The Straits Budget, 6 September 1967
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Title Section38 1967-09-06 1 The Straits Budget THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE* STRAITS* TIMES'' MALAYSIA 8 NATIONAL NEWSPAPER REGISTERED AT THE G.P.O. U K. AS A NEWSPAPER SERIES 777. KUALA LUMPUR, SEPTEMBER, 6, 1967. Frlte 40 Cent* {Malaya} pr KbUHng KDN 2582.38 words
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Article, Illustration342 1967-09-06 2 S1NGAPORE-MALAYSIA RELATIONS—-BY JAMAL SINGAPORE, Aug. 31. 'J’HE Malaysian High Commissioner here, Tan Sri Jamal bin Abdul Latiff, said tonight he was confident that relations between Malaysia and Singapore would improve. He saw no reason why the two countries, given sufficient mutual goodwill, respect and342 words
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Article142 1967-09-06 2 QINQAPORE. Aug. 31.— About 60 family planning experts from 30 countries will meet here on 8ept 5 for a 10-day conference. Sponsored by the Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East (Ecafe) In co-operation with the Singapore Government, the “working group meeting” will be opened142 words
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Article50 1967-09-06 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 81-The Chief of the Armed Porces Staff. Gen Tengku Osman, will leave for London tomorrow to attend a cofflnHmawnratfwie* ejurtiw Military leaders and civilian heads of defence departments of Commonwealth countries are expected to attend the five-day exercise beginning on Sept 450 words
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Article158 1967-09-06 2 PREM KUMAR - By I PREM KUMAR U ALA LUMPUR. Aug. 30. —Indonesia and Malaysia resume full diplomatic relations from midnight tonight, the Foreign Ministry announced here. Notes to this effect were exchanged this morning between Tengku Abdui Rahman and General Suharto’s special envoy, BrtgGen. Sunarso, at the158 words
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Article90 1967-09-06 2 —Reuter. BANGKOK, Aug. 31 Six ships of the British Navy and four ships of the Malaysian Navy arrived at Bangkok port today for a six-day courtesy visit. The ships were the Royal Navy minelayer and support ship Manxman, minesweepers Dar11 n g t o n, Bossing—Reuter. - 90 words
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Article25 1967-09-06 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 31-The kediffusion Workers* Union of Malaya will hold Its annual meeting at RedifTusion House. Jalan Pahang here on Sept. 8.25 words
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461 1967-09-06 2 ELIZABETH WONG - By ELIZABETH WONG IfUALA LUM1 PUR, Aug. 31— The capital plunged into a fresh flurry early this morning with hardly any time to sleep off the glitter and excitement of last night’s events. It was 6 a.m. —two hours to go461 words
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Article669 1967-09-06 3 —Straits Times. August 28 Fifty cents a pound is not a ruinous price for rubber, but it begins to pinch and the market experts have no great hope of an early recovery. Opinion in Singapore at the week-end held that sooner or later there must be a—Straits Times. August 28 - 669 words
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Article327 1967-09-06 3 —Straits Times, August 28 The Singapore Polytechnic is mid-way through an ambitious six-year plan of expansion and re-organisation. Come 1970 —possibly before the Poly will bifurcate into a technical university awarding professional degrees and a technical college awarding technician diplomas. Impressive progress has already been made towards providing—Straits Times, August 28 - 327 words
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Article201 1967-09-06 3 —Straits Times, August 28 The Penang Government has bought land at Prai for a new industrial estate. The money—over $ll million—has been advanced by the Federal Government, in a gesture for which the Chief Minister, Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee, very properly has offered warm thanks. Further—Straits Times, August 28 - 201 words
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Article645 1967-09-06 3 —Straits Times, August 29 Two organisations in SouthEast Asia for regional cooperation in the economic and cultural field clearly are one too many. The fourth meeting of the Foreign Ministers of ASA consequently is likely to be the last. Almost certainly ASA eventually will be merged in—Straits Times, August 29 - 645 words
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Article198 1967-09-06 3 —Straits Times, August 29 The Malaysian Forester, a most professional publication, plugs on doughtily but apparently vainly with its campaign to make the country more conscious of jungle spoliation. In its latest issue it warns again that the forests will be wiped out soon unless there is rational—Straits Times, August 29 - 198 words
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Article161 1967-09-06 3 —Straits Times. August 30 MAHA, sad to say, is in the doldrums. Despite the opportunities offered by a permanent showground and some considerable commercial spending this year’s exhibition displayed no large advances on those of previous years. Indeed, in some aspects there seemed to have been a—Straits Times. August 30 - 161 words
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Article726 1967-09-06 4 —Straits Times, August 31 Independence has been a fulfilling experience for the people of Malaya. The ten years past have been crowded with achievement. The greatest single achievement has been the holding together of the communities. There had been co-existence under the British. But it was—Straits Times, August 31 - 726 words
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Article660 1967-09-06 4 —Straits Times, Sept. 1 Full diplomatic relations between Malaysia and Indonesia set a pleasing seal upon the festivities of the last few days. Three years of confrontation and twelve months of negotiations have been set aside and the path of closer friendship beckons. Indeed, it is already—Straits Times, Sept. 1 - 660 words
