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Title Section40 1968-12-25 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 NEWSPAPEh SERIES 8)l6. KUALA LUMPUR, DECEMBER 25, 1968. Price 40 Cents (Malaya) or 1 Shilling: KDN 3110 MC (P) 0035.40 words
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Advertisement72 1968-12-25 1 TIE imOfTKYUB Bin... nmusna The ANNUAL is South-East Asia's finest publication. It enjoys a high reputation not only in the region, but all over the world. This new issue carries a wide variety of features, many illustrated with superb fullcolour pictures. The ANNUAL makes the ideal seasonal gift for business72 words
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314 1968-12-25 2 TEACHER - TEACHER Singapore 'THE Report “Standards in Teaching to Improve Soon” (S.T. Dec. 17) worries me. Not because I am an inefficient teacher afraid of being found out (I am genuinely proud of my teaching), but because of possible abuses. The first thing314 words
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Article44 1968-12-25 2 F. HUI - F. HUI Singapore rjONTRIBUTORfI to the CPF who wish to purchase Housing Board flats now have to make a down payment of only $3OO, Instead of $1,500. Has the Housing Board considered extending this privilege to government servants who are nonCPF contributors?44 words
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Article121 1968-12-25 2 GEORGE M. SICULAR - GEORGE M. SICULAR Singapore ACCORDING to advertlsements in American newspapers, hotel accommodation In New York costs about the same as In Singapore. This despite the difference in labour costs. In Singapore, waiters and waitresses probably receive less than $2OO a month. In the UJ3. the121 words
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Article43 1968-12-25 2 NELSON-LOCK - NELSON-LOCK. Singapore THE Saturday wrestling programme on Channel 8 ls enjoyed by everyone I know who owns a T.v. set. We hope that this entertainment, appearing only once a week, wIU not as has happened suddenly be replaced by a football match.43 words
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Article226 1968-12-25 2 TAN SIEW SIN (Tun - TAN SIEW SIN (Tun) Minister of Finance, Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur I REFER to the story in 1 your Issue of Dec. 17 reporting a conversation between a number of newspaper reporters and myself on the subject of currency redemption. One of the reporters suggested that the226 words
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Article101 1968-12-25 2 8. RICHARDSON - 8. RICHARDSON J. Bahru UAVINO resided in Malaysia for 16 months and during this time driven both car and motor cycle frequently, i agree, most whole-heartedly that helmets should be worn by aH users and passengers of motor bikes and scooters. Being the owner of a101 words
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520 1968-12-25 2 M. OLCOMENDY - M. OLCOMENDY Archbishop of Malacca-Singapore Singapore two Bills reA cently introduced in the Singapore Parliament, on Abortion and on Voluntary Sterlisation, are of such a nature as to cause serious concern not only to Catholics but also to many others who520 words
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334 1968-12-25 2 YAP YOK FOO - YAP YOK FOO Pantal Valley VOUR leader (on 1 crash helmets) typifies a school of thought generally shared by car-drivers. “Oh, those mod, mad, teenage racers who must be protected from their own folly.” The statistics quoted must be questioned. There ls334 words
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Article485 1968-12-25 3 —Straits Times, December 16 Ecafe’s executive secretary has described the formation of a new Council of Ministers for Asian economic cooperation as evidence that “Asia is really on the march.” Possibly it is, but surely not because yet another regional organisation has been added to an already—Straits Times, December 16 - 485 words
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Article223 1968-12-25 3 —Straits Times. December 16 If the undei standing leaehed by Tun Razak and Mr. Ramos in Bangkok on the Sabah dialogue is firm enough for ordinary diplomatic intercourse to be resumed, then the friendly intervention of the Thai Foreign Minister will have been very valuable. It remains—Straits Times. December 16 - 223 words
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Article534 1968-12-25 3 —Straits Times, December 17 Singapore's family planning figures for 1967 confirm a drop of approximately eight per cent in the number of live births as compared to the preceding year. There is, moreover, good reason to believe that this favourable trend has been sustained during the past year,—Straits Times, December 17 - 534 words
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Article332 1968-12-25 3 —Straits Times, December 17 After January 15 the old Malayan currency notes and coins oease to be legal tender. How much of the old money is still in circulation is anyore’s gu« ss, but there is an impression <hat a re- j latively substantial amount has still—Straits Times, December 17 - 332 words
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Article191 1968-12-25 3 —Straits Times, December 17 Within a few days, if all goes well, the Americans are to launch the first manned flight round the moon. This assumes that the Russians will not forestall them. At all events, it is more than likely that this season of traditional—Straits Times, December 17 - 191 words
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Article398 1968-12-25 3 -Straits Times, December It Few tasks could be more thankless than that of the Government official who is expected to be guided by the letter of the law while making reasonable allowance for humanitarian considerations. That the two are often in conflict seems to be the substance-Straits Times, December It - 398 words
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Article266 1968-12-25 4 Straits Times, December IS The Sarawak delegation which has been discussing with the Federation Government financial arrangements for the next five years returns to Kuching a little disappointed. Since nothing has been disclosed of Sarawak’s expectations or the aid which the Federation Government is prepared to give, commentStraits Times, December IS - 266 words
