The Straits Budget, 10 July 1968
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Title Section40 1968-07-10 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 821. KUALA LUMPUR, JULY 10, 1968. Price 40 Cents (Malaya) or 1 Shilling KDN 3110 MC (P) 003540 words
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Advertisement261 1968-07-10 1 MOUSE M CmCUUTHM 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 £465261 words
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482 1968-07-10 2 LIM CHONG KEAT - LIM CHONG KEAT President. Singapore Institute of Architects and Council, Singapore Institute of Architects Singapore WE note with concern that the Urban Renewal Department has confirmed that the Raffles Institution site is one of many areas in the central business district that will482 words
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91 1968-07-10 2 MOTHER - MOTHER Singapore MY son was called up for National Service while he was sitting for his Cambridge exam, and was looking forward to studying engineering at the Poly Like all other citizens he was sent to Pulau Belakang Matl for basic military training. After91 words
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Article134 1968-07-10 2 FAIR PLAY - FAIR PLAY Ulu Pahang rE Ministry of Education must realise the frustrations building up among the West Coast teachers In the East Coast states. Our patience has been misconstrued to mean contentment. It Is becoming Increasingly difficult for us to get hack to134 words
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Article48 1968-07-10 2 YUSOFF RAHMAN - YUSOFF RAHMAN Seremban CEREMBAN, especially the Taman Bunga has some fame for Its cleanliness, so why risk that reputation by allowing cattle to roam and dirty the lawns near Government offices, town areas and private compounds? 8urely the authorities have laws prohibiting stray cattle from the town area?48 words
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Article163 1968-07-10 2 DEMOCRAT - DEMOCRAT Penang rls heartening to read the assurance given by the Prime Minister to Dr Tan Chee Khoon’s question about government monopoly of the mass media. It is no use merely saying that our country is a democratic one enjoying freedom of speech and expecting163 words
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Article112 1968-07-10 2 POOR PARENT - POOR PARENT Serein ban V HAVE three children 1 attending a local Chinese Secondary Bchool They tell me their school Is to hold a variety show to mark its fifty-fifth ann.versary and all pupils of the school are forced to buy a ticket each so112 words
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Article22 1968-07-10 2 H. JEFFRIES - H. JEFFRIES Singapore THERE are no proper roadside drains or lamp posts along Jalan Kechot. Mosquitoes are a nuisance In that area.22 words
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228 1968-07-10 2 S. KATHIRAVELIf - S. KATHIRAVELIf tor Secretary Ministry of Home Affairs Malaysia I REFER to the letter from Inche 00l Thlam Slew (ST. June 29) regarding the restriction on two publications: The Future of the Overseas Chinese in228 words
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Article87 1968-07-10 2 TONBEI - TONBEI Seremban OUR hero Shintaro 'spoke' In Malay for the first time on Wednesday in the popular T.V. series The Samurai’’. I for one would hall the dubbing job a success and offer my congratulations to all concerned. However I am sure there are hundreds if not87 words
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Article579 1968-07-10 3 —Straits Times, July 1 The problems touched upon by the Vice-Chancel-lor of the University of Malaya, Dr. J. H. E. Griffiths, in his convocation address, have been under study for some time. Whereas, however, the need to expand facilities for teitiaiy education is usually discussed from the viewpoint—Straits Times, July 1 - 579 words
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Article450 1968-07-10 3 —Straits Times, July 1 Details of the way in which approximately a third of the promised British aid to Singapore is to be spent justify the opinion that a good beginning has been made. In the evocative phrase used by Britain's Under-Secretary for Overseas Development the “action—Straits Times, July 1 - 450 words
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Article352 1968-07-10 3 —Straits Times. July 3 It has become customary for the Malaysian Government to make ex-gratia payments to the dependants of members of the armed forces and police who are killed in action. This practice has wide support, and is especially appropriate at a time 1 like the—Straits Times. July 3 - 352 words
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Article663 1968-07-10 3 —Strait* Times, July 4 Though the Communist terrorists in southern Thailand originated from Malaya and still talk of MalayaSingapore as the main arena of their “revolutionary struggle”, it is by no means their policy to stand aloof from Thai politics. In the first place, the imperatives of survival—Strait* Times, July 4 - 663 words
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Article389 1968-07-10 4 —Straits Tunes, July 4 For the past five days Singapore has been playing host to North Korea’s VicePresident, who is in the Republic on a State visit. He is the highest-ranking Asian Communist ever to have visited Singapore but he has been welcomed as the representative of—Straits Tunes, July 4 - 389 words
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Article633 1968-07-10 4 —Straits Times, July 5 There are three ways in which the Malaysian Government can head off a civil service stiike, and gentle indications hove been given that the Government will have recourse to them if the need arises. One way is for the Minister of Labour to—Straits Times, July 5 - 633 words
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Article426 1968-07-10 4 —Straits Times, July 5 Singapore's plans to retrain redundant civilian workers dischaiged by the British Services are rapidly taking shape. The permanent training centie set up at Telok Blangah is a major step. Makeshift arrangements for retraining in basic skills have so far worked admirably to satisfy—Straits Times, July 5 - 426 words