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Article130 1967-09-06 4 —Straits Times. Sept. 1 A w'arm welcome will await the Japanese Prime Minister, Mr. Eisaku Sato, when he visits Malaysia and Singapore later this month, Mr. Sato will spend three days in Kuala Lumpur (from Sept. 22) and go on to Singapore for two days. In both places—Straits Times. Sept. 1 - 130 words
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Article343 1967-09-06 4 Straits Times. Sept. 2 A little affair was laid to rest yesterday when Malaysia and the Philippines signed their much debated antismuggling agreement. The difficulties began to wither the moment Mr. Ramos, the Philippines Foreign Secretary, arrived in Kuala Lumpur and yesterday there were none left Manila: Straits Times. Sept. 2 - 343 words
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Article250 1967-09-06 4 Straits Times, Sept. 2 Blakang Mati is about to lose its calm. The British withdrawal yesterday opened the way for a rush of interests which pi onuses to change the island unrecognisably over th next few years. The Ministry of Defence has staked a claim, has moved a– Straits Times, Sept. 2 - 250 words
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311 1967-09-06 5 A QUESTION OVER RAHMAN YA’AKUB’S STATEMENT KUALA LUMPUR, August 25 'J'ENGKU Abdul Rahman told the Dewan Rayat today he had not received any report about a political party said to have been “actively engaged” in separating Sarawak from Malaysia. The Prime Minister was replying311 words
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Article40 1967-09-06 5 BUNGEI PATANI, Aug. 25 Inche Razalll bln Hashim. of Ku11m, has been awarded a Colombo plan scholarship to study medicine at the Sarojini Naldu medical college, Agra. He Is a son of Senator Bibi Aishah binte Hamid Don.40 words
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191 1967-09-06 5 SINGAPORE, Aug. 25. Aug. 25.—The Minister of Labour will now have to seek the consent of the Yang diPertuan Agong to refer a trade dispute in government service to the Industrial Court. Under an amendment to the Industrial Relations191 words
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Article58 1967-09-06 5 SINGAPORE. Aug. 25—The political secretary to the Ministry of Culture. Inche Mohamed Ghazali bin Ismail, has urged Malay school children to lenro Mandarin ns a second or thhd language, so that they could serve society better. He was speaking at a gathering of Malay secondary school58 words
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194 1967-09-06 5 CINGAPORE, Aug. 25. Singapore need no longer be at the mercy of international sugar price fluctuations now that it has established its own sugar industry. This point was stressed today by the managing director of the Sugar Industry of Singapore Ltd.,194 words
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Article63 1967-09-06 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 25 Thirty-nine members of the Malaysian Armed Forces Co-operative Housing Society will receive the keys to their newly-completed homes at Gombak from the Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Tan Sri Abdul Kadlr, on Sunday The Gombak project, costing more than $363 words
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305 1967-09-06 5 The take-off for co-operation —by Antara chief KUALA LUMPUR. Aug. 25. /X)-OPERATION between the Press of the different nations in Asia will ultimately lead to a much deeper co-operation in the other economic and social fields, the head of the Indonesian Antara news agency, Col. Nur Nasution, said today. The305 words
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Article51 1967-09-06 5 MALACCA. Aug. 25—The Governor of Malacca, Tun Haji Abdul Malek bin Yusuf, whose term of office expires on Aug 31. has been asked by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to serve another four-year term. Tun Malek will be sworn 1n at the State legislative Assembly chambers next51 words
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131 1967-09-06 5 {SINGAPORE, Aug. 24 Hume Industries (Far East) Ltd., which recently beat international competition to win the biggest single export by a local firm of $11.3 million from Zambia, has scored again with orders worth $l6 million from Pakistan and Thailand. The131 words
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Article103 1967-09-06 5 SINGAPORE. Aug. 25 The Island is now exporting a substantial quantity of eggs to Hong Kong and South Vietnam, which used to get them from China The exixirt of eggs to Vietnam was first disclosed by the Prime Minister. Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. in a103 words
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Article44 1967-09-06 5 SINGAPORE. Aug. 27—A British Aimy employee, Mr. Jinimv Soh, has found a freak $lOO new Singapore currency note. The serial numbers of the note show right through to the back of the note, as does the imprint of the signature44 words
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706 1967-09-06 6 K. LUMPUR, Aug. 25 'J'HE D e w a n Raayat today passed a Bill for the continuance of tin profits tax and the development tax. Earlier, Opposition members from Sarawak and Sabah had called for the development tax to be repealed in706 words
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120 1967-09-06 6 Big jump in exports to Sabah Sarawak Kuala lumpur, Aug. 25.—Exports by West erg to Sabah and Sarawak have increased bv 1,600 per cent and 1.200 per cent respectively. The Minister of Local Government and Housing, Mr. Khaw Kai Boh. who disclosed this in the Dewan Ra’ayat today, said this120 words
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375 1967-09-06 6 Kuala lumpur, Aug. 25. —A Malaysian Institute of Accountants Is to be set up under the Accountants Bill, 1967, passed by the Dewan Ra’ayat today. The MIA will determine the qualifications of people for admission to membership and for registration under the Accountants Act, 1967.375 words
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214 1967-09-06 6 K. LUMPUR, Aug. 25 A SARAWAK National Party MP, Mr. Sim Boon Liang, pleaded in the Dewan Ra’ayat last night for the application of the Income Tax Bill to East Malaysia to be postponed for another four or five years. In view214 words
