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Title Section40 1969-02-12 1 The Straits Budget THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES MALAYSIA’S MATIOHAL NEWSPAPER REGISTERED AT THE Q.P.O. U-K: t AS _AJIEWSPAFEW_ SERIES SS2 kUALA LUMPUR, FEBRUARY 12, 1969. Price 40 Cents (Malaya) or 1 Shilling KDN 4069 MC (P) Sill.40 words
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Advertisement83 1969-02-12 1 HI INI H fill IS HIM... nsnuisiM i#|Tf ■f 1 -'t V I 5>;« a 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 superb83 words
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610 1969-02-12 2 LAYMAN - LAYMAN Kuala Lumpur THE Nahappan Commission should be congratulated on at last completing their monumental task. Their report will naturally have to be studied by Government and it is said that 250 copies will soon be made available to the Federal and State610 words
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Article104 1969-02-12 2 WORRIED - WORRIED Singapore KiY son, born In Kuala Lumpur has been living with me for over 18 years In Singapore. He Is now 18-plus. He applied for a work permit and was turned down. I appealed to the department and to Minister of Labour and was turned104 words
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Article50 1969-02-12 2 H K. CHEAH - H K. CHEAH Ipoh AS a regular traveller and on the principle that what goes up must come down, I am wondering why double toll should not be collected either on the down-stream or the upstream traffic (following the Penang Ferry system) and thus halve the collection costs.50 words
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Article89 1969-02-12 2 ABD. LATIF HAMID - ABD. LATIF HAMID Secretary General People’s Independent Front Brunei Town I REFER to a letter (S.T. 1 Jan. 18) In which the Brunei Director of Information and Broadcasting, Mr. G. V. De Freitas, contradicted my statement claiming a 61.5 per cent support for the Peoples’ Independent89 words
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289 1969-02-12 2 ANTAGONIST - ANTAGONIST Seremban 1 REFER to Miss Adele Koh’s article, The Science Specialists In the Sixth Form (S.T. Jan. 30-31). We should not try to assess education, whether it be science or arts, at the classroom stage only. Science Is a subject that demands a289 words
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Article185 1969-02-12 2 MRS. Z. KNIGHT - MRS. Z. KNIGHT Kalian AS a parent and an ex-teacher. I shall be grateful if the Ministry of Education could clarify the reason why some schools In Kedah close on Fridays and Saturdays, and some on Saturdays and Sundays. Even in the same town we185 words
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Article63 1969-02-12 2 TAX-PAYER - TAX-PAYER Singapore AS a member of the public I welcome the move by our local govern, ment to Increase medical charges for services rendered at the local hospital: but one thing struck me. Has the government thought of increasing the percentage rates for rendering serv ces to government officers and63 words
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Article184 1969-02-12 2 SIXTH FORMER - SIXTH FORMER Kuala Lumpur MISS Koh’s remarks (S.T. Jan. 30-31) about Science 81xth Formers are to a large extent true but the Issue needs further examination. We cannot blame these students entirely for their deplorable attitude towards the General Paper. Science students who are genuinely interested in184 words
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Article673 1969-02-12 3 —Straits Times, February 3 Mixed economy planning came of age in Malaysia with the publication three years ago of the First Malaysian Development Plan. By contrast with the two preceding Malayan FiveYear Plans which were really aggregative projections of departmental budgets the First Malaysian Plan brought into—Straits Times, February 3 - 673 words
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Article642 1969-02-12 3 Straits Times, February 4 The development expenditures for 1969. for which Tun Razak sought Parliament’s approval yesterday, cannot be considered in isolation. They are part of a two-year programme for achieving the revised targets of the Fiist Malaysian Development Plan, and some of the projects to be– Straits Times, February 4 - 642 words
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Article625 1969-02-12 3 Straits Times. February 5 It is a pity that the differences between Kuala Lumpur and Crnberra on the obligations flowing from the Anglo-Malaysian Defence Treaty, particularly in the event of Philippines aggression against SaSuh. should have been brought into the open. Now that it has, however, itStraits Times. February 5 - 625 words
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Article605 1969-02-12 3 —Straits Times February 6 A sense of the past seldom figures prominently in Singapore’s awareness of itself. For a republic whose concerns are so deeply rooted in the present and the future, looking back over a span of a hundred and fifty years is an unaccustomed exercise.—Straits Times February 6 - 605 words
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Article478 1969-02-12 4 —Straits Times February 6 At the Pacific Area Travel Association conference in Bangkok recently Malaysia won a friendly competition with Singapore for the honour of hosting the 1972 PATA talks. Both countries lobbied intensively and laid on lavish hospitality suites. The trick apparently was turned t (and numbers—Straits Times February 6 - 478 words
