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The Straits Budget
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Title Section39 1967-08-02 1 The Straits Budget THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES MALAYSIA S NATIONAL NEWSPAPER REGISTERED AT THE G.P.O. U.K. A 3 A NEWSPAPER SERIES 772. KUALA LUMPUR, AUGUST 2, 1967. Price 40 Cents (Malaya) or 1 Shilling KPN 258239 words
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Article161 1967-08-02 2 YEOH CHONG BOK - YEOH CHONG BOK Kuala Lumpur VOUR edltlorial ‘Fishing Row’ expressed sentiments which go against the grain, against man's achievement and progress and which strike at the very root of productivity. A tightening of the law which you advocate Is a negative way of trying to solve161 words
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Article157 1967-08-02 2 W. C. 8; ROAD-SAFETY - W. C. 8 Petaling Jaya ROAD-SAFETY Segamat I WAS surprised by the statement of Mr. 8. S. Ram a sarny. the DTC’s Teachers’ Panel representative. that 40 per cent of DTC teachers with School Certificates would benefit from the Government’s parity offer Where did Mr Ramasamy get his157 words
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Article54 1967-08-02 2 FRESH - FRESH Kuala Lumpur THE orientation week in MARA College will begin when the freshies come in a fortnight As a potential student I only hope that the 'ceremonies’ will serve their main obiectlve—to foster friendship and goodwill between the seniors and the freshies —and not be turned into an54 words
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349 1967-08-02 2 SCHOLARSHIP - SCHOLARSHIP Klang A 8 a secondary teacher in a well established school I firmly assert that thirty-two periods of teaching is out of the question. The present technique of teaching does not provide scope for much written work in class. This was the training349 words
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Article40 1967-08-02 2 M SEQUERAH - M SEQUERAH Singapore I NOTICE that the 1 vacant piece of land in Serangoon Gardens between Cooling Close and Canbrooke Avenue is being cleared I wonder if it could be turned into a children's' playground with a swimming pool40 words
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184 1967-08-02 2 EDUCATIONIST - EDUCATIONIST Jasln AS a parent and an educationist of the third generation. I feel that Inche Khlr's firm attitude regarding longer teaching hours is a welcome step. The Increased teaching hours w.U necessitate reduction in the staff (according to the new auota under discussion in184 words
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Article216 1967-08-02 2 LOONG YAN KENG; KHOO TIONG JIAN - LOONG YAN KENG Ipob KHOO TIONG JIAN Surabaya THE Minister of Education’s plan to increase teaching hours of teachers has given rise to concern among those in the teaching profession. The objectives of the Minister seem lustlfled and deserve support. But one Important aspect appears to have been216 words
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Article126 1967-08-02 2 CITIZEN - CITIZEN Pantai Valley 1 REFER to your editorial “Good Otises*' (B.T. July 25), in which you rightly complain about those who fall to rise when the National Anthem Is played. However, I think you are wrong w hen you connect national pride with cinema entertainment.126 words
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Article103 1967-08-02 2 TAN PENG GEE - TAN PENG GEE Chief Parks Officer Singapore I REFER to the letter (8.T. July 20), In which M. Sequerah suggested the construction of a children's playground and a swimming pool In the vacant piece of land In Serangoon Gardens between Cooling Close and Carlsbrooke Grove. The Parks and103 words
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Article109 1967-08-02 2 C. G. BEARD - C. G. BEARD Singapore V HAVE noticed that letm ters received from abroad are not datestamped with date of arrival In Singapore, as Is usual In other countries. In many circumstances this could be a serious omission; and probably accounts for much delay In delivery. Letters from Madras109 words
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Article70 1967-08-02 2 L. L. L - L. L. L. Singapore AC O R R ESPONDENT recently complained that programmes shown by Television Malaysia are an Insult since they reflect an opinion of a low I.Q rating for viewers. May 1 say that programmes are Intended for the majority Perhaps, the writer may be70 words
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Article75 1967-08-02 2 M.D. J - M.D.J. Gemas AOREE with Inche Khlr Johari when he said that mentallyretarded cases were caused by poor environment and lack of educational experiences. But why blame the teachers only? Let me take an example —the only English school In this small town Built In 1949. the school has75 words
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Article782 1967-08-02 3 —Straits Times, July 24 A long time coming, the bill to control padi rents and give tenants secure tenure has been well worth waiting for. Though only time and practice will reveal its precise worth, at this stuge the measure appears embracing and workable, an admirable tool—Straits Times, July 24 - 782 words
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Article413 1967-08-02 3 —Straits Times. July 24 Relations bctwe*en the Malaysian Central Government and the Sabah State Government arc excellent. The problem before both is to defend this desirable state of affairs against the misrepresentations of the Unite'd Pasokmomugun Kadazan Organisation. Ever since it quit the Sabah Alliance and—Straits Times. July 24 - 413 words
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Article371 1967-08-02 3 —Straits Times. July 25 Every cinema-goer will have noticed that many people do not rise for the national anthem. There is greater laxity in the front stalls than in the circle, and in some cinemas than in others. But bad manners and disrespect are to be encountered in—Straits Times. July 25 - 371 words
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Article388 1967-08-02 3 —Straits Times. July 26 The proposal to increase the number of periods teachers must te-ach is the most far-reaching to have come out of the special commute e set up last February to prune <*ducational expenditure. The new woik seheduhs will permit the Government to stretch existing staff—Straits Times. July 26 - 388 words
