The Straits Budget, 4 May 1966
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section38 1966-05-04 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 SERIES. 707 KUALA LUMPUR, MAY 4, 1966. Price 40 Cents (Malaya) or 1 Shilling KDN 2039.38 words
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Advertisement265 1966-05-04 1 INCREASE M 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 £465265 words
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426 1966-05-04 2 FELICE LEON-SOH; L.W. O - FELICE LEON-SOH Singapore. L.W.O. Seremban AS a Singaporean 1 would appeal to my fel-low-countrymen to view the present security clamp on the Johore Causeway by the Malaysian Government with cultivated understanding r a th e r than with natural annoyance. Those or426 words
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346 1966-05-04 2 ANAK TANI LEMBAGA; HUSSEIN BIN KAMARI; ONCE BITTEN - ANAK TANI LEMBAGA Pontian HUSSEIN BIN KAMARI Secretary Urban ft Rural Services Committee Singapore. ONCE BITTEN B Berjuntai Farmers in the F.L.D.A. scheme at Bukit Batu, Johore, are dissatisfied with the financial assistance and the social services provided by the F.L.D.A. authorities and also346 words
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Article90 1966-05-04 2 W - W. Penang. F° R J M r ayslans ,r at Singaporeans as aliens ,Y lce vers a is really absurd because although y we are rom different countries, we are still the same people and the same blood. i qi l aris between the Alliance and90 words
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173 1966-05-04 2 M. E. NATHAN; A. NADESAN - RIGHT WAY AND TIME, TO SEE THE GRAND PRIX M. E. NATHAN Ql Singapore A. NADESAN n. nftUWAW for Permanent Secretary. Ministry of Labour, Singapore HAD Mr. R. j. ventham read the newspapers he would have found that all the points he brought up regarding the Grand Prlx were dealt173 words
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Article101 1966-05-04 2 SWITCH 3 - SWITCH 3 Cha’ah DESPITE complaints Cha’ah’s lighting service continues to deteriorate and we no longer get even our money’s worth. The automatic limiters never give us the correct voltage, a source of frustration to mers of fluorescent lamps. The lights come on at 6.30 p.m. or101 words
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Article99 1966-05-04 2 BATHERS; REGULAR - BATHERS Singapore REGULAR Singapore Ij'Oß the last one week oil has been floating all along the beach in Singapore from Katong Park as far as the Grand Hotel. It has prevented schoolchildren using the beach during the school vacation. SINGAPORE Traction Company has tried to provide99 words
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195 1966-05-04 2 HOUSEWIFE - HOUSEWIFE Penang RIAY 1 thank Mr. Lve Peng Chan 0 f the Ministry of Finance for SSJT2S; a nJ 1 a ‘so refer him to your report on the SeLngor consumers’ Association which appeared it\ the same issue. The trouble I am concerned about seems to195 words
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Article144 1966-05-04 2 A. NADI - A. NADI for Permanent Secr« > Ministry of L; Singapore 1 REFER to the letter by “Purged” (8.7. April 26) the heading of “Chinese by d trict and dialect.” “Puzzled” has got hi* facts wrong. In the re-registration of toe population there is n° question of144 words
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Article712 1966-05-04 3 —Straits Times, April 25 Over the past decade, the Education Ministry in Malaya has been in a position akin to that of a building contractor doing a rush job for a client v;ho keeps on submitting reM,ed blueprints for a bigger house. To meet the everenlai—Straits Times, April 25 - 712 words
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Article338 1966-05-04 3 —Straits Times. April 25 The permanent progress exhibition w'hich Tun Abdul Razak said last week would be opened in Kuala Lumpur could serve w’cll both to inform the people and to encourage them to greater efforts. In effect such an exhibition would carry into public life many of—Straits Times. April 25 - 338 words
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Article730 1966-05-04 3 —Straits Times. April 20 Leaving for London, for meetings with representatives of the Consultative Group on Malaysia (the “aid to Malaysia club Mr. Tan Siew Sin shed optimism for a moment to deliver what one newspaper has called “a dismal warn- I •ng.” The Malaysia Plan will—Straits Times. April 20 ( - 730 words
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Article352 1966-05-04 3 —Straits Times, April 20 The report of the Election Commission on the H*6l Pailiamentary and Legis- lative Assembly elections iiJ Malaya made the observation that the system of registering' electors is “adequate”, yet far from satisfactory.” Unfortunately, the report does not elaborate on the shortcomings. Nor does the—Straits Times, April 20 - 352 words
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Article655 1966-05-04 3 —Straits Times, April 27 Mr. Lee Kuan Yew has ha** a busy week in London, n visit irtto which he has packed talks on the British bases, defence matters in general, trade and “South-East Asia’s political development,", the last a topic which has included an exchange of—Straits Times, April 27 - 655 words
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Article660 1966-05-04 4 —Straits Times, April 28 Observers of the Indonesian scene who have expressed the belief that confrontation is receding, and think the time has come for Malaysia to talk with Indonesia again of peace, cannot really expect the Malaysian Government to take quite so rosy a view. There—Straits Times, April 28 - 660 words
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Article367 1966-05-04 4 —Straits Times, April 39 Mr. Khaw Khai Boh’s speech at the, opening of the Tun Ismail Mansions low-cost housing estate yesterday adds up to a tough new policy towards squatters in Kuala Lumpur. The Minister warned that squatters would be expected to move into the Government’s flats as—Straits Times, April 39 - 367 words
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Article630 1966-05-04 4 —Straits Times, April 30 The flying visit of the Philip* pines' Foreign Secretory to Bangkok obviously holds great Interest for Malaysia. Mr. Ramos is to meet Dr. Malik, the Indonesian Foreign Minister, and although these talks will be informal and there is no agenda (for the meeting—Straits Times, April 30 - 630 words