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Article633 1968-12-25 4 —Straits Times, December 19 Mr. Gorton is having a rough time of it in Australia, some critics accusing him of saying too little on his Government’s post-1971 defence plans in Asia and others charging him with saying too much. A lot of the sniping is the normal cut—Straits Times, December 19 - 633 words
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Article473 1968-12-25 4 —Straits Times. December 19 Singapore's Education Minister has conceded, in answer to backbench criticism in Parliament, that there is a case for a separate commission to make a comprehensive review of teachers’ salaries. However, he added, he would have to consult the Finance Minister. the implication clearly ■being—Straits Times. December 19 - 473 words
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Article167 1968-12-25 4 —Btraito Times, December 20 Accident prevention, especially in increasingly industrialised conditions, lias long been a field ol specialised study in the more advanced countries. The importance of bringing its mea** ge home to industrialists, workers and governments in Asia has been stressed by a seminar on industrial safety—Btraito Times, December 20 - 167 words
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Article489 1968-12-25 4 —Straits Times, DeceYnber 21 The subject Tun Razak spoke on in his I lari Raya eve broadcast is important if not particularly festive. The Communist Party of Malaya is trying hard to establish in the Malay community the influence for want of w'hich it fared much worse—Straits Times, DeceYnber 21 - 489 words
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324 1968-12-25 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 15 gINGAPORE port will continue to be used to meet the needs of Johore, the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Tan Sri (Dr) Lim Swee Aun, said here today. This was because it was324 words
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204 1968-12-25 5 SINGAPORE. Dec. 15. Singapore's external trade continues to increase. Imports and exports in the first 10 months of this year almost readied the leiels for the whole of last year. Imports from January to October this year amounted to $4,293.9 million ($1,406.5204 words
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Article34 1968-12-25 5 TEI.UK ANSON. Dec. 15—G. Irushan. 21. a Town Council labourer was killed when his motor-cycle was involved in a collision with a lorry at the 2nd mile Batak Kabit road here yesterday.34 words
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224 1968-12-25 5 SINGAPORE, Dec. 15. O —A heavy shower greeted Mr. Lee Kuan Yew when he returned hopie tiiis afternoon after a twomonth tour of the U.S., Canada. Japan and Hong Kong. A smiling Mr. Lee. looking a bit tired, stepped off his SAS224 words
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Article30 1968-12-25 5 IPOH. Dec 15 Two men armed with daggers held up a couple in a car at sth mile, Lahat Road here last night and robbed them of 41030 words
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172 1968-12-25 5 .—Bernama. Kuala lumpur. Dec. 16.—The first Malaysian taekwon do tournament will be held in the Staduim Negara here on Jan. 12. A team to represent Malaysia in the first Asian taekwon-do tournament to be held in Hong Kong in March, will be selected after the.—Bernama. - 172 words
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Article, Illustration167 1968-12-25 5 Kuala lumpur, Dec. 15. Nicole Lee (left), a keen swimmer and bowler, is one of the contestants for the Sports Queen ’6B title. Nicole. 19. Is a receptionist at a Kuala Lumpur travel agency. The Sports Queen contest is one of the167 words
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Article52 1968-12-25 5 SINGAPORE. Dec 16 The Singapore National Union of Journalists today reached full agreement with the Sin Chew Jit Poh management on the terms and conditions of service for the newspapers’ editorial staff. The agreement will apply to a total of over 60 journalists, translators, photographers, artists52 words
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Article40 1968-12-25 5 PENANG. Dec 15—A cyclist, Soo Cheng Kang. 33 was seriously injured yesterday when he was knocked down by a bus in Dato Kramat Road. Police are appealing for eyewitnesses to assist them tn thetar investigations.40 words
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356 1968-12-25 6 HUEN PENG KONG - By HUEN PENG KONG: Ipoh, Dec. 16 JOINT operation by the police in Perak, Kedah, Perlis and Penang has crippled a gang of about 20 heavily armed iobbers who have been terrorising these areas. According to a police spokesman here today, the gang, armed356 words
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167 1968-12-25 6 Kuala lumpur. Dec. 16. A police constable fired two shots at two fleeing youths in Jalan Pasar Bharu here this morning and foiled the theft of a car. One of the youths was shot In the thigh. He limped away and took167 words
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Article39 1968-12-25 6 JOHORE BAHRU. Dec. 17—A bv-election will be held in the Parlt Bakar constituency within 60 days to fill the State Assembly seat vacated by the death of Da to Hail Kosai min Hail Mohamed Salleh on Dec. 15.39 words
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237 1968-12-25 6 Kuala lumpur, Dec. 16. —Malaysia's national shipping line will be launched in about two years* time, the Minister of Finance, Tun Tan Slew Sin, said today. Bpeaklng to newsmen alter a ceremony closing the MCA national membership drive at party headquarters237 words
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Article66 1968-12-25 6 IPOH. Dec. 17—A labourer. S. Subramanianr, 32. who slashed his estranged wife with a parang when she veiled him one night to seek a reconciliation, was hned $50u by the magistrate’s court here today. He was found guilty of voluntarily causin'» hurt to A Sinnathai.66 words
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Article60 1968-12-25 6 Tengku Abdul Rahman. Bernama. KUALA LUMPUR. Dec. 17— The Taiwan consulate here is to be elevated to the status of con-sulate-general. the Minister of Education. Inche Mohamed Khir Johari, said today on his return from Taipeh. Inche Khir went to Taipeh to attend a premiere ofTengku Abdul Rahman. Bernama. - 60 words