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Article637 1967-08-02 3 —Straits Times. July 27 Old ground will be trodden again in the British defence debate today, with little hope* of anything being made clearer. After the certainty of the further reduction of troops and a corresponding rundown of the Singapoie bases by 1971, is the mystery—Straits Times. July 27 - 637 words
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Article385 1967-08-02 4 —Straits Times. July 27 The Federal Industrial Development Authority is coming gradually to life. The arrival in February of Dr. Heinz Rudolph ended a year-long search for an executive director. And now a plan of organisation has been drawn up. FIDA is to have six divisions:—Straits Times. July 27 - 385 words
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Article211 1967-08-02 4 —Straits Times. July 27 Tlie Tourist Promotion Board is likely to find its new assignment to improve Singapore’s beaches a thankless task. Improvement from the present condition if possible, certainly, but there will never be any gleamin'; golden strands to tempt residents and visitois. It is a matter—Straits Times. July 27 - 211 words
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Article365 1967-08-02 4 —Straits Times, July 28 Consideration for the blind in Malaya is moving rapidly from impractical sympathy to practical assistance, with the blind themselves the main engineers of change. In various expeiiments over the past few years they have done so well that there is no longer any—Straits Times, July 28 - 365 words
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Article204 1967-08-02 4 —Dtraits Times, July 28 President de Gaulle committed an astonishing error when he encouraged Canada's French-speaking separationists to continue their campaign for an independent stale, and the Canadian Government’s reaction was ap- propriate. Did the President make another mistake by deciding to cut short his visit? Had he—Dtraits Times, July 28 - 204 words
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Article357 1967-08-02 4 —Straits Times, July 28 Ten years ago Malay could hardly be used, according to a Dewan Bahasa dan Pus taka brochure published this week, “to write even a simple science book for secondary schools.” In some fields it was versatile but it was still not equipped to meet—Straits Times, July 28 - 357 words
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Article216 1967-08-02 4 —Straits Times. July 29 The ferry as a feature of Malayan life is rapidly dwindling away. It will not entirely disappear—Penang will see to that—but yesterday’s ceremony at Batu Pahat means very few remain along the main roads. From Malacca to Johore Bahru, from Kuan tan to Kota—Straits Times. July 29 - 216 words
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Article172 1967-08-02 4 Straits Times, July 31 It will be lessons as usual this week for some teachei s and pupils at ihe La Salle School in Petaling Jay a. Though the second tei m holidays have begun, the stall have volunteered to sacrifice part of their vacation to give extraStraits Times, July 31 - 172 words
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Article, Illustration342 1967-08-02 5 Credit to buy equipment, services from France K. LUMPUR. July 21 THK Minister of Finance. Tun Tan Siew Sin. today signed a $63 million lin.uiri.il agreement with France and disclosed Unit Malaysia would conclude one or two more similar pacts with European countries before the end of342 words
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Article130 1967-08-02 5 SINGAPORE. July 21. —A lecturer in economics at the University of Singapore. Mr. Lee Sheng-yi, and two faculty members of the University of Malaya. Mr. S. J. Gilani and Mr. Emmanuel Patrick, are among those who have received travel grants from the Carnegie Corporation of130 words
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Article36 1967-08-02 5 KUALA LUMPUR. July 21 Radhaletchumee, the 15-year-old daughter ot Mr. K S Shanmugatn who was reported missing since the evening of July 1ft, has returned home from Seremban, where she stayed with a relative.36 words
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97 1967-08-02 5 IPOH July —About KO laud oflicers in Perak, mostly District ind Aai 1st int i >isti lot ofll i r* began a two-day briefing todar on better and up-to-date methods ot land valuation Mr R Das, acting Deputy Chief Valuer and Raja Aris bin Raja97 words
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Article31 1967-08-02 5 SUNOEI PATANI July 21—The Minister ui Bdueation tnchi Kbit Johari will open the new hall t the Sin Kwnng Primary School in Dakar Arang here on Jul«> 2831 words
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114 1967-08-02 5 1/ (JALA LUMPUR, IV July 21. —The Central Government is considering amendments to the Unified Income Tax Rill, in the light of representations from both East and West Malaysia, the Minister of Finance, Tun Tan Siew Sin. said today. lie assured114 words
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Article60 1967-08-02 5 KUALA LUMPUR. July 21 —The Supervisory Council of Bernama. Malaysia's national news agency held its Inaugural meeting at the Wing Onn Building here today. The meeting presided b\ the council's president, Justire Da to Abdul Aziz bin Hajl Mohammed Zain. discussed procedural matters The in ait rural60 words
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254 1967-08-02 5 UUALA LUMPUR. July 23. —Beware of the dangers of political affiliation based on comin u n alism. Trade unions were given this warning today by the MP for Bungsar, Mr. C. V. Devan Nair. "In our multi-racial society. each tend> to join his254 words
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84 1967-08-02 5 KUALA LUMPUR, July 21—The University of Malaya Students’ Union today called h»r the repeal of an amendment to the Internal Security Act requiring students to obtain suitability certificates to gain admission into institutions of higher learning Supporting the call the National Union of84 words
