The Straits Budget, 7 August 1968
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Title Section40 1968-08-07 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 825. KUALA LUMPUR, AUGUST 7, 1968. Price 40 Cents (Malaya) or 1 Shilling: KDN 3110 MC (P) 0035.40 words
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Advertisement207 1968-08-07 1 Interested in an expanding market? *5T THE SI MHY TIMES|E2 v v* m, r* BRIGHTENS UMy sessiM Mb a Ml amrf TIME WIM a*: ia to r <* yye in 1 n ’-Indira eq iJKff iMLte igl fpp rmtn •4* «4 aMhr. .(«liriWNlao In the rapidly expanding economies of Malaysia207 words
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363 1968-08-07 2 PARENT - PARENT Ipoh REGARDING double promotion, I have a suggestion to offer. The work in the first three years of primary school deals primarily with the f u n d a m entals of learning to sjpeaa, read and write, and with doing number363 words
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Article79 1968-08-07 2 W. K. QUEK - W. K. QUEK Singapore 1SEE today that the 6,000 strong Singapore Police Force will soon be wearing new badges of rank and crests. 1 am told that new uniforms made out of expensive material are also Sing to be supplied to e Police Force. I am a taxpayer and79 words
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Article102 1968-08-07 2 BAFFLED - BAFFLED Singapore rE programme planners of TV Slngapura continue to amaze me with their talent for inconsistency The final insult is their handling of the serialised programme ‘Coronation Street”. It began on a Wednesday night then was moved to Thursday night and from here (Thursday July 25) who102 words
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Article116 1968-08-07 2 TAN ENG HOCK - TAN ENG HOCK Malacca rpHE Minister of EducX atlon should consider revising the system governing the admission of children Into schools. The system is based on the year of birth of the child and surely there is a big gap between children born in January and those bom116 words
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Article65 1968-08-07 2 INTERESTED PARENT - INTERESTED PARENT Singapore event, and an achievement in public relations which I hope will not escape the attention of the Education Ministry. LAST Saturday (July 27) i I was most Impressed by an unusual annual school sports meet. This was the Blakang Mati Primary School sports in which the youngsters65 words
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129 1968-08-07 2 Mrs.) LOKE-LAN WICKS - (Mrs.) LOKE-LAN WICKS Af. Director National Library Singapore I REFER to the letter from “Heated” (8.T. July 20) and wish to thank him for his compliments on the role of the National Library. The adult lending section is not alrconaltioned at present because the capacity of129 words
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Article138 1968-08-07 2 OVER HEATED - OVER HEATED Singapore T ENTIRELY agree with what was said in Heated’8 letter (S.T. July 20). The main reading section referred to in the letter happens to be also the main lending section. As such it is the most used and the busiest part or the Library. However, because of138 words
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122 1968-08-07 2 W. Y - W. Y. Singapore rE Civil Service Salaries Commission has recommended that there be one time-scale for all non-graduate teachers: $295 —$925. In this scale an ordinary general teacher will start with $315 while a Technical Teacher will start with $295. What is wrong with Technical122 words
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Article153 1968-08-07 2 NOT FUNNY - NOT FUNNY Singapore I WAS watching on TV the variety show staged at McRltchie Reservoir recently It was quite an enjoyable programme except for one Item This was supposed to represent a scene at Collyer Quay and it featured several local personalities engaged in a supposedly153 words
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Article110 1968-08-07 2 PHILATELIST - PHILATELIST Singapore MOST countries including Malaysia and Brunei, do not require that a stamp first day cover, when sent by registered post, must have cross-lines on the front and back. Why then do the postal authorities in Singapore still Insist that registered first day covers must bear110 words
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Article105 1968-08-07 2 A.8.K LIM - A.8.K LIM Singapore rpo make these (Teox chew) operas intelligible, and, possibly even enjoyable, to the uninitiated, I would suggest that: a synopsis of each opera be published in advance in the Radio Weekly, with suitable comments on particular features such as the music and the105 words
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Article41 1968-08-07 2 CURIOUS - CURIOUS Singapore I HAVE seen at every car park where fees arc collected, this notice “all numbered parking spaces are reserved.” I understand these numbered spaces are reserved for certain officers in the Government service. Why should there be such privilege?41 words
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Article13 1968-08-07 2 —Ed. ST. We have received several more letters making the same point.—Ed. ST.—Ed. ST. - 13 words
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Article747 1968-08-07 3 —Straits Times, July 30 The Civil 8ervice Salaries Commission of Singapore, whose report will be presented to Parliament tomorrow, was appointed in 1966 on the recommendation of the Industrial Arbitration Court. Called upon to adjudicate claims submitted on behalf of Government inidwives, the Court pointed out that—Straits Times, July 30 - 747 words