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Article, Illustration160 1968-12-25 6 IF you have a coin like ir.is, guard it well—it may be worth $30,000. The owner of this Ami ri an silver dollar. Mr. S.H. Fong, a foundry worker, bought it from a man in Kelantan a month ago for a160 words
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232 1968-12-25 6 KUALA LUMPUR. Dec. 17. aN Agricultural Development Bank to aid farmers is expected to be set up early next year. Tun Abdul Razak said here today. The proposal to set up the bank was among 84 resolutions adopted at the second Economic Congress232 words
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Article55 1968-12-25 6 KUALA LUMPUR. Dec 16Six men were hned $20 each hy a magistrate s court here today, when they pleaded guilty to having masque, .«'led as women for an lmnaora purpose. They were Sharif bin Alwl, Tan Kim Yong Tandra Rajoo, Tee Ah Lai. Abu bin55 words
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Article49 1968-12-25 6 JOHORE BAHRU. Dec 16— The Johore Legislative Assembly yesterday passed a sum of *46 2 million for the State's expenditure for next year after a sixday debate. The Assembly will resume its meeting tomorrow to debate next year's development expenditure amounting to $23 2 million.49 words
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Article43 1968-12-25 6 PENANG. Dec. 16—Carpenter Ng Peng Soon. 19. wus seriously injured when his motorcycle collided with a car along Burmah Ri ac’ here last night. He was taken to the General Hospital with head injuries and a suspected fiaetured thigh.43 words
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Article, Illustration286 1968-12-25 7 —Bernama KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 15 —A Hong Kong-based international shipping company has ottered to train the crew tor Malaysia’s proposed national shipping line. This was disclosed tocUy by Tun Dr Ismail bln Dato Abdul Rahman, a tounder-dlrector ot—Bernama - 286 words
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187 1968-12-25 7 ’—Reuter JAKARTA. Dec. 17. INDONESIAN publishers are “not yet ready” to adopt the new Malaysian-Indonesian joint spelling system. The director of a big publishing firm here. Mr. Challd Latlff. said this today. Mr. Latlff, of the Pembina Publishing Company, told reporters that’—Reuter - 187 words
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Article58 1968-12-25 7 SINGAPORE. Dec 17 —The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry o; Culture and Social Affairs. Inche Sha'ari bin Tadin told Parliament today that Television Singapura was planning to telecast debates in English Milav and Tamil Anawerlng Mr. Teong Eng Siong. MP ioi Sembawang. he said this58 words
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87 1968-12-25 7 gINGAPORt:. Dec. I«.—Popular Chinese actress Lily Ho will sail in tomorrow with the biggest film team from Hong Kong ever to come here. The team of 4$ members, including youthful producer Lawrence Chua l.an and director Sbih Utah San. will be shooting87 words
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Article25 1968-12-25 7 KUALA LUMPUR. Dec. 17More than 2,120 pairs of shoes worth about $1 000 were stolen from a parked van in Setapak here ye*terd»y.25 words
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344 1968-12-25 7 Name tags: ‘Not Ministry’s wish to dictate z KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 15 Ministry of Health has no intention of stuffing anything down the throats of its staff, its Parliamentary Secretary, Inche Ibrahim bin Abdul Rahman, said today when referring to the controversy over name tags. Likewise, the Ministry did not344 words
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153 1968-12-25 7 IPOH, Dec. 17. Ma--1 laysia has all the conditions that can make her the most prosperous nation in South East Asia. “Malaysia’s natural resources are far richer than most of the countries In this part of the world.” Mr. Sun Fa Min. an Industrialist153 words
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Article43 1968-12-25 7 PENANG. Dec. 17—The Governor. Tuts Syed Sheh Shahabudir, and his wife will attend the charity premiere of Star, starring Julie Andrews, at the Gaia Theatre tomorrow night. Proceeds will go to the St. Nicholas' School tor the Blind development plan appeal43 words
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348 1968-12-25 8 K. LUMPUR, Dm. 17 ABOUT 20,000 applications for citizenship are being processed by the National Registration Department. Of this number, about 5,000 applicants have waited longer than the normal seven months* waiting period. Special Branch Investigation into the applicant’s background was flveli today as348 words
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122 1968-12-25 8 Bernama. Kuala lumpur, Dec. 17. W e s t Malaysia exports of cigarettes shot up by 17 times in August and September, the monthly bulletin from the Department of Statistics shows. The sales directors of the two major tobacco manufacturers here, Malayan TobaccoBernama. - 122 words
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Article55 1968-12-25 8 MALACCA. Dec. 17—The open day at Seri Melaka, residence of the Governor. Tun Haji Abdul Malek bin Yusuf, en Hari Raya Puasa has been cancelled. This Is because Tun Hajl Malek has not fully recovered from his recent mild heart attack. He is under doctor's orders55 words
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Article27 1968-12-25 8 PENANG. Dec 16—The Chief Minister Tan Bri Wong Pow Nee. will at‘end the Jaycee installation dinner at the E and O Hotel on Dec. 31.27 words
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209 1968-12-25 8 CINGAPORE, Dec. 17 J —Oil pollution in Singapore waters is on the increase. Investigations have shown this to be directly related to the Increase of ships calling here, the Minister of Communications. Mr. Yong Nyuk Lin, told Parliament today. Last month alone, an209 words
