The Straits Budget, 20 December 1967
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section37 1967-12-20 1 The Straits Budget XHE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES MALAYSIA’S NATIONAL NEWSPAPER REGISTERED AT THE G.P.O. U.K, AS A NEWSPAPER SERIES 792. KUALA LUMPUR, December 20, 1967. Price 40 Cents (Malaya) or I Shilling KDN 258237 words
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Article768 1967-12-20 2 SYED ADAM AL-JA’FRI - Exchange rate of old SYED ADAM AL-JA’FRI Secretary Bank Negara K. Lumpur 1 REFER to your editorial of Dec. 7 entitled “Making It Legal" In which you stated that there was provision In the Malaysian Currency Act to the effect that old Malayan notes and coins could be changed for768 words
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Article257 1967-12-20 2 POP FAN; PURAN SINGH; SS; K. C - POP FAN P. Jaya PURAN SINGH Ipoh SS Raub K.C. Singapore I THOUGHT that when 1 the holidays began, and the young at heart were relieved of burdens like examinations, Radio Malaysia would add one or two more “pop programmes. Instead, 1 find that they have257 words
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136 1967-12-20 2 A RESIDENT - A RESIDENT Singapore QN Monday morning in my Singapore office 1 received the following message over the phone from the GPO: “When you were at the telegraph counter of GPO early on Sunday morning you lost an airmail letter, addressed to Germany. 1136 words
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Article98 1967-12-20 2 READER - READER Kuala Lumpur IN your reply to coin query' (Dec. 8), you stated. “An amount in low denomination coins of more than $2 is not legal tender.” Would you be kind enough to let me know, specifics ly. which of the coins are termed Tow de nomination coins'98 words
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Article73 1967-12-20 2 HAM - HAM Kuantan IVHEN Radio Malaysia TT started medium wave broadcasts In Kuantan. we thought we would get good reception at last. But for the last three months reception has been bad. Telephone con versatlons can be heard very clearly and there are all sorts of atmos Dherlc noises73 words
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Article209 1967-12-20 2 Miss) MARY SOH - (Miss) MARY SOH Public Relations Officer. MSA Singapore I FEEL It’s my turn 1 now to ask ‘Barbara Moore” to get her head out of the clouds and come down to earth. For her information, since the loss of MSA’s Twin Pioneers and pending the purchase209 words
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137 1967-12-20 2 YAP NENG CHEW - YAP NENG CHEW for Director of Public Works Singapore I REFER to Mr. Tan 1 Koh Hong’s remarks in the Straits Times relating to tne tender deposit ol $50. It is the pract.ce ol the Public Works Department to request a tender deposit from137 words
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Article128 1967-12-20 2 CHEW LOY KHOON - CHEW LOY KHOON Asst. Secretary. Public Relations, Housing and Development Board Singapore IN pointing out that the 1 Housing and Development Board charges $lO a month for service and conservancy In some estates, and only $6 50 In others. “Resident" gives a wrong Impression The fee of128 words
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Article69 1967-12-20 2 CONCERTGOER - CONCERTGOER K. Lumpur I ATTENDED the concen oy the young 81n;a pore pianist Vivlenm Wee at the Kuala Lum pur Town Hall recently and was very impressed by her technical and in teroretat've capab'lltles Her memory through out a very demanding programme was virtually flawless and she showed a69 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article650 1967-12-20 3 —Straits Times. December 11 The recent three-day “workshop” for representatives of the television and broadcasting services, the information services and the Malaysian newspapers had little difficulty agreeing on the important role of the mass media in the family planning campaign. It is obvious that without their sympathetic—Straits Times. December 11 - 650 words
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Article702 1967-12-20 3 —Straits Times, December J 2 Reports of a reconciliation bctwei n the United Pasokmomogun Kadazan Organisation and the United Sabah National Organisation began to filter out of Jesselton about 10 days ago. The first clue was the cessation of polemics in the local party newspapers —fiercely embattled—Straits Times, December J 2 - 702 words
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Article300 1967-12-20 3 —Straits Times, December 12 Inquiries In Ipoh have failed to disclose a new date for the conference on offshore tin mining postponed last month because of the Penang riots and the floods. What is the trouble? If all was set for the conference then there is no reason—Straits Times, December 12 - 300 words
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Article560 1967-12-20 3 —St aits Times. Decemfcer 13 There have been no incidents in Penang and Province Wtllesley since the beginning of the month. For the past few days, the police have not had trouble even with curfew breakers. These are the re-assuring facts behind the decision to lift the—St aits Times. Decemfcer 13 - 560 words
