The Straits Budget, 17 May 1967
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section38 1967-05-17 1 The Straits Budget THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES MALAYSIA'S NATIONAL NEWSPAPER REGISTERED AT THE G.P.O. UJC. AS A NEWSPAPER SERIES 761. KUALA LUMFUR. MAY 17, 1967 Price 4« Cents (Malaya) or 1 Shilling KDN. 2582: 2538 words
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Advertisement269 1967-05-17 1 MCREASE M CRCUUIION 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 £465269 words
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300 1967-05-17 2 MINIVET - MINIVET Singapore THE correspondence in your columns on the subject of “minis micros and morals'' could well becuae acrimonious but as a neutral observer 1 would like to say a few words My place of employment is in the vicinity of Raffles300 words
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331 1967-05-17 2 RONALD A. M. RANSOM - RONALD A. M. RANSOM Singapore IN the 'Btraits Times' 1 of May ft, there is a report on the damage being caused by elephants on estates and smallholdings Ln Negri Bembllan and Selangor The report states that farmers are facing a threat “from331 words
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100 1967-05-17 2 AIR-MINDED - Thinking ahead for Pena ng’s airport AIR-MINDED Penang IT is heartening to learn 1 that the Penang Airport’s runway is to be extended by 1.000 feet to 7,000 feet ln order to accommodate the Boeing 737. 1 believe this is the fourth time that the runway Is being extended Cannot100 words
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Article207 1967-05-17 2 K. F. CHEN - K. F. CHEN Labia VO UR correspondent, D. ti m«li ib T. stay 6) has attempted to pre»eni a poor picture ol Asian moral standards. He defended the higher illegitimacy rate in the West as a result of misguided love acid not as ln the East,207 words
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400 1967-05-17 2 A GUILTY MALAY - A GUILTY MALAY PARENT liiEFER to a letter “Expanding the Bcope of Malay medium schools’’ (B.T. May 11). Your correspondent has taken the suggestion of holding of an English week or month ln national schools completely out of context, and his analogy of taming400 words
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Article132 1967-05-17 2 RAYMOND TAT - RAYMOND TAT Singapore AST Friday night 1 while was Ung with a girlfriend at Tanab Me tab beach, two members of the Vigilante Corps appeared and shone their torchlights on ns One of them utked me whether I was a Federal or Singapore Cltiaen and132 words
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Article131 1967-05-17 2 CONCERNED; I. TAN - CONCERNED Singapore I. TAN Singapore IS Singapore short of 1 teachers? My brother Is studying in Thomson Government Chinese Middle Bchool. Since the beginning of this year his class was without Mathematics, Ethics and Chemistry teachers, although his timetable did Indicate those subjects. The class was often left131 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article763 1967-05-17 3 —Straits Times. May 8 The report which our special correspondent brought back from flood devastated areas of Kelantan amply bears out the growing suspicion that aid for the victims has been given grudgingly and slowly, and recovery in the hardest hit districts has been held up by—Straits Times. May 8 - 763 words
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Article668 1967-05-17 3 —Straits Times, May 9 The Malayan Chinese Association’s call for a conference of producing countries to recommend practical measures for the stabilisation of the price of rubber falls upon sympathetic ears. There is nothing the Government would like better; and there is nothing it is less likely—Straits Times, May 9 - 668 words
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Article355 1967-05-17 3 —Straits Times, May 9 In the two years since the Thai-Malaysian joint intelligence centre was established a' Songkhla and joint security patrols were begun, the Malayan Communist Party terrorists ensconced in the oorder jungles have been hounded out of many of their base camps and forced into dozens—Straits Times, May 9 - 355 words
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Article191 1967-05-17 3 —Straits Times, May 9 A third of all traffic accidents in Kuala Lumpur in February arose from vehicles braking suddenly, a finding which will come as no surprise to anyone who has noted motorists’ habit of driving dangerously close to the car ahead. When this fault meets another—Straits Times, May 9 - 191 words
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Article404 1967-05-17 3 —Straits Times, May 10 Though its effort is to be acclaimed, the Singapore Government is likely to find its ambitions for “a fit and rugged society” extremely difficult to realise; the sound, technological mind will probably appear long before the sound body which should contain it. The various—Straits Times, May 10 - 404 words
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Article201 1967-05-17 4 —Straits Times, May 11 Hundreds, perhaps thousands, of blind people in Malaysia and Singapore could have their sight restored through corneal grafting, an operation now possible in either country. But very little is being done. With virtually no local supply of corneas foi eye surgeons to draw from—Straits Times, May 11 - 201 words
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Article727 1967-05-17 4 Straits Times, May 12 Sabah's new Chief Minister, Tun Mustapha, has described the Usno-S.C.A. government which wag sworn in yesterday as a “temporary measure” which leaves the door “open for Upko to come in later.” This statement takes some of the gloom out of the news fromStraits Times, May 12 - 727 words
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Article187 1967-05-17 4 —Straits Times, May 12 Singapore’s maturity is lately reflected almost as much in its concern for its old buildings as in its eagerness to create new and biggei ones. The phase of knocking down at random seems to be past. At least, that is the implication of remarks—Straits Times, May 12 - 187 words
