The Straits Budget, 29 July 1964
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Title Section44 1964-07-29 1 The Straits Budget ’•r V A m l|iß THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES MALAYSIA S NATIONAL NEWSPAPER REGISTERED AT THE G.P.O. U.K. AS A NEWSPAPER Vr SERIES 615. KUALA LUMPUR, JULY 29, 1964. Price 40 Cents (Malaya) or 1 Shilling. KDN €9l44 words
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Article211 1964-07-29 2 DONALD MOORE - DONALD MOORE Singapore SEE that someone has 1 been complaining about the dirt dropped by lorries in Orchard Road. If the lorry owners and drivers cannot be brought to order then the only other thing to do is to sweep the dirt up. But this Is211 words
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Article119 1964-07-29 2 S. C. THONG - S. C. THONG Ag. Director of Education, Singapore 11/ITH reference to the I? letter headed “Long Delay” written by "Disgusted Father” and appearing in the correspondence columns of your issue of July 9, 1964, I am to state that as far as I am aware, teachers in Government119 words
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241 1964-07-29 2 N. CALTHORP - N. CALTHORP Ag. Secretary AAJf. Penang lI7E would refer to the letter in your ff edition of July 22 (Jane Hills) on the problem of the Jaga Keretas. Your correspondent is obviously not aware of the scheme adopted in Penang whereby certain jaga keretas241 words
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Article68 1964-07-29 2 PUZZLED - PUZZLED Singapore AS an English housewife living temporarily in Singapore with my family, I am finding life most fascinating; There are new things to learn every day about the ways of life of the island’s multiracial population. However, can someone please tell me why, when68 words
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Article84 1964-07-29 2 EX-PATIENT - EX-PATIENT Kota Bharu AS an ex-patient of one of the hospitals in the East Coast I have seen patients in the ward being attended by assistant nurses instead of hospital assistants or staff nurses. Recently during the out break of cholera they had to go to rural areas84 words
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Article316 1964-07-29 2 JANE HILLS - JANE HILLS Kuala Lumpur ALL car owner-drivers applaud the disappearance of the unscrupulous jaga kreta boys who demand money for, at the most, opening one’s door, or helping one to park when not requested to do so. and exact swift retribution In the shape of scratches and316 words
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429 1964-07-29 2 J P. DORAISAMY - J P. DORAISAMY London I HAVE Just been reading details of the Internal 1 Security Act (Amendment) Bill m the Straits Budget and today’s London Times. This is a classic example of the age-old conflict between the claims of established Governments and the429 words
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Article171 1964-07-29 2 PRO BONO PUBLICO - PRO BONO PUBLICO Koala Trenfiaiur I WAB surprised to read the letter from Ngah bin Yusof, who alleged that there were about 70 pirate taxis in Kuala Trengganu a total which he further claimed was 100 per cent more than in March. I have lived in171 words
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Article103 1964-07-29 2 H1EW SIEW NAM - H1EW SIEW NAM f. Director of Pabllc Works Singapore Preply to complaints (S.T. July 11) that nothing is being done to stop earth lorries from spilling lumps of earth on the roads, I wish to state that as far as the P.W.D. is concerned we take action to103 words
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Article49 1964-07-29 2 ACCOUNTANT - ACCOUNTANT Singapore ALTHOUGH Malaysia has been in existence for nearly a year we have to pay double stamp duty for cheques in the territories of Malaya Singapore Sabah/ Sarawak. I am quite certain the additional stamp duty collected Isn’t very much, bat the inconvenience caused is Immense.49 words
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Article57 1964-07-29 2 human rights - human rights Serein ban HAS the Headmaster of a school the right to ask a lady teacher, who is on maternity leave to mark test papers? My wife, who is on maternity leave, has been asked by her Headmaster to mark test papers, and the results must57 words
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Article619 1964-07-29 3 —Straits Times, July 20 But there remains the need to deal with the hit-and-run guerillas in Sabah and Sarawak, and to counter the vicious campaign of sabotage and subversion which Indonesia has launched in concert with the Malayan Communist Party. Success on these fronts is no less—Straits Times, July 20 - 619 words
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Article379 1964-07-29 3 —Straits Times, July 20 If the idea behind Inche Khir Johari’s proposal to name the rest of 1964 (and presumably at last half of 1965) “the Year of the Fruits” takes root a long-lamented trend could be reversed. For decades Malaya has been letting its own fruits, apart—Straits Times, July 20 - 379 words
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Article175 1964-07-29 3 —Straits Times, July 20 The years of delay which have attended movement towards bridges across the Muar and Batu Pahat rivers have been overcome and contracts have at last been let Work on the two bridges is expected to start next month and the beginning of 1966 should—Straits Times, July 20 - 175 words
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Article709 1964-07-29 3 —Straits Times, July 21 rhe restoration of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and the Philippines is turning out to be more complicated than the Malaysian Government had been led to believe. President Macapagal’s special envoy, Mr. Salvador Lopez, gave Malaysian officials the distinct impression—when he was in Kuala—Straits Times, July 21 - 709 words
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Article297 1964-07-29 3 —Straits Times, July 21 In South Vietnam the Prime Minister, General Khanh, has endorsed "the push northward as an appropriate means to fulfil our national history.” This could be just rhetoric to mark ten years of partition but it could equally be a statement of policy. It is—Straits Times, July 21 - 297 words
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Article646 1964-07-29 4 —Straits Times, July 22 On the eve of his departure from London for the United States, Tengku Abdul Rahman repeated that he was not going “specifically to ask for aid.” Strictly speaking, there are no specific reasons for the Tengku’s trip. He is going to America because—Straits Times, July 22 - 646 words
