The Straits Budget, 24 November 1965

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    38 1 The Straits Budget THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES MALAYSIA** NATIONAL NEWSPAPER NESISTENED AT THE 0.F.0. U.K. AS A NEWSPAPER St SEKIKS 884. KUALA LUMPUR, NOVEMBER 24, 1965 Price 40 cents (Malays) ar 1 ShllUni EDN 1102-lilX
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  • From THE STRAITS TIMES POSTBAG
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      Campulsory insurance pay cutfor life
      117 2  - Campulsory insurance pay cut—for life INJURED Johore ]t|Y son works as a clerk in a Government department He has been forced to take out a life insurance policy for $5,000. He has to pay till he dies. The monthly premium is $13.60. This is deducted from his pay. The insurance
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      Malayanisation by colour
      157 2  -  A. ACTON *****06 Malacca I refer to your report of Nov. 11 headed “The 810 M-PU6H.” As a Malaysian citizen, a European, I am interested and concerned in all this, as my experience to date, has been, that any Government ot ‘‘Malaysian” has meant Malays. Chinese and
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      11-plus: Letting parents decide
      221 2  -  NGA NGUK KIENG Petaling Jaya I REFER to your editorial on the proposed “New Exam." (S.T. Nov. 16). I agree that it is a good idea to re-introduce the M.S.S.E.E., but 1 think it should not be merely “for the purpose of assessing student ability and
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      Prayers
      38 2  -  M.A.R. H Singapore rpHE customs of others X deserve respect, but is it fair for mourners to keep the neighbourhood awake all night with the intermittent chanting of prayers, accompanied by flutes, cymbals, gongs and tom-tom drums?
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      The big buildings 40 years ago
      412 2  -  RAFFLES COLLEGE HISTORY R. O. WINSTEDT Putney Hill GEOFFREY HILL J. RICHARDS Australia. DIVISION rv Malacca OROFESSOR Tregonning’s letter on Raffles 1 College shows no conception of the time taken to make a large building in Malaya 40 years ago. He would seem to
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      PRIMARY PROBLEM
      181 2  -  ANXIOUS Singapore I WOULD like Mr. William Cheng to note that not some but all the primary levels are liable to retention. I have known many instances. I fully agree that a child of primary one should not be retained for reasons quoted by Mr. Cheng. I would
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      Rude service
      64 2  -  MALACCA TOURIST Malacca AT the Jalan Panggong Post Office we attempted to purchase some stamps for viewcards meant for friends and families in Malacca. Seeing the queue we decide to try the other counters. All we got was a rude shout from a bespectacled man behind the counter.
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      Selling ‘Made in Malaysia’ at home
      190 2  -  E. H PERERA Kuala Lumpur. TK) all those concerned over the unwilling, ness of the Malaysian public to buy locally made goods I can recom2J2& three surefire methods to reverse this trend: Lower the prices of goods: Increase their quality; Pass stricter food laws
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      Charity tickets
      110 2  -  PRO-CHARITY Klang MAY I be permitted to m draw the attention of those concerned with the organisation, sale and draw of charitable lottery tickets? The buyers name and address is written on the counterfoil of the ticket sold, but seldom is the ticket winner informed by post of
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      Training
      26 2  -  BERJAVA Singapore I?VERY Singapore CitiZ en within the os groups of 18 to 35 should be givjn compulsory tary training in th< ings or weekends
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      Lock icon Change In Manila
      653 3 —Straits Times. November 15 The defeat of Filipino Presidents is becoming traditional. No President has ever won re-election, and on the eve of the ballot last week there was no very solid ground for President Macapagal’s unbounded optimism that he would be an exception. But it was
      —Straits Times. November 15  -  653 words
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      Lock icon Better Farming
      136 3 -Straits Times, November 15 The Minister of Agriculture’s assurance yesterday that each Malaysian State will have its own school of agriculture within five years is to be welcomed as evidence that an anomaly is on the way out. For an agricultural country Malaysia is shockingly short of trained
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      Lock icon The Nation’s Growth
      658 3 —Straits Times. November 18 The second supplementary vote of nearly $43 million for the Development Fund, increasing this years approved expenditure to $854 million, attracted more than ordinal y parliamentary attention because of the Federation Gov ernment’s $5 million investment in the Bank Bumiputra, additional provision for
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      Lock icon Timber Exports
      217 3 —Straits Times, November 16 Falling world prices, substandard export shipments and burgeoning competition from other forested tropical countries mean that the new Malaysian Timber Export Industry Board, the subject of legislation now before Parliament, will have its work cut out. But the cause is excellent. Despite huge difficulties
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      Lock icon Finding A Foundation
      629 3 -Straits Times, November 17 The short to Dr. Tan Chee Khoon’s question in Parliament seeking information on the low cost housing project in Kuala Lumpur was that no contract has yet been awarded, and tenders were not invited because the Commissioner of the Federal capital had Treasury
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      Lock icon A Cheerful Budget
      1017 4 —Straits Times, November 18 First reaction to the budget must be a feeling of relief. There is none of last year’s experimentation about it The new taxation proposals are modest; they will bring in an additional $49.3 million, and except for the changes in tlie turnover tax
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      Lock icon Integrating Malaysia
