The Straits Budget, 15 January 1969
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Title Section40 1969-01-15 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 848. KUALA LUMPUR, JANUARY 15, 1969 Price 40 Cents (Malaya) or 1 Shilling KDN 4069 MC (P) 0787.40 words
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Advertisement81 1969-01-15 1 WL THE BOOR OE TOE YEAR ISRERE... TIE STRAITS TIMES w. 5 s 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.81 words
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528 1969-01-15 2 FLUSTERED - FLUSTERED Kuala Lumpur a couple of oc- cassions recently I have had to collect gift parcels from 8ubang Airport. People who have not undertaken this chore may be interested in the procedure—and warned to advise friends and relatives not to send presents528 words
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337 1969-01-15 2 Mrs.) M.A. RIDSDALE - (Mrs.) M.A. RIDSDALE. Singapore. MY adopted niece who is Chinese, was given to my sister by the Convent during the Japanese Occupation as the Convent could not support all the abandoned babies. We were unaware of the existence of her true parents.337 words
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Article72 1969-01-15 2 TAX WASTED - TAX WASTED Singapore TAX-PAYER (S.T. Jan. K 4) complained of the Traffic Police sending three notices for one offence. But Imagine, the Inland Revenue (Radio and TV Lie. Sec.) sending six notices throughout 1966 to a person who is no longer staying at an address! And on each72 words
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159 1969-01-15 2 MEGAT NORDIN B. YUNOS - MEGAT NORDIN B. YUNOS Information Officer National Electricity Board of the States of Malaya Kuala Lumpur I REFER to the complaint made by Consumer (S.T. Dec. 11) regarding power failure In the Nlbong Tebal District. A number of power supply InterrupUons In the Nlbong159 words
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Article93 1969-01-15 2 FOOTBALL FAN - FOOTBALL FAN Singapore. WHILE I agree with “Nelson Lock” (B.T. Dec. 19) that the wrestling programme on Saturday evening Is enjoyed by many. Including myself. I cannot agree that It should not be sacrificed occasionally If and when a football film becomes available. There Is an acute93 words
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Article90 1969-01-15 2 C. T. HU - C. T. HU Singapore at night In Malayan Railways’ old coaches—in my case numbers 132 and 121— between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, is an ordeal of noise, stuffiness and rattling discomfort. Add to all that the smells and wheeling of other passengers affected by the draughts that suddenly blow through90 words
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338 1969-01-15 2 J. C. ROGERS - J. C. ROGERS Johore Bahru. VOTING the letters concerning the doings of MSA recently (S.T. Dec. 28) perhaps the following Is of topical Interest. I was a confirmed passenger on flight MBA 033 from K.L to Singapore on Dec., 27, take-off 1420. On338 words
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Article50 1969-01-15 2 HELP - HELP Singapore QOMETHING should be O done to ease the flow of traffic at Anson Circus where It is extremely difficult for vehicles to proceed from Anson Road to Robinson Road during the morning rush hour. Perhaps traffic lights might be better than a circus at this Junction.50 words
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Article581 1969-01-15 3 —Straits Times. January 6 Tun Razak has indicated that the Government will take steps in Parliament this week to make it unnecessary to hold by-elect-ions for the Parliamentary and State Legislative Assembly seats vacated by members of the Labour Party of Malaya. With general elections due in May—Straits Times. January 6 - 581 words
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Article481 1969-01-15 3 —St raj Is Times, January 6 Incieased charges at Singapore's Government hospitals and out-patient clinics are a timely and perhaps even belated recognition of the changes that have taken pla-.*e since the Health bill was little more than $3l million in 1959. Last year costs were $7B—St raj Is Times, January 6 - 481 words
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Article233 1969-01-15 3 —Straits Tihies, January 7 A queue in Ipoh of over 2,000 for 21 jobs says a great deal more about unemployment than any of th< Ministry of Labour's recent monthly reports. And even they say quite a lot. The jobs were humble. Ipoh Municipality warted. labourers. The—Straits Tihies, January 7 - 233 words
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Article522 1969-01-15 3 —Straits Times. January 8 There have been hints enough that Malaysia's new budget will be practically painless, and w'ith the publication of the expenditure estimates there are now facts enough to support this impression. At $1.92.5 million. the estimates are lower by $7 million, and $l7 million lower—Straits Times. January 8 - 522 words
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Article332 1969-01-15 3 <—Straits Times. January 8 A committee is to be formed to consider the development of Blakang Mati which was restored to Singapore in September last year. One of its first tasks presumably will be to sort out the claims of the Ministries of Defence, Finance and National<—Straits Times. January 8 - 332 words