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Article630 1964-07-29 4 —Straits Times. July 23 Ito all Malaysians to be mindful of the external danger have been made by Mr. Tan Siew Sin and Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. The responsibility for restoring calm and con- fidence does not, however, belong exclusively to the Government. It falls equally on—Straits Times. July 23 - 630 words
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Article377 1964-07-29 4 —Straits Times. July 24 Tengku Abdul Rahman’s appeal to President Johnson for more Peace Corps volunteers should help bring to an end the ludicrous controversy over Malaysian recognition of American degrees. If this country values so highly the services of American volunteers, how can it continue to reject—Straits Times. July 24 - 377 words
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Article565 1964-07-29 4 —Straits Times. July 25 I unfortunate episode in perspective, and draw the necessary lessons. No-one has gained anything from the nasty events of the past few days—no-one ever will. On the other hand, the nation as a whole and all communities with it—has sustained considerable damage. The—Straits Times. July 25 - 565 words
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Article, Illustration497 1964-07-29 5 Guthrie chairman says ‘excessively high cost of labour’ could put brake on investment in the rubber industry KUALA LUMPUR, July 20. \IR. K. M. G. Anderson, chairman of Port Dickson-Lukut Rubber Estates Ltd., today warned that “excessively high labour costs could discourage further investment in the rubber497 words
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145 1964-07-29 5 Kuala lumpur, July 20. The National Union of Government Clerical Workers’ has prepared a memorandum to be presented to the Prime Minister. Tengku Abdul Rahman, after his return from the United States next month. The memorandum calls on the Government145 words
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Article26 1964-07-29 5 PENANG. July 20. Market Cross and Western Road (from ita junction with Gaol Road and Dato Kramat Road) have been gazetted as one-way streets.26 words
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218 1964-07-29 5 I£UALA LUMPUR, July iV 20. —India’s working would “gladly” send volunteers to help Malaysia in her struggle against Indonesian confrontation in gratitude for Tengku Abdul Rahman’s strong condemnation of Communist China when it attacked India two years ago. This was stated here today by218 words
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142 1964-07-29 5 IPOH, July 20. T*HE public in Perak have been asked by the Union J of Postal Uniformed Staff, central Perak oranch, to Keep their dogs chained during postal delivery periods. This is to ensure that postmen on their rounds would not be harassed by142 words
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Article57 1964-07-29 5 KUALA LUMPUR. July 20. The Minister of Labour, Mr. V. Manickavasagam, today presented two scholarship cheques of $6,000 each to two University of Malaya students on behalf of the South Indian Labour Fund Board. The recipients were S Markandan. 28. first year arts student, and57 words
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Article36 1964-07-29 5 SINGAPORE. July 20. The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry oi Education ana Assemblyman for Slglap, Inche Rahim bln Ishak, will speak at the Slglap Community Centre’s 11th anniversary celebrations on Saturday at 7.30 pin.36 words
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128 1964-07-29 5 Kuala lumpur, July 20. Eight new cases of cholera —five in Pahang, two in Trengganu and one in Malacca —were reported in the 24 hours ending at 8 a.m. today. This brings the total number of cases in Pahang128 words
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274 1964-07-29 5 PENANG, July 20. THE Penang High Court Judge, Mr. Justice HepA worth, today held that a housewife and a caterpillar motor grader driver were botn to blame for an accident in which the housewife fractured her right thigh. The Judge awarded274 words
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Article50 1964-07-29 5 SUNOEI PATANI, July 20— The Sultanah of Kedah will give away the prizes at the Kedah A.A.A. sports here on Friday. The band of the Sir Henry Gurney School, Malacca, will play and members of the US. Peace Corps will demonstrate the American square dance.50 words
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Article23 1964-07-29 5 SINGAPORE. July 20.—A1l sections of the Marine Department including the Imports and Exports Section will be closed tomorrow. Prophet Mohamed'a birthday.23 words
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579 1964-07-29 6 KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 CELEBRATIONS to mark Prophet Mohamed’s birthday will be held in the Federal Capital and in towns throughout the country tomorrow. In Singapore more than 25,000 Muslims in the state are expected to turn up at the padang tomorrow for579 words
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Article, Illustration263 1964-07-29 6 ORGANISATION TO FIND OUT WHAT IS WRONG Kuala lumpur, July 20. A non-profit making research institute, which will seek consultative status with the Central Government, is to be launched on Aug- 23 to help Malays to get ahead in commerce and industry. The263 words
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Article47 1964-07-29 6 SINGAPORE. July 20. The Minister for Culture, Mr. S. Rajaratnam, will talk on "Face of Confrontation” at a meeting of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs at 8 pm. on Thursday The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Singapore, Professor Llm lay Boh, will preside.47 words
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245 1964-07-29 6 Kuala lumpuk, July 20. The Central Government has drafted a ruling to relax the ban on its senior officers taking part in politics. Tinder the draft ruling, senior officers who are in Division Two and above can now become ordinary245 words
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316 1964-07-29 6 SINGAPORE, July 20 DRUNEI o nci Hong Kong were today unanimously voted into the Association of Law Teachers and Schools in South-East Asia. Tnelr admission came soon after the opening session oi the Second Regional Conference on Legal Education which opened316 words
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Article43 1964-07-29 6 TAIPING, July 20. An attendant, P. Kali, 56, fell off his lurry at the 12th mile, Krian-Semanggol Road, near here and died on Saturday afternoon. The lorry w ;,s said to be negotiating a bend when the incident occurred.43 words
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Article, Illustration318 1964-07-29 7 KUALA LUMPUR, July 21. I INES of similarity linking Malaysia and Belgium were drawn by the Belgium Ambassador, Mr. Roger Malengreau, in a broadcast over Radio Malaysia to mark Belgian National Day. He compared the working of democracy in the two countries, whichKazak.—Straits Times picture. - 318 words