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509 1968-12-25 8 their problems.” Reuter. Kuala lumpur, Dec. 17. Tengku Abdul Rahman will only meet President Marcos after the Philippines recognises that Sabah is an integral part of Malaysia, Tun Abdul Razak said here today. He was commenting on a statement by the Plfi».pplnestheir problems.” Reuter. - 509 words
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189 1968-12-25 8 SINGAPORE, Dec. 17. The first Russian Ambassador to Singapore, Mr. 1.1. Safronov, is expected here next month. A statement issued today by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said; “Tht Government of the Republic of Singapore and the Government of the Union of Soviet189 words
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Article58 1968-12-25 8 CINGAPORE, Dec. 17. A taxi driver, Inchr Abdul bin Kassim, has returned a cine camera which an Australian engineer, Mr. Tom Cross, left behind in his taxi last week. Mr. Cross said today; “I have always been impressed by the honesty and friendliness of the average Singaporean,58 words
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Article28 1968-12-25 8 KOTA BHARU, Dec. 15. The Employment Exchange here will be closed for three days from Dec. 17 for the re-organisation and retraining of its staff.28 words
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363 1968-12-25 9 SINGAPORE, Dm. 18 POWER in South-East Asia can singly fill the military vacuum being created in the region by the British military pull-out. The Minuter for Interior and Defence, Mr. Lim Kim San. said this in Parliament today. The vacuum could only363 words
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137 1968-12-25 9 IPOH, Dec 18. PROVISIONS worth a total of $B,OOO were stolen r from the store of Eastern Agencies (M) Co. in Clare Street. The thieves are believed to have scaled a 12-foot wall and broken two doors before entering the store, slacked with cases137 words
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128 1968-12-25 9 SINGAPORE, Dec. 18 The rising hemline of Singapore's mini-skirted girls today prompted a hack-bencher to urge the Minister for Culture to take steps to stop it from reaching greater heights. Mr. Lee Teck Him (tllu Pandan) told parliament during the Budget debate: “The128 words
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Article61 1968-12-25 9 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 Two hundred and twenty Industries are now members of the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers. according to an article In the latest Issue of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry journal. The FMV came Into existence last Jui.v as a result of the merger of61 words
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117 1968-12-25 9 ITHALA LUMPUR. Dec. 18. —The Special Branch has been called in to investigate the suhvers ve pamphlets sent to the Sultan of Selangor by an organisation which calls itself the Pasokan Tanah Lasak Tentera Pembebasan National Malaya (Malayan National Liberat on Army). This was117 words
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Article, Illustration359 1968-12-25 9 K. LUMPUR. Owe. 18 A FULL development in Sarawak’s economic programme will not be possible under its financial arrangements with the Central Government for the next five years. This is the opinion of its Chief Minister, Dato Tawi Sli, who today gave359 words
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Article49 1968-12-25 9 SINGAPORE. Dec 1«. A mint-skirted Chine.se woman axed about 25 years was found dead at the foot of Sefegie House early today. The woman, who was believed to have fallen from one of the floors of the Housing Board flats, has not been identified.49 words
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317 1968-12-25 10 SINGAPORE, Dec. 18. UNITED NATIONS expert in shipping flew in here today to study the problems of transportation of rubber from producing countries to consuming markets. Immediately after his arrival from Jakarta where he had conducted a similar study, Professor Georgantopoulos went into conference with317 words
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153 1968-12-25 10 MALACCA, Dec. 18—A 1 baby elephant will be born in the Great Royal Circus of India, for the first time in the history of the circus. This “momentous” event will occur sometime in February or March when the circus now at153 words
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Article, Illustration231 1968-12-25 10 IfUALA LUMPUR, **Dec. 18 —A 400-page draft report of the Royal Commission on Local Authorities is ready and is expected to be presented to the Government before the end of this month. Disclosing this today, the chairman of the Commission, Senator Dato Athi Nahappan,231 words
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72 1968-12-25 10 Bernama. LUMPUR, Dec. 18. Sabah's expatriate surgeons will soon be replaced by specialists from West Malaysia. Sabah's Minister of Health, Mr. wong Yoke Khlan, said today. He told newsmen before leaving for Kota Kinabalu that three doctors had also been selected to serve in Sabah. “TheBernama. - 72 words
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267 1968-12-25 10 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 18. FEW technical problems are bound to crop up during the transitional stage in the implementation of the new IndonesianMalaysian spelling system. The director of the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka. Sayed Nasir Ismail, said this today when he commented on a267 words
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Article29 1968-12-25 10 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 18 The Indian Music Academy is holding a mutic festival at ij; new premises 32. Js»!r«n Rc7srjo. here from D*c. 81 to pec. 84.29 words
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161 1968-12-25 10 ITUALA LUMPUR. Dec. 17 The se-cretary-general of the Gerakan Ra'ayat Malaysia, Dr. Tan Chee Khoon today wondered if the DAP and the Alliance had made a pact to discredit him. Speaking at a rally at Puchong, he said that in161 words
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Article31 1968-12-25 10 KLUANG, Dec. 18. The Kluang Utara Kaum Ibu will distribute 200 packets of cakes to hospital patients and Inmates of the old folks home here on Hart Raya Puaaa.31 words