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Article502 1969-02-12 4 —Straits Times, Februarv 7 Debate on the development estimates and the mid-term review of the Malaysia Plan has left Government policy unscarred and Government intentions unshaken. There is awareness certainly of problems, including the new land programme, but some of the difficulties are exaggerated and all can be—Straits Times, Februarv 7 - 502 words
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Article641 1969-02-12 4 Straits Times, February 8 Circumstances have changed since the first observance of Solidarity Week uhen Indonesia's undeclared war was gathering strength. But the purpose remains; the pledge of 1964, That we. the citizens of Malaysia, with full sincerity and realisation, recognise the extreme importance of national unityStraits Times, February 8 - 641 words
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Article40 1969-02-12 4 PENANG, Feb. 6.—Mr. Alan Lre, a member of the Education Departmr\t of Victoria. Australia, has been appointed headmaster of the RAAF School at Hillside, Tanjong Bungah. He succeeds Mr. B. Bovle, who has returner 1 to Australia40 words
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Article, Illustration374 1969-02-12 5 K. MOHANAN - By K. MOHANAN: Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 4 ItfORE than $40,000 worth of contraband brandy packed in baskets marked “dried fish” was seized by Customs officials who swooped on a dilapidated god o w n here today. The rattan374 words
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90 1969-02-12 5 LUMPUR, Feb. 4 The new Taylor College at Pantai has received more than 2,500 applications from students In Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong seeking admission. But the college can accept only 550 students. Successful applicants will be picpared for admis- sion to Australian universities.90 words
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Article66 1969-02-12 5 TANJONG MALIM, Feb. 4 More than 1.000 people from here and the surrounding estates this evening attended a condolence rally tn memory ol the late Mr C.N Annadurai Chief Minister of Madras. Many Indian shops closed for business at noon as a mark of respect66 words
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87 1969-02-12 5 CINOAPORE, Feb. 4 The first printing of 5,000 copies of Alex Josey’s biography of the Prime Minister. Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. has been sold out 75 days after it came off the presses. Mr. Donald Moore, the publisher, is now rushing a second printing87 words
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Article26 1969-02-12 5 SINGAPORE, Feb. 9.—Television Singapore will increase Its transmission hours from Monday with Channel starting from Monday to Friday, at p.m. instead of 4.80 n.m26 words
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Article, Illustration1262 1969-02-12 6 BY OUR PARLIAMENTARY REPORTERS A KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 4 'f HE defence of the nation and the unemployment problem came in for considerable discussion today when the Dewan Ra’ayat continued debating this year’s Development estimates1,262 words
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222 1969-02-12 6 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 3 The Minister of Information and Broadcasting. Inche Senu bin Abdul Rahman, today regretted the recent decision by Australia and New Zealand to withdraw their contingents from Terendak Camp at Malacca. He described the move as “unfortunate and misconceived” in the222 words
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Article418 1969-02-12 7 K. LUMPUR. Feb. 2 'J'IIE Government is to establish two special units in each major Ministry to step up planning and implementation of development programmes. These are the planning, research and policy co-ordinating unit and the management service unit, according to the mid-term review418 words
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Article85 1969-02-12 7 L ILA LUMPI’R. Feb. 2 a A he Straits Times reporter Prem Knmar was killed in a road accident in Petaling Jaya late tonight. lie was riding a motor cycle. A passing motorist, Mr. Wong Kong Fah, found him lying on the grass divider along Jalan Casing85 words
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Article164 1969-02-12 7 PENANG, Feb. 2. A Penang Flying Club Chipmunk carrying an instructor and a student pilot exploded in mid-air off Permatang Damar Laut at Bayan Lepas this afternoon. Mr. George Davidson, the club president and an architect, was killed. The student pilot, Peter Lim. 20. was164 words
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127 1969-02-12 7 SINGAPORE, Feb. 4 *3* Singapore taxpayers are now required to work out for themselves how much they have to pay in income tax. This new ruling became known to thousands of taxpayers when they got their forms over the last few days. A127 words
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331 1969-02-12 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 2. A N International Labour Organisation adviser on vocational rehabilitation, Mr. A. C. Sparshott, is now here conducting evaluation and assessment courses. Mr. Sparshott, who will be here for a year, Is on loan from the Department of Employment331 words