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232 1964-07-29 7 Kuala lumpur, July 20. —Tee Ah Kaw, 17, of Lorong Ampang today told a magistrate’s court here of how he was forced by three gangsters to steal a hub-cap from a car parked at the Malacca taxi stand at 1115232 words
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Article115 1964-07-29 7 SINGAPORE, July 21 A Ceylonese supreme court judge, Mr. Justice Tambiah. today called upon governments and other organisations to give more financial grants to foster the growth of iaw schools in Asia. ‘‘Particularly in newly-in-dependent developing countries it may be necessary for financial assistance115 words
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Article22 1964-07-29 7 KUALA LUMPUR. July 21—No new' cases of cholera were reported in the 24 hours ending at 8 am. today22 words
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293 1964-07-29 7 KUALA LUMPUR, July 21. SELANGOR State Assemblyman, Mr. V. David, today called on the State Government to introduce a crash programme to rehouse squatters in and around the Federal capital. He said that the present squatter problem in the capital had to293 words
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Article60 1964-07-29 7 PENANG, July 21 Two Hong Kong artists, Lim Kam and Robert L.Y. Lau, will hold a joint exhibition of their oil paintings at the Town Hall next week, under the auspices of the Penang Arts Council. Mr. Saw Seng Kew, the Penang MCA president, will60 words
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209 1964-07-29 7 LUMPUR July 21—Plans to ensure a better life for Malaya’s “problem” boys have been drawn up by the brothers of the Montfort Boy s’ Home at Batu Tiga, 13 miles from here. The principal, Brother Elzler, said today that under the school’s second five-year209 words
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Article24 1964-07-29 7 KUALA LUMPUR, July 21—The Young Men’s Christian Association Will hold a Guest Night at Its premises In Jalan Brickfields on July 24.24 words
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115 1964-07-29 7 Kuching, July 21. An Indonesian gang attacked a border post held by the Ist Bn., the Greenjackets, in the Bau area, south-west of Kuching, last night. The post was attacked on the night of July 18 also when the Indonesians suffered casualties. Last night’s115 words
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322 1964-07-29 8 JAIPING, July 21. A Police party, helped villagers, made the biggest haul of contraband tobacco in many years in a deep jungle jetty during the early hours of the morning of July 19. The party surprised the smugglers who were supervising the322 words
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Article50 1964-07-29 8 KUALA LUMPUR, July 21—The Methodist Afternoon School Old Unvs’ Association membership committee will launch a drive for new members next month Its secretary, Mr M Mariappan, said letters would be sent to all non-members. This would he followed up with personal approaches by committee members50 words
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270 1964-07-29 8 PENANG, July 21 oo FAR, only three overseas firms have submitted reports on two multi-million dollar water projects planned by the City Council. The Council proposes to build only one scheme to augment its water storage capacity and meet the increasing demands by270 words
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148 1964-07-29 8 IPOH, July 21. —Certain “unscrupulous” politicians are carrying on “subversive activities” in the 370-acre Tasek industrial estate here. This warning was sounded by the secretary of the Perak division of the Malayan Trades Union Congress, Mr. Kerpal Singh, at the inaugural meeting of the148 words
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Article48 1964-07-29 8 SINGAPORE, July 21 Police have detained two more youths lound distributing pamphlets tondemning the Government’s dismissal and arrest of Nanyang University students recently The two were detained at Lorong 17 and North Bridge Road So far police have detained four people for distributing these pamphlets.48 words
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Article27 1964-07-29 8 KUANTAN. July 21— The Telecommunications Department here will hold a Miss Golden Voice 1964 contest at the Rahman Talib Secondary School tomorrow at 7 p.m.27 words
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156 1964-07-29 8 SINGAPORE, July 21.—1 n response to an appeal by the Prime Minister, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. 10 Malaysian photograph ers have decided to hold a three-day photo exhibition in aid of charity The exhibition, to be held at the Teochew Building in Tank Road from156 words
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261 1964-07-29 8 KUCHING, July 21. A TEAM of senior Central Government officials arrived here last night from Kuala Lumpur to begin a weeks intensive tour of Sarawak to familiarise themselves with the State and its people and to see all aspects of industrial development and261 words
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Article186 1964-07-29 8 IPOH, July 21. The Rev. Brother Philip, 71, today celebrated his golden jubilee as a member of the Christian Brothers quietly with “a day of rest.” A former supervisor of boarders in St. Xavier's Institution. Penan# he has been with the St. Michael’? Institution. Ipoh. for the186 words
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231 1964-07-29 8 ALOR STAR, July 21. A Tergku Hamdy Ahmad, 25, eldest soil of the State’s Grand Chamberlain, Tengku Ahmad Tajuddin bin Tengku Mahmood, was married to 18-year-o!d Che Zubaidah binte Che Hussein last night. About 300 guests—lncluding the Sultan, the Sultanah, the231 words
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93 1964-07-29 8 ‘The Amorous Prawn’ —by the Players PENANG, July 21—Penang Players will present "The Amorous Prawn' at the Malayan Teachers' College from July 23 to 25. Leading roles will be played by Malcolm Dalziel as the “Prawn and Mary Calthrop as the sweetheart of an army corporal. Patrick Buxton is the93 words
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Article50 1964-07-29 8 KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 A labourer, Kim Leng Sin, 60. suffered head injuries when he ,s knocked down by a car in pang Road here today He was admitted to the O' eral Hospital where his cor. tion was reported to be not sw‘rlous.50 words
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320 1964-07-29 9 OFF: The races late flights, evening classes, etc. SINGAPORE, July 22-The day ol the Turi Club meeting was railed oh. lld a u Adult Lducation hoards e\cni„o classes were closed. leathers’ training college classes were also cancelled. KLM plane from Jak irta overdew Singapore t„r Bangkok, and a Japan Airlines320 words
