The Straits Budget, 19 February 1969
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Title Section41 1969-02-19 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 853 KUALA LUMPUR, FEBRUARY 19, 1969. Price 40 Cents (Malaya) or 1 Shilling. KDN 4069 MC (P) 0727.41 words
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Advertisement90 1969-02-19 1 mminmiHi is HIE sinus ns mm w.t £5 k Kl T< 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 ANNUAL90 words
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290 1969-02-19 2 WEARY - WEARY Kuala Lumpur. A VISIT to Thailand recently by train, and an earlier overseas trip by air, made me realise how much we Malaysians are missing in the way of creature comforts during the waiting period that modern transport inflicts. At a couple of290 words
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Article109 1969-02-19 2 FRUSTRATED VOTER - FRUSTRATED VOTER Teluk Anson WITH reference to the letter (B.T. Feb. 8) by Dr. Ng Kam Poh, MP for Teluk Anson, and Minister for Welfare Services. I would like to point out that It would appear, that In spite of Dr. Ng being the M.P. for109 words
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340 1969-02-19 2 NG BOON KHAI - NG BOON KHAI Pengarah Perhubongan Raja Malaysia. J REFER to the letter, from “Tax-payer" (S.T. Feb. 12), on “Military ‘Wastage’ at Port Dickson," All projects Initiated by the Armed Forces are considered and approved by the Economic Planning Unit before Implementation. The land In question340 words
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Article121 1969-02-19 2 OMAR BIN MOHD NOR - OMAR BIN MOHD NOR Public Relation Officer, Postal Services Department, Kuala Lumpur District. 1 REFER to the letter “Wnen 25 Is 40” (B.T. Jan. 18) and to confirm that the clearance fee for a postal article which Is subject to Customs Examination was revised from121 words
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Article106 1969-02-19 2 G. SOOSAI - G. SOOSAI Cheras rE Indians have always been loyal to the country of their adoption. Indians mourned t,he death of Mr. C. N. Annadural not because he was Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu but for his contributions to the Tamil language and literature. When he visited Malaysia a106 words
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242 1969-02-19 2 DIANE CRAMEY - DIANE CRAMEY Kuala Lumpur AS a visitor from Aus- tralia I would like to comment on one or two of the things I have noticed during my stay in Kuala Lumpur. I am very Impressed by KL with Its beautiful buildings, particularly the242 words
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Article210 1969-02-19 2 M. SINGH - M. SINGH Ipoh I AM sure that 1 am one 1 of many T.V. Malaysia viewers (like Mr. C. P. Thane, Seremban. S.T. Feb. 6) who do not get full benefit and enjoyment out of the programmes screened, for the very simple reason that210 words
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Article181 1969-02-19 2 ANTON K - ANTON K Petaling Jaya IVHEN an analysis of Sixth Form trends in Malaysia by Miss Adele Koh (S.T. Jan. 3031) should have caused parents and others In authority—and the Sixth Formers themselves—to ask whether a change of direction or emphasis might not be desirable, it is181 words
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Article30 1969-02-19 2 WOON KHEK LOON - WOON KHEK LOON Registrar of Citizens Singapore I REFER to the letter under the heading “Citizenship for a minor’’ (S.T Feb. 10) and would advise “Worried” to see me30 words
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Article194 1969-02-19 3 —Straits Times, February 10 Malaysia s Minister oi Lands and Mines gave in Pailiament as complete an answer as he could to accusations that the central government influenced, or attempted to influence, the Sarawak Government’s decision to open -10,000 acres oi forest for logging. The charge—Straits Times, February 10 - 194 words
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Article517 1969-02-19 3 —Straits Times. February 11 The development estimates for Malaysia’s roads, postal services and telecommunications presented yesterday are impressive, to pay for a programme which has lagged behind schedule. If intentions are fulfilled, a great deal of the lost ground will be recovered. No less than $69 million—Straits Times. February 11 - 517 words
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Article220 1969-02-19 3 —Straits Times. February II The rapid growth of power consumption in Malaysia is an index of economic progress. The steady spread of rural electrification is evidence that efforts to raise productivity and incomes among the most deprived section of the population are meeting with some success. In—Straits Times. February II - 220 words
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Article470 1969-02-19 3 —Straits Times February 12 The Milaysinn Five Year Plan lays a heavy emphasis on agricultural development, about a quarter of total public investment being earmarked for this sector. This pattern of resources allocation has been followed fairly closely in the first three years of the plan and—Straits Times February 12 - 470 words
