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Title Section42 1965-04-14 1 The Straits Budget 13APRI%5 THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES MALAYA S NATIONAL NfWtPAMt REGISTERED AT THE G.R.O. U K. AS A NEWSRARER SERIES 552. if KUALA LUMPUR, APRIL 14, 1945 Price 40 Cents (Malaya) or 1 Shilling. KDN 1102 101242 words
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Article155 1965-04-14 2 O. C. L - O. C. L. Ipoh I WRITE on the lnade1 quacy of simple equipment in the District Hospital. Ipoh. I had a relative who was admitted as a suspected polio case in the third class ward. When I visited him one day last week he155 words
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Article57 1965-04-14 2 T. C. YUAN - T. C. YUAN Singapore VJOEKARNO is going about the "liberation of the people of Malaysia" in a curious way. The Bennett Estate bomb, which killed two vShopkeepers, has been followed by the MacDonald House bomb, which caused the death of three innocent workers. These outrages suggest that Soekarno wants57 words
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Article76 1965-04-14 2 LIM KIM KEE - LIM KIM KEE Petaling Jaya. QARBAOE has been collected from various parts of Kuala Lumpur to All a disused mining pool near the 8etapak High School. But the stuff is just lying there. Flies are breeding at an alarming rate. They infest the tuckshop, the classrooms, the dormitory76 words
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Article64 1965-04-14 2 CHAI KAI WOOl - CHAI KAI WOOl Teluk Anson '['HE roads in Teluk Anson, except for a few in the town centre, are in a deplorable state. Some have potholes two feet in diameter, and many are impassable when it rains. I have complained repeatedly to our town councillors, but they64 words
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Article545 1965-04-14 2 O. R O’NEILL - O. R O’NEILL Kuala Rompin 11 AM sure thousands of travellers using the new East Coast route would appreciate your publicising the conditions prevailing at the ferry crossings of Endau and Pekan. During the last three years not less than seven major bridge projects545 words
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Article112 1965-04-14 2 HOMELESS - HOMELESS Singapore \\7HILE the Malayan Government Officers’ Co-operative Housing Society is now In a position to make "home ownership an immediate prospect for thousands of civil servants," as pointed out in your leader of April i; its counterpart In Singapore is said to have abandoned a very112 words
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Article272 1965-04-14 2 L. PANZHURST; A.K. LEAU; HISHAM ABDULLAH - L. PANZHURST Bombay A.K. LEAU Kuala Piiah HISHAM ABDULLAH S*. Patani I MUST acquaint you 1 with what, to us, seems a ridiculous situation that arose during our vessel’s short visit to SingaK pore. It results from an obviously obsolete regulation that forbids Iron Curtain272 words
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Article198 1965-04-14 2 RATIONAL - RATIONAL Iftfljga pore rE Ministry of Cult. should be extra car. rul in putting up t grammes of good ta TV viewers a majority of whom are eb dren and teenagers. television p gramme that I feel serves censure is “Burk. s Law supposed to198 words
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Article83 1965-04-14 2 B WEF - B WEF .^Singapore- UAVING decided t 1 sign from the Nation Library. I asked for the refund of my deposit grinning librarian told then Library had no money, and advised r to phone before I cald again. -<;■ I have just done so. and been told again that83 words
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Article114 1965-04-14 2 K. M SUNDRY - K. M SUNDRY Singapore Anewsfllm on the visit of the Indian Minister for Food and Agriculture, Mr. C. Subramaniam, over Television Maaysia (Singapura) after the 9 p.m. news started off with ‘'The Indian community in Singapore entertained its Minister for Food and Agriculture. Mr. Subramaniam to114 words
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Article553 1965-04-14 3 —Straits Times, April 5 Only four months ago the Americans were re-appraising their commitment to Vietnam. They appeared to be seriously considering the withdrawal of direct assistance, believing that political stability was impossible as long as the military junta under General Khanh was unwilling to restore any—Straits Times, April 5 - 553 words
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Article261 1965-04-14 3 —Straits Times, April 5 The University of Malaya’s move to set up its own territorial army unit has progressed rapidly since Dato Oppenheim’s announcement in February. Much organisational work has been completed, a group of staff members has attended a military training course, and today a hatch of—Straits Times, April 5 - 261 words
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Article671 1965-04-14 3 —Straits Times, April 6 From the little that is known of the proceedings of the United Nations tin conference the question of floor and ceiling prices is the single difficult issue. Indonesian withdrawal from the agreement has disconcerted no-one (Jakarta has said it will “negotiate privately” with—Straits Times, April 6 - 671 words
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Article547 1965-04-14 3 —Straits Times, April 7 Throughout his second African tour Tun Kazak has found welcome support for Malaysian participation in the Afro-Asian conference in Algiers. Probably Indonesia's strong objections have been helpful. Malaysia is both Asian and independent, the first being a matter of geography and the second—Straits Times, April 7 - 547 words
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Article678 1965-04-14 3 —Straits Times, April 8 The plaudits of international bankers and economic experts may not be much of a salve to injured British taxpayers, but it is evidence that Mr. Callaghan’s budget is likely to achieve what the Chancellor set out to do. Quite as important as—Straits Times, April 8 - 678 words
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Article707 1965-04-14 4 —Straits Times, April 9 In a statesmanlike gesture, President Johnson has announced that America is ready to take part in “unconditional discussions” directed towards a peaceful settlement of the Vietnam war. The offer bears out American assurances that the purpose of the air strikes ,ogainst North Vietnam—Straits Times, April 9 - 707 words
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Article576 1965-04-14 4 »vcinij —Straits Times, April lfl Indonesia’s Foreign Minister made a quite unexpected, and welcome, statement in Colombo on his way to Mecca. There were “much better hopes now of an eventual conference to resolve the Malaysian problem than ever before.” Dr. Subandrio felt that “all parties were now——— »vcinij —Straits Times, April lfl - 576 words