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Article, Illustration184 1969-02-12 7 Woman’s search for men of goodwill Kuala lumpur, Feb. 2. Miss Estralla Carreras, the representative from Amnesty International. Australia, is here to find men of goodwill and tolerance. During her three-day stay, she hopes to meet people willing to help free political detainees in other countries. “We need men of184 words
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150 1969-02-12 7 Bernama. I/UALA LUMPUR. Feb. 2 Another agricultural school is to be built In Penang next year, the officer In charge of agricultural education. Ministry of Agriculture and Co-Operatives, Inche Abu Bakar bln Mahmud, said today. The school would be built on a site near theBernama. - 150 words
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Article, Illustration979 1969-02-12 8 KUALA LUMPUR. Feto. 3 CALL to the Government to reexamine the targets of the First Malaysia Plan in view of the difficulty of getting foreign loans and grants was made in the Dewan Ra’ayat979 words
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302 1969-02-12 8 SINGAPORE, Feb. 3. waters of Malacca Straits, just off Penang, are now churning with the fury of a mighty armada at battle.’’ On the surface are 40 ships from the navies of Britain. Australia, Malaysia and New Zealand. Hidden302 words
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270 1969-02-12 8 I/ U A L A LUMPUR, Feb. 3. Malaysia hopes to reach a “clear understanding' 1 with her allies on their defence commitments for this region during the five-power defence talks in Canberra in May. Referring to Australia's commitments to Malay, sia’s external defence.270 words
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Article54 1969-02-12 8 gINGAPORE. Jan. 31.—The Prime Minister, Mr. Lee a# iT’ **e guest of honour at a dinner at the Golden Lotus Restaurant in Hotel Malaysia, on Feb. 6 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the founding of Singapore by Sir Stamford Raffles. is being organised by the Singapore54 words
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Article57 1969-02-12 8 K l LA LUMPUR, Jan 31— The Dewan Raayat toI K d ay the $1,925 million Supply Bill after debating it for more than two weeks. an B e e,a l debate on the Bill lasted three days Thi h« S ,ollow d *>▼ U day debate57 words
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Article390 1969-02-12 9 SINGAPORE, Feb. 2. SHELL tanker and a German cargo ship collided early today off Pulau Sebarok, killing one of the German crew and injuring two others. The collision occurred shortly after midnight as the 18.000-ton tanker Hindsla was steaming into port with fuel oil from Pulau390 words
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225 1969-02-12 9 I (SINGAPORE, Feb. 4. New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Mr. Keith Holyoake, flew into Singapore tonight for a one-day unofficial visit. Tomorrow, he will have talks with Mr. Lee Kuan Yew on world problems and defence in this region. Mr. Holyoake, who was225 words
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287 1969-02-12 9 Kuala lumpur, Jan. 31. Eight more welfare homes, including two in East Malaysia, will be completed soon, the Minister of Welfare Services, Dr. Ng Kam Poh, told the Dewan Ra’ayat today. A CHILDREN'S HOME in Butterworth for 100 children serving the287 words
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Article29 1969-02-12 9 KUALA LUMPUR. Feb. 4 Tengku Abdul Rahman today sent greetings to the Ceylonese Prime Minister, Mr. Dudley Senanayake. on the occasion of Ceylon's 21st Independence Day.29 words
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78 1969-02-12 9 SINGAPORE, Jan. 31. —More than 3,560 tourists with $2 million to spend will sail into Singapore next month. This “invasion” probably the largest influx in one month so far will he made IP largely of Australians. The 30,000-ton Arcadia, with 900 passengers on78 words
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Article33 1969-02-12 9 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 7. The Minister of Information and Broadcasting. Inche Benu bln Abdul Rahman, will open an Indian drama show at Batu Caves tomorrow at 9.30 p.m to celebrate Thalpusam.33 words
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325 1969-02-12 9 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 31. MALAYSIA is most likely to purchase French1 built Mirage fighters instead of the Australian version as announced by Tengku Abdul Rahman on his return from London on Jan. 29. The reason? The Australian Mirage plant has ceased producing the supersonic325 words
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263 1969-02-12 9 SIA CHEONG YEW - By SIA CHEONG YEW SINGAPORE, Feb 3.— A mob of about 200 people, some shouting Mao’s Thoughts, attacked a British Serviceman outside his home in Jalan Pintau, off Upper Thomson Road, last night. The crowd including a number of girls also overturned his MO263 words
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Article, Illustration804 1969-02-12 10 By OUR PARLIAMENTARY REPORTERS KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 5 'J'HE Government was today urged not to choose between old friends and the new, but to be friendly with all countries that804 words
