The Straits Budget, 5 June 1968
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Title Section40 1968-06-05 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 816 KUALA LUMPUR, JUNE 5, 1968 Price 40 Cents (Malaya) or 1 Shilling KDN 3110 MC (P) 0035.40 words
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304 1968-06-05 2 TAX PAVER - TAX PAVER Seremban 'J’HE Suffian Commission was appointed when the country was prosperous, but the Government never promised acceptance cf its findings. Surely Government servants should be well aware of the present state of the country’s finances, yet they press their demands. I agree that304 words
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155 1968-06-05 2 C. B. WILSON - C. B. WILSON Singapore TOAR be it from me to I 1 decry the great amount of voluntary work done over the past years by British servicemen’s wives. This, however, has given rise to the belief that our own wives would not be able155 words
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Article98 1968-06-05 2 L. LIM - L. LIM Singapore THE employees of large 1 firms and factories have their unions to speak for them on the new Employment Act. But what about the thousands of shop assistants who in spite of the present Shop Assistants Employment Ordinance, have to work long hours daily? At98 words
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422 1968-06-05 2 Mils) BETTY KVVAN - WHILE there is obvious common ground with many who advocate the use of lotteries for national purposes, one very common assumption must be challenged. It is that the only argument against lotteries is that they constitute gambling, and that gambling Is in422 words
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369 1968-06-05 2 TAN BOON SENG - TAN BOON SENG Ag. Controller of Immigration Singapore I REFER to the reports in the Sunday Times and Straits Times May 19 and May 21 entitled “Singapore Accused of Sending Back Malaysian on Visit” and "Singapore ‘deportation’ allegation: A probe is launched Inche369 words
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Article111 1968-06-05 2 PRIDEFUL SERVICE - PRIDEFUL SERVICE Singapore WE boys who are being TT called up for National Service have a very slight chance of being employed because of the National Service. I have been Interviewed severa: times and each time I was asked whether I was called up or111 words
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Article161 1968-06-05 2 Dr.) HO GUAN LIM - (Dr.) HO GUAN LIM Permanent Secretary Health)/Director of Medical Services. Singapore AN innocent query on plague, started by a weii-mtamug membex of the puouc, has now received much attention from the lay public as well as medical men. Knowledge of plague is iltnuea oy the fact that, no161 words
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Article853 1968-06-05 3 —Straits Times. June 1 Discussion of the recommendations of the Royal Commission on salaries in the Malaysian public services must begin with the Government’s flat rejection of any increases except for division four, the industrial and manual group and other ranks in the armed forces. These increases will—Straits Times. June 1 - 853 words
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Article198 1968-06-05 3 Straits Times. June 1 The Indian Prime Minister, Mrs. Indira Gandhi, leaves Kuala Lumpur for home today after a highly successful four-day visit. No spectacular agreements have resulted from her conversations with Malaysian leaders, and none were to bo expected. But a foundation has been laid for aStraits Times. June 1 - 198 words
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Article535 1968-06-05 3 —SStraits Times. June 3 The aid Britain has agreed to give S.ngapore to offset the economic effects of the British military pull-out is handsome. In his April discussion of ways and means of making good the loss of expenditure which the withdrawal will entail, the Finance Minister, Dr.—SStraits Times. June 3 - 535 words
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Article72 1968-06-05 3 KUALA LUMPUR. May 2#.~ The Dean of Agriculture at the University of Malaya. Prof. D. S. Maclusky, today said the faculty could have a forestry course next year It might be taught as a separate degree course deoending on the availability of experienced staff Otherwise the72 words
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Article490 1968-06-05 4 —Straits Times, May 28 The appointment of a Cabinet Minister to the chairmanship of the Majlis Amanah Ra'ayat has already had some good effects. Senator Ghafar Baba's recent talk with backbenchers has shown that there are definite advantages in having a man of political authority at the helm—Straits Times, May 28 - 490 words
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Article300 1968-06-05 4 —Straits Times, May 28 Whatever the "misinterpretation” which has led to trouble in the plantation industry the fact of retrenchment will have to be faced. Even the union, in its final submission to the Arbitration Court, agreed it would co-operate in increasing the size of the—Straits Times, May 28 - 300 words
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Article430 1968-06-05 4 —Straits Times, May 29 Malaysia’s relations with India have always been good —too good, on occasion, for the liking of other countries. When India was having trouble with Communist China, Malaysia made no bones where her sympathies lay, and this support was repaid by India in—Straits Times, May 29 - 430 words
