The Straits Budget, 11 May 1966
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section36 1966-05-11 1 The Straits Budget THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES MALAYSIA* NATIONAL NEWSPAPER REGISTERED AT THE G.P.O. UK.AS A NEWSPAPER SERIES 708 Kl'ALA LVMPUR. MAY 11, 1966 Price 40 Cents (Malaya) or 1 Shilling KDN 2035.36 words
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Advertisement259 1966-05-11 1 INCREASE IN CIRCULATION IN 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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Article412 1966-05-11 2 Bro. JOHN - Bro. JOHN Hon. Gen. Secretary. National Conference of Heads of Secondary Schools Kuala Lumpur If AY I pay tribute to the [▼1 Ministry of Education for the following: The Minister’s mandate to the National Conference of Heads of Secondary Schools as contained in his speech412 words
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284 1966-05-11 2 SIXTH FORMER - SIXTH FORMER Johore Bahru IS the H.S.C. enA trance examination really an “examination of chance?” In the Cambridge (and later the HSC) it is possible to get high marks with lucky spotting of questions. In fact a lot of time in the final, so-called284 words
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196 1966-05-11 2 A. XAVIER; MOTORIST - A. XAVIER m Taiping MOTORIST Singapore HR- Sodhy and your editorial (S.T. April 28 and 30) laid emphasis on the high defaulting rate of T.B. checks. Ignorance is not the sole reason for defaulting. Poverty is more often the real and only reason.196 words
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45 1966-05-11 2 ARTHUR - ARTHUR Seremban jtfUS spectators at top grade toecer matches be millionaires and bant managers? I ask this after reading that seats for the Sheffield Wednesday and Fulham match on June 1 1 are to be $10 and $6.45 words
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Article237 1966-05-11 2 LOO HOCK BENG - LOO HOCK BENG for Secretary Penang Port Commission 1 REFER to your report (S.T. May 2) regarding the alleged protest by the Penang Port Commission Employees Union on the change of doctors by the Commission. The Commission would like to clarify the matter. As mentioned in237 words
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Article157 1966-05-11 2 TAX PAYER; HAZARDOUS - TAX PAYER Penang HAZARDOUS Singapore ONE morning at 8.50 I joined a queue at the Penang General Post Office savings counter to deposit some money. A clerk was at the counter. When my turn came, the “tutop” sign was put up. The time about 9.15.157 words
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Article194 1966-05-11 2 CITIZEN - CITIZEN Klang MR D. E. Teale Is to Je congratulated on defence of the expatriate employed in the Malaya rubber industry but surely it would have been more pertinent to no nt out the unpleasant' i.. that less than 20 per cent of tne management194 words
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Article84 1966-05-11 2 H. S - H.S. Kuala Lumpur LETTERS posted in New Delhi for Kuala Lumpur have taken as long as a week to reach here and similarly letters posted In Kuala Lumpur for New Delhi have taken from five to seven days to reach their destination. Letters posted one hour84 words
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Article100 1966-05-11 2 D. SINNATHAMBi; T A - D. SINNATHAMBi Pegawi Pendaftar.' 1 Selar Kuala Lumpur T A Sepang r“FED UP” (ST-M 7 3) will either call u.i me, supply his name and address or give the registered cover number I can assure him of a promp reply. If his original ap plication was received t100 words
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Article797 1966-05-11 3 Straits Times. May 2 A slightly brighter horizon c wi the Malacca Straits is discernible from Bangkok and Jakarta. The talks between Indonesia’s Foreign Minister, Mr. Malik, and the Philippines' Foreign Secretary, Mr. Kamos, are encouraging. Thailand's Foreign Minister, Tun Thanat Khoman, once more is playing practicallyStraits Times. May 2 - 797 words
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Article690 1966-05-11 3 —Straits Times. May 3 Malaysia's official response to the Bangkok communique and to statements made to the Straits Times by General Suharto and Mr. Malik puts the ball back into Indonesia's court. Until the Indonesian Government makes an official approach (of course it doe? not have—Straits Times. May 3 - 690 words
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Article149 1966-05-11 3 —Straits Times. May 3 Singapore’s request to the Nations for help in setting up a pig and poultry research institute draws attention to the remarkable performances already returned by the republic’s farmers. They have not only made Singapore self-sufficient in eggs, poultry and pork but they also produce—Straits Times. May 3 - 149 words
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Article185 1966-05-11 3 Straits Times. May 4 I lw Malaysian Government does not intend to introduce compulsory voting, says the chairman ot the Election ComI mission, Dato Haji Mustapha Albakri; "you can bring a horse to water and .so on. Rut there has been a decision m principle to introduce compulsory– Straits Times. May 4 - 185 words
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Article399 1966-05-11 3 Straits Times, May 5 The Teachers Panel of the National Joint Council for Teachers has been in disarray since last October, with the result that the Council itselt has been unable to function for seven months. Nothing it lost, therefore, through the Education Minister’s decision to disband the– Straits Times, May 5 - 399 words
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Article199 1966-05-11 4 —Straits Times, May S Perhaps the Johore State Government had no choice except to take over the Batu Pahat Town Council. Since four councillors resigned from five committees in January the council's work has been severely impeded, and the takeover will at least prevent an administrative breakdown. But—Straits Times, May S - 199 words