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160 1967-09-06 6 SINGAPORE Aug. 27.— The Minister for Ubbour, Mr. Jek Yeun Thong, said yestserday that Singapore's aspiration ana ideal was to build a country like Switxerland in SouthEast Asia. The Republic should not only have a Swiss type of political stability and economic160 words
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Article48 1967-09-06 6 MUAR. Aug. 25 —Inchc Abdullah bln Marzuki. a State organiser of schools, left for the United States yesterday for a six months’ course at the University of Utah on a Fulbright scholarship. He will then fly to London for two weeks’ training in audo-visual aid.48 words
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Article23 1967-09-06 6 SINGAPORE, Aug. 25—Famous French chanteuse Jocelyne Jocya will sing at the Hotel Singapura next month in conlunction with the French Fortnight.23 words
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309 1967-09-06 7 4 Family planning better than legal abortion PENANG, Aug. 27. gNLIGIITENED family planning and sex education for school children may offer a more effective solution to the problem of unwanted children than legalised abortion, the Malaysian Catholic News suggests in its latest issue309 words
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Article54 1967-09-06 7 PENANG. Aug. 27—The Minister of Education, Inche Mohamed Khir Johari, will open the new library block of the Methodist Bovs’ School at 10 a m. on Sept. 29. The block comprises an alr-con-tioned library with a separate section for Form VI girls, an airconditioncd theatrette54 words
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109 1967-09-06 7 SINGAPORE, Aug. 27. The first batch of part-time National Servicemen registered early this year will be enlisted from Aug. 30, the Government announced today. They will serve in the Special Constabulary and the Vigilante Corps. They will do four-hourly training sessions twice a109 words
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263 1967-09-06 7 \r U A L A LUMPUR, Aug. 27.—Tengku Abdul Rahman said today the start of the week-long celebrations commemorating the nation’s decade of independence that his heart was filled with pride as he looked back on the “ten truly memorable years.”263 words
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131 1967-09-06 7 Bckit mkrtajam, Aug. 25 The new $l2 million railway project linking Prai to Butterworth is expected to be ready by the end of the year. “It will definitely not be completed before Malaysia Day,” an informed source said today. Commenting on131 words
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152 1967-09-06 7 SINGAPORE, Aug. 27. AN Ecafe mission today praised Singapore for its “remarkable achievement” in producing 100,000 tons of iron and steel a year. ‘‘This figure achieved by the National Iron and Steel Mill in Jurong is remarkable taking into account the fact that It152 words
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257 1967-09-06 7 Kuala lumpur. Aug. 27.—The Malaysian Trades Union Congress today accused the Minister of Labour, Mr. V. Maniekavasagam, of ha v ing “broken faith” with the workers by introducing an amendment to the Industrial Relations Act. Its general secretary. Mr. S.J H. Zaidi,257 words
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139 1967-09-06 7 Kuching, Aug. 27— sir Dingle Foot. Britain’j former SolicitorGeneral who resigned from the Government early this week, will arrive in Kuala Lumpur on Malaysia Day to lead the case for Dato Stephen Kalong Ningkan against the Federal Government, it was reliably learnt here139 words
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87 1967-09-06 7 PETALING JAYA. Aug. 27-The co-operative movement in Malaysia could play an important role in uniting the different races, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Mr. Thomas Kana, said here. Speaking at the opening of the annual meeting of the U.saha.iaya87 words
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Article50 1967-09-06 7 KUALA LUMPUR Aug 27—The Malayan Leprosy Relief Association will celebrate its Open Day at the Sungci Buloh Leprosarium on Bept. 3. The object of the Open Day is to invite the public to visit the leprosarium to dispel their fears of people suffering from the disease50 words
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Article31 1967-09-06 7 BUKIT MERTAJAM Aug. 27 The Ministry of National and Rural Development has made a grant of $5,000 for the construction of a new prayer house at Permatang Rawa here31 words
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Article21 1967-09-06 7 KUALA LUMPUR. Aug.—A twodav symposium on rural development will be held at the University of Malaya from Sept. 921 words
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281 1967-09-06 8 ASSURANCE ON FREE PORT STATUS PENANG, Aug. 27. 'J'HE Minister of Finance, Tun Tan Siew Sin, tonight assured the State Government and the people of Penang he would not act against their wishes as far as the free port of Penang281 words
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Article45 1967-09-06 8 TEI.UK ANSON Aug. 27-Dr. Nr Ham Poh. Assistant Minister of Finance and MP for Telok Anson will hold a series of 'mect-thr-people” sessions and discussions with the Umno. MIC and MCA branches and divisions In his constituency from Sept. 4 to 14.45 words
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Article41 1967-09-06 8 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 27-Mr S. Kula Singam has been elected president o; the Jaflnese Co-opera-tive Housing S >ciety Ltd. at it* annual meeting here. Others elected are Mr C.V Moorthy. vice-pre-sident.; M V. Nadesalingam, secretary; and Mr. T Saravanamuthu,41 words
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97 1967-09-06 8 LI MPI R. Aug 2*. —Tun Abdul Razak has decided to send his younger brother to Manila to receive the Ramon Magsaysay award on his behalf on Aug. 31. lie is not going personally because of the Merdeka celebrations and because his mother is97 words
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Article37 1967-09-06 8 PENANG. Aug. 27-Devotees will hold special prayer services from Sept 1 to 3 at the Beow Hiang Lim Temple. Hill Railway Road, to celebrate the birthday of the deity. They Chong Ong Booh’-ia-tivc Seng Tan.37 words