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131 1969-02-12 10 -Bernamt. KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 5 Aeroflot, the Soviet airline. will operate through Malaysia by the middle of the year. This was announced here today by the deputy chief of the department of foreign relations In the Soviet Ministry of Civil Aviation. Mr. 8. S. Pavlov.-Bernamt. - 131 words
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224 1969-02-12 10 R CHANDRAN - By R CHANDRAN SINGAPORE, Feb. 5. A Royal Navy rating has become the central figure in one of the biggest mysteries in the history of the Far East Fleet. He is Kenneth VoololT. 21, an ordnance electrician on board the HMS Fearless who224 words
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107 1969-02-12 10 -UPI. BRUNEI TOWN, Feb. 5 Brunei’s Director of Education, Dato Malcolm Maclnncs has denied local Press allegations questioning the professional competence of Indian, Ceylonese and Filipino teachers In in his department. He said most expatriate teachers from India. Oeyion and the Philippines now-UPI. - 107 words
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Article41 1969-02-12 10 SINGAPORE, Peb. 5. The Chief of the British General Staff, General Sir Geoffrey Baker leaves London on Feb. 13 for a three-week tour of India. Pakistan and *he British Forces in the Far East including those In Singapore.41 words
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Article, Illustration1127 1969-02-12 11 KUALA LUMPUR Feb. 5 Abdul Razak said today that the Government would guard itself against the ‘‘get-rich-quick'’ type of private developers who had no genuine intention to develop land. Only “genuine” developers with the necessary capital and capacity1,127 words
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206 1969-02-12 11 Kuala lumpur, Feb. 3. The purchasing power of Malaysian currency in terms of the amount of goods and services it can buy has not been affected by the recent currency crisis in Europe. “There Is no reason why It should be206 words
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204 1969-02-12 11 K. LUMPUR, Feb. 5 \IARA today supported a 1,1 call by the Associated Malay Chambers of Commerce to get private companies to Increase their public shares to bumlputras from 10 per cent to 50 per cent It is considering the204 words
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206 1969-02-12 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 3. CTEPS are being taken to make Malay the sole official language in Sabah and Sarawak in 1973, the Minister of Education. Inche Mohamed Khir Johari, said today. “These include the holding of National Language Weeks and National206 words
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Article64 1969-02-12 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3. Tun Abdul Raaak will open a 10-day seminar on agriculture on March 17 in Kota Kinabalu, the Chief Secretary to the Government. Tengku Tan Sri Mohamed bln Tengku Besar Burhanuddin, announced here today. The seminar is the third in the aeries of64 words
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170 1969-02-12 12 Francis Rozario - By Francis Rozario SINGAPORE. Feb. 5. Nearly 1,300 Royal Air Force civilian employees are to be retrenched this year. About 300 are due to go by April 1, and another 1,000 will be discharged later. The latest list of redundancies has been handed170 words
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211 1969-02-12 12 TAIPING, Feb. 5 A NORTH Perak made-in-r*' Malaysia trade fair Is to be held on the circus ground here from Feb. 8. to March 3to boost the popularity of locally manufactured products. After the opening on Feb. 8 afternoon by the Minister211 words
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187 1969-02-12 12 PENANG, Feb. 3. Countess Marjorie Brecknock, Superint-endent-in-Chief of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, yesterday called on young Mai-’ aysians to join the brigade and carry on its good work ‘‘when the old members are gone.” Addressing more than 1.200 members at an187 words
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Article53 1969-02-12 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb f. The Swedish Ambassador. Count Axel Lewenhanpt and bis wife wore granted an audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the Raja Penaahuri Agong at the buna Negara today. The Count, who ia also Ambassador to Thailand, will return to Bangkok on53 words
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Article, Illustration156 1969-02-12 12 Chnong Yip Song - By Chnong Yip Song CINGAPORE, Feb. 4. D It was an escapade that needed the James Bond touch. And yesterday, lovely Hong Kong film actress, Tina Chin Fel proved she had the coolness of the screen hero when a screaming mob of about156 words
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215 1969-02-12 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 5. 'THE Foreign Ministry today laughed off a sug--1 gestion that Malaysia might seek to influence the coming Philippine presidential elections by favouring a candidate who had promised to “forget” the claim to Sabah. A Wisma Putra spokesman said215 words