      730 4 -Straits Times, November is One of the themes running through Mr. Tan Siew Sin’s budget speech is that the possibilities for economic integration, arising out of the political integration of the Malaysian states, have yet to be fully exploited. A case in point—one which, indeed, ante-dates Malaysia is
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      Lock icon 11-plus Test
      411 4 at a higher level. 2 0 —Straits Times, Novenibe__ A group of lecturers at ti, Malayan Teachers Collep, Bukit Glugor have com?, strongly .gainst the propj to re-introduce a natioM examination for pupil* in final year of primary school 2’*thnIi eW nf* opposit of those of the headmasters
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    Overlooked
    19 4  -  DISAPPOINTS Singapore s ,N sr,"V N C. i: Is the Indian section looked? OAl> p n N TED
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    AWARD FOR BEST NEWSMAN OFFER BY U.S. FIRM
    324 5 SINGAPORE, November 14. AN American publishing company, Grolier InA fcernational Incorporated, is to offer a Pressman’s Award next year to the best report submitted by local Journalists. This was announced by Mr. O.L.A. Scott, vicepresident of the company In South-East Asia, today
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    Urgent expansion plan for agriculture college
    184 5 I/UALA LUMPUR, Nov. *M4..— 1 The Serdang Agricultural College is to be expanded urgently to turn out a “large number” of agricultural staff needed to implement schemes under the First Malaysian Development Plan. The acting Education Minister, Mr. Lee Siok Yew, said this in
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    S. KOREA’S army chief HERE TO STRENGTHEN LINKS
    188 5 K UA L A LUMPUR, N ov. 14—South Korea’s Army Chief of Staff, General Kim Yong Bae, arrived here tonight on what he described as a bisit to “further strengthen” the bond of* friendship between Malaysia and South Korea. He was accompanied
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    New reservoir
    29 5 costi*™, Nov 14_A reservoir triiptoH V 200 9° has been conshPrp T at Sa Bil. seven miles from Ion!'«f Can SU PP!V 500.000 galns of water dally.
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    Fashion show by YWCA
    59 5 SEREMBAN. Nov 14.—A sarce fashion show will bp held at 4.30 p.m. on Nov. 18» at 33, Green Lane for members and friends of the YWCA to raise funds for the association’s building fund The show is being organised b? Mrs. Norma Laiigford. The charge is
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    Dance to be held despite postponement of conference
    95 5 I/UALA LUMPUR, Nov. 14 ,v The dance organised by the Automobile Association of Malaya will still be held at the Balal Ampang, AIA Building, here on Friday, Nov. 26, at 9 p.m. despite the postponement of the Ecafe conference on Road Safety.
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    Regent’s visit
    43 5 KUALA LUMPUR Nov. 14.—The president of the Selangor Council of Regency, Tengku Azman Shah, will visit the construction site ol the $30 million Chemical Company of Malaysia Ltd., plant at Padang Jawa, near here, on Nov 25 at 10.30 a m
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    One Govt doctor for 50,000 in Kampar: Councillor
    390 5 KAMPAR, November 14. J*HE dire need” of another doctor in the District Hospital here to help serve the N,Nt people of this town properly was stressed by a nominated member at a Town Council meeting last night. Mr. Soo Wai Sun, a
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    New Psychology Club official
    65 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 14 Miss Janet Foo, a receptionist In a commercial firm, was elected Re. neral secretary of the Kuala Lumpur Psychology Club at an extraordinary general meeting today. Miss Foo fills the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. Edward Tan. of the Oeology
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    Uneconomic holdings: Bill to help raise rural incomes
    313 6 .KUALA LUMPUR, November 14. BILL to rehabilitate and consolidate uneconomic holdings as a means of raising the income of the rural people has been tabled in the House of Representatives. The Bill called the National Land Rehabilitation and Consolidation Authority (Incorporation) Bill
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    Sultan urges people of Kluang to unite
    154 6 Nov. 14.«-»The Sultan of Johore today urged the people here to redouble their efforts to consolidate unity and harmony in the nation. He also urged the people to zealously continue their efforts to preserve national peace and security. Sultan Ismail added: “These efforts
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    Free treatment call by council
    40 6 TANGKAK, Nov. 14—The Serom Local Council, 10 miles from here, has demanded free medical treatment for its members and their families. A resolution to this effect has been forwarded to the District Officer for approval.
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    Co-op meeting
    33 6 JOHORE BAHRU. Nov. 14—The Oil Palms of Malaya Co-operative Stores Society Ltd., In Layang Layang, Johore, will hold its annual meeting at Its cinema hall on November 26 at 9.30 a.m.
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    Keep away from politics, says union leader
    168 6 KUALA LUMPUR Nov. 14.—A leading Malayan trade unionist today urged the trade union movement of Malaysia to keep clear of politics for ever “ar become political stooge organisations.'* The advice came from the Asian representative of the Public Services International, Mr. T. Narendran,
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    ‘Protection’ meeting
    42 6 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 14—The Batu Caves Protection Association will hold a public meeting at the British Council Hall here on Nov. 20 at 6.30 p.m. The president of the association, Mr. P. R. Wycherley, will explain the body s objectives.
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    Annual meeting
    23 6 KLUANG, Nov. 14—The Kluang District Government Servants Cooperative Thrift and Loan Society will hold its annual meeting here on Nov. 27.
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    $3,700 for D-Fund
    17 6 KLUANG, Nov. 14—The Kluang Lions Club has donated $3,700 to the National Defence Pund.