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Article57 1966-05-04 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Apr rh chairman of the Perak branch the All-Malaya Estate Union. Mr. K. C. Waf, left for Geneva to attend the session of the committee on on plantations. At the two-week conference which is being sponsored bv ILO, Mr. Wai will speak on main57 words
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657 1966-05-04 5 BILL INTRODUCED ON A CERTIFICATE OF URGENCY SINGAPORE, April 22 t BILL to control and improve the A timber export industry was introduced in Parliament yesterday on a certificate of urgency, and taken through all stages and passed. Moving the second reading657 words
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183 1966-05-04 5 1/UALA LUMPUR. Apr. m 22.—The Chief Minister of Madras, Mr. M. Bhaktavatsalam, is “very much struck’by the sense of amity and oneness among the people of Malaysia. “In spite of the people speaWng different languages there is a sense of oneness183 words
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87 1966-05-04 5 NIBONG TEBAL, Apr. 22 A South Province Wellesley Rural District Councillor, Mr. Chuah Peng Lim, has resigned from the Party Rakyat and Joined the Labour Party. Mr. Chuah, 24, has been vicepresident of the Jawi branch of Party Rakyat for the past four years.87 words
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425 1966-05-04 5 K. LUMPUR, Apr. 22 TWO working committees have been set up 1 by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to plan Malaysia’s participation in the First Asian International Trade Fair to be held in Bangkok from Nov. 17 to Dec. 11 One Is425 words
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Article143 1966-05-04 5 I/UALA LUMPUR, Apr. 22 Sabah and Sarawak representatives will be present for the first time at the peiiodic Chief Education Officers conference to be held here on April 28. Speaking for Sabah will be the Deputy Director of Education, Mi*. F. G. Whelan, acting for143 words
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Article, Illustration310 1966-05-04 6 D£NANG f Apr. 22. The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Lim Swee Aun, said today that the country must develop its local industries. To pro loot these local Industries, he said, the Government has to implement tariff measures which may bring310 words
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Article, Illustration276 1966-05-04 6 HOME MINISTRY SEEKS ‘YES' REPLY FROM PMIP CHIEF TAIPING, April 24 DR. Burhanuddin Al-Helmy, the national leader of the PMIP, has been instructed by the Ministry of Home Affairs to abide by the conditions of his release from detention. The PMIP276 words
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Article41 1966-05-04 6 PARIT BUNTAR, Apr. 22 A total of $3,900 in outright grunts *as distributed in the Krlan district last year for the relief of •nd under-privileged. The distribution was made by the Krian branch of the Central Welfare Council.41 words
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Article269 1966-05-04 6 SEGAMAT, April 24 AN accusation that the United States was “endangering the economy of Malaysia” through big releases of its stockpiled rubber was made here today by Mr. Tuhin Mukerjee, the national president of the All Malaya Estates Staff Union. Mr. Mukerjee, who was addressing269 words
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121 1966-05-04 6 LUMI>UR. Apr. 22-—-The chairman of the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce, Tan Sri T. H Tan, will lead a threeman Malaysian delegation to a five-day meeting of the Asian Chambers of Commerce in Taipeh beginning on May 2. The other members of the Malaysian121 words
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102 1966-05-04 6 OINGAPORE, Apr. 22 A five-man trade and sellii.p mission from the Canadian province of Ontario today called on top officials of the Finance Ministry and the Economic Developmu.t Board. They had discussions with the EDB chairman. Mr. Hon Bui Sen. and the Director102 words
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Article27 1966-05-04 6 TELUK ANSON, Apr. 2 150 delegates from 14 br*nci** in the country wifi attend turnday annual convention ot th» Peninsula Malay Students V»u«*n here tomorrow.27 words
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163 1966-05-04 6 Reuter TOKYO, Apr. 22.—Two A Japanese firms are to ask the Japanese Government to approve a plan to build a steel wire manufacturing plant in Singapore Jointly with a local concern, Mitsui and Company, a leading trading firm said here today. The Singapore—. Reuter - 163 words
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Article, Illustration666 1966-05-04 7 GEOFFREY BOLAND - From GEOFFREY BOLAND EXCHANGE CHIEF: IT HAS CAUSED WIDE FINANCIAL PROBLEMS SINGAPORE, April 24. THE separation of Malaysia and Singapore has raised a wide range of financial problems, the chairman of the Stock Exchange of Malaysia and Singapore, Mr. Jacob Balias, told the annual meeting666 words
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144 1966-05-04 7 Kuala lumpur, Apr 22 —The Malaysian Government will issue a statement tomorrow on the announcement by Singapore’s acting Prime Minister, Dr. Toh Chin Chye, that his Government would consult Malaysia before any Indonesian diplomatic mission was allowed in the Republic. Dr. Toh told the Singapore144 words
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Article25 1966-05-04 7 KANOAR Apr. 22—Inche Yazid Ja afar, a PM IP Held officer, will visit Perlis next week to help reorganise party branches here.25 words
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Article21 1966-05-04 7 KLUANG. Apr. 24 Inspector Mohamed bin Burak and Inspector Henry Kellady have been posted here as investigation officers-21 words
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373 1966-05-04 7 K. LUMPUR, April 24 AUSTRALIA is taking active steps to expand its defence effort and to shape it for the requirements of collective regional security in South-East Asia. This will be further explained to Malaysian leaders by the Australian Prime Minister, Mr. Harold373 words
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Article82 1966-05-04 7 Kuala lumpur, Apr. —The Central Welfare Council, Kuala Lumpur District, will hold Its 1966 Welfare Week drive from May 7. The funds raised will be used to assist the distressed, destitute, the physically handicapped, poor school children and victims of civil disasters. The programme for82 words
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166 1966-05-04 8 KUALA LUMPUR, April 25. UIGHT Japanese Peace Corps volunteers the second batch to be sent to Malaysia will arrive here by air on April 25. They will be here for two years to assist Malaysia’s rural development166 words
