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Title Section28 1964-02-26 1 The Straits Budget THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES MALAYSIA'S NATIONAL NEWSPAPER SElUt' KUALA LUMPUR, FEBRUARY 26, 1964. Price 40 Cents (Malaya) or 1 shilling. KDN 69L28 words
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Advertisement194 1964-02-26 1 o When two Siamese Fighting Fish (Betta splendens) get to grips, they leave no doubt as to the earnestness of their intentions. And Cochran really mean it,too, when they make the claims they do about their famous SINUPAC ECONOMIC BOILERS. Briefly, every one of this famous, range offers a high194 words
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Article211 1964-02-26 2 PARENT - PARENT Singapore English in Chinese schools AS a parent I am strongly against the re-intro-duction of the six-day week from the second term in order to raise the standard of English in Chinese schools. It is not simply by an increase in the number of211 words
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Article106 1964-02-26 2 CITIZEN - CITIZEN Singapore CINGAPORE’S Education Minister said recently that 464,000 children are presently schooling. This Is a remarkable achievement and I suggest that the Ministry go one step further and see that all primary classes are held only In the mornings. Travelling down Mountbatten Road the other day I106 words
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Article88 1964-02-26 2 CHEE PENG LIM - CHEE PENG LIM Alor Star THE phonetic spelling of English words in romanised Malay coupled with the peculiar pronunciation of some of Radio Malaysia’s English announcers help make the task of English language teachers a formidable one. Fortunately, the standard of written English In your newspaper has kept88 words
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Article165 1964-02-26 2 C. E. CHEW - C. E. CHEW Singapore THE Singapore Government decision to sell Housing Board flats to the public is laudable, but why limit applications to those earning not more than $5OO a month? It is only fair that those earning above that sum should also be considered; they165 words
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Article145 1964-02-26 2 K. T. CHUA - K. T. CHUA Singapore Although tv singapura is to be complimented, much is still left to be desired in the way of a more realistic and convenient programme schedule and the quality of local productions. Interesting family programmes are often inconveniently scheduled during meal times, while convenient times145 words
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Article41 1964-02-26 2 LISTENER - LISTENER Kuala Lumpur BEING a regular listener to Radio Singapore, I agree with Mr. Lee on the poor reception on the 41metre band, particularly after 6.30 p.m. It is so weak that two stations in between drown the programme.41 words
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Article144 1964-02-26 2 R. F. SWALLOW - R. F. SWALLOW Controller of Telecommunications, Selangor Region Kuala Lumpur 1 REFER to the letter from “Fed Up’’ regarding his experience in calling the telephone exchange. I would be grateful if the writer could let me have more details. I assure him that suitable remedial action would be144 words
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Article89 1964-02-26 2 ANOTHER PARENT - ANOTHER PARENT Singapore MY son Joined the Teachers’ Training College (Singapore) in 1957 and signed a bond that did not stipulate he should take Standard I and II Malay. A year after he qualified, he received his appointment letter on which was stamped with what is now known89 words
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Article104 1964-02-26 2 J.S.B. MENG - J.S.B. MENG Singapore THE neglect of the Singapore Housing Board staff to maintain the lighting in some of the blocks of flats is a serious matter. I am a resident of a flat in the Tanglin Halt area, and most times grope my way up several flights of104 words
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Article145 1964-02-26 2 RATEPAYER - RATEPAYER Taiping Reading the united Front representative’s letter “Taiping looks for revenue” I thought the town council would really reduce the conservancy and sanitary fees as they had publicly promised. Unfortunately, the Unit- ed Front's representative poured oil on the fire with his sarcastic remarks about Mr. Ong’s145 words
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Article87 1964-02-26 2 AT. READ - AT. READ Director of Light Entertainment, Australian Broadcasting Commission Sydney T was privileged to read recently your special television supplement issued with the Straits Times. Please accept my congratulations on a highly informative and entertaining supplement. A specially pleasing and indeed satisfying feature was the coverage afforded the87 words
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Article41 1964-02-26 2 CANDIDATE - CANDIDATE Singapore RECENTLY the Economic Development Board in Singapore Issued certificates for the courses held in *****3. Courses held and completed in 1962 have been overlooked. No certificates. Why is the board making this distinction? The lecturers were fully qualified.41 words
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248 1964-02-26 2 SHOCKED; VICTW; CO‘ ERNE® - In brifeNARROW SQUEAK ON NEW AIR SERVICE SHOCKED Kuala Lumpur VICTW Singapore CO‘ ERNE® Seremban Malaysian a. ays recently st j twice-weekly Ce Service between Kuu Lum. pur and Lang} V ij Taiping. Penang Alor Star. I was a pa ger a tew days ago. Everything wo onderful, the pilot248 words
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Article134 1964-02-26 2 VICTIM - VICTIM Kuala Lumpur. THE Ministry of Educa--1 tlon In a recent circular to Chief Education Officers requested them to reduce the number of col-lege-traind or Normaltrained teachers In primary schools so that D. T C.-tralned teachers may fill the vacancies. Following this circular chief education officers of134 words
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Article140 1964-02-26 2 C. ID - C. ID Klang AS a resident of Klang, I was naturally elated to read that Klang plans a public park and garden. Klang residents are not pessimists, but past suggestions of similar projects voiced publicly by the council have not materialised. For example where is the swimming pool140 words
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Article74 1964-02-26 2 ns1 - ns 1 Singapore A CORRESPON T cjjJ plains of t: of parking space e ;L nlty of the Odeo Since the Intro ;on i "pay as you pai In North Bridge ad Victoria Street. re many parking sp w are not occupic 0l As for people soap-boxes and74 words
