The Straits Budget, 17 January 1968
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Title Section41 1968-01-17 1 The Straits Budget THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES MALAYSIA’S NATIONAL NEWSPAPER REGISTERED AT THE G.P O. U.K. AS A NEWSPAPER SERIES 796. KUALA LUMPUR, JANUARY 17, 1968. Price 40 Cents (Malaya) or 1 Shilling KDN 3110 MC (P) 0035.41 words
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Article321 1968-01-17 2 JOHN EDE - JOHN EDE Singapore as we have been rather painfully, or should I say damply, conscious of the weather recently, perhaps a few of the 1967 statistics kept at Mandai Road for the Meteorological Department may be of interest. Needless to say, 1967 was a321 words
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Article138 1968-01-17 2 T. 8. GORE - T. 8. GORE Penang lIY answer to the “knockers" of M.S.A. As a rrequent traveller with M.SA. 1 have nothing but praise for the company. Even in cases of delays etc. they have always been courteous and very explanatory in the reasons and most passengers. are138 words
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Article149 1968-01-17 2 YAP NENG CHEW - YAP NENG CHEW f. Director of Public Works Singapore I REFER to the letter regarding a Zebra crossing at Thomson Road near the Home For The Aged. A traffic count was taken on Dec. 19 In front Of the Home, near the existing traffic sign boards.149 words
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Article93 1968-01-17 2 L.C. H - L.C.H Singapore VUILL Dr. Heldt not accept facts, and retire from his dispute with the MSA with as much grace as he could save? The facts of the case are so clear. First. It has been established beyond any doubt that Dr. Heldt had broken a government regulation.93 words
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368 1968-01-17 2 KHAW MONO HUA - KHAW MONO HUA Kota Bhara I REFER to your report of the poor’ results of the L.C.E. 1967. But we can hardly compare the result of the 1966 examination with the 1967 L. School candidates represent the majority of the candidates taking the L.C.E. each368 words
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473 1968-01-17 2 T. M. ATTWORD - T. M. ATTWORD Manager Chartered Bank Singapore IN connection with recent events concerning a possible accelerated withdrawal of British forces from Malaysia and Singapore Mr. Stafford Noruncote, who is the President of the Malaysia-Singa. pore Commercial Association, London and also the Chief General473 words
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Article104 1968-01-17 2 T. A. SIMON - T. A. SIMON Singapore MlBB Jean Liang and her party could have avoided their misfortune In the Jungle If they carried a box of CONFETTI with the other necessary things. A Jungle track always misleads you. From the time one enters Into a Jungle, if little104 words
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Article50 1968-01-17 2 PART-TIME - PART-TIME Singapore AM a part-time student reading for the examinations of an overseas accountancy Institutes. I am more than lfi years 6 months but less than 30 years of age. Could the Minlsify of Interior and Defence clarify whether I have to register on Monday. Jan. 15 for National Service?50 words
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Article646 1968-01-17 3 —Straits Times. January 11 The Commonwealth Secretary has been a little more reassuring in Sydney, on his way to New Zealand, than he was in Kuala Lumpur or Singapore. While there is no great change in the substance of his comments, Mr. Thomson has brought—Straits Times. January 11 - 646 words
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Article372 1968-01-17 3 —Straits limes, January 8 This morning Inche Khir Johari, the Malaysian Education Minister, will get in touch with all Chief Education Officers to discuss what must be done about last year’s disconcerting Lower Certificate of Education examination results. He will give his decision on Thursday or Friday. The—Straits limes, January 8 - 372 words
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Article348 1968-01-17 3 —Straits Times, January 9 The warmth of the welcome Malaysia extends to President Marcos and his wife today will be plain for all to see, dictated not by protocol alone but also by respect for a leader who represents a friendly South-East Asian neighbour. Ever since diplomatic relations—Straits Times, January 9 - 348 words
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Article348 1968-01-17 3 —Straits Times, January 10 There are many areas of development on which Singapore's planners have set their sights but few offer more exciting possibilities than proposals to establish a servicing and repair centre for international shipping. A firm of consultants has been asked by Britain, under technical aid,—Straits Times, January 10 - 348 words
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Article322 1968-01-17 3 —Straits Times, January 11 Addressing a teachers conference on Tuesday, Singapore’s Minister for Education made the point by no means for the first time that the “greatest challenge” in teacher education today Is to make the teacher conscious of the special role he is expected to play. This—Straits Times, January 11 - 322 words