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Article, Illustration385 1967-08-02 6 ROLE OF CIVIL SERVANTS EXPLAINED K. LUMPUR, July 21 JNCREASING efficiency and ensuring that staff of the department give 4, a fair day’s work’’ are some ways to reduce costs, the Permanent Secretary to the Prime Minister s Department, Tan Sri Abdul Jamil385 words
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118 1967-08-02 6 Kuala lumpur. July 24 The MCA will hold a dinner on Aug. 5 to honour its president, Tun Tan Slew Sin for the “Tunship" conferred on him by the Yang di-Per-tuan Agong last month. The MCA chief executive secretary. Mr. Y. S118 words
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Article27 1967-08-02 6 KUALA LUMPUR July 23.—The Chief Minister of Sarawak. Penghu!u Tawi Sli, arrived here today to attend the two-dav Rulers' Conference beginning on July 25.27 words
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Article173 1967-08-02 6 I/ANGAR, July 23. The Minister of Broadcasting and Information, Inche Senu bin Abdul Rahman, today outlined the aims of Suka Bena. the new national youth voluntary service which the Central Government plans to set up. "We hope It will gradually replace the American Peace173 words
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Article76 1967-08-02 6 KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 Two Planters. Mr. R. K. Chaudhury and Mr. J. Eapen. who have j completed their practical training with United Plantation* Ltd, will fly to Denmark on July 27 lor further training. They will be away for one year and will attend social76 words
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351 1967-08-02 6 PENANG, July 21. UENANG'S civil airport at Bayan Lepas is to be further expanded to cater for bigger aircraft, including the Boeing 737, Tan Sri Sardon, the Minister of Transport, announced here today. "The project will cost $2.3 million, and is scheduled to be351 words
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117 1967-08-02 6 L’UALA LUMPUR, July 23.- The MIC wants the Government to relax its citizenship regulations so that more people can apply to be Malaysian '•lti/ens. A resolution to this effect was adopted by the general assembly of the Congress here today The assembly noted there117 words
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Article68 1967-08-02 6 IPOH. July 23—Mr. Gong Ngic Kong has been re-elected secretary of the English School Teachers’ Co-operative Thrift and Loan Society for the 19th consecutive year, with Mr. Lim Kean Hooi as treasurer for the 10th year and Mr. Lim Guun Chne as chairman for the 15th year68 words
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Article33 1967-08-02 6 SUNGEI PATANI, July 25. Inche Abdul Maud bin Osman has been appointed Superintendent ol the Kedah-Perlls flic briRade, He aucceeda Inche Ka n bin Mansour. who died earlier this year.33 words
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Article609 1967-08-02 7 P 0, LLOYD TRIESTINO ANNOUNCE NEW SCHEDULES TO COPE WITH THE CAPE ROUTE SINGAPORE, July 21. 'J'WO shipping lines today announced changes in sailing schedules because of closure of the Suez Canal. They are the P and O and ine Lloyd Triestino. The P. and O.609 words
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Article43 1967-08-02 7 KUAI A LUMPUR. Jtilv 24. The Minister of Education. Inrhe Mohanicd Khir Johan, will open tiie third education seminar of the National Union of Heads of Schools nt th< 81 John’s Secondary Institution in Btikit Nanus lu re on Amt 243 words
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181 1967-08-02 7 lOHORE BAHRU, July 21. Singaporeans who visit Pengerang and other coastal areas on the south-eastern tip of Johore must have valid travel documents after Sept. 1 when Malaysia imposes full immigration control, a spokesman of the Immigration Oillee here said today. He181 words
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Article73 1967-08-02 7 JOHORE BAHRU. July 28 Mi Goh Hock Gunn denutv secre-tary-general of the the Democratic Action Party, will Ri\e a talk on “Socialist housing for Malaysia" at the party's branch premises here at 57-B Jalan Meldrurn. on July 24 at 730 pm The meeting will oc73 words
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Article68 1967-08-02 7 KUALA LUMPUR. July 24 Plying officer MustafTa Bakri bin Mohamed Rails and FI O M Arumuuada.ss. ol RMAF will leave for overseas training next week FLO Arumugadas leaves for India on Wednesday lor a sixmonth flying instruetor's course it Tambaram. Madras. FI O MustafTa leaves68 words
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Article, Illustration402 1967-08-02 7 KUALA LUMPUR. July 23. JNCHE Shariff Ahmad. Political Secretary to the Minister of Education, today urged the Malays not io confuse the National Language issue with that of education. “The National Language Act recently passed by Parliament aims at making Malay the common language402 words
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Article48 1967-08-02 7 PENANG July ‘28 The USIS library here will be closed on Monday and re-open at 2 p in. on Tuesday under its new name —Jefferson Centre. The American Ambassador, Mr Janies D Bell, will offlclaly declare it open at 1130 am that day48 words
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Article51 1967-08-02 7 SINGAPORE. July 23 —All oxstudent of Raffles Girls School. Di Pauline Tan, has been accepted as a member of the Royal College ot Obstetrics and Gynaecology in London. Dr. Tan only daughter of Dr. and Mrs S. H. Tan. recently passed the examination for51 words
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293 1967-08-02 8 The ‘mercenaries’ and mental retardation —by Khir Johari THAT EXTRAMURAL BOYCOTT... K LUMPUR July 24 JEACHERS who boycott extiamural activities but teach in further education classes at night for extra p a y m e n t —w ere branded today as “mercenaries” by the Minister of Educa- tion, Inche293 words
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257 1967-08-02 8 PENANG, July 25. PENANG had two things in common with the United States, the American ambassador. Mr. James D. Bell, said here today. “The first is Lord Cornwallis, who visited both places, and the second King George 111, the257 words