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Article498 1969-02-19 3 Straits Times. February IS The Employees' Social Security Act deserves the praise bestowed upon it from all quarters in Malaysia. It is admirable in intent, realistic in its immediate objectives, sound as to administrative approach and fair as to financing. Based on the recommendations of a Colombo Plan– Straits Times. February IS - 498 words
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Article516 1969-02-19 3 —Straits Times. February 13 No one, least of all the Thai Government, has pretended that the current elections in Thailand are a full flowering of Thai deI moeracy. Ten yeais of autocratic benevolence have given the Thai people economic and political stability, a steady five per cent rate—Straits Times. February 13 - 516 words
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Article704 1969-02-19 4 Strait. l Tunes, February H There are cat-and-mouse overtones to the negotiations on an R A F. presence in Labuan, Mirages and Harriers which, it is to be hoped, will turn out to be imaginary. At stake are the stability of a region which, even after 1971, cannotStrait.l Tunes, February H - 704 words
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Article727 1969-02-19 4 —Straits Times February 15 The piesent Malaysian Parliament which is approaching the end of its days has seen—and been the instrument of—events of gieat moment. When me House sat in May 1964 it was as the central legist; ture not only of the present States of the Malaysian—Straits Times February 15 - 727 words
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Article346 1969-02-19 4 —Straits Times, February 15 Not for the first time the Singapore Medical Association has drawn attention to the tact that more doctors are being produced Ilian can be profitably absorbed. The main employer is the government but all the 470 posts in the Health Ministry have been—Straits Times, February 15 - 346 words
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Article, Illustration448 1969-02-19 5 K. LUMPUR. Feb. 11 T’HF. Copyright Bill 1969, to protect the works ot Malaysian writers, composers and artists and to check “piracy* ot local books and publications, was passed in the Dewan Ha ay at today. Thr448 words
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Article203 1969-02-19 5 Feb. 9 —Three students passed with Grade I honours in a music theory examination conducted by the Singapore centre of the Trinity College of. Music. London, last December. They are Lee Poll Chin. I.eong Wee Teen and Polly Low Lian Choo. A fourth student. Malar203 words
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Article36 1969-02-19 5 PENANG. Feb. 9—Mr Tan Kean Hin has been re-elected chairman of the Penang brancli of the Technical Association of Malaysia and Singapore. The Secretary Is Mr. Chee Peng Choy and treasurer. Mr. A. Arulanatham,36 words
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Article181 1969-02-19 5 SINGAPORE. Feb. 9 AUSTRALIAN Press baron, Mr. Rupert Murdoch, who last month won control of the mass circulation British Sunday newspaper, the News of the World, flew Into Singapore today on his way to London to take charge as the paper's new managing director. He181 words
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200 1969-02-19 5 I POH, Feb. 9. MTUC is to take active part in the coming general election with a view to having representation in Parliament. Two officials of the MTUC. Mr. Yeoh Teck Chye (president! and Mr. V. David <a vice-president), have indicated they would200 words
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140 1969-02-19 5 SINGAPORE. Feb. 9. —The University of Singapore’s contribution to the 150th anniversary celebrations is a book covering all aspects of urban and natural development. It will contain 15 articles by specialists both from the university and outside. Titled “Modern .Singapore”. the140 words
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83 1969-02-19 5 PENANG. Feb. 9—Traders are worried over the delay in implementing (he recommendations of the Penang chambers' joint standing committee on Indonesian trade, designed to promote trade relations between West Malaysia and Sumatra. A leading trader, who declined to be named, said today any more83 words
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Article32 1969-02-19 5 SITIAWAN. Feb. 10-Solidarity Week here will be celebrated here on Feb. 12 with a rally of more than 2.200 pupils from 18 schools on the town padang at 8 am.32 words
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Article25 1969-02-19 5 KUALA LUMPUR. Feb. The Dewan Ra’ayat today passed development estimates lor this year totalling $889.4 million after more than a week's debate.25 words