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Article664 1968-06-05 4 —Straits Times, May 30 Tun Tan Siew Sin s latest warning on civil service pay and the Malaysian financial outlook is the bluntest of a 1 long series. Wrong decisions on general increases in pay "will shatter Malaysia's financial and economic stabi ility.” Once stability is shaken, investment—Straits Times, May 30 - 664 words
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Article624 1968-06-05 4 —Straits Times, May 31 has been stepped up. The complete grounding ol American bombers, it has been estimated, could mean a I*o per cent increase in the rate of build-up of Communist manpower and firepower. Before tht gesture can be made, it is clearly necessary that there should—Straits Times, May 31 - 624 words
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Article262 1968-06-05 5 BOB NG - By BOB NG: Kuala Lumpur, May 24 'J’HE Minister of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Lim Svvee Aun, will be asked in Parliament next month if it is true that an application by Central Sugars for pioneer status was first rejected but later approved during his262 words
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160 1968-06-05 5 I/LANG. May 27—An Independent town councillor here. Mr. M. Nadarajah, will table a motion at the next monthly meeting of the council calling for an inquiry into "the malpractices and failures” of the administration. He suggested the inquiry be conducted by a committee of160 words
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140 1968-06-05 5 SINGAPORE, May 31. —Singapore will require $305.7 million to meet its increasing consumer and industrial electricity demands over the next few years. This is disclosed in a working paper to the 11th session of the Ecafe subcommittee on nuclear energy and electric power now140 words
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Article46 1968-06-05 5 SINGAPORE. May 27—The Indian Chamber of Commerce and the Singapore Teachers’ Union fully support the National Safety First Council's crash helmet champaign. Both organisations have urged their members to set a public example by using crash helmets when riding motor-cyc-les or scooters.46 words
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244 1968-06-05 5 REJAL ARBEE - By REJAL ARBEE IOHORE BAHRU, May J 26.—More than 100 fishing boats are lying idle in Pontian Kechil, Kukup and Ayer Masin on the West coast of Johore following the arrest of 10 fisnermen in four boats by Indonesian244 words
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111 1968-06-05 5 UKUNKI TOWN, May 26 u The Brunei Freedom Front suffered a setback in the Brunei District Council elections here yesterday. The Front, the only party to contest the polls against a number of independent candidates, failed to capture a majority of the total 55 district111 words
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282 1968-06-05 5 TELUK ANSON, May 26. 'JO be a leader in the Umno, one must be accepted by the people of Malaysia and not by one community alone. This point was made by Inche Senu bin Abdul Rahman, Minister of Information and Broadcasting, when he282 words
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240 1968-06-05 5 SINGAPORE. May 24 TKE 10-nation “productivity and emerging economies” seminar which ended today unanimously urged governments to back the national productivity movement in Asia A communique said this was necessary if the movement was to be eventually autonomous. More than 30240 words
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Article48 1968-06-05 5 KUALA LUMPUR. May 30. The appointment of Inche Hussein bin Mohamed Osman, Deputy Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as Malaysian Ambassador to Japan was confirmed today. He succeeds Tan Sri Zaiton Ibrahim bin Ahmad who has been appointed Ambassador to Russia.48 words
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Article24 1968-06-05 5 KUALA LUMPUR.May 31—The central working committee of the newly-registered University of Malaya Socialist Club will meet soon to formulate the club’s policy.24 words
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312 1968-06-05 6 KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 THE staff side of the National Whitley Coun--1 cil today rejected the Government's argument that its decision on the Suffian Salaries Commission's recommendations depended on the financial position of the country. An emergency session of the full council decided that312 words
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139 1968-06-05 6 SI'NGEI SIPUT. May 2« The national president of the MIC. Tun V. T. Sambanthan, today criticised party members who joined it "merely for the medals and dinner parties.” He was speaking at the annual delegates conference of the Perak branch at the Town139 words
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161 1968-06-05 6 Kuala lumpir. May 2« —The Ministry of Agriculture and Co-operatives will spend $1.150.000 on patrol vessels and wireless equipment to give greater protection to fishermen A Ministry spokesman said today that $1 million would be spent on buying the vessels and161 words
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103 1968-06-05 6 OINGAPORE, May 31. —Dr. Ang Kok Peng, a senior lecturer in chemistry at the University of Singapore, has been appointed the Republic's first Ambassador to Japan. A former Queen’s Fellow. Dr. Ang. 40, Is the third person from the university to be seconded to103 words