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Article339 1968-01-17 3 —Straits Times, January 12 On paper Kuala Lumpur’s new traffic system, introduced early this morning, looks good. The roundabout routes of the past decade, a main cause of the congestion that afflicts the town centre, have been largely abolished and drivers can head much more directlv for their—Straits Times, January 12 - 339 words
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Article234 1968-01-17 4 —Straits Times, January 12 When, if ever, do pupils firmly decide what they want to do when they leave school? 1 here are probably as many answers as there are children, which is another way of saying that the question does not receive nearly the attention it—Straits Times, January 12 - 234 words
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Article582 1968-01-17 4 —Straits Times. January 13 Malaysia’s ties of friendship with the Philippines have 1 been greatly strengthened by the visit of President Marcos and his gracious lady. We are dose neighbours, facing common problems, who must woik together for the common good. The President came here with the—Straits Times. January 13 - 582 words
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Article416 1968-01-17 4 -Straits Times. January 13 Economic development boards are not normally associated with the promotion of culture. The disclosure, therefore, by Dr. Goh Keng Swee the other day that Singapore's EDB has been asked to consider the setting up of "supporting industries” with a use for the creativity of-Straits Times. January 13 - 416 words
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Article648 1968-01-17 4 —Straits Times, January 15 For Malaysia every year is a record budget year, and noone expected 1968 to be an exception. The expenditure estimates, published at the week-end, total $1,932 million. 1 an increase of not quite $lO4 million over the 1967 estim- ates and well—Straits Times, January 15 - 648 words
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Article48 1968-01-17 4 SINGAPORE, Jan. 14. The Political Secretary to the Ministry of Culture, Inche Mohamcd Ghaznli Ismail, left for West Germanv last night on a threewcclc official visit. He said at the airport that during Ills st ty he would study the (irvclonmcnt of mass media48 words
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Article, Illustration291 1968-01-17 5 V.K. CHIN: Kuala - By V.K. CHIN: Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 7 MALAYSIA and Britain today completed here the first round of talks, which lasted 90 minutes, on defence arrangements and economic aid following the coming withdrawal of British troops from the region. Both Tun Abdul Razak, who291 words
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336 1968-01-17 5 Asked if economic aid was discussed, he replied: “Defence includes everything as this affects the economic position as well. “In order to pay for defence. we got to have a strong and stable economy. “I have nothing to say now because the talks will336 words
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Article48 1968-01-17 5 SINOAPORE, Jan. 9 The Singapore Customs and Excise Department collected a total of $187.7 million last year $1.3 million more than In 1966. Biggest revenue earner was petroleum, which yielded $54.1 million. Others: tobacco ($47.1 million) liquors ($43.5 million) and Imported sugar ($12.1 million).48 words
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189 1968-01-17 5 SINGAPORE, Jan. 7. For Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, it was perhaps the most pleasant task he had performed in a long while when he teed-off to open the new ninehole golf course at the Naval Base this morning. It was189 words
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Article34 1968-01-17 5 SEOAMAT. Jan. 7. Inche Yahil bln Mohamed, Assistant Replanting Officer, Johore North, will be transferred to Muar. He will be replaced by Mr. Ong Boon How. from the Replanting Office, Malacca34 words
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Article38 1968-01-17 5 PENANG. Jan. 7. The Penang State Information Officer. Mr. P. Ramasamy, will leave for Britain next week to attend a three-mont cours at the Central Office of Information. London, under a Colombo Plan technical aid scheme.38 words
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Article, Illustration412 1968-01-17 6 BILL CAMPBELL - By BILL CAMPBELL: Singapore, Jan. 7 SINGAPORE is stepping up preparations to handle the 200,000-ton-plus tankers increasingly coming into operation on principal ocean routes. The Shell Group here has Just received the go-ahead from its London head office412 words
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353 1968-01-17 6 Manhattan which was here in January last year. The first of the mammoth tankers Just completed forBhell In Japanese shipyards the Macoma—will soon be passing through Singapore waters. The Macoma. built by Ishlkawajlma Heavy Industries at Yokohama, will stop briefly here In353 words