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Article686 1966-05-11 4 —Straits Times, May 6 The ways of the Saigon military are difficult to fathom. Out of the blue, the Prime Minister, Air Marshal Ky, has delivered himself of statements which can only cast doubt upon the worth of his pledge to hold elections for n civilian■ | —Straits Times, May 6 - 686 words
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Article295 1966-05-11 4 —Straits Times, May 6 It is unfortunate that the Friends of Templer Park Society should feel itself ob- ligcd to relinquish management of the park to a board of trustees upon which the Government will be strongly represented. But its motives are the best. The society feels that—Straits Times, May 6 - 295 words
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Article239 1966-05-11 4 —Straits Times, May 6 If the University of Singapore should offer part-time degree courses in arts the! extra-mural studies depart- 1 ment would join in whole- 1 heartedly, says the department’s director, Mr. Maurice 1 Baker. But why would there be any need for such cooperation? Ideally part-time—Straits Times, May 6 - 239 words
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Article636 1966-05-11 4 —Straits Times, May 7 It is no longer possible to deny the change in Indonesia's confrontation policy, or Indonesia’s desire fora Settlement. Reaching agreement, however, is not the simple matter it may seem to some of our friends abroad. Past experience urges caution. There have been too—Straits Times, May 7 - 636 words
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Article189 1966-05-11 4 Straits Times, May 7 Now it is Malacca’s turn io be disturbed at the number of children not reporting for secondary education. Already Kelantan, where only 5,000 of the 8,000 children who passed standard six last year have enrolled in comprehensive schools, is trying to come to gripsStraits Times, May 7 - 189 words
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Article, Illustration551 1966-05-11 5 ‘If PPP is determined to break opposition unity...’ PENANG, May 1. f F the People’s Progressive Party was deter--1 mined to break up the unity of the opposition parties within the Malaysian Solidarity Convention for the sake of an electoral seat551 words
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Article43 1966-05-11 5 RAUB. May 1 The* Pahang Cricket Association will hold a social and dance at the town hall here on May 7 in aid of the association's fund. The dance will be under the patronage of the Tengku Mahkota of Pahang.43 words
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234 1966-05-11 5 IPOH, May 1. A LL 50 branches of the People’s Progressive Party have been instructed to cease activities until amendments to the party constitution to meet the requirements of the new Societies Act, are approved by the Registrar of Societies. The order234 words
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Article71 1966-05-11 5 KUALA LUMPUR, May I—Mr Robert W. Moore, 44, a US. Foreign Service officer, has been appointed deputy chief of the United States Embassy in Malaysia. He will take over duties from Mr. Donald B. McCue who has been assigned as Counsellor for Administrative Affairs71 words
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Article41 1966-05-11 5 SUNGEI PATANI, Apr. 28— The TV-Radio Malaysia cultural team staged its final performance here last night at the Ibrahim Secondary School hall. During their two-day season in Sungei Patani. the artists gave three shows before appreciative audiences.41 words
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Article37 1966-05-11 5 BENTONG, May I—The Khal Mun School here will hold a twoweek celebration to mark Its golden jubilee on May 10. The items include a parade, a dinner party, free cinema show's, sports and a concert.37 words
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378 1966-05-11 5 10 PER CENT cur FOR BOARDERS? K. LUMPUR, May 1 rfHE University of Malaya Students’ Union today warned residents here against persons posing as union officials to collect ‘‘commissions’ for boarders. The warning was issued following several complaints that residents had been378 words
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99 1966-05-11 5 IPOH, May I—The Raja di-Hilir of Perak will open an art exhibition given by two local artists. Johnny Goh and Quah Teong Yeong, at the Ipoh Public Library here tomorrow. The exhibition sponsored by the “Help Us Help Your Club" of student volunteers at99 words
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Article, Illustration479 1966-05-11 6 SUMMING-UP OF THE PAST YEAR—by PLANTING CHIEF K. LUMPUR, April 29 Malayanisation and the separation of S'pore clouding the future of the rubber industry 'j'HE question of Malayanisation in commerce and industry was one of two uncertainties clouding the future of the rubber industry, the president of479 words
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110 1966-05-11 6 Tengku treated for golfing elbow by KHOR CHEONG KEE A LOR STAR, May 1— The Prime Minister, Tengku Abdul Rahman, was treated in hospital today for a "golfing el bow." He showed me his injured elbow when I saw him at his Merdeka House this morning before be drove to110 words
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Article, Illustration284 1966-05-11 6 Kuala lumpur, May 1. Meet 30-year-old Narottam Sharma who comes from the rugged hills of Nepal. Like all Gurkhas, he is a man dedicated to his job. However, unlike most Gurkhas, Sharma has set his heart not on becoming a284 words
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Article33 1966-05-11 6 PENANG, May 1—Mr. M. Jaganathan was re-elected president of the Prai branch of the Divine Life Society here today. Other officials: secretary, Mr. R. Athimulam and treasurer, Mr. M. Muthlah.33 words
