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The Straits Budget
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Title Section39 1967-06-21 1 The Straits Budget THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES MALAYSIA 6 NATIONAL NEWSPAPER REGISTERED AT THE G.P.O. U.K. AS A NEWSPAPER SERIES 766. KUAI-A LUMPUR, JUNE 21, 1967. Price 40 Cents (Malaya) or I Shilling KDN. 25*2: 2539 words
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Article406 1967-06-21 2 ‘DAW - ‘DAW Singapore QLEA8E permit me to A reply to the Director ol Broaucastlng. Mr. P.8. Reiman, on- TV covet age of sport. Mr Kam&n displays an appalling ignoiance ol tucui tegarumg me game 01 teupm oowtuig anu its Impact on the people ol bingapore and406 words
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Article102 1967-06-21 2 A. HALIM OTHMAN - A. HALIM OTHMAN Kangar. HOLDERS of Certificates ot Registration for Manpower issued during the height ot Indonesian confrontation are still not allowed to leave the country for more than two weeks, thus their applications for Border Passes are restricted by such regulation. Now that the102 words
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89 1967-06-21 2 T.M. L - T.M.L Ipoh. FOR good reasons the man-in-the-street Is more concerned with the purchasing power of his hard-earned dollar than talk of high finance. A few cents more here and there could be peanuts to some, but can seriously affect the living conditions of89 words
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296 1967-06-21 2 LIM PANG KWANG; HAVE-NOT; RICHARD ANG; DISTURBED - LIM PANG KWANG Ag. Asst. Secretary (Public Relations) Housing Development Board Singapore HAVE-NOT Singapore RICHARD ANG Singapore DISTURBED Singapore 1 REFER to the letter by “Flat Dweller” on “parking at Home” (B.T. June 10). The new car parking scheme to be Introduced In296 words
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123 1967-06-21 2 O L IRELAND - O L IRELAND S'ngaoore IN reply to the Re--1 gistrar of Vehicles (ST. June 10). may 1 point out that It Is standard practice in most countries to have vehicle and licence application application forms made availabl? offices. I cannot accept his123 words
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Article67 1967-06-21 2 LEE KUM WAH - LEE KUM WAH Singapore WHY could there not have been early notice of the cutting off of water supplies to Toa Payoh on June 12? This occurred suddenly, around 8 a m., and it could not have been on a more inconvenient day —the ‘Bak Chang* festival. What67 words
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Article36 1967-06-21 2 HFG LEEMRRUGGEN - HFG LEEMRRUGGEN Registrar of Vehicles Singapore I REFER to “Safety First’s” letter and confirm that the missing “No Right Turn" sign was replaced in front of 8t Xavier’s Church Chartwell Drive fiv- davs later36 words
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Article332 1967-06-21 2 PS RAMAN - PS RAMAN Director of Broadcasting Singapore MAY I refer to the letter (S.T. June 9) In which a correspondent contends that we -hould be putUng out more programmes on what he terms the more popular sDoria In Singapore and In particular badminton and bowling.332 words
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Article50 1967-06-21 2 TAN PENG GEE - TAN PENG GEE Chief Parks Officer Singapore 'PAI Yew CHAI’B sug--1 gestlon (B.T June 10) for an artificial waterfall in King Oeorge V Park Is Interesting It will be given due fconslderatlon. The feasibility will, however, depend on there being a reasonably cheap water supolv50 words
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Article646 1967-06-21 3 —Slralts Times, June 12 Among the wiser observations timing the controversy on the splitting of the Malayan dollar was the truism that what really matters is the future, not the past. For the moment, however, the present demands attention. Replacement of the $1,500 million note issue of—Slralts Times, June 12 - 646 words
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Article403 1967-06-21 3 —Straits Times, June 12 The Malaysian badminton team returned home yesterday to as warm a welcome as they would have received had they brought the Thomas Cup with them. To admiration foi the players' prowess in striking to within five points of victory over Indonesia after convincing wins—Straits Times, June 12 - 403 words
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Article156 1967-06-21 3 —Straits Times, June 12 Dr. Lim Swce Aun, the Malaysian Minister of Commerce and Industry, will have to do more than threaten to ‘'book’’ merchants who overcharge for rice if the price is to be brought down. For a start, his Ministry might look into tl»e reasons why—Straits Times, June 12 - 156 words
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Article378 1967-06-21 3 —Straits Times, June 13 Despite a steady and continuing increase in the output of graduates from Singapore’s two universities and the Polytechnic. the Government is having difficulty in inducing as many of the best graduates as it would like to join the civil service. There is an encouraging—Straits Times, June 13 - 378 words
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Article200 1967-06-21 3 —Straits Times, June 13 Misgivings which attended the Malaysian Government’s decision a year ago to charge 50 cents for outpatient treatment at Malayan hospitals have proved largely unfounded. The very poor can still get free treatment by signing a declaration that they cannot afford to pay while people—Straits Times, June 13 - 200 words
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Article211 1967-06-21 3 —Straits Times, June 14 After a touchy start in which a few discontented travellers threatened to undo a great deal of good work the Malaysian Migration Fund Board has turned the business of sending Malaysians to Sabah almost into a routine operation. Around 100 workers leave each month—Straits Times, June 14 - 211 words
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Article669 1967-06-21 3 Straits Timet. June 15 Although achievement and confidence are the keynotes of the Royal Address, Parliament has been bidden at the opening of its third session to face some less pleasant facts. One of them is that last year's budget was in deficit even on current– Straits Timet. June 15 - 669 words