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Article, Illustration686 1969-02-19 6 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 10 'J’HE Minister of Agriculture and Co-opera-tives. Haji Ghazali Jawi, told the Dewan Ra’ayat today that agricultural research had been accorded the highest priority in the agricultural development programme. The Minister was presenting the development estimates for686 words
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361 1969-02-19 6 SINGAPORE, Feb 10 A NEW form of regional co-operation was set in motion toI day as eight Asian I countries meeting here adopted a proposal to establish a Regional Institute of Higher Education and Development. The decision to set up the institute as361 words
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197 1969-02-19 6 K. KINABALU. r«b 10 £HINESE Chambers of Commerce in Sabah have called for the Sabahanisation ol the State Director of Education. A joint meeting here yesterday also called on the present State Director of Education. Haji Lokman bln Haji Musa, to197 words
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91 1969-02-19 6 WITH reference to the report published in Straits 'l'imes on Feb. 8. under the heading. "Penang Alliance Leaders Boycott Party for Governor" Senator C. D. Ismail. a former Sta'ie Executive Councillor, has pointed out that he did not attend the party be- cause he was91 words
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89 1969-02-19 6 P/UAI.A LUMPUR. Feb 10 The Federal Government has no plans to develop industrial sites on Its own, the Minister of Commerce and Industry Tan Sri 'Dr.i Lim Swe« Ann. told the Dewan Ra'avat today. "Since land i* a Stale mallei these areas are89 words
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Article, Illustration465 1969-02-19 7 K. LUMPUR. F«b. 10 'J’HE Government will s|»end more than $68.9 million this year to improve roads, the Minister of Works, Posts and Telecommunications. Tun V. T. Sambanthan, told the Dewan Ra ayat today. Development would include465 words
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153 1969-02-19 7 IPOH. Feb 9 The Alliance line-up for the general election will be finalised b* next month, the Minister for Local Government and Housing and vice-president of the MCA Mr Khaw Kai Boh. disclosed here today. The seven- member candidature committee was now winding up153 words
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Article73 1969-02-19 7 I/I AI.A M MWIK. Feb. 11. —The Minister of Labour. Mr. V. Manickavasagatn. told the Dewan Ra’ayai today that the Government would implement the work permit system soon for foreigners in Malaysia. In reply to a question hv Patin Ha.i.iah Fatimah binte Haii Abdul73 words
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63 1969-02-19 7 KUALA LUMPUR. Feb 10. —The Tengku Abdul Rahman College, which Is to begin classes at the end of the month. Is setting up a bureau to help students find accommodation. Tho»e interested in providing accommodation are requested to write to the Registrar. Tengku 67 Jalan63 words
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286 1969-02-19 7 SINGAPORE, Feb. 9. NEW movement to improve the economic and social standing of Singapore's Malays was inaugurated today. Called the Central Council of Malay Cultural Organisations, Singapore, it held its first meeting at the National Library hall today. Inaugurating the council, the Minuter of286 words
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Article53 1969-02-19 7 SINGAPORE. Feb 11—A flvem.ni trade ttitsuion Irani India represent ina pharmaceut teals chemica 1 ard soap manufacturer» wil arrive here tomorrow tor a three-day visit They wc.i look into the pos-ibll-Ities ot exporting tm>re of their product» to Singapore and the setting up of joint ventures53 words
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182 1969-02-19 7 OENANG, Feb. 9. 1 There Is no likelihood of converting Pulau Jerejak a small island southeast of Penang island —into a tourist resort in the near future, the Chief Minister. Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee, said today. "The project would only be182 words
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Article48 1969-02-19 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Peb The chairman of the Commonwealth Development Corporation. Lord Howick, and hia wife wiK arrive here for a three-dav visit on Peb. 12 Lord Howick has Just completed a tour of East Malay»*», visiting development projects In which CDC has Invested $9O million.48 words
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Article, Illustration388 1969-02-19 8 LUMPUR, Feb. 9.—The Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Inche Senu bin Abdul Rahman, said today school children should be given “special praise” for the successful launching of National Solidarity Week at Merdeka Stadium here last night. “I wish to thank teachers, the schoolchildren and the388 words
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266 1969-02-19 8 Why Govt intervened in Malayan Banking affairs —Tun Tan KUALA LUMPUR Feb. 11. yHE Minister of Finance, Tun Tan Slew Sin, said today that the Government intervened in the affairs of the Malayan Banking Berhad because it was essential that the bank’s management continue to command public confidence. He added266 words