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96 1967-08-02 8 KUALA LUMPUR. July 24—The Director of Medicai Services, Tan Sri (Dr.) Mohd. Din bin Ahmad. t«>day visited the new $9 million radiotherapy centre of the General Hospital, now nearing completion Dr. S. K. Dharmalingam senior consultant in radiotherapy. who accompanied Tan Sri Din. said that96 words
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Article18 1967-08-02 8 SUNGEI PATAT4I. July 25—'The Sungei Patani Town Council will hold its next meeting on July 30.18 words
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Article158 1967-08-02 8 K. LUMPUR. July 24 THE aims of the Fe- deral I n d ustr ial Development Authority and the direction it will have to take to promote industrial growth will be reviewed at its third council meeting tomorrow. The 15-member council’s chairman. Tan Sri Raja158 words
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Article328 1967-08-02 8 NEB ready to meet needs of industry JENANG. July 24. THE National Electricity Board has prepar--1 ed a long-term plan to cope with the increasing tempo ot industi ialisation. A Press, radio and television party was told thLs today during a tour of the328 words
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Article138 1967-08-02 8 Kuala lumpur. July 25 Saw.lk Ruiti I Services will operate on behalf of Malaysia Singapore Airlines in Sarawak from next week for 12 months. The State Minister of Works and Communications. Dato Teo Kul Seng, disclosed this today after attending the MSA board of directors138 words
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Article54 1967-08-02 8 KUALA LUMPUR. July 24 Two corporals from Um Mai sian Armed Forces Ammunition Depot will leave here for the United States on July 26 to attend a three-month ammunition storage course at Hantsville. Alabama. They are Inche Abu 13 ik.ir bin Abdui R ihman and54 words
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Article56 1967-08-02 8 PENANO, July 21—The State Financial Officer Mr R. P Jev.iraj. will leave for Sabah shortly to take up a new appointment as Federal Financial Officer there Mr Jegarat came to Pcnana as State Financial Officer in 1933 Previous to that he was attached to the Ministry56 words
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Article47 1967-08-02 8 JESSELTON, Julv 25.—Eighteen year-old Sy Cheng Ping. Sabah' imlv Seouter for the World Jamboree to be held at Idaho in America, left here today to join his six West Malaysian and one Sarawak counterpart In Singapore before flying to America for 'he jamboree47 words
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Article805 1967-08-02 9 How citizens can build a viable Malaysia—by Tun Razak K. LUMPUR, July 23 TUN Abdul Razak said today Malaysians must have three essential qualities to forge ahead and make Malaysia a prosperous nation. They are: A spirit of dedication; determination and courage; and honesty. They must also accentuate805 words
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218 1967-08-02 9 K. LUMPUR. July 24 ATEAM of experts from Ceylon will visit Malaysia to discuss the world price of rubber, the Minister of Agriculture and Co-operatives. Haji Ghazali Jawi, said today. Haji Ghazali returned here today, after a oneweek visit to Ceylon, where218 words
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Article50 1967-08-02 9 KUALA LUMPUR. Julv 25 Four new lawyers were admitted to the Malaysian Bar this morning by Mr. Justice S.S Gill. They are Mi Tan Seng Kee. 28; Mr Rasiah Arnarasa, 43; Mr. Kesturi L%] Rekmaj 31: and Mt Jeffrey Fernandez. 32 All are former school teachers50 words
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Article19 1967-08-02 9 HANGAR, July 25. The Perils Malay Chamber ot Commerce will hold Its annual meeting here on Thursday19 words
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338 1967-08-02 9 KUALA LUMPUR, July 20. r £HE Federal Industrial Development Authority has set up six divisions to carry out its functions, its chairman, Tan Sri Raja Mohar bin Raja Badiozaman, announced today. The authority plans to have its own staff training programme under338 words
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93 1967-08-02 9 l/UALA LUMPUR. July 21 -About 200 officers and men of the Uni\ers*t.y of Malaya Territorial Army will leave for a two-week annual camp at Seberang Takir, Kunta Trengganu on Aug 2. All officers of the unit ate members of the academic staff,93 words
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Article737 1967-08-02 10 K. LUMPUR. July 23 MALAYSIA can play a worthy role in South-East Asia if she has 10 million dedicated citizens, the Finance Minister and MCA president, Tun Tan Siew Sin. declared today. Speaking at the launching of "Operation Good Citizen,” he described Malaysia as737 words
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365 1967-08-02 10 THAT PARITY OFFER BY GOVT K. LUMPUR. July 21 MORE than 40 per of the estimated 5,000 Day Training Centre-trained teachers with the Overseas School Certificate will benefit from the Government’s latest parity offer. The Teachers’ Panel representative of the365 words
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95 1967-08-02 10 ITUALA TRENGGANU, July 24.—The Telaga Batin airport here is being improved at a cost of SfiO.OOO the Minister of Transport, Tan Sri Sardon, said yesterday. The improvement includes, the filling up of low areas and the construction of a sea-wall to preveut soil95 words
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Article, Illustration987 1967-08-02 11 ‘His sole motivating force was the acquisition, use of power’ SINGAPORE, July 26. —The commission of inquiry, which in 1965 inquired into allegations of corrupt practices by officials of the Singapore Manual and Mercantile Workers Union, has found that the then secretary general, Mr. T.987 words
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Article35 1967-08-02 11 JOHORE BAHRU July 25—The national president of the Malayan Chinese Association, Tun Tan Siew Sin, will open the annual meeting of thr Johore MCA at the Diamond Jubilee Hall here on Aug 4.35 words
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Article, Illustration185 1967-08-02 11 UUALA LUMPUR, July 24. —Russi?. has offered technical assistance to help develop the Standards Institution of Malaysia, the Director of the SIM, Dr. Leong Kwok Onn, disclosed this afternoon. Technical experts were urgently needed to train personnel, he said. “Russia is185 words