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Article406 1969-01-15 4 —Straits Times, January 9 Trade, aid and defence are the major Commonwealth Conference interests of Malaysia and Singapore. And as Mr. Lee Kuan Yew suggested in the last speech of the first day’s proceedings, ultimately these are the real interests of every Commonwealth member. If Commonwealth association cannot—Straits Times, January 9 - 406 words
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Article417 1969-01-15 4 —Btraits Times, January 9 A good deal will no doubt be heard on the thejne of regional co-operation during the conference of SouthEast Asian Education Ministers now being held in Jakarta. Since this is a concept that has recently received some haid knocks, the meeting is—Btraits Times, January 9 - 417 words
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Article227 1969-01-15 4 —Straits Times. January S The “master plan” for Kuala Lumpur will be in the hands of the Minister of Local Government and Housing in two weeks’ lime. It will be quite an achitve T ment Mr. Goh Hock Guan, who recently drew attention to the long delay,—Straits Times. January S - 227 words
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Article773 1969-01-15 4 Straits Times. January 10 If there were moments v* stcrrlay when Tun Tan Slew Sin seemed even more buoyant than his budget, he was draw ing nevertheless on an impressive gallery of facts. Inevitably the opposition, wnen it rallies to the attack, will call this an election year– Straits Times. January 10 - 773 words
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Article292 1969-01-15 4 Stralhs Times, January 10 It has often been suggested that theie is a lack of "communication” among government, universities and industry in Singapore, and that this is something which the Republic can ill afford at a time when lapul industrial and technological giowth is being sought. TheStralhs Times, January 10 - 292 words
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Article, Illustration438 1969-01-15 5 RUDY BELTRAN - By RUDY BELTRAN Banting. Jan. 6 A 60-YEAR-OLD man tied up his two grown-up daughters and his son before setting h i s home ablaze yesterday in Kampong Sungei Lang, about fire miles from here. The father, Inche Yadi bin Kasan. and his eldest438 words
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Article125 1969-01-15 5 IPOH. Jan. 3. Tun Abdul Razak's prediction that the Alliance will capture all the 20 parliamentary seats in Perak, including the two held bv the People's Progressive Party, was today described as a “day dream." In a statement, the vicepresident of the PPP.125 words
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Article26 1969-01-15 5 PENANG. Jan 3.—The pilgrim ship AnMiun will leave Penang for Mecca tomorrow with a second batch ot 1.150 pilgrims from Malaysia. Singapore and Brunei26 words
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340 1969-01-15 6 IT SHOWS EXTREME WEAKNESS REPORT Govt depts taking the easiest way out, says PSC K. LUMPUR. Jan. 5 THE Public Ser- vices Commission has complained that heads of departments and ministries took the “easiest way out” by referring ta it all matters relating to their staff. “These officers presume that340 words
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195 1969-01-15 6 PETALING JAYA. Jan. 7. MORE Joint ventures between the Malays and iTI the Chinese ’should be established in this country to strengthen their understanding of each other, Tun Abdul Razak said today. The Deputy Frime Minister was speaking at the opening of the Iseki195 words
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90 1969-01-15 6 .—Bernama. KUALA LUMPUR. Jsn. 5 Twenty-eight Australian university students arrived here today for a four-day goodwill visit in the course of a tour of SouthEast Asian countries. They have so far visited Indonesia and Singaoore. Their next call will be Penang on Jan. 8, before.—Bernama. - 90 words
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136 1969-01-15 6 1/I'ALA LI'MPUR, Jan. 5 The Junior Wells Rhythm and Blues Band arrived here today on the second leg of their musical tour of Malaysia. They performed in Kuching yesterday. by Mr. Junior Wells, who started playing the harmonica professionally at the age of136 words
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Article40 1969-01-15 6 SINGAPORE. Jan. 7—Twenty young Australians will arrive here on Jan. 21 to learn about local culture. Members of the Australian Reform Movement, they will participate in the activities of the National Theatre Club as temporary members.40 words
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Article, Illustration260 1969-01-15 6 ‘NO CRISIS, JUST TALK YONG All under control in MSA, says Minister SINGAPORE. Jan. 5. THE Minister for Communications, Mr. Yong Nyuk Lin, today dismissed widespread rumours of a possible break-up of Malaysia-Singapore Airlines as ‘‘mere talk/’ He said: “I see no crisis in MSA. As I see it, everything260 words
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163 1969-01-15 6 JPOH, Jan. 3. Tun Abdul Razak announced today that the Government was taking steps to introduce legislation to freeze by-elections until the general elections later this year. The decision followed the staggered mass resignations by members of the Labour Party in Parliament. State163 words