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499 1966-05-11 6 K. LUMPUR. May 1 THOUSANDS of workers today deplored the introduction of work permits in Singapore and the restrictive measures at the Causeway at a May Day mass rally organised by the Malaysian Trades Union Congress here. They urged the499 words
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352 1966-05-11 7 SINGAPORE. May 1. THE acting Prime Minister, Dr. Toh Chin 1 Chye, said today that Singapore was happy that the Indonesian Foreign Minister, Dr. Adam Malik, had come out with a clear statement that he did not want any pre-conditions on352 words
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133 1966-05-11 7 I/UALA LUMPUR, May I. The Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Inche Senu bln Abdul Rahman, today criticised Intellectuals for their “couldn’t be bothered” attitude in the nation’s politics. Speaking at the opening of the annual delegates’ conference of the Kuala Lumpur division of Umno here133 words
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Article58 1966-05-11 7 SINGAPORE. Apr. 29—The dolice today granted the Singapore Trade Unions May Day Joint Celebration Committee a leftwing organisation a permit to hold a rally on May 1 at thf 1 Badminton Hall. The rally will start at noon. The National Trades Union Congress will hold a rally58 words
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Article27 1966-05-11 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Apr. 29 British pianist, Kendali Taylor, will give a recital at the Malayan Teachers College. Pantai Valley, at 8.30 p.m. on May 20.27 words
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284 1966-05-11 7 1/ U ALA LUMPUR, Apr. 29.—Working details of the newlyformed Sabah Migration Board will be finalised by the Minister of Labour, Mr. V. M a n i c k a vasagam, when he flies to Sabah tomorrow. Announcing this here today, Mr. Manickavasagam described284 words
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Article29 1966-05-11 7 PARIT BUNTAR. Apr. 29—'The Perak State Assemblyman for Kuala Kurau. Haji Shamsudin Haji Ahmad, has left on a three weeks’ study tour of Formosa and Japan.29 words
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Article388 1966-05-11 7 PPP LEADER REPLIES TO DR. LIM CIIONG EU IPOH, May 2. 'J’HE United Democratic Party and its president, Dr. Lim Chong Eu, were advised today that their destiny would be ‘‘one of shame and disgrace’’ if they did not place the interests of the388 words
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141 1966-05-11 7 I£UALA LUMPUR, May 2. —The Prime Minister will interrupt his holiday in Alor Star and fly to Kuala Lumpur to address the mass rally which will highlight the celebrations to mark Umno’s 20th anniversary on May 11. There will also be a cultural show141 words
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Article152 1966-05-11 7 pENANG, May 2—Opposition leaders in Penang today spoke in favour of Malaysia and Indonesia holding talks to end confrontation. The UDP president, Dr. Lim Chong Eu, said his party’s stand had always been that the leaders of both nations should meet Tor direct talks.152 words
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Article379 1966-05-11 8 MALAYSIAN GOVT INAUGURATES EDUCATIONAL AID School Broadcast Service will serve a million children in four languages KUALA LUMPUR, May 2. MILLION boys and girls in Malay, English, Chinese and Tamil primary schools in the country can now benefit from Malaysia’s own School Broadcast Service. The service, which379 words
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Article82 1966-05-11 8 PENANO. May 6 The Chief Education Ofllcer, Penang. Mr. Kum 800, today urged the students of the Penang Free School to “work hard and carry on your school's fine tradition.” “The PFS has in the past 150 years produced prominent leaders not only in the administrative.82 words
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135 1966-05-11 8 SINGAPORE, May 2. The export manager of a British firm manufacturing electrical switch and control gear is to visit Singapore and Malaysia, including Sabah, in the course of an extensive tour of SouthEast Asia. He is Mr. Clifford W. Evans, export manager135 words
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Article23 1966-05-11 8 KUALA LUMPUR. Apr. 29-The Malaysian Road Association will hold its general meeting at Le Coq d Or here on May 12.23 words
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276 1966-05-11 8 (SINGAPORE, May 1.— All is set for the Red Cross South-East Asian seminar on disaster relief opening at the Singapore Conference Hall tomorrow morning. The seminar working committee or the Singapore Red Cross, which Plays host to 46 delegates and obssrvers.276 words
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157 1966-05-11 8 pENANG, Apr. 29. The State Government has produced an illustrated brochure in colour for its industries promotion drive. The booklet, giving comprehensive information on available facilities for starting industries in the State, especially at the State-sponsored estate at Mak Mandin, will be distributed by157 words
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135 1966-05-11 8 1TUALA LUMPUR, May 1. The National Chamber of Malayan Manufacturers has decided to shelve its plans for a permanent Made-in-Ma-laysia goods exhibition. Instead it is thinking of a Made-in-Malaysia goods floating fair. Disclosing this today, the executive secretary of the chamber, Dato Mohamed Yusoff bin135 words
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Article43 1966-05-11 8 JOHORE BAHRU, Apr. 2Q—The president of the town council Indie Mohammed bin Ngalim' has been elected chairman of the Malaysia Red Cross Society. Johore Branch. The vice-chairman is Inche Sharif! bin Ismail and the secretary Inche Omar bin A. Samah43 words