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170 1968-12-25 11 CINGAPORE, Dec. 18. —The Minister for Interior and Defence, Mr. Lim Kim San, told Parliament today that the Government had approved 449 applications by Singapore citizens to bring in their foreign wives this year. A total of 187 applications had been170 words
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149 1968-12-25 11 CINGAPORE, Dec. 18. The Singapore Traction Co. Employees’ Union has asked its members to stop overcrowding buses for the passengers’ safety. A special general meeting at the weekend passed a resolution asking members to ensure that the number of passengers carried in SIC149 words
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337 1968-12-25 11 v K. LUMPUR. D«c. 18 THE Alliance Government does not believe in being anticapitalist but will continue to fight exploitation of man by man, the Mentri Besar of Selangor, Dato Harun, said today. “We are only against those who suck other people’s337 words
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236 1968-12-25 11 SINGAPORE, Dec. 18. THE Government today rejected a suggestion 1 for a revision of qualifying income levels for people who want to own Housing and Develop- ment Board flats. Answering MR. CHEONG YUEN CHEE, MP for Toa Payoh, Mr. E.W. Barker,236 words
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186 1968-12-25 11 SINGAPORE, Dec. 18 The University of Singapore Students’ Union adopted a “resolution of regret” on the Vice-Chancellor, Dr, Toh Chin Chye, at the sixth ordinary meeting of the 22nd students’ council held recently. In a Press statement relaying the resolution the union general secretary.186 words
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Article52 1968-12-25 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Dec. 18.— The Deputy Head of the Economic Planning Unit, Mr. C. R. Robles» will represent Nalaysia at the second Pacific Trade and Development Conference to begin on Jan. in Honolulu. The four-day conference will concentrate on various aspects of trade and aid in the52 words
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272 1968-12-25 11 ITU ALA LUMPUR X Dec. 18*-—The management of t h Shanghai Hall Restaurant and Night Club has appealed to the Minister of Labour, Mr. V. Manickavasagam, to intervene to settle the strike by 40 of its employees. Its managing director, Mr. Paul272 words
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Article58 1968-12-25 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Dec. 18.— Five thugs, armed with parangs, robbed Ting Sah Sing. 33, a tracto driver, and his mother of jewellery valued at 11,803, at their home at the 4th mile Jalan Jpoh here last night. The robbers took away nine gold rings, six gold58 words
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Article48 1968-12-25 11 SINGAPORE. Dec. 18. A housewife, Mrs. A.C. Prema. and her daughter were robbed of gold ornaments valued at $6OO by three armed men at their home in Upper Serangoon Road yesterday. The intruders locked their victims in a room before ra» sacking the house.48 words
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Article, Illustration1661 1968-12-25 12 By OUR PARLIAMENTARY REPORTERS SINGAPORE. Dm. 16 JJEAVY backbench criticism laced with appeals for “humane treatment” were directed at the Government’s citizenship policy when Parliament debated the Budget allocation for the1,661 words
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454 1968-12-25 13 K. LUMPUR. Doc. 19 r pODDY shops, low-cost housing and the distribution ol Malaysia Day medals figured prominently in the continuing Budget debate in the State Assembly today. Before the House is a resolution seeking approval for spending $55,349,000 next year.454 words
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Article70 1968-12-25 13 SINGAPORE, Dec. 19 All bin Ahmad, 27. from Tanjong Pinang, Indonesia, was fined $244, or two months* jail, bv a district court today when he admitted possession of a forgod identity card. Inspector Koh l.ian Bee, prosecuting, told the court that Ali was arrested in70 words
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Article160 1968-12-25 13 the two countries. Reuter. MANILA, Dec. 19 The Foreign Policy Council will meet tomorrow to discuss ways on how to reconcile differences with Malaysia “without having to recognise Malaysia’s sovereignty over Sabah.” Government sources said most of members of the Council top advisory bodythe two countries. Reuter. - 160 words
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Article55 1968-12-25 13 SINGAPORE, Dec. 18—The acting Indian High Commissioner. Mr. Sushil Dubcy. has presented 26 books from the Indian Government to the Nanyang University, Tl»e University is to receive a second book gift from the Indian Government, which is helping the university with a South Asian history55 words
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149 1968-12-25 13 Problem children a campaign soon Bernama. IfIALA LUMPI'K, Dec. 19. The Malaysian Mental Health Association is to launch a campaign to prevent mental illness in children. The chairman of the association’s programme subcomm'ttee, Dr. D. Sarbadhikary. said today that as a psychiatrist, he had seen evidence of “many and various"Bernama. - 149 words
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227 1968-12-25 13 SINGAPORE, Dec. 19. \yORK to build a 500-ft $500,000 bridge linking Pulau Bukom Besar with the Shellowned part of Pulau Bukom Kechil has begun. A floating derrick barge is being used to drive a total of 60 piles, each weighing about227 words
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Article40 1968-12-25 13 LUMUT, Dec. 18—The Government English. Secondary School in Bruas, near here, has been renamed after the territorial chief of the Dindlngs district Raja Sharlman bin Raja Abdul Hamid, and will be known as the Raja Sharlman Secondary School.40 words
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Article37 1968-12-25 13 LUMUT. Dec. 18—The District Welfare Cornell here has given a total of $1,270 to mosques and churches to be used as gifts for the old fo!k and children during the Hari Raya and Christmas celebrations.37 words