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Article551 1964-02-26 3 —Straits Times, Feb. 18 The first thing to be said about the Afro-Asian Rura Reconstruction Conference which began in Kuala Lumpur yesterday is that its nan ie means v hat it says. Rural problems throughout the undt rdevelope 1 regions of Africa and Asia can be solved—Straits Times, Feb. 18 - 551 words
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Article236 1964-02-26 3 —Straits Times. Feb. 18 Of the many social welfare projects undertaken by voluntary organisations in Malaya. none is more praiseworthy than the free lunch scheme for needy school children. Some 27,000 pupils of rural schools in nine states now receive a daily meal of vitamin-enrichc 1 milk bread—Straits Times. Feb. 18 - 236 words
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Article706 1964-02-26 3 —Straits Times. Feb. 19 We are to find out what the Borr eo ceasefire means, and what it is worth. The Indonesian Government’s decision to arrange, if it can, supply missions to Indonesian guerillas in Sabah and Sarawak plainly will _st the terms of the truce and—Straits Times. Feb. 19 - 706 words
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Article206 1964-02-26 3 —Straits Times. Feb. 19 Cambodia’s Prince Sihanouk is behaving rather like a man who is threatening to commit suicide unless he is given everything his own way. How else is it possible to interpret the Cambodian leader’s threat to enter into a military alliance with Communist China unless—Straits Times. Feb. 19 - 206 words
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Article662 1964-02-26 3 —Straits Times. Feb. 20 The “grave doubts” of the usefulness of further talks with Indonesia expressed by a spokesman of the Ministry of External Affairs presumably will be amplified presently by a higher source. There is no reason to question the spokesman’s authority, or his views.—Straits Times. Feb. 20 - 662 words
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Article673 1964-02-26 4 —Straits Times. Feb. 21 The overlords of the turf generally wrap themselves in Cassandra’s mantle when the annual meeting comes round, and the chairman’s statement to members of the Singapore Turf Club, who meet today, partly follows the pattern. The persistent decline in the popularity of—Straits Times. Feb. 21 - 673 words
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Article400 1964-02-26 4 —Straits Times. Feb. 21 Prince Sihanouk’s conviction that time is running out is driving him along a tortuous path towards his goal of internationally guaranteed independence, which he calls ‘‘neutrality,” His anxiety leads him often astray, but it is only in this light that his present performances make—Straits Times. Feb. 21 - 400 words
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Article184 1964-02-26 4 —Straits Times, Feb. 21 It is well that the Petaling Jay a Town Board has warned that it may not be able to supply the usual services to housing estates outside the town limits. The belief that these services can easily be had probably has much to do—Straits Times, Feb. 21 - 184 words
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Article706 1964-02-26 4 —Straits Times. Feb. 22 The task which confronts President Macapagal in In- doncsia is plain enough. He must get the Indonesian Government to see sense about the ceasefire. When Mr. Lopez confirmed with Dr. Subandrio arrangements for these talks the suspicion was strong that the ceasefire would—Straits Times. Feb. 22 - 706 words
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Article224 1964-02-26 4 —Straits Times, Feb -2 The Federal Capital Commissioner has a way ot making the inevitable souna also desirable. In explaining why the Kampong Pandan huus.ng project will be the last ol its type, he said that living m a flat could be more enjoyable than life in—Straits Times, Feb -2 - 224 words
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Article16 1964-02-26 4 WADDELL: to Rhelln f Oleneagles Hospital on LM 1 a daughter, a sister for Rosemary.16 words
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1040 1964-02-26 5 —by a SPECIAL WRITER Semarang Feb. 17 A MILLION people are facing starvation following the longest drought and the worst rat plague within hving memory in Central lava. The deputy governor of the region, Mr Soejono Atmo. gave this estimate of the extent1,040 words
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313 1964-02-26 5 TANAH RATA, February 17. VARIETY of development projects costing over $600,000 will be carried out in different parts of the Cameron Highlands this year with the funds mainly from the Central and State Governments. The biggest will be a housing scheme of 70 units,313 words
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Article52 1964-02-26 5 TANAH RATA, Feb. 17. The American International Assui ance Company Limited will be holding a live-day management seminar loi 50 ot its stall, including three women, here Irom to morrow Another 20 members ot the staff will attend a second seminar Irom Feb 24 to52 words
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Article29 1964-02-26 5 KUALA LUMPUR. Feb. 17Bank Negara will celebrate its fifth anniversary on Thursday with a cocktail party at the Lake Club from 730 p.m to 9.30 p m29 words
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262 1964-02-26 5 Kuala lumpur, Feb. 17. The six-man Australian defence mission, which has been here since Feb. 10, have had talks with government officials to find out what assistance Australia can give to Malaysia in the development and expansion of her armed forces. The mission leader, Mr.262 words
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Advertisement8 1964-02-26 5 STRAITS BUDGET SUBSCRIPTION RATES (Payable in advance) INMIMiniMIIIMIIHIMMIMiMIIHHIIIIIIMMIIIIHmMMHMIMimilMIIIIIMIIIHIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHMIlMUIIIHIU*)8 words
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470 1964-02-26 6 FromOur Market Correspondent SINGAPORE, Fob. 17 RETAILS of the first offer to the public by a company registered in Borneo to receive a stock exchange quotation were published here yesterday. The company is San Holdings Ltd., an investment company whose headquarters are470 words
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Article49 1964-02-26 6 KOTA BHARU, Feb. 17. The Permanent Secretary to the Min tstry of Internal Security. Dato Nik Daud. conferred with heads of Government departments on security matters at the State Sec retariat here today. He was entertained to lunch bv the State Government in the iftprnoon.49 words
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Article212 1964-02-26 6 TELUK ANSON, February. 17. A MIDDLE-AGED couple were killed and three others injured, one seriously, in a road accident at Langkap new village, 16 miles from here, this morning. Of nine people who were In a van involved in the accident, three adults were212 words