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Article668 1967-05-17 4 —Straits Times, May 13 The trade agreement between Malaysia and Indonesia, signed in Kuala Lumpur on May 11, seems to solve quite neatly the two problems which had been holding up the traflic. One of these problems arose from the Indonesian Government’s desire for tight control over—Straits Times, May 13 - 668 words
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Article328 1967-05-17 4 —Straits Times. May 13 Mr. Lee Kuan Yew’s proposals for making Singapore “a city beautiful with flowers and trees” over fie next three years break down into two main departments. The first involves the mechanics of collecting rubbish, sweeping the drains, clearing wasteland and so on; this is—Straits Times. May 13 - 328 words
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341 1967-05-17 5 SINGAPORE, May 8. $7.8 million project to improve pig and poultry production will be set up soon at Sembawang with the help of the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation. The project, to be called the Pig and Poultry Research and Training Institute, will341 words
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Article, Illustration111 1967-05-17 5 SINGAPORE, May 7.—The Minister fur l.aw and National Development. Mr. E. W. Barker, said last night that the response to National Service had been encouraging although there were “a few shirkers.” lie said the people should not expect the Government to do everything111 words
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Article34 1967-05-17 5 PENANG, May 7—The 110 Light Anti-Aircraft Battery of the Royal Australian Artillery will -elebrate its second anniversary Mth a parade at the RAAF base In Butterworth on the morning of May 10.34 words
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Article201 1967-05-17 5 KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 Yugoslavia will be the first Communist country to establish full diplomatic relations with Malaysia. Diplomatic sources here today said that this would be done before the end of July. Agreement was reached after an hour-long discussion between the Prime Minister. Tengku201 words
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Article56 1967-05-17 5 IPOH. May 7. Dato Lau Pak Khuan, president of the Perak Chinese Chamber of Commerce, last night opened the Taiwan trade fair in Jalan Chung Thye Pljin. opposite the Ave Maria Convent. The fair, jointly sponsored bv the Taiwan and Perak Chines# Chambers of Commerce,56 words
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Article32 1967-05-17 5 RCNC.EI PATANT. May 6—Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamod, M.P.. has been elected president ot the Kedah Anti-TB Association, with Mr. Lum Theam Fatt m secretary and Mr. Ooi Eng Hong, treasurer.32 words
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252 1967-05-17 5 KUALA LUMPUR, May 5. REGIONAL co-operation is likely to be the keynote of discussions when India’s Foreign Minister, Mr. Mohamedali Chagla, meets Tengku Abdul Rahman and Tun Abdul Razak next week. Mr. Chagla flies here from Singapore on May 10. i Wlsma Putra (foreign252 words
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Article51 1967-05-17 5 NIBONG TEBAL. May 5—A 70-year-old housewife, Che Haminah bintc Hussein has been elected the first woman chairman of an Umno branch in Penang. Clio Haminah. a mother of seven, who will lead the Nibong Tebal Umno for the ensuing year, was the only candidate nominated for the51 words
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Article127 1967-05-17 5 OENANG, May 7. A 1 group of 41 Indonesian Chinese 15 men, 14 women, nine children and three infants arrived from Medan in a MalaysiaSingapore Airlines Fokker Friendship this afternoon. This is the first group to fly to Penang since the resumption of127 words
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Article48 1967-05-17 5 KUCHING. Mav 5—A veterinary olllcer of the Department of Agriculture Sarawak, flew to Singapore yesterday to investigate reports yesterday that there had been an outbreak of swine fever in West Malaysia Sarawak imports a large number of pigs from Singapore and West Malaysia each year.48 words
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Article22 1967-05-17 5 TELUK ANSON, May 7—Nearly 8.000 people visited the RMN yesterday, the final day of thetr two-day visit here.22 words
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Article, Illustration518 1967-05-17 6 KUALA LUMPUR, May 5. MCA Youth should take active and positive steps to further racial harmony and understanding, their deputy president, Dr. Lim Swee Aun, advised today. They must work with the youth groups in Umno and MIC and Join them518 words
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Article88 1967-05-17 6 KANGAR. May 7—Turkey. Kukait and Saudi Arabia have offered a total of eight annual scholarships to Perils students for higher studies in their countries Thu was disclosed today by the Mentri Besar. Tan Sri Sheikh Ahmad, on his return from his Middle East tour. Turkey88 words
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Article23 1967-05-17 6 KUALA LUMPUR. May 7—An exhibition of books on costumes will be held at the British Council Centre here on May 1923 words
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Article20 1967-05-17 6 IPOH. May 7- The Perak branch of the Central Welfare Council last year gave out aid worth $64,99420 words
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185 1967-05-17 6 K. LUMPUR, May 7 r I'HE Selangor Chinese 1 Engineering Merchants Association chose Australia as the target of Its first overseas study mission because “that country affords us the best example of how we could be both an Industrial and agricultural country.” An185 words
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Article, Illustration399 1967-05-17 6 KUALA LUMPUR, May 7. 'J’ENGKU Abdul Rahman today expressed hi> Government's gratitude to the Malaysian Red Cross Society for its “tremendous'’ assistance” during the recent flood disaster in Kelantan, Trengganu and Perak. In a message to mark Red Cross Day tomorrow, the399 words
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475 1967-05-17 7 Bob Ng; Yap Kim Onn - MCA GENERAL ASSEMBLY Reporters: Bob Ng and Yap Kim Onn K. LUMPUR, May 7 'J’HE MCA today urged the Government to convene a conference of all rubber producing countries to recommend practical measures to stabilise and improve the product’s export earnings. In a resolution unanimously475 words
