The Straits Budget, 11 November 1959
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section29 1959-11-11 1 The Straits Budget THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES MALAYA’S NATIONAL NEWSPAPER \v v Series 690. Kuala Lumpur, November 11, 1959. Price 40 cents (Malaya) or 1 Shilling29 words
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Advertisement135 1959-11-11 1 water carriers In many communities throughout the world, water still has to be carried from source to user by means as varied as the many races employing them. The bamboo, in its larger diameters, with all but the bottom ‘nodes’ removed is a water carrier much used in Malaya and135 words
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Article240 1959-11-11 2 SYMPATHISER - SYMPATHISER Singapore. Why has the board rejected this application to rejoin A GOVERNMENT servant on the temporary and non-pensionable staff who had passed his 55th year was still in the service when the Central Provident Fund first began to function, and was allowed to contribute to the fund.240 words
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Article109 1959-11-11 2 K.E.E. M - K.E.E.M. Singapore. 'J'HERE are so many people, particularly In the kampongs who exploit the poor by renting out rooms at $30 or more each although the rent of the whole house does not come to this amount. They are safe under the law because no receipts are issued109 words
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Article110 1959-11-11 2 S. RAMACHANDRA - S. RAMACHANDRA Singapore. r j'HE Straits Times of Oct. 30 drew attention to a road sign which has puzzled Kuala Lumpur motorists. Here In Singapore Is a parallel: Chin Cheng Avenue, which Isn’t an avenue at all but a long concrete drain as indicated by the110 words
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Article115 1959-11-11 2 LIM KIAN HUAT - LIM KIAN HUAT General Secretary Singapore Council for Adult Education. Singapore. WISH to reply to Mr. P. K. Menon (S.T. Oct. 24) who pleaded for higher education for those in the rural areas. I can assure Mr. Menon immediately that the times of the lectures are115 words
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Article148 1959-11-11 2 M. K. MURUGASU - M. K. MURUGASU Klang. I HE criticism j n pH against Dato Aziz, Permanent Sc. rctarv to the Prime Minister 2 the PMIP with re-rd to the implementation of tip Malayanisation policy of the Government and the motion to be moved in p ar148 words
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Article194 1959-11-11 2 K. L. DEVASER - K. L. DEVASER Kuala Lumpur. \|R. Athi Nahappan (8.T. A Oct 30) supports the stand taken by Malaya In the United Nations on Tibet. Malaya was wrong in moving the resolution in an organisation where the nation concerned was not a member. Even the sponsors194 words
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204 1959-11-11 2 P. RAMI - P. RAMI'*' Vice-president National U*“<’ Railwayman Ipoh. REFERRING to your leader “Strike Threat” (S.T. Oct. 27). may I b e permitted to show the extent of a railwayman’s provident fund after 16 years in the Malayan Railway: 1951,204 words
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Article49 1959-11-11 2 D w. NAYI« - D w. NAYI« Director of P< vsi Federation of Malay Kuala Lumpur. IT would be appreciated if Inche Ibrahim bin Yusuf, of Ipoh, who complained about mail delays (S.T. Oct. 24) would submit further details of the complaint to the Controller of Posts, for investigation.49 words
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Miscellaneous101 1959-11-11 2 W -Q. r\ i« 1 i I m N$ 3* *X ro* JR> 4r ~T /A •V k.-^a;.; Jr A Si--i A "V vli* 0 A4 if t§|l^fc|lSl m A >•••. jIMMlMffi' I mw k aE¥»<s<:«* :3 yS; >*v v >: i*.v>5; .v: mz&wt 6 Jf*. Spsvg?: :•<.* “i rfUM*101 words
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Article607 1959-11-11 3 —Straits Times, Nov. 2 week of excitement i prices on the Singai), i market lias derail that the world is rubber and that fears Mine market because from the United u i United Kingdom are illusory. Much itement in Singapore artificial in that alers have sold follower—Straits Times, Nov. 2 - 607 words
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Article181 1959-11-11 3 —Straits Times. Nov. 2 Because a mere 50 terrorists in the Operation Jumlah area of North Kedah have been cleared out, 200,000 people today leave behind the curfew and the food restrictions that have confined their lives for so long. No-one supposes that the potential danger of—Straits Times. Nov. 2 - 181 words
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Article368 1959-11-11 3 —Straits Times. Nov. 3 Mr. Tan Siew Sin’s assertion in Malacca that the Federation is the richest country in Asia by virtue of its high per capita income —and also its low public debt—is no empty claim. The latest U.N. collation of national income estimates for the—Straits Times. Nov. 3 - 368 words
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Article238 1959-11-11 3 —Straits Times, Nov 3 Small though it is, the opening of the Robinson Falls hydro-electric power generator in the Cameron Highlands is a notable event if only because it is the first in Malaya for 30 years. It is also the first scheme to use the flow—Straits Times, Nov 3 - 238 words