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Article505 1968-08-07 3 —Straits Times, July 29 Ever since the breakdown of the Bangkok taiks on the Philippines claim to Sabah, Manila has been alleging that the Malaysian delegation terminated the discussions unilaterally. Its Note Verbale of July 20 adds the charge that in leaving the conference hall Malaysia went back—Straits Times, July 29 - 505 words
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Article431 1968-08-07 3 —Straits Times. July 31 The anti-smuggling pact signed between Malaysia and the Philippines nine months ago can be terminated by either side on notice being given. Today, the Cabinet will consider whether Malaysia should cause the agreement to lapse. Since the pact has been in force, sales of—Straits Times. July 31 - 431 words
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Article360 1968-08-07 3 —Straits TfcmM. August 1 Brunei was already a power when the first European explorers arrived in South East Asia. An ancestor and namesake of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. whose coronation takes place today, exchanged gifts with the King of Spain through Magellan’s navigator, Pigafetta, in the early 16th. Century.—Straits TfcmM. August 1 - 360 words
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Article363 1968-08-07 4 —Btratts Times. August 1 The Malaysian Cabinet has put off a decision on the future of the antismuggling ptet negotiated with the Philippine* nine months ago —no doubt in order to await aqeh clarification of Manila’s intentions towards Malaysia as the Philippines Foreign Secretary, Mr. Ram—Btratts Times. August 1 - 363 words
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Article748 1968-08-07 4 —Straits Tim**. August 2 The statement by Singapore’s Finance Minister, Dr. Goh Keng Swee, on the rc- port of the Harvey Com- mission on civil service salaries, is closely argued. Meat of the recommendations are accepted. Where the Government disagree* with the Commission, or holds that its—Straits Tim**. August 2 - 748 words
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Article459 1968-08-07 4 —Straits Tiim-s, August S The third ministerial conference of the Asia and Pacific Council has gone much as expected. The time clearly was not ripe to attempt a reconciliation of the different viewpoints which had emerged at past meetings on whether Aspfcc should concern :tself with collective—Straits Tiim-s, August S - 459 words
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Article475 1968-08-07 4 Struts Ttanes, August ft The guaranteed price ol good, dry padi, delivered at the Malaysian mill door, is $16 a picul. Wholesale prices of rice have dropped, yet still provide a respectable profit, and retail prices also have fallen, again without anyone losing money. The “glut’’ which— Struts Ttanes, August ft - 475 words
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364 1968-08-07 5 crumb,” he said. Bernama. KUALA LUMPUR, July 28. 'J’HREE rubber producing countries Ceylon, Indonesia and Nigeria have made approaches to Malaysia for permission to use the heveacrumb process developed by the Rubber Research Institute here. Disclosing this today,crumb,” he said. — Bernama. - 364 words
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Article, Illustration4 1968-08-07 5 Inche Hamid yesterday’s picture4 words
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150 1968-08-07 5 I/ (JALA LUMPUR. July U —‘‘Brick’* certificates in denominations of SI. $5. $10. $50, and S100 to enable those in the lowerincome group to contribute towards the cost of the MCA college at Batu Tiga will be on sale soon. This was150 words
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84 1968-08-07 5 KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 The Philippines Ambassador to Malaysia, Mr. Romeo Busuego, leaves here tomorrow to attend the Sultan of Brunei’s coronation as his government’s representative. The rest of the embassy staff will leave when he returns after the celebrations Mrs. Busuego, the ambassador’s84 words
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180 1968-08-07 5 A LOR STAR, MonFamily planning should play an important role in under developed countries like Malaysia, the Kedah Mentri Besar, Dato Syed Ahmad Shahabuddin said today He was declaring open a family planning week exhibition organised by the National Family Planning180 words
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111 1968-08-07 5 IT UAL A LUMPUR. Mon. Three out of 10 political parties have accepted an invitation to address a seminar on Chinese primary and secondary education to be held here In August. The three are the Democratic Action Party, the Labour Party and the111 words
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153 1968-08-07 5 CINGAPORE. July 28. Recruitment into the Singapore civil service from 1970 will only be from those who have completed national service. This was announced by the Minister for Defence. Mr. Lim Kim San. at the graduation dinner and dance organised by the Singapore153 words
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Article32 1968-08-07 5 -Bernama. KUALA LUMPUR. Frt. A British trade mission from the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce will visit Malaysia from Sept. 28 to Oct. 12. the British Information Office here said today.—Bernama.-Bernama. - 32 words
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Article53 1968-08-07 5 SINGAPORE, Pri. About 150 eye surgeons and specialists from 18 countries will attend the third congress of the AsiaPacific Academy of Opthamology beginning here on Monday. The congress will be opened by the Minister for Health, Mr. Chua Sian Chin, at the Faculty of Medicine building53 words