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Article513 1968-07-10 4 —Strait* Times, July 6 The Thai-Malaysian General Border Committee has agreed on ‘‘further measures to be implemented immediately” to strengthen the campaign against the Chin Peng terrorists. The joint communique gives no details, but supplementary statements by the Thai Deputy Defence Minister, Air Chief Marshal Tun Dawee Chullasapya,—Strait* Times, July 6 - 513 words
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Article56 1968-07-10 4 SINGAPORE, July E. The Defence Minister, Mr. Lim Kim San. will be asked to make a statement on the agreement reached at the recent Kuala Lumpur five-power defence talk, when Parliament next sits. This is one of the questions .submitted for oral answer by Madam Chan56 words
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Article, Illustration243 1968-07-10 5 SINGAPORE, June 28. 'J'HE ASEAN ad hoc committee on tourism now meeting in Singapore has decided to recommend the holding of a "Visit Asean Year" in 1970. The Ministerial meeting of the regional group in Jakarta243 words
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Article104 1968-07-10 5 CITIAWAN. June 30 —The Government is urged to send more science teachers to the AngloChinese School and the lower secondary school here, both of which have Malay medium classes. With the emphasis on science, good teacher* in this field were needed by Malay medium104 words
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Article39 1968-07-10 5 KUAI.A LUMPUR June 30— The Assistant Minister of Education. Mr. l.ee Siok Yew. will hand over cheques to four schools in Petaling Java district at the La Salle Secondary School. Petaling Java at 10 am. tomorrow.39 words
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94 1968-07-10 5 pENANG. June. 29.—The national president of Party Ra’ayat, Inche Kasslm Ahmad, today called on the Government to allow the Malayan Communist Party to function in the country. “If the Alliance has full faith in democracy, then it should not have any fear of Communism94 words
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Article46 1968-07-10 5 KUAI.A LUMPUR. June 30 Ten students trom the University of Hong Kong arrived here this morning as guests of the University of Malaya Students Union They are on a month-long tour of Singapore. Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok under a student exchange scheme46 words
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Article93 1968-07-10 5 CINGAPORK. June 30. Singapore will continue increasing its annual contribution to the Colombo Plan, the Government pledged today in a review to mark Colombo Plan Day tomorrow. This year Singapore offered a record 314 training awards to member countries, compared to 292 last year.93 words
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124 1968-07-10 5 IPOH June 30 —The Gera--1 kan Ra’ayat Malaysia will be establishing its first four branches in Perak at Ipoh. Taiping. Teluk Anson and Tanjong Rambutan. Thus was disclosed by Dr. J. B A. Peter, a founder member. who convened a meeting124 words
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286 1968-07-10 5 KUALA LUMPUR, June 30. 'J’HE 13,000-strong National Union of Teachers may join 70.000 members of Cuepacs in their proposed strike on Sept. 1. The NUT central executive committee will decide at an emergency meeting here on July 6 whether286 words
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Article47 1968-07-10 5 KUALA LUMPUR. June 30 The Malaysian Ambassadordesignate to Saudi Arabia. Inche Kamaruddin bin Mohatned Ariff. and his family left for Jeddah today to take up his new post. Inche Kamaruddin was formerly Deputy Secretary (Special Duties) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs47 words
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209 1968-07-10 5 LUMPUR, July 1 Seventy-five per cent of Britain’s £25 million pull-out aid to Malaysia will be in the form of interest-free loans. The remainder will be in outright grants. This was stated here today by the Under-Secretary of the British209 words
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642 1968-07-10 6 l/UALA LUMPUR, June 30. —Tun Abdul Razak is confident that as a result of this week’s joint border meeting, Thai and Malaysian forces will be able to integrate their operations effectively to crush ttoe Communists. The meeting would discuss the tightening up642 words
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Article38 1968-07-10 6 KANGAR, July 1 Settlers illegally occupying State land in Perils will be Issued either permanent or temporary occupation titles next month. All squatters, except those occupying State reserve land, would be eligible for titles.38 words
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306 1968-07-10 6 Regional peace: How lawyers can help —by Tengku Kuala lumpur, June 30. —A deeper understanding and a common dialogue among lawyers in this region will promote more harmonius relationship greater amity among nations in this part of the world, Tengku Abdul Rahman said. In a message to the Lawasla conference,306 words
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Article, Illustration248 1968-07-10 6 June 30. Thirty business leaders, representing the rubber, banking, manufacturing and trading interests, will assist the Malaysian delegation in its discussions on closer trade, relations with Indonesia begining in Jakarta. The main body of the 40member delegation, led by the Secretary for248 words
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Article31 1968-07-10 6 Gotong royong contest PENANG. July 1 Youth clubs in Balik Pulau district will hold an inter-club "Gerakan Jayadiri" (self improvement contest on July 7. The programme will include a "go-tong-royong" contest.31 words
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Article37 1968-07-10 6 I POH. July I—The 10th Bn.. Royal Malay Regiment celebrated its first anniversary with a parade at its base in Tambun Road here today. The battalion is comm anded by Lt. Col. Mokhti bin Jabar.37 words