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Article405 1965-04-14 4 —Straits Times, April !fl After more than a deca* struggling through the mud 4 Indo-Chinese politics, the Me. kong River scheme shows sift of reaching firmer ground President Johnson's offer 4 $1,000 million (U.S.) fa South-East Asian develop, ment if peace can be achieved in South Vietnam mentions—Straits Times, April !fl - 405 words
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Article, Illustration392 1965-04-14 5 PREM KUMAR - by I PREM KUMAR: KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 DETALING J A Y A residents were today confused over the new traffic arrangements at the “death-trap” junctions at Jalan Gasing and Jalan Timor on the Federal Highway. The arrangements, which include a twophase lighting system392 words
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116 1965-04-14 5 UPI SANDAKAN, Apr. 4.—The Sandakan Contractors’ Association will hold a meeting soon to decide how many skilled labourers should be recruited from Singapore and Malaya for Sandakan’s needs. A delegation of contractors visited Malaya and Singapore last month to explore the possibility of— UPI - 116 words
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160 1965-04-14 5 LUMPUR, Apr. 4. —Pandemonium broke out in the Kuala Lumpur airport this evening when sudden torrential rain sent a crowd of over 3,000 scurrying for shelter. The crowd which had gathered to bid farewell to Mecca pilgrims scampered into the airport terminal building. Old160 words
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Article48 1965-04-14 5 PENANG, Apr, 4 —There will be no procession when local Buddhists celebrate Wesak Day on May 15. This is the first time that the procession is not being held since Wesak Day was declared a public holiday in the State about 15 years ago.48 words
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275 1965-04-14 5 TANGKAK, April 4. THE Minister of Education, Inche Mohamed Khir Johari, said today that the non-Malays had begun to realise the importance of the national language as the cornerstone of the nation’s education policy. Speaking at the opening of a new building275 words
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Article42 1965-04-14 5 SINGAPORE. Apr. 4 Miss Gladys M- Gebbie, training organiser in the New Zealand National Council of the Girls’ Life Brigade, is expected here for an 11-day visit on April 10 to train local leaders for youth services among girls.42 words
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157 1965-04-14 5 SINGAPORE, Apr. 4—Oddson favourite Moviegoer, who caused a sensation when he trailed in the Singapore Derby today soon after the start of the race, suffered a “severe injury” to his back, a veterinary examination showed. Moviegoer, owned by Shaw Stable, carried 7,454 win157 words
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Article21 1965-04-14 5 SINGAPORE, Apr. 4 Mr. Milton Tan was elected president, of the Old RafTlesian's Association at its annual meeting.21 words
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Article97 1965-04-14 5 PENANG, April 5 A CHANGE in Governt ment policy on the extension of stay in Penang for foreign students has affected enrolment in Penang Adult Education Association classes. “We used to have more than 100 Thai students every year attending our afternoon classes," says the97 words
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507 1965-04-14 6 They are going round undermining defence plans KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 rpENGKU Abdul Rahman today warned anti-national elements against attempts to obstruct or sabotage the Government's security and defence measures. "The Government is seriously considering strong measures against these people. We will soon507 words
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116 1965-04-14 6 KUALA LUMPUR, 1Y April 6. —The Minister of Agriculture and Co-operatives, Ha J i Ghazali Jawi, leaves for Thailand on April 19 to get a first-hand knowledge of the trawler fishing industry there. He will be accompanied by the Director of Fisheries, Mr.116 words
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Article51 1965-04-14 6 KUALA TRENGGANU, April 6 A taxi-driver, All bin Mahmud, 26. was charged in the magistrate's court here today with raping a 16-ycsir-old housewife. The offence was alleged to have oeen committed at Kam pong Kuhang Patah, four miles from here, on March 24. Bail was51 words
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138 1965-04-14 6 ITUCHING, April 6. The Sarawak Shell Oil Company plans to spend about $7 million on drilling operations this year and another $6 million on a survey of the Borneo coast in collaboration with Brunei Shell Co. A Shell spokesman said today that two138 words
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Article40 1965-04-14 6 PENANG, April 6—Lim Kwang Chuan, 37, was today fined $5,000 or six months Jail In default for attempting to defraud the Government of $1,295 duty on 30 cases of liquor on April 8 last year. H« pleaded guiltv.40 words
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200 1965-04-14 6 IPOH, April 6. The A Perak Chinese Chamber of Commerce wants the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce to stick to its claim of $lBO million “blood debt” from the Japanese Govertf r ment. This was one of three resolutions adopted at a special closed200 words
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235 1965-04-14 6 KUALA LI’MPIR, April 6.—Japan is adopting a cautious attitude in the Malay-sia-Indonesia dispute in view of Thailand's recent unsuccessful attempt. “In view of this, our Primt Minister, Mr. E. Sato, has decided not to send a representative to KuaU Lumpur or Jakarta to arrange for235 words
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238 1965-04-14 7 SINGAPORE, April 7. i BDUL Haleem, 27, graduate teacher who had been granted an absolute discharge in a magistrate’s court on a charge of using criminal force on a 31-year-old bar waitress with intent to outrage her modesty, was fined238 words
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120 1965-04-14 7 K UA Jr A l UMPUR, April 7— M K are bein S flnalisl )y th e Ministry of Comcruite9iantd i ndustry t0 re fl 11 2 trade commission- s to be posted to import<tnt centres overseas. Minister, Dr. Lim evervthw 11 said120 words
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Article76 1965-04-14 7 Kuala lumpur, April 7 Thieves stole 75 clocks worth $1,450 from a van parked in Jalan Alor here last night. Mr. Wong Seong Chee, manager of Woo Hing and Co., said today that he parked the van In front of his house yesterday. This morning76 words
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186 1965-04-14 7 Lee’ s tour abroad was only to boost PAP kUALA LUMPUR, April 7. —The political secretary to the Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Syed Kechik bin Syed Mohamed, today described Mr. Lee Kuan Yew’s tour of Australia and New Zealand as an effort to strengthen the PAP. In a television186 words