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Article100 1968-08-07 5 SINGAPORE. July 30—The Foreign Minister. Mr. S. Rajaratnam. will lead a seven-man delegation to the second Asean meeting which begins in Jakarta on Aug. 5. Members of the delegation are Mr. Chan Keng Howe, Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Mr. P. S. Raman,100 words
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304 1968-08-07 6 KUALA LUMPUR. July 29 PROMOTIONS and transfers of officers are adversely affecting the efficiency of projects being carried out under foreign technical assistance. This was stated by the farm management officer in the Department of Agriculture here, Mr. Koh Theam Hee, in an304 words
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100 1968-08-07 6 ITUALA LUMPUR. Mon. Eleven new tin mines went Into operation in June, bringing the number of active mines to 1.076. according to latest statistics. Of the total, 64 were dredges, 966 were gravel pump mines and 46 were other mines. In May, 1.065 mines100 words
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Article65 1968-08-07 6 SINGAPORE. Aug 2 Six Russian traders «ho arrived here last night tor an unotncial visit had a busy day today meeting local businessmen The Russians had lust spent 11 days in West Malaysia Their leader is Mr S. A Mkrtumov. a member of the Board65 words
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191 1968-08-07 6 Kuala lumpur. July 30 —Tun Abdul Razak tonight gave senior officers in the public service a tip on how they can 'size up” their Juniors. "You do i.ot need nine or 10 pages to report on the capability of an officer.191 words
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195 1968-08-07 6 K KINABALU, Aug 5 THE Cabinet will decide 1 on July 31 whether or not to scrap the anti-smuggling pact *gned with Manila nine months ago at the request of the Philippines Government. This w'as announced here today by the Minister of Commerce and195 words
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170 1968-08-07 6 Kuala lumpur. July 29. —Train* d Malaysian craftsmen will be taught how to pass on knowledge and skill by a United Nations expert on teaching techniques, Mr. Thomas H. Ca>r. Mr. Carr arrived earlier this month to take op a year’s170 words
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Article, Illustration267 1968-08-07 6 KUALA LUMPUR. July 2f). the International Medical Exhibition to be held to mark the official opening of the University Hospital on Aug. 5 will display about $2 million worth of medical equipment The Australian Trade i Commission here is arranging a wide-ranging display of267 words
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Article, Illustration190 1968-08-07 7 I/ l ALA LI MPI R. July >9. 'I he most sophisticated piece of equipment fur the treatment of «anetr the Betatron was today handed over to the General llo»pital. marking the completion of the $21 million radio therapy centre. Ihe complex machine was190 words
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98 1968-08-07 7 SINGAPORE. July 28 The P andO Line has lust started a new freight .service which will operate seven cargo liners between Singapore and Europe. The ships will call at Singapore once outward and twice homeward every month. The manager ot Islav Kerr and98 words
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Article44 1968-08-07 7 PENANG Ju'y 30—A pastor of the Met iodlst Church In Butterworth. Buktt Mertatam and Knit in. Rev Tony Chi leaves on Aug 1 on a six-week tour of Kurope. Atter that he will attend Oarreft Theological Senitnary In Evanston, Illinois.44 words
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150 1968-08-07 7 KUALA LUMPUR. July 28. THE Malaysian Institute of Management is looking into the feasibility of introducing courses leading to a diploma in management studies. The live-man committee ls now working out the details with the University of Malaya. This was150 words
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Article57 1968-08-07 7 PENANO. July 30 The Bxrisan Bertindak Kebangsaan Melayu Bersatu (United Malays National Action Front» will be launched here on Aug. 11 to contest all elections next year. The organiser. Inche Abdul Rahman bin Shaikh Abdul Rahman, said today that the party would put up candidates57 words
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Article33 1968-08-07 7 KUCHING. July 30 The Minister of Transport Tun Sri Sardon. today opened the 13.5 million Miri airfield Mslavsia-Singupore Airlines will onerste services to the new airfiell from Aug 1.33 words
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Article112 1968-08-07 7 KOTA KINABALU. July 30.—More than 3,100 tons of prawns were caught in Sabah waters last year, according to the Australian Fisheries newsletter. Of this. 2.900 tons were lrom Sandakan and the rest from Labuan and Tawau More than $4 8 million worth were exported, mainly to112 words
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357 1968-08-07 7 L r U A L A LUMPUR, July 29. Malaysia was cool today to aa announcement that Manila would accept settlement to its claim over Sabah by “arbitration, mediation or conciliation’' by a third party. The announcement by the Philippines Foreign Secretary. Mr.357 words