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Article360 1967-06-21 4 —Straits Times, June 15 Malaysia’s oil palm industry is expanding vigorously. The area under On* crop has more than doubled since 1960 and totalled 303,000 acres at the end of last year. Production in 1966 amounted to 161,250 tons of palm oil and 42,330 tons of palm kernels.—Straits Times, June 15 - 360 words
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Article405 1967-06-21 4 —Straits Times. June 16 There were not many price tags in evidence yesterday on rice, flour, sugar and cooking oil in Malaysian shops. Some shopkeepers, apparently, were even a little hurt by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry’s instruction that their prices for these household essentials should be—Straits Times. June 16 - 405 words
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Article234 1967-06-21 4 Straits Times. June 16 The Malaysian transportation survey to begin next month, with United Nations help, will be the most ambitious of the many such research operations which the country has seen. It will cost well ovei $5 million, it w’ili involve 20 overseas consultants and 22 local– Straits Times. June 16 - 234 words
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Article395 1967-06-21 4 —Straits Times, June 17 Kuala Lumpur’s town planners are having a rough time. For years they have been criticised for not producing a master plan to control the federal capital’s growth; and now that they have they are under fire for not doing the job properly. The question—Straits Times, June 17 - 395 words
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Article205 1967-06-21 4 Straits Times. June 17 Despite the congestion. Singapoie's traffic still does not move slowly enough to prevent serious accidents. Last year 255 people were killed on the toads and nearly 10,000 injured. So, in a move to bring speeds down to safer levels, the Singapore traffic police are– Straits Times. June 17 - 205 words
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Article207 1967-06-21 4 —Straits Times, June 19 Members of Parliament who walk out in protest during a debate can usually depend on drawing attention to themselves and to their grievance. The value of this publicity is quite another matter. Ninmembers of tire PMIP who walked out of the Dewau Ra’ayat on—Straits Times, June 19 - 207 words
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Article17 1967-06-21 4 KUANTAN. June I»—The Pahnng State Legislative Assembly Will met t for one day on Wednesday.17 words
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Article339 1967-06-21 5 King gets first THE AOOOOOl ALBUM PRESENTATION TO MARK THE BIG DAY There is no need to rush today to get new notes for old, says Ismail KUALA LUMPUR, June 11. 'J'HE Yang di-Pertuan Agong was today presented with an album of Malaysia’s new currency notes and coins by the339 words
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87 1967-06-21 5 KUALA LUMFUR, June 9. The First Regiment. Malaysian Artillery, and the Malaysian Military School will hold a “firepower" demonstration at Asahan Range, near Malacca, tomorrow. The object of the three-hour demonstration, wturh will begin at noon. U to show staff officers »nd other armed87 words
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86 1967-06-21 5 l/UALA LUMPUR. June 12.—A four-man Indian defence team will arrive here tomorrow for a nine-day goodwill visit. The team comprises Mr. O. L. Sheth, Additional Secretary of India's Ministry of Defence (the leaden, Mr. S. Y. Ranade. Joint Secretary. Major-General M. L. Thapan.86 words
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Article35 1967-06-21 5 KUALA LUMPUR. June 12—The chairman of the Dean erafic Action Party. Dr. Chen Man Hin. will open the party’s Klang branch at Jalan Raja Hassan on Sunday, to be followed by a dinner.35 words
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Article, Illustration181 1967-06-21 5 KUALA LUMPUR, June 11. |JOLI\ IA and Malaysia the world s two largest tin producers will exchange experts in tin production and marketing. This was the result of the visit of a four-man Bolivian team led by Col. Juan Lechin. president of181 words
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Article167 1967-06-21 5 K. LUMPUR, June 9 THE general secretary ol 1 the National Union of Day Training College Trained Teachers. Mi. Chew Choon Ming, today called on the Ministry of Education to launch its austerity drive within the Ministry. The Ministry, he said, was “top-heavy" and unnecessary167 words
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254 1967-06-21 5 SEREMBAN, June 11. THE Government was today warned not to A “bulldoze” the proposed Industrial Relations Bill through Parliament without discussions with the Malaysian Trades Union Congress. The warning came from the MTUC president, Mr. Yeoh Teck Chye, when he addressed254 words
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120 1967-06-21 5 l/OTA BHARU, June 12 The 1.200 -strong Kelantan branch of the National Union of National School Teachers will begin their work-to-rule soon. This was disclosed today by the secretary of the branch. Incite Alias bin Harun, who said the branch was awaiting a directive from120 words
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Article48 1967-06-21 5 KUALA IUMPUR, June 11 The Yang di-Pejtuan Agong has sent a congratulatory message to President Marcos of the Philippines on the occasion of the republit's Independence Day. The Prime Minister, Tengku Abdul Rahman, aho sent a similar message to the republic's Secretary for Foreign Affaiis.48 words
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Article, Illustration941 1967-06-21 6 Kuan Yew: We’re prepared to concentrate more than our average share... gINGAPORE, June 11. A massive programme to alleviate the educational, social and economiic position of Singapore Malays is in the offing. The hint came from the Prime Minister, Mr. Lee Kuan941 words
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Article36 1967-06-21 6 KAJANO, June 11—The Assistant Minister of Education, Mr. Lee Siok Yew, yesterday laid the foundation stone of the 115.000 Sri Renganthar Swaml Temple at the 4 14 milestone Simpang Ayer Hitam road near here.36 words
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Article60 1967-06-21 6 HANGAR. June 12. Despite easing of tension in the Middle Fast, prices of rice and sugar continued to rise in Perlis during the week-end. Grade One rice has gone up another 10 cents to *2 20 a gantang while sugar has risen to 35 cents a60 words