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Article281 1969-01-15 7 KUALA LUMPUR. Jan. 6. 'J’HL Minister ot T r ansport, Tan Sri Sardon bin Haji Jubir, said today that there would be detinitely no split in the Malaysia-Singa-pore Airlines. He was speaking to newsmen after a threehour meeting with the Singapore Minister for281 words
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Article61 1969-01-15 7 KUAI.A LUMPUR Jan 7. Tin ouiptii In West Malaysia tor the Mrat 10 months of last year was 83 731 tons up 3.582 tons from the same period in 1867. Aocnrrilng to latest iigures Issued toy the Statistic* Department production in October last year amounted61 words
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196 1969-01-15 7 JOHORE KAHKI. Jan 7 The Alliance is (he only party which can provide a stable government (o consolidate the various races in the country into a single nation. the Meniri Besar of Johore. Date Haji Othman Sa’al. said here last night196 words
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252 1969-01-15 7 CINGAPORE, Jan. 5 Six more international airlines will operate through Singapore this year. The addition of these carriers will bring the number of airlines operating here to a 28. the Minister of Communications. Mr. Yong Nyuk Lin. said today. Among the new252 words
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Article39 1969-01-15 7 SINGAPORE. Jan 6 BBC South-Fust Asia correspondent in Singapore. Mr. Roland Challis. is leaving soon f»*r the United Arab Republic to take over a> BBC Cairo correspondent. He will be succeeded by Mr Brian Baron39 words
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550 1969-01-15 7 Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 7 A NATION-WIDE progress report on development projects, implemented in the last three years under the First Malaysia Plan, will be presented by Tun Abdul Razak during the sixweek Budget meeting of the Dewan Ra’ayat, beginning on Jan. 9. The550 words
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173 1969-01-15 7 IPOH, Jan 5 r I HE days of “childish” challenges to election duels are long gone, according to Mr. Llm Cho Hock, chairman of the Perak branch of the Democratic Action Party. He said this In reply to Mr173 words
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Article, Illustration282 1969-01-15 8 KUALA LUMPUR, Jah. 5. MORE regional co-operation will be required, especially in "promolfl tional plans/’ if the tourist industry here is to be fully developed. This is the view of Dr. Joseph Torbar, a United282 words
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197 1969-01-15 8 Kuala lumpur. Jan. 2. Malaysia and Bulgaria today announced the establishment of diplomatic relations. In a joint communique Issued simultaneously here and In 8ofla, both Governments expressed their desire "to further develop relations between the two countries." The basis of relations between the two197 words
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Article87 1969-01-15 8 KUALA LUMPUR. Jan. 6 R A «rat trial shipment of 1.566 yards of batik left today for Britain by the Ben Line vessel Benstac. The batik is being exported by Batik (Malaysia) Sendirian Berhad, a local manufacturer. A spokesman for the company said today that87 words
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Article48 1969-01-15 8 SINGAPORE Jan 6. Some 95» Australian tourists. who sailed home yesterday aboard the P and O liner Chusan spent more than $500,000 during their two-day stay here. This was estimated by Mr. John Mills, a director of the liner's agents, Islay Kerr and Co. Ltd.48 words
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106 1969-01-15 8 tan and Malacca.—Bernama. gl ALA LUMPUR. Jan. 7 IV The first shipment of food products for Malacca under the American Food for Peace Programme will arrive tomorrow. The press attache of the United States Embassy here, Mr. Richard Boarriman, said today thattan and Malacca.—Bernama. - 106 words
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322 1969-01-15 8 IPOH, Jan. 7. Chief Education Officer, Perak, Dato Idris bin Babjee. today explained why he called the 1,009 newly-qualified teachers posted to Perak to meet here a few days before the new term oegan yesterday. It was a multi-purpose meeting and not322 words
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Article39 1969-01-15 8 Bernama. KUALA LUMPUR. Jan. 7 Two South Korean* are now undergoing training in record management at the National Archives here. Mr. Park Hae Chul and Mr. lee Bong Hak will be here for four months.—Bernama. - 39 words
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Article, Illustration205 1969-01-15 8 CINGAPORE, Jan. 6 Several people have been In touch with the Red Cross here to volunteer to accompany crippled ex-Jaga, Mr. Ramdoo Arjun, 57. to Calcutta. But there is a big catch to their offers they want the Red Cross205 words
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384 1969-01-15 9 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 6 THE Government has completed 52.3 per cent of its five-year (1966-70) development plan despite unforeseen commitments caused by confrontation, the Communist menace and threats from the Philippines. During the past three years it has384 words