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Article51 1968-01-17 6 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 7, Two top police officers will leave here on Jan. 10 for Australia on a six-month course under the Colombo Plan. They are Deputy Superintendents Mohamed YusofT bin Kasaim. Deputy CPO of Malacca, and Abdul Majid bln Din. adjutant at the Police Depot51 words
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Article, Illustration215 1968-01-17 6 MAGDALENE LUM - Qy MAGDALENE LUM Kuala lumpur, Jan. 7. —Mr. Donald Cameron, 27, second youngest Australian MP, wants to make one point clear: Age does not matter in politics. “It’s wbat you are worth that counts,*’ Mr. Cameron told me when I Interviewed215 words
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Article79 1968-01-17 6 PENANO, Jan. 7.—Mr Teh Cheng Lim was installed as president of the Penang Jaycee» at a dinner and dance at the Chinese Swimming Club, Tajong Bungali, last night. The vice-presidents are Inche Hassati TaJudin and Mr lokc Kee Kai; Secretary. Mr. Eddie 00l Cheng Hock, and79 words
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Article, Illustration100 1968-01-17 6 A NANYANG University undergraduate. Miss Annie Chew Ann Kheng, 21. (above), who will leave for the United States on Jan. 9 to sample the American way of life under the Far East student leadership project of the US. Department of State. Miss100 words
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Article, Illustration1148 1968-01-17 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 1 1 PRESIDENT Marcos today made an eloquent plea for the evolvement of a regional plan for development in the economic, educational and cultural spheres among South-East Asian countries. Towards this end. he proposed the convening of a South-EastStraits Times picture. - 1,148 words
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126 1968-01-17 7 l/UCHING, Jan. 10.—An Italian journalist. Soldi Fioring. was drowned when his speedboat hit a submerged log in the Sungel Rejang near Pulau Kerto. in the Sibu district, on the evening of Jan. 6 Fioring it was not disclosed which paper or organisation he represented had126 words
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Article27 1968-01-17 7 PENANG. Jan. 12— The Anglican Bishop ot Singapore and Malaysia the Rt. Rev. Chiu Ban It. will pay a tluee-day visit to Penang next week.27 words
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241 1968-01-17 8 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 8. THOUSANDS of tourists visiting Singapore are bypassing Malaysia because of the need for entry visas, the Japanese manager of International Tours Centre, Mr. M. Ogata, said today. On his second visit here, Mr. Ogata said: More than 30,000 tourists a241 words
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89 1968-01-17 8 KUALA LUMPUR. Jan. B,—An assistant controller in the Export Commodities Division of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Inche Sulaiman bin Abdul Manan, left here today for a two-year course at the International Institute of Public Administration in Paris. Inche Sulaiman will take courses89 words
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148 1968-01-17 8 808 NG - By 808 NG Kuala lumpur, Jan. 8. Mr. R. Ramani, Malaysia’s former permanent representative at the United Nations, is expected to be appointed legal adviser to the Cabinet a specially created post. Although no official confirmation was available, it is believed Mr. Ramani,148 words
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Article16 1968-01-17 8 KULIM, Jan. 7—Mr. K. Rengasamy, District Information Officer here, has been transferred to Malacca.16 words
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318 1968-01-17 8 l/'OTA KINABALU, 1V Jan. B,—Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, who arrived here today after a 48-hour visit to Singapore, will visit his old haunts in Sarawak. The British diplomat said he would be sailing up the Rejang and Belaga rivers “to meet old friends” when318 words
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Article22 1968-01-17 8 KUALA LUMPUR. Jan. 8 The Chief Minister of Sabah, Tun Mustapha, left for home today after a four-day visit here.22 words
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Article, Illustration167 1968-01-17 8 'TAIPING, Jan. 7.—Ma- laysia is seeking a loan of $lOO million from the World Bank to establish vocational, agricultural and technical schools in the country. This was disclosed here yesterday by the Minister of Education, Inche Mohamed Khir Johari. He was not optimistic,167 words
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Article, Illustration311 1968-01-17 8 Kuching, Jan. 8. The Sarawak Museum journal has denied ‘Tumours in a small circle outside Sarawak” about its former curator, Mr. Tom Harrisson. The rumours: That Mr. Harrisson sent papers and properties belonging to the museum to the United States and elsewhere “for his311 words