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Article537 1959-11-11 3 —Straits Times. Nov. 4 No fresh emphasis need be laid at this stage on the national importance of rural development; Tengku Abdul Rahman has made this sufficiently clear by creating a new Ministry and putting it under the charge of the Deputy Prime Minister while retaining himself—Straits Times. Nov. 4 - 537 words
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Article338 1959-11-11 3 —Straits Times. Nov. 4 A minor boom in shipping arrivals is the less important of two reasons for urgent action to patch up Port Swettenham. If the Government tries to endure with existing wharf facilities for the four or five years needed to complete the North—Straits Times. Nov. 4 - 338 words
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Article302 1959-11-11 4 —Straits Times. Nov. 4 At the outset of the current meeting of GAIT in Tokyo the United States led the lield with a stirring call for the removal of all barriers on trade. In a way the U.S. set the pace for the meeting, but it was obvious—Straits Times. Nov. 4 - 302 words
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Article473 1959-11-11 4 —Straits Times, Nov. 5 The Federation has cosponsored together with many other states in all parts of the world a resolution in which the United Nations would regret the persistence of the South African Government’s racial policies. Unlike the resolution on Tibet, it may be expected to run an—Straits Times, Nov. 5 - 473 words
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Article220 1959-11-11 4 —Straits Times, Nov. 5 f The Singapore Government said it meant business with the gang world, and one minute after the expiry of the 16-day amnesty period granted to gangsters the sword fell on the first of those who chose to reject their last chance. Young criminals—Straits Times, Nov. 5 f - 220 words
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Article706 1959-11-11 4 —Straits Times, Nov. 6 The lengthy report prepared for the Triennial Delegates Conference of the National Union of Plantation Workers was in fact a discursive attempt to sum up the union’s growth since it came into being five years ago. The task was a worthy one because members—Straits Times, Nov. 6 - 706 words
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Article338 1959-11-11 4 —Straits Times, Nov. 7 When the chairman of Singapore Polytechnic spoke on the new policy of his Board last month, nothing that he said attracted more comment, some of it critical, than the announcement that the Poly would award its own diplomas instead of relying on—Straits Times, Nov. 7 - 338 words
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Article211 1959-11-11 4 ment. v 7 —Straits Times. Nov- As the Chairman of the Central Electricity Board. Dato Oscar Spencer, has pointed out. the C E B. is r. a Government department, and it does not work with government funds. It has to balance its budget, and if :t wants money toment. v 7 —Straits Times. Nov- - 211 words
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Article45 1959-11-11 4 SINGAPORE. Nov. 6.- C H. Teo. formerly a began work today a* trate of the Seventh trate’s Court. s ix Mr. Teo Is one of jne new law officers cruited by the Sinpap Government and the 1 be appointed to the45 words
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Article603 1959-11-11 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 1. rp’ilEßE should be “no illusion that the 1 Communists in the country have given jp their nefarious aims”, the acting Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak bin Hussein, ;varned today. The deputy Prime Minister, who was opening ♦np triennial conference of the National Union603 words
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Article681 1959-11-11 5 KUALA LUMPUR. Nov. 1 ALL states in the u < Federation are preparing to meet the full blast of the north-east monsoon which, according to weather men throughout the country, will be felt in about 10 days. Rescue and relief teams have been formed to681 words
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Article259 1959-11-11 5 SINGAPORE, Nov. 1. SEVERAL Malay scholars today agreed that Malay could well become the common language in South-East Asia. Such a step, they felt, should be taken if these countries were to integrate economically and politically. They were commenting on the talk by Prof. Cecilio259 words
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156 1959-11-11 5 /CANBERRA, Nov. I. The Prime Minister, Mr. R. G. Menzies, this afternoon welcomed Malaya’s Prime Minister, Tengku Abdul Rahman, to Australia at the R.A.A.F. base here. The Tengku arrived from Sydney by RAAF aircraft in bright sunshine. A guard of honour presented156 words
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Advertisement41 1959-11-11 5 STRAITS BUDGET SUBSCRIPTION RATES TW imtfy mom uf the SlrtiU Budge# cm I* 5 Mart fcy axpreae mt delivery icrviee to the lifted vj-f* only at an inclusive rate ot $24.00 for six months. (M Tin Ibm Are la MaHyaa CorraacT)41 words
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Article, Illustration323 1959-11-11 6 SENATOR SPRINGS A SURPRISE AT AIRPORT Kuala lumpur. Nov. 1. —Senator Hiram L Fong surprised crowds at the airport here this evening by going up to a young lady and kissing her on the cheek. Later the only Chinese member of the US.—Straits Times picture. - 323 words
