The Straits Budget, 20 April 1966
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section40 1966-04-20 1 The Straits Budget THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES MALAYSIA’S NATIONAL NEWSPAPER REGISTERED AT THE G.P.O. U K. AS A NEWSPAPER I{ I l-;s 705. KUALA LUMPUR, APRIL 20, 1966. Price 40 Cents (Malaya) or 1 Shilling KDN 2035.40 words
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Advertisement259 1966-04-20 1 INCREASE IH CIRCULATION M 8 YEARS! Reflecting the countries’ consistent economic development the Straits Times has since 1957 soared from an average net sale of 80,683 per issue during that year to 160,249 in October 1965, and is still rising! A continuous rise in income levels (from an estimated £465259 words
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Article179 1966-04-20 2 ‘SPECTATOR’ - A LITTLE MORE COMFORT FOR THE $1 FANS ‘SPECTATOR’ Singapore. ANOTHER Singapore Grand Prix has been held and as before, everyone considered it a success from the organisation point of view. I wonder if anyone has given a thought whether it was a success from the179 words
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Article45 1966-04-20 2 FURIOUS - FURIOUS Singapore MUST pop records take iTI preference over your annual Grand Prix? I am referring to the commentary of the saloon and tourer cars race on Sunday when with only two laps to go, the commentary was suddenly cut off for records.45 words
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Article401 1966-04-20 2 CITIZEN - CITIZEN Singapore IN the current polemic on the disparity of school fees paid by citizens. Mr. Tommy Koh savs It Is unjust to require non-cltlzens to pay such excessively high fees bearing In mind the fact that thev contribute to Singapore’s coffers as well. Mr William401 words
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Article60 1966-04-20 2 NON-GEYSER - NON-GEYSER Singapore THERE seems to be little reason for the Mount Emily swimming pool to be closed for “repairs” for nine months a period within which. I am sure, a brand new swimming pool could have been constructed. One wonders if the spate of fountain construction could have60 words
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Article103 1966-04-20 2 JIWAI” - "JIWAI” Kuala Lumpur I WAS involved in a motor accident recently. The Police have sent me a Notice of Prosecution and consequently, I applied for certified copies of my report and the report made by the driver of the other vehicle directly involved in103 words
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200 1966-04-20 2 “ANTI -CONFRONT ASI”; NON-CITIZEN - “ANTI -CONFRONT ASI” Singapore NON-CITIZEN Singapore A RE the new Indonesian leaders sincere in their attitude towards Singapore? One is Inclined to the belief that this changed attitude of the Indonesian leaders harbours a sinister design, in that they hope to make use of Singapore200 words
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306 1966-04-20 2 PROF. T. H. ELLIO I I - PROF. T. H. ELLIO I I Director School of Pharmacy Singapore IN reply to ‘Bachelor’ who enquired whether the School of Pharmacy was doing anything to alleviate difficulties in obtaining pupillage training, the short answer is —quite a lot. In fact it is the responsibility306 words
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Article75 1966-04-20 2 G.N. M - G.N.M Pontian rE D.A.P., is supposed to be faithful to Malaysia and Malaysia alone Mr. Devan Nair’s sta ements recently hardly confirm this. He seems to be only interested in supporting Singapore’s policy to intimidate Malaysian citizens there Devan Nair and the DAP. should choose between75 words
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Article203 1966-04-20 2 WONG TUCK CHEON - WONG TUCK CHEON(. Kuala Lumpur lIR. D. R. Daniel’s arguments for doing away with the Sixth Form entrance examination (B.T. April 14' seem unconvincing and ill-conceived. In the first place, not all students are admitted Into the Sixth Form by way of the entrance203 words
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Article68 1966-04-20 2 TEOH ENG KEA - TEOH ENG KEA Pegawai Penerang* Negri Sembih' Seremban I REFER to your repoi (B.T. April 13) head ed “The $4OO A Mont Farmer Soon, say Mentri” Your repor’ stated that “The Negn Sembilan Government to open up 60,000 acres o land in the State unde various schemes.” In68 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article524 1966-04-20 3 Tti Vang di-Periuan Agong ill l)c ceremonially installed At 59. the fourth Paramount Ruler is twenty ti.s older than was his immediate predecessor when he ascended the throne, but three wars younger than the first and second Malaysian kings. Born in Kuala Trengganu and (ducated at– Straits Times, April 11 - 524 words
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Article251 1966-04-20 3 —Straits Times, April 11 Mr. Khaw Kai Boh’s criticism of the Johore State Government’s lack of co-operation with the Central Government over low-cost housing points to a problem second only to ♦hat of raising more money to build more homes. Unless more efficient procedures for dealings between the—Straits Times, April 11 - 251 words