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168 1966-05-04 8 SINGAPORE, Apr. 24. m —The first Asian International Trade Fair, scheduled to be held in Bangkok from Nov. 17 to Dec. 10, will be more like a of businessmen” than a trade fair in the ordinary sense of the word. This was stated yesterday168 words
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Article20 1966-05-04 8 KOTA BHARU, Apr. 24 The Tendon* Youth Club here ha* donated $6O to the National Defence Fund.20 words
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153 1966-05-04 8 If UAL A LUMPUR, *VApr. 24. The Federal Capital Commission has. been accused of remaining silent in the face of the “uncontrollable flooding” in l Kuala Lumpur. The accusation was made today by the Selangor State Assemblyman for Pantai, Mr. V. David, who153 words
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Article52 1966-05-04 8 PENANO, Apr. 22—The Australian Prime Minister, Mr. Harold Holt, will visit the RAAF base at Butterworth next week; Mr. Holt, who is scheduled to arrive at Butterworth on Apr. 28 will stay overnight at the base as the guest of the Officer Commanding, Air Commodora W.52 words
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Article51 1966-05-04 8 PENANO, Apr. 24—A two-and-half-year-old child pilgrim Arjuna bin Mohamed Kaka. of Sibu Sarawak. was taken to the General Hospital here this morning from the pilgrim ship Anshun when it reached Penang port with 976 returning pilgrims. Arjuna was found to be suffering from a very high51 words
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Article23 1966-05-04 8 KUALA LUMPUR, Apr. 24—The PrinMrU° I nf Malaya Government Printing Department Co-operative Loan Society will hold *ta 27th annual meeting tomorrow.23 words
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360 1966-05-04 8 IPOH, Apr. 24. The 1 formation of a cooperative front comprising the People’s Progressive Party and the Labour Party as a first step to a united Opposition will be detrimental to the leftwing movement, according to the chairman of the Labour Party’s Perak360 words
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Article25 1966-05-04 8 SINGAPORE, Apr. 24—The Van Kleef Aquarium will remain open on May 1 (Labour Day) from 10 a m- to 9 p m25 words
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177 1966-05-04 8 v > v <• .'.'it PENANG/April m ANOTHER Shijb Actory, the second In Penang island, is to be established soon. Mr. Saw Choo Theng, ,a millionaire banker, said today that the new be built ,in Bungei Pinang Road by the Eastern- Garment Manufacturing Co.177 words
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Article210 1966-05-04 8 SINGAPORE, Apr. 24. Some 54# Australian servicemen and their families will attend a service at the Kranji war memorial here to commemorate Ansae Day tomorrow. It will be the biggest Ansae ceremony for Australian troops in SouthEast Asia. Kranji holds special significance for Australians. A210 words
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129 1966-05-04 8 JESSELTON, Apr. 22. The Assistant Secretary (Political Division) in the Ministry of External Affairs in Kuala Lumpur, Che Norminshah binte Sabirin, will arrive here next week for talks with State officials and leaders of various political parties in L«bah. On her arrival on April129 words
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Article52 1966-05-04 8 KUALA LIPIB, Apr. 22 —Inohr Mohamed Khmiruddin bin Mohamad Kawi, a State councillor here. be n elected president of Majlis Angkatan Senibuday* Kuala Llpis. Others elected are Inche Sulaiman bm Ismail, vice-president; Inche Mohamed Daud bin Jatty. Inche Hashim bin Zabidi, assistant secretary; Push RaJinan binte Mohamed52 words
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Article78 1966-05-04 8 IPOH, Apr. 24—Members of th* Ipoh division, Civil Defence Corps, who are among the first intake of national servicemen, will be on parade in full dress for the first time on the Chinese Assembly Hall ground here on on Apr. 30 at 4 p.m. The78 words
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Article44 1966-05-04 8 PORT SWETTENHAM, Apr 22 —The Kuala Lumpur and ih* Anshun will call here on Apr. 24 to embark pilgrims for Mecca. They will berth at No. 9 wharf. Only relatives and friends with passes will be aUowed on board.44 words
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Article38 1966-05-04 8 KUALA LUMPUR. Apr. 28- A New Zealander, Mr. Michfc< Leamy, a Colombo Plan e*p<|> r who was soil correlator to “Tn* Schematic Reconnaissance Survey of Malaya”, lias returned to New Zealand, not Australia recently reported.38 words
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Article, Illustration299 1966-05-04 9 SABAK BERNAM, April 25. rpHE acting Prime Minister-Tun Abdul Razak, announced J- today that MARA would buy shares allocated to Malays in an effort to beat the "Ali Baba and Ali John" type of business deals. He said this when he299 words
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106 1966-05-04 9 lESSELTON, Apr. 25. —The Federal Minister of Labour, Mr. V. Manickavasagam, will arrive here on Apr. 30 to look into the question of shortage of skilled and semi-skilled labour in Sabah. He will be accompanied by three officials of his Ministry who will discuss106 words
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Article51 1966-05-04 9 Apr. 25 The deputy mn° secretary general. inChe U 5a Hitam. will, declare .open me Bayan Lepas Umno Youth «uc\ fair in the village at 6 p.m. on April 29. f^ roce < i» from the fair will go _Mne educational fund for needy children in51 words
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Article40 1966-05-04 9 PENANQ. Apr. 25 Professors who took part in the recent international seminar on Tamil studies will be entertained, by a Penang reception committee to lunch at the Dawood restaurant on April 27 when they visit Penang.40 words
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126 1966-05-04 9 PENAKO. Apr. B- Two I Penang students hare been awarded Ong Keng Seng memorial scholarships for higher studies. Koh Chong Khun. If, of the Chung Ling and Penang Free School who passed the Higher School Certificate with four distinctions last year won a scholarship126 words
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Article65 1966-05-04 9 PENANO. Apr. 25 Three State executive councillors —Inche Aziz Ibrahim. Haji C.C* Ismail and Inche Ariffln Sharif! and the State Commissioner few Land and Mines. Inche Mohamed Nor Zabidin, will leave tomorrow on a five-day visit to Pahang. They will call on Penang families who have65 words
