The Straits Budget, 22 May 1968
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Title Section40 1968-05-22 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 814. KUALA LUMPUR, MAY 22, 1968 Price 40 Cents (Malaya) or 1 Shilling: KDN 3110 MC (P) 0035.40 words
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Advertisement269 1968-05-22 1 INCREASE M CKCULATWH M 8 YEARS! Reflecting the countries’ consistent economic development the Straits Times has since 1957 soared from an average net sale of 80,683 per Issue during that year to 160,249 in October 1965, and is still rising! A continuous rise in income levels (from an estimated £465269 words
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285 1968-05-22 2 PARENT - PARENT Singapore MY son is a member of the school army cadet corps. When he was accepted into the corps I was asked to sign an indemnity form absolving the Ministry of Education from any liability should anything happen to him during his membership285 words
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Article57 1968-05-22 2 SHORT HAIR - SHORT HAIR Singapore I AM very proud that my son was called up for the National Service training He looks smart In uniform and cap. But when he takes off h s cap he looks stupid, with hair standing on end. There ought to be some relaxation or an57 words
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Article82 1968-05-22 2 LEONG SWEE YEW - LEONG SWEE YEW Penang riTHE argument offered X for changing the name of “Lover’s Isle’’ to something more mundane like “Fishermen’s Isle” is weak and unsound. Firstly it would be ridiculous to subject a renowned tourist objective to such a treatment Just because of82 words
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Article48 1968-05-22 2 A. E. F. BAIRD - A. E. F. BAIRD Singapore IMR. Ooh Cheng Teik (ST May 2) is absolutely correct in saying that, amongst others. France and Germany CAN help Malaysia But WILL they? Which countries outside of the Commonwealth came to her help when it was most needed —during confrontation?48 words
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Article56 1968-05-22 2 ENTHUSIASTS - ENTHUSIASTS Eil^ lohore Bahru WITH the re-appear-TT ance of badminton players like Ong Poh Llm, it does seem a good idea for the SB A to arrange exhibition matches involving Wong Peng Boon and other old timers We enthusiasts would very much like to enjoy once again the56 words
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Article104 1968-05-22 2 EVELYN TAN - EVELYN TAN Singapore (VO doubt the Incident reported in your paper of courting couples in cars being annoyed by alleged policemen deserves attention. However, here In Singapore the love making —to give It the mildest description —is nothing less than a scandal. It is most104 words
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233 1968-05-22 2 Dato (Dr.) S. Underwood - Dato (Dr.) S. Underwood Kuala Kangsar I REFER to the letter 1 “Padang Ren gas: Railway explains." by the acting chairman of the Malayan Railway (8.T May 14) I am afraid the higherups In the Malayan Railway are blissfully Ignorant of the facts of233 words
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Article155 1968-05-22 2 FRUSTRATED - FRUSTRATED Penang t WONDER how many are In the s: me position as Tears (S.T. May 11). I had three Principals for the recent H.S.C. and was assured by my teacher that I would gain admittance Into the M.U. I was further encouraged when a frltnd (now in155 words
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Article182 1968-05-22 2 FRANCIS NG and - FRANCIS NG and PETER COCKBURN Botanists. Forest Research Institute Kepong VHE ’miracle flower’ on A the front page of the Sunday Times May 12 is a species of Amorphophallus, probably Amorphophallus campanulatus. This is a common herb belonging to the family Araceae of which the best known member182 words
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Article83 1968-05-22 2 DISCARD - DISCARD Singapore WHY do companies who advertise for confidential secretaries require to have photographs of applicants? Does employment depend on the girl being glamorous or a good worker? What if she Is the latter and not the former —does she stand no chance of employment? What If83 words
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Article237 1968-05-22 2 CHAN PENG KHUEN - CHAN PENG KHUEN b. p. Pm. Pengurus Besar. Keretapi Tanah Melayu Kuala Lumpur. I REFER to the report iS.T. May 9) “Rail gate plle-up: Motorists had adequate notice.” In order to carry out maintenance work at the level crossing near Padang Rengas the Senior Executive Engineer,237 words
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Article649 1968-05-22 3 —Straits Times, May 13 The priorities of Tun Razak's European tour are difficult to establish. They include aid in economic development, associate membership of the common market. arms for the defence services, a bettei knowledge of tie British withdrawal, and an exchange of views with France and Russia—Straits Times, May 13 - 649 words
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Article534 1968-05-22 3 —Straits Times. Mav 14 It is difficult to guess the fate of Malaysia's applic- ation for associate membership of the European common market. Not being a former dependency of anyone ot the Six, Malaysia does not qualify for association under the original rules. True, the E.E.C. countries—Straits Times. Mav 14 - 534 words
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Article479 1968-05-22 3 —Straits Times, May 15 Tengku Abdul Rahman s promise to appoint a woman to the Cabinet before he retires will have caused a quickening of the pulse among political activists on the distaff side. There are two roads to Ministerial office —through the Dewan Ra’ayat and through the—Straits Times, May 15 - 479 words
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Article327 1968-05-22 3 —Straits Times. May 15 Measures have been announced by Singapore’s Minister for Social Affairs to ensure that every “welfare dollar” goes as far as possible at a time when increased defence expenditure will be an added burden on the state’s resources. Even without this burden there is—Straits Times. May 15 - 327 words