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122 1964-02-26 6 SINGAPORE, Feb. 17.—A young Sikh who left his Bukit Purmei home in December last year, saying that he was going to “seek his fortune” elsewhere in Malaysia was found dead in a back lane off Tiwari Street today. Horvent Singh. 22. was clad122 words
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Article, Illustration538 1964-02-26 6 185,000 BARRELS OF PETROLEUM A YEAR FOR LOCAL MARKET MORE THAN $6m SPENT IN S’PORE IN PAST FOUR YEARS Singapore, Feb. 17 'J'HE Government’s efforts in industrialisation have transformed Singapore from a traditionally important trading centre in oil to an important centre for538 words
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Article25 1964-02-26 6 J TELUK ANSON, Fct farmer, Kong Sang ,H f I found hanging in hi' 1 Kampong Pelawan. 19 n. j 1 here today.25 words
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Advertisement95 1964-02-26 6 lisr.g Usr.g u. Far East BUILDER Established 1936 A Bi-Monthly periodical of Building of Real Ks!ate Activities in Hong Kong and the Far Fast. 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 concerned95 words
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457 1964-02-26 7 TWO LOADED GUNS AND LARGE HAUL OF COINS ARE SEIZED SINGAPORE, February 17. i\ island-wide all-night raids ending at 6 a.m. today, police arrested 19 men, described as “notorious criminals,” and recovered two loaded revolvers and stolen cash and loot. An official457 words
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167 1964-02-26 7 Kuala lumpur, Feb. 17. —The West German Government is to send an official here on Feb. 25 to discuss with the Malaysian Government the recruitment of 20 German doctors to overcome the country’s shortage of doctors. A spokesman of the West German Embassy167 words
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84 1964-02-26 7 SlNG.lPOE, Feb. 17--A young Chinese woman gave birth by the roadside at the junction of Changi Koad and Telok Kurau Koad at about 11.25 a.m today An ambulance was called to the scene, but arrived too late. A passerby had given the mother84 words
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Article67 1964-02-26 7 KLANG, Feb. 17.—A free return trip to Bangkok by Thai International Airways will be given to the holder of the lucky admLssion ticket at the "Leap Year" dance to be held at the Indian Community Hall here on Feb 29. The dance, organised by the67 words
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Article93 1964-02-26 7 SINGAPORE, Feb. 17—The price oi tin continued its upward movement today and rose another $2.25 to $541.25. Th.s represents a rise of $5 75 in the past three trading days and the advance is still being aided by the promise of the General Serv.ces93 words
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Article54 1964-02-26 7 Kt|ALA LUMPUR, Feb. 17. Tengku Abdul Rahman tonight gave a reception to delegates attending the Afro-Asian Rural Reconstruction Organisation conference at the Residency. More than 300 guests, including Cabinet Ministers and members ol the diplomatic corps, attended the reception. The guests were also entertained to a half-hour54 words
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141 1964-02-26 7 PENANG, Feb. 7.—Malaya which had lung been famous fur their rubber and tin had now become even more famous for her racial harmony, the Governor, Raja Tun Uda Al-llaj. declared last night. “The presence at this function of several nonMuslims is a further indication141 words
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274 1964-02-26 7 JESSELTON. February 17 DATO Donald Stephens. Chief Minister of Sabah, said today there was hope of .settling the Philippines claim to Sabah amicably without going to the International Court of Justice He said Malaysia was willing to consider the Philippines’ claim after274 words
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Article, Illustration363 1964-02-26 7 KUALA LUMPUR, February 17. MALAYSIA will send a strong delegation to the United Nations world trade conference in Geneva next month, the Secretary to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Raja Mohar bin Badiozaman said today. “This Is because the conference will be363 words
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Article50 1964-02-26 7 PENANG, Feb. 17. —New rules will be tabled tor discussion and adoption at the 62nd annual meeting of the Sepoy Lines Recreation Club at 3 p.m. on Feb. 22. This will oe toliowea oy a reunion dinner at the clubhouse In Hospital Road at 7 p.m50 words
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Article453 1964-02-26 8 CHEONG YIP SENG - By CHEONG YIP SENG: Singapore, February 17 MR Shaw Vee Ming and his driver, Mundari bin Iklal, were released by their captors yesterday, 12 days after they were kidnapped in Andrew Road. News of the release was withheld for almost 28 hours. The Police Secretary,453 words
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Article37 1964-02-26 8 KOTA BHARU. Feb. 17. Mohamea Annuar bln Khalia, 19. a former student of the Malay College Kuala Kangsar, will leave for New Zealand on Feb. 19 to study electrical engineering on a Colombo Plan scholarship37 words
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185 1964-02-26 8 Tengku is lauded as leader of rising Afro-Asia’ Kuala lumpur, --Feb. 17.—The Prime Minister, l'engku Abdul Rahman who celebrated his 61st birthday last week was today hailed as “one of the foremost leaders of risin a Afro-Asia.” The tribute came from Mr. M.K.D Sharma secretary general of the AfroAsian rural185 words
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Article63 1964-02-26 8 SINGAPORE, Feb. 18.—The Singapore Co-operative uniuii ah. iend three representatives to an International conlerence on 'The role ot cooperation in social and economic development which will be held in lokyo Irom April 19 to 26 They are the society s chair man. Mr N G Raju,63 words
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215 1964-02-26 8 K. LUMPUR, Feb. 16 'pHE organisation ad ministration uro oedure ana practice ot the Legislatures in the Malaysian States will he discussed at the third conference of Sneakers to he held on Feb. 25 and 26 at Johore Bahru. For the first time215 words
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125 1964-02-26 8 PENANG, February ,8. THE chairman of the M.C.A. national 1 ,bo ut 1 committee, Mr. Lim Cheng Poh, today urged the Sabah and Sarawak governm. ms t 0 recruit more clerks and labourers from M alaya “There Is an acute shortage of both In125 words
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119 1964-02-26 8 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 17— An Australian radio pro gramme production com pany is export.ng radio pro gramme., to 21 countrie.* including Malaysia The February issue ol Austra News, the journal of the Austra lian Trade Comm.ssluner hertsays that the company. Ariran.s Ltd., is119 words