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175 1968-12-25 13 Ignatius Stephen - By Ignatius Stephen ORUNEI TOWN, Dec. 19. Too much money began chasing to few shops here today. Reason: It was pay day. and free-spending shoppers here, embarked on one of the biggest spending sprees in recent years. They are preparing for175 words
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Article, Illustration558 1968-12-25 14 SINGAPORE. Dw. 1» gULGARIA is moving into the maritime world here in a big way, with the launching of two new lines. The first, which will begin next month, will serve Singapore and Malaysia by way of the Mediterranean and Black558 words
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159 1968-12-25 14 |£UALA LUMPUR. Dec. 17. The Vase di-Pertuan AgMSg and the Raja Permaisuri Afssi will be given a military ceremonial welcome when they arrive at the Nettenal Nsstuc fer Hari Raya prayers on Dec. is or 21—depending on when the moon is sighted. Accompanied159 words
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Article41 1968-12-25 14 KUALA LUMPUR. Dec. I». Th,. Methodist Tamil church in J»l»n Abdul Samad. Brickf*e:ds. will hold it* annual Christmas candlelight serveie on Dec. 21 at 7 pm. OhrwtmaK carol» in English and Tamil w»U be sun by the church choir.41 words
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Article158 1968-12-25 14 KUALA LUMPUR, Doc. 19. militant Communists operalmg from the Malaysia-Thai border have resumed subversive activities in this country. Recently they posted several subversive pamphlets to Muslim leaders on the Last Coast as well as the Sultan of Selangor. Muslim leaders who received them Include some councillors158 words
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108 1968-12-25 14 IMII'NKI TOWN. Dec. 1». Singapore has offered Brunei lg secondary school teachers on secondment the first time it ha» made such aid to Brunei. The lg are all Malaymedium science and matheaaatics teachers. They will receive special allowances from the Brunei Government. Observers here108 words
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201 1968-12-25 14 V U AL A LUMPUR, Dec. 15 The University of Malaya students' Union has called for a review of the examination system by including the all-round activities of students when awarding degrees. An editorial In the latest issue of the Mahaslswa Negara.201 words
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232 1968-12-25 15 Kuala lumpuh, Dec. 19 Mr. Donald J. Dallas, former adviser to Bernama, warned today if newspapers withdrew support from the agency there would be a likelihood of it becoming a government mouthpiece. “But as long as the press participates in its direction232 words
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Article53 1968-12-25 15 TELllK ANSON. Dec. 19. 'I hree people were iniuved in a collision between a motor-cycle and a bicycle at the 25th mie Bagan Datoh-Teluk Anson road yesterday. They are Ong Kim Seng 40 a hawker and Mohamed bin Haran I am, 17. and Kalam bin Hail53 words
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Article47 1968-12-25 15 SINGAPORE. Dec 19—The magicboard.” which can replace the blackboard in schools will be introduced into Malaysia and Singapore next month bv Its British makers. It eliminates the use of chalk, is easier to read from, and can also be used as a projector screen47 words
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283 1968-12-25 15 K. LUMPUR, Dec. 19 E E P I N G pace with scientific developments and encouragement of local sources of «upply are two matters now receiving top priority in the Ministry of Defence. The Ministry disclosed this today when it announced the283 words
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Article101 1968-12-25 15 SINGAPORE. Dec. 19 Multi-storey farms will be Singapore's latest remedy to (tie land shortage. The Primary Production Department is plannine to introduce this in the future. Parliament was told today during the budget debate, lhe parliamentary secretary to the Minister for National Development, Mr.101 words
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Article45 1968-12-25 15 SINGAPORE. Dec. 1» The Leander class frigate H.M.S. Danae with Captain J.D Honyw i II in command arrived in Singapoic yesterday. After leaving Britain in October. she had lormed with H.M.S. Naiad, the royal escort for Queen Fli/abelhg visit to Brazil45 words
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Article52 1968-12-25 15 KUALA LCMPI'R. I>ec. 19— The United States is suspending its rest and recreation programme in Penang for about four months from March 1 next year. Th s is because of the inability of the RAAF ha.se at Butterworth to accommodate Boeing 707 s on account of52 words
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119 1968-12-25 15 SYDNEY. Dec 19 A AfIO.OOO portrait of Tengku Abdul Rahman, a reproduction of which has been seen all over the world, has been given to an art gallery in New South Wales The portrait, by Australian artist Sk William Dobell, was on the cover119 words
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112 1968-12-25 15 KANGAR. Dec. 19 The Mentri Besar, Tan Sri Sheikh Ahmad, yesterday urged 56 headmen in the State to think more of the interest of the community than of the material benefits they would get from their posts. "Because of our budget deficit112 words
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Article53 1968-12-25 15 BUKIT MERTAJAM Dec. 18. The Field Commissioner lor the Far East of the Boy Scout World Bureau. Inche Abdul Kader bin T. Kechik, will leave soon for Wellington, New Zealand. to help in preparations for the Fifth National Jamboree to be held at Kaiapoi. Canterbury, from Jan. 253 words
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232 1968-12-25 15 1/UCHING, Dec. 19— A central committee member of the Sarawak United People’s Party, Ting Chew Ming, was released from detention today. He was one of three top officials of the party arrested last August under the Preservation of Public Security Ordinance and the232 words
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109 1968-12-25 15 Kuala lumpur, Dec. 19 Fourteen Muslim countries in the Middle East have indicated Interest and support for the Conference of Islamic Nations to be held here in April. A spokesman of the Foreign Ministry said today these countries were visited recently by the109 words