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160 1968-07-10 6 A SRIPATMY - By A SRIPATMY \f ALACCA, July 1. Portuguese-Eura-sians here celebrated one of their gayest festivals the feast of St. Peter (Festa de San Pedro) over the week-end. The celebrations organised by the Portuguese Cultural Soc’ety, were held at the Portuguese settlement160 words
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Article44 1968-07-10 6 Malaysia in Ipoh on July 13. Bernama KUALA LUMPUR. July I—A proposal that Malaysia should set up her own national airline will be discussed at the annual meeting of the Associated Malay Chambers of Commerce of Malaysia in Ipoh on July 13.Malaysia in Ipoh on July 13.— Bernama - 44 words
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Article28 1968-07-10 6 (PI.DA) here tomorrow.- Beinama. KUALA LUMPUR, July 1.— Tuti Abdul Razak will visit the headquarters of the Federal Laud Development Authority (FI,DA) here tomorrow -Bernama.(PI.DA) here tomorrow.- Beinama. - 28 words
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Article, Illustration422 1968-07-10 7 Magdalene Lum - By Magdalene Lum: Kuala Lumpur, July 3 THAILAND'S Deputy Defence Minister, Air Chief Marshal Tun Dawee Chullasapya. flew in here today to discuss with Tun Abdul Razak the possibility of putting the ThaiMalaysian border under joint military control. He told reporters he422 words
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197 1968-07-10 7 Kuala lumpur. July 3 The Government has information that certain headmasters are making “private deals” with publishers and get as much as a 3ft per cent cut on textbooks for their schools. Most of those involved are heads of Chinese197 words
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Article190 1968-07-10 7 Kuala lumpur, July 4 Malaysian manufacturers are now looking forward to export their products to the Middle East and Africa, the executive secretary of the n e w l y f o rmed Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers, Dato Mohamed Yusof bin Haji Ahmad, said here190 words
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Article23 1968-07-10 7 BUTTERWORTH. July 4. Haji Ahmad Sa'.ud was re-elected chairman of the Province Wellesley North District Council at a meeting held today.23 words
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66 1968-07-10 7 JOIIORE BAHRU, July I—The Minister of Education, Inche Mohamed Khlr Johari. today said he was prepared to meet Professor Syed Hussein Alatas to debate the Higher Education Planning Committee's report in August or September, after his return from a tour overseas The place66 words
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328 1968-07-10 7 lOPH, July 4. 'J'HE Central Government is to spend $6O million on the General Hospital here to enable it to accommodate up to 2,000 patients. Dr. Ng Kam Poh, the Minister of Health, In disclosing this here today, added that he would give328 words
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Article53 1968-07-10 7 KUALA LUMPUR. July 4 Eleven Malaysian pressmen left here for Taipeh this afternoon nn a hve-dav visit as quests of China Air Lines and the Government Information Office The president and vice-preaid-cnt of the National Preas dub, Inehe Roselin nin Yaacob and Mr. Y B Lee.53 words
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Article, Illustration265 1968-07-10 8 MAUREEN TEN - By MAUREEN TEN Kuala lumpur, July 1. Hong Kong students are more reserved than those In Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Mr. Philip Leung, leader of the goodwill delegation from the University of Hong Kong which is here as guests of the University—Straits Times picture. - 265 words
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Article417 1968-07-10 8 LUMPUR, July 1. Tun Ruzak today defended Malaysia’s detention laws and said the Government had to arm itself with the requisite level, powers to cope with men and movements which sought to establish their authority through violence and disorder. The Deputy Prime Minister was addressing417 words
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143 1968-07-10 8 PENANG, July 2 THE master plan for the a proposed $25 million regional centre for science and mathematics to be built here has been approved by the regional steering committee of the South-East Asia Ministers of Education Council fSeamec). Approval was given at a143 words
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Article, Illustration305 1968-07-10 9 IPOH, June JO. jyjALAYSIA will be self-sufficient in rice in three years’ time, Senator Abdul Ghafar Baba, Minister without Portfolio, predicted today. He was opening the Kinta Selatan Umno delegates conference in Kopisan new village, about 10 miles from here.305 words
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Article22 1968-07-10 9 TELUK ANSON, June 30. Mr. V. Renganathan. a planter, has been elected president of tlie Malaysian Indian Congress branch here.22 words
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184 1968-07-10 9 dent nation” Bernama. Kuala lumpur. July 2.—The Government has the fullest confidence in its judges, Tun Abdul Razak said today. "They nave proved their worth over the years.” he said. The Deputy Prime Minister was commenting on the uneasiness of the lawyersdent nation” — Bernama. - 184 words
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137 1968-07-10 9 MALACCA, July 2. The youth section of the Malacca MCA has established another seven branches, making a total of 33 in the State. This was stated by the president of the Malacca MCA, Dato Tan Cheng Swee. at the first annual meeting of the section137 words
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208 1968-07-10 9 Kuala lumpur. July 1. —Malaysia will need at least 1,200 managers annually to keep pace with the country’s development. The modern manager would have to be a product of talent and training. It would not be enough, said the Assistant Minister of Home208 words