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Article498 1966-04-20 3 Until the purpose of Indonesia’s intention to recognise independent Singapore is made quite plain, the Singapore Government can hardly say more or do less than it has. Indonesia’s intention has been welcomed, but the Singapore statement notes that it is also Indonesia’s intention to intensify con- frontation—Striats Times. April 12 - 498 words
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Article608 1966-04-20 3 Hie semi-official Indonesian Herald, mouthpiece of the i Indonesian Foreign Office, is very frank about Jakarta’s decision to recognise Singa- pore. It is part of a plan to isolate Kuala Lumpur, says the paper. Now that Singapore has shown its desire for independence, Indonesia will help it—Straits Times. April 13 - 608 words
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Article195 1966-04-20 3 What has happened to the old ruling that only mersawa and white meranti logs could be exported from Malaya? Though technically the position is that all other varieties must be milled into timber before export, timber industry spokesmen maintain that this provision is being evaded. As a resultStrait* Times. April 13 - 195 words
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Article685 1966-04-20 4 The proposal made by President Marcos that the Foreign Ministers of Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines should meet in the company of the Foreign Ministers of all other Asian countries which may declare their interest in peace in South-East Asia sounds less like a clarion call than—Straits Times, April 14 - 685 words
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Article245 1966-04-20 4 The price of rubber has dropped four cents a pound since the American General Services Administration announced the change in its stockpile sales programme. There is now no monthly or quarterly limit on sales. It had been assumed in Malaysia, mistakenly as it turns out, that the monthly—Straits Times, April 14 - 245 words
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Article638 1966-04-20 4 —Straits Times, April 15 The Minister for Education, Inche Khir Johari, has been quick to meet the complaint of secondary school headj masters (and people not in the teaching profession) against Government delay in I recognising foreign degrees. A decision will be token, he promises, before May—Straits Times, April 15 - 638 words
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Article214 1966-04-20 4 —Straits Times, April 15 The apparently simple matter of appointing a score of Malaysian trade commissioners drags on and on without result. Though the scheme dates back at least to 1963, when the need for overseas commercial representation became obvious, not a single commissioner has been appointed. Candidates—Straits Times, April 15 - 214 words
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Article386 1966-04-20 4 —Straits Times, April The Deputy Prime Minister. Tun Razak, has not delayed in acting upon his recent statement that changes must be made in th e civil service to meet the demands ot changing times. Barely a month after he spoke of the Government’s intentions before a—Straits Times, April ■' - 386 words
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Article, Illustration1011 1966-04-20 5 CHONG EU AT UDP GENERAL ASSEMBLY ‘SPECIAL RIGHTS HAVE NOT SOLVED THE PROBLEM’ PENANG, April 10 'J’HE secretary-general of the United Democratic Party, Dr. Lim Chong Eu, today said that the UDP fully realised that people throughout Malaysia were crying out for the Opposition parties to1,011 words
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279 1966-04-20 5 i>ENANG, Apr. 10. l The Democratic Action Party today accused the Alliance Government of having never subscribed to the idea of a Malaysian Malaysia. “The truth Is now out or the bag.” Mr. C. V. Devan Nair the party secretarygeneral. told a meeting of279 words
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Article72 1966-04-20 5 SINGAPORE, Apr. 10—The Minister for Finance, Mr. Lim Kim San, has declared the following products as pioneer products under the Pioneer Industries (relief from income tax) Ordinance. Iron pipe fittings, greases (all types) and sewing threads of cotton yarn and sewing threads of synthetic yarn. Announcing72 words
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Article27 1966-04-20 5 SINGAPORE, Apr. 10— Parking I acuities for the dockyard department at Keppel harbour will cost too ,P ort 9in 8 a Pore Authority 522,350.27 words
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192 1966-04-20 5 PENANG, Apr. 10 rpHE President of the Madurai Tamil Association of India, Sir P. T. Rajan, today praised Malaysia for having accepted Tamils as “part and parcel of the country’s citizens.” “Compared with other countries which have been driving Tamils out, Malaysia is indeed an enlightened192 words