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121 1969-01-15 9 education, $1.2 million on technical education and $2 > in;;;, in on teacher training projects. Saba h's secondary school programme will g'M a $3.6 million boost and $1.6 million will go toward* it s primary school* programme. Sarawak's secondary school programme will take121 words
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91 1969-01-15 9 I/UALA LUMPUR. Jan. 7 Jordan is the late>t country to agree to take part in the forthcoming International Conference of Muslim Nations to be held In Kuala Lumpur in April, a spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said. Including Jordan, three countries have91 words
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Article, Illustration218 1969-01-15 9 AYESHA HARBEN - by AYESHA HARBEN lK UALA LUMPUR, Jail. 7.—lt is a mistake for tourists to compare the Malaysian way of life with their own. Miss Lucie Sydorowich, a young psychologist from Sydney, said today. Lucie, 21, is one of a group ot 150 Australian218 words
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Article73 1969-01-15 9 KUCHING. Jan. 6. The Chief of Naval Staff. Commodore K. Thanabalasingam. arrived here tn the KDR Hang Tuah, the RMN's flagship, today for a two-day official visit. He paid a courtesy call on the Chiet Minister, Dato Penghuiu Tawi Sli. and at night entertained about 8073 words
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284 1969-01-15 9 1/UAI.A LUMPI K. Jan. 6 Tengku Abdul Rahman tonight rejected Singapore as the base for any projected five-nation mo-bile-force for regional defence. "Singapore will provide no effective defence against any attack." he told an airport Press conference before leaving for London to attend284 words
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242 1969-01-15 10 ORUNEI TOWN Jan. 5. D —The case of Brunei’s reluctant young women who do not like the ulu (rural areas) was discussed in the Legislative Council here today. The Assistant Minister of Agriculture, Pengiran Damlt Sunggoh, said this was the reason242 words
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460 1969-01-15 10 FELIX ABISHEGANADEN - Standstill Budget most likely and it figures... By By FELIX ABISHEGANADEN Kuala lumpur, Jan. 3. —While mini cuts are reflected in the ordinary estimates which the Minister of Finance. Tun Tan Siew Sin, will present to the Dewan Ra’ayat next week, development estimates are slightly up. The original operating expenses460 words
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158 1969-01-15 10 L’UALA LUMPUR. Jan. 6 The commandant of the Haile Selassie I Harar Military Academy In Ethiopia. Maj. Gen. Haile Baykedagn, arrived today to study the military set-up here. The General, who was accompanied by his wife, told a Press conference at Subang airport: “Being158 words
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Article69 1969-01-15 10 KUALA LUMPUR. Jan. 5 Inche Zain Azraai bin Dato Zainai Abidin, a Principal Assistant Secretary of the Foreign Ministry left here for London today to speak on the Sabah isaue at a seminar organised by the Centre for the Analysis of Conflicts of the University of69 words
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211 1969-01-15 10 Teachers and politics: ‘Scrap that rule call to Govt by DAP Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 5 fTHE Democratic Ac- tion Party today asked the Government to scrap the regulation requiring teachers to seek permission before taking part in politics. The regulation was being used by the Government to encourage teachers in211 words
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Article60 1969-01-15 10 SINGAPORE, Jan. 5. The Minister for Culture. Mr Jek Yeun Thong, will leave Singapore early n ’\t week for the South-East Asian Ministers of Education Council «SEAMEC» conference beginning on Jan. 7 in Jakarta. Mr. Jek will go as acting Minister f- r Educa:ion as Mr60 words
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237 1969-01-15 10 UUALA M'MPI R. Jan. 7 The Malay ala a and Singapore (luionments hate agreed to “keep the reputation of Malaysia -Sing a pore Airlines flying high.” This was announced at a joint Press conference today by the Minister of Transport. Tan237 words
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119 1969-01-15 10 1/UALA LUMPUR. Jan. 7 Work on the proper. Selangor Orphanage bull»! Ing at. Ulu Klang Is expert ed to begin before May. t: chairman of the Selanv r Orphanage Society. Dat.i Salmah. said here today The building will ini'uil’v accommodate 30119 words
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2260 1969-01-15 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Jan. 9 B Y cutting down on nonessential expenditure reducing waste and improving the revenue performance, the Government has been able to reduce operating costs for tnis year The Minister of Finance, Tun Tan2,260 words
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211 1969-01-15 11 Kuala lumpur, Jan. 8.—The Commissioner of the Federal Capital, Dato Lokman Yusof, said today he hoped in the next fortnight to submit the complete Master Plan report to the Ministry of Housing and Local Government. "We are now classifying all the objections raised by211 words