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    Union branch officials
    164 6 SINGAPORE, Nov. 14—Mr. Tan Im Slew has been elected chairman of the General Hospital nursing staff branch of the Amalgamated Union of Public Employees. Other officials are: Sister Florence Sim Sian Neo, vicechairman: Mr. S. R. Naidu, secretary: Miss Jessie Chaing, assistant secretary: Miss Lee Yoke Lan,
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    1.5 million people registered under Emergency law
    208 6 KUALA LUMPUR, November 14. YfORE than 1,500,000 people have been registered under the Tenant Registration Emergency Regulationsin Johore, Malacca and the Thai-Malay- sian border areas. The registration of tenants, started in February, was completed last month. This was stated by the assistant secretary
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    Devan Nair: We plan to provide a loyal and vigorous Opposition
    357 6 SEREMBAN, Nov. 14 ItfR. C. V. Devan Natr, protem secretary-^,, of the Democratic Action Party said E? etal that his party would do everything it rnnW provide a loyal and vigorous Malaysian 0p po 0 Speaking at a by-election
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    NUT SCHOOL LEADERS RESOLVE TO STAY OUT OF M.T.U.
    193 6 pENANG, Nov. 14—School representatives of the National Union of Teachers' Penang branch last night resolved to stay out of it* Malayan Teachers’ l T n:on. they described as a dangerous form of rivalry towards true teacner unity and progiessive trad unionism.”
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    Lunch for Sultan
    35 6 Lunch for Su ltan PONTIAN. Nov. l4 A th I J n gui!tf be held in honour of i wt of Johore at the Rom cs nn Nov 21 when he annual ‘visit to Pontian.
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    MTUC lacks guts and dynamism, says union chief
    490 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. f ACK of guts and' dynamism are the two main weaknesses of the Malaysian Trades Union Congress, according to its general secretary, Mr. S. J. H. Zaidi. Mr. Zaidi, who was addressing the annual delegates conference of the Selangor
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    Two-night Yuletide performance by Quests quartet
    132 7 SINGAPORE, November 14 r FHE Quests, Singapore’s leading instrumental A group, will celebrate their second anniversary next month with a two-night performance at the Badminton Hall on Christmas Eve and the follow- ing evening. This group of four boys— Reggie Vergnese, Jap Chong, Llm
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    Mentri Besar on tour
    63 7 RAUB. Nov. 14 The Mentri Besar of Pahang, Dato Yahya bin Haji Mohamed Seh, is due u) arrive here tomorrow on a threeday visit. During his visit, Dato Yahya will officially open the basketball court in Sempalit and inspect the progress of development plans here. He
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    Council budget
    19 7 MACHANO. Nov. 14 The Machang Town Council has approved an estimated expenditure of $98,163 for next year.
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    National Library will get ILO publications
    86 7 Nov. 14.—The National Library here will receive all publications of the International Labour Organisation under an agreement concluded recently. The director of the library, Mrs. Hedwig Anuar, said: “The move to obtain ILO publications is aimed at strengthening the libr- ary’s collection of materials
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    EDUCATION: KHIR HOPES MORE MINING FIRMS WILL HELP
    270 7 IPOH, Nov. 14 the Minister of Education Inche Mohattied Khir Johari, today expressed the hope that more European tnining companies would contribute tofds the education of 'his country. mf nclie Khir* who has just Aro U K n T? d from the
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    Veterinary faculty for varsity being studied
    227 7 I/UALA LUMPUR, Nov. **14 —The Government is considering setting up an animal production institute and a veterinary faculty at the University of M a 1 a ya as part of its efforts to diversify the country’s economy. The Minister of Agriculture and Co-operatives, Hajl
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    MTUC meeting
    34 7 SEREMBAN, Nov 14—The annual meeting of the MTUC Negri Sem h lan division, will be held on Nov 28 at the National Union of Bank Employees' premises at 10 30 a m
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    MARKET PLAN QUERY FOR Mr. YONG
    170 7 SINGAPORE, Nov. 14— A question on whether the Government plans to build a medium-sized market to replace the present covered pitches at Tanjong Rhu Estate will be asked by Mr. Ng Yeow Chong, the Member for Mountbatten, when the Singapore Parliament meets early next
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    Dr. Lim: Why Singapore is member of timber board
    621 8 Board will regulate exports I(UALA LUMPUR, Nov. 15. —The inclusion of Singapore representatives on the proposed Malaysian Timber Export Industry Board is in the spirit of the separation agreement calling for closer economic cooperation between Malaysia and Singapore. The Minister of
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    USIS librarian for training
    54 8 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 15 Mrs. Leong Kim Ling, a U.S. Information Service library assistant here, left for the United States yesterday to attend a threemonth special staff training programme. Mrs. Leong, who has been with USIS since 1952, is one of 11 employees in South-East Asia
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    Danish envoy at Istana
    30 8 SINGAPORE, Nov. 15 The Danish Ambassador. Mr. G. Willumsen, today presented his credentials to the Yang di-Pertuan Negara. Inche Yusof bin Ishak. at the Lstana Negara.
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    ‘Always a market for natural rubber’
    202 8 Always a market for natural rubber’ |(UALA LUMPUR. IY Nov. 16. Efficient plantations could still make a fair profit even if the price of natural rubber were to drop to about 30 to 36 cents a pound. This was stated by the president of the B. F. Goodrich Co., Mr.