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Article36 1964-02-26 8 TELUK ANSON. Feb. 18.—Commindpr W W Dennis irom lo hore Bahru, has assumed duties here as Harbour Master. Perak In place of Capt. J D. Sandr\ who has left for England on leave.36 words
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150 1964-02-26 8 SINGAPORE, Feb. 18.-. Singapore's National Theatre, whose striking architectural features makes It one of the State's new showpieces for tourists, is due to o* completed by the end of March. The total bill for the project. Including equipment $24 million Only $850.0( has150 words
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Article28 1964-02-26 8 PENANG, Feb. 18. Loong Hup. 20 was todav fined ifor throwing fire-crackers it* policeman Loong pleaded guilty in First Magistrate's charge of behaving in disor manner28 words
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190 1964-02-26 8 Soekarno gets a ‘sack the Governor’ dema nd from Java unions JAKARTA, Feb. 17 The powerful Com-.munist-dominated Sobsi trade union confedration has asked President Soekarno to sack the West Java Governor Col. Mashudi, for his negative attitute” to wards leftist union at tempts to take over con trol of British190 words
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Article, Illustration656 1964-02-26 9 Techniques and innovations are not enough to improve economy of rural people, warns conference chairman KUALA LUMPUR, February 17 THt president ol the 1 Afro-Asian rural reconstruction conference, Dr. M. Naguib llashad, warned today that it was not en ugh for countries to introduce656 words
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Article28 1964-02-26 9 P and O liner d ue in Penang :<E Feb. 17.—The P. 6 Orsoya. will arF. ,n K from Britain on 111 Singapore the fol‘Pore, 63 pasd imbarit.28 words
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Article121 1964-02-26 9 SINGAPORE, Feb. 18.— Some 20 Anglican Bishops and lay delegates from Hong Kong, South Korea, the Philippines, Formosa and Malaysia met today for the opening session of the fourth Council of the Church of SouthEast Asia Today’s preliminary discussions on the development of Anglican churches In121 words
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Article84 1964-02-26 9 Feb. 17. Singapore’s Premier, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, and Madagascar’s President Tsiranana opened wide-ranging talks here today. Before the talks opened at the President’s palace, Mr. Lee inspected a colourful guard of honour and stood to attention outside the palace as a hand played Malaysia’s84 words
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Article78 1964-02-26 9 IPOH. Feb. 17.—The Ipoh branch ol tiie Malayan Chinese Association cultural section gave a stage performance at Batu Gajah, 12 miles from here, .ast mgnt to celebrate the 12th anniversary of the Batu Gajah MCA youth section. Among the Items wer? songs, dances and sketches.78 words
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214 1964-02-26 9 Kuala Lumpur, February 17 T'HE political secre- tary to the Deputy Prime Minister. Inche Abdullah Ahmad today denied that a meeting took place between the Russian Ambassador in Bangkok snd the Deputy Prime Minister over the possibility »f the exchange of diplomatic representations214 words
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333 1964-02-26 9 SINGAPORE, Feb. 18. —Singapore’s Minister for Culture, Mr. S. Rajaratnam, tonight urged Malaysia to set up embassies in selected regions of Asia. Africa and Latin America. He was speaking in the second of a series or four broadcasts on “Malaysia and the changing333 words
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Article64 1964-02-26 9 TAIPING, Feb. 18.—A car driven by a policeman from Ipoh. Inche Dee bln Daud, who was taking his family to Batu Kurau village, 14 miles from here, for the Hari Raya Puasa celebration, was Involved in a collision with a lorry near here. Inche Dee64 words
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Article, Illustration486 1964-02-26 10 MANAGING DIRECTOR OF PA PER FAILS TO APPEAR IN COURT KUALA LUMPUR, February 18 after q two-hour search this morning for the managing director of the Malayan Times, Mr. V. M. Sundram, Mr. Justice Ong ordered the police to "fan out" for him486 words
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Article26 1964-02-26 10 PENANG, Feb. 18.—A sundry shop assistant, Loh Lip Teng, 24, was found dead outside his shop in Jalan Pasar, Pulau Tikus, this morning.26 words
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381 1964-02-26 10 KUANTAN, February 18. 'J'HE Sultan of Pahang today called on the people of his State to give their undivided loyalty and full co-operation to the Government in the present crisis over the formation of Malaysia. “With your loyalty and co-operation, and381 words
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156 1964-02-26 10 PENANG, Feb. 18.—A man who before the last war made George Town famous through his travelogues— The Voice of the Globerevisited Penang today after 27 years as one of the 450 tourists aboard the luxury liner Kungsholm. “It’s good to come back after a quarter156 words
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Article32 1964-02-26 10 SINGAPORE, Feb. 18—Malaysian Airways. Cathay Pacific Airways and Thai International will hold a Joint Chinese New Y*ar dinner on Feb. 24, at the Peking Restaurant at 8 p m32 words
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274 1964-02-26 10 OINGAPORE, Feb Singapore’s Finance Minister, Dr. Goh Keng Swee, today drove the first pile to begin construction of a new Jurong factory— Singapore Galvanising Industries Ltd. The $lVi million factory |j another Joint effort between Singapore and Japanese in. dustrialiats. “The establishment of this274 words
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Article72 1964-02-26 10 SINGAPORE, Feb. 17 Television Slngapura will preset <t a minute film report of the 'lsU Malaysia goodwill mission led W Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. the Premier, to Africa at 8.35 p.m. tomorro The newsreel will deal with M mission's stay In Algiers Monrovia. Conakry and72 words
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Article83 1964-02-26 10 PENANO. Feb. 18.—The Central Province Wellesley Alliance elections committee will meet at the MCA headquarters in Bukit Mertaiam on Feb. 20 to plan its strategy for the State and General elections this year. A four-man committee, headed by the Chief Minister, Dato Wong Pow Nee. has prepared83 words