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Article53 1968-01-17 8 BRUNEI TOWN, Jan 8. Brunei’s acting Mentri Besar, Dato Pengiran Haji Yusof, announced tonight that the coronation of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah would be held on Aug. 1. According to Brunei custom six months must elapse after the announcement of the coronation. he added, but this law53 words
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Article, Illustration216 1968-01-17 9 MARGARET WEE - B, MARGARET WEE Kuala lumpur. Jan 8— A two year promise Via kept today as five teenage artists opened their first Joint exhibition at the British Council Hall in Jalan Blull. Two years ago. two boys and three girls—Kee Choon Sing. Ching Ata. Ho Soo216 words
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131 1968-01-17 9 'I'ANJONC; KARANG. Jan. 8 The Central Government has allocated $3O million for various Mara projects this year. This is the biggest sum ever to he given to Mara. Its chairman. Inche Ghafar bin Baba. disclosed this today when he presented a cheque for131 words
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Article37 1968-01-17 9 SEREMBAN. Jan 7.—Major P.G. Hicks, of the Royal Artillery.’ will take over as Public Relations Olflcci at the headquarters ol the 17 Division. Malaya District Rasah Camp, from Major C.M.J. Chambers, from Jan. 12.37 words
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299 1968-01-17 9 SINGAPORE, Jan 7 j THE leader of the Labour Party of Malta Mr. Dominic MintofT, has Riven four reasons why he feels Singapore is in a more fortunate position than Malta in blunting the economic effects of British troops299 words
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189 1968-01-17 9 KI’ALA LI MPI R. .lan. 8 The views of the Malaysian Ambassador to the United States. Tan Sri Ong Yoke Lin. on the Vietnam issue have been written into the l .S. Congressional Record in an article entitled "What is at Stake in189 words
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Article68 1968-01-17 9 SINGAPORE. Jan. B—Singapore and Malaysia will be among 14 countries sending delegates to an Asian trade union economic eonlerence ui New Delhi this month Organised by the Asian Regional Organisation ol the International Confederation ol Free Trade Unions the six-dav conference opening on Jan 24 will68 words
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162 1968-01-17 9 Kuala lumpur. Jan. B.—The Iranian Ambassador to Thailand and Malaysia, Dr. M. Marzban. arrived here from Bangkok today to make final arrangements for the State visit next week of the Shah of Iran and his Empress. Th Shah and Empress will arrive162 words
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Article53 1968-01-17 9 SINGAPORE. Jan. 8 —Telephone .service between Singapore and Medan Is now available. the Government announced today. The hours of service are from 11.30 am to 2.30 p m daily except Sundays The charges are the same as tor calls to Indonesia. Pull particulars are available from the53 words
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Article, Illustration264 1968-01-17 10 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 9. 'fHE vitality and stamina of Malaysians have impressed the director of one of the world's largest medical research institutes. He Is Dr. Maurice L. Talnter, who is here to hold discussions with local doctors and physicians on the elimination264 words
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Article, Illustration145 1968-01-17 10 THE Singapore team, led by Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. meeting the British team at City Hall on Jan. to discuss new proposals on withdrawal talks which led eventually to Mr. George Thomson, Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs, inviting the Prime Minister to London tor weekend145 words
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Article63 1968-01-17 10 gRUNEI TOWN, Jan. 9, Mr. Malcolm MacDonald. former British Commissioner-General In South-East Asia, arrived here today from Kota Kinabalu on a three-day visit. He will meet Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and his father, Sir Omar All Salfuddin an old friend —on Jan. 11 at the Istana Istana.63 words
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218 1968-01-17 10 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 9. pHE Department of Immigration here has sent a cable to Japan to inquire into the allegation made by a Japanese tourist yesterday that tourists were by-passing Malaysia because of the difficulty in obtaining a visa. The tourist. Mr.218 words
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85 1968-01-17 10 pENANG, Jan. 13.—Two dental nurses from Hong Kong and one from Nigeria are among 35 graduates who will receive certliicates from the Minister of Health, Inche Bahaman bln Samsudln, on Jan. 13. Six dental technicians will also graduate the same day. The Minister will85 words
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Article46 1968-01-17 10 KUAI.A LUMPUR. Jan 7,—A Joint urt exhibition by Mr Chlng Atu, Mr. Chong Kwal Kuen. Mr. Ho 800 Choo. Mr. Kee Choon Sing and Mr See Sicw Choo will be held at British Council in Jalan Bluff here from tomorrow to Jan. 11.46 words