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100 1967-05-17 7 KUALA LUMPUR, May 5. The first child born on May 8 World Red Cross Day—ln every hospital in Malaysia, in localities where there are Red Cross units, will become a “Red Cross Baby" and will be given gifts. Hie local Red100 words
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Article75 1967-05-17 7 UALA LUMPUR. May 7. —The Malaysian Kennel Association will hold its seventh championship dog show on Mav 14 at the Chinwoo Auditorium. The show Is under the association’s revised show rules and will feature 155 dogs competing in 84 different classes. Mr. C. E. Milward. of Australia,75 words
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146 1967-05-17 7 PENANG, May 7.—The Governor of Penang. Raja Tun Uda Al-Haj. to-«. day said he would to see more and young people jgj; tne Malaysian Red Cross Society as It provided valuable training. “We ail know that one of the principles of the Red146 words
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Article43 1967-05-17 7 KUAI.A LUMPUR, May 7-The Deputy Prime klioieter. Tun Abdul Razak. will open the Pood and Agriculture Organisation's seminar on farm broadcasting at the MARA Auditorium here on May 15. A buffet dinner will follow for delegates attending the seminar43 words
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Article27 1967-05-17 7 KUALA LUMPUR. May 7—The Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the Ra.la Permaisuri Agong will attend the Bandung Revue performance at the Stadium Negara on May 8.27 words
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Article296 1967-05-17 7 PREM KUMAR - By PREM KUMAR: Kuala Lumpur, May 7 JTOUR teachers’ unions from three language streams with a total membership of more than 22,000 today announced the formation of an Alliance of Malaysian Teachers’ Unions. The unions are the National Union of Teachers, with 12,000 members, the296 words
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Article, Illustration440 1967-05-17 8 SINGAPORE, May 8 '£»HE Singapore Government is to introduce compulsory twice-yearly physical tests for all 10-plus schoolchildren. The Education Minister, Mr. Ong Pang Boon, announced this at a physical fitness tests programme for schools at the National Recreation Centre today. He told about 500440 words
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Article62 1967-05-17 8 SINGAPORE. May 8 The BBC World Service tomorrow will broadcast a programme In which the British Prime Minister, Mr. Haloid Wilson, answers questions about Brita n’s decision to apply lor entry to the European Common Market. The programme can be heard from 7.45 p.m. to62 words
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130 1967-05-17 8 Singapore. May B.—The Singapore Battery Manufacturing Co. Ltd’s factory will be officially opened on May 14 by the Minister for Finance, Mr. Lim Kim San. The $2 million factory, In Lorong Tukang Tiga, In the Jurong Industrial complex, Is a Joint venture130 words
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499 1967-05-17 8 LIM BCNG TEE - By LIM BCNG TEE: Singapore, May 8 'J'HREE young Malays are studying at Nanyang University because they feel that an education in the Chinese medium is useful for Malay children in the context of a multi-racial society. The trio, who speak equally499 words
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Article, Illustration561 1967-05-17 9 gINGAPORE, May 8 —Malaysian citizens in the executive arm of the Singapore Civil Service, and such future recruits to top jobs, will be among those who will benefit from the latest order shortening the residential qualification for Singapore citizenship to five561 words
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149 1967-05-17 9 —The Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Inche Senu bin Abdul Rahman, said today that writers had a prominent role to play in “calming the turbulence of our times.” He said this in a speech to the annual meeting of the Tamil Writers149 words
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316 1967-05-17 9 lESSELTON, May 5. Tun Mustapha bin Dato Harun, leader of the United Sabah National Organisation (Usno), said today he needed time to think about forming a new government. He was invited to lead the new government by the Yang dl-Pertua Negara316 words
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Article32 1967-05-17 9 BUKIT MERTAJAM. May 8— Inche S.T. Thiagarajah has been elected president of the Bukit Mertajam Jaycees. with Dr. 8. Sivastdosundram as secretary and Inche Abdul Samat bin Darus as treasurer.32 words
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Article173 1967-05-17 9 k U ALA LUMPUR, May 7.—An American bank is to iend $113.7 million to Mal-aysia-Singapore Airlines to help it buy eight Boeing aircraft it was announced in Washington today. The contract price for the aircraft five 737 s and three 707 s Is $157.g173 words
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Article90 1967-05-17 9 SINGAPORE, M a y 8 About 500 people today donated blood—much to the astonishment of the SLngapore Red Cross Society. Today was World Red Cross Day, and every donor was to be presented with a special commemoration brooch. But the number of donors for90 words
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Article37 1967-05-17 9 PENANG. May 8 —Tun Abdul Razak will be making an official visit to Penang on May 18 and 19 His programme Includes Inspection of various rural development projects In Penang and Province Wellesley.37 words
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397 1967-05-17 10 MEETING OF PRODUCERS K. LUMPUR, May 8 jyjALAYSIAN rubber producers are divided on whether or not to support the MCA call to the Government to convene a conference of all rubber producing countries to propose measures to improve the product’s export earnings. Some397 words
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223 1967-05-17 10 ‘Absurd’ —UDP to trip to see halls PENANG, May 8. rpHE Penang United Democratic Party today described as “unnecessary and highly absurd” the trip to Thailand which the Chief Minister, Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee, plans to make next month to study the design of conference halls in Bangkok. A223 words