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Article192 1959-11-11 6 SINGAPORE. Nov. 1 A 8.0.A.C. Comet 4 jetlinen is due to touch down at Singapore Airport tomorrow at 6 40 p.m. on the inaugural flight oi the airline’s first pure-jet service to Sydney from London. From tomorrow, five services a week will link192 words
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Article57 1959-11-11 6 SINGAPORE. Nov. 1. Lt Gen. Sir Gerald Lathbury. Director General. Military Training. War Office, is due in Singapore tomorrow on a visit of Far East land forces. During his tour of Singapore. the Federation and Ilong Kong. Gen. Lathbury will visit training centres and schools in57 words
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160 1959-11-11 6 KUALA LUMPUR. Nov. 1 The first annual music festival to encourage the cultural aspect of education in Kuala Lumpur’s 91 primary schools will be held from Nov. 30 to Dec. 5. Mr. J. K. Davidson, the Municipal Education Officer, said today that about 4.000160 words
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Article291 1959-11-11 6 K UALA LUMPUR. >; ov .u *T Xhe Presicicnt u the Alumni Associutior of the College oi culture. Serdar.g v,' Yap Kim Hock.' laf; night called on the Government to expand the college in line with the development the country. 1 Speaking at the annual291 words
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Article116 1959-11-11 6 |POH. Nov. 1.—The commit1 tee to investigate into tn dissensions within PeraK UMNO has postponed it> ting until the return o. chairman, Inche Mo.-}* Khir bin Johari. the education Minister. r p The four-man commit will probe the cause.' oi UMNO crisis, centred satisfaction over116 words
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Article289 1959-11-11 7 ITU A LA LUMPUR. Nov. -The Raja Perempuan of Perlis said that with independence, the responsibility of Malayans to help ex-service-mer und their families was bigger. The Raja Perempuan, who lady organiser oi the Poppy Day Appeal ta!i a 'ht: Sald ,n 3 broadcast U'e have289 words
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Article23 1959-11-11 7 ‘-LA LUMPUR, Nov. 1—A r:! 'h of the Bank of >ea will be opened at ia Insurance Building n Nov. 6.23 words
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Article470 1959-11-11 7 seven leave trengganu ASSEMBLY MEETING .j-TER MENTRI BESAR >. etoes a debate KUALA TRENGGANU, Nov. 1. rjf.VEN Alliance members walked out of a 15 State Legislative Assembly meeting here thi> morning when a motion introduced by one of them was rejected by the Speaker on the470 words
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179 1959-11-11 7 SINGAPORE, Nov. 1. —The first Deputy Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Arm y, Brig.-Gen. A. J. Mokoginta, said here today that Indonesia still faced subversion from “within and without the country, including Singapore.” Speaking at a Press conference, he said: “It is179 words
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Article41 1959-11-11 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 1— Four men attacked a 21-year-old youth with sticks outside the Bukit Bintang Park here tonight. Chiang Chuen, of Petaling Jaya, was admitted to hospital with head injuries and a suspected ruptured spleen.41 words
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286 1959-11-11 7 IPOH, Nov. 1. AN APPEAL to ail Malayan Chinese Association rebels who had resigned from the party lo come back was made here last night by the Minister for Justice, Tun Leong Yew Koh. He was speaking at a286 words
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130 1959-11-11 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 1. 'FHE Municipal health committee has decided to t suspend the issue of licences to hawkers and street stalls in the town area. The committee made this decision recently following complaints that hawkers and street stalls were cluttering up cycle130 words
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Article44 1959-11-11 7 JOIIORE BAHRU. Nov. 1 Lee Cher Wee. 56, was rined $10,500 in the Sessions Court yesterday for having 241b of raw opium, two rice pots full of prepared opium, four cigarette tins of opium dross, a smoking pipe and six pipeheads.44 words
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Article211 1959-11-11 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 1. BISECTED pieces of a Malayan five-cent stamp issued in 1897 one half as a two-cent stamp and the other as a three-cent one are now worth more than 1,000 times their original value. Specimens of each of the two denominations211 words
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299 1959-11-11 8 Shipping firms ask for more facilities KLANG, Nov. 1. Shipping agents here said today that the “forest of masts and funnels” in Fort Swettenliam was a warning to the Government that the port needed immediate improvement. The arrival of 18 ships on Oft. 28299 words
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Article75 1959-11-11 8 KUALA LUMPUR. Nov. L A total of 25.881 students will sit for the Lower Certificate of Education examinations, to be held in 207 centres throughout the Federation from tomorrow A spokesman for the Federal Examinations Syndicate said today that thLs was about 1.000 more than75 words