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347 1967-08-02 11 KUALA LUMPUR, July 26. T h e chairman of the Industrial Arbitration Tribunal today expressed the hope that its powers would be amended to enable it to order costs. Bir George Oehlers sale this when he turned down an application by the Transport347 words
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Article, Illustration250 1967-08-02 12 ELIZABETH WONG - »r ELIZABETH WONG UALA LPHUi, J uly tBCMme/Tpow 11 Ht Ur itmU pA If tlMj are paid anaiAat U the taality mi their crate. Mr ally, the Gereraaeat sheold iatet that millers make premium payments erer and above the guaranteed price250 words
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Article481 1967-08-02 12 PREMIER LEE'S CALL TO YOUNG CITIZENS: SINGAPORE, July 27 rpHE Prime Minister, A Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, said today Sin* gapore’s young citizens would have to stand up for themselves as “effective digits” in the country's security so that what had been bequeathed them was481 words
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Article47 1967-08-02 12 PETALING. JAYA. July 26. Tengku Abdul Ruhman will open the new Tuan Tan Cheng Lock School of Nursing at the Assunta Hospital on Aug. 21. The school will provide student nurses with better accommodation, facilities for recreation, and more room for lectures and study47 words
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170 1967-08-02 12 KUALA LUMPUR, July 26. 'JHE current exhibition of Indonesian art at the Samat Art Gallery is receiving very good response from the public since its opening on July 24 by the Minister of Information and Broadcasting. Jnche Senu bin Abdul Rahman. Apart from two170 words
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Article83 1967-08-02 12 SINGAPORE, July 25—Importers of Chinese goods have been assured of regular supplies despite the current trade disruption between China and Hong Kong. It is understood. Export agencies in China had recently written to several big Singapore importers informing them that in future their orders would be shipped83 words
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252 1967-08-02 12 SINGAPORE, July 26 NEW Government scheme is in the offing to improve and develop Singapore’s beaches and then rent them out to the pubiic and visitors. Responsibility for providing better and more attractive seaside facilities will now fall on the Tourist252 words
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Article55 1967-08-02 12 KUAI A LUMPUR. July 26 Two police officers will leave here tomorrow for the United States to attend i2-,vtek training course at the FBI National Academy in Washington. They arc Deputy Supt M.C. Owen, adjutant of the Police College at Kuala Kubu Bahru and Deoutv55 words
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Article81 1967-08-02 12 KUALA LUMPUR. July 24 A competition for local amateur magicians will be held at the Town Hall here on Aug. 28 and 28 as part of the 10th Merdekn anniversary celebrations The first prize will be $?5O plus a trophy; the second $l5O plus a trophy:81 words
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389 1967-08-02 13 UA L A LUMPUR, July 24.—Three of the largest unions representing teachers today expressed concern over an announcement by the Minister of Education, Inche Mohamed Khlr Johari, yesterday that he planned to increase teaching hours to reduce expenditure and raise productivity. The unions389 words
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397 1967-08-02 13 July 2G. Civilian employees ot the British armed forces who have applied for citizenship were today advised to leave Singapore if their families are now living in their country of origin. This advice came from the Labour Minister. Mr Jek Yeun Thong,397 words
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Article50 1967-08-02 13 SINGAPORE. July 26. A confidence trickster has been going round masquerading as a bill collector for vendors distributing the Straits Times. Several people have been cheated The public are warned to cheek the identity of their newspaper bill collectors bv asking for their cards issued bv the newspaper50 words
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401 1967-08-02 13 Dilemma of the Indians who can’ t go back SINGAPORE. 23. Singapore citiwho have their wives sens of Indian origin and families in Inuia are in a dilemma. Reason. Thev cannot return to India to permanently reside there, and at the same time their wives and families who have been401 words
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241 1967-08-02 13 Kuala lumpur. July 26.—Two Bills the Commonwealth Fugitive Criminals Bill. 1967, and the Customs Bill. 1967 —will be presented to the Dewan Raayat at Its August sitting. The acting Prime Minister. Tun Abdul Razak, said the two drafts were approved at today’s Cabinet meeting. "At241 words
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238 1967-08-02 13 |(UALA LUMPUR, 1Y July 21.—Tne Registrar oi Trade Unions, Mr. K. G. George, touay warned tnat he would not hesitate to cancel the registration ot any union which was being used for unlawful purposes. Accoruing to him,"unlawful purposes” Include taking part238 words
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175 1967-08-02 13 pENANG. July 23.—The Minister of Transport, Tan Sri Sardon bin llaji iuhir, disclosed last night that he had reached agreement with lighter owners, sampanmen and cargo handlers regarding certain measures to he implemented by the Penang port Commission The Minister announced this after he175 words
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Article24 1967-08-02 13 MUAR. July 24 —The Nations! Union of Day Training Centretrained Teachers, Johore branch, will hold its fifth annual meeting here on Friday.24 words
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Article, Illustration433 1967-08-02 14 JOSEPH YEO - MORE CREATIVE AND CONSTRUCTIVE ROLE’ By JOSEPH YEO SINGAPORE. Jul> 26. THE National Trades Union Congress is to embark on a series of new projects aimed at widening the social, economic, political ard cultural consciousness in the labour movement. This was announced today433 words