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Article239 1968-05-22 3 —Straits Times, May 16 Whatevet the shortcoming of Singapore’s public transport system it is as gjell that the Minister of Communications has firmly rejected the proposal to nationalise the bus companies. Experience in most places has shown that state ownership is not the answer. It is certainly—Straits Times, May 16 - 239 words
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Article553 1968-05-22 4 —Straits Times, May 17 A trading room in ideas was all that the Singapore conference of the SouthEast Asia Business Committee was meant to be, or could be. It fulfilled itself amply in this role. The general theme of the conference —regional co-operation and the role of—Straits Times, May 17 - 553 words
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Article578 1968-05-22 4 —Straits Times. May 18 facts were faced in the President’s address at the opening of Singapore’s Parliament, problems which the Prime Minister enlarged upon in his striking speech to the Singapore Employers Federation. Hail a time ma- I chine switched Singapore back to the mood of nine—Straits Times. May 18 - 578 words
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Article209 1968-05-22 4 —Straits Times. May 18 Tun Kazaks visit to the Netherlands seems to have been most rewarding. In a communique issued at the end of the tour the Netherlands Gov eminent pledged itself to continue giving aid "over a nuinbei of years.” undeitook to support Malaysia’s application for—Straits Times. May 18 - 209 words
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Article465 1968-05-22 4 —Straits Times, May 30 The warmth with which Mis. Indira Gandhi has been received by Singapore—and which will be seen again when she visits Malaysia ten days hence--reflects a happv state of relations. It is also a recognition of the individual qualities of a highly respected Asian—Straits Times, May 30 - 465 words
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254 1968-05-22 5 KUALA LUMPUR, May 21. A NATIONAL audio-visual aids centre has been set up within the Ministry of Education to enable teachers to learn about the latest audio-visual devices available locally. Facilities offered by the centre include a reference library of filmstrips, tapes,254 words
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79 1968-05-22 5 KUALA LUMPUR, May 17— Abu Bakar bln Jamil, 19, of Banting, Selangor, and Lim Soon Hoe, 18, of Semabok, Malacca, will leave for Singapore on May 20 to take ud a 10-month nautical cadet course at the Singapore Polytechnic. Their expenses there will be79 words
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Article289 1968-05-22 5 IPOH, May 12.—To- morrow is decision day for Cuepac. Representatives of all 72 unions affiliated to the organisation will meet in Kuala Lumpur to decide on the course of action to take if negotiations on the Suffian Report are not started immediately. The national289 words
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Article187 1968-05-22 5 K. LUMPUR, May 12 MALAYSIAN manufacturers and exporters arp Invited to participate in the 10-day “Partners for Progress” exhibition to be held in Berlin from Sept. 27, in conJuction with the German ndustrles Exhibition. The invitation was extended by the head of the Berlin Exhibition Service187 words
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Article, Illustration345 1968-05-22 5 PENANG, May 12. 'J’HE Minister of Finance, Tun Tan Siew Sin, today suggested a get-together of SouthEast Asian countries producing similar primary commodities with a view to protecting their common interests. “They can start a rubber stockpile, like the tin bufferstock, to protect345 words
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77 1968-05-22 5 PENANG. May 13. The Miniate, o' Transport, Tan Sri Sardon, today Inspected Bayan Lepas airport with a view to revising plans for its expansion. "I am happy to learn that the Minister of Finance has promised to make the necessary funds available for this77 words
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Article284 1968-05-22 6 40ALA LUMPUR. May 12 rpHE Social Insurance Bill is expected to be tabled at the next session of the Dewan Ra’avat next month. 'An official from the Ministry of Labour said today that the284 words
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265 1968-05-22 6 MALACCA. May 13. PLANS for offshore tin mining in the State have r been finalised, and prospecting operations will start on May 15 This was disclosed by the Chief Minister of Malacca Ha|i Talib bln Karim, when he opened a $3,000 community hall at Telok265 words
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111 1968-05-22 6 OENANG, May 12. 1 Poultry farmers here have lost about one million dollars through over-produc-tion. "We have been badly hit by this glut," a spokesman of the Penang and Province Wellesley Farmers Association said today. It Ls estimated that there are between four111 words
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Article19 1968-05-22 6 KLUANG. May 13 Mr. Soo Yee has been elected president of the Kluang Secondary English Ex-pupils’ Association.19 words
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217 1968-05-22 6 KANGAR, May 13. J’HE Minister of Education, Inche Mohamed Khir .Tohari, said today that he was shocked to read the allegations by Malay intellectuals against making science a compulsory subject in this year’s LCE examination. "It would .seem they feel this would have an adverse217 words
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Article160 1968-05-22 6 IT U A L A LUMPUR. May 13.—Thirty-six students from a preparatory high school in Manila are now in Malaysia on a SouthEast Asia look-and-learn tour. The group, ranging in age from 12 to 17. Is from Xavier School founded in 1956 by a group160 words
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152 1968-05-22 6 SINGAPORE. May 12 The director of thr Outward Bm»Nd School in Singapore. Mr. Ilamish S ewart Thomas, will he awarded the Order of the British Empire (ORE) in Queen Elisabeth's Birthday Honours for his "outstanding service" to the New Zealand Outward Bound School. Mr.152 words
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173 1968-05-22 6 SINGAPORE. May 12. The meeting of the South-East Asia Business Committee opened here this evening. About 170 tup businessmen from Malaysia. Singapore. Indones.a. Thailand. Ihe Philippines, the United MllW, Japan. Hong Kong. Canaua and Australia aie attending the four-day meeting at the Singapoie Conference Hall.173 words