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Article, Illustration263 1966-05-11 8 KUALA LUMPUR, May 2. JNTRODUCTION of compulsory registration of voters depends on the cost of its implementation, the Chairman of the Election Commission, Dato Haji Mustapha Albakri, said today. If implementation of the proposal costs too much, the Government might have263 words
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113 1966-05-11 8 pENANG, May 6. The Penang Umno president, Syed Hassan Adid, who is seeking re-election, will be opposed by a former city councillor, Inche Nyak Hashim bln Nyak Puteh, when the Penang Umno division holds its annual assembly on Sunday. There are two candidates for113 words
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Article, Illustration192 1966-05-11 9 KUALA LUMPUR, April 29. UNIVERSITY students eager to learn Japanese will have two young Japanese women to instruct them when the University of Malaya re- opens next month. Miss Yuko Yamazaki, 23 (above left), and Miss Yoshlko Toyoda, 22, will conduct courses in192 words
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82 1966-05-11 9 MUAR, May 2. The local branches of the Labour Party and Party Ra’ayat held a concert at Its premises In Jalan Lama here last night to commemorate May Day. The chairman of the Labour Party. Mr. Tan Koh Chee. urged Hie Malaysian Government82 words
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Article45 1966-05-11 9 Kuala LUMPUR. May 2—The cm? n or Philharmonic Society is nee d of chorus members. „r^ ia i! y mcn for its musical ,The Pajama Oame,” the Town Hall here in August. M n y° nf iuterested may telephone xSS. Mrs Edni Hew,sh45 words
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Article73 1966-05-11 9 SINGAPORE. Apr 29 The Singapore Red Cross Society will hold a ball at the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce premises to celebrate World Red Cross Day on May 8. It will be under patronage ot the President of Singapore. Inche Yusof bin Ishak. Special guests of73 words
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Article70 1966-05-11 9 KUALA LUMPUR. May 2— Tan Sri Sir Claude Fenner, the former Inspector-General of the Royal Malaysian Police, returned here today to take up his post as special representative of the Rubber Growers' Association. Tan Sri Fenner will look after the interests of British rubber growers and70 words
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Article53 1966-05-11 9 KUCHING. May 2—A Federal Government cheque for $50,000 was presented tonight to Christ’s Hospital at Kaplt in Sarawak's Third Division by the Federal Minister for Sarawak Affairs, Tan Sri Temenggong Jugah. Another Federal Government cheque for $2,000 for the flood victims in Kapit was also presented53 words
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Article60 1966-05-11 9 PENANG. May 2 Hong Kong artist Louisa Chung Yuet Wah will hold an exhibition of her Chinese paintings at thg USIS auditorium. Beach Street, from May 9 to 14. Sponsored by the Penang Arts Council, the exhibition will be declared open by Mr. Peter C Wolcott, director60 words
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Article31 1966-05-11 9 KUALA LUMPUR May 2 The Chief of the Malaysian Armed Forces Staff, Lt.-Oen. Tengku Osman bin Mohamed Jewa, returned here tonight after a week's visit to South Korea.31 words
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301 1966-05-11 9 Geoffrey Boland - By Geoffrey Boland SINGAPORE. May 2. O When the Singapore trading room of the Stock Exchange opens tomorrow morning after the May Day holiday, a boom with spectacular turnovers and spiralling prices is generally expected. There were already signs of this on the morning of301 words
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Article56 1966-05-11 9 KUALA LUMPUR, May 2—Mr. Chia Keng Hock of the Mercantile Bank Ltd. was re-elected chairman of the Kuala Lumpur branch of the National Union of Bank Employees for the seventh successive year. Other officials elected were: vice-chairman. Mr. Tan Soo Hong: secretary, Mr. Tan Ip Kee56 words
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Article55 1966-05-11 9 PENANG- May 2—The Governor, Raja Tun Uda Al-Haj, and his wife, Tengku Puan Hajjah Nor Sa’adah, will attend the opening of the United Arab Republic, film festival at the Capitol Theatre on May 6. The festival, sponsored by the Ministry of Information end Broadcasting, is in aid55 words
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277 1966-05-11 9 SINGAPORE, April 29. 'THE Australian Prime Minister, Mr. Harold Holt, L today promised to study “at the earliest moment’’ Singapore’s problems after hearing the Republic’s acting Prime Minister, Dr. Toh Chin Chye, stress the importance of co-operation between the two countries.277 words
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87 1966-05-11 9 Kuala lumpur, Apr. 29.—The Central Government Is drafting a Bill to enable foreign firms to drill for oil on the East Coast. This was stated here today by the Minister of Lands and Mines. Inche Abdul Rahman bin Ya’akub. on his87 words
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Article52 1966-05-11 9 SINGAPORE- May I—Mr. Peter Wetherall has arrived here to assume duties as the BOAC’s new sales manager for South-East Asia. He succeeds Mr. M.D. Llewellyn, who left for London with his family yesterday. Mr. Wetherall, was the district sales manager of the airline in Singapore52 words
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233 1966-05-11 9 OENANG. May 2. 1 Shaw Brothers plan to make Tengku Abdul Rahman’s second play “Raja Bersiong" the most ambitious film ever produced by their studio. “We hope to start production before the end of the year and will put it on the International circuit,”233 words