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186 1967-08-02 14 PULL-OUT PROBLEMS: WE LL DO OUR BEST, SAYS RAZAK UUALA LUMPUR, “July 2t3. Tun Abdul Razak said today he would be happy to meet representatives of the War Department Civilian Staff Association to discuss ret r e n chment problems when Britain begins withdrawing her troops from this region. The186 words
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Article50 1967-08-02 14 SEREMBAN July 25 Forty Just ces of the in Negri Bcmbilan last night formed a Council of JPs with Dato Abdul Jalil bin Hajl Aminuddin as its first president After the meeting a dinner was held to honour the Y ing dl-Per-tuan Besar's 45th birthday50 words
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Article184 1967-08-02 14 PENANG, July 24 lESUIT priests of the Socio-Economic Life in Asia Movement will conduct a seminar on socio-economic development, sponsored by the Catholic Teachers’ Guild, at St. Xavier’s Institution here from Aug. 7 to 11. There will be two sessions, from 9 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.184 words
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353 1967-08-02 14 MOVE TO MAINTAIN NATIONS OUTPUT IPOII. Jul> 26. r |MIE All-Malaya Chinese Mining Association is to form a company with a $2O million authorised capital to carry out off-shore mining on the west coast. This follows a decision taker, at the annual meeting of the353 words
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132 1967-08-02 14 —Reuter. ITCHING. July 26— »V Three thinrse members of an armed Communist guerilla hand in Sarawak have surrendered a Government statement said today. The men, who had joined the illegal Pasokan Guerilla Kaay.it Sarawak in 1963, were reported to have “lost faith in—Reuter. - 132 words
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87 1967-08-02 14 SINGAPORE. July 21 .'Mi D > Gunn took over today from M Hugh Howse as the BBC's Sou East Asia representative, based Singapore. Mr. Howse Is returning to I'M don. where he will be head ol BBC Far Eastern Service Mr. Gunn is87 words
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Article, Illustration223 1967-08-02 15 Tun Razak briefs conference on defence matters riiHF Yang di-Pertuan 1 Agong (fifth from left) with Ihe acting Prime MinUter, Tun Abdul Razak. on his ridit at the Anal day of tlie C onference of Rulers at Istana Negara. Kuala Lumpur, on July !2. Others in the picture223 words
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184 1967-08-02 15 PENANG. July 23. THE High Commissioner for India, Mr. M. A. 4 Rahman, last night urged the Indian community to make greater endeavours to cement tiie relationlisip between India and Malaysia. “The friendship between our two countries is184 words
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Article33 1967-08-02 15 siNCJAI*oRE Julv 27 -Air Commandant Dam* Ptllcity Hill Director of tlie Women's Royal Air Force, is in Singapore to meet member* of the WRAF stationed at Chang: and Seletar33 words
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Article89 1967-08-02 15 Kl AI.A IX.MPI R. J uly 2b.—The two-day Conference ol Rulers at the Istana Negara began todav with the Sultan of Kelantan as chairman. The Sultan of Selangor was represented by the Tengku Laksamana. the Sultan of Pahang by the Tengku Mahketa. and the Raja of Perlis by89 words
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Article45 1967-08-02 15 KANG.nR July 28 incne Wan Dm bm Che Mat. headmaster of the Kangar Ma.av Secondary School, has been re-elected chairman of the Perils Malay Teachers’ Co-operativp Thrift and Loan Society, with Incne Ahmad b'n Abdul Rahman as secretary and Inclie Danis ArnfT treasurer45 words
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Article51 1967-08-02 15 TAIPINO July 28 Tile Perak State Scout Commissioner. Mr Ong Kean Hin. veil! leave on a world tour, on Aug. 1. during which he will attend two conferences. the Commonwealth Seouters conference in Ottawa, and the other in Seattle as a delegate of the Malayann Boy Scouts51 words
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212 1967-08-02 15 K. LUMPUR, July 19 r rHE Law Association for Asia and the Western Pacific (Lawasia) founded last year in Australia will hold its lirst general conference here in July next year. Miss P G. Lim. who returned yesterday after attending the 14th Australian Legal212 words
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292 1967-08-02 15 SINGAPORE, July 23 THE Singapoie Medical Association today expressed its disapproval of any change in the current practice of dispensing medicine in the Republic. The association's president. Dr. Arthur IJm Slew Ming, said; “It is the considered opinion of the SMA292 words
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Article69 1967-08-02 15 PENANG, tuly 2i Miss Wee Poll Neo re-elected president of the S’. George's Girts' School Society i tb annual meeting held recently. The vice-president is Mrs. Keong 3eng Hong, witn M:.ss Lee Sin Khuen a secretary and Mrs. Cheuh En: H n. Tteasurer. The society will69 words
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Article43 1967-08-02 15 MUAR. July 20 -Inch* Samioi, bin Abdullah has been elected chairman of the Johote Branch of the Union of Government Health and Medical Drivers, with Inche i Salim bin Huron as secretary and I Inche Ismail bln Abdul Majid I treasurer.43 words
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Article, Illustration336 1967-08-02 16 Don’t ape those foreign students, says Khir FENANG, July 27 MALAYSIAN students should not '‘ho “copycats’' and stage demonstrations like students in other commies, Inche Mohamed Kh r Johaii the Minister of Education, said today. it Goes not mean that if you want to be considered modern students336 words
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337 1967-08-02 16 KUALA LUMPUR, July 27. lIALAYSIA’S first steci mil:, the $72 million L Maiayawata Steel Ltd.,, is to sign loan and capital participation agreements tomorrow with the International Finance Corporation and the Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Lti. involving a total of $15.2337 words