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446 1967-06-21 6 PCM A MG, JtHM 11 VERY little has been done to implement the views of Ministers and responsible Government officials that “everything possible should be done to further the cause of tourism” in this country. This was stated by the retiring446 words
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149 1967-06-21 6 {SINGAPORE, June 12. —Singapore manufacturers will take part in the Zambian trade fair at Ndola next month to boost the sale of their products to African countries. Nineteen manufacturers, including members of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce and the Indian Chamber of Commerce,149 words
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265 1967-06-21 7 KUALA LUMPUR, June 12. r |'HE Government and business leaders today unanimously welcomed the United States Government decision on June 9 to slash its rubber stockpile sales from 120,000 tons to 70,000 tons a year. They hoped the announcement would raise the price of265 words
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Article29 1967-06-21 7 KUALA LUMPUR. Jim* 12. rhc Permanent Secretary to the Prime Minister's Department. T;in Sri Abdul Jumil bin Abdul R.iis, left here today for threeday visit to Sarawak29 words
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89 1967-06-21 7 SINGAPORE. June 12.—The Foreign Minister. Mr. S Rajaratnam. last night said tmnu leaders in Johore were recently claiming that Singapore belonged to the sooth Malaysian State. Some of Ihem urged Johore to re-claim it. Mr. Kajaratnam. who said this when he inaugurated the lion89 words
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74 1967-06-21 7 JESSELTON, June 11. The French military attache at Bangkok, Lt-Col. Andre Rottler arrived in Tawau yesterday for a twoday visit to the sth Malaysian Infantry Brigade headquarters. He was accompanied by his wife While he visited the brit>sde headquarters, his wife went sight-seeing in74 words
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Article45 1967-06-21 7 KI UANG, June 11. Mr. Tiah Eng Bee. M.P., was elected chairman of the youth section of the Kluang MCA at its annual meeting here Mr Loh Fook Yuen, a Johore State Assemblyman, was elected secretary, and Mr Tee Kim Bok treasurer,45 words
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236 1967-06-21 7 Kuala lumpur. June 11—Tengku Abdul Rahman today expressed disappointment over the unfinished Thomas Cup challenge round between Malaysia and Indonesia. The Tengku was speaking to reporters at the General Hospital here after visiting two Malaysian soldiers of the sth Royal Malay Regiment236 words
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Article64 1967-06-21 7 IPOH, June 12—Mr. N. V Nadarajan. a member of the Madras Legislative Council paid a courtesy call on tbe Mentri Besar, Perak. Dato Ahmad bin Said, and visited the Ipob Municipal Council here today Mr Nadarajan. who is also organising secretary of the Dravidian Progressive64 words
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176 1967-06-21 7 KUALA LUMPUR, June 11. Vf ALAYSIA will make a formal request to Indonesia for assistance in about two months’ time under the education accord signed between the two countries in Jakarta on June 3. The Minister of Education, Inche Mohamed Khir Joharl.176 words
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134 1967-06-21 7 lOHORE BAHRU, J June 12. —The banished former president of the Singapore University So c i alist Club. Inche Razak Ahmad, today received a pleasant surprise from the Republic’s Minister of Defence, Dr. Goh Keng Swee. A letter from Dr. Goh allows him to enter134 words
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Article219 1967-06-21 7 K. LUMPUR. Juno 12 queues formed at Bank Negara here this morning when the new Malaysian currency was issued. All banks throughout Malaysia began Issuing the new currency today but there was no rush at commercial banks. At Bank Negara, however. the long queues kept219 words
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Article26 1967-06-21 7 KANGAR; June 12—A State Assemblyman. Hajl Wan Ahmad bln Wan Abdullah, has been elected the new chairman of the Perils Selatan Umno yoiCh division26 words
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332 1967-06-21 8 JACKIE SAM - By JACKIE SAM SINGAPORE, June 12. A projected march on City Hall failed to materialise today. Instead, about 40 women were sent to picket the gates of Changi Prison. The march w*a to have been the latest In a series of antl-o overn332 words
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Article, Illustration117 1967-06-21 8 fAPTAIN Rodney Gerald Curtis of Australia’s 4th Battalion, based at Terendak garrison la Malacca, who was among those decorated recently by the British Army for service in East Malaysia last year. He was a lieutenant when he was involved in the action for which he117 words
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99 1967-06-21 8 IPOH, June 13 —The ipoh 1 Rotary Club is offering loans for university study in Malaysia or Singapore for this year, said the secretary. Mr. Joseph Kong Keng Cho. Applications should reach him before June 23. The scheme was Initiated In 1962 by99 words
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Article44 1967-06-21 8 PENANG. June 10—The magistrate, Mr. T. Aria Rajah. fixed three days—Sept 11, 12 and 13 —for the trial of 25 Labour Party members accused of participating in an illegal procession in Penang Road on June 0. Twelve of the 25 are women.44 words
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Article34 1967-06-21 8 SITIAWAN, June 11.—Mr. RR. M. Raniusamy Chettlar has been elected president of the Indian Association here with Dr. V. V.V Menon vice-president, Mr. K. Baskaran, secretary and Mr. V.K D. Nair treasurer.34 words
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201 1967-06-21 8 |(UALA LUMPUR. IV June 12. —The number of casual patients has decreased considerably since the introduction of the uniform fee of 50 cents for each outpatient earlier this year. A General Hospital official here said patients were learning to attach some value to201 words
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Article76 1967-06-21 8 KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 Malaysia has been invited to send representatives to an International Scout camp at Brownsea Island, on the south coast of England, from July 29 Aug. 14. The camp, which is to celebrate the diamond jubilee of Bcoutlng, will be opened by the76 words