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84 1969-01-15 11 JTUALA LUMPUR. Jan. 9. The French Government is offering Malaysians 17 one-year scholarships for studies. excluding medicine, at French universities. beginning in August. Minimum qualifications are a Higher School Certificate and a basic knowledge of French. Successful candidates will get a mon'nly allowance84 words
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Article48 1969-01-15 11 SFREMBAN. Jan. 8. The General Officer Commanding. 17 Division. Malaya District. MajGen. A.G. Patterson, will leave here next week to take up a new appointment in London as Director of Training at the Ministry of Defence. His succes-or will be MajorGen. DOT Hovsford.48 words
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154 1969-01-15 12 If I'AI.A LI'MPUR, Jan g The Deputy Prime Minister. Tun Abdul Raiak, will open the Salon Malaysia Exhibition at the foyer of the Tengku Abdul Rahman Hall here on Jan. 24. The exhibition of 575 works by 287 artists—the result of the competition154 words
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113 1969-01-15 12 SINGAPORE. Jan. 8 Six Australian teachers flew into Singapore today for a one-day shopping stopover before leaving fof* Kuala Lumpur tomorrow. Bui they will return on Jan. 28 for a longer visit to study the educational system here. The teachers, all from Victoria. are113 words
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Article76 1969-01-15 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Jan. 8— The Tariff Advisory Board is to hold a public hearing for five days beginning from March 3 on wooden candy or ice cream sticks and spoons, toothpicks, incandescent lamps, aluminium sulphate, sodium silicate. PVC leather, power tillers, air-condi-tioners, aluminium doors, cotton76 words
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Article, Illustration259 1969-01-15 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Jan. Q J|E has done it for 10 years, but drafting a Budget is never an automatic business, the Minister of Pmance, Tun Tan Siew Sin, said today. He has the distinction of being; theStraits Times picture. - 259 words
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Article43 1969-01-15 12 PENANG, Jan. B—Work has started on the $250.000 extension block of the Kenyon-Rea Methodist School, at Sungei Pinang Road. The new block will consist of an auditorium, two science laboratories, a library, a domestic science room and seven classrooms.43 words
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Article45 1969-01-15 12 JAKARTA. Jan B—North Sumatra administrators will visit Malaysia for one week later this month to observe the operation of bonded warehouses there, Antara news agency reported today. There Is a plan to Install a bonded warehouse In Medan, the North Sumatra capital.45 words
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Article56 1969-01-15 12 KUANTAN, Jan. B—The Mcntri Besar of Pahang.. Tan Sri Haji Yahva bin Mohamed Seh. will open four community centres In the sub-district of Rompin during his four-day visit beginning tomorrow. The centres are at Kampong Serun. Kampong Parit, Leban Chondong and Merchong Tan Sri Yahya will56 words
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202 1969-01-15 12 K. LUMPUR. Jan 8 r pHE appointment of a new general manager for Malaysia-Singapore Airltnes would be referred to both the Malaysian and Slngapore Cabinets soon, the Minister of Transport, Tan Sri Sardon bin Haji Jubir. said today. He was commenting on a speculation202 words
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100 1969-01-15 12 JOHORE BAHRU, Jan. 8 —The Johore State Government has allocated $260,000 to help needy pupils this year, the chairman of the State Welfare Committee. Inche Sairan bin Sabtu, said today. Speaking at the seminar for welfare officers from Johore. he said $30.000 was100 words
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Article44 1969-01-15 12 SINGAPORE. Jan. 8. The Customs and Excise Department collected $213.695,000 In revenue for last year $25,972,000 more than in 1967. Biggest revenue earner was tobacco, which yielded $58,259.000 (up $11.106.000) followed by petroleum $57.195.000 (up $4,061,000) and liquors $51.398.000 (up $7,880,000).44 words
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513 1969-01-15 13 PENANG, Jan. 7 REPRESENTATIVES of the joint Chambers of Commerce today resolved to urge the Federal and State Governments to conduct a survey on the physical and economic viability of a direct link between Penang and Province Wellesle}. A meeting, convened513 words
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Article38 1969-01-15 13 SITIAWAN. Jan. 8 Tan J«xm. 60. a clerk, ot Lumut. was killed when his motor-cycle collided with another motorcycle at Kampong Koh here ve.s'erday Ixjw Ching Choy 17 a mechanic. the other motor-cyclist was seriously injured38 words
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190 1969-01-15 13 OENANG, Jan. 8. The State Government and the City Council have made arrangements for the public to exchange old Malayan currency notes and coins at eight centres in the State until Jan. 15. These facilities will be available between 9 a m.190 words