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Article48 1967-08-02 16 PENANO. July 27—The Minister of Health. Inche Bahaman bin Samsudin. will visit the Penang General Hospital at 10 a m tomorrow In the afternoon, he will take the salute at the annual parade of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, Penang Area at the Esp.anade.48 words
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351 1967-08-02 16 IPOH, July 27. gCOUTING activities in parts of Peiak are at a standstill because of the boycott of extramural activities by teachers who are Scout masters. The majority of them, representing about 70 per eent of the Scouters in the State, are members of351 words
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203 1967-08-02 16 IkSSfcl.TON. July !7— The Sabah Chief .Minister s political secretary, Inche Sulleh Suiting, today explained why opposition members were not invited to functions held here last weekend for the visit of the acting Prime Minister. Tun Abdul Kazak Inthe suiting Mid the203 words
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Article342 1967-08-02 17 To encourage investments SINGAPORE. July 27. The mandatory “freeze" on assets held In Singapore by people resident in Hong Kong wlU be lifted from tomorrow. In another move to encourage investment, the Singapore Government has further relaxed the exchange control regulations which will permit Hong342 words
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Article, Illustration336 1967-08-02 17 SINGAPORE, July 27 rpHE Internationa] Air Transport Associations Director-General, Mr. Knut Hammarskjold. said today that Singapore as an important gateway between East and West, must prepare its airport to cope with the high capacity "jumbo jets'’ which will be operating by 1970. "In336 words
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377 1967-08-02 17 EMPLOYMENT FOR 1,000 PEOPLE SINGAPORE, July 27.—An in-ternationally-known American toy manufacturer is to set up a toy-making factory in Jurong which will produce toys for export to countries all over the world. Known as the “Toy King” in the United States.377 words
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195 1967-08-02 17 SINGAPORE, July 27. The closure of the Suez Canal has so far diverted 76 ships of the P. O. Line, including several passenger liners bound for Singapore. A spokesman for P O in Singapore today described the difficulties which the line faced195 words
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74 1967-08-02 17 CINGAPORE, July 27. Sing a p o r e’s school population is to be made touri.sm-conscious. The theme of tourism and its increasing importance to the Republic’s economy are to be put across in the classroom during Tourist Week from Aug. 5 in conjunction74 words
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Article25 1967-08-02 17 IPOH. July 27 The Perak Family Planning Association will hold its annual meeting at the Young Women's Christian Association here on July 2925 words
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Article27 1967-08-02 17 SUNGEI PATANI. July 27Hie Kulim District OtHccr Syed Alwi bin Syed Kassim Shahubudin. will lravp for America next month on a United States Grant.27 words
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Article33 1967-08-02 17 PENANG. July 27 The Chief Minister. Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee. will open the kiln of Malayawata charcoal laetorv at Kulim Road Bukit Mertalam. at 10 a m on July 2933 words
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MALAYAN SHARE MARKET REVIEW
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2404 1967-08-02 18 From Our Market Correspondent IT was a fairly active week on the Stock K\ 1 change, blit there was no really defined general market trend, interest l>eing confined to certain issues as special situations arose. There was again a very large proportion of speculative2,404 words
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Article81 1967-08-02 18 Current Date Total for Total for payment payable the year previous year Motor Invest. 5|% Aug. 31 8% 8% Straits Times 5%t Aug. 28 25% Aver llitam 15% Sept. 14 25% 371% K. Kella* Tin 25*, t Aug. 14 65% 150% Petaling 15% t Sept. 22 35% Tronoh81 words
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Article62 1967-08-02 18 July 24 July 25 July 26 July 27 July 28 July 29 •Industrials: 117.10 117.17 117 63 117.71 118.24 118.77 •Properties: 110 53 110.53 ***** 109 83 111.01 110.84 tMinings. 92 28 91.85 92 02 91.87 91 81 91.83 H rubbers: 109 13 109.13 109 13 10862 words
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Article26 1967-08-02 18 KUALA LUMPUR. July 30.—Tb« Malayan Leprosy Reliei Association (MAI.RA> and the Leprosarium at Sungei Buloh will hold their annual "Open Day” on Sept. 3.26 words
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Article38 1967-08-02 18 \N the free sichang# market m Horn; Kurn; yeaterdAV th* U S Dollar v.a a quoted at 9.811 tor T.T. and 5.80) for cash. Starling nuotel at 18.18 find on* tael at raid at 3711.38 words
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Article340 1967-08-02 18 THE week's trading on the Rubber Market was subject to some fluctuation, but turnover was again on the small side, and lack of any worthwhile demand resulted In lower levels, state II.C.B Co. Ltd. in their current review. Upcountry godnwn selling and a peneral absence340 words
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Article21 1967-08-02 18 July 28. RI'BRKR PRICE: 551 cents (unchanged). TIN: $6lO (down seventy-five cents). Estimated offering 230 tons (down 10 tons).21 words
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Article53 1967-08-02 18 1 M jnagsrs Prices) First Malayan 2.37 2.47 *6 Be conn Malayan 1.70 1.10 Third Malayan 1.18 1-26 Tbs Bavin# Fund... 1.3 t i-4b ih- Commerce Ind. .99 1.00 Mu: Invest, kund 1.06 1.15 Flrat Hong Kong... .81 -16* Becond Hong Kong .56 .7*9 Sterling Commodity 3/10 4/853 words
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Article63 1967-08-02 18 TEL UK ANSON, July 25.—Incite Mohumed Ra/alh but Ahmad Tasir. president ol Teluk Anson Umno, has been elected chairman of the Teluk Anson divisional Alliance committee Other officials are vice-chair-man. Che Som binte Abdullah Mr. Saw Bong Kuan and Mr R G. Sarny; secretary, Inche She.klt Mohamcd63 words