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Article51 1967-06-21 8 SEREMBAN. June 12.—Mr. Devadas Dorairaj was yesterday reelected chairman of the Negri Sembilan branch of the National Union of Teachers. Other officials elected were: vice chairman, Mr. C.G Menon, secretary, Mr S Vigeganathan; D.T.C chairman Mr G. Bug a n a theeran, and women’s chairman Miss Daisy51 words
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Article, Illustration184 1967-06-21 8 LUMPUR, June 13. —A teacher of mentally-retarded children in Mount Vernon, New York, said here todajy that teachers teach better when they have opportunities to travel and acquire “meaningful experiences.” Miss Mary Jordan, who Is visiting Malaysia and Singapore on the last leg184 words
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Article56 1967-06-21 8 SINGAPORE, June 12. —A fire tonight destroyed a disused pineapple canning factory near the Junction of OulUemard Road and Mountbatten Road. The one-hour which broke out at 9.30 p.m., ra?cd to the ground the two-storey building containing old machinery. Firemen prevented the flames from spreading to56 words
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Article37 1967-06-21 8 BUKIT MERTAJAM. June 11— Mr. Teoh Eng Chang has been elected president of the MCA Alma branch with Mr. Gan Joo Choon ns vice-president. Mr Kok Eng Lum secretary and Mr Chan Kee Hung treasurer.37 words
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Article174 1967-06-21 8 V UALA LUMPUR, June 12.—Price tags will nave to be put on four essential commodities rice, sugar, wheat flour and cooking oil—to prevent any exploitation of consumers. A statement from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said the Government would impose regulations to enforce174 words
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Article73 1967-06-21 8 IPOH, June 13. The 1 Perak branch of Cuepacs will hold a rally at the Federal House canteen here tomorrow evening to protest against Government’s restrictions on the National Whitley Council. The protest is against the Government’s decisions: TO SUSPEND the general purposes committee of73 words
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Article33 1967-06-21 8 SINGAPORE, June 11. The Director of Civil Aviation, Mr. Tan Bcng San, will speak to group of Colombo Plan trainees from India and Fust Malaysia at 9 a.m. on June 12.33 words
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405 1967-06-21 9 IPOH, June 14. 'JHE official staff sides of the National Whitley Council will get together in Kuala Lumpur for a crucial meeting tomorrow. The meeting will discuss the Government’s decision to suspend the functions of the council and the amendment of405 words
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Article23 1967-06-21 9 KUANTAN. June 14—The Sultan of Pahang will open a health clinic and a mosque at ICampong Kempadang here on June 1623 words
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279 1967-06-21 9 KUALA LUMPUR June 13. THE Minister of Transport, Tan Sri Haji feardon, has said that because of the importance of obtaining first-hand technical information he has to travel to more advanced countries to do this personally. He was commenting on his279 words
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108 1967-06-21 9 KUALA LI MPIR June 14 —The Government has decided to recognise the degrees conferred by I,s## American universities and of the majority of Australian and New Zealand universities. The Standing Committee on the Evaluation of Foreign Qualifications, which was set ip to108 words
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Article53 1967-06-21 9 PENANO. June 14—Six Malaysian artists, banding themselves as the "Circle Six,” will hold a Joint exhibition at the museum and art gallery here starting on June 19. The artists are Tan Lye Hoe. Lim Tong Juan, Khong Hoe Lan, M Rajagopal. M Krishnamoorthy and Madam53 words
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231 1967-06-21 9 KUALA LUMPUR, June 14. gTATE and foreign dignitaries were in lull attendance at the ceremonial opening of Parliament by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong this morning. As the distinguished crowd arrived an hour earlier to take their seats in two VIP stands flanking the parade231 words
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Article136 1967-06-21 9 17’UALA LUMPUR, lane IV 14 The Selangor branch of the Malayan Nurses Union today called on the Ministry of Health to stop issuing “Charlie Chaplin" shoes lo its members. This was one of 14 resoIn Hons passed at the annual meeting of the Kuala Lumpur136 words
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277 1967-06-21 9 DENAKG. June 14. 1 Penang can look forward to a bright future, the Governor, Raja Tun Uda Al-Haj, declared today. “The Government has tackled the major problems ot the State in a must realistic manner.” he said when he opened the fourth277 words
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Article36 1967-06-21 9 KUANTAN. June 14—Tlie Reting Mentri Besar of Pahang. Dato Haji Abdul Aziz bln Ahmad, today opened a civics course for youth from Kuala Llpls at the Buklt Ooh land scheme, nine miles from here.36 words
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Article, Illustration780 1967-06-21 10 SINGAPORE, June 13 gINGAPOR E’S Foreign Minister, Mr. S. Rajaratnam, last night blamed Opposition parties for the Republic being a one-party State. Speaking on “Second echelon leadership in a one-party Singapore” at a forum organised by the University of Singapore Democratic Socialist Club.780 words
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Article55 1967-06-21 10 KUALA LUMPUR. June 13—The aide-de-camp to the Yang dl-Per-tuan Agong. Lt.-Col. Osman bln Haji Omar 49. died at the Oeneral Hospital tonight after a short Illness. He leaves a wife and six children. He will be given a military funeral at the Muslim cemetery In Jalan55 words
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Article56 1967-06-21 10 KUALA LUMPUR. June 12 The Malaysian Red Cross Society is to start a bureau to conduct a national appeal for funds. It is now appealing for volunteers to handle the secretarial and clerical work of the bureau. Those wishing to help are asked to contact56 words