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352 1968-08-07 8 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 4 JJXPLORATION for oil off the shores of J Kelantan and Trengganu has begun, following agreements signed by the Central Government with the Continental Oil Co. and the Esso Exploration of Malaysia incorporated. Esso Exploration has been given 28,000 square352 words
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154 1968-08-07 8 I 1’MUT, July 3#.—A s«fL ond submarine pipeline will be laid from here to Pangkor Island to ensure supply of piped water for at least 4l,tH people three times its present population. Tenders will be called soon. It Is estimated to cost the Government154 words
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238 1968-08-07 8 ITUALA LUMPUR, July 30. Roman Catholics in Malaysia will be officially told on Aug. 4 about Pope Paul’s ban on the use of the Pill to prevent births. The Bishop of Kuala Lumpur. Tan Sri Monslgnor D. Vendargon. will speak238 words
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75 1968-08-07 8 glNGAPORE, July 30.—The Postmaster General announced today that owing to a strike of postal employees in Canada and on the advice of the Canadian Post Office, all air and surface letter and parcel mail services to Canada would be suspended until further notice.75 words
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317 1968-08-07 8 MALACCA, July 29. THE Central Government has been told that 1 3.5 million tons of goods a year could be exported through Malacca if it had a deep- water port. And exporting that tonnage from here will bring a saving on export charges of317 words
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112 1968-08-07 8 Kuala lumpur, July 28.—The Minister of Transport, Tan Sri Sard on, left here today for Miri to officially open the airport runway there tomorrow. With t:ie opening of this runway, the Fokker Friendship schedules will be Introduced and the DC 3112 words
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Article51 1968-08-07 8 KUALA LUMPUR. July 3b— The Suitan of Selangor «ill lrave bv sea for an unofficial 16-dny visit to Hong Kong on Aug. 3. The Sultan, mho will be accompanied by the Tengku Ampuan and three daughters, will said from Port Swettenham in the Chitral.51 words
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85 1968-08-07 8 SINGAPORE, July 29 New provisions, by order of the President, have been made to the Constitution to give the Government special powers to grant citizenship to people without the required residential qualifications. Dispensation is provided in the case: WHERE an applicant has been in85 words
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248 1968-08-07 9 PENANG. July 30 'J’HREE of the five berths for ocean-going vessels and associated facilities built at a cost of $57 million at Butterworth are expected to go into use in September. Announcing this today, the Penang Port Commission248 words
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Article137 1968-08-07 9 KUALA LUMPUR. July 30 An “automatic nurse,” a machine which can measure, record and display such factors as heartbeat and blood pressure, will be on show at a $2 million medical exhibition at the University Hospital here from Aug. 5 to 9. This machine, which137 words
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217 1968-08-07 9 K. LUMPUR, July 29 1 (MITED NATIONS transIHirt experts will complete their draft report on the nation-wide transport survey next week, the director of the survey, Dr. F. B Wolf, said here today. He said that the draft would be presented to the217 words
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184 1968-08-07 9 Kuala lumpur, July 30. —Youths of the nation will pledge their loyalty to King and country at a National Youth Day Rally in the Stadium Merdeka tomorrow climaxing the end of the first National Youth Week. The pledges were brought into the184 words
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299 1968-08-07 9 KUALA LUMPUR. July 30. A CONCILIATION between the Philippines and Malaysia on the Sabah claim is still possible, according to Malaysia’s Ambassador to Manila, Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Jumat, who returned here today. He said that the Philippines’ Foreign Secretary. Mr. Narciso299 words
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199 1968-08-07 9 KUALA LUMPUR, v July 28.—Only 50 to 60 per cent of Malaysia's external reserves are in sterling the Minister of Finance, Tun Tan Siew Sin, said today. He added that a substantial amount of the external reserves was in gold. The199 words
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Article, Illustration341 1968-08-07 10 KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 T'HE private sector A has to organise itself better to take full advantage of the willingness of the Government to seek its aid in economic planning. Mr. J. 8. Duthl e managing director of Associated Pan-Malay-sian Cement, said this341 words
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154 1968-08-07 10 SINGAPORE, July 31. 40 doctors from Singapore and Malaysia will soon leave for Hong Kong to join the medical service there. One of the main reasons for this brain drain is that the Singapore Medical Service has been full up for the154 words
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60 1968-08-07 10 B«-rn»niH. KUALA LUMPUR. July 30.— The Yang di-Pertuan BesHr and Tengku Ampuan of Negri Sembilan will make a four-day official visit to Sabah and Sarawak from Saturday. They will make the visit after attending the coronation of the Sultan of Brunei. During the visit,— B«-rn»niH. - 60 words