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Article, Illustration427 1968-01-17 11 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 9. THE Dean of Medicine, Professor T. J. Danaraj, today described the Teaching Hospital's primary objective as the elimination of all possible barriers in order to make patients welcome. He was explaining in an hour-long Press conference the introduction of427 words
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283 1968-01-17 11 IPOH, Jan. 9. With 1 just five States visited and eight more to go, the Minister of Local Government and Housing, Mr. Khaw Kai Boh, has already approved low-cost housing schemes costing an estimated $12 million This Is three-quarters of283 words
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Article67 1968-01-17 11 PENANO, Jan 9.—The State Youth Council is sponsoring a talk on blood transfusion at the Civics Centre, Street, at 4.30 p.m. on Jan. 13. to impress on the young the importance of this form of public service. The talk will be given by the supervisor of67 words
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209 1968-01-17 11 JOHORE BAHRU, Jan. 9. yHE Sultan of Johore yesterday hoped that the opening of the new Fraser and Neave factory here would further contribute towards the development of friendship between Malaysia and Singapore. He was speaking at the official opening of the $1.2209 words
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Article44 1968-01-17 11 IPOH, Jan. 9.—Hong Kong's A-Go-Go king Ollie Kwan and actress Miss Soo Tsing arrived here today for a nine-day personal stage appearance at the Ruby Theatre, in conjunction with their films: “White Swan" and “Pink Bomb”, both in Mandarin.44 words
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158 1968-01-17 11 PENANG. Tues. A councillor, Mr. Toh Boon Kooi, has written to the Chief Minister, Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee, explaining why he walked out of the Penang Island Rural District Council last month. In his letter, Mr. Toh an Independent, said that the chairman158 words
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213 1968-01-17 11 ‘ls Govt diversifying reserves?’ —Nair Kuala lumpur, jan. B.—Mr. C. V. Devan Nair (DAP Bungsar), who has submitted $7 questions, will ask the Finance Minister what steps he has taken, consequent upon the devaluation of sterling, to diversify Malaysia’s reserves. Another question will ask the Minister what action he has213 words
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739 1968-01-17 12 808 NG - By 808 NG PRESIDENT Marcos of the Philippines flew in today for a four-day visit to find out—in his own words“how to build together the high road to peace and prosperity.” He739 words
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126 1968-01-17 12 RCALA LI’MPUR, Jan. 8 “Operation. Goodwill” launched by the Ministry of Health last year was a big success, the Minister of Health, Inche Bahaman bin Samsuddin said here today. since the beginning of the operation aimed at closer understanding beween the staff and the public126 words
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Article79 1968-01-17 12 J I’ALA LUMPI R, Jan. 9.—An exchange f decorations took ilace between the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and President Marcos at the Istana Negara this evening. President Marcos conferred the Order of Sikatuna (Raja) on the King and the Order of Sikatuna (Golden Heart) on79 words
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Article35 1968-01-17 12 KOTA KINABALU. Jan 10 The Indonesian Government trade representative, Mr. R Martono Soekastowo arrived here today to set up offices in Tawau- on the east coast, for trade between Sab.ih and hi» country.35 words
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272 1968-01-17 12 'T'ELUK ANSON, Jan. 1 io.— The Minister of Local Government and Housing, Mr. Khaw Kai Boh. has urged elected representatives of the Opposition to take part in discussions on the Government’s $17.5 million crash low-cost housing programme. He made this call272 words
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Article93 1968-01-17 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 The Lincoln Cultural Centre here will hold a panel discussion on the subject "Is citizenship education necessary?" on Jan. 12 at 730 d in. in the centre's lecture hall at the Lokc Yew Building The participants include Dr John E. Lynch, visiting93 words
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667 1968-01-17 13 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 10 TENGKU Abdul Rahman said today that the Philippines and Malaysia must sink their differences to achieve a fuller and better life for their peoples and others in this region. Speaking at a State banquet for President and Mrs.667 words
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223 1968-01-17 13 R. CHANDRAN - By R. CHANDRAN: Singapore, Jan. 10 "THE devaluation of sterling will be an import1 ant topic at the three-day conference of Japan’s top economists In East Asia which began here today. The chairman of the conference. Mr. Fumlshiko Suzuki, of the Economic Bureau223 words