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Article57 1969-02-12 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Feb 3. Russian Is one of five foreign languages now being taught at the Mara Institute of Technology. the Minister without Portfolio and chairman of Mara. Inche Ohafar bln Baba, told the Dewan Ra*ayat today. The others are French. Oerman. Mandarin and Tamil. Another57 words
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Article48 1969-02-12 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Peb. J The Edltor-in-Chlef of the Straits Times Group. Tan Sri L. C. Hoffman, today opened a fire-week course for cadet Journalists at the South-east Asia Press Centre here. The course Is being attended by 17 young journalists from various South-East Asian news media.48 words
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111 1969-02-12 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 5 11 The Government will look into the question of re-lntrodaelng price tags for essential commodities, the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Tan Sri (Dr.l Lim Swee Ann, told the Dewan today. Speaking during question time, the Minister aaid the111 words
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Article, Illustration396 1969-02-12 13 Kuala lumpur. Feb. 5.- The Yang di-Pertuan Agong today appointed Tun Syed Sheh bin Syed Hassan Barakbah as Governor of Penang. Tun Syed Sh -h. foimer Lord President of the Federal Court and President of the Dewan N' gara. received hi* letter of appointment396 words
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Article61 1969-02-12 13 KUALA LUMPUR. Feb. 5. The General Stall Officer of the 2nd Malaysian Infantry Division Lt.-Col. Juafar bin Onn has been appointed the new Commandant of the Military College in bungei B °He takes over next week from Col. Jamil bin Ahmad, who is being transferred to61 words
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266 1969-02-12 13 SINGAPORE, Feb. 5. The Government has come out with an alarming report on the state of dental health in Singapore. It shows that: CINE O'JT OF IWO Singaporeans does not brush his teeth regularly; >.»0.00« SCHOOLCHILDREN hall the student population have no266 words
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73 1969-02-12 13 1/UALA LUMPUR. Feb.s. Two Royal Malaysian Air Force officers have been appointed to senior posts in East Malaysia. Wing Commander Mohamed bin Ngah Said, 31. has been appointed Senior Royal Malaysian Air Force Officer, East Malaysia, in addition to being Commanding Officer of the73 words
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Article, Illustration403 1969-02-12 13 HUEN PENG KONG - By HUEN PENG KONG KAMPAR. Feb. 4 TOUR robbers, two armed with pistols, staged a two-minute hold-up in Sang Lee goldsmith shop in busy Jalan Idris here this morning and escaped with jewellery worth about $30,000. The robbery took place about 10.45 a.m. when403 words
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Article51 1969-02-12 13 KOTA BHARO, Feb. 5.—More than 5,500 people including 70 Thai nationals will attend solidarity rally at the Padang Merdeka here on Feb. 8 at 7.30 a m. The Minister without Portfolio. Senator Abdul Ghafar Baba is expected to represent the Central Government at the51 words
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244 1969-02-12 14 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 6. THE Government has set aside $3 million in 1 the development estimates this year to complete the Government Officers’ Housing Co-operative Society’s multi-million dollar housing projects at Sungei Way. The money allocated, however. Is not the exact sum needed244 words
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Article53 1969-02-12 14 TAIPING. Feb. 6,—The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Tan Sri (Dr.) Lim Swee Aun. will inaugurate electricity supply to Kampong Bukit Gantang and Kampong Pauh, near hexe, on Sunday evening. About 1.000 families—800 in Kampong Bukit Oantang and 200 m Kampong Pauh—mainly padi planters and rubber53 words
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148 1969-02-12 14 pENANG. Feb. 3.—A three1 member Japanese television team led by a travel writer. Miss Rose Kaoru K&netaka. has filmed several of Penang’s beauty spots in colour. They are producing a halfhour documentary on the Island to be shown over Nationwide Television in148 words
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Article34 1969-02-12 14 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 3. The Russian freighter Korasomolets Kinglsil will arrive in Port SweUenham on Wednesday to load rubber and timber for Europe. The ship is at present loading in Singapore. Bernama.34 words
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185 1969-02-12 14 I/UALA LUMPUR. 1Y Feb. 5.—Malaysia could not persuade “any country In the world” to come to its defence if attacked. Tun Abdul Razak. told the Dewan Ra’ayat today. It was ud to countries like Australia and185 words
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90 1969-02-12 14 I£UALA LUMPUR, Feb. 5.—, Do some beggars possess land, wealth, even three wives? The Government is not aware of their existence, the Minister of Social Welfare, Dr. Ng Kam Poh, told the Dewan Ra’ayat today In reply to this question by Inche Aziz90 words