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Article46 1964-07-29 9 PENANG, July 21—-The Penang George's Girls’ School Society '•'ill hold a picnic at Batu Ferrinehi on Aug. 2. Members may bring guests at 1 aeh. Those who wish to at‘°nd should contact the secretary, Miss Tan Siew Tuan before July 31.46 words
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Article2098 1964-07-29 9 by STRAITS TIMES REPORTERS Singapore, July 22 A T 6 a.m. the situation seemed under control when the curfew, which was imposed at 9.30 last night, was lifted. But tension was still In the air as thousands of workers streamed into the city and business carried2,098 words
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Article40 1964-07-29 9 PENANG. July 22—The Straits Chinese (Penang) Association will hold luncheon meetings on the 1 irat and third Saturdays of every month, starting from Aug. 1. The subscription is $3 tier head for members und their guests.40 words
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323 1964-07-29 10 SINGAPORE, July 24 The National Trades Union Congress today called upon workers in all essential services to report for duty as and when directed by the authorities. The NTUC secretarygeneral. Mr. C. V. Devan Nair, in a statement, said: “The323 words
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Article58 1964-07-29 10 KUALA LUMPUR, July 22. Thieves broke into a house in Jalan Damal here last night and stole silverware, a transistor radio and two clocks worth about $l,OOO belonging to Col C. A Langford. U S Military Attache. Entry was made by forcing open the front door58 words
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414 1964-07-29 10 KUALA TRENGGANU, July 24 JHE Government was today urged to strictly enforce the Padi Cultivators (Control of Rents and Security of Tenure) Ordinance passed in 1955 in order to improve living conditions of tenant farmers. The president of the414 words
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445 1964-07-29 10 IPOH, July 24 FJATO Liew Why Hone, chairman of the Perak branch of the Malayan Chinese Association, and a member of the State goodwill committee, said after an emergency meetirp today that the Government was now considering co-opting members from other445 words
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Article27 1964-07-29 10 SINGAPORE. July 24—A cocktall party scheduled for July 27 at the Officers’ Mess, Ist Bn„ Singapore Infantry Regiment. Ulu Pandan Camp, has been cancelled.27 words
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299 1964-07-29 10 MALAYSIA’S CASE IN PROPER PERSPECTIVE [(UALA LUMPUR, July 23. Senator Dato T. H. Tan tonight urged the Central Government to send a "powerful mission” to African and Asian countries to present Malaysia’s case in its proper perspective. He made this call In299 words
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Article31 1964-07-29 10 IPOH. July 24 —A book exhibition organised by the Language and Literature Institute in connection with the National Language month, will be held in Anderson School here tomorrow'.31 words
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117 1964-07-29 10 SINGAPORE, July 24—BriO tish service schools closed because of the curfew and the general situation in the city, will not re-open this term. A British Army statement said today they would remain closed until the next term begins on Sept 16 All teachers are117 words
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Article, Illustration337 1964-07-29 11 SINGAPORE, July 23. THE Acting Minister for Information and Broadcasting Inc h e Mohammed Khir Johari, this morning conferred with security chiefs, and reviewed the situation here in the past 24 hours at the operations room in Pearl's Hill. The one-hour meeting,337 words
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90 1964-07-29 11 SEREMBAN. July 23. The threatened strike by more than 500 workers of Middleton Estate. Bahau. has been averted following intervention of the Industrial Relations Officer Mr. S Narayanan, of the Labour Department here. Ihe strike was to nave oegun tomorrow over the dismissal90 words
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Article28 1964-07-29 11 KUALA LUMPUR. July 24.—The Lions Club here will treat 101 children of the Pure Life Society orphanage to an outing at Morib on July 26.28 words
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96 1964-07-29 11 I{IKIT mertaiam July 23. A villager Oiir Swee Kooi doa piece of land to lu,i, d a surau in Kamf’oriq Mangels. about '“'uht miles from here \nd yesterday the S|,ra a costing 53.000 was declared open b> the nukii Mertajam District 'Mficer96 words
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471 1964-07-29 11 THEY PONT WANT TO BE MOVED IPOH, July 23 r rHE 2,000 people of 4- Papan, eight miles from here, squatting on a $2O million tinfield, today held a protest meeting against the State Government’s decision to give the town over to471 words
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317 1964-07-29 11 SINGAPORE, July 23. BRITISH Army authorities today leiterated that u no British troops were involved in maintaining law and order in the island’s disturbances. A British Army spokesman said today: “Assistance to Malaysian security forces here will only317 words
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123 1964-07-29 11 Kuala lumpur, July 24. The Government announced today that from Jan. 1 next year these stamps will be invalid for postage and revenue: Pictorial stamps bearing the portrait of Sultan Badlishah of Kedah—black, one cent; orange, two cents; brown, four cents; bright purple, five cents;123 words
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Article59 1964-07-29 11 SINGAPORE, July 24.—A police L/Cpl. died In the General Hospital here this evening from injuries suflered after his motor cycle skidded along Nicholl Highway while he was on his way to report for duty at Hill Street police sta tion. A constable who was his pillion59 words
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112 1964-07-29 11 JJENANG, July 23.—Thean Kuet Cheong, 17, accused of posing as a Scoutmaster and cheating a salesman. was granted a conditional discharge yesterday when the complainant failed to appear In court. At the hearing yesterday Woman Inspector Chandramal, who prosecuted, told the second magistrate, Mr112 words
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278 1964-07-29 12 TENGKU’S REPLY TO QUESTIONS KUALA LUMPUR, July, 22 MALAYAN I SAT lON in commarce and industry must not be carried out at the risk of efficiency and good management, Tengku Abdul Rahman said in a statement presented to the Senate today. More Malaysian executives,278 words