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Article, Illustration327 1968-06-05 6 K. KINABALU. May 27 THE Kota Kinabalu Amateur Boxing Association today absolved its president. Mr. Udham Singh, from all blame in the incident at the inter-district boxing championships on the night of May 19 here, when he came to blows with a327 words
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Article94 1968-06-05 6 THE Mentri Besar. Dato 1 llaji Othman Sa'at. said here today that steps were being taken to improve relations between Malaysia and Singapore. He was referring to a resolution urging the Central Government to J. BAHRU, May 24 be firm in its policy of94 words
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74 1968-06-05 6 KUALA LUMPUR Mny 27 Tengku Abdul Rahman this evening opened the week-long Festival of Commonwealth Films at the Town Hall her» The fllm<-. whieh will spotlight the Commonwealth- have been contributed by countries including Britain. Australia. Canada. New Zealand. Ceylon. India. Pakistan and Malaysia. They74 words
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521 1968-06-05 7 K. LUMPUR. May 27 i WRONG decision on general pay increases in the civil service will shatter .Malaysia's financial and economic stability. the Minister of Finance, Tun Tan Siew Sin. warned today. Once (tut stability was shuttered. new capital investment521 words
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163 1968-06-05 7 KUALA LUMPUR. May 24 TWENTY-FIVE firms with products ranging from rubber goods, beverages, textiles and pew ter, have booked space for the first Consumer Trade Fair to be held at the Stadium Negara from June 20 to 24. Among them are Dunlop Malayan163 words
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Article86 1968-06-05 7 I'UALA LUMPUR. May 27. —The State Government U tully behind the Selangor Vocational Guidance Association, the Mentri Besar, Dato Haji Harun bln Haji Idris, said here today Dato Harun. who is president of the association, told its annua] meeting that the Government would do all it86 words
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186 1968-06-05 7 KOTA KINABALU. May 27. —The Sabah Government has refused a work permit to a trade union leader sent here to organise the State's trade union movement. “No reason was given for the refusal,” said Mr. Patrick Kao. who is the Borneo representative of186 words
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313 1968-06-05 7 PENANG, May 27. Chief Minister, Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee, today suggested that if the State MIC president, Mr. N. T. S. Arumugam Pillai, believed that he (Tan Sri Wong) had interfered in the affairs of the MIC, then the matter should be referred313 words
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Article43 1968-06-05 7 KUALA LUMPUR. Ma.v 24 the Setapak branch ol the Democratic Action Party will hold i Chinese song competition on June 28 Those who wish to lake par should contact the branch at 3088 Jalan Pahang Entries close on June 1543 words
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Article, Illustration249 1968-06-05 8 form of contribution to the country's economy. He described the assembly plant as a true example of International flavour as can be seen from Malaysia’s development. “It has been financed by British and local capital and will draw the materials for assembling its cars—Straits Times picture. - 249 words
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349 1968-06-05 8 K. LUMPUR, May 27 'J’ENGKU Abdul Rahman today gave his assurance that the Government would do everything in its power to protect the future of the vehicle assembling industry in the country. “We will protect it not Just for the349 words
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Article151 1968-06-05 8 ALOR STAR, May 26. THE Mentri Besar, Dato Syed Ahmad Shahabuddin, today promised that a number of Government projects which had been held up for several years due to lack of money would be implemented as soon as possible. “I have had discussions with the Minister151 words
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149 1968-06-05 8 lOHORE BAHRU, May J 27. —The executive secretary general of Umno, Inche Musa Hitam, said here that Umno faced a greater danger from within itself rather than from other parties. The differences and antagonisms within the party could lead to grave consequences and149 words
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Article, Illustration435 1968-06-05 9 BUIKT MERTAJAM, May 26. 'JMIE Penang State MIC will now support the re-nomination of Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee as chairman of the State Alliance. “We will, however, ask the State and National Alliance councils to435 words
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247 1968-06-05 9 IPOH, May 2<i. The 1 Lions International District 308 which serves both Malaysia and Singapore is itself a proof of the “indivisib 1 e destiny of the two territories although they are under separate governments. I This was stated today by the247 words
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87 1968-06-05 9 KUALA LUMPUR. May 28 —Thieves raided two construction sites here early this morning and stole machinery and water-pumps worth a total of $6,000 A cement mi<er worth S3.000. a water-pump worth $600 and a comp worth $800 were missed from the tool sl ed87 words