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137 1969-02-19 8 SINGAPORE. Feb. ll._Canadian undergrad Dan Kowel has this tip for jobless University of Singapore students pack your kit bag and trek round the world. After stepping ashore yesterday from the P and O liner Arcadia, he said: “You will oe able to137 words
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101 1969-02-19 8 l/UANTAN, Feb. 11. An eight-man Japanese team is here to look into the feasibility of setting up a fishing port in the East Coast The team led by Mr. Masao Akai. general planning officer of the Administration Division. Japanese Fishery Agency, came at101 words
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640 1969-02-19 8 K. LUMPUR. Fob. 10 port developments will be carried out in East and West Malaysia this year, the Minister of Transport, Tan Sri Sardon bin Haji Jubir, told the Dewan Ra’ayat today. These will be at Penang. Port Swettenham. Kuching. Kota Kinabalu,640 words
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Article, Illustration931 1969-02-19 9 KUALA LUMPUR. Fob. 11 'J’ifE Minister of Finance, Tun Tan Siew Sin, said in the Dewan Ra’ayat today that The Sabah931 words
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127 1969-02-19 9 Kuala lumpur. Feb. 14.—The Prime Minister, Tengku Abdul Rahman, plans to set up a home for the poor and distressed in his home-town, Alor Star, his political and press secretary, Mr. Yap Chin Kwee, said today. Mr. Yap said in a statement127 words
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248 1969-02-19 9 KUALA LUMPUR. Feb. 9 TE NGKII Abdul Rahman today expressed the hope that more people would take part in walk competitions. Speaking to more than :>(W people after the first Tengku Abdul Rahman Big Walk at the Selangor Education car park here he248 words
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Article147 1969-02-19 9 \|ANILA, Feb. 11. The Asian Development Bank has approved a US$2.B ($8.4) million loan to Malaysia to finance the foreign exchange outlay on the first two stages of two palm oil mills in Pahang. A bank announcement said the loan fco the Federal Land147 words
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Article, Illustration506 1969-02-19 10 SINGAPORE. Feb. 9 'JHE hymns and Bible readings at the packed 8 a.m. service at St. Andrew’s this morning brought memories of the surrender and Occupation flooding back to the former Bishop506 words
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217 1969-02-19 10 Kuala lumpur, Feb. 10. —The public share offer by the Raleigh Cycle (M) Sdn. Bhd. has been oversubscribed 61 times a Stock Exchange record. This was stated by the company’s chairman and managing director, Mr. T. J. Taylor, at the balloting of share217 words
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143 1969-02-19 10 Kuala lumpur, Feb. 12. —Opposition parties in West Malaysia hope to reach full agreement “very soon” on an electoral understanding. Sarawak United People's Party chairman, Mr. Ong Kee Hui, said this today. Mr. Ong yesterday presided at a meeting of four Opposition parties143 words
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95 1969-02-19 10 SINGAPORE Feb. 9. It was a special Air New Zealand flight which took off for Auckland this morning. On board the DC-8 aircraft were 110 Colombo Plan students from Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore. The travel-together plan was arranged by the airline to ensure that95 words
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351 1969-02-19 10 KHOR CHEANG KEE - By KHOR CHEANG KEE: Penang, Feb. 12 riVE top officials of the Penang MCA Bintang Ward whose membership is drawn largely from the English-educated Chinese community in the State have withdrawn their resignations from the ward committee. This follows a settlement of their reported351 words
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381 1969-02-19 11 K. LUMPUR. Fob. 12 'j'ENGKU Abdul Rahman assured the Dewan Ra’ayat today that in sponsoring the forthcoming Conference of Muslim Countries the Government was in no way trying to interfere with the powers of the State Rulers. He was replying381 words
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184 1969-02-19 11 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 12 THE U.S. Government will not presume to approve or disapprove Malaysia's defence plans, the U.S. Ambassador here, Mr. Janies Bell, said last night. He was angering a question at the Press Club dinner as to why America tried to184 words
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150 1969-02-19 11 Brunei town. Feb. 9. —Brunei’?. $4O million jumbo jet airport, now under construction, i* expected to be completed by nud-1971. The start of the Project was delayed by three months because of a grave yard at the site, a Government spokesman said here150 words