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159 1964-07-29 12 Kuala lumpur, July 22. The Government Is considering the reorganisation of estate hospitals, the Health Minister. Inche Bahaman bin Samsuddin. told the Senate today. He was replying to a question by Senator 8P S Nathan No decision, however, had been taken as to159 words
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228 1964-07-29 12 IPOH, July, 22 T h e A former managing director of a ••mushroom” insurance company, Lau Ah Lim, 38. told his public examination here today that he incurred debts totalling about $55,000 by buying cars for his insurance company employees. Lau,228 words
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Article44 1964-07-29 12 SINGAPORE. July 22—The Singapore Medical Association wishes to inform its members that curfew passes are available at their nearest police station or preferably. at the Central Police station Doctors may display the Red Cross on their cars during the emergency.44 words
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426 1964-07-29 12 KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 'JpHE 105 pioneer companies in Malaya have called up capital totalling $158,472,892, the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Lim Svvee Aun, said today. Forty-eight companies, which are joint ventures, lead with a total subscribed426 words
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134 1964-07-29 12 PENANG, July, 22. THE State Government is to be asked to start lowcost housing schemes for Malays in the city. A resolution to this effect was adopted at a meeting of the Penang Umno youth executive committee last night. Inche134 words
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Article71 1964-07-29 12 KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 —Lai Kim Chee, 30. of Batu Lane, who pleaded guilty to stealing a purse containing about $6 was sentenced to nine months’ jail and ont year’s police supervision by a magistrate court today. Lai stole the purse belonging to Yahaya bin71 words
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Article46 1964-07-29 12 KUALA LUMPUR, July 22.—'The Malayan Estate Owners’ Association will hold a dinner at Kun; Leng Restaurant in Pudu Road, here, on Friday at 8 p.m in honour of members who were recen’l.v honoured by the Yang di-Per-tuan Agong on the occasion of hi birthday.46 words
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465 1964-07-29 13 KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 THE Minister of Home Affairs, Dato Dr. 1 Ismail bin Dato Abdul Rahman, is to be asked at tomorrow's meeting of the Senate whether he is aware of the “frustration and resentment” among some inspectors and the rank and465 words
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121 1964-07-29 13 ftENTONG, July 21—Nearly 2,000 temporary occupation licence holders here are being Aned for overstaying on Government land allotted them. The Ane Is $1 for every year of "over-extension.” Some people have to pay $l5. Originally the Ane was $1 for every square foot121 words
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172 1964-07-29 13 PENANG, July 21.—A joint council of action comprising representatives of all unions catering for Division Four Government employees in Penang and Province Wellesley is to be set up here. A decision to establish the council was taken at a meeting held in172 words
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Article147 1964-07-29 13 PARIT, July 21. 4 FAMILY of eight lost all their belongings and life savings yesterday afternoon when their house at Kampong Tua, Blanja Kiri, three miles from here, was destroyed by fire. Yeop Ahmad bln Ismail, 50, a tapper, his wife, Sallmah nlnte Mat Daud,147 words
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Article41 1964-07-29 13 SINGAPORE, July 21—An emergency committee meeting of the Industrial Workers’ Union of Singapore scheduled to be held today to decide whether 300 workers of a piling firm, K. K. Mohamed Abdullah. should go on strike, has been postponed.41 words
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Article37 1964-07-29 13 PENANG, Jply 21. Mr. G. Periasamy has been re-elected president of the Penang and Province Wellesley Indian Film Society. The vice-president is Mr. C. Jaswantlal, secretary Mr. K. Kandiah, and treasurer Mr. M Sundram.37 words
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133 1964-07-29 13 SINGAPORE, July 21.—Lee Mon Cher, the wife of a seama, Tan Chi Forn, who applied for a divorce on the grounds of her husband’s desertion, was granted a decree nisi by Mr. Justice Chua in the High Court yesterday The decree Is to be made133 words
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Article299 1964-07-29 13 SINGAPORE, July 21. k Indonesian saboteurs this morning made a second bid to blow up the Merdeka Bridge hut failed. No one was reported injured. t wo plastic bombs were used—one on top and the 1 thrr below the bridge at the pme spot in an299 words
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Article66 1964-07-29 13 PENANG. July 21. The headman ot mukim Jalan Hatln. Inche Norsah bin Mydinsa, died suddenly today at the age of 78. Inche Norsah suffered a stroke at the home of his nephew. Inche Yusoff Latiff. the Penang Umno division secretary, in Seremban Lane. His66 words
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255 1964-07-29 13 KUALA LUMPUR, July 21. NEUTRALISATION of Vietnam will give the Communists the chance to achieve by peaceful means what they cannot obtain by force, the Charge d’Affaires of South Vietnam, Mr. Tran Kim Phuong, declared last night. “For us to accept neutralisation would255 words
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Article111 1964-07-29 13 IPOH, July 21—Land hunger, which is common in other parts of Malaysia, is unheard of in Sabah, the State’s Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Inche Mohameti Said bln Keruak, disclosed here today. Inche Mohained Said said that Sabah, however, had its own land schemes111 words
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Article50 1964-07-29 13 PENANO, July 21—The curfew in Bukit Mertajam has been further cut by one hour. The police today announced the new curfew period would be from midnight until 5 am This would be enforced for tonight and tomorrow night. The position would be reviewed on July 23.50 words
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417 1964-07-29 14 SINGAPORE July 21. THE Yang di-Pertuan Negara, Tun Yusof bin Ishak, today called on Muslims in the State to be “patient, forbearing and industrious” and adjust themselves to the changes taking place around them. He also called on them to work towards a417 words
