. 21.—The Singapore Polytechnic School of Architecture and Building in confident of achieving recognition by the Royal Institute of British Architects in the near future. A representative of the R I B A. will be here later this year to *>udy this question of81 words
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Article110 1967-03-29 15 SINGAPORE. Mar 24.-The J volume of shipping and seaborne trade in Singapore last year showed a substantial increase over »he previous year, said the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce in its annual report. There was. however, a slight drop in both the general and the110 words
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Article37 1967-03-29 15 TAIPING. Mar. 24- Major B Cot lam of the 2nd Royal Malaysian Artillery, is returning to Britain tomorrow with his wife and family, and will be succeeded hv Major Ahmad bln Shariff. from Wert Sembllan37 words
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142 1967-03-29 15 Kuala lumpur, Mar. 23 —Pakistanis greatly cherish their country's ties with Malaysia—the ties of brotherhood of two Muslim nations reinforced by common cultural and historical heritage and experiences. This was stated by the Pakistan Ambassador to Malaysia. Mr. M. 8 Bhaikh, today over Radio Malaysia142 words
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Article17 1967-03-29 15 KUANTAN Mur 24-The Ban* Bumiputra has opened a branch a» Jalan Hs»|l Abdul Aziz here17 words
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Article52 1967-03-29 15 J/TALA LUMP! R. Mar. 23 Ihe first shipment of IV Malaysia's new currency was unloaded at Port Swettenham today and taken to the Rank Negara's new currency office in Hatu Tip. further shipments are expected to arrive regularly The Hank will issue the new currency from52 words
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251 1967-03-29 15 KUALA LUMPUR, Mar. 22. r JpHE National Union of Teachers, in a statement today, said it was “thoroughly disappointed’’ over the Cabinet’s decision to refer the teachers’ claims to a new Salaries Commission. I It was exactly a year ago. the statement said, that the251 words
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Article119 1967-03-29 15 I/UALA LUMPUR. Mar 24 The University of Malaya Students Union today praised the Government for its "realistic approach” to the national language problem. The Unions general secretary Mr R. Rat Kumar, in a statement said the Bill passed by the Devi an Ra avat recently119 words
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Article54 1967-03-29 15 Kuala lumpur. Mar 24 More than 7.060 “entry passes*' have been issued to Singapore motorists since the new Motor Vehicles (Inter national Circulation) Rules were passed last month. Announcing this today, the Minister of Transport, Tan Sri Sardon bin Haji Jubir. said that the law would he54 words
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503 1967-03-29 16 If OTA BHARU, Mon. 19. The immediate removal of English in the administration will result in chaos and disorder, Inche Abdul Ghafar bin Baba, the Chief Minister of Malacca, asserted last night. Speaking at an Umno rally at Kamponß Guchil,503 words
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Article48 1967-03-29 16 KOTA BHARU. Mar. 19. —Police and Army units will hold a public order exercise at Pasir Mas, Turn pat and Tanah Merab distriects tomorrow from noon to 8 p.m. The public is advised not to be alarmed by the movement of troops and riot units.48 words
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Article138 1967-03-29 16 KUALA LUMPUR, Mar. 19. rpHE National Union of Malaysian Students today pledged its support for the National Language Bill passed by the Dewan Ra'ayat re- cently. A resolution to this effect was passed by the ninth annual conference of the union, attended by about 90 delegates.138 words
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Article80 1967-03-29 16 SINGAPORE. Mar. 19—A quarterly import quota of 120 per cent of 1965 imports has been imposed on iron and steel uninsulated wire whether or not coated or covered, but not of high carbon or alloy steel for the period March 5 to June 4. New quotas for80 words
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Article37 1967-03-29 16 KUALA LUMPUR. Mar. 19—Prof W. W. Taylor. Professor of Comparative Education. State University of New York, will give a talk on special education In the United States, at the British Council hall here tomorrow evening37 words
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281 1967-03-29 16 SINGAPORE, Mar. 19. The president of the Singapore branch of the Malaysian Indian Congress, Mr. John Jacob, today criticised the Singapore Government’s immigration policy on foreign wives of Singapore citizens. He posed this question: "One may choose to marry a Japanese, a Tibetan,281 words
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Article, Illustration167 1967-03-29 16 Kuala lumpur, Mar. 19.—A book on the history of the 12year Emergency In Malaya is expected to be completed by the middle of this year, an official from the Ministry of Home Affairs said today. Mr. Anthony Short, a former lecturer at the167 words
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Article65 1967-03-29 16 PENANO. Mar. 19 The Chief Minister. Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee. will make an inspection tour to three low-cost housing sites at Noordin Street Ohaut. Ayer Itara and the Rifle Range on Mar. 21. He will also visit the site of the new Heng Ee Secondary65 words