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87 1966-04-20 5 SINGAPORE, Apr. 10 Some 575 students have been selected for admission to the Nanyang University for the 1966/67 new academic term which opens on May 2. They will study under the new three-year system recommended by the Wang Gang Wu curriculum review committee. About87 words
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Article23 1966-04-20 5 SEREMBAN. Apr. 10 Negri Sembilan’s Chief Education, Officer. Mr. Cheah Tat Hua'., h*J been elected president of the State Scout Council.23 words
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409 1966-04-20 6 SINGAPORE, Apr 10 Singapore Government has just embarked on a comprehensive study of transport and land use in the Republic, with the object of drawing up a new Master Plan. This may take three years to complete, said the acting Director it Public409 words
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228 1966-04-20 6 JOHORE BHARU, Apr. 1C THE Cabinet has decided to introduce a sickness insurance scheme for the workers in this country as soon as possible, the Minister of Finance, Mr. Tan Siew Sin, said here today. He added that in the not too distant future,228 words
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Article, Illustration349 1966-04-20 6 SINGAPORE, Apr. 10. Singapore's High Commissioner in Malaysia, Mr. Ko Teck Kin (below), died in Hong Kong last night after a short illness. He was 60. He had gone there three weeks ago to seek medical treatment. He was accompanied by349 words
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Article274 1966-04-20 6 JESSELTON, April 10. 'JHE Sabah Government will spend $l9 million in the next five years to improve telecommunication services in the State. The projects will include a microwave trim!; route between Jesselton and Sandakan, a hi«hgrade trunk route between Sandakan, Lahi.t Datu and Tawau, new large274 words
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Article24 1966-04-20 6 PARIT BUNTAR, Apr. 10— Mr Kuan King Chor, formerly of the PWD, has assumed duties as engt-neer-in-charge of the PWD in Krian.24 words
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192 1966-04-20 6 SINGAPORE, Apr. 10.—One of Singapore’s must senior school masters i.-n retired after nearly ,i(i years in the teach rx profession. He is Mr. Frank C. Jaux s 65, who is well -known (<• thousands of past an i present students of th<* Christian192 words
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105 1966-04-20 6 gINGAPORE, Apr. 10— Work on the Singapore Governments proposed physical education centre, to be built at Farrer Park near the athletic stadium, will begin soon. The Public Works Department is now completing plans for the new $216,000 centre, which will take about a105 words
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Article, Illustration568 1966-04-20 7 K. LUMPUR. Apr. 11 TENGKU Abdul Rahman today said Malaysia would continue to be strong and stable to achieve more successes in all fields of national activity. The Prime Minister said this in his message of felicitation and loyalty, from the Government568 words
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Article391 1966-04-20 7 AT his installation, the Yang di-Per-tuan Agong read this Royal Message: “I really feel very happy to receive the congratulatory address from the prime Minister on this very auspicious day. “On behalf of the Raja Permalsurl Agong, and myself, I wish to convey our unlimited thanks for391 words
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152 1966-04-20 7 Kuala lumpur, Apr. 12—The Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the Raja Permaisuri Agong shook the hands of nearly all the 3,000 guests at a tea party at Parliament House today. When Their Majesties arrived for the party, they were greeted by the Deputy Prime Minister, Tun152 words
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78 1966-04-20 7 PENANG, Apr. 12—Mr D. S. Ramanathan. state executive councillor and chairman of the MIC branch In Sungel Plnang, yesterday promised to take up with the State Government the case of 70 Indian families at Jalan India Glugor, whose landlords refused to accept their rents.78 words
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Article, Illustration1418 1966-04-20 8 AND AFTER IT ALL, A STATE DRIVE THROUGH STREETS OF CHEERING PEOPLE A simple act to signify assent KUALA LUMPUR, April 11. TUANKU Ismail Nasiruddin Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Zaina I Abidin of Trengganu was today installed as Malaysia's fourth Yang di-Per-tuan Agong in a ceremony1,418 words
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725 1966-04-20 10 SINGAPORE, Apr. 1 I M H. Lee Kuan Yew today restated his Government’s position of friendship towards all countries, even Indonesia. In reiterating this policy just before he left on a two-month tour of Asia and Europe, the Prime Minister stressed725 words
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Article, Illustration114 1966-04-20 10 MR. Richard Tan Til Kiat (above) returned to Singapore from Madras on Apr. 8 after spending 10 months learning classical d.inces at the Kalashetra Academy of Dance in Madras. Mr. Tan, 28, who has been interested in Indian dances since he was a boy,114 words