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Article32 1967-09-06 8 PENANO. Sept. 1. The Mentri Besnr of Kelantan and PMIP national president. Dato Mohamed Asri. will address the inaugural meeting of the party's Kampong Mnkani branch here on Oct. 10,32 words
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304 1967-09-06 8 SINGAPORE, Aug. 28. f'rHE Prime Minister, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, last A night urged local printers to build an efficient industry, capable of not only meeting local demands, but more important, breaking into the international market. He said the304 words
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247 1967-09-06 8 KAMPAR, Aug. 27. T*HE Dewan Ra’ayat meeting which ended yes--1 terday was described as “a circus" by the Democratic Action Party MP for Bungsar, Mr. C. V. Devan Nair, last night. Speaking at a rally to mark the official opening of the247 words
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138 1967-09-06 8 |(UALA LUMPUR, Aug. 28. Pensions and capital sums withdrawn from approved provident funds, pension funds or societies will continue to be exempt from income tax. The Comptroller-General of Inland Revenue. Mr. Lim Leong Seng, In a statement said today that misconceptions had arisen on the138 words
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Article211 1967-09-06 8 |(UALA LUMPUR, 1Y Aug. 28.-—One way to combat Communism is to give the young religious instruction of all the main religious teachings, the Minister of Education, Inche Khir Johari, said here today. Inche Khir. the president of Malaysia Inter-Religious Organisation, said at the211 words
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Article38 1967-09-06 8 KUALA I.UMPUR. AUg. 28 Aug. 31 will be a public holiday throughout East and West Malaysia on the occasion of Malaysia Day. There are no extra holidays for the occasion a Oovari ment announcement said today.38 words
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Article24 1967-09-06 8 KANOAR. Auk 30-The nrulvrlrcted executive committee of the Perlis Sclatan Urnno division will hold its first meeting tomorrow St Sim pang Empat.24 words
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Article24 1967-09-06 8 RAUB. Aug. 28—The Minister of Education. Inche Mohamed Kliir Johari. will open a Malay lower secondary school here on Sept. 4.24 words
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576 1967-09-06 9 FELIX ABISHEGANADEN - By FELIX ABISHEGANADEN Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 27 The sounds of Malaysia filled the air outside Parliament House here today when the Yang di-Pertuan Agong declared open the week-long 10th Merdeka anniversary festival. There on the576 words
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Article, Illustration672 1967-09-06 9 POLICE NEED GREATER POWERS, SAYS TAN ‘GOVT HAS NO CHOICE BUT TO CONTROL SALE...’ I/UALA LUMPUR, Aug. 28. The Senate today rushed through four Bills giving the Government more powers to deal with illegal demonstrations.. They are the Minor Offences (Malaysia).672 words
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Article42 1967-09-06 9 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28-Miss Cecilia Kok Pooi-lin, 22. was admitted to the Malaysian Bar today by Mr. Justice Raja Azlan Shah A former student of the Bukit Nanas Convent, she graduated from the Middle Temole last year.42 words
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Article24 1967-09-06 9 KUAI.A LUMPUR. Sept. 1. The Minister of Finance Tun Tan Siew Sin. will visit Kajang tomorrow' in connection with Operation Good Citir.cn.24 words
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511 1967-09-06 10 K. LUMPUR, Aug. 28 jyjALAYSIA has prospered through peaceful, positive planning on all economic fronts and a dynamic approach to all development efforts over the past 10 years, the Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak, said today. He was Opening an exhibition showing511 words
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Article40 1967-09-06 10 SEREMBAN. Aug. 28-The Sotemban Jaycees will Join In the State’s celebrations of the 10th anniversary of independence, with a dance on Wednesday night nt the town hall here. The Yang di-Pertuan Besar and the Tengku Anipuan will attend.40 words
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Article, Illustration142 1967-09-06 10 SINGAPORE. Aug. 28. —Mr. Ho Rih Hwa, a businessman and representative if the Economic Development Board in Bangkok, has been appointed Singapore’s new Ambassador to Thailand. He succeeds Mr. Tan Slak Kew, who retired on Aug. 15. Singapore-born Mr. Ho, 50. has wide business142 words
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Article46 1967-09-06 10 SINGAPORE Aug 28 Mr Garry F. Sheridan, a machine shop spe■iali.it. will arrive here tomorrow rom Canada to take up a tcach■ig post at tire Singapore Voca'onal Institute. Mr. Sheridan. 30. is coming mder ihe auspices of the Canaiian External Aid Programme.46 words
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Article61 1967-09-06 10 KUALA I.UMPUR. Aug 28- A group of 17 New Zeal.md Sixth formers from Kelston High School. Auckland, arrived here today I t two days of sightseeing as ~.o. of their South-East Asian tour. The Rotary Club here Ini arranged for the party to visit various schools61 words
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Article35 1967-09-06 10 RAUB Sept 3.—The Minister of Education. Inche Khir Johan, will open a national secondary school at Cheroh Road here and an extension wing fi r classrooms at the Sungei Ruan Chinese School tomorrow.35 words
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223 1967-09-06 10 K. LUMPUR, Aug. 28 A million-dollar two- level roundabout is being built at the junction of Circular Road and Pahang Road to ease traffic congestion. The roundabout on road level will be for motor vehicles while a lower level will provide safe223 words
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782 1967-09-06 11 ELIZABETH WONG - By ELIZABETH WONG: Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 28 pOREIGN Ministers of the Association of South-East Asia (ASA) convening for the fourth time today unanimously called for an appraisal of the organisation’s future in the light of the recent formation of the Association of South-East782 words