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106 1967-05-17 10 SINGAPORE, May 5. Two top officials of the Inland 'Revenue Department and a Finance Ministry official left tonight for talks with tax officials of various Europeon countries and the United States on doubletaxation arrangements. The delegation headed by the Commissioner for106 words
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Article19 1967-05-17 10 MACHANG, May B—The Machang Boy Scouts Association raised $5OO from a cultural show held here recently.19 words
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138 1967-05-17 10 ALOR STAR, May 8 •TENGKU Abdul Rahman 1 arrived here today to supervise and direct a charity stage show The Royal Court Dancers Revue In aid of the National Disaster Relief Fund. The show will be performed at Stadium Darulaman on May 13138 words
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184 1967-05-17 10 SINGAPORE, May 7. —The University of Singapore Students’ Union will hold its seventh annual varsity work camp week at Chong Pang Village. Sembawang, from May 10. This Is one of the welfare projects organised by Its welfare committee for this year. The184 words
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Article27 1967-05-17 10 PARIT BUNTAR. May B—A one-day civics course for 100 Scouters from Krian district will be held at the Boy Scouts’ Association here on May 14.27 words
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207 1967-05-17 10 KUALA LUMPUR, May 8. 1/fALAYSIAN students In Cairo have every I*l means of keeping themselves well-informed of developments in their home country, an official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said today. “We have done everything within our means to keep our students abroad up207 words
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Article164 1967-05-17 10 SINGAPORE, May 8. India’s Minister for External Affairs, Mr. Mohammed Ali Currim Chagla, flew in here tonight and expressed his “anxiety’’ to strengthen relations with Singapore, particularly in trade and commerce. Mr. Chagla laid great stress on trade and commerce because, he said, there164 words
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385 1967-05-17 11 KUALA LUMPUR, May 9. 'J'HE Minister of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Lim Swee Aun, today warned that the Government would find it increasingly difficult to pay for capital goods required for economic development unless Malaysia earned more foreign exchange. Although Malaysia was385 words
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132 1967-05-17 11 IPOH, May 9. The 1 Sultan of Perak will open Radio Malaysia’s $1.2 million regional broadcasting station here on May 13. Announcing this at a Press conference here today, Radio Malaysia’s Northern Region Supervisor, Inche Zainal Alam. said that the station132 words
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Article, Illustration479 1967-05-17 11 BOB NG - By BOB NG: KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 T HE recent 40 per cent increase in the price of cement will ruin many building contractors and force them to suspend work. This is stated by the president of the Master Builders’ Association, Mr. Lim Cheng479 words
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Article61 1967-05-17 11 SINGAPORE. May 9—The Minister for Finance. Mr. Lim Kim San, will open a $500,000 dry slipway at the Kallang marine indus trial site at 5 p.m. on May 18. The 220 ft by 40ft slipway, with accommodation for ships up to a maximum of 1.000 tons,61 words
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Article76 1967-05-17 11 Singapore, May 9.—Aircraft of No. 74 Squadron of the Royal Air Force, known as "The Tigers”, will soon be streaking through the skies over Singapore and Malaysia. Next month the squadron will deploy to RAF Tengah the 1,500 m.p.h. Lightning Mark 6 fighter Jets, considered the76 words
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Article78 1967-05-17 11 KUALA LUMPUR. May 9—The Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Ltd nas granted a $325 000 loan to the Clay Industries Ltd. of Ayer Hitam, Johore, to assist it in the setting up of a plant to manufacture ceramic sanitary ware and porcelain Insulators, it was announcel78 words
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Article68 1967-05-17 11 KUALA LUMPUR. May 9. Malaysia needs a lot of good high-quality fertiliser to accelerate: tts agricultural diversification programme, the Minister of Agriculture and Co-operatives, Haji Ghazali bin Jawi, said today. Hajl Ghazali, who made a two-hour visit of the Chemical Company of Malaysia fertiliser plant at68 words
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Article, Illustration450 1967-05-17 12 ALBERT RAMALINGAM - REMARKS PROVOCATIVE, SAYS AWANG OSMAN By ALBERT RAMALINGAM JESSELTON, May 9. Dato Donald Stephens’ harvest festival speech last weekend bore ill fruit here today. Twenty-four hours before tomorrow’s allimportant reconciliation meeting between the Sabah Alliance parties, at which the State Cabinet is expected to be450 words
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Article52 1967-05-17 12 SINGAPORE. May 8. Three Singapore MPs are now making an official visit to Australia at the invitation of the Department of External Affairs. They are Mr. Ng Yeow Chone. Professor Yeoh Ghim Seng and Mr. R A. Gonzales, aho will make a close study of Australia's52 words
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Article50 1967-05-17 12 SINGAPORE. May B— The In donesian Ooveinment-owned publishing agency, Balai Pustaka plans to open a branch in Kuala Lumpur, Radio Jakarta reported today. Its new executive director. Brig. Oen. Surjatmo. said this was in accordance with Indonesia’s co-operation with Malaysia in the cultural field. UPI.50 words
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203 1967-05-17 12 SINGAPORE, May 9. Singapore Department of Statistics is currently conducting a survey of selected wholesale and retail trades. Initially. 390 establishments "waged In food distribution will be involved. A Government statement announcing this today said there was “an urgent need for Information203 words