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124 1968-01-17 13 CINGAPORE. Jan. 10—The National Trades Union Congress is sending a two-man fact finding mission to Malta to compile the exact terms of compensation which the British Government awarded to civilian employees of the British Services there following troop withdrawals. The mission will124 words
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Article31 1968-01-17 13 KUALA LUMPUR. Jan. 10,— The Prime Minister, Tengku Abdul Rahman, has sent a congratulatory message to Mr John Gorton on his being elected the Prime Minister of Australia.31 words
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Article31 1968-01-17 13 IPOH, Jan. 10.—Twa new lawyers. Mr. Chandran Nair and Mr A. Maridass. were called to the bar. before Mr Justice Chang, in the High Court here today.31 words
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137 1968-01-17 13 K. LUMPUR, Jan. 10 PRESIDENT Marcos and Tengku Abdul Rahman held exploratory talks today to find a common basis for closer co-operation. The 30-minute meeting was held at Istana Tetamu, where President and Mrs. Marcos are staying. The talks were later continued in the Cabinet137 words
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186 1968-01-17 13 PENANG, Jan. 10 AT least five sundry traders in Sungei Pinang and Glugor have no funds with which to re-open their shops, which were burnt down or looted during the recent disturbances in Penang. Disclosing this today, Mr. Cheah Hock Seng, chairman186 words
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Article, Illustration82 1968-01-17 14 THE main table at the 1 Royal banquet at Wie Istana Negara on the night of Jan. 9. From left, the Raja Permaisuri Agong, President Marcos, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Mrs. Marcos, Tengku Ab- dul Rahman and Toll 'Puan Raha. \mong82 words
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Article, Illustration632 1968-01-17 14 808 NG - Only 7 per cent up? I just can’t believe it —Marcos By 808 NG: Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 10 PRESIDENT Marcos today described Malaysia’s economic stability since independence as her greatest achievement.” He made this remark when he was told by Tun Abdul Razak during a briefing at the National Operations632 words
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Article476 1968-01-17 15 MARGARET WEE - By MARGARET WEE LUMPUR, Jan. 10. Mrs. Imelda Marcos, the First Lady of the Philippines, entered the second day of her State visit to Malaysia with such a tight schedule that she hardly had time to change into appropriate outfits. She started today476 words
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120 1968-01-17 15 Kuala lumpur, Jan. 10. —Tengku Abdul Rahman and President Marcos today wished Australia’s new Prime Minister, Mr. John Gorton, “the best of luck.” Both Malaysia and the Philippines look forward to the same co-opera-tion they had previously with Australia, they said.120 words
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124 1968-01-17 15 SINGAPORE, Jan. 9. Singaporeans have been urged to discard a “sitting on the fence attitude” and take a greater interest in affairs relating to the welfare of Singapore as a whole. Inche Ahmad Haji Taff, chairman of the Singapore Malays National Organisation124 words
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Article70 1968-01-17 15 KUCHING, Jan. 10.—The Sarawak United People’s Party today disclaimed connections with Cheung Kat Cheung. a former paid propaganda and education secretary of its Miri branch, who was captured in a hideout in Sarawak’s Fourth Division, on Jan. 2. The chairman of the party. Mr. Ong Kee Hul.70 words
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2337 1968-01-17 15 JACKIE SAM - By JACKIE SAM: Singapore, Jan. 9 LEE KUAN YEW will leave this weekend for talks with Mr. Harold Wilson, on new pro|X)sals for withdrawal of British forces here. The talks will be held at Chequers, weekend home of the British Prime2,337 words
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Article191 1968-01-17 16 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 11. ABDUL RAHMAN has turned down an appeal by Singapore’s Premier, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, for support of his protest mission to London over the accelerated Bri- tish troop withdrawal The appeal letter from Mr. Lee was handed to the Prime Minister191 words
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Article33 1968-01-17 16 SEREMBAN. Jun 10 The Scremban Town Council has raised the education rate by one per cent to thrre-and-a-half per cent to meet the Central Government's request for $164,000 this year.33 words
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Article28 1968-01-17 16 KUANTAN, Jan. 10. The Sultan of Pahang, accompanied by the Tengku Mahkota and the Tengku Bcndahara. will visit the Royal Malaysian Air Force Base here tomorrow.28 words