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123 1967-08-02 19 Kuala lumpur, July 27.—The Minister of Transport, Tan Sri Sardon, today appealed to the people of Sarawak to make use of the rural air service which would start operating from July 31. Bpeaklng at Bubang AirKrt on hi* return from raw&k, Tan Brl123 words
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Article, Illustration290 1967-08-02 19 WONG PUAN WAH - CAME FROM PENANG FOR FUNERAL By WONG PUAN WAH KUALA LUMPUR, 11 July 26. Inche Abdul Rahim bln Abdul Karim, 3, of Penang, who came here nine days ago for the funeral of his brother, the late Inspector Abdul Rahman,290 words
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101 1967-08-02 19 KUALA LUMPUR, July 37. The Japanese Embassy today confirmed that Mr. Taisaku Kollma will succeed the retiring Ambassador, Tan Sri Fumihiko Kai, who is expected to leave here next month to become his country's representative in Aus tralia. An Embassy spokesman said that101 words
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Article69 1967-08-02 19 IPOH, July 27.—The Perak branch ot the Malaysian Indian Congress will hold an executive council meeting in the Umno building in Brewster Road here on July 30. Representatives from 96 branches In the Bta'e will attend the meeting, which will be presided over by Mr.69 words
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110 1967-08-02 19 I£UALA LUMPUR. July 26. —The Japanese Am* bassador to Malaysia, Tan 8rl Fumihiko Kai, made a farewell call on the Yang dl-Pertuan Agong at the Istana Negara here today. A picture Issued by the Ministry of Information showed the retiring ambassador with the King,110 words
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135 1967-08-02 19 KANOAR, July 24—8ena- tor Abdul Rahman Ahmad, former chairman of the Perils Utara Umno Youth, has urged all members to remain united behind the party. The Senator, who was defeated In the youth section elections at the annual delegates meeting on July 21.135 words
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69 1967-08-02 19 KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 —The Director of Tourism, Inche Osman Slru, left for Bangkok today, to exchange ideas and experiences, with other directors of South-East Asia Tourism. Heads of South-East Asia Tourism organisations have been invited to meet in Bangkok aa guests of69 words
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109 1967-08-02 19 CINGAPORE, July 27. Preparations are under way for Indonesian Independence Day celebrations In Singapore on Aug. 17. The Indonesian liaison officer, Lt.-Col. Abdul Bachman Ramly, Is preparing an elaborate programme for the occasion. The celebrations will be the occasion for the liaison office to move into109 words
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173 1967-08-02 19 SINGAPORE, July 25. —The Ministry of Education is to arrange special courses of training abroad for talented teachers who wish to specialise in music and the dance. i This was disclosed last night by the Education Minister, Mr. Ong Pang Boon, when he opened173 words
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167 1967-08-02 19 DENANG, July 28. The 1 State Government is thinking of setting up a faculty of law In the proposed University College of Penang, the Chief Minister, Tan Brl Wong Pow Nee. said today. "At present we have In mind establishment of the faculties of167 words
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171 1967-08-02 19 Kuala lumpur, M;<July 27. —The banquet hall in Parliament House is available for use by responsible members of the public. Although only Government iunctlons have been held there so far. there Is nothing to prevent members of the public using It provided171 words
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Article168 1967-08-02 19 IfUALA LUMPUR, July 26. The Democratic Action Party today asked for a ruling on Government policy regarding the holding of functions by political parties at the banquet ball of Parliament House A DAP executive committee member. Mr Lim Kit Slang said that the MCA168 words
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Article, Illustration783 1967-08-02 20 NORMAN SIEBEL - SINGAPORE BEATEN BY 7 WICKETS By NORMAN SIEBEL CELANGOR cast off their earlier frailties and batted handsomely to beat Singapore by seven wickets in the final of the inter-state cricket championship on the Kuala Lumpur Pgdang yesterday.783 words
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Article21 1967-08-02 20 The Penang Badminton Association will hold an open championship on Aug 16-21 as part of the Merdeka anniversary celebrations.21 words
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Article222 1967-08-02 20 KUALA LUMPUR schoolteacher Mailva Rajamanl chalked up two more marks at the Perak AAA championships which ended yesterday on the Ipoh Padang. i Competing as a guest star —she was bom in Perak but now runs for Selangor Rajainanl won the 100 metres In 12.6. beating222 words
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Article138 1967-08-02 20 Malays entered the final of the Rulers Shield cricket competition when they beat Sri Lara by 114 runs at Rifle Range Road. Kuala Lumpur, yesterday Sri Lara, who were 20-4 at close on Saturday in reply in Selangor Malays’ first Innings score of 166. were all138 words
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Article25 1967-08-02 20 The Singapore Polo Club will stage a gymkhana event at the Thomson Road ground on Aug. 5-6 as part of the National Day celebrations.25 words
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Article303 1967-08-02 20 HOCKEY SINGAPORE, Selangor, Malacca ana Negri Sembllan will contest the final round in the 1 Razak Cup hockey competition at Kuala Lumpur on Aug. 18-20. In the group competitions which ended yesterday, Malacca and Negri finished on top in Oroup A at Malacca303 words
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Article56 1967-08-02 20 Trenganu will be represented by three athletes at the Malaysian AAU national championships at Alor Star on Aug. 16-16. They are International Tan Ghee Un (110 m hurdles, high Jump, triple Jump), Ong Chau Jin (1,500 m and 3.000 m steeplechase) and Goh Keng Liang (Javelin), Marcel Emmanuel56 words