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Article, Illustration850 1967-09-06 11 Opportunities are already there and waiting to be seized, says Tun Tan PENANG, Aug. 28 pENANG could become, in the course of time, one of the most important financial and commercial centres of Malaysia if its inhabitants realised that the opportunities850 words
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Article134 1967-09-06 11 JEBSELTON, Aug. 28—A l’ jmlle long candlelight procession of school children from all over Sabah will climax the celebrations here on Thursday. Following them will be dragon dancers and caily docovated Boats, and to top it all, $5OO of lire crackers and $6,000 of fireworks134 words
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590 1967-09-06 12 ALL LOANS TO BANK DIRECTORS MUST BE REPORTED PENANG, Aug. 29 jyjALAYSIA’S banking laws are to be amended to compel all banks to report monthly to Bank Negara particulars of all advances granted to their directors. Loans to companies in which the banks or590 words
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284 1967-09-06 12 1TUCHING, Aug. 29.— 1V Tan Sri Temenggong Jugah, Minister for Sarawak Affars, wants political leaders of all factions in the State to get together to discuss their differences and seek a basis for unity against the Communist guerilla threat and to preserve284 words
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Article38 1967-09-06 12 KLUANG. Aug. 29—A former pupil of the English Secondary School here, Mr. Mah Chee Wah, 19, left here recently for a twoyear course in television and radio electronics at Winnipeg, Canada, under the Colombo Plan38 words
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178 1967-09-06 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 28. IUUSIC lovers In the Capital will have a chance ITI to listen again to a piano recital by Singapore pianist Mr. Lee Kum Sing (above). The recital sponsored by the Arts Council here, will be held at the178 words
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Article43 1967-09-06 12 PEN A NO. Aug 28—The State Government today distributed cash gifts to 15 charitable homes and orphanages here as part of the State's 10th Merdeka anniversary celebrations. Another four charitable homes In Province Wellesley will receive similar gifts tomorrow.43 words
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Article59 1967-09-06 12 SUNGEI PATANI. Aug. 28-Ci-vilian employees of the War Department will work a five-day week from Sept. 1. They will have week-ends off and In addition will stop work at 330 every Wednesday (the usual service half-day). On other days they will work from 7.30 am.59 words
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Article52 1967-09-06 12 PENANG. Aug. 28-With the appointment of Tan Sri Syed Sheh bin Syed Abdullah Shahabuddln ns the new Governor of Penang, the State Government has decided to observe Sept. 1 as his official birthday instead of Dec. 1. Sept. 1 will therefore be a public holiday in52 words
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Article80 1967-09-06 12 S’ PORE CALL BY NEW SHIP SINGAPORE. Aug 29 American President Lines newest ship, the 22.640ton President Harrison, will call here on Aug. 31 on her maiden voyage around the world. The snip Dullt at a cost of $42 million, with advanced design features and modern navigational equipment, is classed80 words
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Article93 1967-09-06 12 SINGAPORE, Aug. 29. The Singapore Naval Force Headquarters training ship, RSS Singapura, which has been a familiar sight for more than 16 years berthed at the end of Telok Ayer Basin, is to be sold for scrap. The 1,890-ton vessel was formerly the Japanese mine93 words
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Article142 1967-09-06 12 1JUALA LUMPUR. Aug 29. Tne Yang di-per-tuan Agong and the Raja Permaisurl Agong were among the 3,000 guests who attended the Cultural Night at the Stadium Negara tonight. Also present at the two-hour colourful performance were Tengku Abdul Rahman. Tun Abdul Razak. the Sultan of142 words
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Article51 1967-09-06 12 SUNGEI PATANI, Aug. 28Labour Party member Kung 00l Bong ‘has ‘resigned his seat on the Town Council for health reasons. Another Labour councillor. Mr. Teh Pek Choon, the party s branch chairman, is under detention. This leavvt only one Labour councillor. Inche Ahmad Jan. in the51 words
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260 1967-09-06 13 COMPLICATIONS? OH NO, HE SAYS KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 29. THE Philippines Foreign Secretary, Mr. Ramos, said today that a Manila Times suggestion that his visit to Malaysia was “fraught with complications' should not be taken at its face value ‘‘because it proceeds on the260 words
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128 1967-09-06 13 SINGAPORE. Aug. 28 About 400 nurses were today told of the importance of public relations in human dealings. They were attending the twoday eighth nursing seminar un human relationships at the School of Nursing. Thomson Road General Hospital. The delegates are staff nurses and128 words
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Article68 1967-09-06 13 SINGAPORE. Aug. 29 —A party of 100 Nanyang University students today began a three-day survey among the farming households of Potong Pasir. The survey, planned by the university's Economic Society, aims mainly at getting statistics of the productivity and income of the farmers, most of whom68 words
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Article26 1967-09-06 13 BAGAN SERAI. Aug. 29—A house, costing $9,000. is being built in the police station grounds here for use by pc.ice personnel and their families26 words
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241 1967-09-06 13 Kuala lumpur, Aug. 30. —No “big brothers” are wanted in the Association of South-East Asian Nations, the Thai Foreign Minister, Tun Thant Khoman, said today. He added: ‘‘The fundamental philosophy of Asean is one of equal partnership. We want to share241 words