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    $8,295,500 bonds
    26 8 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 19 Bank Negara has sold $8,295,500 worth of National Defence Bonds. Yesterday It sold $50,300 worth of bonds to three subscribers.
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    Mayor and ex-mayor to visit Australia
    138 8 pENANG, Nov. 15. The Mayor of Penang, Mr. C Y. Choy. and the former Mayor, Mr. Ooi Thiam Slew, will take three City Council plaques for presentation to the cities of Brisbane. Sydney and Melbourne during their forthcoming visit to Australia. Mr. Choy will
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    Lim to ask for govt policy on causeway
    230 8 PENANG, November 14 J)R Lim Chong Eu, leader of the UDP o portion in the State Assembly, will ask the Chief Minister, Dato Wong Pow Nee for h State Government’s policy with regard to ti building of a causeway to link Penang
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    Sabah to set up first cement plant
    120 8 QINGAPORE. Nov. 15.—Sa- bah is to have its first cement plant to be set up by Malayan businessmen, the Sabah Chief Minister, Mr. Peter Lo, said here today. Mr. Lo, who was on his "ay to Kuala Lumpur to attend the budget session
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    Supplementary Budget
    58 8 IPOH. Nov. 19 The; IP Municipal Council wM y t0 special meeting next r pntar v seek approval of a budget of $95,110, the fl ftl “VSSi. *60.000 to required^ the conversion to month maV.uai of pay for industriai and workers. while 5 l 7 500 rv ;1
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    Youth leader on tour
    40 8 PARIT BUNTAR. N°V- 15 north Perak youth leac e to* Stephen Hendricks le f t 0 f day P on a three-week study p Japan and of Cu sponsored by the Mims ture. Youth and Spoits.
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    ‘Silent revolution in kampongs will explode’
    728 9 Warning to Govt to meet needs of rural folk K. LUMPUR, Nov. 16 'fHE Government was warned today that the “silent revolution” in the kampongs would explode unless a planned rural economy capable of meeting the needs of these people was started now. The
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    Why no tenders were called: Khaw explains
    254 9 J£UALA LUMPUR, v Nov. 15 —Question time in the House of Representatives today was devoted entirely to a Socialist Front query as to why no tenders had been called for the low-cost housing project at Jalan Pekeliling (Circular Road) here. For an hour,
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    Warning to mariners
    33 9 PENANO. Nov. 15—The Marine headquarters today warned marl* ner§ that the North Channel night •loat has been temporarily removed. In its place a red light buoy has been put up.
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    CALL FOR S’PORE WORKERS’ ARMY
    155 9 CINGAPORE, Nov. 15 The Singapore General Printing Workers’ Union has called on the Singapore Government to set up a “workers’ voluntary armed force” to defend the security and integrity of Singapore. A resolution unanimously adopted by tne union strongly urged the Ministry ofDefence and Security
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    Governor to be flown to Capital for treatment
    118 9  -  From G. GELDARD KUCHING, Nov. 15.—Sarawak*! Governor, Tun Abanr Hail Openg, W, Who is seriously ill, Is to bo flown to Koala Linfir tomorrow morning for specialist treatment Announcing this today, the Chief Minister, Dato Stephen Kalong Nlngkan, said that a doctor
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    Indian Fund offers three scholarships
    72 9 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 15. The Indian Scholarship Fund, a local educational trust, has offered three scholarships for a secondary school course to Malaysian students of Indian origin. Candidates wishing to apply for these awards can obtain application forms from the headmasters of their schools. Completed
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    Postal workers donate $1,500
    48 9 KUALA LUMPUR. Nov. 10—The Union of Post Office Workers. Malaya today donated $1,500 to the National Defence FundA cheque for the amount waj handed over to the Minister of Information and Broadcasting. Incite Senu bln Abdul Rahman, by the union’s president. Mr. A. Emmanuel.
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    More on luxuries?
    288 10  -  The Budget: Tan to tell how to raise more cash after 4 p.m. today By FELIX ABISHEGANADEN —Kuala Lumpur, Nov.‘ 17 LUXURY items are likely to be most affected by tax proposals which the Minister of Finance, Mr. Tan Siew Sin, will announce in his Budget speech
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    Packers to protect reputation of local rubber
    219 10 SINGAPORE, Nov. 15: The chairman of the Singapore Rubber Packers’ Association, Dato Ng Quee Lam, today assured the Malaysian and Singapore Governments that his organisation would do its “utmost to enhance the traditional good reputation of Malaysian rubber, and go all out to
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    Sarawak Governor flies in for specialist treatment
    264 10 JJUALA LUMPUR, Nov. I«._ Looking pale and drawn, the Governor of Sarawak, Tun Abang Haji Openg, arrived here by air today for specialist treatment at the General Hospital. The 63-year-old Governor was accompanied on his three-hour flight from Kuching in a Royal Malaysian
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    Parents Day
    19 10 PENANG, Nov. 16 —The Residency Road Malay Secondary School will hold its Parents Day on Nov. 28.
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    A new mosque
    19 10 RAUB, Nov. 16 A mosque costing $23,700, has been built in Kumpong Sungei Tekam, near Jerantut.