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153 1968-08-07 10 Bernama. ITU ALA LUMPUR. 1V July 31.—The secret ary-general of the Malaysian Youth Council, the Rev. Larry Cheah, made an appeal today to the Press “to present the better faces of youth." In a statement, he deplored the enlarging of the evil side ofBernama. - 153 words
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181 1968-08-07 10 SINGAPORE. July 31—Parliament today passed the controversial Employment Bill after accepting the four amendments moved by trade unionist-MP, Mr. Seah Mui Kok. His amendments were: REMOVAL of the proposed clause making 55 the compulsory retiring age; THE MAXIMUM annual sick leave, including181 words
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Article36 1968-08-07 10 SINGAPORE, July 30. The Prime Minister, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. leaves tomorrow for Brunei to attend the coronation ceremony of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. He is expected to return home on Aug. 2.36 words
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151 1968-08-07 10 SINGAPORE. July 31 Bukit Prrapok. the VIP hill in the Jurong industrial estate, is to be turned into anotlier tourist attraction. Work on the project, costing about $100,000, will start in the next few weeks and is expected to be completed151 words
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200 1968-08-07 10 KUCHING. July 31. pOUR detainees at the Centre for Protective Custody here pledged their loyalty to the nation today, the end of the National Youth Week. A letter was received by 1 the Government from the four detainees who said that, given the200 words
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Article61 1968-08-07 10 KUALA LUMPUR. July 31,— A 10-member delegation from the University of Malaya Students' Union will leave on Aug. 2 on a 10-day visit to Bangkok. They will be guests of the Chula longkorn University Students' Union. The visit Is under the Student Exchange Scheme which61 words
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387 1968-08-07 11 SINGAPORE, July 30. gXPORTERS here today heaved a sigh of relief over a ‘'partial” lifting of the ban imposed by Indonesia three weeks ago on imports from Singapore under the Bonus Export (BE) scheme. Singapore traders can now resume exports to Indonesia but387 words
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98 1968-08-07 11 QINGAPORK. July 29.—Ma- laysia Singapore Air lin.’s wiii hold special Press showing of new uniforms for its hostesses on July 31. at Rasa Sayang at 11 a.m. It will be the first time that these outfits, designed by French couturier Pierre Balmain, will98 words
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Article, Illustration315 1968-08-07 11 TSAI TAN - By TSAI TAN Kuala lumpur, July 30. Filipino Ambassador Romeo Busuego is in no hurry to go home. Four days after the Sabah claim talks broke down in Bangkok on July 17, Manila recalled all but one of her embassy statf315 words
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299 1968-08-07 11 KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 "THE Malaysian de1 legation to the Asia and Pacific Council (Aspac) Ministerial meeting In Canberra is prepared for any questions about the Sabah claim the Philippines might bring up at the meeting, the Minister of Education, Inche Mohamed Khir299 words
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242 1968-08-07 11 BUKIT MERTAJAM. July 28. ■pHE new Bishop of Penang, Monsignor Gregory Yong, today gave new hope to despairing hearts when he blessed bedridden and other seriously ill patients during the annual Feast of St. Anne, the patron saint of Province Wellesley, at242 words
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Article52 1968-08-07 11 KUALA LUMPUR, July 30— Malaysia has invited Singapore, Brunei, Thailand and Indonesia to take part ir. the first Scout camp to be held in Taiping from Aug. 15 to 18. Singapore and Brunei had indicated that they would take part. Thailand and Indonesia had not52 words
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Article38 1968-08-07 11 IPOH. July 29—A two-day art exhibition lor Chinese secondary and primary pupils in Selangor, Penang and Perak Sa being held at the Hokkien Association here. A total of 104 wofks from 30 schools are on display.38 words
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Article, Illustration381 1968-08-07 12 SINGAPORE, July 31 Singapore Parliament today passed the controversial Employment Bill after accepting the four amendments moved by trade unionist-MP, Mr. Seah Mui Kok. H i s amendments were: REMOVAL of the proposed clause making 55 a compulsory retiring age; TBE MAXIMUM381 words
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Article78 1968-08-07 12 MALACCA. July 31—Malacca will celebrate the 68th birthday of the Governor, Tun Haji Abdul Maleic bin Yusof, on Aug. 9 with a parade at the Banda Hilir padang in the morning, and an investiture ceremony, to which 800 guest* have been invited, followed by a garden78 words
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180 1968-08-07 12 SINGAPORE, July 31. Singapore’s biggest bus operator, the Singapore Traction Co., will soon be assembling buses in Jurong. It has gone Into partnership with local and foreign capital to set up Singapore Nissan Motors (Private) Ltd., the first plant In180 words
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Article92 1968-08-07 12 pENANG July 31— Malay1 slan university students are not sufficiently politically conscious Mr. Lee Young Ki. leader of a visiting Korean university delegation, said here today. “They are liberal minded but political activities and discussions on the campus appear to be quite limited." he added. University92 words