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Article36 1968-07-10 9 KUALA LUMPUR. June 30 Professor D. E. .Oavkin will talk on Recent research work at the University Computer Centre’’ at the lecture theatre. Faculty of Science. Univera ty of Malaya, at 8 pm. tomorrow36 words
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217 1968-07-10 9 808 NG - By 808 NG LUMPUR, July 1. Motor assembling has moved into top gear less than a year after the first Made-in-Malaysia car came off the production line. Four of the six approved assembly plants are in production while the remaining two expect to217 words
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Article54 1968-07-10 9 JOHORE BAHRU. July 2. The Royal Malaysian Navy yesterday celebrated its 10th anniversary with a parade by 800 officers and ratings at its base at K.D. Malaya in Woodlands. Members of the public and ratings were shown around the base and some of the patrol crafts used54 words
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120 1968-07-10 9 SINGAPORE. July 1. —The 18th annual Pacific Area Travel Association conference in Bangkok in January will be a platform to boost the theme “Visit Asean Tourist Year 1970.” Thailand’s Director-Gen-eral of Tourism, Lt.-Gen. Chalermchai Charuvastr, said this today in a pledge to promote120 words
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Article35 1968-07-10 9 PENANO. July 2 Descendants of the late Hajl Kassim, donor of the Kampong Makam wakaf land, plan to hold a rally to protest against the proposed take-over of the land for business purposes.35 words
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Article, Illustration724 1968-07-10 10 SINGAPORE, July 1 gINGAPORE welcomes talent from anywhere which can contribute to the welfare, development and progress of the Republic. This, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Labour, Mr. S. Rajaratnam, said today was essential in helping Singapore to724 words
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207 1968-07-10 10 K. LUMPUR, July 1 /"ANADA is proud to be v associated with the growth of the Malaysian armed forces and police, the Canadian High Commissioner to Malaysia. Mr. John Haawen said in a broadcast tonight to mark Canada's national day. Mr. Hadwer,207 words
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Article57 1968-07-10 10 KUALA LUMPUR July 2. Lt.-Colonel Meor Ahmad bin Haji Dahari has befn appointed Deputy Director of the Public Relations Division in the Ministry ot Defence. Lr Col. Meor Ahmad, 40. former commanding officer of the Ist. Battalion. Royal Malay Regiment. succeeds Lt.-Col. Mchamed bin Hashim.57 words
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132 1968-07-10 10 Kota bharu. July 2. The Alliance headquarters in Kuala Lumpur today became responsible for the overall supervision of the election campaign In preparation for next year’s polls. All State party branches have been notified, the chairman of the Alliance Selection Committee, Inche Mohamed Khlr Johari.132 words
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133 1968-07-10 10 If ALA LUMPUR. July H. Malaysian and British officials began talks here today on details of the L2j> million aid from Britain to offset the effects of her military withdrawal. The Malaysian team was led by the deputy secretary to the Treasury, Mr.133 words
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407 1968-07-10 11 BATU GAJAH. July 1 M AL AYSIA is facing its worst financial crisis since independence, Mr. Bernard Lu, political secretary to the Minister of Finance, said here yesterday. Addressing a political symposium sponsored by MCA Youth, he said this was due to the low prices407 words
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242 1968-07-10 11 UCUM. June .10— Every citizen in this country. whether rich or poor, should be made to realise the difficult financial situation Malaysia is facing today. Senator K. R. Komasundram. vice-pre-sident of Kedah State Mir. said last night. "If this is done, then242 words
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285 1968-07-10 11 SINGAPORE, June 30 fPHE acting President Mr. Wee Chong Jin, today said that trade and economics were among the more practical areas for fruitful co-operation between nations. Speaking at a State banquet at the Istana in honour of the Vice-President of285 words
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Article, Illustration221 1968-07-10 11 Kuala lumpur, June 30.—A prominent calligrapher and painter, Professor Sheh Hsueh-Man, who formerly headed the Department of Chinese Studies at the Nanyang University in Singapore, will hold a six-day exhibition at Balai Ampang here beginning from July 15. Half of the proceeds of221 words
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Article97 1968-07-10 11 KUALA LUMPUR. June 30— Malaysians will lx able to send parcels bv air direct to 110 places ii. the world Bom tomorrow, a statement Irom ’he Ministry of Works. Posts and Telecommunications said hero today. With the execution of SouthWes’ Africa. whose maximum parcel weight97 words
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204 1968-07-10 11 CLIM RIVER, June 30. The Democratic Action Party wants President Marcos of the Philippines to “abandon once and for all the Sabah claim” and work towards peace, stability and prosperity in South-East Asia. The call was made by Mr.204 words
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Article, Illustration787 1968-07-10 12 KUALA LUMPUR. July 2 CHIN Peng, the terrorist leader during the Emergency is believed to be directing the new Communist offensive on the Mal-aysian-Thai border. The Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak, told Bernama in nl n torview today:787 words
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260 1968-07-10 12 KUALA LUMPUR, July 2. pLANS to export bananas to Japan on a wide scale are being studied by the Federal Agricultural Marketing Board as part of its plan to boost the sales of local fruit. The current “Eat more local fruit" campaign260 words
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115 1968-07-10 12 Kuala lumpur, July 2 Seventeen students from the University of the Philippines left today after a week’s stay here as guests of the University of Malaya Students’ Union. “We were supposed to stay five days but we enjoyed it so much that we115 words