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970 1969-02-12 14 SINGAPORE, Feb. 6. CINGAPORE has been, and will always remain, more than a place on the map. On this confident note tonight, the Prime Minister, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. set off the year-long celebrations to mark970 words
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188 1969-02-12 14 |£l ALA LUMPUR, Feb. New Zealand will be “closely concerned In contributing to the secnrity of Malaysia,” her High Commissioner here, Mr. B. D. Zotarab. said today. In a New Zealand Day message broadcast over Radio Malaysia, Mr. Zohrab said that although188 words
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164 1969-02-12 15 Kuala lumpi r, Feb. s A woman MP today suggested that government servants be taken off the rolf course at least once a week and be given militaty training. Da tin Fatimah binte Haji Abdul Majid (All.—Johore Bahru Timor) was speaking during the continued164 words
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90 1969-02-12 15 MALACCA. Feb. I.—Three Ministers have been nominated as candidates for the Parliamentary elections by a majority of the 176 Umno branches in the State. They are the Minister of Finance, Tun Tan Slew Sin: the Minister without Portfolio and president of Malacca Urano, Senator Abdul Ghaiar90 words
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107 1969-02-12 15 SINGAPORE. Feb. 5 —Slngak pore has Invited students In the Asean countries of Malaysia, Indonesia. Thailand and the Philippines to apply for Its special university scholarships. Aimed at promoting regional co-operation, the Asean scholarships are for study at the University of Singapore and Nanyang107 words
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288 1969-02-12 15 PENANG, Feb. 5. rvEMOCRATIC Action Party secretary-general, Mr. Goh Hock Guan, said last night “some progress” had been reached in the current series of talks between his party and the Gerakan Ra’ayat Malaysia to achieve an electoral pact. "However, one snag has288 words
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Article49 1969-02-12 15 PENANG, Feb s.—lnche Mohamed Nooi Ahmad has been elected chairman of the Brown Garden goodwill committee of 3ungei Olugor. with Mr. Cheah Cheng Keat as vice-chairman. The joint secretaries are Chegu Abdullah Haji Mohamed and Mr. A. Peterson, and the treasurer is Mr. A. Vincent Dass.49 words
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90 1969-02-12 15 l/UALA LUMPUR. Feb. 5. Fifteen members of the Malay Language and Culture Association of South Australia are due to arrive here on Feb. 7 for a threeweek study tour of Malaysia and Singapore. The group, led by the president of the association, Inche90 words
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75 1969-02-12 15 «SINGAPORE, Feb. 5. A k French warship the Commandant Riviere—will arrive here on Feb. 7 on a four-day visit. She will drop anchor at the man-of-war anchorage off Clifford Pier at 8 a m. The 2.500-ton frigate belongs to the French Pacific Navy75 words
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Article61 1969-02-12 15 Bemama KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. Two Ma'aysian nurses have completed per-graduate courses at the New S,uth Wales College of Nursing in Sydney. Miss Sathi Devi Thambiah of the I.MIv. obtained a diploma in nursing -duration with distinctions in psychology and anatomy. Miss Sat Kim Neo, of the– Bemama - 61 words
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Article51 1969-02-12 15 BUNGEI PATANI, Feb. 5. Golfers In Kedah will hold a dinner and dance at the Kedah Club, Alor Star, on Feb. 8 to celebrate the birthday of the Sultan. A tray Inscribed with the signatures of the golfers will be presented to the Sultan as a51 words
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726 1969-02-12 16 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. Tengku Abdul Rahman today warned that unless the people showed absolute loyalty Malaysia’s enemies would succeed in “breaking our happy home.” For its part, the Government could not do more than depend on the goodwill and friendship of bigger countries. “Like all726 words
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228 1969-02-12 16 K. LUMPUR. F*b. G OAPID industrialisation in Petaling Jaya and Batu Tiga coupled with new commercial development in Kuala Lumpur, are mainly responsible for the 10.5 per cent increase in electricity supplies in Selangor. A report from the central228 words
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280 1969-02-12 16 l/UALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 Three of the oldest European cargo lines serving Malaysia and Singapore today announced a $l3O million merger. The East Asiatic Company of Copenhagen, Wilhelm Wilhelmsen of Norway and the Swedish East As'a Company of Gothenburg will merge to form the280 words
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Article230 1969-02-12 16 A LOR STAR. Feb 6. The Central Government has approved a grant of $1,300,000 to the Kedah Government this year for 18 major rural roads and bridges. Announcing this today, the Mentri Besar, Dato Syed Ahmad Shahabuddm. said one of the most important items was $lOO,000 for230 words