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Article27 1967-05-17 12 SEREMBAN, Mav 9 Mr. P S Subramanlam ha* been elected president of the Andhra Association, Negri Sembllan branch, with Mr. K. Mahadevan Nair as vicepresident.27 words
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132 1967-05-17 12 |(UALA LUMPUR, **May 9.—Hip-swing-ing Hawaiian hula dancers will perform for the first time In Malaysia on May 12 when they appear at Stadium Negara here The 38-member Hawaiian Paradise troupe will stage a variety of traditional and modern Hawaiian songs and dances. Their visit132 words
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Article, Illustration232 1967-05-17 12 L r UALA LUMPUR, May 9.—Several world organisations and friendly countries have lined up a pool of 43 industrial experts from which Malaysia can “tap*' to help in its Industrial development. This was disclosed today by the Secretary fur Commerce and Industry,232 words
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Article62 1967-05-17 12 KUALA LUMPUR, May 9. —Thp Ministry of Lands and Mines has sent a mining engineer, Inche Hu&sin Hus&an. to Japan for a a course on off-shore mining exploration. Inche Husstn left for Japan today on the Japan Air Lines inaugural flight. A mining engineering graduate from Canada,62 words
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Article, Illustration394 1967-05-17 13 KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 1 'J'RADE with Indonesia is officially on again after a lapse of four years with the signing of a trade agreement here this afternoon. A Joint commission would be set up to implement the agreement and to deal with matters—Straits Times picture by C. C. Choong - 394 words
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406 1967-05-17 13 TWO TERRITORIES ARE NO LONGER ONE ‘ECONOMIC UNIT’ K LUMPUR, May 11 jyjALAYSIA’S Finance Minister, Mr. Tan Siew Sin, said today that the old method and pattern of economic co-operation between Malaysia and Singapore would have to be adapted to changing conditions. This406 words
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Article58 1967-05-17 13 TEI.L'K ANSON. May 10. Mr. V Nadi M>n and Mr A V IVrnma) 1 were ousted as chairman and secretary nspectively of the' Teluk Anson branch of the MIC j at its annual meeting here yes- terday They have been replaced by Mr V Rainasamy. a clerk58 words
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Article45 1967-05-17 13 BANTING, May 9.—Mr. S. Narayanan was elected president of the Bukit Chet ding mic at its innuai meeting held here. Vice* president li lir. K. Ramallngam, secretary Mr. v Parmanam, as* s ‘-nt secretary Mr. V. Ponrasu a nd* treasuTfr Mr K Nallusamy.45 words
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Article24 1967-05-17 13 PENANG May 9. Seventy Penang Umno leaders, will attend a one-da.v political seminar at Umno Hall, Maca ister Road, on May 1424 words
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185 1967-05-17 13 MALACCA, May 11.— The Archbishop of Trl v a n drum, Msgr. Benedict Mar Gregarius, last night expressed great admiration for Tengku Abdul Rahman. Due to the Tengku, who had done much to preserve democracy and maintain religious tolerance, the country had made185 words
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Article37 1967-05-17 13 SINGAPORE. May 11.— Telephone service between Singapore and Sierra Leone is now available from 6.30 p.m. to 12 15 a m on weekdays and from 6 30 p.m to 10 30 p.m. on Saturdays.37 words
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Article36 1967-05-17 13 KLUANG. May 11. Mr. Fred ThoiT manager of Bukit Paloh Estate, ha.; t* dieted president of Lions o.'L 1 U cr e- Other officials: Mr. Lee Raw, tary, and Mr. Quah Wee Liam, treasurer.36 words
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Article289 1967-05-17 14 KUALA LUMPUR, May 10. JNDIA’S Minister for External Affairs, Mr. M. C. Chagla, arrived in the Federal capital this morning prepared to make a generous offer of aid from his country for Malaysia’s development. Speaking to reporters soon after his arrival at Subang airport,289 words
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Article61 1967-05-17 14 MALACCA. May 10 The commander of Far East Land Forces, Lt-Gen. r.C.H. Pearson, today called on the Governor of Malacca. Haji Abdul Malek bin Yusof, at his residence He was accompanied by Brigadier P.L Tancred. commander of 28 Commonwealth Infantry Brigade stationed at Terendak Camp.61 words
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Article30 1967-05-17 14 RAUB May 10 The district branch of the Scouts' Association will hold its annual meeting at the Chuns/ Chine Secondary School in Ltpis Road here on May IS.30 words
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133 1967-05-17 14 PENANG. May 10 A group of 33 passengers from Medan arrived at Bayan l.epas Airport here this morning in the first postconfrontation Garuda Indonesian Airways plane inaugurating the new Medan Penang direct air service. Ihe plane, a Convair Metropolitan. landed at the airport at133 words
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Article45 1967-05-17 14 KUALA LUMPUR. May 10 About 100 textile wholesaler/! were present for a three-hour cotton textile show presented by a leading Japanese company C Itoh and Co. Ltd, at the A.I.A. Building here yesterday. More than 250 varieties of materials were exhibited.45 words
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Article, Illustration771 1967-05-17 14 CALL BY S’POBE AND INDIA IN JOINT COMMUNIQUE SINGAPORE. May 10. THE Governments of Singapore and India A have called for an immediate stoppage of the bombing in Vietnam as a “necessary first step to the cessation of all hostilities and toStraits Times picture. - 771 words
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128 1967-05-17 14 Kuala lumpur, May 9. —Malaysia and Indonesia will sign a trade agreement on May 11 to normalise trade between the two countries. This was disclosed today by the Secretary for Commerce and Industry. Raja Mohar bin Raja Badiozaman. who is leading the Malaysian delegation128 words
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Article37 1967-05-17 14 KUCHING. May 10 —Sarawak > Chief Minister, Penghuiu Tawi Sli. left for Kuatn Lumpur today for talks with Tengku Abdul Rahman and Tun Abdul Razak He la expected back in Kuching an May IJ.37 words