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Article, Illustration415 1966-05-04 9 Aussie Premier due in the Federal Capital on April 27 KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 rjENERAL aid rather than defence assistance is likely to be the keynote of the discussions between the Australian Prime Minister, Mr. Harold Holt, and Malaysian Government leaders when415 words
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Article191 1966-05-04 9 IPOH, April 24 r PHE Geological Survey 1 headquarters here which will lose three top expatriates under Malayantsation this year, is seeking increased assistance from Canada through the Colombo Plan This was disclosed by Its director, Mr. W. D. Procter, who named the three expatriates as191 words
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Article51 1966-05-04 9 KUALA LUMPUR, Aprj 25 Or. Tan Chee Khoon, (Lab-Bat u). will address members of the Pet a ling Jaya Lions Club at their dinner meeting at the Malaysia Hotel here tomorrow.. He wUI talk oh “Neutralism as a foreign policy for Nations in South-East51 words
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Article28 1966-05-04 9 KUALA LUMPUR. Apr. 25 Swaml Chidatmanandajl Maharaj, president of the Remakrishna Mission Advaita Ashram. Miyavatl (Himalayas), will arrive here for a four-day vWtt on April 29.28 words
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Article, Illustration645 1966-05-04 10 SINGAPORE, April 25 SINGAPORE will not do onything to injure Malaysia's interests. This is the essence of Mr. Lee Kuan Yew's April 14 cable from Bangkok to Malaysia's Prime Minister, Tengku Abdul Rahman. The cable one of the645 words
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Article22 1966-05-04 10 KUALA LUMPUR. Apr. 25—An eight-member Japanese Peace Corps group arrived here today to serve in Malaysia ibr tap yean.22 words
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Article215 1966-05-04 10 SINGAPORE GOVERNMENT STATEMENT: SINGAPORE, Apr. 25 rpHE two communiA cations were released by the Singapore Government today with an accompanying note which said: “On April 17 newspapers reported theTengku as daring the Singapore Government to ‘demonstrate her sincerity towards the Malaysian Government’ by publishing the contents215 words
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276 1966-05-04 10 T KUALA LUMPUR, Apr. 25. THE National Union of Teachers has called upon the Ministry of Education to expedite amendments to the regulations granting all teachers full pay leave to sit for examinations that will enhance their usefulness to the teaching profession.276 words
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Article51 1966-05-04 10 MALACCA. Apr. 25 Special Branch chief here. Deput> Supt. Robert Lim Kwong Heng. has left on transfer to Kuching He will hold a senior post in thf Sarawak Police Contingent. Hi deputy, A.B.P. Mohamed Glia™' 1 bin Haji Abdul Bakar, will act head of Special Branch51 words
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Article22 1966-05-04 10 PENANG. Apr. 26—About >®‘ teachers will meet at the Jelutnn* Malay School tomorrow to O' cuss the progress of adult eou*tion.22 words
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Article, Illustration420 1966-05-04 11 IPOH, April 25. TEN members of the State Assembly will A leave here tomorrow for a three-week educational and goodwill tour of Formosa, Japan and the Philippines. They will be accompanied by the State financial officer, Inche Murad bin Mohamed. The420 words
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207 1966-05-04 11 V U ALA LUMPUR, 25. —The Young Women’s Christian Associations of Malaya and of Singapore have unanimously passed a resolution urging the Singapore and Central Governments to control the import of “harmful” literature. The resolution recognises the individual's freedom and rights in207 words
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128 1966-05-04 11 Alor star, April 24 An M:F., Mr. Lim Pec Hung, was last night unanimously elected chairman of the, Alor Star MCA division, succeeding Senator Dato (Dr.) Cheah Toon Lok who resigned after 17 years. Dato Cheah, 69, had stated that he had resigned128 words
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Article60 1966-05-04 11 IPOH, Apr. 25 The Perak branch of the Amalgamated Union of Employees in the Government Clerical and Allied Services- will hold a dance at the St. John Ambulance 1 Association hall here on Apr. 30 in aid of the National Defence Fund. The dance is under60 words
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Article42 1966-05-04 11 JOHORE BAHRU, Apr. 26 Lady Twiss, wife of the Commander of the Far East Fleet, Vice Admiral Sir Frank Twiss, 'will present gifts amounting to $l,OOO to the Diamond Jubilee Children’s Home in Jalan Larkin on April 28.42 words
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Article24 1966-05-04 11 RAUB, Apr. 26—Work has been completed on a new $25,000 local council office in Sungei Ruan village, seven miles from here.24 words
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398 1966-05-04 11 KUALA LUMPUR, April 25. jy|ORE than 30 proposals for mutual co-opera-tion in the economic, social and cultural fields between Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand will be discussed at a joint working party meeting of the Association of South-East Asia here on April 27. Among398 words
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178 1966-05-04 11 tT UCHING, Apr. 24. 11 The chairman o t the Election Commission, Dato (Dr.) Haji Mustapha Alba kri, said here today that Sarawak would be able to join the panMalaysian gene ral election in the middle of 1969. li* was speaking to178 words
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Article, Illustration313 1966-05-04 12 Sarawak probe into Red subversion in schools —Khir KUALA LUMPUR, Anri! 26. COMMUNIST subversion in Sarawak schools is now being studied by a State Government committee, the Minister of Education, Inche Mohamed Khir Johari, said today. .Speaking to newsmen at the Subang International Airport here on his arrival after a313 words
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160 1966-05-04 12 SINGAPORE, Apr. 26. —The University of Singapore is now.studying plans »to re-intro-duce Tamil studies up to a degree level. Professor Lira Tay Boh, the university’s vice-chan-cellor, today said H would, however, take some time for the department to be set up as funds had160 words