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Article60 1967-09-06 13 —A P JAKARTA. Aug. 30-Singa pore's Foreign Minister. Mr. S. Rn.iaritnam. will visit Indonesia on Sept 4. Informed sources said today. They said that Mr. Rajaratnam had accepted an invitation from the Foreign Minister. Mr. Adam Maiik. when they met in Bangkok for talks on the—A P - 60 words
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Article46 1967-09-06 13 KUAI.A LUMPUR. Aug. 30-Tlie Japanese Prime Minister, Mr Sato, will pay a four-day official visit to Malaysia beginning on Sept. 22 during the first part of ins tour of nine South-East Asian and Pacific countries. He will be accompanied by his wife.46 words
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579 1967-09-06 13 BANK ADVANCES AND DEPOSITS INCREASE PENANG, Aug. 29 THE Minister of Finance, Tun Tan Siew Sin, said today that despite the falling rubber price both desposits and advances at banks had continued to increase steadily. He was speaking at the opening579 words
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Article79 1967-09-06 13 IJUALA I.UMPUR. Aug. 29. IX The fourth Foreign Ministers’ conference of the Association of Southeast Asia here today decided that both Asa and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations would carry on "until the time is ripe for Asa to back out and for Asean to79 words
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333 1967-09-06 14 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 29. 'J'HE flag-raising ceremony which signalled the birth of this nation will be re-enacted at the same time and place on the Selangor Club padang tomorrow night 10 years to the second. Instead of two flags—10 years ago the Union Jack333 words
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Article37 1967-09-06 14 PONTIAN. Aug. 28—A DTO trained teacher. Mr. Baldev Singh will do economics at Bowdoin College. Maine, under a Fullbright scholarship. He will first attend a six-week orientation course at St Barbara University, California.37 words
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Article106 1967-09-06 14 PENANG. Aug. 29—Residents Carnarvon Street have decided to send a delegation to meet the Chief Minister. Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee, and appeal for the demolition of the “Berlin Wall’’ in the middle of the street. “This wall, built several years ago when the106 words
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Article61 1967-09-06 14 LUMUT. Aug. 29—Three ships of the Royal Malaysian Navy will be here during the three-day Pesta Laut beginning on Friday. School children and members of organisations will be permitted to visit the ships the same day. The ships will be open to the public on61 words
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Article42 1967-09-06 14 KANGAR Aug. 29—The Yang di-Pertuan Agong. who will pay an official visit to Perils next month, will present awards to local recipients of this year's Royal Birthday honours at a ceremony in the Arau Istana on Sept. 9.42 words
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Article87 1967-09-06 14 Kuala lumpur, Tues. An air services Aug. 29 agreement between Masigned at the Ministry of laysla and Ceylon was transport here today. The Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Transport. Raja Azam bln Raja Kamuruzaman, initialled the agreement on behalf of the Minister of Transport, Tan87 words
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108 1967-09-06 14 KUALA LUMPUR Aug. 29 Second Lieut. Manjlt Singh, of the 15th Malaysian Engineer# Squadron, will leave here on Friday to attend a three-month engineering course at the Engineering School In Fort Belvolr. Virginia. On the same day 13 non-com-missioned officers will leave to108 words
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Article59 1967-09-06 14 SUNGEI PATANI. Aug. 29—Dr < Mrs Nalini Kumar, formerly of the General Hospital. Joh ore Bahru, has been transferred to the General Hospital. Alor Star. Dr. S. Sivalingam has been transferred from the Central Hospital, A'.or Star, to Pulau Langkawi, to take the place of Dr. Krishna59 words
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Article28 1967-09-06 14 PENANG* Aug. 29 -The Penang State branch of the MIC said today that the formation of an MIC branch in Chowrasta had not received its approval.28 words
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267 1967-09-06 14 SINGAPORE, Aug. 29 COMMONWEALTH ties are getting less important today as other agencies are replacing the co-opera-tion between Commonwealth countries. The Indian High Commissioner in Singapore, Mr. S.S. Alirajpur. said this today in a talk on “India and the Commonwealth'’ to the267 words
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503 1967-09-06 14 K. LUMPUR. Aug 29 gTATISTICS collected by the Department of Inland Revenue have shown that doctors are the biggest money earners among professional men. This was disclosed in the Senate here today by the assistant Minister of Finance, Dr. Ng Kam Poh, during the503 words
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Article, Illustration607 1967-09-06 15 FELIX ABISHE6ANABEN - THE SAME FLAG GOES UP AGAIN ON THE PAHANG By FELIX ABISHE6ANABEN Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 31 TEN TIMES the Selangor padang crowd roared “Merdeka!” —one for each year of independence. Cannon boomed, and mosque drums were sounded and church bells rung at the same magic hour.607 words
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382 1967-09-06 15 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 28. FIFTEEN military bands will join in the biggest and most colourful parade ever to be staged in the capital on Aug. 31 to mark the 10th Merdeka anniversary. The bands will include the bagpipes382 words
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122 1967-09-06 15 1/1 ALA LI MPCR, Aug. 30. Mc:*agr» of greetings to the Yang di-Fertuan Agong on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of Merdeka began to arrive today from Heads of State of countries the world over. The President of India. Dr. Zakir Husain,122 words
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Article66 1967-09-06 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Aupr. 30 Major Gen. Sangkadis Diskul of the Royal Thai Army arrived here today to attend the 10th Merdeka anniversary celebrations. Gen. Diakul, who was accompanied by his wife, and his 11-year-old son. Padhada. will be here for a week. They arc here66 words