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Article55 1969-01-15 13 KUALA LUMPUR. Jan 8— The manager of Maras batik garment factory in Petaling Java. Inche Ahmad Salleh bin Bamadhaj. left here today for .Italy for a three-month course in export marketing. The course, at Turin's International Centre for Advanced Technical and Vocational Training. was sponsored55 words
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Article39 1969-01-15 13 PORT DICKSON. Jan. g—The body of a clerk. Chin Choon San. of the police headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, was found floating in the .sea at the second mile. Coast Road. yesterday. Police do not suspect foul play.39 words
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Article457 1969-01-15 13 SIA CHEONG YEW - By SIA CHEONG YEW CINGAPORE, Jan. 3. —Police this morning opened Are at a group of rioters at the PWD quarry in Woodlands, wounding one of them. The shooting occurred when the demonstrators began stoning and manhandling officers of the Police Reserve Unit who were457 words
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Article39 1969-01-15 13 SINOAPORE. Jan. B—The World Health Organisation's travelling seminar on medical education will be in Singapore on May 12 and 13. The seminar will discuss problems and latest trends in medical education in this region.39 words
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184 1969-01-15 13 K U ALA LUMPUR, lY Jan. 8. Workers earning up to $5OO are to be covered by the Social Security Bill to be presented to Parliament. The provisions of the BUI affect commercial and industrial organisations with more than five employees. The Deputy184 words
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133 1969-01-15 13 DENANG, Jan. B. a 1 chance. 95 per cent of the Filipino community in Sabah would opt for Malaysian citizenship. Mr. Eddie Sulit. leader of a seven-man Filipino g*M»dwiil mission from said here today. “Neither the Government nor the people of Sabah discriminate133 words
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504 1969-01-15 14 K. LUMPUR. Jan. 9 'j'HE Finance Minister, Tun Tau Slew Sin. outlined in the l>ewan Ka'ayat today his proposals to increase revenue by 514 million this year. The money is to be raised by: Raising import duties on fresh and dried fruits504 words
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335 1969-01-15 14 KUALA LUMPUR. Jan. 8 A FREEZE on all by-elec-tions which fall within six months of the scheduled dissolution of Parliament ts the crux of an amendment to the Federal Constitution to be Introduced In the Dewan Ra’ayat scon. The Deputy Prime Minister, Tun335 words
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Article47 1969-01-15 14 Reuter. JAKARTA. Jan. B—An Indonesian rubber delegation Is expected to go to Kuala I umpur In the next few weeks to discuss proposals to channel Indonesian rubber on to the Kuala Lumpur Exchange. Rubber Trade Association chairman. Mr. Sukarno, said today.— Reuter.Reuter. - 47 words
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104 1969-01-15 14 Reuter. |)ARWIN. Jan. 9 A Sabah seaman from the French oil suivey ship Caprlcorne, which sank off Timor in November. is to be deported from Australia. He Is All bin Pawero. 22. Alt was arrested yesterday on a deportation order signed by ImmigrationReuter. - 104 words
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394 1969-01-15 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Jan. 9 f rHE Sabah Government is contributing “a 1 big amount'* to the defence of the country, Tun Abdul Razak said in the Dewan Ra'ayat this morning The Deputy Prime Minister394 words
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213 1969-01-15 15 Kuala lumpur, Jan. 9.—Malaysia today expressed its “deep concern” over the Indonesian Government's request to postpone the implementation of the border crossing agreement. due last November. for another year. "We are afraid that the Communist terrorists on the bolder will take full advantage213 words
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224 1969-01-15 15 Kuala lumpur, Jan. 9,—The Government expects to make a profit of $9OO- from the sale of rubber stocks brought by the Rubber Price Stabilisation Committee to control falling prices early last year. The Finance Minister, Tun Tan Slew Sin, disclosed this today in224 words
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Article63 1969-01-15 15 KUALA LUMPUR. J.tn 6 The Chief of General Staff, General Tan Sri Abdul Hannd bin Bidin. will take the genera! salute during a passing-out parade for 250 recruits of the Royal Malay Regiment to be held at the Port Dickson Garrison on Jan. 11 at 83063 words
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253 1969-01-15 15 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 9. THE Election Offences (Amendment) Bill, 1 which seeks to increase the maximum election expenditure incurred by a candidate or his election agent, was presented to the Dewah Ra’ayat today. Under the Bill section 18 of the ordinance t253 words
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152 1969-01-15 15 SINGAPORE. Jan. 9. Operation Piscator. the RAF’s major mobility exercise, continued today. Two Mark-6 Lightning jetflghters. which hid arrived yesterday 18 hours after leaving their base In Scotland, took off from Tengah base this afternoon for a quick survey of tropical conditions.152 words