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Article81 1966-05-11 9 IPOH, May 2 The Perak branch of the Amalgamated Union of Employees in Government Clercial and Allied Services, yesterday urged the Government not to delegate powers of promotion and discipline from the Public Services Commission to heads of departments. A resolution passed unanimously at the annual meeting,81 words
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Article, Illustration529 1966-05-11 10 7 BELIEVE THE INDONESIAN GOVERNMENT WILL NOT FEEL OFFENDED IF PHILIPPINES NOW RECOGNISES MALAYSIA’ —Reuter, A.P. MANILA, May 2 PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand Marcos said today there were now no obstacles to the Philippines recognising the Federation of Malaysia. The President was speaking at the first formal Press—Reuter, A.P.; —UPI radio picture. - 529 words
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Article, Illustration175 1966-05-11 10 JESSELTON, May 2 r pHE proposal by the A Sabah A 11ia nce chief, Tun Mustapha bin Datu Harun, to change the name of the State capital from Jesselton to Kota Kinabalu has received the unanimous backing of all175 words
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Article, Illustration199 1966-05-11 10 KUALA LUMPUR, May 2. 'J'HE ASA Foreign Ministers’ meeting scheduled to have been held in Bangkok later this month has been postponed to July. The deputy leader of the Philippine delegation to the joint working party meeting here, Mrs. Pura Castrence, told199 words
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Article584 1966-05-11 11 HE WILL BRIEF MALAYSIA ON THE WEEK-END DISCUSSIONS BETWEEN RAMOS AND MALIK KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 THAILAND'S Foreign Minister, Tun Thanat Khoman, is expected to fly here within a week with a full report of the weekend discussions in Bangkok between the Philippine Foreign Secretary, Mr. Narciso584 words
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Article42 1966-05-11 11 KUALA LUMPUR. May 3—A medical officer with the RMAF. Capt. Tan Yee Beng. has been selected to attend a three-month aviation course, a junior medical officers’ course and a naval medicine course at the Royal Medical College, Milbanks. England.42 words
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Article45 1966-05-11 11 KUANTAN, May 3—The Acting Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak, and his wife, Toh Puan Raha, will be guests of honour at a dinner and variety show to be given by the Pahang MCA at the Mentakab Chinese School Hall on May 5.45 words
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Article, Illustration164 1966-05-11 11 IZUALA LUMPUR, May 3. A nineman Japanese textile industry team arrived here last night to study the prospects of setting up a batek industry in Malaysia. The team comprises leading textile manufacturers from the City of Nagoya—the centre of Japan's textile industry.164 words
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Article56 1966-05-11 11 PONTIAN. May 3 The Minister of Information and Broadcasting. Inche Senu bln Abdul Rahman, will open the annual meeting of the Pontian division of Umno, on May 6 at the Dewan Umno here. In the evening. Inche Senu will meet local Alliance officials at the Malaysian56 words
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Article23 1966-05-11 11 PENANG. May 3—Syed Hassan Aidid, president of the Penang Umno division, has been elected chairman of the Kampong Bharu Umno branch.23 words
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492 1966-05-11 11 That language call by Data Ningkan K. LUMPUR, May 3 director of the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, Syed Nasir bin Ismail, said today the whole process of the country's development would be slowed down if the implementation of the national492 words
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Article27 1966-05-11 11 PENANG, May 3. The annual meeting of the Malayan Technical Services Union, Penang district, will be held at the PWD Sports Club on May 9.27 words
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427 1966-05-11 12 GEOFFREY BOLAND - From GEOFFREY BOLAND SINGAPORE, May 3. 'J'HE Stock Exchange today registered a turnover of just under 1,250,000 units of stocks and shares valued at $1,870,684 when full trading was resumed after Singapore's May Day holiday yesterday. This was the427 words
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Article81 1966-05-11 12 KUALA LUMPUR. May 3 A three-man delegation from India will arrive here on May 6 to discuss with leading importers and chambers of commerce the possibility of marketing Indian coffee The delegation, led by Mr A. S- E. Ayer, chairman of the Indian Coffee Board, is81 words
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Article37 1966-05-11 12 m P N P’ May Srimat Swatm Chidatmanandaji, president of Advaita Asrama. a Hindu rep«K?<‘Suorg?nisation win lecture in English at a public meeting at p^a Ra ia krlshna HaU Scotland Road at 6 p.m. tomorrow.37 words
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255 1966-05-11 12 SINGAPORE, May 3 The SG-millioti deal to build boats in Singapore for the Vietnamese Marine police is not being conducted on governmental or military level, the Straits Times understands. According to the economic unit of the American Embassy here, the brains255 words
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92 1966-05-11 12 KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 —At their luncheon meeting tomorrow Kuala Lumpur Rotarians will launch Selangor’s first mobile library, to be officially handed over to the State Government next month. The ceremony will put the van and its books In Malay. Chinese and English into service.92 words
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259 1966-05-11 12 THE PENALTY WILL BE DISASTROUS JESSELTON, May 3. JHE Sabah Alliance chief, Tun Mustapha bin Datu Harun, today warned the people against neglecting to register as voters for the State's first direct elections expected to be held at the end of this year.259 words