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282 1967-05-17 15 SINGAPORE, May 10. JHE Indian Foreign Minister, Mr. Chagla, today said that he was confident that Singapore would play a more important role in South-East Asia in the years to come. At a Press conference at Singapore Airport be fore leaving for Kuala282 words
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Article50 1967-05-17 15 SINGAPORE. May 10. The Finance Minister, Mr Lim Kim San. will open the new factory of Wheelmar Chemicals (Singapore) Ltd at Jurong industrial estate on May 26 The factory with an authorised capital of S 3 million, manufactures pharmaceutical goods and cosmetic*. It employs about 50 workers50 words
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Article83 1967-05-17 15 KIALA LI’MPUR, May 10 —The Cabinet has decided to pLire dentists on call-up service with the Malaysian Armed Forces In the same way as doctors, th. Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Kazak, said today. Speaking to reporters at a Press conference after the Cabinet had met he83 words
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Article28 1967-05-17 15 KUANTAN. May 10 —The A.ssistant Minister of culture. Youth and Sports. Duto Engku Muhsein bin Abdul Kadir. will make a twoday visit here from May 13.28 words
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186 1967-05-17 15 Kuala lumpur, May 10. —The Government's main concern is to rebuild trust and confidence between Malaysian and Singapore leaders to enable them to work together for the benefit of both countries and peoples, the Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Raztk said today. He186 words
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Article39 1967-05-17 15 KUALA LUMPUR. May 9. The Archbishop of Trivandrum. South India, the Right Reverend Benelict Mar Gregonous. who ia nn a private visit to Malaysia after attending a religious teaching conference in Manila, will leave for home tomorrow.39 words
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Article31 1967-05-17 15 SUNGEI PATANI May 9—Mr. H E Abram, pastor ol the Alor Star Methodist Church, and Mrs. Abram, have left for the United States on completion of their tour duty.31 words
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212 1967-05-17 15 KUALA LUMPUR, May 9. QPERATION Goodwill aimed at promoting better understanding and appreciation between the public and hospital authorities will be launched by the Minister of Health, Inche Bahaman bin Samsuddin, next month. This was disclosed today by the parliamentary secretary to the212 words
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92 1967-05-17 15 MUAR May 10 A Joint meeting between the Muul‘ Town Council and tne local branch of thfl Amalgamated National Union of Local Authorities Employees will be held here on May 14 to discuss several outstanding problems affecting staff. The union’s secretary, Inche Mohamed92 words
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173 1967-05-17 16 SINGAPORE, May ,10. —The Indian Government’s gift of 80 Ladakn cavalry horses and a “Pushpak” trainer plane will be shipped to Singapore within the next few months, a spokesman for the Indian High Commission said today. In Singapore, the hordes and the plane will173 words
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Article84 1967-05-17 16 KUALA LUMPUR. M.tv 10. The Chiei of the General Staff. Lt.-Gen. Tan Sri Abdul Hamid bin Bidin. today visited the Batu Garrison near here, where he inspected a guard of honour on his arrival. Yesterday. Lt-Cen. lan Sri Hamid toured the Sungei Besi Garrison, including the84 words
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Article60 1967-05-17 16 SINGAPORE, May 10. —A group of Japanese journalists and cameramen will be arriving in Singapore on May 18 to do features on men's fashions for two Japanese publications, the Weekly Playboy and the quarterly. Playboy Custom. The projects in co-operation with Thai Airlines, will involve several60 words
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Article52 1967-05-17 16 MUAR, May 10. The Central Government has been urged to build a harbour at Pulau Besar, off Malacca, to cater for ocean-going ships. The MP fur Muar Pantai, Mr Seah Teng Ngiah, said today that the harbour was vital as an exporting and importing centre for52 words
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333 1967-05-17 16 OINGAPORE, May 9. Indian's Foreign Minister, Mr. M. C. Chagla, today gave a lead to the Indian community here on their role In the Republic. Speaking at a lunch given in his honour by the Indian Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Chagla,333 words
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Article38 1967-05-17 16 IPOH May 9.—The South-Bust Asia Artistes revue comprising 12 singers and dancers from Hong Kong. Formosa and Singapore began their four-day performance at the Star Cinema here yesterday appearing daily at 7 pm and 9.18 pm.38 words
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275 1967-05-17 16 JAKARTA. May 9. Indonesian troops stood guard round Chineseowned shops here today following a violent anti-Chi-nese riot in Tangerang, 10 miles west of the capital yesterday. Business went on as usual beneath the muzzle of rifles and light machineguns carried by the army275 words
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Article173 1967-05-17 16 I/UALA LUMPUR, May 10.—MajorGeneral Soemartono, commander of the Indonesian National Army in Kalimantan, is expected here on May 15 for a fiveday goodwill visit. He will be accompanied by his wife, two staff officers and their wives, and his aide-de-camp. The party will be in173 words
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83 1967-05-17 16 KUALA LUMPUR. May 9 A colour photography competition, with the theme “National Arts and Crafts”, will be organised in June. Sponsored by the Photographic Society of Malaysia and E,s>o Standard Malaya Ltd. it has cash awards totalling tl 325. Colour transparencies must83 words
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Article57 1967-05-17 16 Kuala lumpur. May 10—The Deputv Prime Minister. Tun Abdul Razak, today congratulated Dr. Zakir Husain on his election as President of India. “We wish to offer our sincere congratulations to him on his high appointment," he said after the weekly Press conference “We know him personally and we57 words