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119 1965-04-14 7 SINGAPORE, April 7—A Japan Air Lines flight bound for Singapore from Tokyo was cancelled today because of a strike by its crew. The action followed a breakdown in wage talks between the airline management and the 400strong JAL crew union. Only the crew flying119 words
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Article245 1965-04-14 7 KOTA BHARU, April 6 rpHE Sultan of Kelan- tan will open the $5 million bridge over the Kelantan River on April 17. The 2,980 ft. bridge is named the Sultan Yahya Putra Bridge in his honour. An elaborate programme has been drawn up for the245 words
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Article22 1965-04-14 7 RAUB. April 7 World Health Week scheduled to begin here today will now be held from May 7 to 1322 words
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Article, Illustration403 1965-04-14 7 KUALA LUMPUR, AprH 7 rpHE Minister of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Lim Swee Aun, will meet the Singapore Finance Minister, Dr. Goh Keng Swee, tomorrow to settle the differences between the two Governments over the question of cotton goods export quotas to Britain. Dr. Goh will fly403 words
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315 1965-04-14 8 KUALA LUMPUR, April 8. PRESIDENT Soekarno has admitted he is "seriously concerned" about the effects of Radio Malaysia broadcasts on the Indonesian people, said the Director of Radio Malaysia, Inche Dol Ramli, today. “He said that this was one of the biggest setbacks315 words
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Article28 1965-04-14 8 KUALA LUMPUR, April 2. Thieves broke into a contractor’s More at Ukay Heights on April 6 »>ight and got away with $2,000 worth of building material.28 words
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113 1965-04-14 8 SINGAPORE, April B—The Barisan Sosialis today protested against the latest Emergency Regulations announced on Tuesday. The regulations empower the Government to take strong measures against anti-national elements who attempt to obstruct people from registering for National Service, and who urge people to oppose conscription. The113 words
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Article57 1965-04-14 8 MUAR, April B.—New Zealand troops stationed at Trendak a ™P. Malacca > have presented $1,500 worth of books to nine schools in Muar and Pontian. Tj? e ma de the gifts in appreciation for the use of the schools during their operations against Indonesian invaders57 words
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Article, Illustration94 1965-04-14 8 Kuala lumpur, April 8— Malaysia’s first woman to receive a Ph. D in History returned here by air from London She is Miss Jeyamalar Kathirithamby, who passed out from the University of London after a 2£-year scholarship course. Miss Kathirithamby said94 words
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Article98 1965-04-14 8 PENANG, April 8— About 2f>B Vigilante units have been formed in Penang with a total membership of 29,600, Haji C.C. Ismail, a State executive councillor, said here today. “This is surely something to be proud of,” he told Buttcrworth Vigilantes attending a civics course. Malaysians, he said,98 words
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Article79 1965-04-14 8 I/'UALA LUMPUR 1V Apr. 8. Police to-’ day found a handgrenade, a detonator and 27 rounds of am munition in a tin hidden under some bushes in the jungle two miles off the 7th mile, Rawang Road. They also found some medicine and documents wrt ten79 words
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Article95 1965-04-14 8 SINGAPORE, Apriy. 9—The headquarters of the Far East Air Force here today advised young men living outside Singapore not to apply for vacancies In aircraft engineering and administrative trades In the RAF (Malaya) when a recruiting team visits Singapore on May 3 and 4. An95 words
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271 1965-04-14 8 SINGAPORE, April 8 SMALL minority of taxpayers should not be allowed to put an unnecessary burden on the general public, Mr. Hsu TseKwang, Comptroller of Income Tax, said here today. His criticism of the small minority followed a complaint against the Income Tax Department’s271 words
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262 1965-04-14 9 I/UALA LUMPUR, Apr. 4. The Socialist Front today criticised the Government for banning work-to-rule by civil servants. It also attacked the Government for rejecting the arbitration award to 1,200 postal clerks and postmasters The Front spokesman and M P. for Batu,262 words
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592 1965-04-14 9 SINGAPORE, April 4. TENGKU Abdul Rahman told members of four peace committees in Geylang Serai here today that they would be given warrant cards a measure aimed at strengthening the hand of the committees in the preservation of racial harmony in the area.592 words
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Article40 1965-04-14 9 KUALA LUMPUR. Apr. 4—The Controller of the Industrial Development Division. Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Inche Junid bin Haji Abdul Rahim, has left on a slot-month study tour of the United States on an Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship.40 words
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Article, Illustration124 1965-04-14 9 A LOR STAR, Apr. 4. The Sultan of Kedah said today it was “deplorable" to note that Malaysia's rich and peaceful land had become “the cynosure of the covetous eyes of our neighbours." “At this juncture/’ he said, “it is the bounden duty of124 words
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Article20 1965-04-14 9 PENANG. Sun. Seventeen dental surgeons of the Japan Dental Association are scheduled to visit Penang on April 12.20 words
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187 1965-04-14 9 KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 THE Malaysian Trade Union Congress today accused the Minister of Labour, Mr. V. Manickavasagam, of making provocative statements which did not create an atmosphere for the settl- ing of labour disputes. In a statement released after an emergency meeting187 words
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222 1965-04-14 9 SINGAPORE, Apr. 4. The Territorial Army here is to carry; out a second recruitment of volunteers for the Singapore Local Defence Corps next month. RecruiUng teams will also visit the Southern Islands. This was announced today by Major Raja Azhar bin Raja222 words
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Article100 1965-04-14 9 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun Mr. A. R. Madhavan, 32. a lawyer’s clerk, who was involved in an accident two days ago. died today at the General Hospital here without regaining consciousness. He was a founder member of the Selangor Advocates’ and Solicitors' Staff Union. Until last100 words
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Article22 1965-04-14 9 SINGAPORE. Apr. 4 Police have detained two men under the Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Ordinance during the past 24 hours.22 words