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Article44 1966-05-04 12 BANGKOK, Apr 26 The Foreign Minister. Tun Thanat Khoman. haS postponed a vacation to Malaysia because of business pressure, a spokesman for the Foreign Minister said today Tun Thanat was originally scheduled to spend May 1-2 in the Cameron Highlands.—UPl44 words
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Article42 1966-05-04 12 Min 1 0 011 Apr 28 The Minister for Social Affairs, Inche Othman Wok. will talk on Nation building in a multiracial society" at a dinner of the Indian Association on April 30 at 7.30 pm. in Balestier Road.42 words
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165 1966-05-04 12 SINGAPORE, Apr. 26. —A big crowd of labour leaders and workers were at Singapore Airport early today to see Mr. Ho See Beng, the president of the National Trades Union Congress, oft to Moscow to attend the Soviet May Day rally.165 words
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Article69 1966-05-04 12 JOHORE BAHRU. Apr. 26 i y a Commission inquiring iito local and town councils in Malaysia will conduct its hearings in various districts in Johore from May 7 to May 18. pe sehediile: Johore 'Bahru U av May 10) Pontian (May 11), Kota Tinsel (May69 words
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331 1966-05-04 12 Malaysian citizens not deprived of jobs JESSELTON, April M. SABAH'S Deputy Chief Minister, Onto G. S. Sundang, said today that only Filipinos of the labouring class were permitted to enter Sabah on condition that the Immigration and Labour Departments were satisfied that they331 words
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199 1966-05-04 12 said that many children living on the outskirts of Jesselton had suffered stomach pains after drinking water from the Penampang River. The river was thick with mud and was thoroughly unfit for human consumption. Even fish had choked to death in the muddy water. “This199 words
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Article, Illustration630 1966-05-04 13 JEFFREY FRANCIS - LO: AS SOON AS LOCAL MEN WITH QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE ARE READY From JEFFREY FRANCIS: Joaaolton, April 26 CABAH’S Chief Minister, Mr. Peter Lo, categorically declared in the State Assembly today that the officers on loan from Malaya would vacate their posts in630 words
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125 1966-05-04 13 11RUNEI, TOWN, Apr. 26. 11 Pengiran Cbegu Yusof, a Brunei legislative councillor, has called on the Government to take “concrete steps" to halt the rising cost of food in Brunei. He said he was glad to hear that the Government had appointed125 words
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153 1966-05-04 13 1/UALA LUMPUR,Apr. 26. —The Yang di-Pertuan Agong has sent his best wishes to the GovernorGeneral of Sierra Leone, Mr. Henry Light foot-Boston, on the occasion of Sierra Leone's independence anniversary tomorrow. In a congratulatory message, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong says: “On the anniversary153 words
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Article57 1966-05-04 13 PENANG, Apr. 26—The Sungei Glugor Umno youth branch will hold a “Twist Bands” contest at a fun fair to be held on the village playground from May 3) to June 4 A belly dancer from Singapore will also perform at the fair. Proceeds will go57 words
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179 1966-05-04 13 IfUALA LUMPUR, Apr. 25. —The management and planning committee of the Federation of Family Planning Associations today put up a $500,000 estimate for its activities this year. This was disclosed by Its president, Dr. L. S. Sodhy, after officials from state family planning associations met179 words
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223 1966-05-04 13 pENANG, Apr. 25. 1 Malaysia and India had a role to play in bringing the arms race to a halt, Mr. R. Nedunchellian, Opposition leader in the Madras Legislative Assembly, said here today. Replying to a speech of welcome by the Mayor, Mr.223 words
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Article120 1966-05-04 13 i™"’ Apr. 26—The People’s Progressive Party is to contest, for the first time, the Parliamentary by-election in Bruas, Caused by the death of Mr. Yeoh Tat Beng, the Alliance MP. earlier this month. Announcing this today, the president of the PPP, Mr. D. R. Seenlvasagam,120 words
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178 1966-05-04 14 CINGAPORE* Apr. 26. —-The Singapore Government has granted a pioneer industry certificate to a Joint Sing apore-Japanese concern, the Eastern Wire Co. Ltd. to set up a manufacturing plant in the Jurong industrial estate. The firm U now waiting for the Japanese Government to178 words
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Article31 1966-05-04 14 IPOH, Apr. Si—The municipal council will be asked to approve a £PI*»enUry tin* thl 1* for th» com friction of the Mentfembu market ,or8 <">r-' bSL*3STiS3ei? low<o31 words
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Article21 1966-05-04 14 SUNGKI PATAHI. Apr. 3S-A K r^ n doctor Chu hM be<n P from Jitrs to the district hospital hero21 words
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Article, Illustration245 1966-05-04 14 SINGAPORE, Apr. 26. An authority on vocational rehabilitation of handicapped persons today predicted that it would take some 25 to 30 years before Singapore could fully accept the disabled as part of the community. Mr. F. H. McCluskey, an245 words
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221 1966-05-04 14 SINGAPORE, Apr. 25. —The University of S i n g a pore Students’ Union has donated $42,000 it raised from various welfare projects to 32 charitable organisations in Singapore. Speaking at a presentation ceremony on Apr. 23, the union’s president, Mr. David K. K221 words
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228 1966-05-04 14 KUALA LUMPUR, Apr. 26.—More than 100 people, including diplomats and other VIPs, will attend tomorrow’s ceremonial opening by the acting Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak, of the Joint working party meeting of the Association of South-East Asia here. Malaysia’s 17-man delegation will be228 words
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Article, Illustration440 1966-05-04 14 K. LUMPUR. Apr. 25 rX}R at least one scholar who attended the weekr long International Conference-Seminar of Tamil Studies which ended yesterday, the Federal capital was almost a home away from home. Dr. Ronald E. Asher, 40, senior440 words