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Article, Illustration397 1968-06-05 9 KUALA LUMPUR, May 26. jyjARA chairman, Senator Abdul Ghafar Baba, today called on bumiputras to stop criticising Mara on petty matters. Instead, they should focus their attention on whether Mara was really achieving its goal of raising the economic position of the bumiputras. Mara397 words
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97 1968-06-05 9 KUALA LUMPUR. May 28 —A two-day conference for six Indian ambassadors and high commissioners will be held here from May 30. An official of the Indian Foreign Ministry, Mr. J S. Mehta, who arrived today to make preparations for the conference said97 words
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514 1968-06-05 10 K. LUMPUR. May 28 Minister of Finance, Tun Tan Siew Sin, today called on Malaysians to work hard, concentrate on essentials and be ‘•more utilitarian’ if the country was to remain on the hard road to prosperity. This was necessary, he said,514 words
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163 1968-06-05 10 SINGAPORE, May 28, —three giant storage tanks—the largest in South-East Asia with a total capacity of 255,000 cubic metres are to be erected by Shell on Pulau Bukom Besar and Pulau Bukom Kechil. The tanks —60 ft high and 200 ft in163 words
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Article39 1968-06-05 10 RAWANG. June I—The Deputy Piime Minister. Tun Abdul Rarak, who returned from a visit to Europe yesterday a 111 tour Ulu Selangor district on Mav 2« to open a number ot ruraj de\elopment projects.39 words
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Article46 1968-06-05 10 KLUANG, May 36—Syed Zain Shabsb has been re-elected chairman of the Kluanx Umno North division for the seventh successive year, at its annual meeting here recently. Others elected: Deputy chairman. Inche Nanap Nordin; secretary. Sved Mustaffa bin Abdul Rahman: and treasurer, Sved Hamid Al-46 words
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147 1968-06-05 10 KUALA LUMPUR, May 28. —Five senior army officers will leave for Washington at the end of this month to begin a onemonth study tour of the United States. They are Col. N. Selvarajah. Chief Engineer. Col. R.S. Corbitt. Director of Medical Services. Lt.Col.147 words
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Article, Illustration285 1968-06-05 10 KUALA LUMPUR, May 27. jyjALAYSIA and Indonesia will sign an agreement tomorrow to set up a joint commission on trade and economic relations aimed at promoting more direct trade. This was announced today by the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Lim285 words
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Article73 1968-06-05 10 KUALA LUMPUR. May 28— The Minister of Works, Poets and Telecommunications, Tun V. T. Sambanthan. announced here today that the overseas Telex service will be extended to Papua and New Guinea from June 1. The hours of service will be: Papau 5.30 a.m. to 5.30 p73 words
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Article54 1968-06-05 10 BRUNEr TOWN. May 20 Haji Ghazali Umar, main political rival of Brunei rebel leader A. M. Azahari during his hedday here just before the 1962 revolt, has died of a heart attack He was 40. A former Brunei policeman, he broke from Azahari’s People’s Party54 words
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Article, Illustration304 1968-06-05 11 KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 vyHEN Mr. Earl Wilson flies over the country, he sees the Malaysian landscape as “exciting agricultural patterns, like abstract paintings.” Mr. Wilson, who is Director of the United States Information Service here, will be holding his first304 words
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Article78 1968-06-05 11 JfUAl.A LUMPUR. May 29,— The Malayan Association for the Blind will hold an international banquet at Parliament House on June 8 to launch a lottery in aid of the blind. The Sultan and Tcngku Ampunn of Selangor will attend the banquet which is under78 words
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132 1968-06-05 11 I/ U A L A LUMPUR, May 28,—The Ministry of Health has stopped the genera! recruitment ot foreign doctors. The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry, Incite Ibrahim bin Abdul Rahman, said today that recently the Government had refused permission for doctors from a132 words
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264 1968-06-05 11 LUI THAI HENG - By LUI THAI HENG Kuala Lumpur, May 26 WHOLESALERS and traders here have expressed ‘‘grave concern*’ over the Traffic Advisory Board’s proposal to ban loading and unloading of goods in certain parts of the town during office hours. They said If the proposal was264 words
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Article70 1968-06-05 11 I j SINGAPORE. June 2. The 21st issue of Papineau's Guide Singapore and Spotlight on Malaysia, which has now been published, has been completely revised and brought up to date. It contains nearly 400 pages of information for the tourist or newcomer, and has many illust’70 words
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132 1968-06-05 11 OINOAPORE, May 28. k The Singapore Tourist Promotion Board today said that tourist traffic into the island continued to' increase in spite of an acute shortage of topclass hotels. It disclosed that Singapore had 17,012 visitors in January—an increase of 32.8 per132 words
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Article32 1968-06-05 11 KUCHING, May 24—An RMAP helicopter flew a mercy mission today bringing a seriously ill pregnant Dayak woman from ihc Tebedu area In the First Division to the General Hospital here.32 words