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300 1965-04-14 10 Kuala lumpur, April 6. —The Minister of Education, Inche Mohamed Khir Johari, will meet the Thai Foreign Minister, Tun Thanat Khoman, in Bangkok tomorrow to study any fresh moves by Thailand to mediate in the Malay-sia-Indonesia dispute. Inche Khir announced this to reporters300 words
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Article92 1965-04-14 10 SINGAPORE, April 6—The first bowling alley for a Royal Air Force station in the Far East is to be opened at Changi at 6.30 pm. on Friday, by the Far East Air Force Comander, Air Marshal P. o. Wykeham. He will bow) the first92 words
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Article230 1965-04-14 10 SINGAPORE, April 6. —The 15,000-strong Public Daily-Rated Employees' Unions Federation today pledged its “full support" for the threatened strike by 2,000 government clerks scheduled to start on April 9. The Federation, however, appealed to both the Government and the Amalgamated Union of Public Employees. representing230 words
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Article87 1965-04-14 10 ITU ALA LUMPUR, Apr. 6. Security forces yesterday scored further success by capturing one more Indonesian infiltrator in the Kota Tinggi operational area of Johore where a small group of guerillas are on the run. A few hours later, another Indonesian, in civilian clothes, gave himself87 words
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Article33 1965-04-14 10 SINGAPORE, April 6—The American Consul-General, Mr. John A Lacey, will speak on "People—The New Dimension of Diplomacy” at a dinner organised by the American University Club at the Shanghai Restaurant,33 words
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Article, Illustration50 1965-04-14 10 ITU ALA LUMPUR, Apr. 6. An examiner from the board of Trinity College of Music, London, Mr. Peter Cooper (above), arrived here yesterday to examine 100 students in speech and music. He will hold similar examinations in Penang and Singapore before leaving for Ceylon and India.50 words
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Article123 1965-04-14 10 PENANG, Apr. 6. The Chief Minister, Dato Wong Pow Nee, last night condemned “irresponsible elements” who had been causingn unnecessary fright among the people. In an obvious reference to the recent spate of bomb hoaxes in tne city, Dato Wong said the perpetrators were “even123 words
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Article46 1965-04-14 10 KUALA LUMPUR. April 6—The British High Commissioner to Malaysia, Lord Head, returned here today after attending the annual conference of British High Commissioners and Ambassadors in South-East Asia in Bangkok. He briefed the conference on the latest developments in the Malaysia-Indonesla dispute.46 words
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Article24 1965-04-14 10 SINGAPORE, April. 6—Dato Aw Cheng Chye has been appointed to the board of directors of Rothmans of Pall Mall (Malaysia) Ltd.24 words
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567 1965-04-14 10 K. LUMPUR, Apri 16 T»HE Minister of Commerce and Industry, Dr Lim Swee Aun, said here today that any public disclosures of discussions with Britain over the textile quota at this stage would weaken Malaysia’s bargaining position. Speaking to reporters at the airport on567 words
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137 1965-04-14 10 UAR, April 6. The Umno division here has proposed the formation of a platoon of the Territorial Army in every kamporg m the country “so that the citizens can keep watch over their homes.” This was one of the resolutions passed at a see137 words
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Article28 1965-04-14 10 NIBONQ TEBAL, April 6Penang State Government given $20,000 under the rura 1 nvS lopment scheme to St. An Church here for a new build" 128 words
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Article335 1965-04-14 11 When mine's waters Hooded new village HE HEADED A GROUP OF 30 ARMED MEN AND WOMEN TOWARDS THE KONGSI: WITNESS IPOH, April 5. THE chairman of the Tanjong Rambutan 1 Local Council, Wong Peng Chee, 48, was among 30 armed people including women, who raided the335 words
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153 1965-04-14 11 SINGAPORE, Apr. 5.— The Ninth Magistrate, Mr. S. Rajendran. today ordered two Indonesians charged with the murder of three MacDonald House workers to stand trial in the High Court. Senior Inspector T. S. Zaln submitted to the court a certificate from the State Advocate-General’s153 words
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Article39 1965-04-14 11 «ov? UAR Apr 5 —Pour Malaysian fishermen said to have been in the off-shore curfew re here yesterday because thei o at had developed engine trou- a re to be charged in court, th breaking the curfew.39 words
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68 1965-04-14 11 KAJANG. Apr. 5. -r- Radio Malaysia’s million dollar transmitting station now being built at Cheras Road, one mile from here, is partly in operation. A 100 kilowatt transmitter, beamed at Indonesia, went on the air this month. The construction of the six transmitters three of68 words
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Article, Illustration82 1965-04-14 11 SINGAPORE, Apr. 5 —Malay sian cinema magnate, Mr. Runme Shaw, tonight received Italy’s insignia of Knight-Officer of the “Order of Merit” at a cocktail party. The presentation was made by Dr. Dante Pollici, Con-sul-General for Italy for Singapore, Sarawak and Sabah and Brunei. The honour82 words
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Article53 1965-04-14 11 SINGAPORE, Apr. 5 Miss Sandra K. Chow of Singapore has graduated from Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, with a BA. degree in art practice. She was among 10 students and scholars from seven Far East and Pacific countries who received their degrees recently53 words
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Article, Illustration262 1965-04-14 11 THE RUBLE: WERE THEY STOLEN FOR MEDICIRM. PURPOSES? KUALA LUMPUR, April. 5. OIX slow loris were stolen from an enclosure in the National Zoo at Ulu Klang yesterday. Zoo officials believe they were stolen for me- dicinal purposes. The theft was discovered by262 words
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Article40 1965-04-14 11 IPOH, Apr. s.—Mr. Martin Dicom was elected chairman of the Indian division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade. Perak area, at the annual meeting here yesterday, with Mr. K.B. Muthu as secretary and Mr. LA. Nathan as treasurer40 words
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Article34 1965-04-14 11 MALACCA. Apr. s—The Chief Minister of Malacca. Inche Abdul Ghafar bin Baba, today received a cheque for $5OO for the National Defence Fund from the Naafl Employees Union at Terendak Camp.34 words