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Article79 1966-04-20 10 KUANTAN, Apr. 11—Cultural dancers from four South-East Asian countries taking part in the Pesta Belia (Youth Festival) at the Dewan Bahasa dan Pusteka in Kuala Lumpur, will make a two-day visit to Pahang beginning on April 26. Dancing troupes from India, Japan, Philippines, Korea, and Sabah79 words
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Article130 1966-04-20 10 PENANG, Apr. 11.—Dr. Lim Chong Eu was unanimously elected president of the United Democratic Party at its annual assembly here yesterday. Dr. Lim. who was secretarygeneral of the party, was proposed by Mr. Ng Swee Kooi, of Kuala Lumpur, and seconded by Mr. Teh130 words
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Article77 1966-04-20 10 KUALA LUMPUR, Apr. 10—The President of India. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, has sent a congratulatory message to the Yang diPertuan Agong on the occasion of the King’s installation The message reads: “While wishing you every success in the discharge of your onerous duties, I reiterate the hope that77 words
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114 1966-04-20 10 Kuala lumpur, Apr. n. —The first Indian Naval officers to be seconded to the Royal Malaysian Navy arrived in the Federal Capital today accompanied by their wives. The secondment of the two officers—Lt. George Kailath and Lt. S. P. Ba** nerjee—is part of India’s114 words
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369 1966-04-20 10 SINGAPORE, April 11. r Singapore Government is pushing ahe ad with big plans to give sport a big boost. This was announced tonight by the Minister for Social Affairs, Inche Othman Wok at a reception at Sri Temasek in honour of369 words
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331 1966-04-20 11 Staff Side seeks to amend the General Orders KUALA LUMPUR, April 12. PERMANENT service conditions and penr sion benefits are being considered for married women employed by the Government. The Government’s intention to revise the conditions of service for its married women331 words
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147 1966-04-20 11 TPOH, Apr. 12. The 1 Shaw Organisation Employees’ Welfare Association, Perak branch, today awarded 31 scholarships worth $2,600 to its members' children, studying in the Higher School Certificate, and secondary and primary schools. The winners comprised two pupils in the Higher School Certificate ($200147 words
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Article17 1966-04-20 11 SUNGEI PATANI. Apr. 12—Dr. M. Nntarajan has been elected chairman of Sungei Patani Club.17 words
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Article83 1966-04-20 11 JT’UALA LUMPUR, Apr. It— The Ministry of Works, Posts and Telecommunications today announced that an air parcel service to Austria, Portugal and Spain would be introduced from Apr. 15. V For the. first half pound, the postage rates will be $4.80 to Austria, $4.94 to Portugal,83 words
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Article, Illustration78 1966-04-20 11 T'UN Sir Gerald TemA pier laughs at a portrait of himself painted by one of the students of the Federation School for the Deaf. Sharing his mirth is Miss Lee Kooi Jong, principal of the school. Tun Sir Gerald and Toh Puan Lady Tempisaid. — Straits Times picture. - 78 words
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160 1966-04-20 11 PARIT B U N T A R Apr. 12.—The chairman of the Labour Party in Perak, Inche Sha’ari bin Arshad, today gave their three reasons why his branch was having trouble with the headquarters in Kuala Lumpur. “Our party headquarters,” he said had160 words
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140 1966-04-20 11 OINGAPORE, Apr. 12. Air India International has resumed its services to Singapore, the airline’s office here announced today. The airline operates two services a week—on Wednesdays and Fridays—between Singapore and New York via Madras, Bombay and London. On Mondays, one service is extended from140 words
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Article24 1966-04-20 11 KUALA LUMPUR, Apr. 12.—A 21-member trade mission from New Zealand, now in Singapore, will arrive here tomorrow for a week-long visit.24 words
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Advertisement13 1966-04-20 11 aa =mam aaas Jrails pnbgel SUBSCRIPTION RATES (Payable In advance) 8S> rr r13 words
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Article, Illustration285 1966-04-20 12 MEMORANDUM TO ASK GOVT TO STATE ITS POLICY LOCAL INDUSTRIES MAY BE DEPRIVED OF VITAL RAW MATERIALS, WARN ASSOCIATIONS KUALA LUMPUR, April 12. READERS of the timber industry have expressed grave concern over the unrestricted export of timber logs which were required for local industries.285 words
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Article89 1966-04-20 12 Kuala lumpur, Apr 12 —Mr. Ralph P. Wilson, general director of the ruling New Zealand National Party, today visited Alliance Party headquarters here to study its organisation. He also had talks with political leaders. He was later entertained to a lunch at the Selangor Club by89 words