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169 1967-05-17 16 A LOR STAR, May 10. Tengku Abdul Rahman has asked the Padang Besar branch of Umno to make a report on a State Assemblyman in the area to the Malaysian Chinese Association. The branch had alleged that the Assemblyman lor Kaki Bukit, Mr.169 words
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146 1967-05-17 16 VfUAR, May 10.—Most of the 150 retrenched Muar ferry workers have turned trisha riders to earn a living. “We feel like fish out of water." one of them. Inche Hussain bin Mohamed. 44. said today. “For the past 20 years we worked on the river146 words
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195 1967-05-17 17 JESSELTON, May S—For the second line within a month, two major trade unions in Labuan have demanded that the Sabah executive councils take immediate action to prevent West Malaysians from entering the state civil services. At yesterdays meeting of the Labuan branch195 words
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133 1967-05-17 17 Kuala lumpur, May —A June “golf summit" between Malaysian and Singapore leaders is now very likely following Tengku Abdul Rahman’s statement that he would be able to attend only after his return from Japan. According to an official from the Ministry of Foreign133 words
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Article, Illustration169 1967-05-17 17 C I N G AFORE, May !•—Zambia Is looking forward to buying more of Singapore's manufactured consumer goods, the Zambian Minister of Commerce, Industry and Foreign trade, Mr. M. J. Chimba, said today. He added: “Your industrial products have made inroads Into169 words
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361 1967-05-17 17 K. LUMPUR, May 10 DUBBEH producing countries were today urged to form an International Natural Rubber Producers’ Association with its headquarters in South-East Asia The call was made by the Rubber Producers' Council of Malaya In a statement on the 08. Government’s refusal to361 words
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146 1967-05-17 17 Kuala lumpur. May 10 —Sharikat Harper Gilflllan Berhad. which celebrates its centenary this week, is committed to a policy of having Malaysians In senior appointments. This was stated today by Mr. J.H.D. Sibree. a top executive of the company, on arrival here from Singapore to146 words
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164 1967-05-17 17 Kuala lumpur, May 10.—The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Lim Swee Aun, will open the Matsushita factory at Batu Tiga tomorrow. The factory employing 220 people, including 13 Japanese, started regular production of dry batteries, fans, refrigerators and television receivers In January.164 words
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Article144 1967-05-17 17 K u a h A Lumpur. May 10.—The Cabinet today approved the trade agreement reached by the Indonesian and Malaysian delegations last night. The Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak. announcing this at the weekly post-Cabinet meeting Press conference, said the Cabinet also authorised the144 words
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MALAYAN SHARE MARKET REVIEW
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Article389 1967-05-17 18 AFTER an uncertain start a more active week’s trading resulted with prices ranging between 56 and 57 cents for May state H.C.B. it Co. Ltd. in their current review of the local Rubber Market. This position went out during the week, having reached a premium389 words
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Article65 1967-05-17 18 'PhI ef Bank* mi Malay 1 ela madTVMM* "hhacaa la Its rates fo merchants rest e 73 ly ,'il* (Alft to •100): United States i Buying TT S2|. air-' mall OD 32|, SO d 'st Ml crsdlt hills, 83| trade hlla. Selllns TT ar OO ready: United •tales65 words
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Article84 1967-05-17 18 PENANO, May 14—Six Malaysian members of the staff with more than 25 years' service each received awards and certificates at the centenary dinner of Harper OilfiUan's Penang branch at the Chonsticks Restaurant. Hotel Ambassador, last night. Mr. H. J. Jourdaln, chairman of Harper OilfiUan’s parent84 words
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Article21 1967-05-17 18 PENANG, May 14—The Penang branch of the National Union of Teachers will hold Its annual meeting on May 27.21 words
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2389 1967-05-17 18 From Our Market Correspondent 'pHERE was no change In the pattern of t>ehaviour in the Stock Exchange last week and the trend which has been in evidence for some time continued. The market was characterised by a low turnover, due to a disinclination to2,389 words
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Article52 1967-05-17 18 (Managers Fried) First Ua, v/n 2.32 2.42 Second Malayan 1.66 1.76 Third Malayan 1.13 1.22 t« Tba Saving Fund... 1.83 1.46 The Oommerca rnd. 00 1.00 •fall, fnvaat fund. .93 1.03 first Song Kang... .01 l.Qk* ■•eond Hang Kang ,S 7 .71 Sterling Commodity 3/0 4/1 id (•Hone52 words
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Article26 1967-05-17 18 May 12. KIItBKR PRICE: 55J (down it quarter of a cent) TIN: (down J7i tent). Estimated unofficial offering w«* 24# tons (down f tone).26 words
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Article54 1967-05-17 18 (Manager*’ Or lees) First Maitraa 9.31 2.42 Second Makyaa l Jfi l.Lp Third Mfilsyan V K l| *-l ID# Bavin* Fvrtd,., 1. |6 1.46 The Cgmmtrce Ind. 0 I.® Mai. lavest. Fund. 5 l.tt First HUM Kocf .1 I.s* »econd weng Kong 7 .n* terlin? Commodity 3/0 4/154 words
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Article71 1967-05-17 18 J'HINBtB Frsduos Bxshangs, glnga Vt pars ns*n prims par plsut ysslerday 1 6se*mil all: bulk «47 sallsrs drum "or#. fMixsd (f.p.b.) loose Apr./ /CoAtinent $284 B l Muntok whit* $l3O eellere, Barawak white $147 sellers itawrf bleak iion sellers, glFfflwi Wfioh $ll3l sellers $l3O sellers (***** rfLW). •biispers71 words
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Article48 1967-05-17 18 Carrent Date Total for Total for pßyniODt payable Ihe your prevtoab yrnir rGuinncsa 5% June 14 P lj* cA,i r 3 1 %1 May 30 74# r eSSmSr June 8 40% 4! A- OrtenUl 10% ig% 19% •trait* Rubbcs 45% June 31 Is% 0« t Interim48 words