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Article35 1967-06-21 10 PENANG, June 12—A State executive councillor. Inche Aziz Ibrahim, Joined about 70 Kampong Happy Valley villagers In Paya Terubong. yesterday i n building a new sepak raga and badminton court for the knmpong youths.35 words
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Article29 1967-06-21 10 NIBONG TEBAL, June 13—A one-day civics course for 150 new members oi the South Province Wellesley district rural development committee will be held here on June 15.29 words
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Article371 1967-06-21 10 SINGAPORE. June 13. More than 300 Barisan Sosialis activists—many of them regular street demonstrators —were arrested tonight. Among those detained were Koo Young, a former MP. and Tay Cheng Kang, the party treasurer. Koo was making a speech by the roadside when the police moved371 words
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Article, Illustration292 1967-06-21 11 SIA CHEONG YEW - TROUBLE, HE TOLD CONVENT PRINCIPAL By SIA CHEONG YEW SINGAPORE, June 13 HOAXER this morning caused some 1,000 morning-session students of Singapore’s St. Anthony’s Convent in Middle Road to be sent home. The Hoaxer, posing as an official of the Education Ministry, had telephoned292 words
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162 1967-06-21 11 Kuala lumpur, June 13. —A fourmember Indian defence mission, who arrived here today on a nine-day goodwill tour of Malaysia, will study Malaysian needs for military training aid from India. India #UI provide further training (or air force personnel next year in accordance162 words
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85 1967-06-21 11 |(UALA LUMPUP. June 13. Singapore citizens residing in Malaysia can obtain restricted passports from the Singapore High Commission here They are required to nring with them their Singapore Identity card and two passport-size photographs The fee for the passport Is S 3 Those citizens85 words
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Article40 1967-06-21 11 KOALA LUMPUR. Jun“ 13. n rntrl Besar of Selangor, i, o Harun bin Haji lor us today auL i4 ay a tr(, P h y hi Sekolah Aiam Shah which won the Infer---tc*t r rm Ma ay co-40 words
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202 1967-06-21 11 SINGAPORE. June 13. —No comment was available here today on a Washington report that the Republic’s restrictions on U.S. airlines was hurting its own economy. Mr. Wong Keng Sam, the man who signs all air pacts on Singapore’s behalf, explained that comment would202 words
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Article55 1967-06-21 11 KUALA LUMPUR. June 12 The United States Ambassador. Mr. James Bell, todav presented a cheque for $3,000 to the Selangor Mentri Besar, Dato Harun bin Haji Idris, for the fire victims of Pulau Ketam More than 3.000 people were made homeless when fire swept through55 words
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164 1967-06-21 11 KUALA LUMPUR, 1Y June 12. —The Government s enthusiasm to buy a twin-jet executive aircraft for Cabinet Ministers and VIPs has apparently petered out. The aircraft, the HSI2S, was here for Inspection at Subang International Airport In August last year. According164 words
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Article33 1967-06-21 11 BANTINO, June 12—Mr. S. V. Rutnam has been elected president Of the Morib MTC with Mr R OovlndaMmy as- vice-president Mr. R. Veloo as secretary and Mr R Munusamy as treasurer33 words
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121 1967-06-21 11 (JRIK (Upper Perak), June 12.—A maneating tiger is believed to be prowling in the jungle near here. This fear follows the discovery yesterday of the remains of an orang asll, Reset bin Cherol, who was reported missing after having gone fishing in the Sungel121 words
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134 1967-06-21 11 PENANG, June 12— Political slogans and banners will not be allowed during the Prophet Mohamed’s birthday procession here on June 20. This was decided last night when representatives from 50 Muslim organisations met to finalise plans for the procession and the rally which will follow134 words
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Article75 1967-06-21 11 JOHORE BAHRU, June 12—The Johore branch of the Democratic Action Party said today that proceeds of its variety show on the night of June 10 would be used “to bring home to the people the genuine interests of the party towards a multi-racial and multicultural75 words
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Article31 1967-06-21 11 PENANQ. June 12.—The Sungel Olugor Club has appointed two (jersilat experts. Incbe Wanchtk Hashim and Inche Zainul Hashlm, I to conduct courses for Its members and other village youths.31 words
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356 1967-06-21 12 KUALA LUMPUR, June 15. gENATOR Tan Sri Haji Mohamed Noah today urged the Government to formulate a prices and incomes policy to facilitate accelerated economic development and to raise real national output. He made the suggestion during the debate on the motion356 words
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Article95 1967-06-21 12 KUALA LCMPUB. Jmm 15 The Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Barak, said today the Malaysiau Government was never au—Mud on the termination of services of Malaysians in Ihe Singapore police force. “One wan Id have expected that the Singapore Government would have given advance advice95 words
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Article51 1967-06-21 12 KUALA UMri R. June 15 Income from the sale of electricity for the year ending Ang. 31 last year amounted to $!!§.<» million, an increase in sale of 14.4 per-cent over the preceding year. This is stated in the National Electricity Board's annual report laid before51 words
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Article38 1967-06-21 12 SINGAPORE. June 15—Singapore and Denmark have concluded a visa abolition agreement under which Singapore citizens holding valid Singapore passports are free to enter Denmark for a visit up to three months without requiring a visa I38 words
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356 1967-06-21 12 Urn’ s call for new approach on free port status OENANG, June 15. 1 An Opp o s i tion member, Mr. Lim Kean Slew (Labour-A ye r Itam) urged in the State Assembly today that a new approach be made to enable Penang to maintain its free port status.356 words