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Article105 1959-11-11 8 KUALA LUMPUR. Nov. 1. STUDENT and a lorry driver were injured in an attack in a coffee shop here last night The student was Tan Foon. 22. and the lorry driver was Lim Teck Chua, 18. Tan. said that a few minutes before midnight,105 words
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Article34 1959-11-11 8 KUALA LUMPUR. Nov. I. A young artists exhibition sponsored by the Arts Council of the Federation of Malaya will be held at the British Council Hall from Nov 7 to Nov. 15.34 words
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Article, Illustration66 1959-11-11 8 THE wife of the acting Prime Minister, Toll Puan Rahah, talking to three women members of the Japanese youth goodwill mission now touring Malaya at a reception given in their honour by the president of the Malayan Associ ati o n of \outh Clubs. Tengku AbdullahStraits Times picture. - 66 words
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100 1959-11-11 8 VPOH. Nov. I.—Tan Sik Hoe, 19, was watching a basketball game off Patrick Street here last nieht when he suddenly staggered away from the small group of spectators towards his home a little way down the road. But he did100 words
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291 1959-11-11 8 SINGAPORE, Nov. L Eignt vehicles were destroyed when flrq gutted four workshops in Rochore Canal Road early this morning. Firemen used water from the canal opposite to put out the Are. which broke out soon after midnight. The destroyed vehicles were five291 words
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125 1959-11-11 8 Nov. I.—One of the biggest mosques in Sega mat District, Johore, is taking shape in an isolated area at Kampong Melayu Raya cnce jungle land. The mosque is b( ,3 UHt by about 500 kampo people as a token oi appreciation and gratitude125 words
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Article54 1959-11-11 8 KUALA LUMPUR- V- The Postal Departme-* open a new parcels /d; 1 Brickfields u e Nov. 9, which will a‘ 1 lpr the office of the of Posts. Central Divi-i The General P° s t y here will not handle t posts from that da r iry54 words
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Advertisement72 1959-11-11 8 Hong Kong Far East BUILDER Established 1936 A Bi-Monthly periodical of Building Real Estate Activities in Hong Kong and the Far East. Contains full accounts, plans, perspectives and photographs of new and projected constructions in Hong Kong and other parts. An indispensable source of information for all concerned in architecture,72 words
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Article621 1959-11-11 9 WE HOPE TO CONTINUE THE SYSTEM AS long AS WE ENDURE AS A FREE NATION CANBERRA, Nov. 2. rpJE Prime Minister, Tengku Abdul Rah1 man, told the opening session of the onimonwealth Parliamentary Association here today: “We in Malaya hope to continue always the system of parliamentary621 words
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Article35 1959-11-11 9 KUALA LUMPUR. Nov. 2— An International Labour Organisation expert. Mr U Nyi Nyi, of Burma, arrived hene today to advise on a co-operative distribution system. He will be here for six months35 words
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226 1959-11-11 9 T'EMERLOH, Nov. 2. A When an unmarried girl of 18 years gave birth to a boy, she wrapped up the baby in ola clothes and sent it down the Pahang River in a little boat. The Sessions Couiit here was packed today when226 words
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Article31 1959-11-11 9 KUALA LUMPUR. Nov. 2—A total of 25.881 students today sat in 207 centres throughout the country for the Lower Certificate Education examinations which will end on Nov. 6.31 words
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Article, Illustration283 1959-11-11 9 SINGAPORE, Nov. 2. A POLICE constable was questioned at C.I.D. Headquarters in Robinson Road early today in connection with the fatal stabbing of a soldier at Serangoon Road last night. This development took place as the special investigations section continued to probe into the283 words
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188 1959-11-11 9 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 2. f FHE Rubber Research Institute here is to experiment with a new chemical to fight root- rot in rubber trees. Dr. E. V. Miller, leading American Agricultural scientist, recommended this when he arrived today to discuss Malayan requirements in fighting such188 words
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Article44 1959-11-11 9 KUALA LUMPUR. Nov. 2 The Government today said that the stoppages of interestfree car loans to Its employees was a "temporary restriction” on some advances for “accounting purposes.” A statement said there whs no change in policy regarding car loans44 words
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197 1959-11-11 9 J/'UALA LUMPUR, Nov. 2.—The question of a commercial radio service figured prominently in discussions between the Acting Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak bin Hus* sein, and Singapore’s Minister for Culture, Mr. S. Rajaratnam. here today. A Government statement after the meeting said that discussions about197 words