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160 1966-04-20 12 SINGAPORE, Apr. 12—A large consignment of orchid blooms from the Singapore Botanic Gardens will be flown to Los Angeles for the fifth world orchid conference. This will be part of Singapore’s effort to maintain its place of eminence in the world of orchids. Singapore’s160 words
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249 1966-04-20 12 l/ANGAR, Apr. 12. The Central Government is to be asked to take appropriate action against people who failed to show proper respect when the national anthem is played in cinema halls and other public gatherings, or ban its playing on such occasions. This249 words
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Article, Illustration271 1966-04-20 12 KUALA LUMPUR, April 12. jyjEMBER nations of the Economic Commis--1 sion for Asia and the Far East (Ecafe) feel that if there is to be faster rate of development in their respective countries the emphasis should be on “trade and more trade.” This271 words
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Article44 1966-04-20 12 SINGAPORE, Apr. 12—A delegation from the East Pakistan Small Industries corporation In Dacca are now in Singapore. They are scheduled to have discussions with officials of the Economic Development Board and also visit Jurong and other industrial estates in Singapore.44 words
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Article36 1966-04-20 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Apr. 12—Sgt Mahinder Singh of the First Regiment. Malaysian Reconnaissance Corps, will leave for Britain on Apr. 14 for a two-month gunnery instructors’ course at the Royal Armoured Corps Centre In Bovington.36 words
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Article157 1966-04-20 12 Kuala lumpur. Apr 12 —The Mentri Besar t>f Selangor, Dato Harim bln Hajl Idris, will open the Petaling Jaya Town Board Balal Raya (Community Hall> on Apr. 16 at 3.30 D.m. Earlier Dato Harun will guest of the Town Board at lunch at Shah's157 words
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Article159 1966-04-20 12 SINGAPORE. Apr. 12 —A y small Singapore plastic factory with machines made in their own backyard has managed to export transit plastic plugs to two countries overseas In competition with other firms out.slde the republic. These plastic plugs are used in liquidifled petroleum gas cylinders159 words
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Article, Illustration685 1966-04-20 13 PARTY NEGARA ANNOUNCES DECISION NOT TO MERGE WITH BARJASA KUCHING, Apr. 13 to unite the two Malay political parties in Sarawak Party Negara Sarawak (Panas) and Barisan Ra’ayat Jati Sarawak (Barjasa) under the sponsorship of Umno have failed and a split is imminent in the685 words
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192 1966-04-20 13 IPOH, Apr. 13.—Two 1 more National Service training centres, one in Penang and the other in Kluang, will be built by the Government this year. The Minister of Welfare Services, Hajl Abdul Hamid Khan disclosed this today at the fourth passing out parade192 words
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Article75 1966-04-20 13 KUALA LUMPUR, Apr. 13—Loke Yee Chong, alias Loke Yee Ling, of Chung Ling High School, Penang, has won the first prize of $lOO in the Mandarin Tune Writing contest organised jointly by the Chinese Service of Radio Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, and “Zaman Bahru” a periodical of the75 words
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Article22 1966-04-20 13 KUALA LUMPUR. Apr. 13 A teacher, Mr. S. Kalimuthu Pillai, has been elected president of the MIC Slim River branch.22 words
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256 1966-04-20 13 KUALA LUMPUR. Apr. 13.—Only a limited number of observers will be allowed to attend the international seminar of Tamil studies to be held here on Apr. 18. This is due to limited accommodation in the conference hall at the third residential college256 words
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Article34 1966-04-20 13 KUCHING, Apr. 13 The Curator of Sarawak Museum Mr. Tom Harrisson is now on retirement leave in Kuching. The Assistant Curator Mr. Benedict Sandin, has been appointed acting curator and ethnologist-34 words
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205 1966-04-20 13 KOTA BAHRU, Apr. 13 fTHE acting Mentri Besar of Kelantan, Nik Abdul Rahman bin Nik Mohamed, said today that the PMlPcontrolled State Government was not against non-Malays. Speaking at a farewell lunch for 12 exchange students from Penang and Selangor, he said: “Since the205 words
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355 1966-04-20 14 ‘Hypocritical bellyaching JOHORE BAHRU, April 13 secretary-general of the Democratic Action Party, Mr. C. V. Devan Nair, told a meeting of his party supporters tonight that there was a case for modifying the regulations requiring the payment of fees by Malaysian355 words