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Article54 1967-06-21 12 SINGAPORE, June 15 The Mobil East safety and plant protection conference will be held at the Goodwood Park Hotel here ueginnuig <m June 19. The Minister of State for Def‘•nee Mr Wee Toon Boon, will he the guest of honour at a reception at the Tanglin Club54 words
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Article31 1967-06-21 12 SKGAMAT. June 15—The Asl slat ant Organiser of Chinese Schools here. Mr Wong Wing i Sze. has rnugned to be hearti master of the Chinese Prtmarv School. Labis31 words
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233 1967-06-21 12 Kuala lumpur. June 15. Upko MP Dato Ganie Gllong today called for a roundtable conference to re-examine the 20 points on which Sabah agreed to come into Malaysia. Making his maiden speech as an Opposition MP duriug the debate on the King’s233 words
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Article38 1967-06-21 12 KOTA BHARU, June 15—Rot*rians from seven countries will attend the 33rd district assembly of Rotary district 330 here on June 33 and 24 Tlie delegates are from Malay *ia, Singapore, Brunei, Thailanc. Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam38 words
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258 1967-06-21 12 KUALA LUMPUR, June 15. THE industrial action plan by West Malaysia's 80,000 civil servants is off. Basic settlement was reached between the Government and leaders of their trade unions here late this evening. After a three-and a-haif hour meeting at Federal House here,258 words
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75 1967-06-21 12 Kuala lumfur. ju««15 —The Deputy Prime Minister. Tun Abdul Rasak, UM the Dewaa Ra'ayat today that 312 hinese from Indonesia came to Malaysia after confrontation on visitor'’ passes. He was replying to Hail Ahmad bin Abdullah (PMIP-—Krlantan Hilir* during question time. All except four were75 words
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Article19 1967-06-21 12 JOHORE BAHRU. June 14- Mi r K.G. Pillay has been elected prelident of the Joliore Indian Association19 words
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Article329 1967-06-21 13 PRICE TAGS ON RICE FROM TODAY KUALA LUMPUR, June 14. G0\ ERNMENT order requiring all shops to display price tags on four essential commodities from tomorrow has taken many shopkeepers by surprise. Most of them were unaware that the Ministry of Commerce and Industry was329 words
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500 1967-06-21 13 KUALA LUMPUR, June 14-The Yang di-Pertuan Agong today called for a complete cut of all unproductive expenditure in the Federal and State Governments and all statutory bodies. In his speech from the Throne openinn the fourth session of Parliament, the King urged them500 words
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106 1967-06-21 13 1/lAI.A LLMPUR. June 14 —A request by six (Jpko MPs to ‘cross the floor will be met as soon as seating arrangements can be made to accommodate them In the Opposition benches. This assurance was given today by the Speaker of the106 words
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Article82 1967-06-21 13 Malacca. June 14 The chairman of the Malacca MCA Dato Tan Cheng Swee, called on members l* v t night to look out for those people creating unrest and disturbances in the country. All the rec-nt trouble was the work of some extreme leftists and it is82 words
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Article68 1967-06-21 13 KUANTAN, June 14 The Pahang State Government has extended the deadline for paying land premium to July 1. Previously, land owners had to pay by May or they were liable to a fine. The acting Mentrl Besar, Dato Hajl Abdul Aziz bln Ahmad, said that the68 words
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364 1967-06-21 13 ALOR STAR, June 13. Kedah Government was today asked to seize all undeveloped lands and to distribute them to landless farmers. This suggestion was made bv an Alliance State Assemblyman, Inche Shafle bin Haji Abdullah (Baling), during a debate on the Sultans speech.364 words
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91 1967-06-21 13 PENANG, June 14 A Faculty of Journalism might well be considered for inclusion in the proposed Penang University College, the Chief Minister, Tan i/. Wong Pow Nee, said here last night. “1 hope you will give this project every support,” he told the Journalists’91 words
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Article37 1967-06-21 13 BRUNEI TOWN, June 14. A State-wide alert was conducted today as part of a security exercise in which the Royal Brunei Police, the Royal Malay Brunei Regiment and the Gurkha Battalion took part.37 words
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Article31 1967-06-21 13 KUANTAN, June 14—A trade fair, sponsored by the Pahang Tourists Bureau, will be held here for a month beginning on July 1 There will be more than 160 stalls.31 words
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400 1967-06-21 14 JACKIE SAM - SPECIAL TAX CONCESSIONS FOR PRIVATE INVESTORS By JACKIE SAM CINGAPORE, June 14. —Singapore is poised for massive participation by the private sector in its urban renewal programme. On the launching pad are 14 exciting projects, details of which are still secret. It is likely that400 words
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218 1967-06-21 14 KUALA LUMPUR, June 13. f PHE National Union of Teachers today warned 1 of a breakdown In relations between the Pahang Education Department and its branch in the State if the “unwarranted’’ transfer of branch officials was not rectified The NUT general secretary. Mr.218 words
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Article50 1967-06-21 14 MALACCA. June 14.- Malacca 1 CID Chief, Deputy Supt. Vap Thien Chin, who goes on four months' leave tomorrow, will leave on a world tour early next month accompanied by his wife Asst. Supt. Adnan bin Mat Arof will act for him during his absence50 words
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Article165 1967-06-21 14 The backing for the new KUALA LUMPUR. June 14. r PHE Minister of Finance has declared 80.59 per cent as the minimum value of the reserve of external assets against the Central Bank of Malaysia’s notes and coins in circulation The figure was arrived at from a calculation that the165 words