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135 1965-04-14 11 KUALA LUMPUR, Apr. 5. —The Minister of Education, Inche Mohamed Khir Johari, today announced plans to standardise school unforms by 1967. What he had in mind, he said, was one set of uniforms for boys and girls in primary schools and another set for135 words
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Article59 1965-04-14 11 Kuala lumpur, Apr. 5. Two girls were drowned in a disused mining pool at the 13th mile, Puchong Road, here yesterday. They were A. Alamelu. 13, and E. Marie, 22. Their bodies were recovered three hours later Police said today that the girls went59 words
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315 1965-04-14 12 KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 THE parliamentary secretary to the Ministry of Education, Inche Rahim Ishak, told a meeting of eight goodwill committees in Siglap constituency last night that the Central and Singapore Governments had the resources, will and determination to meet both foreign315 words
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110 1965-04-14 12 SINGAPORE, April 6—The Malaysian Ambasador to West Germany, Dato Abdul Hamid bin Jumat, who arrived here on Sunday on the Lufthansa inaugural service, said today the West German people were in fuU sympathy with Malaysia in her struggle against Indonesia. News of the110 words
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325 1965-04-14 12 rUALA LUMPUR, April 7. A police clerk, K. SivaUngam, 29, was Jailed for six months and fined $420 today for corruptly accepting $3OO and two tyres from a secondhand car dealer. SivaUngam, of the Contingent Police Headquarters, was charged325 words
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149 1965-04-14 12 Give museum shield’ military units told U.P.I. Kuching, April 7 —curtor of the Sarawak Museum, Mr. Tom Harrlsson, has urged military, naval and air force units serving in Borneo to follow the lead set by three others and leave their shields with the Museum. The shields were presented by Major— U.P.I. - 149 words
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170 1965-04-14 12 KUALA LUMPUR, April 7. 'J'HE police will issue firearm permits to private individuals only when this is ab- solutely necessary. A police spokesman said this today in answer to a complaint by a reader in the Straits Times about the difficulty170 words
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Article54 1965-04-14 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Apr. 7. Three members of the Indian National Trade Union Congress arrived here today from New Delhi on a four-day study tour of Malaysia. They are Mr. H. Kempanumaiah. vice-president (Mysore branch): Mr. B. C. Patra, general secretary (Orissa branch) and Mr. P. Govinda54 words
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149 1965-04-14 12 If OTA BHARU, April 7. Dato Justice Hashim in the High Court here today advised a padi-planter, Salleh bin Adam, 35, to sue the police for entering his house without knocking. He said: “The police had no right to break Into the house. They149 words
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323 1965-04-14 12 ITUALA LUMPUR, April 1V 7. The Malaysian Armed Forces will be launching another recruiting drive shortly to select 650 young Malaysians for its various services. Its recruiting team will visit various centres in Malaya and Singapore, from April 14323 words
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266 1965-04-14 13 rUA L A LUMPUR, IV Apr. 8. —The Federal Establishment Office will submit a “new report” on the railwaymen’s demand for the same rights and conditions of service as other public servants to the Cabinet on April 14. This was stated today266 words
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134 1965-04-14 13 If UCHING, April 8. The Battery. Royal Ar. tillery, left here by sea last i *}t for Malaya after completing two operational tours pi Sarawak in the past year. At the new port here, the bativ was presented with a Sarawak rw.4 crest134 words
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Article, Illustration111 1965-04-14 13 JTLANG, April B.—Miss Chin Siew Fong, 16, of the Klang Convent School (above), has been awarded first prize for her entry in the essay contest on “How to foster international understanding” sponsored by the KLang and Port Swettenham Rotary Club. Thirty students from six111 words
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Article46 1965-04-14 13 PENANG. April 8. With the shift of the Malaysian Immigration Headquarters to Kuala Lumpur, several officials, including the new Controller. Inche Ibrahim bin All, nave left Penang for the Federal capital. The remaining members of the headquarters staff will leave for Kuala Lumpur46 words
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179 1965-04-14 13 JOHORE BAHRU. Apr. 8. —Government servants in the State have been warned NOT to read newspapers or magazines during office hours. The warning is contained in a circular signed by the State Secretary, Dato Abdul Rahman Ja'afar. Chatting It states that there179 words
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Article36 1965-04-14 13 SINGAPORE. April B.—A 27man team from the Thai National Defence College will pay a twoday visit to Singapore from May 5. They will visit military installations "and the Jurrvng Industrial Estate.36 words
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215 1965-04-14 13 SINGAPORE, April 9. THE interest of Australian youth in current events in Malaysia may soon bring thousands of them here on educational tours. A visiting Australian journalist. Mr. Glyn May, of the Brisbane Telegraph, said today that plans were under way215 words
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183 1965-04-14 13 Kuala lumpur, Apr. B—The relationship between the Kelantan and Central Governments has improved tremendously following the detention of Dato Raja Abu Hanifah, vice-president of PMIP. This was stated today by the Minister of Lands and Mines, Inche Abdul Rahman bin Ya’akub before183 words
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326 1965-04-14 13 OINGAPORE, Apr. B. Gurkha troops who took part in the security operations against Indonesian paratroopers in South Malaya last year have won awards for gallantry. One officer receives the Military Cross, two NCOs get the Military Medal, and four others have been326 words
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Article43 1965-04-14 13 KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 Tun Henry H.S. Lee has been elected president of the Belanßor Kwh UK Tunß Association. Vicepresidents are Mr. Cho Yew Pal and Mr. Chew Yu Nam. secretary Mr Tunß Kwong. and treasurer Mr Chan Tai Kal.43 words
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161 1965-04-14 14 Kuala lumpur, Apr. 5 The Sultan of Sel&ngor will hand over a letter of appointment tomorrow to the Council of Regency to take over his duties before he leaves on an eight-month tour of Europe. The handing-over ceremony will take place In the throne161 words