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Article48 1969-01-15 15 BRUNEI TOWN. Jan. 6 The Legislative Council today approved a total of $21.0.2 million foi departmental and development expenditure for the next 12 months. Development alone is to cost $ll5 million the highest in Brunei s history. Revenue is estimated at $220 million, another record.48 words
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Article68 1969-01-15 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Jan 6 Five new ciinics of the National Family Planning Board opened today. The clinic at Subang new village will open every second Monday of the month, and the Puchong (12th milei clinic on every third Monday. The Segambut clinic will open from 9 am.68 words
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Article, Illustration687 1969-01-15 16 KUALA LUMPUR, January 9 AN expansion Budget with minimum tax increases was presented by the Finance Minister, Tun Tan Siew Sin, in the Dewan Ra'ayat today. All he sought was to raise an additional $l4 million and he expects to get $6 million of that687 words
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106 1969-01-15 16 —Rernama. IfUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 8. Mara has awarded <H-holarships to 83 humiputra students to continue their studies in Australia and New Zealand, Mara’s chief training officer, Inche Tajuddin bin Jali, said today. Most of the scholarships were for studies in science and technological—Rernama. - 106 words
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Article19 1969-01-15 16 KUCHING. Jan 9 Da*) Stephen Kulung Ningkuii h<a been re-elected chairman ol the opposition Sarawak National Party.19 words
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Article171 1969-01-15 16 Kuala lumpur, Jan. 9.. —Easy-to-understand Budget proposals were presented to Members of Parliament today. The 367-page document is a summary of the estimated expenditure for 1969. Speaking about this today in his Budget speech, the Minister of Finance, Tun Tan Siew Sin. said the171 words
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159 1969-01-15 17 Kuala li mpi k. jan. 10. A team from the (itnrral Mrdical Count’ll of Britian will arrive here on Jan. 26. to investigate whether the University of Malaya mediral decrees should be reeof wised. The learn will comprise Kir Rowan Boland (leader). Prof. R.J.159 words
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93 1969-01-15 17 hours without a visa. Bernama. 10. The Ministry of Home Affairs is preparing a report on a proposal to allow visitors to stay in the country for up to a week without a visa. A spokesman of tfte Ministry said todayhours without a visa. Bernama. - 93 words
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Article29 1969-01-15 17 KUAI.A LUMPUR Jan. 10 The Malayan Rubber Fund Board has opened an tlfice in Tokyo to give advisory serv-ce. 1* is called ’he Natural Rubber Bureau, Japan.29 words
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Article, Illustration760 1969-01-15 17 KUALA LUMPUR. Jan. 10 JHE Government was today urged to direct the AntiCorruption Agency to investigate candidates who spent fortunes” in election campaigns and used their term of office to ‘‘recoup” them.760 words
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Article60 1969-01-15 17 SINGAPORE Jan. 10 F«»r the first time, the little ships of Royal Air Force Gan have carried off the Fa i East Air Force marine craft elllclency trophy with a high score of 810 points out of a possible 1.000 Runners-up were the marine craft unit60 words
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86 1969-01-15 17 Kuala lumpur. Jan. 10 Two Malaysians of Filipino origin have been detained for anti-Malaysia activities in Sabah since President Marcos signed the Bill annex*ng the State as part of the Philippines, the Deputy Prime Minister. Tun Abdul Razak. said in the Dcwan Ra’ayat86 words
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1087 1969-01-15 18 VERY active conditions prevailed on the Stock Exchange of Malaysia and Singapore last week end produced a “boomlet”, but at the same time it appeared lo be a tug-of-war between the bears and the bulls. Profit taking was heavy, but was usually absorbed in1,087 words
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Article510 1969-01-15 18 M0V8M8NTS OB SHARE PRICKS BASKO ON A COMPARISON OP LAST SALKS IN THK SINCAPORK AND KUALA LUMPUR TRADING ROOMS OP THE STOCK IXCHANCK ON SAN. 3 AND 10. INDUSTRIALS: ACM A lunch I, Ren and C*. I -r 17 cental, Bsenss Btrhad I 3 cental, Rsu- t*ad510 words
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Article36 1969-01-15 18 RUBBER TIN (per lb.) (per picul Jan. 8. S7t, etn. $58«.»« 7. 577J, eta. $585.»» 8. 57 etn. $582.15 8. 57' N ets. $588.12' 1». 58 'n cts. $588.8« 11. 8578.2536 words
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Article80 1969-01-15 18 Jan. Jan. 7 Jan. Jan. 8 Jan. It Industrials; 161 61 161 59 162.22 162 81 163 57 1 Hotel*: 101 06 102.01 102.23 102 62 102 29 Properties: 182.50 1 34 80 1 87 60 188 09 1 87 53 f Tins: 82 22 82 2280 words