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Article, Illustration321 1968-06-05 12 KUALA LUMPUR, May 28. Minister of Education, Inche Mohamed Khir Johari, today appealed to the Cambridge Syndicate to expedite the processing and release of examination results. He made the appeal I when he opened the I biennial meeting of the Malaysia Advisory Committee of321 words
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Article164 1968-06-05 12 ORUNEI TOWN. May 28. The Barisan Kemerdekaan (Baker) or Brunei Freedom Front, is to order a probe into the reasons why it lost the recent Brunei district council election. Inche Zainal Abidin Peteh, one of Baker's vicepresidents said today that he favoured a probe164 words
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Article57 1968-06-05 12 KUAIA LUMPUR. May 28 Three police oillcers left by air today for Washington for four months ot training at the International Police Academy. They are Deputy Supt. Mohamed Zanian Khan. OCPD Klang. Deputy Supt. Osman Abdullah of the Ipoh Police Field Force and Asst. Supt.57 words
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511 1968-06-05 12 K. LUMPUR. May 28 jyjORE than 15,000 people are expected to turn up at the Merdeka Stadium at 4.30 p.m. on May 30 to hear an address by the visiting Indian Premier, Mrs. Indira Gandhi. Mrs. Gandhi,511 words
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Article, Illustration308 1968-06-05 12 KUALA LUMPUR. May 21 'J’HE Malaysian Trades Union Congress is to carry its fight against the country’s labour laws into the arena of the general assembly of the International Labour Organisation at Geneva next month. We intend to308 words
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114 1968-06-05 12 I/'UALA LUMPUR. May 26 —The president of tin* Karate Association of Malaysia. Inche Khir Johari. said today that any member found using the art for aggressive purposes would be expelled from the association. It must always be borne in mind that karate114 words
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Article, Illustration322 1968-06-05 13 KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 AN agreement to set up a Malaysia-Indonesia joint commission on trade and economic relations was signed here today. The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Lim Swee Aun, who signed lor Malaysia,rrday. — Straits Times picture. - 322 words
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Article122 1968-06-05 13 Kuala lumpur. May 29. —Four days have been set aside for the Dewan Ra’ayat to debate the Yang diPertuan Agong’s speech to both Houses of Parliament on June 6. Tengku Abdul Rahman said this when speaking to newsmen after today's Cabinet meeting. The House122 words
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Article128 1968-06-05 13 KUALA LUMPUR. May 29 The insignia of Darjan Kerabat di-Raja Malaysia, created in April, 1966, for Rulers who have been elected as Yang diPertuan Agon?, and other insignia con.erred by the King will now no longer be returned to the State on tne death of128 words
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Article23 1968-06-05 13 PENANG. May 31—Mr. Albert Lee Him, 25, was today admitted as an advocate and solicitor of the High Court of Malaya.23 words
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Article85 1968-06-05 13 KUALA LUMPUR. May 29.—A number of posts in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be reshuffled next month, a Ministry spokesman said. This follows the appointment of Inche Hussin bln Osman, the Deputy Secretary of the Ministry. as Ambassador to Japan, and Inche Kamaruddin Artff85 words
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118 1968-06-05 13 pENANG, May 28 The Archdeacon of North Malaya, Veil. A. C. H. Peatfield, said today the Malaysian people were “very lucky” to be living in a country of peace and harmony. “When we are in a place like this, we tend to take118 words
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Article29 1968-06-05 13 KUALA LUMPUR, May 29.— Mr. Chung Tsu Teng, 24. was admitted to the Malaysian Bar in the High Court here today by Justice Dato S M. Yong.29 words
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Article160 1968-06-05 13 KUALA LUMPUR, May 25. THE six Indian ambassadors and High Commissioners, who are meeting here from tomorrow for a private conference, will also hold a special meeting with top officials of the Malaysian Foreign Ministry at Wisma Putra. The Permanent Secretary to the Foreign Ministry.160 words
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Article53 1968-06-05 13 TEI.UK ANSON, Mav 29Bishop R.F. Lundy of the Methodist Chur h will dedicate and open the eight-room Wesley Methodist School in Jalan Horley here on Friday. The $60,000 cost was met with $5,000 donated by the Lee Foundation of Singapore and from the Methodist Mission53 words
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94 1968-06-05 13 Bernama. Kuala lumpur, May 25.— A United Nations expert on narcotics will arrive here on May 31 to study the problem of narcotics smuggling in the country. The Controller-General of the Royal Customs and Excise Department, Wan Hamzah bin Haji Wan Mohamed, said todayBernama. - 94 words
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329 1968-06-05 14 KUALA LUMPUR, May 29. rrHE Cabinet today set up a special committee 1 to “get to the bottom of things” in the trouble-riddled Government Officers* Cooperative Housing Society. Announcing this after the Cabinet meeting this morning. Tengku Abdul Rahman said that the Cabinet was329 words