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Article67 1966-05-11 12 MALACCA. May 3 The R* Commission of Inquiry into io» authorities will be here from 19 to 21. It will sit at the Distn Office. Jasin on May 19 n nt the Alor Gajah District Ofllct the morning of May 20. The rest of the day67 words
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Article37 1966-05-11 12 SINGAPORE. May 3 Thrc* new beacons Triton. Lour sl and Anak Pulau have WJ built just outside the t ps approach channel to J’’ 1 wharves. The beacons are part or > Jurong wharves developm plans.37 words
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Article704 1966-05-11 13 KUALA LUMPUR May 4 THE otmosphere is very favourable for peace talks with Indonesia now, the acting Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak, said today. If the present calm at the border was maintained with no infiltration and shooting Malaysia was prepared for peace talks. They704 words
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118 1966-05-11 13 I/UALA LUMPUR, May 4 Australia is to send a legal adviser to Malaysia to help revise Malaysian air navigation laws, the Minister of Transport, Tan Sri Sardon bin Haji Jubir, said this evening. Speaking on his return from a two-week visit to Australia118 words
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Article, Illustration734 1966-05-11 13 'END TO CONFRONTATION POLICY WILL NOT COME SUDDENLY* MANILA, May 4. 'J'HE Philippine Foreign Secretary, Mr. Narciso Ramos, said today Indonesia's conditions for ending her policy of armed confrontation toward Malaysia had been re- layed to the Kuala Lumpur Government and he was—U PI picture. - 734 words
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Article50 1966-05-11 13 KUANTAN. May 4.—The acting Prime Minister Tun Abdul Razak, will pay an official visit to the Temerloh district tomorrow. He will open a new road at Songsang and a religious school at Kerdau and give a talk to local MPs. Senators. State councillors at Umno House.50 words
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278 1966-05-11 14 |(UALA LUMPUR, May 4.—A1l rubber exported from Malaya after May 16 will be charged a registration fee of 50 cents a ton, a Ministry of Commerce and Industry statement said today. That Is the day the Minister of Commerce and278 words
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Article74 1966-05-11 14 KANOAR. May 4—The Perils Co-operative Banking Union Society Is to buy $25,000 worth of shares In the co-operative rice mill which will be built this year under the auspices of the State Government. The decision to buy the shares was taken at a meeting74 words
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Article44 1966-05-11 14 KUALA LUMPUR. May 4—Buddhists throughout the country will celebrate Wesak Day tomorrow. Prayers and offerings will be Riven in all Buddhist temples throughout the day. Highlight of the celebrations mill i*> a milelong procession of glittering floats carrying images of Buddha44 words
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Article, Illustration695 1966-05-11 14 FRESH NOMINATIONS CALLED RUALA LUMPUR, May 4. All 13 members of the teachers’ panel in the National Joint Council of Teachers were sacked today by the Minister of Education, Inche Mohamed Khir Johari. It was the sole negotiating body with the695 words
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Article43 1966-05-11 14 BUTTERWORTH, May 4—The Labour Party has nominated Mr. S A. Hajah to succeed the late Mr. M. Vasuthavan In the Province North district council. Mr. Vasuthavan, who was elected in the Sungei Prai ward in 1963, died last year.43 words
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Article33 1966-05-11 14 KUANTAN, May 3. The Pahang branch of the All-Malayan Estates Staff Union will hold Its annual meeting at the Chinese Assembly Hall at Mentakab on May 8 at 10.30 a m.33 words
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Article, Illustration177 1966-05-11 14 —Reuter. jtf ANILA, May 4.—The Philippines will re* cognise Malaysia on June 2 or 3 and Indonesia will then rwofnitt Singapore on June 1 or 5, according to the Philippines Herald today. The morning newspaper frontpaged a story by its*—Reuter. - 177 words
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Article89 1966-05-11 14 PENANG, May 2. The Premiere of the Jack Lemmon come The Great Race, will bo .sensed at the Federal Theatre the night of May 4 In aid of Ramakrishna orphanage. In a message to the wg the Governor, Raja Tun I Al-Haj, said he was aware89 words
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Article61 1966-05-11 14 KUALA LUMPUR. May 1 7 National Union of Teachers n decided to launch a fund i v own $500,000 building here called "Rumah (Teachers' House). t h» To start the ball r°Hin-- members of the executive c of NUT has pledged S3000 fl union61 words
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Article, Illustration351 1966-05-11 15 LIM BENG TEE - WHOLE PROJECT EXPECTED TO BE OVER BY DECEMBER By LIM BENG TEE: Singapore, May 4 ALL is set for the A national re-regis-tration of the public for new laminated plastic identity cards which will begin on May 9. The first consignment351 words
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423 1966-05-11 15 CINGAPORE, May 4. There wa* no let up in interest on the Stock Exchange yesterday and turnover continued on the heavy side for the third consecutive day. Once again the milliondollar level was easily passed and tn«* combined total turnover reported here through423 words
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279 1966-05-11 15 BANTING, May 4. rpHE Minister of Agriculture and Co-operatives, Haji Mohamed Ghazali bin Haji Jawi, will be visiting Thailand soon to study the methods of controlling illegal trawler fishing there. While in Bangkok, the Minister will discuss with the Thai Government279 words