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Article29 1965-04-14 14 SINGAPORE. Apr. 4 —Dato Teo Hang Sam, 68. the multi-mil-lionaire “rice king” who died on March 27, was buried at the Bulim cemetery, at Jurong, today.29 words
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70 1965-04-14 14 T»AWAU, April 7.—More than 900 Chinese who entered Sabah ill eg a lly registered themselves in the past month in response to the “amnesty” offered by the Government. The Controller of Immigration. Mr. B. J. Arrowsmith, said most of the 903 who came forward70 words
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Article234 1965-04-14 14 SINGAPORE, April 5. 'fENGKU Abdul Rahman today described the latest success of the men of the Singapore Infantry Regiment against the Indonesian terrorists in the Kota Tinggi areas as “something which the whole nation must admire.” The Prime Minister was referring to the killing of234 words
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105 1965-04-14 14 IPOH, Apr. 5 A gang of armed and masked men raided a tin mine on the Penkalan-Lahat Road here early this morning and took away parts of a newly-in-stalled engine. Mat Nasir bin Kuton Kechil. 35. watchman of the105 words
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Article50 1965-04-14 14 KUALA LUMPUR, Apr. 5—Pour soldiers have been selected to attend a driver operator’s course at the Army School, Waiouru, New Zealand. Sappers Khamis bin Idris. Othman bin Shamsuddin. Ahmad bin Ambun and Mat Esa bin Abdullah, all from the Malaysian Engineers, will leave Singapore tomorrow.50 words
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299 1965-04-14 14 KUALA LUMPUR, April 5. AUSTRALIA’S only Independent Senator, Dr. R.J.D. Turnbull, said today that Malaysia should step up her resistance against Indonesia without relying too much on her Commonwealth allies. Such resistance would eventually force President Soekarno to299 words
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Article22 1965-04-14 14 KUCHING, Apr. 5. A training centre for poultry farmers is to be set up this month at Semengok. near Kuching.22 words
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193 1965-04-14 14 MALACCA, Apr. s.—The I*l Central Government is being confronted not only by Indonesia but also by Singapore leaders, the Umno secretarygeneral, Dato Ja’afar Albar. said last night. He added: “We are not afraid of the PAP. but of193 words
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70 1965-04-14 14 Kuching, Apr. 5 The new military airfield built at Lundu in Sarawak’s First Division by men of the 3rd. Federation Engineer Squadron has been opened to traffic. An RAP twin-pioneer aircraft flown by the Forward Air Commander, Group Captain L. B. Poskett. was the first70 words
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Article136 1965-04-14 14 Kuala lumpur, Apr. 5 —Malaysian Airways has introduced special fares for families who travel, together for a 21day excursion anywhere in the country. The fares are applicable throughout the year, subject to normal regulations governing baggage, cancellation and refynds. An airways T>okesman said today that136 words
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Article342 1965-04-14 14 CINGAPORE, April 4 The chairman of the Singapore People s Alliance, Dr. Thio Chan Bee, said today the people of Singapore were faced with three choices. THE FIRST was to turn Singapore Into a Communist State or a satellite of a Red power. THE SECOND342 words
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Article, Illustration372 1965-04-14 15 SINGAPORE, April 6 AN Indian Cabinet Minister has said here that Malaysia was justified in asking for allied help to counter the threat from Indo- nesia. Mr. C. Subramaniam. India’s Minister for Food and Agriculture. In an Interview with Television Malaysia (81ngapura).372 words
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80 1965-04-14 15 ITUALA LUMPUR, Apr. Investigations are still going on regarding the 79 Malaysian fishermen captured by Indian patrol boats near the Nicobar Islands early last month. “The latest news from the Indian Government is that it is still checking their names against the list we80 words
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Article43 1965-04-14 15 KUALA LUMPUR, April 6—The Minister of Health, Inche B..haman bin Samsuddin, left today for a five-day visit of Sabah and Sarawak to inspect hospitals and clinics there. He will also inspect the St. John Ambulance and the Red Cross.43 words
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205 1965-04-14 15 OENANG, April 6. A Customs superintendent, Raja Kassim bin Raja Kamarulzaman, told the Sessions Court today he was patrolling the sea off Prai River early on the morning of Dec. 19 last year when he saw two flares lighting up205 words
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205 1965-04-14 15 Bahaman: How we can stop this curse to mankind Kuala lumpur, April 6. —The Minister of Health, Inche Bahaman bin Samsudin, said today that smallpox could be eradicated only through world-wide co-opera-tion and effective action. He said with rapid modern transportation and international travel it was very easy for the205 words
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Article, Illustration67 1965-04-14 15 T'HE Netherlands Ambassador, Mr. L. Kruytbosch, breaking the ground for his $500,000 residence at Jalan Langgak Coif, Kuala Lumpur, yesterday. The two-storey residence, which will be ready by December, will have a swimming pool. Imported Italian marble, costing $30,000, will be used for the—Straits Times picture. - 67 words
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176 1965-04-14 15 SINGAPORE, April 6.—Mr. Justice Buttrose in the High Court today told an elderly plumber’s assistant found guilty of attempted rape of a 12-year-old girl: “You have committed a shocking and a disgraceful crime.” He added: “If there had been any suggestion that you176 words
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Article70 1965-04-14 15 SINGAPORE, Apr. 6.—The Amalgamated Union of Public Employees wants the Currency Board to grant its employees with more than three years’ service interestfree loans to buy their own homes. This is one of the union’s claims submitted to the Board for a new collective agreement.70 words
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Article34 1965-04-14 15 KOTA BHARU, Apr. 0.—About 1,000 Malay contractors from nil over Kelantan will attend a seminar on Malay participation In commerce and Industry to be held here on May 17 and May 18.34 words
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197 1965-04-14 16 Join the coastal corps call by Toh SINGAPORE, Apr. 5. A coastal observation corps to check Indonesian infiltration was suggested today by the Deputy Prime Minister. Dr. Toh Chin Chye. Operational details were not announced, but all people living by the sea were urged to join. “If there are groups197 words