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Article21 1969-02-19 11 PENANG. Feb. 12—The Penang Island Rural District Council has postponed its monthly meeting, scheduled for Feb 28 to March 4.21 words
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537 1969-02-19 11 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 9. AN assurance that New Zealand will play its role in the* defence of the MalaysiaSingapore region was given today by the New Zealand High Commissioner, Mr. B. D. Zonrab. “The shift of our forces from Terendak camp to537 words
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Article25 1969-02-19 11 KLANG. Feb. I«.— The Sultan of Selangor will open a surau at Kampong Perigl Nanas. Puiau Lumut, on Tuesday at 9 a m.25 words
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Article, Illustration1096 1969-02-19 12 K. LUMPUR, Fab. 12 'J’HE Minister of Labour, Mr. V. Manickavasagam, said in the Dewan Ha’ayat today that the employment injury insurance scheme provided under the Employees' Social Security Bill would be extended to areas other1,096 words
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Article174 1969-02-19 12 Kuala lumpur. Feb. 12. —Foreign companies in Malaysia will be required to keep detailed accounting records of their operations here under the Companies (Amendment) Bill 1969 passed by the Dewan Ra’ayat yesterday. In this way the local accounts of such firms could be conveniently and properly174 words
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Article40 1969-02-19 12 KUALA LUMPCR Feb. 12— Mr. R R. Chelltah was reelected chairman of the Bar Council (States of Malaya» at the annual meeting held at the High Court here recently. Mr. K. A Menon was re-elected as secretary.40 words
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207 1969-02-19 12 KUALA LUMPUR, 11 Feb. 12.—The Selangor State Assembly today passed a Bill freezing all by-elec-tions to the Assembly within six months of its dissolution amid protests by an Opposition member, Dr. Tan Chee Khoon (Gera-kan-Kepong). The Bill Laws of the Constitution of Selangor (Amendment),207 words
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109 1969-02-19 12 FiENANG, Feb. 9.—A MaI aysia and West German joint venture is U establish a shipyard in Butterworth soon. "Approval has been given lor the construction of the shipyard in the present godown areas in Bagan Dalam,” Tan Sri (Dr.)109 words
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280 1969-02-19 13 Kuala lumpur, Feb. 12. An Alliance backbencher today accused a London syndicate, Rowland and Farrow, of sabotaging the economy of Malaysia by encouraging the fragmentation of estates. Dr. Mahathir Mohamed < K< t a Star Selatam urged the Government to liquidate280 words
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Article47 1969-02-19 13 PENANG. Feb ill—lnch* Mchimied Sharii, of the Pori Commission Employees Union, has been elected chairman of ♦he Penang division of the MTUC Tht vice-chairmen are Mr D S. Das and dr. Lim Bnk Yeang. Secretary Mi C Raniannthan; and treasurer Mr. Yeoh Cheang Aim.47 words
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139 1969-02-19 13 I/ U ALA LUMPUR, Feb. 9. Malaysia has been invited to take part in the international trade, fair at Plovdiv, Bulgaria, from Sept. 21 to 30. Disclasing this today, the Cometcial Counsellor of the Bulgarian Trade Representation here. Mr. A. P Savov. said139 words
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117 1969-02-19 13 Kuala lumpur, Feb. 12.— Malaysia youths wishing to join the Armed Forces will have to register their names before they can be considered for interview. A spokesman for the Ministry of Defence said here today: “There have been so many applicants at the various117 words
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144 1969-02-19 13 k’UALA LUMPUR. Feb. 12. IX —The United States today donated 42,000 books, worth half a million dollars to Malay- si an secondary school libraries and promised another 36.000. The books will come at the rate of 3.000 a month spread over a year.144 words
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Article113 1969-02-19 13 Kuala lumpur, Feb. 12.—The Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka has introduced 90.879 new words in the national langcage. the Dewan Raayat was told today. In reply to a question by Inche Ahmad Arshad (All— Muar Utara» during question time, the Assistant Minister of Education. Mr. Lee113 words
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78 1969-02-19 13 KUALA LUMPUR. Feb. 12. The Commonwealth Development Corpoiation has Invested SI.HI million in Malaysia The chairman of the corporation. I.ord Howick of Glendale, said this on arrival here today for a four-day inspection tour of CDC projects in West Ijiysld He added that the78 words
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262 1969-02-19 13 ITU ALA LUMPUR, Feb. 9 —Several countries are fiercely competing for the right to set up a pulp and paper industry in Malaysia. This was stated today by Mr. R. Saito. president of Daishowa Paper Manufacturing Co. of Japan. He is here262 words