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804 1964-02-26 11 PATCH VP ROW WITH JAKARTA FIRST, SAYS MACA, IN D BRINGS CONFUSION TO KUALA LUMPUR About-turn on consular offices? KUALA LUMPUR, February 19 CONFUSION was caused here today by a Philippines Government declaration that it will not re-establish diplomatic ties with Malaysia until after we804 words
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260 1964-02-26 11 Kuching, Feb. 19.— a lecture on the evils ot gambling was given today to 30 youths, mainly Chinese, who were arrested in Serian, in the First Division, during Chinese New Year. The lecturer was the District Officer, Mr. Peter Hwang The arrested youths260 words
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Article32 1964-02-26 11 SINGAPORE. Peb. 19. The Asemblywomen for Mou’meln. Mrs. C. V. Devan Nalr, will present adult education certificates at the Boon Teck Road community centre on Feb. 24 at 8 p.m.32 words
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125 1964-02-26 11 Kuala lumpur, Feb. 19. Three Royal Canadian Navy destroyer escorts arrived in Port Swettenham today on a five-day informal visit. They are the St. Laurent, Mackenzie and Fraser, under the command of Captain G. H. Hayes. This is the second time since the war125 words
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Article70 1964-02-26 11 MALACCA, Feb. 19. IVI Five Indonesian smallpox suspects were admitted to the General Hospital here yesterday. They are traders who arrived by boat in the morning The acting Chief Medical and Health Officer, Dr M Rajathurai, said today that all five were being kept in70 words
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315 1964-02-26 11 IPOH, February 18. JF a united front opposition is not formed to challenge the Alliance in the coming general elections at national level, a modified version is expected to be established in certain sections of Perak. 0 ii^fi« stake ln Pe rak for the are315 words
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Article30 1964-02-26 11 KAJANO, Feb. 19.—The Veterinary Department here has started an antl-rables Inoculation campaign for dogs in the district of Ulu Langat yesterday. The campaign will last until March 3130 words
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365 1964-02-26 12 K UAL A LUMPUR, February 19. glERRA LEONE’S Minister of Social Welfare, Mr. M. S. Mustapha, said today it was very necessary for young co-operatives to be given status and protection against some forms of private and destructive enterprise. Speaking at a session of365 words
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100 1964-02-26 12 SINGAPORE, Feb. 20. Ponce louay said that investigations so far into the activities of notorious criminals arrested in recent raids show no connection with the kidnapping of Mr. Shaw Vee Ming and his driver. The Police Secretary, Mr. T. Chelliah, said: “The special squad100 words
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Article24 1964-02-26 12 r AR m’ 20 The Um "o here will hold a political rally at Tanjong Blanla. two miles from here, on Sunday.24 words
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313 1964-02-26 12 KUALA LUMPUR, February 19. 'J’HE Malaysian Government has submitted a long list of defence requirements ranging from weapons to training facilities to the visiting Australian defence mission. This was disclosed by the deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, Tun313 words
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Article44 1964-02-26 12 RIVOAPORR F(t 19 T 0 flc ine Commissioner of Police Mr. John Le Cain. w ll present commendation certificates to police ne-sonnel and a member of the pub ic at a parade at the Police Training School tomorrow at 5 15 p.m.44 words
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246 1964-02-26 12 I/UALA LUMPUR, FeS 19. The Malaya: Technical Service: Union plans to picke: the Survey, Public Works, and Town Plaining Department: should talks on equal pay for women technicians fail. At present half of 66 r, men technicians are r.:' receiving the246 words
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Article157 1964-02-26 13 SINGAPORE, Feb. 19. —Straits tin continue to spiral in price today and gained a further $10.37 J to $553,371 a picul. This was the highest rise on a smg day for Lame considerable time. The last •lm- then was a comparable rV wa 5157 words
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Article92 1964-02-26 13 ALOR STAR. Feb. 19.—A pad: farmer. Taib bin Arshad 60. was hacked to death at his house in the •emote kampong of Alor Baiat yesterday. Med by Asst. Supt. tied to the 6cene port of the murder lib sprawled on the P f| 77.d92 words
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62 1964-02-26 13 PORTSMOUTH, Feb. 19 bottom Royal Army c/,„ l11 in:m Pthe cmfwyp )r Ps landing craft *rom Portsmouth yesan 8,000-mile I,- to Singapore lh.., ir carrying six offi- 68 soldiers shi 1 Of one of the Hjj.'i' ;n Michael Ranfktn- said: "These bm n boat62 words
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Article25 1964-02-26 13 Mln'T.,' 1 ri p rt. 19. The O’.hrr \v 0 lal Affairs, Inche WiU present adult ut the Pasir u “t 730 pra.25 words
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335 1964-02-26 13 PHILIP KHOO - By PHILIP KHOO SINGAPORE, Feb. 19. —Police are continuing to tlusn out gangster hide-outs in the island in a systematic and unrelenting search lor the live-man gang who kidnapped Mr. Vee Ming Shaw, eldest son ot Mr. Run Run Shaw, and his335 words
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Article31 1964-02-26 13 KUALA LUMPUR. Feb. 20— The Government Daily-Rated Services Staff Council will hold its eighth annual delegates’ conference at Plantation House in Petaling Jaya on Saturday at 4 30 pm.31 words
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348 1964-02-26 13 KUALA LUMPUR, February 19. £JOINS bearing the image of Queen Elizabeth II circulating in Malaysia were minted in 1961 at the time Singapore, Sarawak and Sabah were s 1 British colonies. Thest States were entitled to have the image on the coins.348 words
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Article55 1964-02-26 13 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 19—The Malayan Cnmese Association headquarters announced here today the appointment of Mr. Lee San Choon, M.P.. as political secretary to the president of the MCA, Mr. Tan Slew Sin. Mr. Lee is a member of the MCA Central Working Committee and concurrently chairman55 words
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Article31 1964-02-26 13 KUALA LUMPUR. Feb. 19 —The National Language Teachers’ Union will elect a Kebaya Queen at a dance to be held here at the Chinese Assembly Hall on March 1.31 words