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188 1967-03-29 16 K. LUMPUR, Mar. 19 T'HE Rubber Producers Council of Malaya has asked the Government to defer for another two years the ban on the use of sodium arsenite as a weed-killer. The ban was deferred for the seventh time for one188 words
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Article, Illustration455 1967-03-29 17 C1NGAPOU, Mar. 23. J Tlic SiaiMm Gwvrromfil will CMlUMK U ■snaage tkc Republic's •SMcai aaaaer te euNrc that the reserves its new Currency Busrd aa well aa ila effirlal reserves are aat frittered away. Thia assurance waa threw taday hy455 words
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118 1967-03-29 17 SINGAPORE, Mar. 22- The president of the University of Singapore Students Union, Mr. Ong Leone Boon, has been chosen to take part in the Asian student leader project in the United States this year. Mr Ong. a medical student. Is scheduled to leave for118 words
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Article47 1967-03-29 17 SINGAPORE Mar. 24 The Australian apple trade with this region last year was badly hit by unusually heavy Imports from China, even during periods when the market was at Its lowest ebb. states the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce in Its annual report47 words
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Article, Illustration732 1967-03-29 17 FOR BETTER INVESTMENT CLIMATE THE NEW DOLLARS: NEITHER MORE NOR LESS THAN NOW’ SINGAPORE. Mar. 23. SINGAPORE and Malaysian Governments should reach an understanding that, while maintaining their sovereign rights, they would leave industrialists free to choose the location of732 words
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Article41 1967-03-29 17 PENANG. Mar 23—Cheah Hock How, 47' an air field superintendent was robbed of $2O and a watch by four men. one aimed with a knife on a footpath in Green Road last night. The robbers rode off on bicycles.41 words
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Article184 1967-03-29 18 ARODEM - ARODEM Singapore I WOULD like to sug- gest a solution to the problem of public transport In Singapore. All existing taxis should be classified as Class I, and the charge per mile should be Increased from 40 cts. to 50 cts. There has been184 words
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Article72 1967-03-29 18 DISGUSTED - DISGUSTED Singapore \VHAT are the authorl- ties doing about the jaga kereta situation which Is getting worse day by day? places like Haw Par Villa (a great tourist attraction), cinemas, parks, etc. are simply Infested with them. These young boys, whose ages range from eight to 18, actually72 words
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Article57 1967-03-29 18 G. K. S - G. K. S. Singapore IN almost every STC bus there Is a notice which says that nonpaylng passengers must give up their seats to paying passengers. Yet I have often seen, especially during changeover time, 8TC employees sitting comfortably In the rear while fare-paying passengers are left standing.57 words
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Article49 1967-03-29 18 KEYAN - KEYAN J. Bahru THERE Is something 1 wrong in the payment of teachers* salaries In Johore, and it Is time the Authorities acted. The Education Department blames the heads of schools, and vice versa, but the fact remains that some teachers have not been paid since January.49 words
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Article46 1967-03-29 18 Corrrat Date Total for Total for payment pafablr the year previous year t. and N. ords. 6 0 f Apr. 12 31% M. Breweries 9%t Apr. IS M% Shell ords. 10% Atf. 10 171% 15% Kenonf Tin 6.t.t May 13 Is. lid. t Interim46 words
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103 1967-03-29 18 IPOH, Mar. 26.—The Malaysian Government has received a protest Note from the Singapore Government over Tengku Abdul Rahman’s support for Singapore Umno leader Inche Ahmad Haji Taff. This was disclosed by (he Tengku here today. Yesterday, the Singapore Minister for Culture and Social Affairs.103 words
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Article93 1967-03-29 18 SINGAPORE. Mar. 26. Miss Wee Hong Neo, one of Singapore's “Miss Tourisms,” left for Eastern Malaysia today on the last leg of her South-East Asian tour after an overnight stop here. Miss Wee had spent the past 19 days on a whirlwind tour of Aslan93 words
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Article28 1967-03-29 18 SINGAPORE. Mar. 26. The Minister for Culture and Social Affairs. Inche Othman Wok. has reappointed Mid Lim Kee Ming and Mr. Oon Counciliation Board for another year28 words
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Article23 1967-03-29 18 RUBBUt ns lp«rb). (psrptaal). Mar. UJi fiU. ISSl.ll'i 31. S«H cts. mi tt —9991.1 t 33. MH cts. $331.17 S H23 words
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1775 1967-03-29 18 From Our Market Correspondent THE Stock Exchange was opened for trading A on only three days last week. This holidayshortened period saw an easier tone in both the industrials and properties sections by the close on Thursday. Turnovers were still comparatively small, with a1,775 words
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410 1967-03-29 19 ABUL FAZIL - LITTLE EFFECT ON JOBS By ABUL FAZIL SINGAPORE, 0 Mar. 23. Phase one of the rund 0 w n of British forces east of Suez, which will be completed in December, will have only a negligible effect on «economy, British Army410 words