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111 1968-05-22 6 Kuala lumpur. May 12 Mr. K.II. Sheecha, oi International Executive iJ,# i- oi'prt o 1 1 tie Oil*I♦ d States will Join the National Productivity Centre to assist it in conducting courses in management accounting. Mr. Sheeclm. with over 40 years experience as auditor,111 words
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192 1968-05-22 7 SINGAPORE, May 13. The lour day Fouth-East Asia Business Committee meeting in Singapore will submit concrete proof member countries posals to governments of Asean on how tlie private sector can play its role in closer regional economic cooperation. This was192 words
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112 1968-05-22 7 KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 —The Indonesian military attache to Malaysia. C«»l. Satyawan. today called for closer co-operation between the armed forces of the two countries. Col. Satyawan who arrived here today with hts wife and three children to begin a three-year tour of112 words
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243 1968-05-22 7 U A L A LUMPUR, May 13 Parents with children wanting to study medicine should send them abroad to universities whose degrees are recognised here if they can afford the expense. This advice came from the Minster of Education. Inche Mohamed Kh!r Johan. In243 words
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100 1968-05-22 7 Kuala lumpur, May 12 —Malaysia and Indonesia their people, culture and history are subjects of a seminar now' being held in Canberra. Australia. The Australian National University's Department of Adult Ekluc.it n is conducting the seminar from today to Muv 16 SubjecU covered will include100 words
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206 1968-05-22 7 SINGAPORE. Sun. Locally manufactured cigarettes have disappeared below the counter in some shops here in anticipation of price increases. Some shous have already put up prices. Or Mnv 9 the import dutv on unmanufactured tobacco went up by $2 a pound and an206 words
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103 1968-05-22 7 JOHORE BAHRU, May 13 —More than $3.9 million had been provided bv Hie Slate Government this year for 11 projects to improve Johore Bahru town, the Public Works Committee chairman, Dato Chua Song Llm. said today. Ot this. $1.2 million would be103 words
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324 1968-05-22 7 l/UALA LUMPUR, IXI May 13. The West German Government has offered to subsidise 50 per cent of total costs incurred by Malaysian industrialists officially participating in German trade fairs. Speaking at a news conference this morning, the managing director324 words
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Article27 1968-05-22 7 PENANG. Muv ltf-Mt Noouyuki Monntsu a Japanese physicist has been assigned as science lecturer at the Malayan Teachers College here under the Colombo Plan27 words
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219 1968-05-22 7 Kuala lumpur. May 13 —The leader of a nine-man parliamentary mission from Queensland, Dr. Peter Delamothe, today suggested it was time Australians were sent to Malaysia to “learn instead of teach.” Dr. Delamothe, who is the State's Minister of Justice and Attorney-General,219 words
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105 1968-05-22 7 Kuala lumpur. May 13 —Sixty-six per i-ent nl tourists to Malaysia find it an enjoyable place to visit, the Director of Tourism. Inche Osman Siru. said today. This was mainly due to the “comfortable accona--111 od a tio n” and "outstanding food" they found105 words
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623 1968-05-22 8 SINGAPORE, May 12 JF the Government is to create 20,000 jobs in industry every year to take in schoolleavers at a conservative estimate of $20,000 capital investment required for each ijob about $400 million will have to be found as investment. This623 words
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Article47 1968-05-22 8 SINGAPORE, May 12 The Pakistan Government has appointed fou.' Nanyang University graduates as translators for eight months. The graduates Mr. Liu Chong Liek, Mr. Chiam Ee Foo. Mr. Lim Chan Teng and Mr. Tan Chia Seng will translate technologigal writings from Chinese into English.47 words
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417 1968-05-22 8 K. LUMPUR, May 13 F is time for Malaysian manufacturers to meet the challenge of competitive export business, the Assist a n t Minister of Commerce and Industry, Inc h e Taib bin Mahmud, said today. He was417 words
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134 1968-05-22 8 SINGAPORE, May 13.— A 21-member delegation of field inspectors from the People’s Association leaves tomorrow for a 19-day study tour of four Asian countries. The delegation, headed by Mr. Fong Sip Chee, Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Culture, will visit Thailand, Cambodia,134 words
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139 1968-05-22 8 PENANG, May 12.—The Governor, Tan Sri Syed Sheh Shahabuddin, today urged students to join the Malaysian Red Cross Society. “A young nation like ours requires people who are willing to devote their time and energy to render service to the community in time139 words
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85 1968-05-22 8 SINGAPORE, May 12. Professor G. R. Wadsworth has been appointed to the Chair of Physiology at the University of Singapore. A graduate from the University of Liverpool medical school and the University of EJdinburgh, Professor Wadsworth, 62, has lectured in universities in85 words
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Article, Illustration665 1968-05-22 9 FRANCIS ROZARIO - By FRANCIS ROZARIO: Singapore, May 15 'J'HE South East Asia Business Committee’s tourday conference, which ended today, has set up a liveman action committee whose main tasks will be to draw up plans for closer co-operation in tourism,665 words
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Article217 1968-05-22 9 Singapore. May 15. A LTHOUGH cutlasses, cocked-hats and flintlock pistol were no longer standard equipment for pirates, piracy was still prevalent in and around Singapore waters. “In fact more piracy exists in this region than in any other part of t lie world.' said marine217 words