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74 1968-08-07 12 KUALA LUMPUR. July 3«. 11 —Ten million dollars of the $184 million promised by Britain to offset the effects of its military withdrawal will be used by MARA to start a school of engineering. This was stated here today by the Minister without74 words
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176 1968-08-07 12 SINGAPORE, July 31 ABOUT 600 redundant workers of the British Services will undergo retraining in the Government’s second crash training programme which begins on Aug. 4. For the past two nights officials from the Bases Economic Conversion Department and the Education176 words
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319 1968-08-07 12 Bt*rnamu. KUALA LUMPUR, July. 31, THE Government has imposed tariff pro1 tection in East Malaysia against foreign cigarettes and some steel products to stimu- late local industries. A* from tomorrow. West Malaysian cigarettes enter- Inc Bust Malaysia will haye an advantage ofBt*rnamu. - 319 words
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Article43 1968-08-07 12 KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 The Yang di-Prrtuan Ag>*n« has sent a congratulatory message to the President of Switzerland on the occasion of the country’s national day tomorrow. Tengkti Abdul Rahman sent a similar message to the Swtaa F'H-eigA Minister.43 words
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306 1968-08-07 13 Kuala lumpur, July 31. Malaysia scores a point in the world-wide competition for Investment capital every time a factory is set up, the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Tan Sri (Dr.) Urn Swee Aun, said today. Not only are developing countries306 words
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Article39 1968-08-07 13 SINGAPORE. Aub. 6 The Commander, Far East Fleet. Vice Admiral W.D. O'Brien left by air today for official visits to Kenya and to the French naval base at Diego Suarez in the Malagasy Republic.39 words
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Article, Illustration572 1968-08-07 13 KUALA LUMPUR July 31 B Y the thousands, young Malaysians in kampongs and towns turned out this morning to pledge their loyalty to King and country and to celebrate National Youth Day. The focal point of the celebrations was the Merdeka Stadium where more than572 words
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176 1968-08-07 13 Kuala lumpur, July 30. Ministry of Defence officials today had a good laugh at Philippine newspaper r e p o r ts giving the size of the Malaysian Navy. They could not understand what the Philippine Press Agency which put out the176 words
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138 1968-08-07 13 IPOH. July 28—Compulsory wearing of crash helmets, for both motorcylists as well as pillion riders, would be enforced when Malaysia produces its own crash helmets. This was disclosed by the Minister of Transport. Tan Sri Sardon bin Haji Jubir, here yesterday.138 words
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351 1968-08-07 14 MAUREEN PETERS - By MAUREEN PETERS KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 1. PILOT project to reduce paper-work is one of several new procedures being formulated by the Development Administration Unit here to improve the efficiency of the351 words
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Article85 1968-08-07 14 KUALA LUMPUR Ailg. 1— The Sultan of Selangor, who is honorary Group Captain of the Royal Malaysian Air Force, will be presented with an RMAF silver plaque and wings at a dinner at the Ministry of Defence ottlcer.s' mess here tomorrow night. The presentation will85 words
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197 1968-08-07 14 SINGAPORE, July 31 THE Singapore Naval Volunteer Force has been split into two units—the regular Sea Defence Command and the volunteer People’s Defence Force (Seal. Members of both units, which will have their headquarters at Blakang Mati. will however be using jungle197 words
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201 1968-08-07 14 Kuala lumpur, Aug. 1. Political parties today welcomed a recommendation by the Elections Commission that a citizen should be able to register as a voter at any time of the year. The recommendation Is to be submitted to the Government soon. Under present201 words
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Article, Illustration217 1968-08-07 14 Kuala lumpur. Aug. 1. —The need for close co-operation between South East Asian countries was stressed here today by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. He was speaking after the new Ceylon High Commissioner to Malaysia, Mr. A. C. L. Ratwatte. had presented his credentials. Soon217 words
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264 1968-08-07 14 SINGAPORE. July 31. —A week-long survey of Singapore's investment potential is to be undertaken in late August by 10 top officials of the powerful Confederation of British Industry. Giving details o! the mission. the CBI’s representative here, Mr Leonard Ruyr.er said today: “It264 words
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Article37 1968-08-07 14 KUALA LUMPUR, Aim. 1 'Ihe Minister of Agriculture in.i Co-operative*. Tuan Hajt Oiiazali Jowl. leuves for Kuching tf>morrow for discussions with Sarawak lenders on the opening up of land for pndi cultivation in the State.—Beroama37 words