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Article53 1969-02-12 16 SINGAPORE, Feb. The vice-president ot Philips Organisation. Mr. H A. O. V»n Riemskyk. flew in today for a three-day visit to inspect hts firm’s activities here. He will also visit engincemg Industries and the Jurong Industrial complex, and will call on top officials of the53 words
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195 1969-02-12 17 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 7. RATIONAL unity is the foundation of survival as a free and independent nation, the Minister of Finance, Tun Tan Siew Sin, said today. In a special message on Solidarity Week, winch is being launched tomorrow to coincide wth195 words
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Article139 1969-02-12 17 GRM leader ca l ls for compromise |>ENANG. Feb. 7. The 1 chairman of the Dato Kramat division of Gerakan Ra'ayat Malaysia. Mr. Teh Ewe Lim, today expressed the hope that talks for an electoral understanding among opposition parties would succeed "In a spirit of compromise.” -It U also our139 words
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162 1969-02-12 17 Kuala lumpur. Feb. 5. Prof. Ungku Aziz said today it would be ‘Tlisastrous’’ if there was a “brain drain" to commerce and industry from the University of Malaya academic staff. The Vice-Chancellor of the unlver. ity appealed to businessmen and industrialists for restraint162 words
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Article233 1969-02-12 17 ]>ENANG. Feb. 7.—The Penang joint standing committee on Indonesian trade decided today to ask the Chief Minister. Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee. to expedite action by the Central Government on the committee’s recommendations to improve trade with Indonesia. The committee, at a meeting last233 words
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Article, Illustration512 1969-02-12 17 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 7.—The National Electricity Board came under fire in the Dewan Ra’ayat today for its alleged "hard-headedness” in carrying out rural electrification schemes. Most of those who spoke during the debate on the Ministry of Commerce and Industry’s development e s 11 mates512 words
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Article67 1969-02-12 17 JOHORE BAHRU. Feb. 6 The Superintendent-in-Chief of the St. John Ambulance Brigade. (he Countess of Brecknock, will arrive here on Saturday for a two-dav visit. She will address officers and men of the Johore Bahru Brigade at a parade in her honour at thfc I.arkin Stadium67 words
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1085 1969-02-12 18 THE Stock Exchange of Malaysia and Singapore had a mixed look about it last week and had an irregular trend. Although on the face of it the total turnover, as shown done in the trading rooms, increased by nearly two million units this was largely1,085 words
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Article486 1969-02-12 18 I V I M I N T I or SHARI 1 BRICI6 SASIO ON A COMPARISON OP LAST SALIS IN TNI SINRAPORI AND KUALA LUMPUR TRADING ROOMS OP THI STOCK IXCHANGI ON JAN SI AND PIR. 1. INDUSTRIALS: ACM A cents). Sen and Ca. (+1 cents), SoniM486 words
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Article48 1969-02-12 18 (Manager*' Brita* far Fak. 7). Firat Malayan 2.98 *<♦ Second Malayan 2.16 xd Third Malayan 1.34 The Commerce Ind. 1.0« J.i« the Saving Fund... 1.20 1.30 Mai. Invent F'und... 1.30 i’4o Kir*t Hong Kong.., 1.35 1.41« Seconl Hong Kong .9.") I.oo* Sterling Commodity 7/2 (‘Hong Kong currency)48 words
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Article16 1969-02-12 18 C urrent Date Total for Total for mm. t: ‘V“ r K.L. Frop. 10%16 words
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Article414 1969-02-12 18 THE Rubber Market went ahead during the week at a rate that even the most enthusiastic bulls had not bargained for state II < B ft Co. Ltd In their weekly report. The demand was well spread and consisted not only of short-covering and414 words
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Article36 1969-02-12 18 Feb. S RUBBER TIN (per lb.) Iptrpiculi Feb. 3. 81 ?4 cU. 9579.25 4. 82 eta. 8579.04 5. 82’/* eta. 1379.87'j 8. 8284 eta. 8571.75 7. 83», rU. 8579.50 8. 8578.7536 words
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Article19 1969-02-12 18 fti London on Friday Malayan 5 per cent c.l f. U K 1m bulk June was unquoted.19 words
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832 1969-02-12 19 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 6 A* Alliance backbencher today urged the Government to make it compulsory for all cinemas in the country to show documentary films produced by Filem Negara. “This Is832 words
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203 1969-02-12 19 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 6. THE Minister of Justice, Inche Bahaman bin 1 Samsudin, today assured Dr. Tan Chee Khoon (Gerakan-Batu) that he would look into the question of improving facilities for detainees. During the debate on the Justice Ministry’s development estimates203 words
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98 1969-02-12 19 I/UALA LUMPUR, Feb. 6. —The Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Inche Sena, said today it was essential that National Solidarity Week be held every year. "This is to remind the people that being a multiracial society they must remain united," he said In a98 words