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Article60 1968-05-22 9 PENANG May 15—A State executive councilloi. Incite A/i/ Ibrahim was elected president of the Penang branch of the M ilay.Man-American Society at Ps inaugural meeting last night The vice-president}! are Mr D S Ramannthan. another State executive councillor and Mr Hayden O Jenks Mi Chong Thin60 words
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330 1968-05-22 9 I/ U A L A LUMPUR, May 14. —Mara and Kama (Federal Agricultural M ar k e ting Authority) are jointly considering the feasibility of setting up a factory to produce poultry feed front rotI ten flsh. This was announced at the j330 words
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220 1968-05-22 10 rrHE HAGUE, Tues.— Malaysia has handled her problems in an admirable way and has “set an example for other nations.” The Dutch Foreign Minister, Mr. Joseph Luns, said this at a dinner here last night in honour of Tun Abdul Razak and his220 words
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Article100 1968-05-22 10 SINGAPORE. May 15. A Singapore firm will soon deliver the first part of a $2.9 million order to build four giant floating piers for the De Long Corporation of New York. A 250-ft floating pier the largest floating steel structure to be built in100 words
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222 1968-05-22 10 OUR AS STRONG AS U.S. TUN TAN MALACCA, May 15 'J’HE Minister of Finance, Tun Tan Siew Sin, said last night that the Malaysian dollar was now as strong and stable as the U.S. dollar and stronger and more stable than the pound. This achievement was made possible through 10222 words
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Article104 1968-05-22 10 PENANG. May 14—The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports has allocated $BOO,OOO for the construction of a youth training centre at Sungei Glugor here, the Chief Minister. Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee. said today. Work has started on the 15-acre site. The centre is expected104 words
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Article39 1968-05-22 10 PENANG. May 14—The Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Inche Senu bin Abdul Rahman, will open the Penang Umno division annual assembly on May 19. About 270 delegates and officials from 37 branches will attend.39 words
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Article, Illustration341 1968-05-22 10 KUALA LUMPUR. May 15. MALAYSIA has broken into a new dimension by 1 attempting to link art with national development with today's opening of a seven-week batik design exhibition at the National Art Gallery, Professor Ungku Aziz, chairman of the gallery's board of341 words
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Article58 1968-05-22 10 KUALA I.UMPUR Mhv 13 The Selangor Cheshire Home and the Catholic Women's league have teamed up to run a bridge, mahjong and golf morning at the Royal Selangor Golf Club on Wednesday. May 29. All proceeds will eo to charity. Those inerested should telephone *****.58 words
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Article, Illustration200 1968-05-22 10 KO T A KINABALU, v May 15. Sabah’s Chief Minister, Tun Mustapha. last night gave a violin recital at a reception for Indonesia's visiting 70strong cultural troupe, Viatikara. The Chief Minister entertained more than 600 guests on his Stradlvarius. It was200 words
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99 1968-05-22 10 May 13—The first direct shipping link has been established between Japan and Sarawak. It is being operated by the Inter-Asia Line Limited of Tokyo which has five ships plyine the region. One of these ships will call at Kuching once a month bringing general99 words
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585 1968-05-22 11 SINGAPORE. May 15 gl N G A P O R E’S Minister for Foreign Affairs and Labour, Mr. S. Rajaratnam. today called on the people of the Republic to make the creation of wealth for economic development their major and relentless objective.585 words
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Article185 1968-05-22 11 1 POM. M»y 15.—Mr. D. K. Seenivasagum, president of the PPP, today called on all Opposition parties "to stop the childish boasts of being better than the other ones." lie told a Press conference: "’The PPP hopes that all Opposition parties will realise that nothing can185 words
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95 1968-05-22 11 SINGAPORE. May 15—A tutor to Commonwealth teachers at the School of Education. University of Manchester, who was formerly at the Malayan Teachers’ College in Kota Bharu and a lecturer at the Malayan Teacher College in Kirkby. Liverpool, is to lecture In Singapore for a95 words
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206 1968-05-22 11 MALACCA, May 14. Minister of Finance, Tun Tan Siew A Sin. said here last night that in spite of the fall in the price of rubber the Government was determined to implement rural develop- ment projects. Speaking to his constituents at Klebang Besar,206 words
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Article48 1968-05-22 11 IPOH. May 16 One of Japan’s top organists. Mr Shigeo Sekito. will give a recital at St. John Ambulance Hall here on May 24 Proceeds of the show, spon sored by the Y’s Men's Club here, will go to the YMCA project fund.48 words
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209 1968-05-22 11 lOHORE BAHRU, May 15. —The Johore Bahru Jaycees have started to enlist local voluntary workers to fill the gap left vacant when British forces withdraw from here. Wives of British Armed Forces personnel here had been active in giving voluntary assistance in209 words
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282 1968-05-22 12 KANGAR, May 14. 'J'HE Minister of Education, Incne Mohamed Khir Johari, said today that the economic value of the Malay-medium Malaysian Certificate of Education was equal to that of the English-medium Cambridge School Certificate. 4, I am perturbed by reports in282 words
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178 1968-05-22 12 I/ OTA KINAB.II.r. May 15. —The Sabah Chief Minister. Tun Mustapha, today appealed to the nationalism of the Philippines in a bid to end tension being created against the State. “I am sure." he said “that every Filipino has experienced or read about the178 words