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71 1969-02-19 13 I >RUNEI TOWN. Feb. 12— 1 Brunei Chinese may have to celebrate the New Year without Chinese vegetables. oranges and other delicacies REASON: A ship carrying these goods from Hong Kong hits been delayed. All air flights to Singapore Kuala Lumpur. Sibu and71 words
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Article40 1969-02-19 13 SEREMBAN. Feb 12—Lau I Chong Kee, 24. alias Lau Chin Chow, was fined- $BOO, or 10 months’ Jail, when he was con--1 victed in the Sessions Court here today of possessing prohibited documents, including Mao's Thoughts.40 words
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246 1969-02-19 13 Kuala lumpur, Feb. 10. —An Opposition member today charged Tengku Abdul Rahman with ‘‘casting aspersions” on the loyalty of Malaysians of Indian and Chinese origin during his post-Cabinet Press conference on Wednesday. Dr. Tan Chee Khoon »Ge-rakan-Batu» was speaking during the debate246 words
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80 1969-02-19 13 KUALA LI’MFI'IC. Feb. IV 12 Tengku Abdul Rahman told the Dewan Ra’ayat today that 5,000 copies of the translated Koran (from Arabic into Malay) had been printed and most of them had been sold during the Koran reading contest. The Government was printing80 words
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Article, Illustration591 1969-02-19 14 K. LUMPUR. F*b. 13 T*HE Dewan Ha’1 HAMfi Feb. 13. ed a Bill to set up Malaysia's first agricultural bank to assist farmers raise their level of income. Its aims are to: PROMOTE sound agricultural development591 words
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143 1969-02-19 14 QUT of a total of six million college students in the United States, only about 40.000 were engaged in various forms of student unrest, the new Penang USIS director. Mr. Manning Hawthorne, said here today. “They have been143 words
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Article267 1969-02-19 14 PORT SWETTENHAM, Feb. 13. The Port Authority here is to speed up its expansion programme to improve facilities at the port. It intends to build more wharfs, increase docking facilities and the number of lighters. It will also Introduce a late shift of267 words
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241 1969-02-19 14 IT O T A KINABALU. FWi 13. The Sabah Government Teachers’ Union today disagreed with the Sabah Chinese Chamber of Commerce that the post of the Director of Education. Sabah. should be held by a Sabahan. This was stated by the241 words
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146 1969-02-19 15 JOHORE BAHRU. Feb. 13.—The actinn Minister of Health. Dato Ganie Gilong. said today his Ministry had decided to drop the idea of name ta«s on nurses’ uniforms. The decision was made following protests by hospital staff, especially nurses Dato Gilong said this146 words
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105 1969-02-19 15 Kuala lumpur. Feb. 13.— Rubber production in West Malaysia last year exceeded the millionton mark for the first time in the history of the industry. Official figures issued last night showed that total output for the year was 1.041,943 tons—an increase of 12.5105 words
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Article30 1969-02-19 15 KUALA lAMPUR. Ffb. 13— Singapore's Foreign Minister. Mr. S. Rajaratnam. arrived here today for a short visit. He will call on Tengku Abdul Rahman tomorrow morning Bcmama30 words
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Article, Illustration609 1969-02-19 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Feb. 13. BILL to promote the welfare of pilgrims and help them invest their savings in industries was passed by the Dewan Ra’ayat today. Moving the Pilgrims Management and Fund Board Bill, the Deputy609 words
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187 1969-02-19 15 pENANG, Feb. 13 r The Penang YMCA today launched an appeal for $200,000 to build the last link to complete the chain of YMCA buildings and hostels in Malaysia and Singapore. "We hope to have the foundation stone laid in June, and the187 words
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Article, Illustration135 1969-02-19 15 SINGAPORE, Feb. 13. American negro singer Eartna Kitt has been booked for appearances at the National Theatre and at an hotel here next month. She is due here on March 3. and will perform at the theatre on March 6 and 7. On the135 words
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129 1969-02-19 15 I’UALA LUMPUR. Feb. 13 lv Malaysia believes that the fewer controls there are. the smoother the flow of trade. The Minister of Education. Inche Mohamed Khir Johari. said this today when he opened the $2 million Tung Emporium at Jalan Bukit Bintang here.129 words
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Article45 1969-02-19 15 SINGAPORE. Feb. 13 Garuda Indonesian Airways will start direct services between Singanore and Medan from Feb. 18. Using Electra aircraft. the airline will have two flight* a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The two-hour flight includes a brief stop-over at Jakarta45 words