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242 1968-01-17 16 pENANG, Jan. 11. The leader ot the United Democratic Party, Dr. Lim Chong Eu, said today members of the Opposition would readily cooperate with the Government in its $17.5 million crash programme for low-cost housing—if they were invited. Dr. Lim MP lor242 words
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108 1968-01-17 16 URUNEI TOWN. Jan. 11.— 1 “Imagine meeting you here!" said a surprised Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, the former British Com-missioner-General lor South-East Asia, on meeting his elder brother Alistair (faring camera) when he got off his plane here. “How did you know I was108 words
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148 1968-01-17 17 KANGAR, Jan. 8. The Minister of Local Government and Housing, Mr. Khaw Kai Boh. said yesterterday that he was happy to note that non-Malays in Perlis h*\d been allowed to apply for low-cost houses in Malay reserve areas. “Thi* is an example148 words
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Article, Illustration235 1968-01-17 17 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 7 TWO Vietnamese sisters, now studying at the 1 University of Malaya, are facing a language problem. They, however, do not consider this a setback in their education. Born and educated in Cambodia, the Ngo sisters— Margaret, 23235 words
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162 1968-01-17 17 OENANG, Jan. 12. 1 The State Government has earmarked 27 acres of land in Prai for a proposed industrial training institute which the Central Government plans to establish there. Disclosing this today, the Minister of Labour. Mr. V. Mantckavasagam, told a Press162 words
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204 1968-01-17 17 u A L A LUMPUR, v Jan. 9.—Seventeen Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers, including four girls, arrived yesterday for a two-year term of duty to assist In Malaysia's d e v e 1 o p m ent programme. Two of the girls, both nurses.204 words
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Article63 1968-01-17 17 PENANG, Jan. B.—The Slate Islamic Council today denied reports last week that three unauthorised men had collected fitrah (religious tithes» Jn Permatang Beiman village. North Province Wellesley. “The local parish committee lias carried out investigations, and is satisfied that no unauthorised people had collected any fitrah63 words
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Article63 1968-01-17 17 KUAI A LUMPUR, Jan. 12 Tun (Di.t Ismail bin Dato Abdul Rahman, the former Minister of Home Affairs, has been elected president of the newlyfermed Society. Dr. C. K. Cheah and Dr. John Sutter were elected vicepresidents. They will he formally Installed at an inaugural meeting63 words
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MALAYAN SHARE MARKET REVIEW
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2061 1968-01-17 18 From Our Market Correspondent JT was a case of sagging prices on the Stock Exchange of Malaysia and Singapore last week with a reduced turnover as the result of a disinclination to enter into new commitments at the present time. In the five full2,061 words
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Article31 1968-01-17 18 R1BBKR TIN (per lb.) (per picul). Jan. 8. 48% rts. 1565.25 41% els. $559.09 10. 487a cts. $561.00 11. 49% Cts. $561.87• i 12. 48% cts. $561.00 13. $560.5031 words
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Article48 1968-01-17 18 (Managin' Prices) First Malayan 2 31 xd Second Malayan 1.95 xd Third Malayan 1.08 The Commerce Ind. .88 .97 The Saving Fund .92 1.01 Mai. Invest Fund 1.00 1.10 First Hong Kong .80 .85* Second Hong Kong .55 .39* Sterling Commodity 4M 4/11 (♦Hong Kong currency).48 words
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Article40 1968-01-17 18 'I’ME Astaciatisn of Banks In Malaysia 4 made these change* in Its rate* to merchants on Saturday (all rates to $100). Soiling TT or OD roady: West Germany 1304 Netherlands 1174: Francs 1001: Italy ***** and Nnrseay 233.40 words
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Article37 1968-01-17 18 ON the free exchange market In Hong Kong yesterday the U.I. Oollar was quoted at 8.07 for T.T. and 8 04} for cash. Stirling was quoted at 14.47 and •ns fact *f gold af 249),37 words
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Article44 1968-01-17 18 Jan. 8. Jan. 9. Jan. 19. Jan. 11. Jan. 12. Jan. 13. Industrials- 123.98 123 98 123.23 122.72 122 32 122.49 sxr 's-B *aa *8« ‘ss ‘as *as t S rubbrrs; 102.60 102 00 102.60 ><*««, U«2 1(»1 Dec. 30. 1966 100.44 words
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Article35 1968-01-17 18 Current Date Total for Total for payment payable the year previous year Wilkinson Process 10% t J&n. 27 22Mt% K. Kampar 7'id. Feb. 14 3s. lHd. 6s. Relating 16% 30% 35% t Interim35 words
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440 1968-01-17 18 IN the three weeks since their last report there were only eleven working day due to holidays, and during that time the market fell from 5i cents to a low of 48J cents for January shipment over seven consecutive trading days before checking and levelling440 words