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Article, Illustration1968 1968-08-07 15 SINGAPORE, August, 1 'J'HE Minister for Foreign Affairs and Labour, Mr. S. Rajaratnam, today assured trade unionists that the Gov- ernnrient's amendments to the Industrial Relations Or- dinance is in no way impinged the principle of collective bargaining. Resuming his speech1,968 words
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Article, Illustration2781 1968-08-07 16 SINGAPORE PARLIAMENT: By PARLIAMENTRY REPORTERS SINGAPORE, July, 30 'THE Singapore Government today accepted several major recommendations on salaries for civil servants. Consolidation of variable allowance into salary and bigger annual pay rises for Division IV workers are among those accepted. But increases2,781 words
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233 1968-08-07 17 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 1. ElFTY to te doctors had resigned from Government service every year over the past 1« years. Date (Dr.) R.P: PlHay, president of the Senior Government Officers Association, said today ‘This situation would hot have arisen233 words
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Article131 1968-08-07 17 fbBNANG. Aug 1. The newly appointed Apoe- talk Delegate to Thailand. Malaysia and Singapore. Magr. Jean J ado. will vMt Malaysia on a familiarisation tour next week. Magr. Jade ia due to Penang ftxtm Boogkok «c Monday Ha «ill be received at Beyae •lepav131 words
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Article28 1968-08-07 17 RAUB. Jut M -> .M. Mali ti«par«MBi box bean elected chcirwtan of the «vwly-formed" Ceylonese Amoctotioa hecw and Mr. G. Mcg«t«jah «rtd Mr. Kiixbox Filial rleetarf aecvetary28 words
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190 1968-08-07 17 mUK ANSON, July 31. —Two of. the 12 children In family here made orphans earlier this month, are to receive toca.Uonal training at the liontfort Boys Home In Selangor. Krishnan. 16 will be taken into the welding section while Chandta egaran. 13. will190 words
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128 1968-08-07 17 KUALA LUMPUR. Aug 1. The Labour Party will hold a joint meeting of delegates and central executive committee members on Sept 15 to decide whether to contest the general election. A member of the committee and chairman of the party’s National Women’s Front,128 words
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327 1968-08-07 17 CIMiAfORC. July 31. thrmbia by geneat ran now be claimed by those Ufa entiddc Singapore of lathers who arc itisms of the Republic. This applies irrespective of whether the father is a oitiaen by birth er by regisiraiion. t This327 words
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BY OUR MARKET CORRESPONDENT
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877 1968-08-07 18 rwas another week of tremendous activity on the Stock Exchange with over 144 million units of stocks and shares reported done through the two trading rooms to the tune of some $25.4 million. it was also a week in wplch trading room ptaffs lost their877 words
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Article382 1968-08-07 18 M9VKMBNTS 9F M A B I FRICBt BAUD BN A C9MFABI99N BF LAST 9 A Lit IN THI SIN9AF9NI ANO KUALA LUMFUN TRAOiNB B99M9 9F TNI 9TB0K axCMANGB BN JULY H ANP AUB S. INOUSTBIAL9 ACM A (—10 ««at*). Ban ant C*. (—11 caata). B»m»» Bart» *6382 words
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Article241 1968-08-07 18 A UGUST first grade rabber v f o h buyers eteaed at R in Siugapare and Kaala Lampfi yesterday at 55% semis par m. ■nebsaged au Tbureday’s claeiag level. The tame was dalL K.A.S. aad M.R.E. elaaiug prlcaa in eeata per Ik yesterday. Buyers Sellers Int241 words
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Article23 1968-08-07 18 Current Date Total for Total for payment payable the year previou* year R. General C9. 24%» Aug. 28 10% t Interim23 words
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Article52 1968-08-07 18 July 29. July 30 July 31. Aug. 1. Aug. 2. Industrials: 109.16 169.83 169 46 169.78 170.07 rrggFrtics: 195.97 200.99 208.13 210.76 217 99 I Tina: 80.03 80.07 80 07 80.07 80.07 t| rubbers; 102.28 102.28 102.28 102.28 102 28 t Dec 29. 1962 100 Dec. 30.52 words
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Article314 1968-08-07 18 A8TEADY week’s trading was marked by the continuation or good trade demand and improved turnover state H.C.B. it C*. Ltd. in their current review of the Rubber Market. In the wake of advancing overseas markets which Armed on demand for nearby rubber together with a314 words
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Article48 1968-08-07 18 (Manasarr Frlaaa) Flrat Malayan 2 *2 ad Second Malayan 2.ld ad Third Malayan 1 37 The Commerce lad. l.Od 1.15 The Saving Fund... 1.22 1.81 Mai. Invaat Fund... I.SO I.4S Kirat Hong Kong 1.00 1.06* Second Hong Kong .71 .75* Sterling Commodity 5/» ('Hong Kong currency)48 words
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Article42 1968-08-07 18 'I'MI Aaaaaiattan at Bank* In Ma- i«ru« iiflitM'i made thaaa chargee In its ratea to merchants yeaterday (all ratea to $1001. Salima TT ar OD ready: Watt Germany 130|. Sarlttarland 13»|: frame (nominal) l«l|; Norway 23? and datan 11 «62.42 words
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Article39 1968-08-07 18 r\N ttl* fra* •«•hang* market to Hong Kong on itaturday tha U S. Dollar waa quoted at 8.101 for T.T. and 8.0» for aaah. iterlin* waa quoted at 14.S3 and an* tael at said at 297*.39 words