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209 1964-02-26 13 ICHORE BAHRU, Feb. 19. —The Johore Government has announced three housing schemes costing $2,500,000 for Government servants and Malaysian citizens in Johore. In the first scheme, costing $923,000, 64 houses have been completed at Jalan Larkin for government pensionable staff whose income are209 words
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Article56 1964-02-26 13 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 19.—The Central Government has agreed to the appointment of Mr. P.G.D. Hendry as the Honorary Trade Commissioner for Ceylon here. Mr. Hendry, son of the late Mr. P.H. Hendry, a leading jeweller both here and in Singapore, is now away in Ceylon, following56 words
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Article, Illustration257 1964-02-26 13 Kuala lumfur, Feb. 19. The smell of pungent salted fish and 15 minutes spent ploughing a padi field with a buffalo were regarded by two young American women as the most “unforgettable” and “interesting” experiences they had in this country. They are Miss Vera257 words
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Article38 1964-02-26 13 SINGAPORE, Feb. 19—The publicity liaison secretary (political), Inche Mohamed Ghazall bln Ismail, will give away prizes at the closing ceremony of the Malay cultural drama festival at the Victoria Theatre on Feb. 21 at 8 pan.38 words
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91 1964-02-26 13 U ALA LUMPUR, Feb. 19.—Moves are afoot to extend the Social and Welfare Services lotteries to Sabah and Sarawak, but not to Singapore Confirming this today, the chairman of the Lotteries Board, Senator T II Tan. said legislation providing for this was being drawn91 words
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Article, Illustration441 1964-02-26 14 KUALA LUMPUR, February 20. r JpHE brother of a murdered man told a preliminary inquiry today of his love for a bar waitress and the threats of a man who wanted the girl to earn money for him by becoming a441 words
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Article62 1964-02-26 14 SEREMBAN. Feb. 20 The Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan will be entertained to a dinner and dance at the Town Hall here on April 11 by all communities on the occasion of his 42nd birthday, which falls on March 29. As March 29 Is a Sunday,62 words
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243 1964-02-26 14 Kuala lumpur. Thurs. Workers should not only have shorter working hours but also free time “to love, learn, listen and care/’ Without this, life would be incomplete. This is stated in an editorial on shorter working hours In the latest issue of243 words
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Article65 1964-02-26 14 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 20— National Zoo ner« will oe ncner by two species ol deer and some ducks as a result ol a contribution being made by the Copenhu gen Zoo in Denmark The gift is in the form of one male and two65 words
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Article30 1964-02-26 14 KANGAR. Feb. 20— The Men tri Besur. Perns. Dato SneiK All mad bin Mohammed Kashim today opened a community nail at Kampong Chantek. 17 rf.iles from here30 words
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341 1964-02-26 14 KUALA LUMPUR, February 20. RUBBISH! That was how Senator Dato Sir Clough Thuraisingham today described novelist Han Suyins suggestion that developing countries, including Malaysia, adopt Communist Chinas rigidly regimented educational system. She suggested yesterday during a session of the third Asian341 words
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Article, Illustration362 1964-02-26 14 Kuala lumpur, Feb. 20.—A new $12 million tin dredge at Batang Berjuntai will operate towards the end of this year, the chairman of the London Tin Corporation, Sir Douglas Waring, said today. Sir Douglas, who is on a visit here, said that362 words
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1289 1964-02-26 15 ABUL FAZIL - By ABUL FAZIL: Singapore, February 18 air. VEE Ming Shaw, eldest son of cine--11 ma magnate Mr. Run Run Shaw, today spoke of his "terrifying ordeal" of 12 days in darkness as prisoner of a kidnap gang. Relaxing in a lounge chair1,289 words
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247 1964-02-26 15 S'UALA LUMPUR, Feb. 20.—The res. ponsioiliiy fur any laiiure ol the ceaselire agreement in the Borneo States rests squarely with Indonesia, the Ministry of External Allairs said today. In a statement issued here a Ministry spokesman expressed "astonishment at yesterday s remarks ol the247 words
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560 1964-02-26 15 KUALA LUMPUR, February 20. appeal for universal economic planning and marketing of primary commodities to help bridge the widening gap between the rich and poor nations of the world was made by Tanganyika’s Minister for Co-operative and Community Development today. Mr. J.560 words
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175 1964-02-26 15 GEOFFREY BOLAND - by GEOFFREY BOLAND: Singapore, February 20 A FORMER senior executive of the Sydney Stock Exchange will arrive in Singapore next month to help the Malaysian Exchange establish a permanent executive, which has become necessary because of the huge growth in interest in stocks and175 words
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Article, Illustration117 1964-02-26 16 KUANTAN, Feb. 20.— Mrs. Sarahwath Shanmugam (above), wife of a Telecoms assistant, was drowned while swimming off the beach at Telok Chempedak during the Hari Raya holidays. Mrs. Shanmugam, 43. had gone to the beach with her husband, five children and some relatives117 words
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206 1964-02-26 16 SINGAPORE, Feb. 20. About 10,000 men of the Australian, British. Canadian, Indian and New Zealand navies are to take part in a Commonwealth exercise Jet 04—m the Far East between Feb. 29 and March 23 A maritime joint operations centre will be set206 words
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336 1964-02-26 16 SINGAPORE, Feb. 20. Tne Minister for Finance, Dr. God Keng in laying the ioundation stone today for tne $23 million Juiong Shipyard Ltd., said that it was the ‘•largest and most exciting industry to be set up in the State so far.” Dr.336 words
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Article53 1964-02-26 16 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 20.— The Contingent Administrative Officer of the Royal Malaysian Police, Supt Ahmad bln Yang Abdullah, left for Bangkok today with his wife en route to London for a three-month holiday He hopes to tour Britain and Europe, and on his way home will53 words