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312 1967-05-17 19 KUALA LUMPUR, May 11. 'J'HE Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Kazak, told heads of departments today that the Government could no longer afford an increase in recurrent expenditure each year without a matching increase in productivity. This was because of its many commitments,312 words
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Article34 1967-05-17 19 KLUANO. May 11 The Bt. I out* Cathol e Church here will hold a candle-light procession within the churcn compound on Saturday to mark the golden jubilee of Our Lady of Fatima34 words
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Article138 1967-05-17 19 CINGAPORE, May 11. —The current antiChinese campaign in Indonesia has shattered the hopes of Singapore tongkang carriers for a revival of their trade activities to the pre-con-frontatlon level. Hundreds of tongksuigs. all geared to take cargoes expected trom the resump tlon of trade with Indonesia. are138 words
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Article70 1967-05-17 19 SINGAPORE. May 11 University ol Singapore student Mr Francis Wan Malaysia and Singapore’s Joint entry In Lions International’s worldwide peace essay contest was placed second in the Orient and South-East Asian division level of the contest The winner was Mr Asahiro Sahara a student at70 words
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268 1967-05-17 19 SINGAPORE, May 11. —A two-stage plan wtilcn win ma*e Singapore Into *‘a garden city beautiful w 11 n flowers and trees, and as tidy and litterless as can be,” was outlined by Mr Lee Kuan Yew today. The Prime Minister, who268 words
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Article70 1967-05-17 19 KUALA LUMPUR May 11 The first Governor ol the Bank of England ever to visit Malaysia. Sir Leslie O’Brien arrived here last night for a two-day visit He Is on hts way back to London after visiting Australia Today, accompanied by the Governor of Bank Negara70 words
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Article51 1967-05-17 19 SEREMBAN. May 11 The YWCA here will hold a flower show at the Town Hall here op May 20 Potted plants seedlings flower vases and orchids dona* ted by members will also be offered for sale at the show tc raise money to buy equipment for the hostel51 words
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113 1967-05-17 19 IfUALA LUMPUR, May 11. Standard Mslay sian Rubber (SMR) sheets and crepes and Haveacrumb SMR are among the “new image" natural rubber exhibits at the four-d y Rubberex 67 to be opened on Monday at Brighton. Southern Eng land They will be among113 words
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Article55 1967-05-17 19 SINGAPORE, May 11—A cable has been received here trom Kin* Faisal of Saudi Arabia rec'procat lng the good wishes extended t< him by the All-Malaya Musl:m Missionary Society The society nad cabled the Klne thank ng n'i»ii for his donation of £2O 000 towards the cost of55 words
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Article38 1967-05-17 19 KANGAR, May 10—The Mentrl Besar Tan Svi Sheikh Ahmad has been re-elected president of the Perils Scout Council, with Inche Ahmad bin Musa as deputy president Inche Ahmad bln Sultan secretary and Hall Abu Bakar treasurer38 words
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Article23 1967-05-17 19 PONTIAN May 11 Inche Abu Bakar bin Abdul Majid. frorr Labis has assumed duties as the Assistant District Officer here23 words
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Article237 1967-05-17 19 Tengku backs UsnoSCA Cabinet KUALA LUMPUR, May 11. TENGKU Abdul Rahman said today that the 1 Usno-SCA five-member Cabinet under Tun Mustapha bin Dato Harun was the best solution to Sabah’s present political problem for the time being. The Prime Minister said on his return from Alor Star this morning237 words
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Article72 1967-05-17 19 SINGAPORE, May 11. Thai Internal onal is to introduce a twice-week-ly service between Singapore and Bali Mr. John E G Hoyer. g e ner a I manager of Scandinavian Airline System and Thai International for Singapore. Malaysia and Brunei, sa*d today the service would72 words
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Article509 1967-05-17 20 LIEW MOOK YOONG - By LIEW MOOK YOONG KUALA LUMPUR, May 13. Af ANI JEGATHESAN, Asia’s fastest runner, scorched over 100 metres In 10.4 secs in a’ time trial at the Merdeka Stadium’s bitumen track the othei day. This beat his Asian Games winning time in Bangkok last509 words
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283 1967-05-17 20 KUALA LUMPUR, May 14. OELANGOR led Perak by 45 runs with seven O- wickets in hand after the first day’s play in the Malaysian Cricket Association league match at the padang today. Perak, who won the toes, were 54 for five at283 words
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630 1967-05-17 20 MALAYSIA CUP SOCCER T»WO platoons of riot A squad ponce stood by at jaian Besar Stadium last nignt as Singapore beat Services 3-2 in their Malaysia Cup maten in wnlch Services twice threatened to walk out. kxmr piayers three ox Services and one of Singapore—were sent630 words
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121 1967-05-17 20 SINGAPORE, May IS—Sharin Osman entered the men’s jiggles hara court tennis semifinals when he eliminated F Huggon 6-1. 6-1 at the TangJln Club here today Sharin wIU meet Albert Tan who beat Wilfred Wee 6-3. 6-4 Other quarter-final results: Daniel Lim beat Paul Choo121 words
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Article34 1967-05-17 20 KANOAR. May 13—The North Zone Malaysia Cup football match between Selangor and Perils here today was abandoned because of the flooded pitch The teams played a friendly with Selangor winning 4-134 words
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Article567 1967-05-17 20 MCA LEAGUE SELANGOR beat Perak by eight wic* kets in the Malaysian Cricket Association League competition on the Kuala Lumpur Padang on May 14. Resuming at their overnight score of 129-3. Selangor added 80 runs in 75 min. before declaring at 209-7. Zalnuddin Meah. the567 words