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Article54 1968-07-10 12 KUALA LUMPUR. July 3. The vice-president of the Agricultural Development Council, New York. Dr. ClifYton R. Wharton Jnr., will address members of the Agricultural Institute of Malaysia on aspects of US foreign aid in development at the Agricultural Department conference room, Swettenham Road, here at 93054 words
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Article, Illustration291 1968-07-10 12 KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 'J’HE new Greek Ambassador to Malaysia, Dr. Constantine Panayotacos, today offered Malaysia his country’s help in setting up a national shipping line. He told a Press conference that as the third largest maritime power in the world, Greece was291 words
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Article43 1968-07-10 12 KLUANG. July 3.—Mr. Rattan Singh, headmaster of Tengku Mahmud School here, has been elected chairman of the National Union of Teachers, Kluang district branch, with Mr A. Retnaslngam as vicechairman. Mr. Robert Oan as secretary and Mr. N S&nkaran as treasurer.43 words
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Article, Illustration672 1968-07-10 13 KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 would be a failure if it continued indefinitely to depend on external finance after the initial costs of setting it up. The a s s o ciation’s secretary-general, Mr. J. H. Wooten,672 words
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198 1968-07-10 13 SINGAPORE. July 3—Japanese admen took five i the 13 top awards In the Sixth Asian Advertising Congress's awards for top advertising material. Singapore admen won three first prizes. They also swept Ihe board by winning ihe first, second and third prizes in the categories198 words
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Article36 1968-07-10 13 SINGAPORE. July 3. Princess Poon Pisrn Diskul. president of the World Fellowship of Budhere on July 5 on a short visit She will leave Singapore for Kuala Lumpur on July 7.36 words
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96 1968-07-10 13 BANTING. July 2 A small number of people who refused to co-operate with the Government was hampering the national development effort, the Assistant Minister of Education. Mr. Lee Siok Yew. said today. Some refused to allow their land to be used for the building96 words
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Article49 1968-07-10 13 SINGAPORE. July 3,—Americans here will celebrate their Independence Day tomorrow with a reception at the residence of the Ambassador of the United States, Mr. Francis J. Galbraith There will be an exchange of toasts between Mr. Galbraith and the Minister for Culture. Mr. Jek Yuen Thong.49 words
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Article40 1968-07-10 13 KULIM July 3 The national president of the MIC. Tun V T. Sambanthan, and Kedah's Mentri Besar. Dato Syed Ahmad Shahabuddin. will addresi the Kedah State MIC annual delegates conference at the Kulim Uinno Hall on July 21.40 words
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126 1968-07-10 13 Kuala lumpur. wed.— A member of the International Executive Service Corps, who has just completed a six-month assignment in Malaysia, has predicted a bright future for the polyethylene packaging industry here. He is Mr. R. C. Schilly, a former executive and packaging specialist with Dupont,126 words
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218 1968-07-10 14 KUALA LUMPUR, July 1. newly-appointed Director of Operations, West Malaysia, General Tan Sri Abdul Hamid bin Bidin, today spoke of a “new concept” of operations along the Thai-Malay-sian border “to meet a common threat.” He said that greater coordination by the army and218 words
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Article79 1968-07-10 14 KUAI.A LUMPUR. July 3 The Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Public Administration at the University of Malaya, Prof. Ungku Abdul Aziz is one of five experts invited by Unesco to advise on research problems connected with its survey on literacy. Prof. Ungku Aziz79 words
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Article42 1968-07-10 14 KUALA LUMPUR. July 2. The Malaysian Ambassador to Indonesia, Tan Sri Ya’acob btn Abdul Laitiff, left for Jakarta today after a week's noliday here He will visit the Malaysian consulate at Medan on hLs way bo Jakarta42 words
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112 1968-07-10 14 Kuala lumpur. July 3. —Malaysia has agreed to conclude trade agreements with Yugoslavia and Rumania The Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak, said after the weekly Cabinet meeting today that draft agreements were approved. He hoped they would be signed soon. The agreements, he112 words
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234 1968-07-10 14 Low Yow Chuan. Bernama. KUALA LUMPUR July 1 JHE Malaysian Manufacturers Association and the National Chamber of Malaysian Manufacturers today formed a new organisation the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers The former executive secretary of the NCMM. Dato Mohamed Yusoff bin Haji Ahmad, said that aLow Yow Chuan. Bernama. - 234 words
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137 1968-07-10 14 July 2 Two Singapore photographers have gained the honour of being among the “100 leading monochrome exhibitors of the world." Yip Cheong Fun and Yam Pak Min, both members of the Photographic Society ol Singapore, ranked amoi.p the first 30 world exhibitors137 words
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Article44 1968-07-10 14 KUCHINO. July 3—Registration of voters lor Sarawak's first direct elections will begin on July 8 and end in September Last night over the Radio Malaysia here the State’s Supervisor of Elections. Mr. Augustine Chong, explained to the people the registration procedure.44 words