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597 1967-09-06 16 -YOU ARE CITIZENS FIRST AND LAST: LEE SINGAPORE, Aug. 30. THE Prime Minister, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, last night told Singapore’s first National Servicemen of the high standards they had to measure up to and urged them to persevere597 words
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Article26 1967-09-06 16 KLUANO. Aug. 30-A Big Walk organised by the Youth Club here will be held on Sept. 3 to mark the 10th Merdeka anniversary26 words
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223 1967-09-06 16 JESSELTON, Aug. 30. A specialist in technical education from Britain is to lead a World Bank team to Sabah on Sept. 9 to consider financing expansion. He is Mr. R. F. McMahon. The team will spend five days touring the state before223 words
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344 1967-09-06 16 GEOFFREY GELDARD - From GEOFFREY GELDARD: Kuching Aug. 30 (GUERILLAS will no longer find sanctuary by hopping over the common border after clashes with Malaysian or Indonesian security forces in the Sarawak K a 11 m antan border region, it was announced yesterday. The forces of344 words
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85 1967-09-06 16 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30—The South-East Asia Cultural Festival which was to have been held at the Dewan Tcngku Chancellor tonight was cancelled at the last minute when three countries withdrew Singapoie. Indonesia and Hong Kong withdrew “due to unforseen cirumetances” and the organisers the85 words
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Article41 1967-09-06 16 KUALA LUMPUR. Aug JO-A member of the German Parliament, Prof. Dr. Manfred Abcloin, is expected here next week on a three-day visit. He will explore the possibilities of sending members of the Herman Development Service here-41 words
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Article, Illustration712 1967-09-06 17 'JHE Malaysian star is brighter than ever and is helping to light the dark places of South-East Asia, the Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak, said in his 10th Merdeka anniversary message today. Malaysia, he added, had become a success story in712 words
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107 1967-09-06 17 HUKIT MERTAJAM, Aug. 30—The Minister of Finance and MCA national president, Tun Tan Siew Sin. yesterday praised his clansmen—the Tans of Malaysia—for their courage and unity. “We are proud of being Tans and equally proud that we are Malaysians," he said when he addressed107 words
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Article192 1967-09-06 17 Kuala lumpur, Aug. 30. More goodwill, g r e a t er u n d e rs t an ding, more rigorous financial dicipllne these are requirements demanded of Malaysians if they are to preserve the political and economic gains achieved in the past decade.192 words
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124 1967-09-06 17 Kuala lumpur. Aug. 29. —A spiral showing of tropical fish proved a very popular attraction at the MAHA Exhibition held from Aug. 24 to Aug. 27 at the MAHA grounds in Old Klar.g Road. Twenty-five tanks of fish of about 40 varieties were124 words
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158 1967-09-06 17 SINGAPORE. Aug 30.—Six students from Singapore and five from Malaysia are among 218 to be awarded scholarships to study In Britain by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission The awards to Malaysia and Singapore, the places where they will study and the subjects are: WES’i158 words
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MALAYAN SHARE MARKET REVIEW
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2413 1967-09-06 18 From Our Market Correspondent w 1 1 II the Merdeka holiday mid week and the Kuala Lumpur Trading room dosed on Thursday, turnover on the Stock Exchange last week fell from 4,400,r»(H) units to 3,790,500 valued at $6,202,972. This disinclination to deal when one trading2,413 words
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413 1967-09-06 18 THE week’s trading in rubber saw a maintenance of the downward trend on an active market and price levels at one stage reached 48J cents, report H.C B. Co. Ltd. In their current survey. Little change In sentiment was noticeable and consumers continued to413 words
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Article24 1967-09-06 18 Sfpt. I. Rt'RRER PRICE; 49J rents (up half a rent). TIN PRICE; $594.:,0 (down $1.50). Estimated offering 240 ton* (up 10 ton*).24 words
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Article33 1967-09-06 18 Malayan Stock Indices Aug. 31 Sept. 1 •Industrials; 115.16 115.37 ♦Properties: 113.31 113.97 t Minings: 87.53 87.4 K tf Rubbers; ***** 104.08 t Dec. 29, 1062 105. •Dec. 30, 1065 100.33 words
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171 1967-09-06 18 SINGAPORE, Sept. 1. —Steps are being taken to get local employees in all airlines operating in Singapore to come under one national union. At present, about 2.000 workers In five companies are represented by the new Singapore Air Transport Workers' Union, formerly known171 words
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Article187 1967-09-06 18 SINGAPORE, Sept. I.—The Minister of State for Education, Inche A. Rahim Ishak. last night said Singapore, in its own interest, should work towards regional co-operation in defence matters with frlpndly neighbours in South-East Asia. ‘‘lt is only when we are internally strong from the187 words
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Article33 1967-09-06 18 Current Date Total for Total for payment payable (lie year previous sear Itotlmians 17j% Dec. 1 25% Prop. 10% Oct. 3 171% Con. Salak Ioj% Oct, 24 18% lg% t Interim33 words
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328 1967-09-06 19 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 31. QiNE of the most exciting cultural developments of Malaysia's years as a free nation has been the emergence and maintenance of creative expression in the fine arts, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong said today. His Majesty, who was opening the 10th328 words