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133 1966-05-04 14 Kuala litmpur, Apr. 25—The Selangor Consumers’ Association will form a special survey team at its general meeting tomorrow to check on prices of goods in the Federal Capital. The president, Datin V.N. Rajasoorla, said this was one of the projects which the association133 words
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Article58 1966-05-04 14 TELUK ANSON, Apr. 26 M r c R. O. Sarny, a businessman been re-elected chairman of Teluk Anson Timor branch of tm* Malaysian Indian Congress w»n Mr. R. Suppiah as assistant chairman, Mr. M. Vengadasan a_ secretary, Mr. S. liahendran assistant secretary and Mr. Arumugam as treasurer.58 words
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Article26 1966-05-04 14 KUALA LUMPUR. Apr* 26 7 The general secretary of the In* ol Parliamentary 'Ufttoh;’ Mr. -Andr De Blonay, left here today I°‘ Colombo.26 words
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Article, Illustration405 1966-05-04 15 KUALA LUMPUR, April 27. THE police today told the Malaysian Trades Union Congress that they could not have a licence for the proposed May Day rally at Stadium Negara. This came as a surprise to MTUC leaders who were under the impression405 words
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Article24 1966-05-04 15 KANOAR, Apr. 37.— The Pa dung Siding Youth Club will bold Its annuel meeting on Apr. 39 In the village community hall.24 words
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81 1966-05-04 15 —AP. KUCHING, Apr. 27—The Cheshire Organisation in England has promised £300 to the Sarawak Cheshire Home in Kuching and offers initially to supply a matron at no cost. A spokesman of the Sarawak Cheshire Home committee said the committee was confident people here would—AP. - 81 words
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171 1966-05-04 15 IESSELTON, Apr. 27. The registration of voters for Sabah's first direct elections will begin on May 1. Announcing this today, the State Supervisor of Elections, Mr. H. 8. Sidhu. said that reglstraUon officers had already been briefed. Registration officers were now in the171 words
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205 1966-05-04 15 IfUALA LUMPUR, Apr. 27 The Rubber Producers’ Council today condemned as “economic sabotage” and “an unfriendly act” the recent decision of the United States Government to revise its rubber stockpile programme. In a resolution passed this morning at its monthly meeting, the council supported the205 words
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464 1966-05-04 15 K. LUMPUR, Apr. 27 /X)NTROL of tuberculosis has been so simplified, v standardised and made effective that It ii now an administrative and not a medical problem, Dr. J. S. Sodhy, Malaysia’s senior tuberculosis specialist, told Kuala Lumpur Rotarians464 words
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Article54 1966-05-04 15 PE NANO, Apr. 27 A Babah artist* Miss Louisa Chung Yuet Wah. will hold an exhibition of Chinese paintings at the U.S.I.S--auditorium here from May 9 to 14. About 100 water colours will be displayed at the exhibition which is being sponsored by the Penang and54 words
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184 1966-05-04 15 SINGAPORE, April 27. THE professor of political science in the UniL versity of Singapore, Prof. K. J. Ratnam, has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, which the university has Just establish- ed. The new faculty will have under it, the departments184 words
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340 1966-05-04 16 RODERICK PESTANA - Casual visitors from Singapore decrease By RODERICK PESTANA JOHORE BAHRU, April 27. JOHORE businessmen engaged in the restaurant and entertainment businesses are already experiencing a drop in trade resulting from a decrease in the number of casual visitors and holidaymakers from Singapore enter-340 words
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Article73 1966-05-04 16 PENANO. Apr. 27 Malaysian coastal minesweeper, the K.D, Jerai, arrived in Penang today for a three-day visit. The minesweeper. formerly H M.B. Dilston, is under the command of Lt. Comdr. K.H. MacOowan. an Australian. The Jerai, named after the highest mountain in Kedah, is open73 words
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Article63 1966-05-04 16 K UALA LUMPUR, Apr. 27.—The president of the Natiopal Union of Plantation Workers, Senator S.P.S. Nathan, left today for Geneva to attend the fifth session of the Committee on Work on Plantations. Extension of social security, education and training of plantation workers are among the topics63 words
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269 1966-05-04 16 K UAL A LUMPUR, Apr. 27.—The Government is planning to build a $934,000 special school for handicapped children. Announcing this today, the Minister of Education, Inche Mohamed Khir Joharl. said that a committee from the Ministry, headed by Miss Constance White, Adviser269 words
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Article43 1966-05-04 16 BUKIT MERTAJAM Apr. 27 About 15 professors who took part in the international seminar on Tamil studies In Kuala Lumpur will address a public meeting at the Arumugam Ptllai-Seerthaim-n.all Marriage Hall in Kulim Road here ar 5 pm. on April 29.43 words
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126 1966-05-04 16 WELLINGTON, Apr. 27. Tengku Abdullah bin Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Alliance Member of Parliament and youngest son of the first Yang di-Pertuan Agong, was reunited here today with his New Zealand bride of one month. Tengku Abdullah and the former Miss Kathryn Mar- tin. a receptionist126 words
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381 1966-05-04 16 KUALA LUMPUR, Apr. 26 AN Opposition Member of Parliament today accused Malaysian Cabinet ministers of makin<> Communist-baiting speeches. “A powerful country like the United States of America can afford to do so but why should tiny Malaysia ape the Americans”, asked Dr. Tan Chee381 words
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Article92 1966-05-04 16 LUMPUR, Apr. 27. The Malaysian Red Cross Society will send two sugar cane crushing machines to the Philippines for the victims of the Taal volcano eruption last October. The national secretary of the Red Cross Society, Mrs. Douglas K. K. Lee, said the request for the92 words
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230 1966-05-04 16 •SINGAPORE, Apr. 27. The Bulgarian trade mission will sign $12 million trade contracts tomorrow with local businessmen. This was disclosed today by the leader of the five man. mission. Mr. petar Stefanov, who’ spoke to the Press, after meeting the acting Prime230 words