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Article322 1968-07-10 14 Bernama. KUALA LUMPUR, July 1. jyjALAYSIA yesterday signed the non-proli-feration treaty to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons in separate ceremonies in three capitals Washington, London and Moscow. A spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that “this was an act demonstrating Malaysia's firm beliefBernama. - 322 words
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197 1968-07-10 14 Vi U K I T MERTAJAM, July 3. the now Bishop of Penang Msgr. Gregory Yong, will blew the Incurable and bedridden at the annual Feast of St. Anne here on July 22. About 50.000 Catholics from Malaysia. Singapore and neighbouring countries197 words
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Article45 1968-07-10 14 aumoer oi to 1.50«. Bcmmu KUALA LUMPUR. July J. The Federal Land Development Authority is to recruit another .100 field officers soon, its deputy chairman. Raia Alias bln Mohamed All. said today. This Intake would bring the total number of staff to 1.500.aumoer oi to 1.50«. — Bcmmu - 45 words
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Article, Illustration264 1968-07-10 15 CHAN BENG SOON - By CHAN BENG SOON l/ROH, July 4 Communist leader Chin Peng is "probably still hiding" on the Thai side of the border, a top Malaysian operations officer said here today. "And he still heads the list of our most wanted men,"264 words
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Article, Illustration342 1968-07-10 15 MUAR, July 4. 'J’HE Government cannot implement the equal pay principle at present “not because we love our women less, but because we love our country more.” “If our country is in financial difficulties we expect everyone, including the women, to sacrifice342 words
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143 1968-07-10 15 WlALA LIMPI’R, July 4. The Government announced today that no more new motor assembly plants would be set up and no new models or makes al lowed to be assembled locally. It also warned that if any plant did not start production by June143 words
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Article32 1968-07-10 15 SUNGEI PATANI. July 4. Rev. Mother Rita, headmistress of the Alor Star Convent, has left for Paris to attend a chapter of her Order, the Dames de Saint Mu.r32 words
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Article202 1968-07-10 15 OENANG, July 4 1 The president of the Penang Tourist Association, Mr. T. S. Chet Chua, today urged the Central Government to consider setting up a tourist promotion board in the State. "Such a body will certainly help to develop and boost the tourist trade.202 words
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Article159 1968-07-10 15 SINGAPORE, July 4. —No-one in Singapore today would officially say why a Puskpak training aircraft presented to Singapore by the Government of India has never left the ground since last December. But a spokesman of the Flying Club said the aircraft had a number of159 words
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128 1968-07-10 15 UUALA LUMPUR, July 1—A $500,000 sawmill is to be built by Mara, the manager of Mara’s Timber Depot Co. Ltd., Inche Dahlan Mohamed Noor, said today. Inche Dahlan was addressing a Press conference after the deputy chairman of Mara. Dato Haji Mustafa128 words
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118 1968-07-10 15 Rernama. k'/'UALA LUMPUR, July 1 4Y —Tengku Abdul Rahman will hold a two-day meeting in London with five Malaysian envoys beginning on July 14. A spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the meeting was called at the personal request of.—Rernama. - 118 words
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Article, Illustration206 1968-07-10 16 KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 There is less routine and boredom in teaching than in any office Job, Miss La Verne Felder, a teacher from Washington, said here today. “The most rewarding part when the children's eyes light up and you know206 words
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Article68 1968-07-10 16 KUALA LUMPUR. July 4. The New Zealand High Commissioner, Mr. B. D Zohrab. will present a Thai made rice mill, complete with engine and zinc sheeting to build a shelter for it. tp the Farmers' Club of Kampong New Zealand, in Pahang, on July 19.68 words
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Article27 1968-07-10 16 BUKIT MERTAJAM July 4 The annual St Anne's feast here will be held on July 28. and not on July 22. as reported today.27 words
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189 1968-07-10 16 I/ U A L A LUMPUR, July 4 A 50member Indonesian cultural troupe from the West Java regional command of the Siliwangi Division will make a three-week tour of the Federal capital and 12 other West Malaysian towns beginning on July 25. The visit is189 words
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Article39 1968-07-10 16 KUANTAN. July 4. The Kuantan Rotary Club will sponsor a students' exchange programme in Pahang this year, its president. Mr. Denys Dias, said at the club's installation dinner at the Kuantan Club last night39 words
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239 1968-07-10 16 MAUREEN TEN - By MAUREEN TEN SINGAPORE, July 4. The Singapore Harbour Board Staff Association has criticised the Port of Singapore Authority management for “having all along taken It easy” and done little to keep pace with the port’s progress. In its annual report, the239 words
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140 1968-07-10 16 KUALA LUMPUR. July 4 Two top Malaysian officials concerned with industrial relations were quoted here today as saying that Malaysia may in time modify its present system of compulsory arbitration in labour disputes. They are Sir George Oehlers, chairman of Malaysia’s Industrial Arbitration140 words
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Article47 1968-07-10 16 KANGAR. July 4 The Perlis State Alliance will hold a rally on the hospital ground here at 4 p.m. tomorrow. The Minister of Information and Broadcasting. Inche Senu bin Abdul Rahman, and the Minister without Portfolio. Senator Ghafar Baba, will be among the speakers.47 words