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238 1968-06-05 14 I/ (JALA LUMPUR, May 29 A businessman here today gave S10.000 to the National Cancer Society. He is Mr. Ng Eng lliatn. 56, whose younger sister Madam Ng Puay Siew, died of cancer of the womb in 1962 when she was 52. After238 words
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324 1968-06-05 14 Kuala lumpur. May 29.—Professor Aaron P. Wildavsky, professor of political science at the University of California, today predicted an end to the era of American involvement abroad after the presidential elections in November. He also predicted a congressional victory for324 words
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238 1968-06-05 14 From P. C. SHIVADAS, Kuching. May 27 MORE than d.OOU people attended a rally in Sarikei, in Sarawak's Third Division yesterday. “to show the Communists that the people are united and determined to fight them.” Ten days ago Miri. In the Fourth Division,238 words
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Article88 1968-06-05 14 I/ OTA KINABALU. May 21 —Bernama, Malaysia’» national news agency, will feed Fast Malaysian newspapers and radio services earlier than scheduled. This wa> stated here today by the general manager of Bernama. Syed Zainal Abidin, who arrived here today from Sarawak after a 24-hour visit88 words
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Article69 1968-06-05 14 KUALA LUMPUR, May 29. —The Russian Lmbassy here is looking for a piece of land to put up Its own embassy building An embassy spokesman today said they were still looking for a propei site and had not “committed ourselves .vet.” At the moment, the Ambassador Mr69 words
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142 1968-06-05 14 SINGAPORE. May 28. —The head of the General Hospital emergency unit, Mr D.W.C. Gawne, today said there was encouraging response to the “Wear a Crash Helmet'' campaign. Hve or six peopie recently involved in accidents had worn crash helmets and none142 words
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Article126 1968-06-05 14 I/ UAL A LUMPUR, May 29 The RMAF will give a display ol aerobatic flying, formation acrobatics and synchronised manoeuvres. mock battles with Jet strikes, casually evacuation and airlifts for the public here beginning at 9 a m on May 29. '1 wenty126 words
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Article, Illustration95 1968-06-05 15 Jtf HS. Indira Gandhi being escorted by Tan Sri Fatimah binte Haji Hashim, president of the National Council of Women's Organisations, to a specially erected dais in the Merdeka Stadium to address a mass rally on May 29. Behind them is Tengku Abdul Rahman. In the95 words
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Article64 1968-06-05 15 KUALA LUMPUR May 26— Tht Bishop of Kuala Luntpur. The Rt. Rev. Dr. D. Vendatgon. will present the Pope Paul medal to two Malaysians tor outstanding service to the Church. They >k Mr. M. Sewell. ew* tcutive secretary ot the Cat 1 to he VVeliarc64 words
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Article71 1968-06-05 15 Hfrnamn. KUALA LUMPUR. May 27— The Selangor Slate Government will need $60 million in me next 1 4» tears to build a new Slate j Secretariat building and a State mosque at Sungel Rengnm. 15 j miles from heie, the Mentri j Besar. Dato HarunHfrnamn. - 71 words
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Article35 1968-06-05 15 PENANG. May 3O— Three officials from the Brunei Religions Affairs Department, Inche Abdul Salam, Inche Mctusin bin Timbung and Inche Abu Bakar bin Clmchu. arrived here today for a nine-day study tour.35 words
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Article45 1968-06-05 15 LTUAI.A LUMPUR May 30.—Two new patrol boats ot the Royal Malaysian Navy will be commissioned at K D. Malaya in Singapore on June 3. They are the K.D Sri Johore and K.D Sri Perils, which arrived in Singapore early this month.45 words
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Article34 1968-06-05 15 PENANG. May 39.—'The United Democratic Party will hold a national general assembly here on June 23 to consider a proposal to dissolve the party and join the new Gerakan Ra’ayat Malaysia.34 words
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521 1968-06-05 15 808 NG - By 808 NG: ]yjKS. Indira Gandhi this evening made a stirring call to all Asian countries to “get togetner again The Indian Prime Minister told 12,000 cheering Malaysians of all races at a mass rally at Merdeka Stadium that “Asia is emerging again.” Even521 words
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480 1968-06-05 16 SINGAPORE, May 30 'J’ENGKU Abdul Rahman tonight spoke of India and Malaysia happily joining hands across the Indian Ocean because both understood each other intimately and shared the common desire for world peace. The Prime Minister was speaking at the State banquet480 words
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Article58 1968-06-05 16 PENANG. May 30—The visiting Indonesian Minister of Trade. Major-General M. Jusuf, today had informal talks with the Chief Minister. Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee, on the promotion of direct trade links between Penang and Indonesia. Maj.-G°n. Jusuf, who is leading an eight-man trade delegation on58 words