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119 1966-05-11 15 IESSELTON, May 4.—SaJ ball’s Chief Minister, Mr. Peter Lo, today registered himself as a voter for the State’s first direct elections at the community centre here, one ot the three registration centres set up in the Jesselton district. He was received at the119 words
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Article40 1966-05-11 15 TELUK ANSON. May 2. The chairman of the Lower Perak branch of the All-Malaya Estates Staff Union, Mr. K.C. Wai, left here yesterday to attend the International Labour Organisation conference in Geneva as a representative of plantation workers.40 words
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Article473 1966-05-11 15 JOHORE BAHRU. J May 4 The acting Johore Mentri Besar, Dato Haji Othman bin Haji Mohammed Sa’at, today announced that the Johore State Government had taken over control of the Batu Pahat town council “in the interests of the people of Batu Pahat.” The announcement473 words
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Article, Illustration483 1966-05-11 16 ANNIVERSARY ASSESSMENT OF PROGRESS IN MALAYSIA BUTTER WORTH May 5 JENGKU Abdul Rahman said today that Umno’s greatest achievement was the formation of Malaysia. Talking to Umno leaders at the party’s 20th anniversary celebrations at Telok Ayer Tawar, the Tengku referred to some483 words
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Article219 1966-05-11 16 Kuala lumpur, May 5 —The Minister of Local Government and Housing, Mr. Khaw Kai Boh, left today for Tokyo to attend two meetings. First he will attend the 28th World Congress for Housing and Planning and then the council meeting of the East Asia219 words
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188 1966-05-11 16 SINGAPORE, May 5 —Singapore citizens who are now living outside Singapore can apply for the new plastic identity cards when they return to Singapore to take up residence, provided they have documentary proof of their identity. The Commissioner for188 words
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Article33 1966-05-11 16 MACHANG, May 5.—A course in rubber planting and processing, started on April ll at the Rubber Training School in Bukit Sireh. 1 miles from here, will end on May 7.33 words
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338 1966-05-11 16 T'EMERLOH, May 5.The Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak, today described the new regulations governing the flow of traffic at the Johore Causeway as “minim u m requirements” imperative for safeguarding national security. The Government had no338 words
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Article, Illustration393 1966-05-11 17 Internal Security Act abused Dr. Tan KUALA LUMPUR, May 5. |\R. Tan Chee Khoon (Lab.-Batu) today claimed that the Government had once again used the Internal Security Act to decimate the Opposition in particular his party. He was commenting on the restricted residence393 words
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152 1966-05-11 17 SINGAPORE. May 5 The Government today concluded a S* million trade agreement with Bulgaria. Bulgaria has also agreed to take part in Singapore’s industrialisation programme with a first factory in Jurong likely to be one for extraction of oil from copra, followed by a152 words
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Article40 1966-05-11 17 PARIT BUNTAR. May 5. The Minister of Agriculture and Co-operatives. Haji Ghazali bin Haji Jawi, will address the Krian Selama District Co-operative Banking Union at its annual "feting on May 7 at the Selama Town Council Hall.40 words
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282 1966-05-11 17 1/ANGAR, May 5.—A resolution urging that the State administration be split under two districts north and south will be considered by the Perils Selatan Umno division at its annual delegates’ conference here on May 22. “We regard this as very necessary, *iaji Mourner282 words
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63 1966-05-11 17 KUALA LUMPUR. May 5. Two lecturers at the Technical College here will undergo a onevear course at the Caulfield Technical College in Melbourne under the Colombo Plan. They are Mr. Gerald Samuel, a lecturer in electrical engineering, and Mr. Lee Ker Foon, a mathematics63 words
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Article, Illustration122 1966-05-11 17 A T the are of 48, Singapore businessman, Mr. Lin Kim Senr (above) recently went back to school—but a school with a difference. Mr. Lint, who is proprietor of his own import and export company, will graduate on May 13 from the 49th session122 words
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Article28 1966-05-11 17 KUALA LUMPUR, May 4. Singapore's acting High Commissioner to Malaysia. Mr Lien Ying Chow, and his wife returned to Singapore today for a threeday "routine visit."28 words
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218 1966-05-11 17 11,450 long tons purchased KUALA LUMPUR, May 5. £JHINA was the top buyer of Malayan rubber in February. Her purchases for the month totalled 11,450 long tons. This is the largest purchase for any one month by China. This was 1,450 long tons more218 words
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118 1966-05-11 17 SINGAPORE, May 5 The Singapore Government Officers Co-operative Housing Society Ltd. will begin work on a $5.5 million housing project next month—the sixth project to be undertaken by the society. A total of 90 semi-detached and 110 terrace houses, are to be built118 words
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MALAYAN SHARE MARKET REVIEW
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2771 1966-05-11 18 From Our Market Correspondent UOOM conditions prevailed on the Stock Exchange last week, there was no let up in hectic trading throughout the period and in lour full trading days from Tuesday to Friday >,164,345 units valued at $8,698,837 were reported done through the Singapore2,771 words