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Article60 1968-01-17 18 THE Atacslatlan af Banks in Malaysia made these changes In Its rates to merchants yesterday (all rates to $100): United States: Buying TT 321, airmail OD 33. 90 d/st. 33$ credit bills. 33 13/16 trade bills. Selling TT cr OD raady: United States 325; West Germany 1301; Netherlands60 words
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Article47 1968-01-17 18 (Managers' Prlcs») First Malayan 2.31 xd Second Malayan 1.0ft xd Third Malayan 1.08 The Commerce Ind. .0« .97 The Saving Fund... .92 1.01 Mai. Invest. Fund 1.00 1.10 First Hong Kong... .80 .85» Second Hong Kong .53 .59* Sterling Commodity 4/2 4/9 (*Hong Kong currency)47 words
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Article44 1968-01-17 18 IPOH, Jan. 14,—Mr. L. Sarjeet Singh, a teacher, has been reelected president of the Junior Chamber of Ipoh, with Mr. Wong Mooi Fah and Mr. Santokh Singh as vice-presidents. Mr. Clarence Munesinghe hs secretary and Mr. Yap Kim Yin a* treasurer.44 words
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388 1968-01-17 19 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 11. THE Minister of Education, Inc he Mohamed Khir Johari, will tomorrow announce the fate of 43.000 15-year-olds who obtained Grade “B” and “C” in the recent LCE examination. A total of 83.000 candidates from fully-assisted schools388 words
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319 1968-01-17 19 ‘Speedier pull-out may be result of refusal to devalue SINGAPORE, Jan. 11. THE refusal of the Malaysian and Singapore governments to devalue the dollar may be the cause of British moves for a speedier withdrawal of its forces from the Far East. The Singapore representative of the Confederation of British319 words
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Article44 1968-01-17 19 KUALA LUMPUR, J»n. 11.— The manufacture of automobile bulbs Is to be declared a pioneer industry It was announced today Obtectlons to the proposal must be sent to the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Dr Llm Swee Aun, before Feb 1044 words
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Article40 1968-01-17 19 KUCHINO, Jan. 11. Seven volunteer teachers from New Zealand Including three women arrived here recently for a year’s service with schools here They will be posted to various Government secondary schools In all the five divisions.40 words
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427 1968-01-17 19 SINGAPORE, Jan. 11. gINGAPORE’S Defence Minister, Mr. Lim Kim San, today said Britain was “scuttling away very fast, leaving us very little time in which we can forge an efficient and effective armed force out of our young population.” But, he said,427 words
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160 1968-01-17 19 SINGAPORE, Jan. 11. The Singapore Government Medical and Dental Officers’ Association has posed several questions for the Government in connection with its intention to legalise abortion. Among the questions are: WILL the Government heed the individual doctor's pth'cal and religious objections? WILL a doctor be160 words
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124 1968-01-17 19 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 8. Jhe alliance between the oyal Malay Regiment and the Royal Australian Regiment, approved by the the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and Queen Elizabeth in October 1964, will be celebrated for the first time with a dinner at the Garrison Officers’ Mess at124 words
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Article, Illustration908 1968-01-17 20 Services again—and it's a knockout KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 13. gINGAPORE Joint Services, playing their eighth HMS Malay* Cup final in nine years, convincingly beat Malaysian Armed Forces by three goals and six tries (33 points) to nil on the Padang here this afternoon to score their fourth consecutive win in908 words
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Article49 1968-01-17 20 MANLA. Jan. 13 —The first Aslan women Invitational amateur golf championships open here on Monday with Japan. Formosa and the Philippines taking part. The competitors vie for team and Individual honours In the four-day. 72-hole tournament at Manila Oolf and Country Club course49 words
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225 1968-01-17 20 A TOTAL of 68 entries have been received to date for the $45,000 1968 Malaysian Open golf championship to be played over the Roytl Selangor Oolf Club course from March 7 to 10. prtoe money for the championship totals $48,000, $30,000 of which225 words
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Article43 1968-01-17 20 SINOAPORE. beat Royal Pahang 4-0 and 6-B In the first two chukkas of the Sultan of Perak's Cup polo competition in Ipoh yesterday In the Hussars Cup, Peiumg beat Selangor l-o and Mixed Grill drew 0-0 ntitu o—43 words