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Article32 1966-04-20 14 Apr. 13—A group ot 28 women—three from MalavMa—and lour men are attending a training .seminar on family planning at Eusoff College. They represent five countries In this vea ion.32 words
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187 1966-04-20 14 If UALA LUMPUR, Apr. 13.—The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports is to build multipurpose centres, costing $250,000 each in every State In Malaysia, to promote and improve sports. Announcing this at the opening of an exhibition of sports books at the British187 words
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137 1966-04-20 14 SINGAPORE. Apr. 13— The Port of Singapore tug, Skillful, sank this afternoon in a collision with a Japanese vessel off King’s Dock. An engineer of the tugboat is missing but 11 other crew members were rescued. The collision took place at about 4.30137 words
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98 1966-04-20 14 SINGAPORE. Apr. 13—A committee has been set up under the Ministry of Finance to organise a public lottery, the proceeds of which will be used for the development of sports and .also for social welfare. The Minister for Social Affairs, Inche Othmun Wok said98 words
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Article27 1966-04-20 14 SEREMBAN, Apr. 13 Col J.S Mr I tr* n. Commandant of the Malaysian Mthtary Training School Port Dickson, left for Singapore to-d-jy for Britain.27 words
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392 1966-04-20 14 KUALA LUMPUR, April 13. is to send a Note to the American Government protesting against the General Services Administration’s decision to sell unrestricted amount of rubber from its stockpile. Announcing this today after the weekly Cabinet meeting, the Minister of Commerce and Industry,392 words
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Article161 1966-04-20 14 Kuala lumpur. Apr 13 The < ent has taken steps to encourage the import of completely knocked down motor parts into the States of Malaya To do this, it has placed the importation of semi or medium knocked down motor parts under licence. Formerly, only161 words
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Article193 1966-04-20 14 I/UANTAN, Apr. 13. The MCA and the MIC today came out in full support of Inche Abdul Rahman Talib, the former Minister of Education, who was censured on Apr. 10 by seven branches of the Kuantan Umno division. The branches in an emergency meeting193 words
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Article37 1966-04-20 14 PARIT BUNTAR. Apr. 13 Sathu Nair has been re-el' president of the Chersonese E munch of the MIC for the consecutive term. The vice-president is Mi Mariappan; secretary Mr. Vasuthevan; and treasurer Mt Govlndasamy.37 words
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Article436 1966-04-20 15 ‘ESSENTIAL TO IMPROVE ITS STANDARD 9 It will continue to play important part as second language even after 1967 KUALA LUMFUR, April 14. ENGLISH will continue to play an imporFj tant part as a second language in Malaya even after 1967 when it ceases to be436 words
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223 1966-04-20 15 KUALA LUMPUR, Apr. 14. —The sec-retary-general of the United Democratic P*rty, Mr. Ng Swee Kcoi, today maintained that Malaysia should adopt a neutral foreign policy, and refrain from interfering with the internal affairs of her neighbouring countries.” Mr. Ng In a signed statement223 words
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164 1966-04-20 15 I/UALA LUMPUR, Apr. 14.—The Royal Malaysian Air Force is looking for young men to be trained as pilots. More pilots are needed under Its expansion programme which will shortly see the introduction of new types of aircraft such as the Caribou and164 words
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Article52 1966-04-20 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Apr. 14 The National Electricity Board's 1 public relations officer, Inche Megat Nordin bin Yunos. left here today for three months’ training in public relations in Britain. He will be trained at the Central Electricity Generating Board the Electrical Council and the Associated52 words
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323 1966-04-20 15 K. LUMPUR, Apr. 14 /\NLY the Prime Minister, Tengku Abdul Rah- man, and the Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak, can achieve what Sarawak locally has failed to achieve —native unity in the State. This was stated here today by323 words
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286 1966-04-20 15 KUALA LUMPUR, April 14. of mersawa and white meranti logs from Malaya are to be restricted, the Minister of Lands and Mines, Inche Abdul Rahman Ya’kub, said here today. When this step is taken, all timber logs from Malaya will be subject286 words
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Article45 1966-04-20 15 SINGAPORE. Apr. 14 A team of workmen went round several parts of the island today erasing anti-American slogans scrawled on walls and bus stop shelters. The police secretary, Mr.. T. Chelliah, today warned that those found writing these slogans would be arrested.45 words