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    We ban Smith’s postal orders
    61 10 KUALA LUMPUR. Nov. 16 Malaysia has withdrawn the British postal order service with Rhodesia, the Minister of Works, Posts and Telecommunications, J>ato V. T. Sambanthan announced today. The public are advised not to send any British postal orders to Rhodesia. British postal orders issued in
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    Lock icon Award for ex-S’pore architect
    61 10 Reuter. f ELBOURNE, Nov. 16— ArA 1 chltect Ong Teck Joon, 28, formerly of Singapore, has won the Australian Plywood Board’s annual 400 Australian guineas award for the design of a floating restaurant. Mr. Ong, came from Singapore eight years ago. His prefabricated plywood design provides
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    $1.1 mil worth of free books
    57 10 KUALA LUMPUR. Nov. 16 The Minister of Education, injnr Mohamed Khir Johari. said today that $1.1 million worth of books were distributed to M schools from April last >' June this year. „,,p«tion He was replying to a QU by Mr. C. V. Devan
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    The Seventh Budget He admits: 7 used to be sensitive to criticism’—wife adds: ‘He has developed a durian-type skin’
    273 11  - The Seventh Budget He admits: 7 used to be sensitive to criticism’—wife adds: He has developed a durian-type skin -By- FELIX ABISHE6ANADEN Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 16 THE Minister of Finance, Mr. Tan’Siew Sin, who introduces his seventh Budget in the House of Representatives tomorrow, took things easy this evening. Over
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    11-plus exam again? Educationists welcome the suggestion
    479 11 K LUMPUR, Nov. 16 EDUCATIONISTS J in Malaya were generally enthusiastic today in their attitude to the re-intro-duction of the 11-plus examination. Opinions by school heads in most states showed that the re-introduction of the 11-plus, not as a qualifying examination, but as
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    S’pore invited to Asian education meeting
    184 11 S’ pore invited to Asian education meeting CINGAPORE, Nov. 19—Sir.gapore and Malaysia have been invited to P ar ticipate in the second conference of Asian education ministers organised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation in Bangkok from Monday to Nov, 29. According to a statement received here
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    Union man for New Zealand
    53 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Nov. 16—Mr. 8 Oanapathy. general secretary of the Union of Postal Uniformed Staff, will attend the Postal. Telegraph and Telephone International Asian conference in Wellington. New Zealand. He will leave here by air on Nov. 19. The conference will be held from Nov.
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    The $1m trade fair in S’pore
    51 11 SINGAPORE, Nov. 16 More than $1 million worth of products will be on display at a trade fair at the New World amusement park, which will be opened on Nov. 19 by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Bocial Affairs Mr Chan Chee
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    The Booster Budget
    1204 12 Turnover tax is scrapped, S J*-' /> instead a 2 per cent tax < *1 f W* 4 i Tl f I il ■'i'.'t'* j, 7 iy s Jr 3 )r at source is imposed KUALA LUMPUR. Nov. 17 gUDGET proposals to boost local industries and secure
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    800 in S’pore seek move to Johore
    226 12 K. LUMPUR, Nov. 17 gIGHT hundred Malaysians in Singapore have accepted the Malay- v sian Government’s offer -to resettle them in Johore. This was announced by Tengku Abdul Rahman in the House of Representatives today. The Prime Minister was replying to Dr. Um
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    S’pore policy on China undecided question still
    236 12 SINGAPORE, Nov. 17 —Singapore's policy towards Communist China is still an open question. No definite position has yet been taken except support for China’s entry into the United Nations. This was the position set out by the Prime Minister, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew,
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    The Budget and you
    267 13 T'HIS is how Mr. Tan’s Budget proposals A will affect the people of Malaya, Sarawak and Sabah: INCOME TAX: No change in Malaya. Present scale of 40 per cent abatement in respect of first $50,000 of chargeable income cut by 10 per cent in Sabah and
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    Thai King to honour four from S’pore
    95 13 SINGAPORE, Nov. 17. Four Singapore businessmen will be presented with Thai Royal Orders at a reception at the Thai Embassy on Dec. 5 to mark the birthday of the King of Thailand. They are Messrs Lien Ying Chow, Owyang Chi. Lo Kwang Pheng
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    S’pore asks to be member of IRSG
    158 13 gINGAPORE, Nov. 17. Singapore has applied to be a member of the International Rubber Study Group in London. management mmjttee of the Grour meets m London from Nov. 24 to 26 Trade Commisu°»! 1 u er i n L° n don, Mr. G.F.A.
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    Rates: Action to be taken
    66 13 TAIPINO, Nov. 17—The Taiping Town Council, which expects a deficit of $25,490 next year, has decided to take firm action against ratepayers falling behind in the payment of their assessment rates. It has already issued several notices of demand. The council chairman, Mr. Q. Fernandez,
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    American woman leader in
    65 13 KUALA LUMPUR. Nov. 16 The chairman of the Young Women’s Christian Association of the United Mrs. Maurice Moore, arrived here today “thrilled at the opportunity of visiting Malaysia of which I have heard so much.’’ Mrs. Moore, who is also a trustee of the Asia Foundation,
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    Ibans rush to join Rangers
    41 13 KUCHING. Nov. 17—More than 200 Iban youths crowded the recruiting centre to join the 3rd Bn., Malaysian Rangers when a recruiting team visited Kapit In Sarawak's Third Division yesterday. The recruiting team will visit Sibu tomorrow.