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Article176 1968-05-22 12 TEMERLOH. May 14. pAHANG loggers have welcomed the recent promise of the Minister of Finance. Tun Tan Siew Sin, to reconsider tax measures which adversely affect logging interests. At an extraordinary meeting of their association. yesterday, they also rescinded their proposal to cease operations and176 words
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186 1968-05-22 12 K. LUMPUR, May 14 THE High Commissioners M of Britain. New Zealand and Australia, and the Deputy High Commissioner of Singapore met Foreign Ministry officials here yesterday to make final arrangements for the fivenation defence talks next month. Decisions reached at the meeting would186 words
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Article295 1968-05-22 12 MALACCA, May 14. THE national president of MCA, Tun Tan Siew Sin. today gave an assurance on behalf of hn party that a solution would be found so that the Chinese-educated could find a position in Malaysian society. He gave this assurance when receiving $15,700295 words
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Article45 1968-05-22 12 KANGAR. May 14—The Mrntn Besar. Tan Sri sheikh Ahmad. has been re-elected president of the State Scout Council with Dato Ahmad bin Musa and Incho Ariffin bin Mat Nam as vice-presidents. Inche Ibrahim bin Saad is secretary and Inche Ibrahim bin Sultan45 words
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258 1968-05-22 12 SINGAPORE, Maq 14. The beautiful thi(iß3 in life have a tonic effect on the whole community, while garishness ana vulRarlty betray a society lackiiiß in self-confid-ence, maturity and Judgment. The Minister for Finance Dr. Goh Keng Swee, said this today when he258 words
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222 1968-05-22 13 MALACCA. May 14.—The 1 Minister of Finance, Tun Tan Siew Sin, today urged all Customs officers to exert their “utmost effort” to collect all revenue due as Malaysia today faced “a serious financial crisis." Speaking at the opening of the hostel and222 words
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Article198 1968-05-22 13 OINGAPURA, May 14. The Singapore Government today named Mr. Lee Khoon Choy as the Republic’s new Ambassador to the United Arao Republic. Mr. Lee, 44, is currently the Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office and MP for Hong Lim. He succeeds198 words
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Article178 1968-05-22 13 SINGAPORE. May 13. VL'HEN Britain’s latest assault snip, HMS Fear- less, arrives in Singapore after her sea trials she will have an entire catering crew made up of Chinese. A Royal Navy spokesman today said: “British warships have carried Chinese crew for several years, but this178 words
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212 1968-05-22 13 DENANG, May 14.—The chairman of the Penang University project committee, Mr. D. S. Ramanathan, said today his committee was awaiting Central Government approval for the project. Once this was obtained the committee would seek a Vice-Chancellor and other academic staff and start planning212 words
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Article86 1968-05-22 13 KUALA LUMPUR May 14. Six Indian ambassadors Horn neighbouring countries will assemble here for a conference with their Prime Minister. Mrs. Indira Gandhi, when she arrives lor a four-day olficial visit on May 29. They are the ambassador to Thailand Mi K. R. Narayanan, the ambassador86 words
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Article132 1968-05-22 13 K. LUMPUR. May 14 r PHE $200,000 Indonesian 1 Ambassador’s residence in Jalan Maxwell here, seized by the Malaysian Government three years ago, was today handed back to the Indonesian authorities. The building was seized by the Central Government in June 1965 when confrontation broke out and132 words
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449 1968-05-22 13 SINGAPORE, May 15 THE Secretary of Commerce and Industry in the K Philippines Government, Mr. Marcelo Balatbat, today disclosed that his Government and the private sector were currently exploring the proposed establishment of a free trade area for South-East Asia as conceived449 words
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Article76 1968-05-22 13 KUALA LUMPUR. May 14 The Sl.it» n and Tengku Ampuan of Selangor will be guests of honour at the first international banquet of the Malaysian Association fir the Blind at Parliament House on June 8. The banquet, under the patronage of Toh Puan Raha. wife76 words
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81 1968-05-22 13 KUALA LUMPUR, May 1«. Malaysians going to Ceylon will have a 35 per cent increase in the rupee value of the currency they take with them there. A statement from the Ceylon High Commission today said the Foreign Exchange Entitlement Certificate scheme introduced by81 words
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Article59 1968-05-22 13 GRIK. May 17. The people in the sprawling Upper Perak district were last night urged "to unite and crush the Communist terrorist remnants" still hiding in the border areas between Malaysia and Thailand. The Mentri Besar of Perak, Dato Ha.ji Ahmad bin Said, made this call59 words
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Article, Illustration322 1968-05-22 14 ELIZABETH WONG - By ELIZABETH WONG: Kuala Lumpur, May 16 JJUMANIA will look into the possibility of establishing diplomatic relations with Malaysia after a trade agreement has been reached between the two countries. Speaking at a news conference this afternoon, the leader of the visiting Rumanian trade mission,322 words
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303 1968-05-22 14 K. LUMPUR. May 16 DRAFT constitution for the proposed Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries will be submitted by Malaysia at the first meeting of natural rubber producing countries to be held in London next week. This was disclosed by Inche Jamil bln303 words
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Article46 1968-05-22 14 KUAI.A LUMPUR. M.iv 16— The Yang di-Pertuan Agong has sent a menage of congratulations to King Oiav of Norway on the occasion of the country's National Day tomorrow. The Prime Minister, Tengku Abdul Rahman, sent a similar message to the Norwegian Foreign Minister.46 words