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Article, Illustration122 1964-02-26 16 TWO of Britain's overseas Service chiefs are now holding liaison discussions in Singapore. Lt.-Gen. Sir Charles Harington (above), Commander-In-Chief, Middle East Command, is paying an official visit to the Singapore headquarters of the Far East Command, and this picture shows him at his first meeting122 words
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Article58 1964-02-26 16 SINGAPORE, Feb. 20— Eight Malaysian businessmen connected with the printing Industry will leave Singapore tomorrow lor Australia on a six-day visit to inspect the Associated Pulp and Paper Mills plants. They will be guests of the company. Their visit has been organised by the firm58 words
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215 1964-02-26 16 SINGAPORE, Feb. 20 —Tin continued its upward surge on the Straits tin market today with a rise o! $13.37i, which took it to $566.75 the price since late iVlav 1951. Today’s rise, the largest on a single market da; for some years, means215 words
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Article41 1964-02-26 16 JESSELTON, Feb. 20-Frar.:) Loh, vice-chairman of the S»3l- Ist Association will repf‘ sent Sabah at the Pacific A.*« Travel Association conference be held from Feb 28 to Marc." in Melbourne and 8yd net leaves for Australia on Feb. 2341 words
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212 1964-02-26 16 Kuala lumpur. Feb. 20. The sixman Australian mission which came here to assess Malaysia’s defence needs left for Singapore today confident that “something positive’’ would be the outcome of their visit. The leader of the mission, Mr. D S. Clues, assistant secretary to the212 words
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364 1964-02-26 17 KUALA LUMPUR, February 21 THE Government is expected to make a new pay offer 10 more than 2,000 senior officers before the end of the month. The uilicers mostly working in the Information, Customs, Social Welfare, Labour, Immigration, Income Tax and364 words
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87 1964-02-26 17 hi S 1 T 21—The Saratr.ion V 1Pnt Aslan Officers v n partial vlctor y in C t0 1 rrt lts members adir.d t| Ch '*nese New Year Puasa. •trike r' 1 t! rpatened to RO on Lr e t„ Government’s faliclida- r :Van87 words
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149 1964-02-26 17 Kuala lumfuk, Fed. 21 —The Malaysian Government Has recognised Uie new Government ol Zanzibar. A ministry ul External Affair* spokesman said today: *1 He Malay sian Government is satisfied that the new Government of Zanzibar is lawful a* well as in eliective control of149 words
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179 1964-02-26 17 KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. ■THE Deputy Federal Secretary in Jesselton, Mr. Yeap Kee Aik, said here today that the Indonesians in Sabah were not in a position to do any further damage. Mr. Yeap, who is here for a short visit, said that the 200-odd Indonesian179 words
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Article26 1964-02-26 17 KUAfIA LUMPUR. Feb. 21—The Government Dailv-Rated Services Staff Council, Malaya, will hold Its Bt!h annual delegates conference at Plantation House, Petaling Jaya, tomorrow.26 words
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Article27 1964-02-26 17 KAJANG, Feb. 21—The Mentrl Besar of Selangor. Dato Aou Bakar bin Baginda. will open a $l2 000 mosque at Sungei Gahal, Ulu Langat. on Saturday.27 words
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78 1964-02-26 17 KUALA LUMPUR. Feb. 21 Many Petaling Jaya residents were perturbed tonight by the highpitched whine of a RMAF turboprop Dart Herald which made constant runs over the town between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. More than 1U residents telephoned the Straits Times office to ask78 words
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Article48 1964-02-26 17 PENANG. Feb. 21 A Thai student, Vlvit Sayavaraont, 25. was today charged with using criminal force with intent to outrage the modesty of a seamstress, Tan Ah .*oi, 22. in Northam Road last nleht. Vivit pleaded not guilty and was remanded on bail.48 words
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210 1964-02-26 17 Kuala lumpur, Feb. 21—The Malaysian F a r m e r s' Association delegate, Inche Abdul Aziz bin Abu Bakar, told the Afro-Asian Rural Reconstruction conference today that before an exchange of farmers and experts in the region could be implemented210 words
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303 1964-02-26 17 Producers got their message across in Washington, says our delegate in the ITC team KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 19. tin producing countries and the United States “have got the message of their problems across to one another that is the important thing,” Mr. H. M. Fuller303 words
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Article54 1964-02-26 17 PENjANG, Feb 21— A stallkeeper, Nagapan, 49, has reported to the police that his 15-year-old son, Sugumaran, a pupil of the Arabic School In Tek Soon Street, failed to return home from school on Wednesday. Sugumaran left for school that (lav with $lO school fees and had54 words
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521 1964-02-26 18 AUSTEN ZECHA - By AUSTEN ZECHA: Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 23 WORLD beset by tensions will cast its eyes on the Malaysian Capital this week as more than 80 delegates, representing different countries, ethnic and religious groups, attend the Conference on Development and Cooperation in521 words
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Article78 1964-02-26 18 KLANG Feb. 23-The Malayan Indian Congress will hold a two-day seminar for 1.000 members at the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka in Kuala Lumpur on March 14/ 15. The secretary-general of the party. Mr. S Murugesu. said that the seminar was to instruct mem ners78 words
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Article78 1964-02-26 18 SINGAPORE. Feb. 21. Mr David D. Horne, a vice-president of American International Pictures will arrive here on March 4 for a ihort visit as guest of cinema magnate Dato Loke Wan Tho and Datin Loke. Mi mane at), who 14 in charge oi his company's foreign78 words
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Article, Illustration215 1964-02-26 18 CINGAPORE, Feb. 23. A Japanese doctor who built a camera empire from a bombed-out shed soon after the war will arrive in Singapore on March 3 for a twoday visit. Dr Takeshi Mltaral, president of the Canon Camera Co., ranked one of Japan’s top215 words
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68 1964-02-26 18 KUALA TRENGGANU, Feb. 21 The Chief Scout, Dato Sardon bin Haji Jubir. today awarded Muhammad bin Taib, 10. the "Bintang Kcberanian Darjah II” for saving Abdul Rashid bin Sulong. six. from drowning in Sungei Lnnbong Kemaman. here on Aug. 7 last year.68 words