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    Conference of co-operators
    50 13 PENANG, Nov. 17—The Governor of Penang, Raja Tun Uda Al-Haj, will declare open the All-Malaya 00-operative Conlerence at the St. Xavier’s hall at 2.30 p/n. *on Dec. 11. The conference will last until Dec. 13. Over 120 co-operators have registered as delegates with another 150 as observers.
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    Timber team is coming
    77 13 SINGAPORE, Nov. lfi A fiveni in American business team will arrive here on Nov. 20 to look jnto the possibility of selecting Singapore as a central supply point of South-East Asian timber »ncl veneer to the United States. The team, representing a crosssection of the wood
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    Ball in Penang
    22 13 PENANG, Nov. 16 The City ,K)^ S Council is holding a ball on Dec 4 at the Town Hall.
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    Prize-giving.
    17 13 PENANG. Nov. 16—The Glugor n!!?i will hold its anual prize-giving concert and exhibition on Nov. 23.
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    Khaw and basketball: It’s all in the mind
    113 13 Khaw and basketball: It’ s all in the mind LUMPUR, Nov. 16.— The expenses of Mr. Khaw Kai Boh, the Minister of Local Government and Housing, while leading the Malaysian women’s basketball team to Seoul recently, and those of the team, were met partly by its members and partly by
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    Lock icon Arab custodian
    36 13 Reuter. UNITED NATIONS. Nov. 16 Malaysia and Afghanistan yesterday tabled on behalf of the Arab countries a draft resolution calling for the establishment of a U N. custodian for Arab property in Israel. Reuter.
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    D.O. is president
    33 13 NIBONG TEBAL, Nov. 17 The Province South District Officer. Nik Mohamed Zain bin Haji Hassan, was elected president of the Nibong Tebal Recreation Club at its annual meeting here yesterday.
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    5-POINT PLAN TO PUBLICISE MALAYSIA
    185 13 KUALA LUMPUR, November 17. r 'HE Minister of Information and Broadcasting, 1 Inche Senu bin Abdul Rahman, announced in the House of Representatives today his Ministry’s five-point plan to make Malaysia better known abroad and to counteract Indonesian propaganda. The plan includes: RE-ORGANISATION and expansion
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    Those two years in Malaysia NOT a waste: Lee
    172 13 gINGAPORE, Nov. 17.—Singapore’s two years in Malaysia had been an education in racial, religious and linguistic toierrance, the Prime Minister. Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. said last night. It would be wrong, he added to think that those two years had been
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    Territorial Army boycott is treason, says NTUC
    167 13 SINGAPORE, Nov. 17. The Singapore National Trades Union Congress today urged the Government to take the “sternest measures” against traitors, who were attempting to agitate the people against joining the island’s-Terri-torial Army. Last week, the opposition Barisan Sosialis had called on Singapore people
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    Vigilantes for Borneo?
    55 13 KUALA LUMPUR. Nov. 16 The Minister of Home Affairs, Dato Ismail bin Dato Ha|i Adul Rahman, said today that the Government would decide shortly whether to set up vigilante corps in Sabah and Sarawak He was replying to a question by Che AJibah binte Abol fAll Sarawak>
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    Radio engineer for Germany
    51 13 KUALA LUMPUR. Nov. 16—The acting Chief Engineer of Radio Malaysia, Mr. Sen Oupta. will visit Germany for two weeks at the Invitation of the Oerman Government to study radio and television installations there Mr Gupta, who Is now In London, will arrive in Frankfurt on Nov.
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    Foreign aid vital to Malaysia Plan
    586 14 K LUMPUR, Nov. 10 THE Government is to spend $4,550 million in the public sector during the First Malaysia Fiveyear Development Plan to start next year. This is $1,350 million or 42 per cent more than that spent during the 1961-65 period. Announcing this
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    Sabah traders told about C-mart
    242 14 OANDAKAN, Nov. 17. The nine-man Malayan goodwill trade mission yesterday met members of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce here and explained to them the misunder standing about the limited common market. The mission, led by Inche Jamil bln Mohamed Jan. controller of the Industrial Development
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    Ismail tells why Talib had to sue to clear Govt’s name
    1775 15 KUALA LUMPUR, November 18 THE Minister of Home Affairs, Dato (Dr.) Ismail bin Dato Abdul Rahman, today defended the Government allocation of $88,323 for legal expenses incurred by former Minister of Education, Inche Rahman Talib. He said the Government
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    THAI ARMY CHIEF DUE FOR 8-DAY VISIT
    88 16 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. —The Deputy Com-mander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army, General Boriboon Chulacharitta, will arrive here on Friday for an eight-day visit to Malaysia. General Boriboon will be accompanied by senior officers of the Royal Thai Army The visitors will call on
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    Two meetings
    39 16 PENANG. Nov. 18 Lt. Col C. Grinsted, former field officer of the British Salvation Artny. will conduct two evangelistic meetings at the Salvation Army headquarters. Perak Road on Nov. 21 at 10 a m. and 6 p.m.