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Article, Illustration139 1964-07-29 14 Kuala lumpur. July 21— The new Indian High Commissioner to Malaysia. Mr. Mustafa Kamil Kidwai (above), will arrive here on July 27 to take up his apoointment. He will be accompanied by Mrs. Kidwai. He succeeds Mr. Y. K. Purl who139 words
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Article98 1964-07-29 14 KUALA LUMPUR, July 21— Thieves today broke open a glass showcase In the offices of the International Office Equipment Co and the United Trading Co. In Pudu Road here and escaped with two typewriters worth more than $l,lOO They smashed the glass showcase and escaped with the98 words
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326 1964-07-29 14 Malaysian police are extremely efficient,’ says FBI visitor ¥POH, July 21. A veteran of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation )FBI) today described the Royal Malaysian Police in two words: “Extremely efficient.” This compliment for the nolice came from Mr. Julius Mattson, the FBI representative in Tokyo, who is on326 words
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Article, Illustration326 1964-07-29 14 Midwives form union to fight for ‘better deal KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 MIDWIYES’ union, representing more than 4,000 midwives throughout the country, was formed here today. The union,, the first ot its kind, will organise all the midwives working in hospitals and remote medical and health clinics in the country326 words
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Article84 1964-07-29 14 Kuala lumpur, July 21 Thirty-four men of the Royal Australian Air Force, including eight pilots, have left for South Vietnam to fly and maintain three Caribou transport aircraft as part of Australia’s increased defence assistance. An Australian High Commission statement here today said84 words
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153 1964-07-29 14 MUAR, July 21. The Johore State Government has provided the Muar Town Council with seven acres of land in the town for the pro'osed $500,000 Ibrahim Park. Town Council oresidert, Inche Mohamed Said bin Mohamed Tahir, said the plans for153 words
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261 1964-07-29 15 DENANG, July, 20.—An r assistant manager of a local firm suggested ir. the Second Magistrate’s Court today that jealousy could be the motive for an assault on him by six men. one of whom was armed with a knuckle-duster. "I had come from261 words
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Article42 1964-07-29 15 MUAR. July 20. The Muar n Council will provide a 'ice-year scholarship for a Muar i, lc 7 nt to study technology In k Th Lum Pur next year. ‘he scholarship is expected to the council about $4,00042 words
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410 1964-07-29 15 NO WATER LIGHTING ROADS OR DRAINS... TAIPING, July 20. 1/ AMPONG Kamunting Bahru, which sprang a up just seven months ago on the outskirts of this town, is a village of 1,500 disappointed people. Their disappointment lies in the fact that though410 words
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Article, Illustration270 1964-07-29 15 SINGAPORE, July 20. l\I R Choo Kok Leong, 54, brother-in-law of the late Dato Loke Wan Tho, has been elected chairman of Cathay Organisation. His position as head of the film organisation was confirmed at a recent board meeting. Mr. Heah Hock270 words
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Article45 1964-07-29 15 SINGAPORE. July 20. The Minister for Education. Mr. Ong Pang Boon. Will open the Queenstown Secondary Technical School’s four-day science and technical exhibition on Wednesday. The exhibition is being held in conjunction with the seventh annual speech and prize-giving day.45 words
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Article48 1964-07-29 15 PENANG, July 20.—A total of 1,205 Malaysian pilgrims are scheduled to arrive here tomorrow by the Kuala Lumpur which is making its final Journey from Mecca this season Of the new hajls, 777 will disembark at Penang, the others at Port Swettenham and Singapore.48 words
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358 1964-07-29 15 LUMPUR, July 20. —Mr. Justice Ong today sentenced a mason to 10 years’ jail for robbery and imposed a six-year jail term on an accomplice, a painter. He told both of them: “That should keep you out of circulation for some time.”358 words
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Article69 1964-07-29 15 IPOH, July 20. A call to the Federal Government to revise the present labour laws “to suit modern times” was made by Mr. V David, general secretary of the Transport Workers’ Union here yesterday. Speaking at the annual meeting of the Perak branch of the union69 words
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220 1964-07-29 15 ALOR STAR, July 20 B/ EDAH and Perils police who last year launched an allout war against firearms trafficking on the Malayan-Thai border have so far seized a total of 19 pistols, six shotguns and a quantity of ammunition. The Kedah-Perlis CID chief220 words
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434 1964-07-29 16 Umno to Lee: We’re fighting you —not Chinese SINGAPORE, July 20. 'J'HE 23-man Singapore Umno action committee, which claims to speak for all Singapore Malays, today called on the Prime Minister, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, to use his time curbing the secret society menace instead of splitting their community. The434 words
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132 1964-07-29 16 OUKIT MERTAJAM--33 July 2C. The Sessions Court President, Mr. B. T. H. Lee, issued a warrant for the arrest c:' a Kulirn health inspector, Abdul Hamid bin Ahmad, who failed to Urn up in court today to answer a cheating charge. Hamid’s bailor.132 words
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Article74 1964-07-29 16 pENANG, July 20.—The Penang ni Umno division's newly-elected youth leader, Inche Jaldin bin oanusi. today outlined a threepoint programme for the coming year. CLOSER friendship Ull derstanding among youths ai the various races; PROMOTE closer ties among and° Uth and organisations: STRIVE to enhance the economic74 words
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Article27 1964-07-29 16 JOHORE BAHRU. July 20 The Chief Medical and Health Officer. Johore. Dr Abdullah bln Ahmad today disclosed that Kota district Is no longer a cholera-in-fected area27 words
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408 1964-07-29 16 OINGAPORE, July 20. The Malaysian Minister for Home Affairs, Dato (Dr.) Ismail bin. Dato Abdul Rahman, said here tonight; “I don’t think we have to worry about the future. Our case is i ight. i don’t see how* we can lose in408 words