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176 1969-02-19 16 IT UAL A LUMPUR, Feb. 9. —The Party Rakyat today called on the Government to abrogate the defence agreement with Britain and follow a policy of self-reliance. Its secretary-general Syed Husin All, who made the call, gave four reasons why the party176 words
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120 1969-02-19 16 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 11. —Government has agreed to give off-shore mining rights to three companies in three zones in the west coast of West Malaysia, the Dewan Ra’ayat was told today. The Minister of Lands and Mines. Hajl Abdul Rahman Ya’acob said120 words
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340 1969-02-19 16 OH KEE TIANG - By OH KEE TIANG Penang, Feb. 11 yHE State Government today set up a “brains trust” to advise planners of Penang’s future economic development. “We must marshal our efforts wisely/' the Chief Minister, Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee, said at the first meeting340 words
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321 1969-02-19 16 K. LUMPUR. Fab. 11 THE PMIP-controlled Kelantan State Government was criticised in the Dewan Ra’ayat today for the way it managed Government funds. This occurred during question time when the Minister of Finance. Tun Tan Slew. Sin. was asked about the revenue collected by321 words
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Article46 1969-02-19 16 PENANK. Feb. 11—Mr. Chet T. S. Chu-a .as been re-elected president of the Penang Spastic Children's Association. Vicepresident: Mr. Ng Sul Cam, Mr. Loh Bo<<i Siew. Mr. Fanson Kuo and Di. C.H. Yeang; secretary, Mr. Tan Ban Hock and treasurer Miss Dorothy Sibert.46 words
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Article43 1969-02-19 16 KANOAR Feb. 11— Ceylon’s High Commissioner. Mr. A.C.L Rutwatte. ana his wife called on the Raj* and Raja Perempuan at the Arau Istana yesterday Last night they were enter tained to dinner by the Ruler and his consort.43 words
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Article25 1969-02-19 16 PARIT BUNTAR. Feb. 9—A mobile X-ray unit will Rive free chest X-ravs at the district ho* phai here tomorrow and on Feb 11.25 words
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195 1969-02-19 16 SINGAPORE, Feb. 12. A major effort has been launched to woo Singapore investors to Cambodia. The Cambodians want local entrepreneurs to help tap their vast timber, agricultural and industrial potential. Leading a big investment promotion campaign is the governor of Cambodia's National195 words
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145 1969-02-19 16 (CEREMBAN, Feb. 9 —The out-patient department of the Seremban General Hospital In Jalan Lee Bam here will operate at the new $lB million General Hospital In Rasah from Feb. 19. The medical authorities are making arrangements with the Registrar and Inspector of Motor Vehicles145 words
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Article, Illustration529 1969-02-19 17 K. LUMPUR. F«b. 11 than 150,000 workers in five major towns in West Malaysia will be the Hrst to benefit from the employment injury insurance scheme provided under the Employees Social Security Bill. This was announced by the Minister of Labour. Mr. V. Manickavasagam.529 words
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379 1969-02-19 17 CHIA POTEIK - By CHIA POTEIK SINGAPORE, Feb. 13. DRY run along the new 1,900-mile Asian Highway from Vientiane to Singapore the route of a motor rally in April has shown that this journey can be easily covered in 31 hours’ driving time. A two-man379 words
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127 1969-02-19 17 l/UALA LUMPUR. Feb. I». head of the Australian Trade Commissioner Service in Canberra. is here with his wife to take up his new post as trade adviser to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. His appointment is made under Australia’s external programme, at the127 words
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994 1969-02-19 18 VERY firm and active conditions prevailed on the Stock Exchange right up to the end of trading on Friday when the market closed down for the long Chinese New Year holidays. The actual closure of the trading rooms will be today and tomorrow994 words
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Article32 1969-02-19 18 ivmcr tin (Pot *-> (j»cr paonli Fefc. 1«. ttj, eU. $578.75 11. ttVj ct*. $578.75 It. fW. $589.9« IS. «1/, els. $582.88 14. 4» cts. $582.85 15. 8585.12V*32 words
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Article436 1969-02-19 18 MOVIMINTB OP IHARI PRICK lAIIO ON A COMPARISON OF LAST SALK IN TNI SINOAPORC AND KUALA LUMPUR TRADINO ROOMS OP TMB STOCK IXCMANCB ON FIR. 7 AND 14. INDUSTRIALS: ACM A (-7 cental. Ban and Ce. tunrh.l, Barnee Barhad 2 cental, Bauataad (+2 cental. Central Sugar (42436 words