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    ‘It will spur farm, factory production’
    663 16 K. LUMPUR, Nov. IB JHE 1966 Budget will spur factory and farm production at home and continue to attract foreign investments, said Senator S.O.K. Übaidullah, chairman of the United Chambers of Commerce Malaysia. Mr. Üb&itii’Uah. who was commenting: on the tax proposals announced by
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    Art exhibition
    23 16 PENANG. Nov. 18 Minister. Dato Won f today opened an exhibit ioi 20th century German pain at the British Council here.
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    MAYBE I WAS EMOTIONAL
    434 16 Tengku withdraws remarks on bid to topple him K. LUMPUR, Nov. 17 Abdul Rahman today withdrew his remarks that certain extremists within Umno wanted to “topple” him over the language issue. The Prime Minister told the House of Repre s e n tatives “I should not
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    Tan: Govt to carry its own insurance
    423 17 benefits scheme explained K. LUMPUR, Nov. 19 THE Government A will carry its own insurance to meet death and accident claims on behalf of Ministers, assistant Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries. The House of Representatives was told this by the Minister of Finance, Mr.
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    Alliance put their own man back as Malacca Council secretary
    350 17 MALACCA, Nov. 18. THE Alliance-controlled Malacca Municipal Council has decided to appoint a former municipal financial assistant, Mr. Low Earn Hang, as municipal secretary with effect from Dec. 1. He is to be employed on a year-to-year contract. At yesterday’s
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    Anniversary
    37 17 SINGAPORE Nov. 18 The Seu Teck Sean Tong in Boat Quay, a charitable organisation offering free medical treatment to the sick, tonight celebrated its golden jubilee with a vegetarian dinner in Teochew building in Tank Road.
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    Thanksgiving service
    29 17 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 18. The annual Thanksgiving service for the Amer can community will be held at the Wesley Methodist Church, off Davidson Road on Nov. 25
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    Britain not tough enough on Smith: Tengku
    242 17 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 19. THE Prime Minister, Tengku Abdul Rahman, today charged Britain with not being firm enough in dealing with the Rhodesian crisis. He urged that more effective measures be taken against the White minority rule of Mr. lan Smith and said
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    A civics centre to be set up
    208 17 K. LUMPUR, Nov. 19 THE Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Inche Senu bin Abdul Rahman. said today that the Government proposed to build a civics training centre at Petaling Jaya. Meanwhile, the centre would occupy the former residence of the Indonesian Ambassador to
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    No cut of British forces in Sarawak: Marten
    144 17 KUCHING, Nov. 19.—The British Government had no intention of cutting down the strength of security forces serving in Sarawak. Britain’s Deputy High Commissioner to East Malaysia (Borneo). Mr. F. W. Marten, said this here today. He conceded, however, that Britain was considering
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    Alliance rally
    42 17 SEREMBAN, Nov. 18 The Alliance will hold its first rally tomorrow on the Rahang padang at 7 p.m. In support of the Alliance candidate, Mr. Kan Kok Kwan, 32, for the by-election of the Rahang State constituency on Dec. 11
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    Fish fry gift
    36 17 MUAR. Nov. ID—The Btat« Government yesterday gave 6.400 Ash fry to the owners of three Ash ponds at Bakrl and Parlt Jawa here. Two of the ponds had been converted from mining pool*.
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      Post-budget boom on Stock Exchange
      2344 18 From Our Market Correspondent THE Stock Exchange, which had been very steady in the early part of last week, soared ahead in the last three days of trading following the Malaysian budget which was described as the mildest for years. With virtually no new taxes,
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      CLOSING PRICES
      32 18 RUBBER TIN (per lb.) (por picul). Npv. IS. I9H cU. llNil'i 89V 4 ctp. 104.!5 O old. $689.25 Is. 68 1 4 cti. $679.61 19. 6$H eU. $882.37 U. $684.25
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      MALAYAN STOCK INDICES
      50 18 Nov. 15 Nov. 16 Nov 17 Nov. 18 Nov. 19 Nov. 20 Industrial*: 79.83 P 0.12 80 46 81.53 82 69 83.37 rins: 101.24 101.49 101.90 102.74 102.87 103.21 rubbers: 103.73 ***** 103.77 104.09 104 09 104 09 •Dec. 30 i 963 100 Dec. 29. .962 100
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      Hongkong Bank
      80 18 The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, the first British bank to open offices in the United States a century ago, on Friday, dedicated its new U S. $6 million 18-storey Hongkong Bank building in San Francisco. Mr. J. A. H. Saunders, international board chairman, flew from Hongkong to
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      EXCHANGE RATES
      46 18 r PHE Association of Banks in Malay* t sia made these changes in Its rates to merchants on Saturday (all rates to $100): Seling TT or OD rsady: Deutschs Marks 1301; Belgian Francs 1613; French Francs 159}; Italian Lire ***** and Swedish Kroner 16S|.
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      Uncertain conditions on Rubber Market
      324 18 A*us?, XTr» Provided sharp conS? report &CB c. ift thrtr current Rubber Mark,” The digesttva prooeaa n*#.^. f ?*V° Wln f th build Tor lont^ Dally TJhies fluctuated narrowlv If somewhat srratlcaUj, reflecJ?: uncertainty and Mn| Tumorsr was reduced and tradins wm thin. a tarty
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      CLOSING PRICES
      24 18 Nov. 19MALAYAN RUBBER PRICE: 68* <* ents < up one-eighth of a n TIN: $682,371 $2 75) Unofficial estimated offering 210 tons (up »•> tons).