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Article42 1964-07-29 16 IPOH. July 20. —Raja Samsudin bln Raja Mahmood. a postal clerk in Parit Buntar, was declared a bankrupt on his own application in the High Court here today ov Mr Justice All bin Hassan. He has debts totallying $6,000.42 words
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272 1964-07-29 16 KUALA LUMPUR, July 19. final round of talks is being held between the Central Government and a seven-man committee of the Motor Trade Association here on plans for setting up multi-million-dollar Italian car and scooter assembly plants in Malaysia. This272 words
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87 1964-07-29 16 CEREMBAN, July 20. Fifteen primary schools will take part in the traffic games organised by the Seremban Rotary Ciub on July 24th and 25th. A ciub spokesman said: “The purpose of the games is to instil road saftey sense in the children". The traffic87 words
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Article58 1964-07-29 16 SEREMBAN. July 20.—The proprietor of a shop in Loop Road. Lim Geok Sin. 50. was injured <ightly on the arm with a knife when three robbers entered his shoo at 3 a m today. Ihe robbers took away $3OO itash and cigarettes and Jewellery >alurd58 words
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Article33 1964-07-29 16 IPOH. July 20.—A tapper. Son? lui Km. 30 was lineu $5OO or three months’ jail, here today f.'r acting as a bookmaker at the Winner Hotel on March 24 last vear.33 words
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Article233 1964-07-29 16 SINGAPORE, July 20 TWO divorce petitions both on alleged A grounds of desertion were dismissed by Mr Justice Chua in the Singapore High Court today. A tailor, Woo Wah Hai, who asked for a dissolution of his marriage to Ooi Ah Geok. whom he married233 words
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Article424 1964-07-29 17 And community leaders in various parts of S'pore set out to form goodwill committees SINGAPORE, July 23. THE Commissioner of Police, Mr. John Le Cain, announced today that as from tomorrow the curfew will be lifted from 5.30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and again in the afternoon from424 words
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Article35 1964-07-29 17 SINGAPORE, July 23 The official casualty figures announced this evening were: 19 dead s inre the disturbances started and 192 injured. More than 1.130 curfew breakers have been arrested.35 words
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Article, Illustration150 1964-07-29 17 RAZAK REPORTS TO CABINET ON SINGAPORE SITUATION SINGAPORE, July 23. AH Muslims are advised to pray in their own homes tomorrow and that they are not obliged to go to mosques for mass prayers in view of the situation in Singapore. A joint statement150 words
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84 1964-07-29 17 Bukit mertajam, July 23—The five-hour curfew In Bukit Mertajam will again be on tonight from midnight to 5 a.m. “This will probably be the last curfew If there is no incident tonight/’ the Bukit Mertajam District Officer. Inche Ahmad bln Harun, told the Straits Times84 words
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Article28 1964-07-29 17 KUALA LUMPUR. July 23 The Internal Security (Amendment) Bill, under which students seeking higher education must be screened, was passed by the Senate today.28 words
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181 1964-07-29 17 I(UALA LUMPUR, July 23. Restrictions in Singapore will have to be “tightened” if the situation there does not return to normal soon, the acting Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak, said today. He was talking to reporters after he had made a full181 words
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77 1964-07-29 17 TAIPING, July 23 A newspaper correspondent Hied a civil claim in the Sessions Court yesterday against his employers. Malayan Times Press Ltd., for arrears of pay and allowances Mr. Lucian Peter is claiming $1,043.92 due to him between October last year and July as77 words
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Article73 1964-07-29 17 SINGAPORE, July 23—The president of the Indian Chamber of Commerce. Mr K. M Abdul Razak, today appealed to all communities to co-operate with the Government to restore peace and order here. “We are now engaged In building our young nation and there are bound to be73 words
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201 1964-07-29 17 SINGAPORE, July 23. About 1,000 men cf the 10th Bn., the Territorial Army (Singapore Volunteer Reserve), reported for duty today. The volunteers answered the Government’s emergency “call-up,” which was flashed over TV and radio throughout last night and early today. By201 words
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107 1964-07-29 17 Kuala lumpur, July 23 —lnche Abdul Majid bin Othman, 3.9. the Public Relations Oilicer of the Ministry of Education, will leave for Tokyo on Aug. 2 to assume his new post as Press Attache at the Malaysian Embassy. A Chinese as well107 words
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Article31 1964-07-29 17 KLANG, July 23 The Klang 'irani h of the Malaysian Indian Congress will hold ;ts annual meeting on July 26 at the Indian Community Hall here at 3 p.m.31 words
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Article95 1964-07-29 17 SUNGEI PATANI, July 23 The Sungei Patani branch of the Malaysian Indian Congress gave a tea party in the Gandhi Memorial Hall here today in honour of six Alliance men who were successful In the elections and a Senator. The guests of honour were the Mentri95 words
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288 1964-07-29 18 Kuala lumpur, July, 22—Mr. Justice Ong said in the High Court today that he could hardly expect a man who was being attacked to fold his arms and suffer pain until his life was in danger. He made the comment Just288 words
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166 1964-07-29 18 Kuala lumpur, July 22. A handy durian opener will be made public on Saturday morning by the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Inche Mohamed Khir Johari. “This is indeed a surprise. one that few people have given serious thought to,'* he said166 words
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Article110 1964-07-29 18 MALACCA, July 22—Mr. Tay Guan Soon, of Tanjong Kling. six miles from here, called the Straits rimes office today to explain he was not the Socialist Front member. Tay Guan Soon, also of Tanjong Kling, wtio was detained by the police during the weekend110 words
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430 1964-07-29 18 ITU ALA LUMPUR. July 22Closlng quotations at the Stock Exchange here were as follows: INDUSTRIES and PROPERTIES: Central Properties tl B. $1.05 8; City Development 40 cents B. 61 cents S; Dunlop $1.92 8; Eastern Smelting $3.98 8; Esso $2 28 8; P N430 words