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Article37 1968-05-22 14 PENANG. Mav 16-The State PMIP Commissioner, U.stu* Musa Yutim. and the PMIP wome'.’w leaner. Ustaaal Salmah bine* Shaikh Hussain, left fol Medan today to attend the 10th convocation ol the Jima atul Wasliah University37 words
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198 1968-05-22 14 I/ CALA LIMPIR. .May II Papuans and New Guineans, changing from a subsistence to a cash economy, are treating a large potential market for elothes for they now take to wearing shirts, shorts, shoes and even stockings. Malaysian clothes manufacturers should, therefore,198 words
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90 1968-05-22 14 l/OTA KINAKALC. May 16 Two Filipino diplomats stationed in Kuala Lumpur are here to look into all cases pending against Filipinos in the I State. 'Hiey are Gen. Romeo Crisi tohel. First Secretary, and Mr. Lmilio Cordova. Labour Attache Last week, the Philippines Ambassador90 words
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231 1968-05-22 14 KO I A KINABALU. May 1« —The Sabah National Youth Association the parent body of all youth organisations in the State I today reiterated its 1 pledge to defend the territorial integrity of Sui bah. The pledge was gi\en in a letter delivered by231 words
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Article60 1968-05-22 14 I KUAI.A LUMPUR May 10— An industrial economist of tin* United Nations Industrial Development Organisation, Mr W. N Egan, arrived here recently on a one-year assignment with the Federal Industrial Development Authority. Mr Egan will make feasibility studies on industrial projects based on Malaysia’s resources, and60 words
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278 1968-05-22 15 KUALA LUMPUR. May 16. JJOUSFS may be cheaper at the third industrialised housing project to be launched in Johore next year it ceramic-steel blocks used for housing estates in France prove suitable here. Ihis was stated here today by the Minister of Local Government278 words
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95 1968-05-22 15 SINGAPORE. May 10. A Council of Social Services is to be set up in Singapore. Th council will co-or-dinatr voluntary welfare activities. maintain and Improve standards of social work, and generally promote voluntary welfare work. A Bill to incorporate the council was given a95 words
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Article41 1968-05-22 15 PEN NO May 16—The secretrtiv -«no ;.i i;i ihe Democratic Action i\. If, Mr. Goh Hock Giiaii will rim a talk on DAP <iiui Opposition unity” at the I’ i!au Tikus mnuminiiy hall on the night of Mn.v 17.41 words
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134 1968-05-22 15 |>E\’ANG, May la The Penang branch of the Malaysian Rest Ciw>i Society hopes to have its own premise?, soon. "We have collected SlA.ngn for our building fund, and 11 e S<ate Government has made available a piece of land in Scotland Ruud," MrKhoo134 words
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Article, Illustration187 1968-05-22 15 SINGAPORE, May 16. —Singapore’s political and social maturity and stability augurs well tor its development and future. such asset;; were very important irom a business point of view, said Mr. Chinn Ho. the 63-> ear-old multi mill onaire hotel tycoon and this187 words
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Article79 1968-05-22 15 SINGAPORE. Mxt 16 A ctiiporme body to be known as the Institute of South-East i Asian Studies is to be set up here for the promut on ol research on South-East Asia arvl related matters under a B.U introduced in Parliament. 1 lie Bill provides for the79 words
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Article59 1968-05-22 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Miv 16— Tlte Minister of Commerce and Industry. Dr. Lini Swee Aun. will open the Vespa motor scooter assembly plant at Petulinp Jaya on May 25. The managing director and chairman of the board of directors of !he East Asiatic Co.. Mr.59 words
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231 1968-05-22 15 PENANG, May 16. T'HE president ot the Penang Tourist Association, 1 Mr. Chet T S. Chua. today urged the Government to allow private companies to operate air- lines in this country. •‘The present facilities provided by our national airline. MSA,231 words
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113 1968-05-22 15 SINGAPORE. May 1« J Singapore may provide asylum for political fugitives from foreign countries under the provisions of a new Extradition Kill, which has been given a first reading in Parliament. I’nder the Bill, the Minister is expressly debarred from authorising the apprehension. or ordering113 words
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Article29 1968-05-22 15 KUALA LUMPUR. M..y 16— riic Sultan of Eelangor »nd the Tenpku Anipuan will hold a Selangor Night at the Royal Selangor Golf Ciub here un May 25.29 words
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268 1968-05-22 15 K U ALA LUMPUR, IY May 16. —A mission from the South Vietnamese Governments procurement agency will arrive here to explore trading possibilities as soon as the war de-escalates. This was stated here today by South Vietnam’s Ambassador to Malaysia. Mr.268 words
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Article39 1968-05-22 15 KUALA LUMPUR. May 16— The new commander of lhe Ist. Malaysian Infantry Brigade. Brigadier Dato Sred Mohumid bin Syed Alsagoff. will make his first official \isit to the 3 Bn. Malavsian Rangirs at Kuala Kubu Bahru tomorrow.39 words
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Article, Illustration186 1968-05-22 16 Kuala lumpur, May 14. Two destroyerescorts of No. Z Squadron of the Royal Canadian Navy berthed at Port gwettenham today for a five-day goodwill visit. The Saskatchewan and the Qu’Appelle are on a two and a-half-month training cruise to the Far East. The186 words
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Article59 1968-05-22 16 BINGAPORE May 16— Mr. L. P. Rodrigo, MP for Serangoon Gardens will ask the Minister for Education. Mr. Ong Pang Boon, whether investigations are being conducted into allegations against teachers contained in anonymous letters to him or other Ministry officials or brought to the Ministry's notice,59 words