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Article50 1966-05-04 16 KANGAR. Apr. 27 Perils 1 spend $2,000 on the Rajas 48"' birthday celebrations at Arau on May 22. This has been approved by i’’ celenrat ions committee at a niee’ing held on Apr. 25 under chairmanship of the State See"' tary, Inche Abdul Rahman bin Lebai Abbas.50 words
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Article27 1966-05-04 16 SEREMBAN. Apr. 27— The Permanent Secretary to the I > l Minister’s Department, Tan Abdul Jamil bin Rais, will make three-day tour of the State tomorrow.27 words
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Article, Illustration265 1966-05-04 17 If UAL A LUMPUR, Apr. 26—The Telecommunications Department will finalise in two weeks the selection of a new national system of telecommunications designed to give speedier and more efficient service than the present outdated system. “The department is now in the process of studying265 words
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295 1966-05-04 17 1/ TALA LUMPUR, Apr. 27 —One oat of every five Malaysians will develop cancer daring their lifetime and their only possible chance ef recovery Is based apon early diagnosis and immediate treatment The acting Prime Minister, Tan Abdul Rasak, who is the Patron295 words
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Article47 1966-05-04 17 KUALA LUMPUR, Apr. 25—A five-man Canadian trade delegation arrived here tonight for a three-day visit. They will meet business leaders, officials of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the Malaysian Industrial Development and Finance Corporation Ltd. to discuss business opportunities in Malaysia.47 words
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Article24 1966-05-04 17 BUNGEI PATANI. Apr. 27 The Alor Star Tamil School will have a new $BO,OOO building later this year at Telok Wan Jah.24 words
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Article, Illustration263 1966-05-04 17 KUALA LUMPUR, April 27. »pHE Director of Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, Syed Nasir bin Ismail, today warned commercial firms not to be “too complacent” because of the fact that no force would be used by the Governmnet to implement the nation- al263 words
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Article34 1966-05-04 17 PENANG. Apr. 26 The Umno youth division here has appointed Inche 8. M. Pawanteh as its new secretary. He is a teacher and has been associated with the movement since its Inception.34 words
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Article115 1966-05-04 17 CINGArOR«, Apr. 24 The chairman ef the Tbwrtst Frame tie* Beard. Mr. Tm Hla Gan, apd the director, Mr. S.T. Balaam, left fer Tekye today fer a 14-dav visit te study tourist facilities In Japan. They will leek Into tourist facilities, attractions and promotional werk115 words
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Article83 1966-05-04 17 JOHORE BAHRU. Apr 2A The United Democratic Party In Johore has criticised the Malaysian Imposition of entry restrictions at the Johore Causeway. A resolution passed at a meetin* on April 24 of representatives of all divisions and branches in Johore said the restrictions would83 words
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Article, Illustration82 1966-05-04 17 l/'UALA LUMPUR, Apr U —Chamsll Poopae, 21, (above), a stadent of (he Thai School of Fine Arts, thinks Malaysians have “very infectious smiles.” “Everyone smiles at me wherever I to,” she said. Miss Poopae is here with SI other Thai and nine Japanese firls asStraits Times picture. - 82 words
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Article114 1966-05-04 17 KUALA LUMPUR. Apr. 25 The Minister of Education, Inrhe Mohaned Khir Johari. and the yfaiatar of Information and Broadcasting. Inche Senu bin Abdul Rahman, will launch Radio Malaysia's new service to primary schools on May 2„ Broadcast In Matey. English and Chinese will be114 words
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Article48 1966-05-04 17 SINGAPORE. Apr. 25 Singapore will be on the air in O&lo. Norway, when the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation broadcasts its half-hour programme of “Round the World with Kjell Edlund'* on April 29 Mr. Edlund. a producer of the programme and rAdio reporter recently visited Singapore-48 words
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Article40 1966-05-04 17 BINOAPOORE, Apr. 2« Singapore’s Chief Electrical Engineer. Mr. Z. K. Piuczek, and Mr. Phang Chee Kiong, acting operation ana efficiency engineer of Pasir Panjang Power Stations, will leave tomorrow for Japan to visit power stations and manufacturing plants40 words
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MALAYAN SHARE MARKET REVIEW
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2554 1966-05-04 18 From Our Market Correspondent |T was an active week on the stock exchange and although the turnover was 2,939,655 units valued at $5,467,467, compared with 3,982,255 units previously, this does not exactly convey the true picture. The previous week s turnover had been abnormally2,554 words
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Article84 1966-05-04 18 'MINUS Pradtio* lachanga, Sings- pars naan pnaat par pleul ysstarday: Caasnut ail: bulk $43 seller* drum $49 *"llei a Capra: Apt. May UK/Contment: Inguoted. Pappar: Muntok white sl97* sellers, Sarawak v.hlte $195 sellers, tl Sarawak black sl47* sellera, garbled I-am pong black sl47* (N) se'le-a tail itd-'r Nl.Wi.84 words
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Article26 1966-05-04 18 April 2f) Rl’BBER PRICE: (>K* (up five-eighths of a cent). TIN: $677.35 (down 7.» cents). I nofticial estimated offering 240 tons (up lit tons).26 words
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Article52 1966-05-04 18 (Managers' Priaaa) First Malayan 2.15 2.‘25 Second Mnlavan 1.51 IHI Third Mal«y:in 1.04 1.19 xd Malaysia. Cunimeii* HH W Mai, Saving fund 1 26 1.36 First Hong Kong I bit 1.05 xd* !4*rond Hong Kong .71 .76* dterllhg t’lunm'inii* 4'- I I xd I* Hong Kong am irm52 words
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519 1966-05-04 18 THE market encounter** another week of restrlt;, ted trading due to a eoiw tlnued lack of overseas d*, mand. but nevertheless prices have remained surprising!* steady, and sellers hav? been none too keen, sa H.C.B. Sc Co. I.td. in theiw current review of the local519 words
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Article36 1966-05-04 18 Tub *r M la made Hi#m change* rates to mirottinti on §aMnd* v lates to $100*: tilling TT .r OO read* i many 1;«0|: Holland Il7i i 1401: Italy »O203; oanmath twarian I H36 words