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Article, Illustration271 1966-04-20 16 1/ U ALA LUMPUR. Apr. 14 Malaysian industrialists and businessmen have been invited to send a trade mission to New Zealand to study manufacturing techniques there. In extending the invitation. tiie leader of the 'V-man New Zealand trade mission, Mr. R.JI. Stewart, said271 words
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Article39 1966-04-20 16 KUALA LUMPUR, Apr. 14 Mr. D. J. Dallas, the Unesco expert now studying the setting up °1 hie national news agency iLernamat, left here today for a v°»k aV l Ur f Saball ntl Sara-39 words
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Article, Illustration327 1966-04-20 16 STEWART FOR AUSTRALIA BYRNE FOR N.Z. SINGAPORE, April 14 THE Speaker of Parliament, Mr. A. P. Rajah, is to serve as Singapore's first High Commissioner to Britain. The announcement was made simultaneously here and in London today. The Government also announced two other appointments327 words
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Article92 1966-04-20 16 SINGAPORE. Apr. 14 BOAC last night inaugurated its serlices from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore to Perth 8 0 The service, which will be tw ce a week, is operated by Boeing 707 eq On P fh ith Rolls Royce engines On the inaugural flight92 words
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Article, Illustration430 1966-04-20 16 Apr. 14. Department heads are to be vested with powers to promote and discipline subordinate officers, the Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak, announced here today. This new move is to ensure greater efficiency in the civil service, he said. Tun Razak who was430 words
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436 1966-04-20 17 Razak on Jakarta's plan to recognise Singapore: MALACCA, Apr. 15 THE Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul 1 Razak, said here tonight that confrontation could be ended quickly if only the Indonesians wanted it so. He was speaking at a dinner in his436 words
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Article109 1966-04-20 17 Ready soon —124 low cost homes pENANG, Apr. 15—One hundred and twentyfour houses in the second phase of the State Government low-cost housing scheme in Ayer It am for Malays are expected to be completed by the end of this month. The houses are expected to be ready for occupation109 words
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104 1966-04-20 17 KUALA LUMPUR, Apr. 15.— The Chief Minister of Madras, Mr. M. Bhaktavatsalain, arrived here today with 32 scholars and historians to attend the International Conference of Tamil Studies at the University of Malaya. They were met at the airport by the Minister104 words
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Article, Illustration297 1966-04-20 17 Kuala lumpur Apr. *MS.—The former British Ambassador to Indonesia, Sir Andrew Gilchrist, arrived here tonight as a private citizen. He is on his way home after completing a difficult three-year term in Jakarta. He said that he hoped to297 words
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241 1966-04-20 17 JESSELTON, April 16. jyjAJOR estates in Sabah are expected to invest about $32 million on planting of oil palm in the next few years. This will mean that another 40,000 acres of land will be under oil palm, bringing the241 words
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Article97 1966-04-20 17 KUALA LUMPUR, Apr. 15.—Shari bln Said, 25, of Malay Street here, was acquitted today of a charge of stealing four transistor radios valued at $438 from a radio shop in Petaling Jaya on August 20 last year. The court was told that the Roods97 words
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Article29 1966-04-20 17 TELUK ANSON, Apr. 15 Mr W. Vias has assumed duties here as Social Welfare Otllcer in place of Inche Rahim Ahmad who has been transferred to Seremban29 words
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232 1966-04-20 17 1/UALA LUMPUR, Apr. 15. —The last word in a minor controversy over the new "Tan Sri" title came from the Prime Ministers Department tonight. Replying to experts who suggested that the correct spelling for the second word should be “Seri”, the Permanent Secretary232 words
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Article101 1966-04-20 18 MARTIN I – - MARTIN I Singapore CINCE 1958, a series of housing estates comprising Bukit Timah Pari.. Air View Park, Hoover Park (all completed> aim Mandarin Park (just started) have appeared between 7th mile Bukit Timah Road and Jurons Road. In this vast housing complex there is only one,101 words
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MALAYAN SHARE MARKET REVIEW
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2196 1966-04-20 18 From Our Market Correspondent 'J'HE Stock Exchange had a more cheerful look about it last week and behaved well in a trading week shortened by the Easter holiday break. Trading resumed on activity when there was million shares. The main business in th* combined2,196 words