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Article31 1959-11-11 9 JOHORE BAHRU. Nov 2 Pan* Slew, a SiriKapore taxi driver who brought a passenger into Johore Bahru without having a Federation public vehicle’s permit, was lined $5O today.31 words
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Article1822 1959-11-11 10 BUS COMPANY, EMPLOYEES STATE THEIR ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST THE PAYMENT OF BONUS SINGAPORE, Nov. 2 MR. C. V. Devan Nair one of the representatives of the Singapore Traction Company Employees’ Union appearing before an arbitration board, asked the board today not to be1,822 words
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Article203 1959-11-11 10 SINGAPORE. Nov. 2. f THE Singapore Trades Union Congress has moved A its headquarters from Towner Road to the former Nantina Home, a two-storey Government building in Queen Street which was used to house aged persons. The building is temporarily to be Union House headquarters203 words
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Article30 1959-11-11 10 SINGAPORE, Nov. 3—A fitter, Tan Chin Bock, had his ear chopped off when he was attacked by about 20 thugs armed with parangs in Waterloo Street yesterday. I30 words
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Article124 1959-11-11 10 SINGAPORE. Nov. 2. Twenty detectives or the Singapore Police Force were disniisscc today in a Dig P ur e ordered by the Minister for Home Atlau> Mr. Ong Pang Boon The detectives. 12 the C.1.D., and the rest tron. police divisions, were sene with124 words
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261 1959-11-11 11 TANA RATA, Nov. 2. THE Sultan of Pahang today opened the $1.5 1 million Robinson Falls power station near here, the first hydro-electric power scheme in the Cameron Highlands. The plant’s three 300 kilowatt generators will cliice six milion units a year, replacing the261 words
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236 1959-11-11 11 l/UALA LUMPUR Nov. 2. —Who is to get :h a $30 million North Klang Straits project contract will be decided by the eight-man tender board at a secret meeting in the Railway Administration building here this week. More than236 words
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Article94 1959-11-11 11 SINGAPORE. Nov. 2—Lady Marcella, widow of the late Sultan of Johore, Sir Ibrahim, and Princess Meriam were busy packing till late tonight preparing for their trip to Britain tomorrow. Said a palace source: “She always takes a personal interest in getting her wardrobe ready. The94 words
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Article, Illustration293 1959-11-11 11 SINGAPORE, Nov. 2.— Six-mo nth-old Lisa McGindle, who flew into Singapore from Sydney last night, has begun “coaching" her grandmother on how to look after a baby. And Mrs. Ong Huck Lim. of Penang. Lisa’s granny, has set aside the two books she293 words
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146 1959-11-11 11 KLANG, Nov. 2. A 50-YEAR-OLD woman was stung to death and five others injured by hornets at Kampong Attap near Klang during the weekend, shortly after a boy had thrown an object at their nest. The woman, who died in hospital a few hours146 words
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Article39 1959-11-11 11 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 3 The lottery draw in aid of the building fund of the new Church ot the Assumption at Petaling Jaya will be held at the Church of the Holy Rosary. Brickfields, on Nov. 1439 words
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Article128 1959-11-11 11 Kuala lumpur, Nov. 2 The Federation Government will not recognise Nanyang University degrees. The acting Prime Minister. Tun Abdul Razak bin Hussein, told the Straits Times today: “The Nanyang University is a foreign university to us because it is outside our territory. “Therefore, as a foreign128 words
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142 1959-11-11 11 A -LOR STAR, Nov. Z—-Ke-dah police are investigating the shooting of a soldier who died outside the operational base camp at Nami, 22 miles from here, early on Oct. 31. The soldier, Ludin bin Mat, 24, is believed to have been mistaken142 words
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Article258 1959-11-11 12 Towkays lose fortunes to crooked gamblers in luxurious houses PENANG, Nov. 3. OENANG police are looking for a Hong Kong gambling syndicate suspected of having swindled several towkays here in recent weeks. The organisation, it is reported, lured its victims to luxurious houses and conducted gambling sprees at258 words
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145 1959-11-11 12 SINGAPORE, Nov. 3. O The Minister for Education, Mr. Yong Nyuk Lin, said today that the system of running canteens and tuckshops in schools would be revised by next year. Details would be announced at the first meeting of the Education Advisory Council on Nov.145 words
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273 1959-11-11 12 Malayan producers warned KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 3. VfALAYA’S rubber producers have been warned lTl not to regard natural rubber as a unique product which can be offered to users on a “take it or leave it” basis. The latest issue of Planters’ Bulletin, a273 words