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Article268 1967-06-21 14 KIIALA LUMPUR. 1Y June 14.—The Central Government is prepared to set up bonded warehouses as a first step towards the establishment of a free trade zone in Penan;. The Minister of Finance, Tun Tan siew Sin, gave this assurance to Mr. Gch Chong268 words
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Article101 1967-06-21 14 SINGAPORE. June 13—Police today said Barisan Sosialls dements were responsible for damage at the People's Action Party’s Geylang East subbranch in Lorong 29 yesterday evening. About 30 rowdies smashed through the locked door of the branch, and went on to damage a celling fan. two101 words
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118 1967-06-21 14 SINGAPORE. June 13—An official of the Indonesian Antara news agency recently had “very inlormal” talks with the Singapore Mirilster for Boclal Affairs and Culture, Inche Othman Wok, about setting up a bureau of the agency in Singapore. A spokesman for the Indonesian L aison118 words
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Article57 1967-06-21 14 MALACCA, June 14. About 4,000 people from various Muslim organisation* are expected to take part in a procession here on June 19 on the occasion of the bir'h day of the Prophet Mohamed The procession will begin Hl Banda Hlllr Padang and end ti the Kubu Stadium57 words
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393 1967-06-21 15 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed MALAYSIA'S gross domestic product continues to grow but the price paid for nearly half of the output, which is exported, has been hurting the country’s develop ment effort. This was stated In an appendix to the Yani diPertuan Agong's393 words
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Article, Illustration176 1967-06-21 15 SINGAPORE. June 14. —After 15 years In various senior posts in the Singapore Civil Service, Mr. H. F. G. Leembruggen, 42. has resigned. He left his job as head of the Registry of Vehicles yesterday to go on five months’ leave176 words
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Article58 1967-06-21 15 KUALA LUMPUR. June 14 ine closing date of the Photographic Society of Malaysia and Standard <Malava> colour photographic contest originally auieduled for June 15, has been extended to July 1 Entry forms can be obtained horn Mr. Chong Woon Khuan. *>i vision of Audiovisual Education S58 words
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Article60 1967-06-21 15 PENANG. June J 3 Inoho Hn.shim Bhagdad. general manager of ihe Penang branch ot the Malaysian Co-operative Insurance Society a ill leave for Kualh Lumpur at the end of the month to take up a new appointment. The Sungel Olugor goodwill committee, of which he is the60 words
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277 1967-06-21 15 KUALA LUMPUR, June 14. 'J’HE Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak, said tonight that the progress achieved since independence could be maintained only by increased productivity. “The only way we can generate greater economic growth is if each one of us, no277 words
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Article34 1967-06-21 15 PENANG. June 12—Two officials leadership course at Pertak Youth Butterworth, have been selected to attend a three-wek youth ladership course at Pertak Youth Training Centre. Kuala Kubu, later this month.34 words
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85 1967-06-21 15 Kt AI.A LUMPUR. June 14—The new currency notes issued on June 12 do not hear a date because this is "the trend among many currency issuing authorities," the Deputy Governor of Bank Negara, Mr. Choi .Siew llong. said today. lie added85 words
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214 1967-06-21 15 SINGAPORE, June 14. The Finance Minister, Mr. Lim Kim San, said today that while Singapore's industrialisation programme had progressed satisfactorily, the momentum gained could and must be accelerated. Opening the new Singapore Adhesives and Chemicals Ltd., factory in Jurong, he said. “The Economic Development214 words
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Article, Illustration1094 1967-06-21 16 CHIA POTEIK - BID FOR PRIVATE ENTERPRISE IN A TREMENDOUS TRANSFORMATION By CHIA POTEIK gINGAPORE. June 15. A preview of the tremendous transformation that will be brought about in various parts of Singapore during the next three .Years was given today by the Minister for1,094 words
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Article124 1967-06-21 16 IT UANTAN, June 15.— IV More than $14 million will be spent on education in Pahang under the First Malaysia Plan. The Chief Education Officer. Inche Ha.il Lokman bln Musa, said this here during a briefing with the Minister of Education. Incite Mohamcd Khlr124 words
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Article, Illustration1786 1967-06-21 17 PAY TWO OF THE DEBATE ON THE KING’S SPEECH KUALA LUMPUR, J une 17 I MP today called for a full investigation into the affairs of the Federation of Malaya Government Officers Co-operative Housing Society and asked for an immediate freezing of1,786 words
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MALAYAN SHARE MARKET REVIEW
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2277 1967-06-21 18 From Our Market Correspondent THERE was less activity on the Stock ExA change last week after the excitement of the previous period stimulated by the Middle East fighting fell away. Turnover as reported through the two trading rooms of the Stock Exchange fell from 4,652,0002,277 words
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Article44 1967-06-21 18 PENANO, June 18—The Propnet Mohamed's Birthday Celebrations Commui.ee here has allotted $4OO for feasts at the Penang Muslim Orphanage and the Pnlau TB and leper camps on Tuesday. A soecial prayer service writ Of held in the Kapltan Mosque tomorrow.44 words
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Article38 1967-06-21 18 /\N the free aiahang* mar bet in Hon* v/ Kong yesterday the US. Dellar was quoted at 6.83 for T.T. aim 5.811 for cash. ttailint was quoted st 16.10 sod an* Iasi sf geld at 275*38 words
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Article32 1967-06-21 18 RI’BBKR TIN (per lb), (per picul), lane I*. 58% cU. 1884 47% 13. 57% ots. |6ot».ft(* 14. 57*4 r*g. $888.13% 15. 57% eta. $609.12 18. 57% cts. $811.25 17. 8808.7532 words