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Article27 1969-02-12 19 KULIM. Feb. b. The Manfcrl Besar, Dato Byed Ahmad Shahabuddin. will speak at the Solidarity dlnnei at the Chinese Recreation Club here on Sunday.27 words
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113 1969-02-12 19 pENANG, Feb. 6. The Methodist Bishop of Malaysia and Singapore, Dr. Yap Kim ITao, is h*re on a visit to the locai Methodist churcnes and schools. It is his first official visit here since he became the first Blshjp of the autonomous113 words
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Article51 1969-02-12 19 T7 UALA LUMPUR. Feb. 6. —The proposed Agricultural Development Bank will have a $lO- capital, Tengku Abdul Rahman said today. He told a Press conference that the bank would grant loans to fanners and fishertnen. Cash would also be available to thoie wanting to cultivate51 words
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Article39 1969-02-12 19 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 5. Tengku Abdul Rahman has sent a message of greeting to the New Zealand Prime Minister and Minister of External Affairs, Mr. Keith Holyoake, on the occasion of the country’s national day tomorrow.39 words
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322 1969-02-12 19 SINGAPORE, Feb. 2. The Democratic Socialist Club of the University of Singapore has urged the Government to investigate the industrial unrest at the port before taking action against workers. In a statement signed by the president, Mr. Lee Wah Hin, the322 words
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Article150 1969-02-12 20 PERAK 2 PERLIS 2 pERLIS put up a splendid performance to hold 1 Perak to a 2-2 draw in the PAM Cup soccer competition at Stadium' Perak, Ipoh, last night. The replay will be at Kangar at a date to be fixed later. Perak were sluggish150 words
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Article118 1969-02-12 20 ARMED FORCES S S’OOR MALAYS t MALAYSIAN Armed Forces scored a shock win over a star-studded Selangor Malays side in a Sultans’ Oold Cup central zone soccer match at Rifle Range Road yesterday. Forces’ hero was their dashing centre-forward Dell Omar, whose goals in the 67th118 words
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Article65 1969-02-12 20 Malaysian Armed Forces have formed a Yachting Association with Brlg.-Oen. Syed Mohammad Alsagoff. commander of the First Malaysian Infantry Brigade, as president. An Initial grant of $2,500 has been approved by the Armed Forces Sports Control Board, for the purchase of two boats —most likely for65 words
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133 1969-02-12 20 ERNEST FRIDA - Tourists return with gift of ‘egg By ERNEST FRIDA THE Singapore cricket tourists returned from Australia last with a gift from the Emu Cricket Club of New South Wales U Is a trophy in the shape ot an emu egg to be awarded annually to the outstanding under-21 cricketer of133 words
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Article317 1969-02-12 20 M. RAHMAN - By M. RAHMAN CELANOOR’S international athletes were yesterday urged not to break away from the sport completely once they have retired from competing. They should put back something Into the sport, either by becoming coaches or taking up organisational lobs The call was made by317 words
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Article143 1969-02-12 20 REJAL ARBEE - By REJAL ARBEE THE Johore Malays F.A. are protesting against the Peslnsnlar Malays F.A.t decision to allow a Singapore dab to play In the Saltans’ Oold Cup competition this year. Johore Malays are drawn to meet Fathal Karlb F.C. In the first round at Singapore’s Jalan143 words
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Article679 1969-02-12 20 TSI FOLLOWING IS A COM--1 FLITS LIST OF RSVISIO •DOTATIONS FOn TNI WBIK NISO FNIDAV FgN. 7. INSUSTNIALS S. ACMA 8.46 8.4 S Alea-Brlcka Bm A 00. 3.0 U Borneo Berhad 1.88 xd Bouatend 2.28 2.2 V xd C. Busan 4.T0 4.72 C.O.M. orda I.Sit I.VO C.O.M. dab679 words
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Article244 1969-02-12 20 pt BE LAKY first grade rubber 1 f.o.b. buyers closed At 5 p.m. 1» Singapore and Kuala Lumpur yesterday at 63$$ cents per lb up ■even-eighths of a cent on Thursday’s closing UeveL This was the highest price since November 23, 1966. The tone was steady,244 words
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Article57 1969-02-12 20 rpHE following company meeting» are due: 0.0Jd.: Feb 11, 11.30 am at 4th. floor, Bangunan MIDF. Jalan Amnekig, Kuala Lumpur. Straits Times: Feb. 21, 12 noon at Balal Berlta, 31 Jalan Riong. Kuala Lumpur. yfsMewal Bette; (extra-ordinary meeting) Feb. 31, 2 p.m. at room SOI 3rd. floor, Chinese57 words
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Article29 1969-02-12 20 Feb. 7. 11/Un PRICE: 83ft cents (up seven-eighths of r cent). TIN PRICE: $579.59 (np 75 cents). Estimated offering 225 tons (down 5 tons).29 words
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Article116 1969-02-12 20 THB Aiteolatlen* if Bankt In Malay-•ia-tincaper* mada theee change* In Ita rate* to merchanta yea terday (the-foMowlag n*taa are quoted to the equivalent of oae unit of foreign currency). United Statoa: Buying TT »3.4425. airmail OD »3.0275; »0 d/at. »2.3775 cradlt bllla, »2.9625 trade btlla. Selling TT ar116 words