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Article46 1966-05-04 18 Current Date Total for Total t* l>a»mani payable the year prrvioua N. Iron 714% June 7 7*’i r v> ~TT < Peng taint 17tf%t 1®**% Borelli S«% May SI 85% Mentakab 15% May SI 30% JJJ* KentbD Hub 1( 4 June 88 10% t Interlua46 words
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Article, Illustration661 1966-05-04 19 Control —with red books KUALA LUMPUR April 28 THE Yang di-Pertuan Agong today signed regulations governing the registration of all Singapore citizens (or holders of Singapore identity cards) in Malaysia from May 1. All the causeway control measures announced by Tun (Dr.) Ismail bin Abdul Rahman earlier are incorporated in661 words
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Article102 1966-05-04 19 LUMPUR, Thurs. —The World Health Organisation has recommended developing countries with similar medical and health problems to emulate Malaysia’s efforts in raising the health standards of people living in rural areas. The Minister of Health, he Bahaman bin Samsudin, s>«id this today before leaving j102 words
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97 1966-05-04 19 T/UALA LUMPUR, Apr. 28. The secretary-general cf the Democratic Action Party. Mr. C. V. Devan Nair, left by air today for Stockholm to attend the Socialist International Conference as an observer. He will also visit London where he will meet leaders of the97 words
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Article78 1966-05-04 19 SINGAPORE, Apr. 28—The Minister for Health, Mr. Yong Nyuk Lin. will leave tomorrow for Geneva to attend the 19th World Health Assembly meeting, which will be held from May 3 to 21. Also attending the meeting will be the Deputy Director of Medical Services (Health).78 words
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77 1966-05-04 19 SINGAPORE, Apr. 28. A 30man trade mission from the American state of New Orleans will arrive here on May 15 for a fourday visit. The delegation, led by Dr. Paul A. Fabry, managing director of International House, includes representatives from both government and77 words
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Article30 1966-05-04 19 PENANG. Apr. 28—The Batu Üban branch of the PMIP will hold its annual meeting on May 1. Ustaz Musa bln Mohamed Yatim. the PMIP state commissioner, will speak.30 words
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494 1966-05-04 19 K. LUMPUR, Apr. 28 'J* HE Cabinet today decided to allow the Malaysian Trades Union Congress permission to hold a May Day rally at Stadium Negara 24 hours after the police had refused a licence. After the weekly Cabinet meeting Tun494 words
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151 1966-05-04 19 MNGAPORE, Apr. 28. Singapore’s two-year-old flour milling industry has become one of its main exportoriented industries. Two mills—Prima Ltd and Khong Guan Flour Milling Ltd are producing some 650 tons of wheat flour a day. About half of their products are being exported to151 words
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Article99 1966-05-04 20 prUALA LUMPUR. Apr. 28 The Yang dl-Pertuan Agong has sent a congratulatory message to Emperor Hirohito of Japan on the occasion of his birthday tomorrow. The message reads: "On the happy occasion of Your Majesty’s birthday anniversary. the Raja Permaisuri Agong and I take this opportunity99 words
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Article34 1966-05-04 20 TANJONG MALIM Apr. 28 Mr Lee Seek Fun has been elected chairman of the Tanjong Malim Co-operative Housing Society with Inche Mohseln bln Ahmad as secretary and Mr Tal Kim Ymg. treasurer34 words
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446 1966-05-04 20 NORMAN SIEBEL - By NORMAN SIEBEL: K. Lumpur, May 1 CELANGOR were powered into a 6-1 Malaya Cup victory over Perak at the Merdeka Stadium tonight by the explosive shooting of their international forward Stanley Gabrielle. Only for 15 minutes at the start did the match swing evenly. Then446 words
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Article151 1966-05-04 20 IytALACCA- May I—Singapore.1—Singapore. the holders, put themselves back in the hunt in the south zone ol the Malaya Cup championship when their recalled stars wrested a 4-2 win from Malacca at Kubu Stadium here tonight. Their match winner was outside right Ali Astar who scored twice151 words
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Article130 1966-05-04 20 I/ ANGAR, Apr 30 Kedah maintained their unbeaten record in the Malaya Cup north zone soccer competition when then scored an easy 4-1 victory over Perlis at the Derma English School ground here today. This was Kedah’s fourth outing. They had three wins and a draw.130 words
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Article26 1966-05-04 20 ROME, Apr. 30—Sandro Lopopolo (Italy) won the world junior light-welterweight boxing title here last night when he outpointed the holder. Carlos Htrmandez of Venezuela.26 words
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250 1966-05-04 20 I/UALA LUMPUR, Apr. 26 1V Malaysia’s Youth soccer team will adopt a different playing system at Manila and will not depend as before on a dashing centreforward. This was stated here today by Peter Velappan, national youth coach, in an eve-of-departure Interview. The team leaves250 words
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Article201 1966-05-04 20 SINGAPORE, May I.—Singapore Joint Services, last week’s conquerors of Malaya Cup holders Singapore, tonight strengthened their position in the South zone of the tournament with a splendid 4-3 victory over Johore. Services led 3-1 at half-time and went on to 4-1 by the 54th201 words
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326 1966-05-04 20 CEREMBAN. Apr. 30 Negv J Sembilan gained a 53-ru lead over Pahang on the fir innings on the first day of then Malaysian Cricket Assocjatn.i; tournament match here toda\ Pahang batted most painstakingly for 90 runs in 175 minutes and when Negri326 words
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Article121 1966-05-04 20 CEREMBAN, May 1 Negri J Sembllan ai.d Singapore scored their second victories to day in the Malaysian Hocke Federation friendly quadrangul; here. Negri, who beat Perak 3-0 yi terday, routed Selangor 5 while Singapore, who also b Selangor 3-0 yesterday, outpl ed Perak by 3-0 Negri121 words
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Article24 1966-05-04 20 MANILA, May 1.— Isra< Asian youth soccer chan> pions, had a shock todn when they were held to scoreless draw by Korea.24 words