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Article148 1967-03-29 19 Mar. 24. —The wage freeze in Britain is one of two decisive factors behind the poor response for imported Malayan canned pineapples although Britain still remains the principal importer of the product. The other factor is the excessive influx of South African and Australian canned fruit148 words
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Article66 1967-03-29 19 SINGAPORE. Mar. 24 Singapore will hold its first sculpture exhibition at the National Theatre from April 21 to 28. The works of seven sculptors will be on display. The show is being sponsored by the Slngaport Art Society, which has also invited artists in Singapore and Malaysia to66 words
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Article128 1967-03-29 19 SINGAPORE, Mar. 24 ALL is set for the start National Ber Ice registration on Mar. 28 at four centres. About 9,600 youths born between lan. 1 and June 30 1019 are required to register. About 2.000 of them will register at their schools. All those128 words
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Article255 1967-03-29 19 Ut fOO SAN - By Ut fOO SAN: Tan Jong Tugllang. Mar. 34 FT took Just two min- utes for a freak storm wltb winds estimated at SO m.p.h. to wreck the Jpo Aun factory' in Kkmpong Timah, near here, yesterday evening. One of the facto-y buildings collapsed wh'le255 words
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Article198 1967-03-29 19 JOHORE BAHRU, Mar. 23. T*HE Yang dl-Pertuan Agong ana Raja Permat1 surt Aaona will arrive here lor a two-dav State visit by a special train on the afternoon of Mar. 25. The Sultan of Johore and the Sultanah will greet .them at the railway station A 21198 words
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Article49 1967-03-29 19 KUALA LUMPUR. Mar. 23. lhe Secretary to the Ministry of "ommeree and Industry. Rala Vfohar bin Raja Badlozaman will live a dinner at the Dewan Bams* dan Puetaka tomorrow night i honour of the nine-man Soviet ‘rade mission. This will be followed by a cultural show.49 words
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119 1967-03-29 19 KUALA LUMPUR. Mar. **24—An Indonesian Armed Forces cultural team will arrive here next month to help raise funds for the Malaysian Armed Forces and the flood victims. Tbi team, consisting of 43 people, will perform at Koala Lumpur. Johore Bahru, Malacca, Alor119 words
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Article37 1967-03-29 19 KUALA LUMPUR. Mar. 23. P anist Ouuan Lira win give a recital at the Malayan Teachers’ Oo'lege auditorium here on March 31 Tickets are on sale at Batas No 2 Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rah man37 words
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Article, Illustration817 1967-03-29 20 MANSOOR RAHMAN - TEN UP—AND LAST ROUND TO GO By MANSOOR RAHMAN ITU ALA LUMPUR, Mar. 25.— v Zainal Abidin, 23-year-old tobacco company salesman, looks almost certain to win the Malaysian Open amateur golf title in his third year of competition before817 words
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189 1967-03-29 20 f ESSBLTON, Mar. Z9—T** j *r esca«B|e> in me “friendly" Sabah t decIMMU couunaed Cover tbe weekend between two of me Alliance partners bore, llpkw and Llano fewertU) me Up bo United paaoaomomugun I Organisation Information officer < Mr. Lmbal Angkapon. 1 claimed that189 words
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Article135 1967-03-29 20 VUALA LUMPUR. Mar. 26 —More than 300 members of the Petaling Jaya branch of the Amalgamated National Union of Local Authorities Employees unanimously passed a “no confidence" motion In their executive committee at. a meeting today They also elected an eight-man executive committee to replace135 words
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165 1967-03-29 20 KUALA LUMPUR, Mar. 37. ALAYSIAN Youths preparing for the Asian i** Youth soccer tournament at Bangkok next month disappointed their inept display when going down 0-5 to Selangor at the Merdeka Stadium, yesterday. They tailed to play as a team and made too many elementary mistakes165 words
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Article106 1967-03-29 20 KUALA LUMPUR. Mar. 37 —Mr. tee Kuan Yew was re-elected president ot the Selangor Amt teur Athletic Association at the Itenerai meeting held at Btad urn Merdeka here yesterday. The other officials are; Vicepresident Mr. 8. Robert, Lt Col Mok Wal Keen; secretary: Mr P Pathmanathan. treasurer106 words
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165 1967-03-29 20 I POH. tear. 37. Skipper S. Jg,l IjArtapUthu. Who U>p*coreo with eg tuna, enabled Stlangor to beat Perak by an innings and 113 runs in an Inter-state un-der-23 cricket match on the pedang here yesterday He also captured a total of Mx wickets for165 words
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Article183 1967-03-29 20 DENANO Mar. 37 Penang Sports Club beat Royal Bangkok Sports Club by seven wickets to retain tbe Blech* .Ttaphy in their annual cricket match played on the Penang Sports Club ground in Western Road over the weekend PSO dlwntsaed Royal Bangkok for M8 in tbe first183 words
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Article71 1967-03-29 20 TAIPINO, Mar. 37—Perak Malays trounced Penang Malays by 8-1 after leading 8-1 at halftime In their opening tie of the interstate soccer competition for the Sultans' Oo'd Cup on the Sultan Yussuf Stadium Ooatscorer* were, inside right Vusof Noor 3 outside right Hamasb Hakim centre forward71 words
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Article21 1967-03-29 20 TELUK ANSON. Mar. 27. S langor beat Pemk 3-1 te the Umne Youth into-state knockout eoccer competition here yesterday21 words