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Article84 1964-02-26 18 TPOH, Feb. 23.—The PanA Malayan Islamic Party, which has been dormant in Perak for the last four years has already started the campaign for the coming general elections. Two meetings were held yesterday in the royal town of Kuala Kangsar and at Tanjong Blanja, near Parit, both84 words
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460 1964-02-26 18 SINGAPORE, Feb. 23. A MOTOR plant is to be set up in Penang for A the assembly of Toyota cars and it is hoped to begin production early in 1966. This is revealed in the prospectus of Oriental Holdings Ltd.460 words
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Article36 1964-02-26 18 rP°H. Feb. 23.—Thieves broke into a house In Simpang Pulai near here yesterday afternoon and got away with $1 280 in cash and Jewellery belonging to a businessman, Mr. Nan bln Yunos. I36 words
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204 1964-02-26 18 IESSELTON, Feb. 23- The Chief Minister, Dato Donald Stephens, told the people of Sipi* tang yesterday that Malaysia and Sabah had strong friends who, if the nation was attacked by enemies, would make sure they wene defeated. The Chief Minister paid surprise visit to the204 words
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Article58 1964-02-26 18 JOHORE BAHRU. I b 21.A 14-year-old boy. Om> Men! Hock, died In hospl this afternoon. 24 hot* a e he was admitted .iTerir.* from severe burns He was found un in a back room of a tres shop l n Jalan Trus w gutted by fire58 words
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758 1964-02-26 19 olN'l'' <E Fab *iveur, bidden r bv tes, won the Pens: Cup over a m ile the amateur race > Bukit Timah todav eat rank outsider Lanang by six 1* to pay $10. Tun Lanang paid $41. 1 SS 5—2F. Mr mham and758 words
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Article131 1964-02-26 19 BATU PAHAT, Feb. 22. —Forty-seven people lost their homes today in a pre-dawn blaze that roared through a section of Sam Choon Village at 2& milestone, Jalan Kluang. Six plank and zinc dwelling houses and shops were completely gutted. Total damage Is estimated at131 words
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Article44 1964-02-26 19 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 22.—Mr. A. Q. Anthony, a member of Kalal Pannai, will fly to India on Tuesday for a vacation. A farewell tea party will be held for him at the Bilal Restaurant at 5.30 p.m. on Sunday.44 words
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190 1964-02-26 19 —Reuter, UPI. JAKARTA, Feb. 23. PRESIDENT Macapagal told the Indonesian Parliament today that the Philippines was now seeking economic independence and the emanciptation of its masses from poverty. In a half-hour address he said he was convinced that any national revolution would be in vain—Reuter, UPI. - 190 words
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Article54 1964-02-26 19 JESSELTON, Feb 22.—Plans for the formation or a **Babahan travelling troupe”, which will entertain Malaysian security forces guarding Sabah’s borders have been completed, according to Mr. Lim Hong Ghee, chairman of the entertainment committee for Malaysian troops. Mr. Lim said that three cultural organisations In the committee54 words
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Article33 1964-02-26 19 IPOH, Peb. 23. —A woman ropemaker, Madam Lee Poong Yeng. 42. returned from work yesterday afternoon to find her house broken Into and about t 330 in cash and Jewellery taken.33 words
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Article788 1964-02-26 19 rE following is a complete list of tevised quotations for the weeV endec o r Friday. Feb 21. INDUSTRIALS a. s Me* orda 12. id UO Boustead 1 99 2.00 Central Prop 1.4 b 151 City Dev 59 SO C 8 Holding 343 34$ Con Tib788 words
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Miscellaneous108 1964-02-26 19 -BIG SWEEP Total pool: $192,545 1st No. *****7 ($107,306) 2nd No. *****9 ($30,659) 3rd No. *****6 ($15,329) Starters: ($1,500 each) —Nos. *****4, *****9, *****4, *****7 *****2, *****0, *****7. *****4, *****5. *****3, *****5, *****5. Consolation ($75 each) —Nos. *****2, *****5, *****3, *****6, *****4, *****4. *****8, *****7, *****3, *****3, *****2, *****7, *****7108 words
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MALAYAN SHARE MARKET REVIEW
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Article2510 1964-02-26 20 From Oar Market Correspondent rfHE Malayan Stock Exchange was active from the word go on Tuesday morning when trading resumed after the 5} days holiday. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday good turnovers were reported although on Friday the volume of business written contracted somewhat. Taking2,510 words
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Article31 1964-02-26 20 RUBBER TIN (per lb.) (per picul.) Feb. 17. $541.23 18. 67 cts. $543 00 19. 66% cts. $553.37% 20. 67 V, els. $566.50 21. 66% cts. $568.50 22. $580.2531 words
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Article42 1964-02-26 20 (Managin' Prices) First Malayan 2 25 2.34 Second Malayan l.flj i 77 Third Malayan 1.23 30 Malaysian C. A 1 .06 1.03 First Hong Kong 1,10 1.15* Second Hong Kong 80 .84* Sterling Commodity 4/8 ft/ j (•Hong Kong currency)42 words
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Article27 1964-02-26 20 February 21. MALAYAN RUBBER PRICE: 684 cents (down seven-eighths of a cent). TIN: SSGB. 0 (up $2). Estimated unofficial offering 245 tons (down 5 tons).27 words
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Article68 1964-02-26 20 'HINESE Produce Caohangs, (Ingapor* noon prices per picul yesterday: Coconut oil: bulk $494 sellers, drum 7524 sellers. Copra: Feb/March UK/Contlnent. Unquoted. Popper: Muntok white $1«24 sellers Sarawak white 5161) sellers, speclai Sarawak black |U74 sellers, garbled Lampong black |1174 sellers. ASTA *1274 sellers. Sing-ipore Coconut Oil Millers' Association68 words
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Article69 1964-02-26 20 Current Date of Total Total for payment payment for previous McAlister 2 J%t vc^ r Vear Sr? a B i a, n kk 4id A P™ 17 I r a Rubber 3s. March 19 3s. 2s adan S n n < 7J% March 25 1% .n% Petaling Rubber69 words
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Article27 1964-02-26 20 •indu,.rl»l,: m,? J ns 140.46 142.07 143.00 139 88 140 91 ™d«" jo, imsJioV 2 104 72 ,04 72 ,04 Dec. 2.9. 1962 10027 words
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617 1964-02-26 20 Malayan It er 4 Market had l y emerged from lethargy of a ho]id. I long as a working e k before buyers ha»’ he bit between their >th and were spurring he market on its pi nt rise, say H.C.B. c 0617 words
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