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Article, Illustration104 1964-07-29 18 A FORMER tapper, Inche Ya’acob bin Samad. 18, who joined International Computers and Tabulators Ltd. in Kuala Lumpur last year as an office boy, is now a trainee field engineer with the company. After obtaining his Lower Certificate of Education from the K&jang104 words
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119 1964-07-29 18 J£UALA LUMPUR. July 22The Malayslan-Amertcan commission on educational exchange today announced that a limited number of scholarships and travel grants to American universities were available for the academic year beginning in September next year. The scholarships are for one year and tor postgraduate study. To119 words
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320 1964-07-29 18 ‘Maximum sentences* SINGAPORE, July 22. 'J'WO youths were sentenced today to one year’s jail by a magistrates court in connection with yesterday’s clashes. Ang Bok Chlng and Philip Tan, who pleaded guilty to rioting charges, were given the maximum sentence by the magistrate,320 words
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Article23 1964-07-29 18 KUALA LUMPUR. July 22—Tenders have been called for the construction of a 60,000-gallon reservoir and pump-house at Batu Arang, Ulu Selangor.23 words
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166 1964-07-29 18 Kuala lumpur, July, 22—Television Malaysia will progressively increase the quality and variety of its programmes as it gets more staff, the Senate was told today in a written statement by the Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Inche Senu bin Abdul Rahman. Inche Senu,166 words
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265 1964-07-29 18 JPOH, July 22—A trade union leader’s allegation that certain “unscrupulous politicians” were carrying on “subversive activities” in the Tasek industrial estate was today described by the Ipoh Municipal President. Mr. S P. Seenivasagam. as “absolutely groundless so far as l know.” Mr Seenivasagam said: “As the265 words
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Article, Illustration696 1964-07-29 19 Law is extended for another five years I/UALA LUMPUR, a July 23 The Senate today approved the Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) (Amendment) Bill which extends the law for another five years. The Bill gives the Singapore Government special powers to deal696 words
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400 1964-07-29 19 KUALA LUMPUR, July 23. BY 38 vote? to one, the Senate today approved the Constitution (Amendment) Bill which raised a storm before it was passed in the House of Representatives recently. The Senate debate on this BUI which began400 words
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339 1964-07-29 19 SINGAPORE, July 23. —The Singapore Government today advanced the second term school vacation for some 450,000 children in the State by one week in view of the trouble situation. Instead of starting their vacation on July 31, the Ministry of Education announced that the339 words
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175 1964-07-29 19 JfUALA LUMPUR. July 23. Nine new cases of cholera —one in Kelantan two in Trengganu and six in Pahang—were admitted into hospitals in the last 24 hours ending at 8 a.m. today. This brings the number of cases admitted Into hospitals in175 words
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Article248 1964-07-29 19 Kuala lumpur, July 23 The Malayan Planting Industries Employers' Association and the National Union of Plantation Workers are to sign a wage agreement providing for a guaranteed minimum wage of $2.55 a day for 200.000 workers on 550 estates on July 27.248 words
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Article471 1964-07-29 20 rE price of Straits tin In Penang yesterday rose $7.50 a picul to $637.875. No estimate of th§ offering was available. This follows the recovery on the London metal exchange on Thursday. The 15th meeting of the I.T.C. In London was expected to and late471 words
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Article25 1964-07-29 20 July 24. MALAYAN RUBBER PRICES: 661 cents <down one-eighth of a eent). r TIN: $637.87i a picul (up $7.50). Estimated unofficial offering: Unstated.25 words
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Article32 1964-07-29 20 PARIT BUNTAR July 22—The District Officer, Khan Dato Mohamed bln Ibrahim, will open a civics course lor 60 Chinese leaders at the Tanjong PiandUna community hall at 3 did tomorrow.32 words
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1702 1964-07-29 20 By Our Market Correspondent DUSINESS on the Malayan Stock Exchange u last week was dominated by the troubles in Singapore, confusion and difficulties of organisation and communication being added to reluctance to trade and a disposition to await the return of normal conditions. The1,702 words
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Article36 1964-07-29 20 ON the free exchange market In Hong Kong yesterday the U.B. dollar waa quoted at 6.741 for TT and 6.73! for cash. Sterling was quoted at 16.98 and one tael af gold at 2491.36 words
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Article252 1964-07-29 20 August first s/ad* rubber ataaad at S R.R». In Kuala Lumpur yesterday St SSt cent* per lb dowa one sight of a ©ent on Thursday closing level for the poaitlon. The tone was very quiet. ft.A.S. and F.M.R.I. slating prices in cent* par lb. yesterday: INT. i N252 words
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Article109 1964-07-29 20 MELBOURNE. Fri. —Th* easing iT1 trend of industrial* Blackened today. Palls outnumbered rise; but leaders were steadier. Most oils firmed white base metal* were mostly lower. North Broken Hills dropped 1/- to 41/3. Ampo) Exploration up 6d. 22/6 and A.O.O. up 9d. 40/-. Loans were steady. c.ILA 37'Mount109 words
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Article33 1964-07-29 20 KUBBER TIN (per lb) (per picul l lull *0 68: cU 4648 00 21.. $841.62: 22 66 Ids $636.75 23 66* els 5630 3?) 24 (58 1 rln $637,871 25 $634.2533 words
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Article50 1964-07-29 20 KUALA LUMPUR, July 24.— The High Commissioner-designate tor India, Mr. Mustafa Kamil Kidv »i and Mrs. Kidwal, will arrive here by air from Singapore at 8 26 o.m. on Sunday They were originally scheduled to arrive here at 7 20 a m on Monday by train50 words
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Article36 1964-07-29 20 PENANQ, July 23. The Chief Minister. Upto Wong Pow Nee. a ill declare open the new But" 1 worth branch of Chung Kina B ink at Baggn Luar Road at m on Saturday.36 words
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