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      PRODUCE PRICES
      61 18 ""•••nut «H! blllll >•*>»* «eller» rontlnent: Copra: Nov./Dec. UK Conn Unquoted. «||»r*, Popper: Muntok white fC i.,i Haiawan white uarhH^ Sarawak black J1474 r ia ii Lampong black #V»7* (N» f f rs 96% NLW). AST A $H'* (100% NLW1 Singapore Coconut OH dnl ociation price*: bulk $4
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      UNIT TRUSTS
      37 18 (Managers' First Malayan 1.P< J Second Malayan J ,g Third Malayan J' *<» *<1 Malaysia Commerce 7? Mai. Saving Fund... I Fiist Hong Kong... v1 Second Hong Kong 4 4<1 Sterling Commodity 3/10 (•Hone Kong currem?'
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    Raja: Our mission a complete success
    531 19 SINGAPORE, Nov. 18 SINGAPORE, Nov. 18. SINGAPORE’S Foreign Minister, Mr. S. Rajaratnam, who flew home last night, happily announced the “complete success’* of the Government’s goodwill mission to put Singapore's newly-independent status in proper perspective before the nations of Afro-Asia. He said the mission,
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    ‘Mild’ Budget pleases share mart
    180 19  -  By < Geoffrey Boland SINGAPORE, Mon. 18. Heavy trading throughout the day on the Stock Exchange followed the Malaysian Budget, described by local brokers as ‘‘one of the mildest for years.” The general market, feeling was at first one of disbelief that company tax and
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    PLANS ON TOURIST CENTRE
    75 19 QEREMBAN, Nov. 18.—A 15-acre 3lte at the Pedas Hot Spring, 12 miles from here, has been acquired by the State Government to provide better facilities for tourists. Chalets, car parks, canteens and restaurants will be built in the area. The chairman of the Government Halting Bungalows
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    Institute of Management needs $1.1 m in aid
    104 19 SINGAPORE, Nov. 18.—The O Singapore Institute of Management needs $1.1 million over the next three years to fulfil its vital function of helping to train the State's top executives This was disclosed today by Mr. Richard Eu. chairman of the governing council
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    Govt Services to pick queen
    47 19 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 18 A “Miss Malaysia Services” contest will the Malaysian Government Ser vices welfare and r ec reational annual dance at the Royal Selan gor Golf Club here on Dec. li. EUch Government Department can enter up to two Contestants.
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    Weightlift contest
    36 19 SINOAPORE. Nov. 18 Minister of State for Cu Mr K C Le«. w ll open the boay buUdmg and weightlifting conSits for "Mr. Mon” at Havelock Community Centre at 7.30 pm. on Nov. 20.
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    Singapore’s key envoys will be named soon
    342 19 SINGAPORE, Nov. 18. DIPLOMATIC missions for key positions in five continents will be set up by the Singapore Government by the beginning of next year. Indications today from the Prime Minister, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew were that arrangements are near-complete. With last night’s
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    Budget proposals are good says Salleh
    184 19 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 18.— 11 Sabah’s Finance Minister, Inehe Harris Saileh, today described the new Budget proposals as “essential and good.” Speaking to newsmen at the International Airport on arrival here from a four-day visit, Inche Saileh said that if the people wanted progress
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    Budget meeting
    26 19 IPOH. Nov. 18 —‘Ten days have been set aside for the budget meeting of the Perak State Legislative Assembly which begins on Dec. 14.
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    $134 shock win by Malaysia
    1227 20 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 21, The November meeting opened today with a shock for punters when Malaysia, riddeen by Laurie Johnson, won the first race to pav $134. Race One CL. 3, DIV. 4—7F. Healthy Stable’! (9) MALAYSIA 8.9 (96—36) Johnson 1 (1) Pin High 1.1
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    Ministry to help students hit by the break with Pakistan
    328 20 K. LUMPUR, Nov. 21 HTHE Ministry of EduA cation will do its best to help Malaysian students affected by Pakistan's diplomatic break with Malaysia to continue their studies. This was stated by the Minister of Education, Inche Mohamed Khlr Johari,
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    October tin output
    135 20 October tin outputs (ail in piculs). Ampat Tin 902. Berjuntai Tin 6,894. Kampong Lanjut 2,336, Kamunting 2,632. Kramat 647. Kuala Kampar 1,894. Larut Tin 550. Lower Perak 1,640. Malayan Tin 3,913. Pahang Consolidated 3,912. Pungah Tin 263. Rahman Hydraulic 498. Rantau Tin 210. Siamese Tin 2,980. Southern
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    Society buys bonds
    21 20 IPOH. Nov. 21. perativi School Teachers Ltd Thrift and has Federation of pefen* vested $20,000 in National Bonds.
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    Visual-aids exam
    31 20 MACHANd. Nov. J1 seven teachers who f0urse in a six-month training for an audio visual-aids w 11 psd*n{ examination at j j n K<*» Garong Malay Bharu on Saturday
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      38 20 BIG SWEEP Total pool $86,464 2nd prise: No 2C4776 ($10,947) 3rd prise: Nj *****2 ($5,473) Starter* ($1,824 each) No* 1787 64 *****4 *****2. JV64 Consolation prizes ($486 each): Nos *****3 *****9 *****7. *****4.',9?;?’ *****6, *****9 *****3 *****9, *****5.
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