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Article50 1967-06-21 18 Current Halt Total for Total fot payment payable thr year previous year M Containers 174% July 26 174% Killing hall Tin 70% July 30 100% 120% Rradwall (FMbj 16 2/3% July 28 16 2/3% Kullm 2% June 30 64% 7% he bah Tiauitor 40% July 20 50 50%50 words
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Article45 1967-06-21 18 TKLUK ANSON. June 18—About 2.000 people took part in a candlelight procession through the town last night to celebrate the feast of St. Anthony, patron saint of St. Anthony’g Church here The procession was led by cadets of the St John Ambulance Brigade.45 words
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Article49 1967-06-21 18 IPOH, June 18—About 5,000 Muslims in Ipnn and the nearby today took part in a procession to celebrate the birthday of Prophet Mohamed A rally wa* held later in the Sexolah Latehan Wanlta. Among the speakers was the Mentri Besar of Perak, Dato Ahmad bin Said.49 words
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Article42 1967-06-21 18 PARTI BUNTAR. June 16—Top PMIP officials from Keiuntan will address a rally here, organised bv the party’s Krlan Laut branch, or Saturday night Among the speakers grill be Dato Haji Mohamed Asrl bin Ma.il Muria the Mentri Besar of Kelaritan.42 words
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438 1967-06-21 18 ACTIVITY during the week on thf Rubber Market was overall less vigorous than during the Middle Eastern blitzkrieg of the previous week report H.C.B. Co. Ltd In their current review Nevertheless the totally unexpected windfall from the OS.A over the week-end announcing that releases438 words
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Article82 1967-06-21 18 /’HINES Prague* Ixahanga, m«a* L pot*, neon art*** eor alaut vaa» toroay. Cacanut *Ht bulk *47! aellera. drum $50* aellera Casta: slued tf.o b.) looao June' July UK/Cont 620* B. p*ae*r- Muntok white 8145 eellata Bar. wak white $142* aellera special Sarawak black 1*7* aellera. l.arr.pong black 1107*82 words
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Article78 1967-06-21 18 •I MS Association at Banka In Malay ala made these change* In lie rate* to merchants yesterday tall rat** to 6100): United Slat**! Buying TT 83 11/14. airmail OD 32 13/16. BO d/at. <3* credit bills. 33 »/16 trade bills. Canada: Buying TT 35 1, airmail OH 35*.78 words
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Article, Illustration761 1967-06-21 19 SINGAPORE, June 17 pOUR Singapore and Malaysian politicians agree that there should be an integration of the multi-racial peoples into a united nation both in Singapore and Malaysia, but differed on the manner in which this should be achieved. They gave761 words
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292 1967-06-21 19 .—L. A [{UALA LUMPUR, June 17. —i'lus evening at the Dewan Tun 1>..) Ismail, Uu&it Nanas, the Kuaia Lumpur Symphony Orchestra. unhapp.ly silent lor some 15 years, s aged a triumphant to the musical life of the capital city. Re-forming and recruiting ihe.—L. A - 292 words
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299 1967-06-21 19 KUALA LUMPUR, June 17. THE Indian Foreign Minister. Mr M. C. Chagla. has promised to send details of his proposed Council of Asia to embrace all countries in Asia regardless of political ideologies. Tengku Abdul Rahman told the Dewan Ra’ayat today The299 words
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Article41 1967-06-21 19 KUALA LUMPUR. June 17—The Tariff Ach lsory Board will hold a further of public inquiries l on the appropriate rates of 1jty on commodities In Malaysia Items trrlude groundnuts industrial perfumes copper wire, aluminium wire and cables41 words
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467 1967-06-21 20 LEE SIEW ENG - By LEE SIEW ENG KUALA LUMPUR, June 15.—Price tars do not mean price control—and the wholesalers and retailers know this as was evident from the range of prices on the tags d.sPiayed. The price for one particular grade of rice ranged from467 words
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Article74 1967-06-21 20 KUALA LUMPUR. June 15 The Churches of Christ of Malaysia will sponsor a “Journey Through the Bible'' campaign by the Rev. M.F. McKnight. a bibb lecturer who is on a world tour. The nine-day campaign, whicn will begin on Aug. 5, will be held at the74 words
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Article53 1967-06-21 20 PENANG, June 15 The reiiuiidi Otrectm ol the Bmisi) Council Mr Maicuim Daiziei en .oday with ms family for b»g and «fter laving served here for 'our year* Mr Liaiuei will later take up nis new appointment a* the coun Cil's regional representative in '.ahore53 words
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Article54 1967-06-21 20 BEREMBAN. June 15 The Vang dl-Pertuan Besar of Negri Scmbi'an. the four Ruling Chiefs (Undangs of Sungei UJong. Jelebu. Rembau and Johol) and the Tengku Besar of Tampin. will be among the 5.000 people who will attend prayers at the mosque on Monday on the occasion of the54 words
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Article182 1967-06-21 20 KANGAR, June 17. A large crowa, wmch inciuued cue rtaja ol Perns, Minister TengKu Aoaul Raiunan ana Men in Hesar Tan Sn Sneikn Amnad Din Mohd Hassan braved the rain to see Selangor wnip Perils 3—o in a Malaysia Cup soccer match at the new Stadium182 words
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Article226 1967-06-21 20 l/UALA LUMPUR, June IT Nashatar Singh. Asian and Seap Games Javelin gold medallist, won two more events at the Police Depot annual athletic meet at Gurney Road today Yesterday he won the jave tin with a record 68.80 metres throw and today added the shot put and226 words
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705 1967-06-21 20 IPOH, June 17 gALASIAH JAFFAR today became the new strong-arm girl in Perak athletics. Competing in me iwo-day Perak AAA Central zone championships here, Saiasiah set a new State and zone record for the women’s shot putt with a throw of 9.06m705 words
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Article206 1967-06-21 20 ERLAND ROPS, Denmark’s All Lngianu cnampion and lno»**a» Cap captain, gained hw first Malaysian success yesterday when he won the Open men’s singles* title at Ipoh. Ha eliminated Malaysia's Yew Cheng Hoe by 18-13, 15-2 In the semifinals in the morning and went on to beat206 words