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411 1966-04-20 18 r IMIE week opened on an easier note after the long Easter recess as a result <>f amicable approaches towards Singapore by Indonesia during the holiday, state if c h <’o. Ltd. in their current Rubber Market review. Antaru recited Dr. Malik af saying that the411 words
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Article26 1966-04-20 18 kVBBER TIN (wir lb.) (per picul*. Apr. m NFi«b. ******', 1$ 91% tH. 8878.75 14 11 eta. M71.1l II 91% tU. 1880.27 1C $878.2526 words
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Article85 1966-04-20 18 THS Asseelatien af Banks in Malay- sla made these changaa In Its rates to merchants on Saturday (all tales •o 1100): United States: buying TT 32f, airmail OD S2i, 90 (l it. 33 5/19 crod> •ills, SS| trade bills. Canada: buying TT 35», a'rmsM Ol) ;r. I. 9085 words
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Article56 1966-04-20 18 'PIIK present ,*.te of the Malayan 1 dollar against the pound sterling fixed on November 24, 1964 1* -tiling T.T. or O.D. 2s. S 15/16d uving l \T. 2s. 4 1 16d. Buying tl) is. 4«, d. I lie vllar is at its statutory mririle position In relation56 words
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Article52 1966-04-20 18 (M Rrlui) Malayan 2.16 2.26 S-ronrt Malaya u 1 Ml 1.60 Third Malayan 110 121 «d Malajrala (’omntrio* .HK .00 Mai tav. lOinrt 1 26 1 36 ITirat Hone Kong 1 01 1 06 id* S«<>n1 Hong Kong .73 .Ti* •larlnu Commodity 3 11 4/6 *4 t* Hoag52 words
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Article14 1966-04-20 18 *lndu.triaU: Xu n,bbfr Dei. 30. !W*. Ihs! mil Der. 19«* |oh14 words
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Article36 1966-04-20 18 Current Date Total of Total lot payment payable tlie year fMrevloun >«*» lalam 25** May 23 39*fc 40 Kant au 150%* Kempas 13** Apr. 30 Wt J® Setan-»r Ktver 1?% June t* CCK l»t. return.36 words
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435 1966-04-20 19 KUALA LUMPUR, April 15. THE Minister of Commerce and Industry, Dr. 1 Lim Swee Aun, today appealed for a change in the attitude of Malaysians. He appealed to those with surplus capital to invest it in new ventures such as manufacturing because435 words
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199 1966-04-20 19 triction will be, and have been, removed. "This is to ensure that goods from foreign countries can be imported to compete with locallymade goods to ensure a wider choice, good quality and a fair price to the consumers." Dr. Lim said.199 words
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210 1966-04-20 19 IfUALA LUMPUR, Apr. **ls.—Tengku Abdul Rahman said today that Malaysia was “as keen as any one to be friends with all countries, including Indonesia, but we cannot do so while hostile acts and feelings of animosity continue towards us." The Prime Minister210 words
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Article41 1966-04-20 19 KANGAR. Apr. 15 Seventythree adult education teachers from Perlis, Kedah and Penang will attend a special course here from April 23 to 26. Dato Sheikh Ahmad bin Mohamed Hashim. the Perlis Mentrl Besar. will open the course.41 words
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Article172 1966-04-20 19 KANGAR, Apr. 15.—Students in adult education classes in Penis are to be taught agriculture and the breeding of livestock. “The Ministry of Rural and National Development has made funds available, and we hope to launch this project this year," Inche Hashim bin Mohamed Noor. the172 words
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359 1966-04-20 19 JESSELTON, Apr. 15 T'HE Sabah Alliance chief, Tun Mustapha bin Datu Harun, today called on State Ministers and Government officials to make periodic visits to rural areas and explain government policies and objectives to the people. He said misunderstandings359 words
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270 1966-04-20 19 KUALA LUMPUR, April 15. EMPLOYMENT exchanges in the country will soon have an adequately equipped careers’ library providing reference material on careers and training facilities. This was stated by the Minister of Labour, Mr. V. Manickavasagam, when he opened the seventh national conference270 words
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Article, Illustration1121 1966-04-20 20 Singapore’s day SINGAPORE. Apr. 11. It was SINGAPORE'S day in the first Singapore Grand Prix today. Lee Han Seng was first in his Lotus 22, in a record 2hr 29min 41.8 sec.. Rodney Seow second in his Merlyn MK 7 andTimesport picture by Kok Ah Chong. - 1,121 words
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Article183 1966-04-20 20 SINGAPORE. Apr. 12 Ya maha’s failure in yesterday’s main motor-cycle event in the Singapore Grand Prix meeting was attributed to the late arrival of the two works riders. M. Naltoh, the Yamaha team manager, said today: ‘‘The main cause of our failure was the late arrival of183 words