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Article, Illustration227 1968-06-05 16 Kuala lumpur, May 30. It was a pleasant surprise for the Chief Minister of Fiji, Ratu Mara, when he learnt that his visit to Malaysia coincided with that of India’s Prime Minister, Mrs. Indira Gandhi. Ratu Mara arrived here this evening227 words
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180 1968-06-05 16 KUALA LUMPUR, May 30. At.t. teacher-trainees will have to attend science and mathematics lectures in Englisn and the National Language from now on, the Minister of Education, Inche Khir Johari, an- nounced today. This was to help solve the shortage of science and mathematics180 words
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86 1968-06-05 16 PEKAN. May 30. The Sultan of Pahang this morning led more than 300 motor-boats and sampans in the annual fish drive in the Pahang river here. The drive climaxed the Sultan's week-long 64th birthday celebrations. It began with the ceremonial pouring of tuba86 words
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199 1968-06-05 16 KANGAR, May 30 The Raja of Perlis today appealed to the Central Government to give more financial aid to the state until it could stand on its own feet. •We are launching many development projects which., when completed, will help us199 words
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224 1968-06-05 16 j K. LUMPUR, May 30^] A TRADE agreement between Singapore and the United Arab Republic was signed at the Finance Ministry’s Trade Division today. The Director of the Trade Division. Mr. Tan Soo Chye, signed for the Singapore Government,224 words
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368 1968-06-05 17 SINGAPORE, May 31 f pHE Finance Minister, Dr. Goh Keng Swee, said tonight he might have to allow a substantial rise in the cost of living to mop up an intolerable number of unemployed*’ if this became necessary. Speaking at the annual368 words
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141 1968-06-05 17 Kuala lumi»uk, May 31 —The Australian Prime Minister, Mr. John Gorton, will arrive here on June 11 on an official I three-day visit. He will be accompanied by his American-born wife I Bettinn. The times of his arrival and departure are still141 words
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Article39 1968-06-05 17 PENANG M;<y 31 Tan Sri Saw Seng Kew was yesterday re-elected president of the Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce .with Mr Sam Ah Ciiow ns vice-president Mr Ho Keh Yew. secretary, and Mr t«ee Ouat Cheow. treasurer39 words
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85 1968-06-05 17 Kuala lumpuk. May 31 —The Chief Minister of Fiji, Ratu Mara, paid a courtesy call on the Indian Prime Minister. Mrs. Indira Gandhi, at 1st ana Tetamu t his mornI tug. He also met the Minister of Works. Posts and Telecommunications. Tun V. T.85 words
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Article36 1968-06-05 17 9R1NGAPORE. Mov 27.-Oi«nt Atlas moths which have been invading Kuaia I.umpur turned up in Singapore today. Hundreds of them “invaded" homes clinging to ceilings and walls and fluttered around in gardens36 words
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Article, Illustration457 1968-06-05 17 K LUMPUR. May 31 'J’EACHER-TRAINING in the country needs radical re-orientation if the educational system is to remain sound and healthy, the head of the History Department in the University of Malaya, Professor Wang Gung-Wu, said today. He also urged that professional standards457 words
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Article913 1968-06-05 18 VTERY active condi- tions ruled on the Stock Exchange last week with turnovers hitting new high marks for two days running. Main interest was turned on the speculative counters, and gambling seemed to be the order of the week. Heavy two-way business was carried out for913 words
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Article12 1968-06-05 18 Mmy April Rubber: 51.424 eta. 49.794 cl*. Tin: $558.74 $559.3612 words
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Article386 1968-06-05 18 VIOVEMCNTS OF SMABE FRICKS BASED ON A C 1MPARIS0N OF LAST SALES IN TMB SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR TBADINC ROOMS OF THE STOCK EXCHANGE ON MAY 23 TO MAY 31: INDUSTRIALS: Ben and C*. I i HI cents», Bouttead (unch.). Central Sugar (-> 56 cents). C.C.M. <386 words
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Article65 1968-06-05 18 May J7 May 28 May 29 May 30 May 31 June 1 Industrials: 153.79 155.14 154 54 154 01 154 61 154 81 PrAp+rtieh: 159.16 162.41 161.63 161.46 161 30 160 97 tlina: 78.51 78.59 78 59 78.57 78 39 78.39 t$ rubber*: 101 92 101.92 *****65 words
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Article229 1968-06-05 18 the free exchange market in Hong Kong on Saturday the U.S. Dollar was quoted at 6.12* for T.T. and 6 11 for cash. Sterling was quoted at 14.50 and •ns tael geld at 314*. The tot.il value of all transactions on the Exchange for the the week229 words
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Article25 1968-06-05 18 May 31. RUBBER PRICE: 57 rents (up one cent). TIN PRICE: $557.62) (unchanged) Estimated offering 236 tons (up 5 tons).25 words
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Article113 1968-06-05 18 TMI Assaciatian ar Sank* in Malay 1 t'a-Etngaper* made these changes in its rates to merchants yesterday tall rates to $100): Onitsd States Buying TT 32 11/18. airmail OD 32 13 16. 90 d/st. 33* credit bills, 33 9 18 trade bills. Canada: Buying TT 35}, airmail OD113 words