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331 1959-11-11 12 Jimmy—‘Doktor Kuda’ of S’pore is dead HE NEVER FORGOT HIS FRIENDS SINGAPORE, Nov. 3. In life Jimmy Forbes devoted all his time to animals. As a veterinary surgeon he was their doctor and their friend. In his 30 years in Singapore, Jimmy tended to thousands of animals—from temperamental race horses331 words
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Article, Illustration127 1959-11-11 12 SINGAPORE, Nov. 3—Lee tsong Chee, 12, was just like any other Primary Six girl today as she tackled her secondary schools’ entrance examination papers. Rut unlike the others, she took her examination in bed. Bong Chee. who is suffering from tuberculosis of the spine, had127 words
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Article129 1959-11-11 12 SINGAPORE, Nov. 3. A NEW wing of the Cheshire Home at Nicoli D rl Changi, to be opened on Nov. 13, will bring tnt home’s accommodation capacity up to 40. The $35,000 wing, which comprises two buildings, was built from funds derived from the estate129 words
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54 1959-11-11 12 SINGAPORE. Nov. 3 police constable, Sunny I*' Ang Moh, was tentatiy. charged here today murder of Ng Thiam In 24-year-old infantryman The offence was said have been committed at o p.m. on Nov. 1 in Serar. R o a d. He has been remanded54 words
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Article601 1959-11-11 13 REVENUE HAS GONE DOWN BY 52.000 A DAY. SAYS COMPANY MANAGER SINGAPORE, Nov. 3. 'I ’HE general manager of the Singapore fraction Co. Ltd., Mr. G. G. Wilson, told sn arbitration board today he believed his c; iployees were practising “squeeze” again. > described this as601 words
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118 1959-11-11 13 Kuala lumpur, Nov. 2. For the first time, a Malayan will head the Federation Government Establishment Office the “control room” of the public services. He is Inche Ahmad bin Haji Hussein. 50. formerly Perak’s Commissioner of Lands and Mines The post—a Malayan Civil118 words
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Article, Illustration351 1959-11-11 13 LADY Marcella, widow of and Princess Meriam leaving behind a riddle, j Some of those who turned up to bid her farewell were puzzled by this remark from Lady Marcella: “I will return soon, and the Princess I will be with me.” This351 words
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Article82 1959-11-11 13 pENANG, Nov. 3.—The Telecommunications Department here was installed insulated u»res on several city telephone lines to combat the kilc-fiying menace. An official statement todav said that more than Will telephones in the ritv area had been put out of order during the kiteflying season. The damage82 words
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Article472 1959-11-11 14 Retiring Governor tells Sarawak: Don't break with your old traditions KUCHING, Nov. 4. Governor of Sarawak, Sir Anthony Abell, warned political leaders here that it was all right for them to strive for a more efficient, a more representative and a more stable government, so long472 words
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Article221 1959-11-11 14 SINGAPORE. Nov. 14.— The Government will have spent about $19 million by the end of the year since 1957 on compensation for 352 expatriate officers retired under Malayanisation This is disclosed in a Command Paper which seeks Legislative Assembly approval on Nov. 11 for $1,636,020221 words
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Article52 1959-11-11 14 JOHORE BAHRU. Nov. 4 The Sultan of Johore has taken up residence at Buklt Serene. The lstana he vacated at Rtulang Laut Is now occupied by the Tengku Mahkota. The Tengku Bendahara Is being given an allowance of $2OO a month until a suitable Lstana is provided52 words
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327 1959-11-11 14 SINGAPORE. Nov. 14.— The Prime Minister, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, will be asked at the Legislative Assembly meeting on Nov. 11. what action he will take about Dr. Toh Chin Chj.e’s connection with the University of Malaya, in view of327 words
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Article43 1959-11-11 14 SINGAPORE. Nov. 4 —Lady Goode, wife of the Yang diPertuan Negara, will lay the foundation stone of the new Red Cross headquarters building near the junction of Fort Canning Road and Penang Lane on Nov. 19 at 5 pm.43 words
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Article, Illustration42 1959-11-11 14 MR. JACK TAN ENG KIAT, 25. and Miss Phila Mae Wong. 17, after being crowned “Mr. and Miss Freshiest Freshies. 1959” at the Singapore Polytechnic grounds during the orientation ceremonies for freshies.—Straits on ceremonies for freshies.—Straits Times picture.on ceremonies for freshies.—Straits Times picture. - 42 words
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188 1959-11-11 14 Drivers of an oil tanker cheated customs —$2,400 lOHORE BAHRU, Nov. 4 3 Hasid bin Hodri and Abubakar bin Nekmat. two drivers of Shell tankers, were each fined $2,400 in the Sessions Court today for having 300 gallons of petrol on which duty had not been paid. Karim bin Ujang.188 words