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Article53 1968-05-22 16 IPOH, May 16 The Chief Education Officer, Dato Idris bin Babjee, will open the Ipoh Rotary Club's hobbies and handicrafts exhibition at the Anglo-Chinese School library here at 10 a.m. on May 18. Among the exhibits will be driftwood, wood carving, metal work, needlework, pottery, painting, photographs53 words
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135 1968-05-22 16 I/'ANGAR, May 16. English is to be a compulsory subject for the Malaymedium Malaysian Certificate Examination. The Minister of Education, Inche Mohamed Khlr Joharl, announced this when he spoke at the official opening of the Sekolah Menegah Syed Hassan here135 words
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Article63 1968-05-22 16 KUALA LUMPUR. Frl— The Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, has Introduced a new course in applied geology for the new session beginning on Monday. The course will be offered to final year geology students as a second subject, and will Include such topics as geology63 words
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Article67 1968-05-22 16 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. The Ministry of Defence today signed an agreement with Qantas Airways for overhauling RMAF jet engines. The agreement provides for the overhaul of RMAF Tebuan jets in Australia for four years. The agreement was signed by the Permanent Secretary to the Ministry67 words
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171 1968-05-22 16 BRUNEI TOWN, May 16 AN American firm, the Woods Petroleum Corp. of Oklahoma City, has made a bid for Brunei’s oil rights. Its representative, Mr. Kohert Kamon, Is here now for a meeting with the Brunei Government. The American firm has a171 words
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253 1968-05-22 16 If UA LA LUMPUR, May 14. —Yugoslavia follows the economic and social progress of Malaysia “with special interest and sympathy,” her first Ambassador to this country, Mr. Budimir Loncar, said here today. He presented his credentials to the Yang dlPertuan Agong at the Istana253 words
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Article35 1968-05-22 16 SUNGEI PATANI, May 16 A town councillor, A. Supramaniam. has been elected chairman of the Sungei Patani branch of the Malayan Indian Cofcgrfess. Mr. N. Pttchay is secretary and Mr. K. Tharumalingam. treasurer.35 words
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451 1968-05-22 16 Singapore, May 16 SINGAPORE will give top priority to the setting up of three sub-committees to plan how best the five Asean countries can co-operate in tourism, transportation and the establishment of one or more development banks with private investment for mutual451 words
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Article53 1968-05-22 16 PENANG, Buy 14 The Kampong Makam Umno branch has elected Inche Yusoff M. Ohouse as branch president for a second term. Puan Sharlfah Noor Al-Attas Is vice-president with Inche Yahaya bin Abdul Aziz as secretary, Inche Shauket bln Che Teh treasurer and Inche Amir bin Ismail information53 words
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Article47 1968-05-22 16 IPOH. May 10—The People’s Progressive Party will hold its annual meeting in the Jubilee Cabaret hall here on June 2 at 10 a.m. Mr. D. R. Seenivasagam the president, is expected to make a statement on the party’s stand in the 1969 .general elections.47 words
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Article28 1968-05-22 16 LKUANO, May 16—The Johore branch oi the Malaysian Indian Congress will hold its annual delegates’ conference at the Keng Chiew Association hall Tangkak on June 9.28 words
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346 1968-05-22 17 FRANCIS ROZARIO - By FRANCIS ROZARIO SINGAPORE. May 17 SINGAPORE is to join the space age through the» construction of a $4O million earth satellite station, which is expected to be ready before the end of 1970. While th*> basic function of the station would be346 words
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251 1968-05-22 17 SINGAPORE. May 16 Sixteen pioneers” of the rugged society will be special guests of the Prime Minister and Mrs. Lee Kuan Yew at Sri Temasek tomorrow night. They are members of the adventurous band of students and teachers from tlie251 words
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Article55 1968-05-22 17 SINGAPORE. Fri. The G* vernment has imposed a rest liction on the re-export ol c<pia to ensure a constant supply of the commodity ty tilt local oil-milling industry. Only 40 per cent may be re•V ported is less than 500 tuns. >nd 50 tier cent it the55 words
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194 1968-05-22 17 HANGAR, May 17 I'HE State Government 1 approved $l5 million fo.* a long-term project which will ensure adequate water supplies for Perils for the next 50 years. The State Secretary. Inche Az'zul .Rahman bin Abdul Aziz, said today that water194 words
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327 1968-05-22 17 MALACCA, May 17. r rHE Minister of Transport, Tan Sri Sardon, 1 said last night that he would be the first member of the Cabinet to object strongly to anv further loans being given by the Central Government to327 words
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193 1968-05-22 17 PENANG, May 17. The State Governernment would, if neeessary, make arrangements to enable overseas visitors to buy goods here without paying any duty on them, the Chief Minister, Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee, said today. A similar concession, he told a Press conference,193 words
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1148 1968-05-22 18 By Our Market Correspondent I)HE Arm undertone of the previous week continued into the first few days of last week on the Stock Exchange. There was more than usual interest in old and new counters in the industrials section with turnovers generally high.1,148 words
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Article29 1968-05-22 18 *urrent Dai* Total for Total lor payment payable the year prertoB* year Clun, !%7te June 18 1% Ji-jt g,v. Stn High low t inteim TK Tax exempt.29 words
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Article50 1968-05-22 18 (Mansion Pneof) First Malayan 2 *2 Second MaUyan 1.89 Third Malayan 1.18 The Commerce Jnd. .94 1.03 *d The Savin* Fund... 1.04 1.13 llal. Inveat. Fund 1.10 1.20 sd Firat Hong Kon* .82 .37* Second Hon: Kong .57 .*1" •teilin* Commodity ft/2 a a Hon* Kon* currency i50 words