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Article, Illustration140 1967-09-06 19 SINGAPORE, Aug. SO.—Mr. uavid B. n. Chew, business promotion manager of the OverseaChinese Banking Corporation, has been awarded a first class distinction by the Institute of Credit Management In London for his fellowship thesis. He Is the first Singaporean to have achieved such140 words
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133 1967-09-06 19 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 31.—Queen Elizabeth today sent her “sincere congratulation*'' to the Vang di-Pertuan Agong and all Malaysians on the occasion of Malaysia’s 10th Merdeka anniversary. She added that Britain had the “warmest feelings of friendship and admiration’’ for Malaysia and was confident that Malaysia’s133 words
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159 1967-09-06 19 CINOAPORE. Aug. 31. A proposed census ol Indonesian citizens •■esldlng here Is to be carried out by the Immigration department of the Indonesian liaison office some time next month. The immigration officer. Dr. Boy Soewsmo today said that plans to carry out the census159 words
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Article77 1967-09-06 19 MALACCA, Aug. 30—The Governor of Malacca, Tun Hail Abdul Malek bln Yusuf, whose terms of office has been extended for another four years will be sworn in at a simple ceremony at the State Legislative Assembly chamber tomorrow morning The Chiet Minister. Inche Abdul Ohafar bin77 words
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Article, Illustration212 1967-09-06 19 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 31. JNDONESIA has taken it upon herself to ensure that the new Association of SouthEast Asian Nations is a complete success, its Charge d’Affaires, Col. Benny Moerdani, said here today. And the resumption of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and212 words
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Article68 1967-09-06 19 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 31. Senator M. D. Kitchllan of the Ceylonese delegation to the Malaysia Day celebrations yesterday gave a book on “100 Years of Municipal Government In Colombo” to Dato Lokman bln Yusof, Commissioner of the Federal Capital, on behalf of the Mayor of Colombo.68 words
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Article27 1967-09-06 19 BRUNEI TOWN. Aug. 31. Brunei’s large Malaysian community celebrated Merdeka Day with a get-together dinner at the Sultan Omar All Salfuddln College Auditorium today.27 words
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90 1967-09-06 19 SINGAPORE, Aug. 31—The J Prime Minister, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, today sent Singapore’s “warmest greetings’’ to Tengku Abdul Rahman on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of independence of Malaysia. His message, on behalf of the Government and people of Singapore, added: “May the90 words
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Article62 1967-09-06 19 SINGAPORE, Aug. 31. —Captain lan McLaugman, 46, is to succeed Rear-Admiral D H Mason as Chief of staff to the British Commander •in Chief, Par East Fleet, In December, it was announced In London He is to be promoted RealAdmiral on Jan 7, but will62 words
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Article43 1967-09-06 19 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 31—Two Two Alliance MPs left yesterday for Saigon to witness South Vietnam’s general election on Sept. They are Mr. Tan Toh Hong, MP for Buklt Blntang, and Incite Ismail Idris, MP for Penang Sela tan.43 words
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Article40 1967-09-06 19 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 31. Two senior Customs officers, Inche Mohamed bln Ibrahim of Kuantan and Mr Boon Oon Lor ol Johore Bahru, will leave for New Zealand on Sept 13 for advanced training under the Colombo Plan.40 words
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Article33 1967-09-06 19 SINGAPORE, Aug. 30. Some 130 employees of Securicor will decide on their union representation at a secret ballot at the i company premises in Clemenceau 1 Avenue at 3 p.m. tomorrow.33 words
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340 1967-09-06 20 CEREMBAlf, Sept. 2—BirrfJ apore Malays led Selangor Malaya *,by I 48 tuns I with seven second Innings In hand'at the end*rf the first t day's play ,i4n .the Rulers’ Shield CTlckejt final on m the JNegri $8erob»ian Club padang today. After being' shot out340 words
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Article200 1967-09-06 20 YkBNANO, SepL 2. Penang R'beat Perak 42-1 to retain the Coronation Cup In their annuel tennis" match on the Penang Sports Club courts today. Results (Penang players first Men's single*: Tan Seng Ousto beet O. 3k<udiangj 6-0 6-1. Toh Boon Theng beat Lee Tong200 words
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638 1967-09-06 20 NORMAN SIEBEL - By -NORMAN SIEBEL: Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 2 JN the presence of a distinguished gathering ofjM&laysiaA and international sportsmen, the t Minister of Culture, Youth "and.(Sport, Inche!;} Sencrbin Abcful Rahman*»» declared open the tidnal. Sports tion of Malaysia at Roth-*: mans Pavilion tonight. The638 words
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Article192 1967-09-06 20 If U A LA LUMPUR, Sept. 8—A IV Malaysian Armed Forces XV overwhelmed a game Cobra side by alx goals and two tries (36 points) to nil on the Ministry of Defence ground here .today. Cobras; although outplayed in every department of the game, earned192 words
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265 1967-09-06 20 rE “Waltzing Mathildas” called the tune and the Malaysians danced to it that wag the measure of Australia’s superiority when they beat Malaysia 5-0 in a women’s hockey international on Kuala Lumpur padang today. Although little Mary Lim put up a gallant display265 words
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Article164 1967-09-06 20 CINQAPORE, Sept. 2—Malayslan Chinese wrested the Ho Ho Cup tr°m Hong» Kong when they beat them 2-1 in the 21st match of the series at Jalan Besar Stadium tonight. Malaysia’s winning goal came off a penalty In the 64th minute scored by Selangor’s164 words