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Article25 1968-08-07 18 A«g. t RUBBER PRICE: SM cents (unchanged). TIN PRICE: $551.25 (np $24 cents). Estimated offering 225 tons (down 5 tons).25 words
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Article, Illustration211 1968-08-07 19 JOE DORA I - ®y JOE DORA I THE F.A. of Singapore’s new council were asked to consider providing “incentives” to footballers without affecting their amateur status. FAS president Lenny Rodrigo told the council at their first meeting there was an urgent need for Incentives of some211 words
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118 1968-08-07 19 GINOAPORE, Aug. 2. —Thirty-one Japanese travel agents will visit Singapore, Penang, and Kuala Lumpur next week as guests of MalaysiaSingapore Airlines. They will fly In on the Boeing 707 from Tokyo on Sunday evening, accompanied by the airlines’ representatives in Japan, Mr. H118 words
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Article37 1968-08-07 19 ON the fr«« iiihMin market In Hong Kong yesterday the U.t. Dellar was quoted at 6.101 for T.T. and 6.00} for eaeh. Sterling was quoted at 14.53 and ene tael ef geld at 2071.37 words
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Article50 1968-08-07 19 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 5 Private students from Malaysia and ('ther countries will now have to pass an English language test before they will be admitted to New Zealand universities. This has been decided by the New Zealand Universities Entrance Board, the New Zealand High Commission announced today.50 words
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Article41 1968-08-07 19 ITU ALA LUMPUR, Aug. 8 West Malaysia had a trade surplus of $137.3 million for the first half of the year, according to figures Issued by the Statistics Department today. Imports totalled $1,326.1 million and exports $1,463.4 million.41 words
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Article520 1968-08-07 19 ~>HE FOLLOWING IS A COMBLBTB T U |gT OB RCVI66D QUOTATION* BON TMB WEEK ENDED PRIOAV AUGUST 2. INDUSTRIALS B. ACMA 284 Alex Brick» Ben A Co Borneo Berhad Bouitead \Vt L99 C. Sugars 4.70 4.76 c C M 2.08 2.06 c!c.M. deb 1.01 1-02 C.T.8. orda C.8.520 words
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Article61 1968-08-07 19 KUALA LUlfPUR, Aug. 3—Mr. R. Ram ana th, chief engineer (generation) of the National Electricity Board, will lead a four-man delegation to Moscow next week to the worfd power conference. The others are Inche Abu Zarim bin Hajl Omar, the board's assistant general manager, Mr61 words
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Article1361 1968-08-07 19 THE WEEK’S BUSINESS ON 1 THE STOCK EXCHANGE 18 AS FOLLOW8: INDUSTRIALS: ACMA $2.8$ to $2.80; Ren A Ce. $3.18 to $3.13 to $3.06 to $3.00 zbt; Bernes Berhad $2.22 to $2.26 to $2.29 to $2.26 to $2.30 to 32.38 to $2.30 to $2.28; Beu•teed $1.83 to $1.891,361 words
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Article268 1968-08-07 20 OE DORA I - By |OE DORA I 'J'HAILAND is planning to stage an invitational international soccer competition in late November on a scale rivalling Malaysia’s Merdeka tournament. Disclosing this yesterday, F.A. of Singapore vice-president Tay Soo Yong said: “I have received reliable information from Bangkok that Singapore will268 words
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101 1968-08-07 20 C'LEVEN Countries nave been Invited to send their leading tennis players to take part In this year’s Malaysian open championships at Penang on Sept 12-15 D Jesuda.on secretary of the Penang Lawn Tennis Association said Thailand. Singapore. Indonesia and Australia had already accept*d101 words
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Article248 1968-08-07 20 QSBERT Rozario, secretary of the Singapore Cricket Association, said yesterday he was sadly disappointed at the outcome of the MCA final against Selangor at Kuala Lumpur last weekend. Mr. Rozarlo, who was also the Singapore team manager, said; “It was a pity, after two days of exciting248 words
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Article32 1968-08-07 20 KUALA LUMPUR, AIW. 4. The Aslan Regional Medical Student Association (ARMSA) will hold Its third General Assembly at the Post-Graduate Museum, Paculty of Medicine, University of Malaya on Aug. 15.32 words
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183 1968-08-07 20 lAN PIRIIRA - ■y lAN PIRIIRA f THE F.A. of Malaysia’s A Competitions Committee chairman H. M. Lee said yesterday there was no discrimination against Singapore when the fixtures were drawn up for the Merdeka tournament on Aug. 9-25. He was replying to Singapore’s183 words
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440 1968-08-07 20 NORMAN SIEBEL - By NORMAN SIEBEL gOUTH Korea and Burma, Joint holders of the Merdeka football tournament trophy on their spectacular scoreless scrap in last year’s final, are intent on resuming their unfinished business this year. The final or nothing is the Identical battle cry440 words
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265 1968-08-07 20 replaces Aslan All*8tars skipper Jeroall 8ingh. Jernall. India’s captain for several years who also captained the Asian All-Stars team against English clubs Fulham, Sheffield Wednesday and Leicester. is not in India’s team this time. The Indian team for the tournament: Manager K. Zlauddin;265 words
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Article29 1968-08-07 20 IPOH, Aug. 4 —The Minister of Health, Dr. Ng Kam Poh, will tour Perak for five days beginning on Tuesday visiting hospitals in Taiplng and Kuala Kangsar.29 words