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65 1965-04-14 16 PENANG. Apr. 5—Amateur fish breeders who patronised pet shops often got unhealthy specimens without knowing it, Dr. Yeoh Eu Hock, chairman of the Penang Aquarists and Aviarists S >clety. said today. He urged amateur breeders to Join the society where they would get proper guidance.65 words
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258 1965-04-14 16 Kuala lumpur, April 5.—About 700 workers of Berjuntai Tin Dredging Ltd., will go on strike on April 7 over the dismissal of seven workers by the management. The union served a twoweek strike notice following the management’s refusal to reinstate the seven.258 words
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Article32 1965-04-14 16 KANGAR. Apr. s—An5 —An 82-year-old padi planter, Leong Ah Yu. was found murdered in an isolated hut in the remote village of Kampong Tambun Tualang, 10 miles from here, yesterday.32 words
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Article, Illustration216 1965-04-14 16 IPOH, April 5 ANE of the best weapons against subversion, according to the Mentri Besar of Perak, Dato Ahmad bin Said, is widespread literacy. Speaking to adult education teachers yesterday at Kubu Gaiah. in the Taiping area, Dato Ahmad said that “a literate person will216 words
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61 1965-04-14 16 KUCHING, Apr. s.—An Iban woman gave birth to triplets all boys this morning at the Sibu Gene, ral Hospital. The 35-year-old woman was flown from Belaga. 108 miles upriver from Sibu. yesterday in a Whirlwind helicopter of 845 Naval Air Commando Squadron. A badly61 words
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179 1965-04-14 16 KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 'J'HE Telecommunications Department today warned dealers not to import or sell radio microphones which operate on the radio telephone frequencies, tech nically know as the Citizen’s Band (27.12 megacycles). A spokesman of the radio operations branch of the department said today179 words
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102 1965-04-14 16 SINGAPORE, Apr. 9—The Yang di-Pertuan Negara, Tun Yusof bin Ishak will open Singapore’s National Language Month at the Victoria Theatre at 10 a.m. on April 23. The chairman of the working committee, Inche Moll anted Ghasali bin Ismail, announcing this today, said that about102 words
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144 1965-04-14 16 Kuala lumpur, Apr. 5. The case in which the manager of the Cosmopolitan Club, W. Oakes, is accused of operating a jackpot machine without a licence, was postponed today because a key witness could not be traced. Insp. Loh Kuen Chow told the magistrate,144 words
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261 1965-04-14 16 SINGAPORE, Apr. 5 The Japanese Prime Minister, Mr. E. Sato, i s to sound out Tengku Abdul Rahman on Japanese peace moves to solve Malaysia-Indone-sia differences when the Malaysian Prime Minister visits Tokyo next month. This was revealed tonight by Mr. Kenji261 words
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90 1965-04-14 16 PENANG Apr. 5. Four armed robbers walked into a clerk’s house in Khaw Sim Bee Road this afternoon as the family was about to have lunch and robbed them of cash and jewellery worth $2,500. Mr. Cheah Phee Hong, of Mansfield Co. Ltd.,90 words
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Article34 1965-04-14 16 SINGAPORE, Apr. 5—A party of 20 visiting district councillors from Sarawak will call on the Minister for Culture, Mr. S. Rajaratnam, at the Ministry of Culture Conference Room, at 12.30 pm. tomorrow.34 words
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373 1965-04-14 17 T.G. NG - by T.G.NG: KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 PARENTS with children sitting for the School Certificate examination this year have appealed to the Government to allow them to pay the re-cently-increased entrance fee by instalments. A father of five schoolgoing; children here said today: “The373 words
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127 1965-04-14 17 Kuala lumpur, April g —West Germany has agreed to give Malaysia a loan of $11.5 million to help meet part of the cost of the University of Malaya teaching hospital at Fantal Valley. This decision has been conveyed to the Malaysian Ambassador in Bonn,127 words
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Article44 1965-04-14 17 SINGAPORE. April 8. Two Shell technologists from the refinery on Pulau Bukom will leave Singapore for Britain and Holland tomorrow for a year's training. They are Mr. David Tan Sing Hwa and Mr. Alan Peck Hong Hoon. both 24.44 words
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Article46 1965-04-14 17 IPOH, April B. —Building plans for a tobacco factory, a sauce factory and a biochemical plant in the Tasek industrial estate here have been approved by the municipal councilPlans for a foundry and a gasoline bottling plant for Esso Standard are being considered.46 words
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137 1965-04-14 17 KUALA LUMPUR, April 8. T*HE Central Government has drawn up a blue- print for the construction of air raid shelters throughout the country, the Minister for Sabah Affairs and Civil Defence, Dato Donald Stephens, said today. Dato Stephens was speaking to reporters before137 words
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119 1965-04-14 17 SINGAPORE, April B—The international secretary of the Japanese Socialist Party, Mr. Roo Watanabe. today indicated that Singapore’s Prime Minister. Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. would attend a proposed conference in Bombay or some other centre In May to which non-Commu-nist Socialist parties in South-East Asia119 words
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101 1965-04-14 17 SINGAPORE, April B—Three more $lOO banknotes, part of last December’s $150,000 mailbag robbery In Kuching, were handed over to the police today. The money, with some registered mail, disappeared while it was being transferred from the Chartered Bank in Kuching to the Post and101 words
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Article, Illustration268 1965-04-14 17 OLNGAPORE, April ft— O Two quiet men, childhood friends, were killed In a fight In Gejlang early today. The deaths, on the fire-foot-way of a Lorong 25-A coffee shop, have been listed by the police as murder and suicide. But police do not know268 words
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131 1965-04-14 17 BUKIT MERTAJAM, April B—Two fishermen said to be In love with the same girl figured in an assault case heard In the Sessions Court here today. Abu Hassan bln All was sentenced to three months’ Jail for causing hurt toanother fisherman,131 words
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1809 1965-04-14 18 From Our Market Correspondent THE hapless Stock Exchange of Malaysia and A the local investing public received last week yet another broadside when the details of the British budget were revealed mid-week. Not that the blow was unexpected; Labour had made no secret1,809 words