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Article48 1968-06-05 18 «Manage»*' Prices) First Malayan 2.74 Pecond Malayan 1.97 Third Malayan t.24 The Comment lad us 1.07 ad The Paving Fund.. i.il 1.20 Mai It vest Mind 1.15 1.23 ad First Hong Kong... .85 .90* Second Hong Kong .60 64* ad Stcilirig Commodity 5/1* «•Hong kong currency)48 words
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Article362 1968-06-05 18 THIS week’s local Rubber Market saw the level of rubber rise dramatically to reach a peak of 59 cents lor June, a gain of 6{ cents from last Friday's close and the highest level since June 1967, says H.C.B. and Co. Ltd. in their review.362 words
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Article35 1968-06-05 18 KlltRIK TIN (per lb.) (per pirull. May 27. 53»* cts. $559.90 2*. 55'i cts. $559.00 29. 5«'* els. $559.0» .70. 5« $557.67 x 31. 57 $557.62'i June 1. $557.62 (i35 words
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Article61 1968-06-05 18 Current Halt Total for Total tor paymenl payable tlir year previous yeat Mal.iv n Credit 10'* fiirtP 27 15% CJ. E. Life 154% June 27 20% 16*% Sabali Timber 41j', Julv 27 51J% 50% K Kampar 0'< July 3 324%. 50% Talam Mines 10% June 28 10% 20%61 words
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652 1968-06-05 19 NORMAN SIEBEL - By NORMAN SIEBEL S Amateur Athletic Union and Hockey Federation, the most Olympicminded and Olympics-worthy of the national associations, have not wilted under the stern qualification demands for Mexico City imposed on them by the OCM selectors. Both associations have Jumped to the challenge652 words
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Article62 1968-06-05 19 P. U. de Silva will lead the Malaysian Government Services team against Hyderabad Blues in the cricket match at Pantal. Kuala Lumpur, on June 11-12. Government Services nne-up: P O. de Silva. T. Tharumagnanam. A Delilkan. M. Shepherdson Ran jit Singh. H. Durairatnam, Ourucharan Singh,62 words
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Article164 1968-06-05 19 THE Malaysia ii A Amateur Weight lifting Federation will hold two trials at the Chlnwoo Auditorium Kuala Lumpur, on July 6 and 15 to select their team to the Olym pic Games at Mexict City In October. The MAWF ana trui other sports association.: have been164 words
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Article598 1968-06-05 19 T M FOLLOWING is a COMPLkTS LISV OF REVISED QUOTATIONS FOR THE WEEK ENDED SATURDAY JUNE 1. INDUSTRIALS Alm Bricks -1 Ben A Co IA4 CM C, Sugars 4.68 4.70 C.C.M 1.60 C.C.M deb C.T.S. ords C.B. Holdings 4 9o Dunlop 3.36 3.40 East Smelt 6 65 6.90598 words
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Article99 1968-06-05 19 TINE Asseeiatien ef Banks in Ma-laysta-Slngapers made these changes In its rates to merchants on Saturday (al, rates to $100). Unitsd Static Buying TT 32 11/16, airmail OD 32 13/1«. 90 d/at. 33 3/8 credit bills, 33 9/16 trade bills. Selling TT sr OD ready! Unltad ttatae 3299 words
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Article1086 1968-06-05 19 T M "««‘A ■U6INS6B ON THI FOLLOW?' ,XCHANQB A» *2* D HBTRIALBi Ban A Ca 63 28 to to a! 3 02 83 40 10 83 48 to 63.44 to 68.58 to 63.48 to 63 60Baustaad 51.86 to 81.83 to $1.86. #U,,r 84-20 10 94 22 »<lB to1,086 words
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Article865 1968-06-05 20 NORMAN SIEBEL - Arsenal 6 All-Stars 2 By NORMAN SIEBEL had to have a single goal first-half lead wiped out before they unwound themselves into fiery action and flattened FAM President’s Asian AllStars 6-2 at Merdeka Stadium last night. In the first half, the Stars’ half of the field was865 words
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Article180 1968-06-05 20 IAN PEREIRA - By IAN PEREIRA pANCHACHARAN Gunalan is planning another attempt to gain a place in Malaysia’s team defending the Thomas Cup in 1970. Gunalan was named for Cup trials In 1963 but had to withdraw because of his studies. Shortly afterwards, he left for England. After four180 words
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Article317 1968-06-05 20 JOE DORAI - By JOE DORAI IOE MINTO and uerek Fattinson, who drove a Toyota, were officially declared the winners of the South Malaysia Motor Rally which ended In Singapore yesterday They finished me 600mlle event, sponsored by B P.. with a loss of 715 points 70 marks317 words
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Article51 1968-06-05 20 S' IX countries and Western Australia state have accepted the F.A. of Malaysia’s invitation to the Merdeka tournament in August. The countries are Singapore. Indonesia. Thailand, Japan Hong Kong and South Korea India and South Vietnam have provisionally accepted while replies are being awaited from Burma and51 words
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249 1968-06-05 20 T’HE Singapore Government will soon Issue directives to all national sports associations to stop competing In Malaysian Interstate competitions. Sports associations still Involved In Malaysian competitions would have to make new arrangements, Inche Othman Wok, the Minister for Social Affairs, said yesterday. Inche Othman,249 words
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122 1968-06-05 20 r IW4NI8 is the second Slngapore sport to be withdrawn from Malaysian inter-state competitions. A fortnight ago the Football Association of Singapore withdrew from the Malaysia Cup and FAM Cup tournaments Singapore LTA have now informed the LTA of Malaysia that they will not take122 words