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Article275 1966-05-11 18 \1 %V first „rade rubber f.o.h. bit cig closed of 5 p.m. in iniapote and Kual.t l.umpur vesterdav at 70'* cents per lb. unchanged on Thursday's closing level for Ihe position. The lone was doll. R VS. and F.M.R.E doling prices in ern's per lb. yesterday: Buyers Sellers275 words
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Article459 1966-05-11 18 rpilE market saw the lar* 1 est movement in a .single week since China returned to this market in November 1965. state H.C.B. Co t in their current survey oi the local Rubber Market. Prices were taken up by 31 cents to 714 cents for459 words
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Article20 1966-05-11 18 Miiv HUBBUB PRICK: 7<> cents (unchanged). TIN: $t>7f>.25 (tluvMi $125, Unofficial estimate!* offering: 225 tons < i» 5 tons).20 words
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Article48 1966-05-11 18 (Managers' Puces) First Malayan 222 J 32 Second Malayan l 16 t Third Malayan 1.11 t 1 Malaysia Commerce .91 Mai. Bay. Fund I 2d I First Hon« Kong l.ntl j,ti.. si* S (rind Hong Kong .71 bteiling Cominoditv 4 2 1 1 Hong Kong cuiietnv;48 words
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Article50 1966-05-11 18 C'urmit Itii(p Total for «"•*< 1 f f l>*> mciit pavalile the tear prcvio* v*r f-.wt m<l* r»' v o f lunr l'l f». Hope i .Innr M H!'' I Asiatic ‘J!% .lunr 22 27% K Selangor 10% Junr?? 1.»% I!>'r Cheias Kub. June It 11% I** t50 words
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Article, Illustration258 1966-05-11 19 K V ALA LUMPUR, May 5.—W e s a k Way the 2,510 th anniversary of the birth of Lord Buddha —was observed by Buddhists all over the country today with almsgiving, chanting of hymns and prayers, offerings and freeing of captive birds258 words
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Article80 1966-05-11 19 SINGAPORE. May s—Lufthansa German Airline has commenced a weekly direct service between Singapore and New Delhi as part of its programme to expand operations in South-East Asia. This new flight leaves New Delh: for Singapore on Wednesdays and returns to New Delhi on Thursdays The airline,80 words
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Article41 1966-05-11 19 KUALA LUMPUR, May 5. The Central Welfare Council will hold its ‘‘Welfare Week” this month to raise funds. A nation-wide “flag day" will be held on May 7 during which book-marks and car stickers will be sold.41 words
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661 1966-05-11 19 K. LUMPUR, May 5 of the 13 sacked members of the Teachers' Panel of the National Joint Council for Teachers and its secretary today charged the Minister of Education, Inche Mohamed Khir Johari, with a “complete volte face.” They added that they would661 words
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Article68 1966-05-11 19 KUALA LUMPUR. May 6—The first batch of about 80 women volunteers from the 11 Signal Squadron Malaysian Territorial Army will be sent to the Siputeh Territorial Army Training Centre in Perak over the week-end to undergo two weeks of training. They will receive basic military68 words
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291 1966-05-11 20 SINGAPORE, May 7.—The newly-elected president of the Singapore Olympic and Sports Council, Inche Othman Wok, the Minister for Social Affairs, in a special interview with Timesport today before his departure for Europe said he would like to see Singapore officials and291 words
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271 1966-05-11 20 PENANG, May 7.— Selangor E beat Penang 4-0 here I tonight to lead the Malaya Cup football tournament north zone on goal average from Kedah at tne half-way 1 stage. i It was definitely Selangor’s night as they cleverly outthought. the271 words
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Article52 1966-05-11 20 CEREMBAN. May 6 Susie Tan. 22. made tennis history in Negri Bembtlan when she was elected the first woman secretary of the NSLTA at its annual meeting here last night. Other orflclals elected were President, M F.' VUvaratnam: vicepresidents, Hassan Abdullah and Wong Kong Hock; treasurer52 words
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Article121 1966-05-11 20 I£UALa LUMPUR, May 7. Top seeds M.F. Vilvaratnam and Lionel Jayathilaka entered the quar-ter-finals of the TPCA open tennis championships at Princes Road here todav. beat S*na--6-1 Lionel Jayathilaka beat Charles Gregory 6-3, retired. Mens singles Ist round: Cyril Gomez bt V. Indran 6-0121 words
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636 1966-05-11 20 FUALA LUMPUR, May 6. Selangor who have scored 14 goals and conceded three from two wins and a draw, should be able to lead Kedah on goal average at the half-way mark in the north zone of the Malaya Cup soccer competition636 words
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Article177 1966-05-11 20 JMANILA, May 6 Singapore, thrashed uy Burma in their opening match, now have a bright chance of playing in the tournament proper of the Asian Youth soccer championship They qualify if they can beat India tomorrow. Last night they showed they can do this when they177 words
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Article380 1966-05-11 20 Geoffrey Bolai a - By Geoffrey Bolai a SINGAPORE, May 5.The Stock Exchange of Malaysia and Singapore today broke all turnover records as the buying and selling spree which started the morning of Apr. 30 became more pronounced. When the trading rooms closed today 1,394,402 units of stocks380 words
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Article29 1966-05-11 20 SEQAMAT, May 6—The 1 sub-health centre at Labis. miles from here, has beer, pleted. The project, costing than $100,000. was carried under the Segamat district development plan.29 words