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Article27 1965-04-14 18 RUBBER TIN (per lb) (per picul) Apr. 75 cts. $706,371 6. 75|cts. $710.50 7. 7s|cts. $708.00 8- 74 lets. $712.50 0. 74|rts. $705.00 10 $701.7527 words
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Article25 1965-04-14 18 V*,V Apr rubb-rs; JJJ'j] 99.24 99. N Dec 30. 1963 l 100 3 ,03 53 103 ***** '03.77 Dec 29, 1962 100.25 words
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Article64 1965-04-14 18 TMI Malayan laahanga Banka' Aim* alatian mada these changes In ila rates to marchants on Saturday (all rates to 9100): New Vara: buying TT 32J, airmail OD 32 7/8, »0 d/st. 33: credit bills. 33 3/8 trade bills. tailing TT ar OD ready: U.t. dailari 32|; Deutsche Marks64 words
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Article94 1965-04-14 18 ln a consu «Ption in the u R 4 Per cent in January t T.OAO long tons, according to thl Bureau of Mines. U.B ment of the Interior. part Bgency said consumutinn for bronze and brass, solder the maJor users of {ft cent during the month.94 words
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Article724 1965-04-14 18 rE following Is a complete list of revised quotations for the week ended on Friday. April 9: INDUSTRIALS B. S. Alea Bricks 16.50 16 60 Boustead 1.23 1.27 C 8 Holding 1.96 200 C.T.S. ords 40/- 42/Punlop 1.48 1.52 Esao 1.48 1.54 Esso dab. 1.00 1.04724 words
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Article124 1965-04-14 18 The following further March crops are announced Amalgamated Malay 76,600 lb.. Bassett 26,500 lb., Bolton Properties 23,000 lb-. Borelll 102.000 lb., Kuala SMJ* 151,100 lb., New Serendah 132.00U lb.. Tal Seng Estate 24.806 lb.. Beradin 130.000 lb.. BrooUands Selangor and subsidiaries 430,0 lb., Bukit Mertajam and subsidiaries 517,000124 words
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Article47 1965-04-14 18 French tyre production in February totalled 28,430 tons (P visional) compared with 27,dd tons (revised) in January, th Bureau Central de Statistique t> dustrielle reports in Paris. Imports totalled 904 tons compared with the previous montn. 872 tons and exports were e.wo tons against 6,030.47 words
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364 1965-04-14 19 < JiKUALA LUMPUR, April $JpS| success 6ir failure of the comprehensive ducation. system depends on technical a hers the “pioneers” responsible for The Assistant Minister of Education, Mr. Lee k Yew, said this today at the graduation ceremv of 75 teachers of the Technical364 words
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138 1965-04-14 19 *f|£UALALUMPUR. April 9— The Municipal swimm- I ing pool in Weld Road lost t $13.9*36 In two months— j from Jan. 1 to Feb. 28, a Report of the Advisory Board of the Federal Capi- tai Commission showed to- day. ‘fevv Admission fees138 words
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Article54 1965-04-14 19 KUALA LUMPUR, Apr. 9.—More than $25,000 was collected for the Lady Templer T.B. Hospital Fund last month. Lever Brothers (Malaya) Ltd. and the Central Electricity Board each donated $5,000. The Cheng Kim Loke Foundation of Singapore dona ted,'.$3,135. js. -.f Proceeds from the Flower Day collections54 words
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Article162 1965-04-14 19 NOW A BOMB HOAX AT ROBINSON’ S IT UAL A LUMPUR April 9.—Business at Robinson’s here came to a standstill shortly before noon today while police searched the premises, following an anonymous telephone call at about 11.00 a.m. that a bomb w is planted in the building. f It turned162 words
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116 1965-04-14 19 PENANG April, 9.—The Malaysian Immigration headquarters, which have been in Penang since 1946. started its big shift to Kuala Lumpur today. lorry loads of furniture left Penang for the Federal capital this morning They are expected to reach their destination by April116 words
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249 1965-04-14 19 KOTA BHARU, April 9. |'HE Minister of Lands and Mines, Inche Abdul Rahman bin Ya'acob, said today that the Central Government would not ban any political parties despite the existence of collaborators in them.:, Opening the delegates’ meeting of the Umno division here,249 words
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182 1965-04-14 19 Kuala Lumpur, April 9 f EADERS of the Fire JP-* Fighting Services Union today discussed their pay claims with officials of the Federal Establishment Office for more than three hours. No decision was reached. ft But the union president, Inche Abdul Rashid bin182 words
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200 1965-04-14 19 SINGAPORE, Apr. 9.—A spokesman for about 365,000 Japanese workers today backed Malaysia’s right to attend the forthcoming Afro-Asian conference ir# Algiera Mr. Minoru Akiyama, leader of a four-member Japanese trade union delegation which is now visiting Singapore as the guests of the tlonal Trades Union200 words
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376 1965-04-14 20 KUALA LUMPUR, April 11. THE Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Inche Abdul Aziz bin Yeop, today spoke of “our real investment for the future boys and girls with right ideals/’ It is essential, he said, that the “citizens of tomorrow”376 words
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237 1965-04-14 20 OINGAPORE, Apr. 11.— The ardent desire to progress has led Mr. Siaw Guan Lye, a former employee in a sawmill, to become the proud owner of his own sawmill in Woodlands. Mr. Slaw's success story was today told by the Minister for Finance. Dr.237 words
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Article61 1965-04-14 20 KUALA LUMPUR. April 9 Tht vicar of the Holy Trinity Church. Singapore, Canon John B. H. Lee. has been appointed Archdeacon of Central Malaya Canon free who succeeds the Right Rev Roland Koh, now Bishop of Jesse It on. was the former liaison officer for the61 words
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Article33 1965-04-14 20 SINGAPORE. April 11—Suucessful students of the German language courses held at the German Club will receive their certificates at 7 p m on April 30 at the club premises. First Avenue.33 words
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1046 1965-04-14 20 KUALA LUMPUR, April 11. Milton Sullivan’s improving three-year-old, Binjai Park, scored his third successive win in heavy going here on April lL Ridden by Keith Moxtiam, Binjai Park won easily by 31 lengths from Crown Boy (Moses Lee)1,046 words
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Page 20 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous40 1965-04-14 20 Blfi SWEEP TOTAL POOL $93,530 1 No. lMftlt ($31,168) 3 No. *****3 ($10,584) 3 No. II109X ($3,252) Starters ($1,058 each): Nos, *****8 *****5 *****0 *****8 *****8. Consolation ($470 each): Nos. *****7 *****0 2.***** *****7 *****0 *****7 *****9 *****0 *****3 *****3.40 words
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