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Article, Illustration165 1959-11-11 14 KUALA LUMPUR. Nov. H. 4 POLICE MAN dived into the swollen Klang H IUII A today and saved a Chinese woman from drowning. He was Corporal Zakariah bin Haji Ahmad. 33. of the Police Transport Department in Kuala Lumpur. He has been 12 years with165 words
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259 1959-11-11 15 SINGAPORE, Nov. 4 riMiE Health Minis1 ter, Inche Ahmml Ibrahim, will be asked at the Legislate Ass e m b 1 y meeting on Nov. 11 how many specialists and doctors had left or are leavin; the Government and City Council. In259 words
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151 1959-11-11 15 SINGAPORE, Nov. 4. 1IHE Government has been urged to punish those women who carry cn affairs with carried men.” This is by far the most drastic proposal cont'tned in a memorandum on the state’s new marriage laws submitted by the PAP151 words
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139 1959-11-11 15 U U A L A TRENGGANU. IY Nov. 4. Detectives from the anti-vice committee of the Trengganu Religious Department are keeping aclose watch on private homes suspected of being used to train girjs for prostitution. A spokesman of the department139 words
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Article, Illustration126 1959-11-11 15 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 4. The badge of the ExScrviecs Association of Malaya, with a mao of Malaya on it. Including the state of Singapore, has been replaced by one with crescent and star. A statement by the Association said that the change was to “clear126 words
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Article671 1959-11-11 15 SINGAPORE, Nov. 4. A statement made today by Dr. T. H. Elliott, a member of the arbitration board which is nearing the dispute between the Singapore Traction Co., and its 3,000 employees, drew an objection from the company’s counsel, Mr. G. Hill. Mr. Hill asked671 words
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Article43 1959-11-11 15 BUTTER WORTH. Nov 4 The Butterv/orth MU A leas accepted the resignation of Mr. Goh Chin Cheng a town councillor Mr. Goh. who ropro.ei.’e'l north ward, will continue his term of ofTlee in the com cil as an Independent43 words
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Article26 1959-11-11 15 RFINTONG, Nov. 4 The Bentong Town Council has budgetted for a deficit of $30,093 next year. Expenditure for 1900 has been estimated at $307,041.26 words
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Article873 1959-11-11 16 WE RESPECT HIM THE MORE, SAYS COUNSEL SINGAPORE, Nov. 5 AN apology made in chambers yesterday by I)r. T. II. Elliott, a member of the three-man arbitration board on the Singapore Traction Com pany dispute, was mentioned when the board resumed its hearing today. Mr. G.873 words
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227 1959-11-11 16 $9,200 goods missed from firm IPOH, Nov. 5. A STOREKEEPER and father of six children, Lee Kay San, 38. was jailed for nine months and fined S450 by the President of the Sessions Court here today. Lee. who w as a storekeeper with227 words
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Article87 1959-11-11 16 MALACCA. Nov. 5. The High Commissioner for India. Mr. S. K. Bannerji, who is leaving Malaya soon, paid a farewell visit to Malacca today. He had lunch with thp Governor of Malacca. Dato Ila.ii Abdul Malek bin Yusuf, and was later entertained to tea by87 words
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Article, Illustration310 1959-11-11 16 B.C. JEE - By B.C. JEE KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 5.—A prisoner escaped from Pudu Jail tonight and was at large for three hours. At 8 p.m. prison officials noticed that T. Velayuthan’s cell was empty ar.d the alarm wa* >oux:ded. One oi tile bigge manhunts in Xuaia310 words
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Article781 1959-11-11 17 Bill aims at smashing ‘compensation’ racket SINGAPORE, Nov. 5 rIM1E Government is determined to wipe out “Ambulance Chasing” a term associated in legal circles with the practice by certain lawyers of exploiting road accident victims and their dependants over their fair share of compensation. The781 words
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Article, Illustration27 1959-11-11 17 THE AUSTRALIAN Prime Minister, Mr. R. G. Menzies, greeting the Prime Minister of Malaya, Tengku Abdul Rahman, on his arrival in Canberra.27 words
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201 1959-11-11 17 SINGAPORE, Nov. 5.— I The chairman of the Workers’ Party, Mr David Marshall, tonight j refuted charges that the English-educated of Singapore had been pri vileged. “The millionaires of Singapore are not the Englisheducated he said. Mr. Marshall was speaking on “English and the English-,201 words
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Article169 1959-11-11 17 KUALA LUMPUR. Nov. 5. ANEW ZEALAND Cabinet Minister arrived here today, 13 hours behind schedule, and missed a royal dinner in his honour last night. Mr. Raymond Boord. the I New Zealand Minister of Customs, Broadcasting and of Information and Publicity, was due to arrive at169 words