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278 1968-07-10 16 r J HE American Ambassador to Malaysia, Mr. James Bell, said that the United States 192 years old today was undergoing a rapid and disturbing process of change, “instead of settling down and enloying our relative old age.” Speaking over Radio Malaysia278 words
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180 1968-07-10 16 lOHORE BAHRU, July 4 The Immigration authorities here have started to issue multiple visit passes to commuters from Singapore. With these passes, the 3.700 Singaporeans who regularly come here need not have their passports stamped every time they enter the state from Singapore. A180 words
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156 1968-07-10 16 Kuala lumpur. July 4—A ship, the Riverbank, arrives here iomorrrw with a Very Important Passenger a rare 1.5b0lb. African rhinoceros for Zoo Negara. At the port to take her on the final leg of the journey 30 miles to I'lu Klang will156 words
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327 1968-07-10 17 KUALA LUMPUR, July 5. *pHE World Food Programme, sponsored jointly by the United Nations and the Food and Agriculture Organisation, will provide Malaysia with $45 million worth of food if negotiations which are being carried on now are successful. The negotiations follow327 words
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196 1968-07-10 17 SINGAPORE, July 5. Eight men from the Outward Bound School yesterday paddled the 65-mile coastline of Singapore in a 17 ft. fibreglass canoe in 12 hours and 10 minutes. It was the first-ever round-the-island relay paddle with two men taking over the196 words
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255 1968-07-10 17 Beer is best challenge to other products: Dr. Lim Kuala lumpur, July 5.—The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Tan Sri (Dr.) Lim Swee Aun, today challenged local manufacturers to match the product quality and export success of Malayan Breweries. He issued the challenge when he handed two gold medals won255 words
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180 1968-07-10 17 IPOH, July 5. 'T'HE announcement by the Minister of Health, 1 Dr. Ng Kam Poh, here yesterday that the Central Government would be spending $6O million on the Ipoh General Hospital was described today as ‘’misleading the voters.” “It is nothing more than a180 words
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Article104 1968-07-10 17 JOHOR BAHRU, July 5. —An Indonesian students foundation has sought the help of Singapore and Malaysia in developing the Rhio group of islands as a major tourist attraction. Its representative. Dr. Naswll Idris, is at present in Johore. He will go to Kuala Lumpur soon104 words
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152 1968-07-10 17 to study tne plans. Brrnnma. Kuala lumpur, July 5. —Three representatives of the Selangor State Government will leave for Washington this month to negotiate a $10.5 million loan from the World Bank for its proposed $3O million water supply project. Theyto study tne plans. — Brrnnma. - 152 words
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209 1968-07-10 17 Kuala lumpur, July 5 —Malaysian ports need some years more to develop before they can reach international shipping standards. This is the opinion of Mr. M. Yoshlyama, a shipping magnate now making a study of the major ports in South-East Asia. He had209 words
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84 1968-07-10 17 Kuala lumfur, July 4 —The $2 million vocational school at Likas, Sabah, will produce its first skilled workers in 1971. Its New Zealand princi-pal-designate, Mr. K. T. Rouse, who is here for talks with Ministry of Education officials, said this today. The84 words
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Article930 1968-07-10 18 TF ever the trading rooms of the Stock Exchange needed a rest it was on Saturday morning after a hectic flve-day week in which a turnover of 12.4 million units valued at $19.9 million was recorded. Brokers’ offices last week were working late clearing up930 words
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Article317 1968-07-10 18 \IOVEMINTI OF SHARE 1,1 PRICES BASED ON A COMPARISON OF LAST SALES IN THE SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR TRAOINC ROOMS OF THE STOGK EXCHANCE ON JUNE 2S AND JULY S. INDUSTRIALS: Beustead (+9 Molil, Central Sugar (—4 cental, C.C M. ord*. (—9 cental. C.S. Holdings (-1-4 cental,317 words
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Article38 1968-07-10 18 RUBBER TIN (per lb.) (per picul). July 1. 55'* cts. $553.87 Z. 54 y t civ $555.50 I. 34% ctv $555.37 4. 54 %c tv $556.00 5. 5S 7 s cl*. $555.87'a $555.7538 words
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Article41 1968-07-10 18 Current Date Total for Total for payment payable the year previous year Metal Box 5% July 23 16% 17% Sim l.im 74% 74% 74% Straits Times 6%t Aug. 15 25% Killiiigliall Hub. 10% t July 30 474% t Interim41 words
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Article236 1968-07-10 18 JULY first grade rubber f.a.b. buyers closed st 5 p.m. in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur yesterday at 53 cents per lbdown a quarter of a rent on Thursday’s closing level. TJtetone was dull. M.R.E. closed prices in cents per lb. yesterday. Buyers Sellers Int. 1236 words
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Article113 1968-07-10 18 I'ME Atiocialion of Bank) In 1 Malaysia-8 mg a port made theae ihangeM in Its rate* to merit.ants yeaterday (all ratea to *100). Unlttd States: Buying TT 32 11/1«. airmail OD 32 13 1«, 60 d/at. 33 3/8 credit Mila, 33 9/1« trade bills. Canada: Buying TT 35113 words
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Article1014 1968-07-10 18 '■'HE WEEK'S BUSINES* ON THE t STOCK EXCHANGE WAS AS FOLLOWS: INDUSTRIALS: Baustead *1.64 to $1 6H;C. Sugar $4.48 to *4 3l> to *4 16 to 54.48 to S 4 36 to $4.42 to *4 36 to $4.38 to $4.36 to $4.42; C O M. $1.65 to $l.Bl1,014 words