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Article44 1969-02-19 18 T'HE following company meeting* art due: StralU Time»; Feb. 21, 12 noon ml Bulat Berita. 31 Jalan Rlong, Kuala Lumpur. I Natienal Belie: (extra-ordinary meeting) Feb. 21. 2 p.m. at room 301, 3rd. floor, Chinese Chamber of Commerce Building. Hill Street Singapore.44 words
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Article71 1969-02-19 18 ra. 14 ra. U Fab. 12 Feb. IS Feb. 14 Mastrials* 164 30 165.76 166 09 166.60 166 50 1 Hotels 100.50 100 67 ***** 100.95 100 95 FreperMee: 178.14 171*1 179.21 176.56 179 62 t Tine: S 3 11 53.11 S 3 12 81.11 83.11 k71 words
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Article17 1969-02-19 18 In London on Friday Malayan 8 per cent c.t.f. U.K. In bulk Juna wag unquoted.17 words
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Article21 1969-02-19 18 Current Date Total for Total far payment payable tbe year preyiwaa year M. General 9% Mar. 34 11V, 19%21 words
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395 1969-02-19 18 rnHE buoyant conditions 1 ruling at the close of last week continued almost throughout this present week stale H.C.B. Co. Ltd. in their current market review. Short-covering and some new buying found sellers reserved at the outset and the market was taken up to 64395 words
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Article121 1969-02-19 18 '■'MB Aaaseiation af Banka In Malay- aia-linsapora tnada thaae change* in Ita ratea to merchant* yesterday ithe following ratea are ««noted to tha equivalent of one unit of foretsn currency). United Mate*: Huyln* TT *3.0400. airmail Of) $8.0250: »0 d'*t. It 97.V1 credit hllla, 12.9600 trade htlla »#Mm*121 words
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Article19 1969-02-19 18 The fra* -achanxe matket la now eloaed for Ohio*** New Tasr reopening eat February it. i19 words
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Article, Illustration651 1969-02-19 19 SINGAPORE, Feb. 14. MALAY SI A-SIN G APORE Airlines is to fly 1 to London via Tashkent soon. And the announcement here today brought an immediate response fromsigning the agreement. — Straits Times picture. - 651 words
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Article668 1969-02-19 19 The pollowinc is a complete LIST OP REVISED QUOTATIONS P0R THE WEEK ENOBD PRIDAV PEB. 14. INDUSTRIALS B. S. ACMA 2.43 Alex-Bricks Ben A Co 2.40 2.60 xall Borneo Berhad 1.90 1.91 Boustead 2.29 C. Sugars 4.66 4.70 C.C.M. ords C.C.M. deb C.S. Holdings 5.70 5.80 D.B.8 1.78668 words
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Article, Illustration424 1969-02-19 20 TONY FRANCIS - By TONY FRANCIS ITU ALA LUMPUR, Feb. 15 Royal lY Malaysian Air Force ended Malaysian Army’s bid for a hattrick in the Beadle Shield interServices rugger competition when they beat them 6-0 (try and penalty) in the final at Rifle Range Road today. Butiu irAtftiv intuajsiaii nuu; taj» min nuu( mu jcc. uui nil* nuar (left) had Wong collared in time. — Picture by Tan Hong Kuan. - 424 words
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Article297 1969-02-19 20 ERNEST FRIDA - Bv ERNEST FRIDA CINGAPORE, Feb. Several racing drivers of international repute are keen to compete in the Singapore Grand Prix at Upper Thomson Road from April 4-6. This was announced by the Minister for Social Alfairs, Inche Othman Wok, whehjie made an Inspection tour of297 words
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123 1969-02-19 20 CINGAPORE, Feb. 15 Competitors in the 1,900-mlle Asian Highway Motor Rally from Vientiane to Singapore will receive special consideration from Government authorities as regards customs duties, visas, driving licences and other formalities normally met in international travel. ThP rally, from April 15—20.123 words
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Article49 1969-02-19 20 PENANG, Feb. 15. Penang Malays beat Vacuum Oil Company Sports Club, Selangor’s League Div 2 champions. 4-1. in a soccer match today. Malays who led 2-1 at halftime scored through Ismail Kechik (2), Sharuddln and Abu Hassan. Centre forward Mahesan scored for the visitors.49 words
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Article31 1969-02-19 20 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 15. P.M.K. Pillai (-.3) beat Philip Cherlan (-.3) 6-4, 6-1. in the handicap singles of the IndoCeylonese tennis tournament here today. Rain washed out other matches.31 words
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444 1969-02-19 20 r F*HREE ‘first-timers’ in motor- racing a driver and two motorcyclists are among the early leaders in their respective sections in the Malaysian Motor Sports Club Clubmen’s championship scries which went into its first round at the Batu Tigu track yesterday. They air; Majid444 words
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Article89 1969-02-19 20 I/ANGAR, Feb. 15.—The replay oetween Perils and Perak in their FAM Cup match today ended in a scoreless draw despite extra time. They meet for the third time at Ipoh at a date to be fixed later. Today’s game was very keenly fought. The stars were89 words