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Article349 1969-01-15 18 1'HE past week's trading saw a steadier market during which much oi the bearishness of the foregoing weeks was dispelled state H.C.B. Co. Ltd. In their latest Rubber Market review. At one time more than one cent was gained from last week’s close, but profittaking at349 words
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Article74 1969-01-15 18 'I'NI Association af Bank* m Malay* I iia-lin*a*ert made theee changes in its rates to merchants yesterday (the following rale* are quoted to the equivalent of ton unit* o' foreign currency). ailing TT ar 0D ready: Deutaehe Marks $77.0400; Matland Guilder* SH3 7300; leisa Pranas $7l 3473; Belgian74 words
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Article49 1969-01-15 18 ON the free aaehange market tn Hong Kong yesterday the U t. Dellar waa quoted at ft.l3 TT. and I0.V) for aaah. ■tailing was quoted at 14.31 and ana last af geld at 31« NOTE: Leading banka In Hong Kong ar* now quoting rales In decimal*.49 words
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Article23 1969-01-15 18 In London on Friday Malayan 5 f>er cent c.t.f. U K in >Hilk April May was quoted at per long ton23 words
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Article23 1969-01-15 18 Current Date Total for Total far payment payable the year previous year t’ou. Salak 7% f Mar 28 12’'2% t Interim23 words
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252 1969-01-15 19 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 10 'J'UN Abdul Razak told the Dewan Ra’ayat today that 35 important Labour Party and Party Rakyat officials and cadres escaped the big police swoop on militant Communist subversives launched last November. Since they might be hiding in Singapore252 words
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131 1969-01-15 19 rnCLUK ANSON, Jan. 10. X The president of the Malayan Medical Association, Dr. Dr. J.B.A Peter, confirmed today that a letter had been received from the Ministry of Health regarding blood bank services. The letter, dated Jan. 7, was received two days ago. It131 words
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85 1969-01-15 19 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 10. Eight Malaysian diplomats have been given permission to marry nonMalayslan women. Tun Abdul Razak, said today The Deputy Prime Minister was replying to a question by Hajl Abu Bakar Hamzah (PMIP-Bachok) In the Dewan Ra’ayat dur- Ing question time. He declined85 words
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427 1969-01-15 19 TEO EE SIM - By TEO EE SIM Kuala lumpur, Jan. 10.—Prices of fruit and foodstuff remained unchanged today despite the announcement of new taxes by the Minister of Finance, Tun Tan Slew Sin, yesterday at the Dewan Ra’ayat. Although apples were427 words
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93 1969-01-15 19 JOHORE BAHRU. Jan. 10—The Alliance Is likely to be returned unopposed to the Parit Bakar constituency seat when nominations for the State Assembly by-election close at noon on Sunday at the Muar Land Office. The Alliance candidate who will contest the seat93 words
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Article103 1969-01-15 19 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 10 Ten Bills were presented to the Dewan Ra’ayat today for approval during the current sitting. This brings the number of Bills to be considered in the next six weeks to 25. Yesterday 14 were introduced. One was read for the103 words
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133 1969-01-15 19 SINGAPORE, Jan. 10. D Singapore's population has hit the two million-mark. A natural increase of about 29,800 in the 10 months of last year raised the population to more than 2,004,000, according to figures issued by the Department of Statistics today. The population133 words
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Article57 1969-01-15 19 SINGAPORE. Jan. 10 A «8-year-old fortune teller. Nr Ah Bee was jailed for five years yesterday for raping a girl of 12. who he claimed was his fiancee Ng admitted that ne bad nad sexual relations with the girl on a number or occasions ’thinking57 words
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Article45 1969-01-15 19 PKNANO, Jan. 10 The chairman of the Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce, Penang. Mr. B. C. Engel, will speak on “Penang’s Economy Past and Future” at the International Y’s Men Fellowship dinner, at the Sun Hoe Peng Restaurant on Jan. 24.45 words
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Article, Illustration1035 1969-01-15 20 NORMAN SIEBEL - By NORMAN SIEBEL -KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 11 SINGAPORE Joint Services went five up in successive Cup Final victories in the HMS Malaya Cup rugger tournament with a 6-3 victory plucked out of a gallant but starcrossed Selangor team in mud and water on the Kuala LumpurPicture by SOONG HON SIN. - 1,035 words
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176 1969-01-15 20 Manila. Jan. n. Tight security will be given to the Malaysian team in next month’s Aslan badminton championships here because of the possibility of anti-Malaysia demonstrations, according to a Filipino badminton official. The Philippine government has agreed to give entry visas to the Malaysian players176 words