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Article37 1968-07-10 18 ON the fra# axehange market In Hong Kong yesterday th« U.S. Dollar was quoted at 6.131 for T.T. and 6.111 for eash. Sterling was quoted at 14.53 and •na taal of geld at 3101.37 words
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Article56 1968-07-10 18 July 1. July 2. July 3. July 4. July 5. Industrials: 150.42 159.56 159.79 159.86 159 88 Properties: ***** 166 64 169 52 170.67 171.32 I Tin*: 78 05 78 05 78.16 78.20 78.22 t f rubber*: 102.44 102 44 102.44 102.41 102 41 t Dec. 29.56 words
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Article508 1968-07-10 19 r pmC FOLLOWING 10 A C0MPL0T0 I LIST OP REVISIO QUOTATIONS PON THI WEEK INDIO PRIOAV JULY 6. INDUSTRIAL* B. 6. Alex Bricks Ben. a Co 3.24 xbl Bouetsad l.«6 C. Sugars 4.40 4.43 C.C.M 1.86 C.C.M. Mb C.T.8. ords C B. Holdings 4.00 Dunlop 3.40 East. Smelt508 words
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Article30 1968-07-10 19 JuJj 5. RUBBER PRICE: 532 cents (down t quarter of a cent). TIN PRICE: $556,872 (down 122 cents.) Estimated offering 235 tons (up 5 tons).30 words
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181 1968-07-10 19 KUALA LUMPUR, July 1. a SEVEN-MAN Russian traae mission will arrive in the Federal capital in the third week of this month to appoint local agents to sell Russian products. Disclosing this today, a spokesman of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said:181 words
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93 1968-07-10 19 SINGAPORE, July 4 A IJ shipping operator has suggested to the Prime Minuter, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. to begin a campaign for funds to help set up a national shipping line. He is Mr. Chen Chi Wey. managing director of Harborline and Shipowners93 words
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Article64 1968-07-10 19 KOTA KINABALU, July. 5 The Anglican diocese of Jes6elton has been renamed the diocese of Sabah. W.th the charge in name the Rt. Rev. Ta-. Sri Rrfand Koh Is now the Bishop of Sabah. The chang» was announced here by Bishop Koh Just before he64 words
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Article48 1968-07-10 19 KUALA LUMPUR. July 4. The chairman of the Port 8wettenham Port Authority. Tan Sri Abdul Hamid bln Mustafa, and the deputy chairman. Tan Brl Ahmad bln Hajl Hussain, have been re-appoint-ed to their respective posts for another one-year-term, the the Government Gazette announced today.48 words
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Article, Illustration250 1968-07-10 19 UUALA LUMPUR, July 4 —South Vietnam’s only woman delegate to the Lawasia conference, Mrs. Duong Ngoc Chan, made up her mind at a fashion show for delegates wives she was going to have that Vietnamese costume in batik. “There were many pretty dresses250 words
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Article358 1968-07-10 19 AFTER an early rise which was not sustained. the local Rubber market eased lower before levelling of! during another rather quiet week report H.CJB. k Co. Ltd. in their current reviews. The early sUadlneee doe to July ehort-covering and some forward enquiry which met a selling358 words
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103 1968-07-10 19 TFFOH, July 4.—The Min1 ister of Health, Dr. Ng Ram Poh is considering a new type of uniform for government doctors and nurses. He told reporters after a tour of the General Hospital here today, that the new uniform would be «omewhat like103 words
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Article205 1968-07-10 19 MELBOURNE, Pri. WITH the market firmer. Great TT Boulder led the Mining Issues gaining «1 to $14.90. North Kalgurh peaked $13.20 but later fell back to $11.90 with a gain of 40 cents Silver Valley made 15 cents to $2lO but Morphjrorw lost eente to205 words
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Article, Illustration94 1968-07-10 20 IN KUALA LUMPUR dul Kazan, presiaeni ot Che Olympic Council of Malaysia, said It was “very generous” of Thailand to have agreed to stage the 1970 Aslan Games at Bangkok. He gave an assurance that Malaysia would give full- support to make the Games a success IN SIN6APORE bV h94 words
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Article299 1968-07-10 20 CHAN BEN 6 SOON - By CHAN BEN 6 SOON PKNANC MALAYS 4 S’COR MALAYS 2 DENANO Malays beat 1 favourites Selangor Malays 4-2 to win the Sultans’ Gold Cup in the Malaysian Malays soccer final at Stadium Darulaman in Alor Star last night. A record crowd ot more than 20.000,299 words
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109 1968-07-10 20 presented at the meeting.— Reuter T ONDON, July S. —Singapore’s hid to >ta<e the Aral official world badminton championships has received a temporary setback The Singapore Badminton Association, supported by Indonesia and the Philippines, hoped their proposal to hold the tournament would bepresented at the meeting.— Reuter - 109 words
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632 1968-07-10 20 NORMAN SIEBEL - By NORMAN SIEBEL A SIAN Games Federation members were helping Thai- land to stage the cut-costs 1970 Asian Games at Bangkok in several ways, Mr. Khaw Kai Boh, the Olympic Council of Malaysia vice-president, said in632 words
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Article23 1968-07-10 20 KUALA LUMPUR, July 7.— The Minister of Transport. Tan 8ri Sardon, will make a two-day visit to Penang beginning on Thursday23 words
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256 1968-07-10 20 Malaysian sprint champion Mani Jegathesan will be on his waj early next week, via Britain and Europe, to the Olympic Games at Mexico City in October if the Olympic Connell of Malaysia make a snap decision by this weekend. Alalaysian Amateur Athletic256 words
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137 1968-07-10 20 If ANGAK, July 7. The Minister Without Portfolio. 8enator Abdul Ghafar Baba, said yesterday the people must work hard If they wanted to progress. “No country can achieve anything unless the people are prepared to make sacrifices and work hard.” he told a137 words