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Article1191 1968-05-22 18 'I'HE WEEK* BUSINESS ON THE 1 I XCHAKCE WAS AS FOLLOWS: INDUSTRIALS: Bsn A Co. *2.86 to *3.16 to »3.10 to *3.28 to *3 18 to *3.32 to *3.22 to *3.34 to *3.26 to S3.28 to *3.14 to *3.16 to *314 10 $3 18; Boustoad *2.23 to *2.271,191 words
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370 1968-05-22 18 AFTER the steady conditions ruling towards the end of last week on the local Rubber Market, due chiefly to sterling's performance and general monetary and political scenes, it lost ground sharply during the early stages of the recent week, says H.C.B. and Co. Ltd370 words
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Article625 1968-05-22 19 TNI FOLLOWING lg A COMPLITI LIST OP lIVIIIO QUOTATION! PON TNI WIIK INDIO SATUROAT MAY lit INDUSTRIALS I. S. Ala BrlcJu B«o A Co 8.18 3.22 Bouitfid C. Butin 4.02 4.06 C.C.M 1.44 1.45 C.C.M. deb C.T.B. orda. C. I. Holdings 4.30 Dunlop 2.06 2.06 id Bast. Smelt625 words
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Article93 1968-05-22 19 "PHI Asseelatlen ef Banhs In Malay 1 sla-SIngaaere mads thesa changes In Its rates to merchants yesterday (all rates to flOO). United Stateai Buying TT 32 11/16, airmail OD 32 13/16, 00 d/st. 33 3/8 credit bills, S3 0/16 trade bills. Canada) Buying TT 351, airmail OD 3593 words
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Article37 1968-05-22 19 ON tbs free nehinfi merest In Hons Kong yesterday tbs II.S. Dsllsr was quoted st 0.111 for T.T. and 6.10* for eash. Sterling was quoted at 15.00 and ene tael ef geld at 3.12*.37 words
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Article27 1968-05-22 19 RUBBER PRICE*: J0| cents (up three-quarter of a cent). TIN PRICE: 1558.624 (up 624 cents). Estimated offering 256 tons (up 5 tons).27 words
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Article26 1968-05-22 19 PENANO, May 19.—The Chief Minister. Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee, will lay the foundation stone for the new Butterworth District Office on Msv 30.26 words
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Article47 1968-05-22 19 May IS May 14 May 15 M»yl« May 17 Mm 18 Industrials; 145.74 146.71 147.25 147.01 146.28 146.35 Properties: 154.81 154.31 154.64 155.20 155.38 158.01 t Tins: 79.35 79.24 79.10 79.05 79.06 78.96 f 8 Rubbers: 102.06 102.06 102.06 J02J4 Dec'. 30’, 1966 10047 words
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195 1968-05-22 19 QEOUL, May 17. Malaysia were beaten 4-0 by Burma in the final of the Asian Youth soccer tournament here today. Malaysia were outplayed by the tough and fast Burmese, who led 3-0 at half-time. Burma scored in the first minute through195 words
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Article722 1968-05-22 19 NORMAN SIEBEL - —h NORMAN SIEBEL £\NE of the oldest sports links *>etween Singapore and the mainland has been oroken by the F.A. of Singapore’s decision not to compete in future Malaysia Cup and FAM Cup competitions. Singapore were the first winners of the Malaya Cup when the722 words
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Article147 1968-05-22 19 MANSOOR RAHMAN - By MANSOOR RAHMAN S. A. AZMAN yesterday won the Malaysian national tennis singles title for the sixth time in seven years when he beat Billy Yap in straight sets in an all-Selangor final in Kuala Lumpur. Azman, who led 4-1 when the snatch was Interrupted147 words
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415 1968-05-22 20 MANSOOR RAHMAN - ON —5-match tour by Indians HYDERABAD BLUES HAVE EIGHT TEST PLAYERS IN THEIR SIDE By MANSOOR RAHMAN JJIGHT Indian Test cricketers will play in Malaysia next month. They are in the Hyderabad Blues side that will be touring the country to play five matches. Best known of the eight is415 words
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269 1968-05-22 20 VALAL DERAN, the J Malaysian Open amateur golf champion, has been selected to represent Malaysia In the Putra Cup tournament to be held over the Royal Selangor Golf Club course In Kuala Lumpur on June 26-29, writes Mansoor Rahman. For Jalal. 21,269 words
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Article39 1968-05-22 20 KUALA LUMPUR. May. 16 A labour statistician with th# International Labour Organisation, Mr. Raymond Oaudreau. has arrived here on a 12-month assignment to help set ud an employment and training department in the Ministry of Labour.39 words
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Article40 1968-05-22 20 KUALA LUMPUR, May 17-A senior staff officer at Malaysian Territorial Army headquarters at the Ministry of Defence, Lt.-Col. Ismail bln Mohamed, has been appointed head of the Territorial Army in Sabah. He left for Kota Kinabalu this morning40 words
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Article40 1968-05-22 20 KUALA LUMPUR May 17-The Minister of Education, Inche Mohamed Khlr Johari, who is also the president of the Karate Association of Malaysia, will open the association's national headquartsrs and training cen- tre in Jalan Jubilee on May 26.40 words
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84 1968-05-22 20 MALACCA 0 NEGRI 0 PERAK 1 SELANGOR 0 COR the second time this month, Malacca yesterday won a Malaysian Hockey Federation quadrangular tournament on goal average. Malacca and Negri Sembilan, who fought out a scoreless draw at the Malacca Club ground,84 words
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Article27 1968-05-22 20 MANILA, Wed. The third Asian youth volleyball championships will be held here on Dec. 7-17, Japan and Malaysia have already accepted Invitations to the tournament.—AP.27 words
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360 1968-05-22 20 E. FRIDA - By E. FRIDA THE Singapore GovA eminent plans to engage more coaches to raise the standard ol sports to international levels. This was announced in Parliament yesterday by the Minister for Social Affairs. Inche Othman Wok. At present there are four professional coaches— Lozan Kocev360 words
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141 1968-05-22 20 K. LUMPUR. May 17 UNIVERSITY of Malaya graduates will form a new society the University of Malaya Graduates’ Society, Selangor here tomorrow. The society will replace the national organisation, the University of Malaya Graduates’ Society, which the graduates consider Ineffective as the members are spread141 words