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Article, Illustration297 1968-12-25 16 C.K. LEE - Billion company sets up regional hq in Singapore By C.K. LEE: Singapore, Dec. 17 NEW billion-dollar American company, formed to speed up the economic development of South-East Asia, has set up its regional headquarters in Singapore. Mr. Dale Tyler, the company’s attorney agent —so called because he is legally able297 words
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133 1968-12-25 16 OINGAPPORO, Dec. 2O. Houseing Board flats are sufficiency “Safe and sound” without having fire-fighting equipment installed in them. The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of National Development. Mr. Ho Cheng Choon. said this In Parliament today. Mr. Ho said: “It is an acceptable practice133 words
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247 1968-12-25 16 LUMPUR, Dec. 18—It may not be back-to-sehool for six Australian teachers during their 18day visit to Malaysia next month, but they will be pretty close to It. The six, due to fly in on Jan. 9. from Singapore are Mr. Kevin247 words
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Article80 1968-12-25 16 SINGAPORE. Dec. 20. Newspapers in Britain yesterday carried pictures of Lieut. Peter Emerson, of the Submarine HMS Am. phion, riding in a trisha bought in Singapore. The ship had just arrived at Gosport. Hampshire, after six years in the Far East. With Lieut.80 words
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Article, Illustration427 1968-12-25 16 SINGAPORE. Dec. 20 'J’HE Singapore Teachers Union today told its critics in Parliament that it was useless for them to lament the attitude of teachers without offering constructive suggestions They should tell the union how to inculcate the spirit of dedication in427 words
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Article28 1968-12-25 16 SINGAPORE. Dec. 15.—Telephione service with Kinshasa (Control will be available to the public from tomorrow between 6 p.m and midnight daily except Saturdays and Sundays.28 words
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184 1968-12-25 17 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 20. A N amendment to the State Constitution, enabling the Sultan of Selangor to appoint a promotions and disciplinary board to improve the efficiency ol the State Civil Service, was approved by the State Assembly this morning. The Mentri Besar.184 words
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162 1968-12-25 17 KtHHINt., Dec. 24. Although the Federal Government had keen unahle to meet Sarawak’s request for aaore grants over the neat ffve years, the door had not keen entirely cloned. the Federal Minister for Sarawak Affairs, Tan Sri Temenggong Jogah, said here162 words
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Article37 1968-12-25 17 KUALA LUMPUR. Dec. 20-Ku-wait has accepted Malaysia't invitation t« attend the conference of Muslim nations to he held here in April the Minister of lands and Mines. Date Haji Abdul Rahman Yaakob. announced today. Bernama.37 words
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150 1968-12-25 17 2INGAPPORE, Dec. 20. —Jurong Town Corporation is to spend s3o million over the next 15 months on several development projects. Among the projects are: SIM MILLION for land reclamation, earthworks, roads anq sewerage works in Jurong. and $2.8 million for similar land150 words
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102 1968-12-25 17 POH. Dec. 20.—Sixty-five waitresses of 20 bars In Ipoh are competing in a “Bar Queen” contest organised by Malayan Breweries Ltd. The content. beginning today, will end on March 91. The waitress who get the largest number of coupons from sales of102 words
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184 1968-12-25 17 K. LUMPUR, Dm. 20 SiHADOW players, dance drama experts and or» chestra* from India. Thailand. Indonesia and Malaysia. will gather here in August to present a crosssection of traditional South-East Asian drama and music The performances will be184 words
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237 1968-12-25 17 STEPHEN BOEY - By STEPHEN BOEY: Ipoh, Doc. 20 pOLICE and the Mines Department are patrolling the sea off the Dindings coast to combat the multi-million-dollar illegal ofi-shore mining operations. “If this joint effort does not produce the desired results, helicopters may be used,” the Mentri237 words
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Article66 1968-12-25 17 KUALA LUMPUR. Dec. 24-The Netherlands Embassy today confirmed that Dr. Gerard J.G. Gitiag the former Dutch Ambassador in Guatemala, will arrive here soon after Christmas to take up his new post as Dutch Ambassador here. Dr. Graag, who has also served In Berlin. Dortmund. Lima and Karachi,66 words
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Article44 1968-12-25 17 KUALA LUMPUR. Dec. 30— The Minister of Agriculture ami Co-operatives, Haji Mohamed Ghaaali bin Haji Jawl. will pay a four-day visit to Persic from Dec 2« to 31. Haji Ghazali will meet the people at Lenggong, Kam pong Males-. Kenderong and Rroh.44 words
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181 1968-12-25 17 LINtiAPORE. Dec. 2«. The Government today named a new chairman for the Ecouomtc Development Beard fo WK reed Mr. Hon SnJ Sen the man who has been a main driving force behind Singapore's industrialisation since he became the hoard's foander chairman seven years181 words
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Article40 1968-12-25 17 PENANG, Dec. 20 Tan Brl Saw Seng Kew will open an art exhibition by Selangor artist Yeap Tau Lien, on Dec. 24 in the Penang Library. In aid of the World Red6wasiike Society medical fund.40 words
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1032 1968-12-25 18 rpHERE was no quiet- ening down of the Stock Exchange of Malaysia and Singapore last week in front of the Hari Raya and Christmas holidays which this year follow pne another cheek by Jowl. Those who saw a more subdued market in view of the1,032 words