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Article53 1959-11-11 17 KUALA LUMPUR. Nov. 5 A five-member Siamese trade mission will pay a three-day visit here on Nov. 16. The mission, led by the Director-General of Foreign Trade Department of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. Mr Laung Blsuchna. will hold talks with Government officials and leading Importers53 words
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Article189 1959-11-11 17 SINGAPORE. Nov. s.—Twen-ty-t.wo students attending the full-time law course at the University of Malaya liavo passed their first general examination for the Degree of LL.B. held last month. They will sit for the final examination next year. The full list announced by the University tonight189 words
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Article1033 1959-11-11 18 ARBITRATION BOARD IS TOLD: LET NOT DECISION CREATE A BAD PRECEDENT I SINGAPORE, Nov. 6 tiiree-man arbitration board hearing the dispute between the Singapore Traction Company and its 3,000 employees, was told today: **ihe eyes of Singapore are on you and, i suggest, the eyes1,033 words
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85 1959-11-11 18 SINGAPORE. Nov. 6 Five films by amateur cine enthusiasts which won prizes at the recent Pan-Malayan Film Contest in Kuala Lumpur will be shown next Friday at the Cultural Centre. Canning Rise. The show, which will begin at 830 p.m., has been arranged by85 words
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Article43 1959-11-11 18 JOHORE BAHRU. Nov. 6. The death has occurred here of Major Mohamed Tahir, a retired officer of the Johore Military Forces. His son. Mohamed Said, who Is on his way home from Europe, received the news at Aden.43 words
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Article504 1959-11-11 18 —TUAN DJEK - COUNTRYMANS JOURNAL —TUAN DJEK. THE DUSUN, Oct. 30, 195 >. THE only source of limes in this district appears to be the Dusun. Of three limau nipis trees planted years ago the two bestlooking have never flowered, the third does so regularly. The event504 words
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139 1959-11-11 18 Penang’s import trade down 27 p. c T>ENANG. Nov. 6.—Penang’s import trade has dropped by 27 per cent over the past two years. This is disclosed in the half-yearly report of the Penang Chamber of Commerce which records a downward trend from 1957 to 1959. Value of Imports, the report139 words
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1089 1959-11-11 19 EPSOM JEEP - By EPSOM JEEP Kuala Lunpur, Nov. 4 Race One *SS 4, DIV. S-54F. i'. Kongsi's -ft J \i .ZA 8.13 carr. 8.6 (t i 2—205) Nasudi 1 u ,»rline 8.7 8 190) Lee 2 ,Q, nlless 7.7 ,9 —2O» D. Porte 31,089 words
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Article1000 1959-11-11 19 EPSOM JEEP - By EPSOM JEEP, t Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 8 Race One CL. 4, DiV. 5—« F. Mr. N P. Lai** (oi v.v.WKuottOUGH XU 9.0 (9y2—306) Kins 1 <5; Actress 111 9.0 carr 8.7 Odd—l 29) Taib 2 (3) tsweet Pleasant 8.6 UtiO—lag) Posner 3 lD C'hcni 8.7 U1,000 words
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Page 19 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous120 1959-11-11 19 BIG SWEEP Total pool $166,12# lit No. *****7 $44,852 2nd No. *****1 $22,426 3rd No. *****7 $11,213 Starters ($934 each): Nos. *****4 *****7 *****3 *****1 *****9 *****9 *****6 *****4 *****2 *****3 *****2 *****7 Consolation ($996 each): Nos. *****0 *****5 *****2 *****7 *****0 *****9 *****2 *****8 *****6 *****6. Treble Tote: $608120 words
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MALAYAN SHARE MARKET REVIEW
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Article1617 1959-11-11 20 Price rise halted —then retreat MININGS TURN FROM IRREGULAR TO EASIER By Our Market Correspondent INFLUENCED by the setback on the London Stock Exchange price rises on the Malayan Share Market halted mid*week and then began to retreat. Once again there was considerable activity, particularly in sterling rubbers, of which1,617 words
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Article27 1959-11-11 20 TIN RUBBER (per picul) (per lb.) Nev. 2 $***** $1.21*4 8 $395.75 11.85)4 4 v ***** fi.25)4 5 $395.87 *4 $lBB $396.85 81.81)4 7 $*****)427 words
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Article48 1959-11-11 20 Current Date of Total Total foi Payment payment for previous year .year Great Eastern 10%+ Nov. 33 Lingui Tin 10% Nov. 20 10% 15% Nyalas Rubber 10% Nov. 30 10% 6% U.8. Belong 12*4% B.B. Petrol 6d.+ Dec. 15 ls.9d. Siamese Tin Sd.+ 6% Interim K48 words
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Article242 1959-11-11 20 QNCE again the rub ber market ha; beer active with large prw movements on most days. November covering took the lead and the reluctance of sellers to offer this uosition freely widened the premium to 11 cents by Thursday, report H.C.B. Co Ltd. In their current survey.242 words
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Article1103 1959-11-11 20 'THE following list of revised X quotations was issued by the Malayan Share Brokers’ Association after Its last meeting on Saturday (Nov. 7). H and L stand for highest and lowest prices for business done this year. msoiTauis a siu Bricks l.KVi 176 Pref 1.60 1.10 2.401,103 words
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