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Article404 1968-12-25 18 VfOVIMBNT» or SHARI 1,1 MICH BASSO BN A COMPARISBN OP LAST SALBS IN THS SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR TRAOINO ROOMS OP THS STOCK IXCHANCI ON DSC. IS AND 20. INDUSTRIALS: ACM A (+3 cental, Bon anO Co. (+TO cools), Bomh BorHod (+2l coots), BowOtooK* 6 coots). Control404 words
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Article138 1968-12-25 18 T4I Assooillios* or Bunks In Ml--1 laysia-Smgaporo made thou? change» in its rates to merchants Vr.il. i day ithe following rate* ore quoted to the equivalent of one unit of foreign currency). U.S. Dollars: BUying TT S 3 0600. airmail OD 53.03f,0; SO d at »2 »476 credit138 words
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Article32 1968-12-25 18 T nrrenl Date Total for Tatal far C.S. Holding* Iter jantai 35% I 15% 5% f Feb 5 }|2r LenUk.l. f Feb >« 0% BCentakab 5% Jan. 2« 'lit t Interim32 words
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Article23 1968-12-25 18 In London on Thursday Malayan 5 per cent c.l.f. UK In bulk March April was quoted at £66 per long ton.23 words
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Article37 1968-12-25 18 ON the free oaoNongo market in Hong Kong yeaterday tli<* U.S Dollar wii quoted at 4.124 T.T end 4.11 for oath. Sterling wo» quoted at 14 49 and MM tool Of gold at 9041.37 words
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358 1968-12-25 18 AT the outset of the week the Rubber Market drifted lower by some threequarters of a cent, and sentiment appeared to have made a change state H.C.B. Co Ltd. Stoploss selling accompanied a lack of worth while fresh orders and a top- heaviness In one358 words
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Article24 1968-12-25 18 Dec. 26. RUBBER PRICE: 57i cents (unchanged). TIN FKICE: $595.124 (up $5). Estimated offering 236 tons (down II tons).24 words
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Article52 1968-12-25 18 (Managers' Prim far Daa. M| Kfrat Malayan 2.9* Second Malayan 2.19 Third Malayan 1.2b rh. Commerce Ind. 1.03 i. 12 ad The Saving Fund... 1.15 1.24 Mai. Invaat Fund.. 1.25 I.3A Klrat Hong Kong... 1.23 I 20* Second Hong Koag .87 .02 ad* Sterling Commodity g/l 4*11 oog52 words
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338 1968-12-25 19 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 20. MALAYSIA will seek the co-operation of its 1 neighbours Singapore, Australia and Tfew Zealand for the defence of the region, Tun Abdul Razak said here today. < In a Hari Raya message to members of the Armed Forces338 words
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194 1968-12-25 19 Brunei town, Dec. 20.—The Sultan of Brunei today praised the British for helping his country’s progress Speaking at the opening of the Brunei Legislative Council at the new Parliament House, he singled out Britain’s help in ensuring security, peace and tranquility in194 words
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554 1968-12-25 19 K. LUMPUR. Dec. 20 rrHE State Government loses $l.B million every year through the “often wasteful” consumption of water from public standpipes scattered throughout Selangor, the Mentri Besar, Dato Harun bin Haji Idris, disclosed today. Winding554 words
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94 1968-12-25 19 11 UKIT MERTAJAM, Dec. u 20 Indians In Malaysia were much better off than those In India, a visiting State Assemblyman from Madras, Mr. A. P. Aasalthamby, said here yesterday. “You are certainly more prosperous here,” he said at a tea party held In94 words
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90 1968-12-25 19 pENANG, Dec. 20. 1 Twenty-four factories have responded to the State Government’s snrSestion to display made-s-Penang products in the centre to be set up at the Rangunan Tuanku Syed Putra. “We hope to open the centre on Jan. 15” the Chief Minister Tan Sri90 words
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80 1968-12-25 19 Beraama. KUALA LUMPUR. Dec. 20. The Board of Contrdl of the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka will meet next Thursday to discuss the appointment of a new director to succeed Syed Nasir bln Ismail. The meeting will be chaired by the Mentri Besar of Peril» TanBeraama. - 80 words
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Article, Illustration403 1968-12-25 20 PETER DE SOUZA - By PETER DE SOUZA gELANGOR will go into the Malaya Cup rugger final against Singapore Joint Services on the Kuala Lumpur Padang on Jan. 11 with one thought in mind: ATTACK for victory.Timetpic by Tan Hong Kuan - 403 words
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254 1968-12-25 20 FRANCIS BOEV - By FRANCIS BOEV WHAT’S wrong wltn fT Singapore soccer? This question Is raised again following the 10-1 drubbing of a Selection XI at the hands of the Russian team. Tbilisi Dinamo, on Tuesday.. K D. P. Tsomaja. the visiting team’s manager, said after the254 words
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Article39 1968-12-25 20 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 23. The Malaysian Association of Youth Clubs will hold a social and cultural night under the patronage of the Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak. at the Dewan Tengku Abdul Rahman here on Saturday.39 words
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166 1968-12-25 20 RRUNEI Town.—Dec. 22 —The Saltan ol Brunei singled oat the Religious Affairs Depat tment for praise in his Hari Raya message today. Brunei is celebrating Hari Raya today because it started observing the fast a day later. The Sultan said that he was166 words
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195 1968-12-25 20 SINGAPORE, Sunday. MORE than 120 church leaders of the SeventhiTA Day Adventists today unanimously voted $60,000 for the construction of a girl’s dormitory in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. This came at the end of their five-day biennial business session attended by delegates from SouthEast Asia. A195 words
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130 1968-12-25 20 Bernama. IfUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 22—The Malaysian Government and the Asian Development Bank are to sign an agreement early in the New Year for loans to build two palm oil mills, it was stated here today. Informed sources said that negotiations were nowBernama. - 130 words