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Article361 1967-12-20 3 —Bt alts Times, December 13 The Malaysian External Affairs Ministry has offered a reasonable explanation of the case of Mr. Fernandes Faberas. the Filipino customs official who waa given a two-week visitor's pass when he arrived in Jesselton to take up dutier under the anti-smuggling agreement. Kuala Lumpur—Bt alts Times, December 13 - 361 words
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Article688 1967-12-20 4 —Straits Times, December 13 The Malaysian Cabinet approved an increase in school fees in October, but announced that -in consideration of the effect of the lowprice of rubber and other commodities on family earnings—there would be no change “until the economic situation has improved.” Obviously it—Straits Times, December 13 - 688 words
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Article394 1967-12-20 4 —Straits Times, December 13 Any proposal to associate Government schools in Singapore more closely with the community they serve is certainly to be applauded. But whether this can most effectively be done through advisory committees of “local residents” should be open to further study. Committees have a—Straits Times, December 13 - 394 words
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Article144 1967-12-20 4 —Straits Times, December 14 The Kuala Lumpur traffic police chief, moving as usual several stops ahead of other official opinion on road safety, has proposed automatic sliding doors for buses. There is certainly a case to be made. A schoolboy died early this year after falling off a—Straits Times, December 14 - 144 words
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Article345 1967-12-20 4 -Straits Times, December 16 Not everyone will agree that the Seap Games which end this weekend have be#m the best yet. Much Malaysian opinion in particular is bound to be affronted by the national team's poor showing in Almost everything except athletics. Many cosy notions have been upset,-Straits Times, December 16 - 345 words
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Article199 1967-12-20 4 —Straits Times, December 16 Students of the University of Malaya have strengthened their appeal for reconsideration of tbe proposal to raise hostel fees by offering to help cut costs. The chief suggestions are that they should make their own beds, help with the tidying up and accept a—Straits Times, December 16 - 199 words
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Article94 1967-12-20 4 R. C. D ROSK - R. C. D ROSK Vice-Chairman Singapore After Care 4ssaclation WE »n grateful to Dr. Goh Keng Bwee for his appeal to employers to hire rehabilitated prisoners and repentan* political detainees. The Singapore AfterCare Association gets a Government grant of about $B,OOO a year and the rest of94 words
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Article382 1967-12-20 5 KHIR: ‘A good omen’ TAN: ‘Courageous’ KUALA LUMPUR, December 11. READERS of the United Pasokmomogun Kadazan Organisation (Upko) were today commended for the “courageous stand” they were taking in dissolving the party. The unanimous decision of the national council to dissolve the party, urging the382 words
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Article133 1967-12-20 5 CINGAPORE, Dec. 11. k —The Defence Minister. Mr. Litn Kim San, told Parliament today that more instructors had arrived to run the Outward Bound School in Pulau Ubin. He described the school as a place where young Singaporeans could “discover themselves" and build up their133 words
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178 1967-12-20 5 Manila, Dec. n. The Foreign Secretary, Mr. Narciso Ramos, will ask Tun Abdul Razak for a definite date for bilateral talks on the Philippine claim to Sabah, the Foreign Office said today. Tun Razak Is due here on Friday at the invitation of178 words
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Article102 1967-12-20 5 I/UALA LUMPUR, Dec. 11. —The chairman of UTA French airlines. Mr. G. J. Fayet, said today that the airline would begin operations here on April 7, next year. Mr. Fayet, who paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Transport, Tan Sri Sardon,102 words
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Article308 1967-12-20 5 Singapore Parliament pAILURE to anticipate all retirements from the Civil Service resulted in the Finance Ministry being criticised in Parliament today. Three back-benchers— Mr. Tang See Chim (Chua Chu Kang). Mr. Ng Kah Ting (Ponggol) and Inche Arid bin Suradl (Kampong Kebangan)—took the floor to308 words
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Article77 1967-12-20 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 The British Chief of General Staff designate, Qeneral Sir Geoflery Baker, today paid a courtesy call on the Malaysian Chief of the Armed Forces staff. General Tengku Osman bin Tengku Mohamed Jewa. While at the Ministry of Defence he also called77 words
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Article36 1967-12-20 5 SINGAPORE, Dec. 11—The Minister of State for Culture. Mr. Lee Khoon Choy, will open an exhibition of famous ancient and modern Chinese calligraphy and paintings at the National Library’s exhibition hall on Triday evening36 words
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158 1967-12-20 5 I/UALA Ll'MPl’R. Dec. 11.—Malaysia is likely to be the chief supplier of rubber to Italy for many years to come, and synthetic rubber has no hope of ousting natural rubber from the rich Italian market. This is the view of Mr. E. Migone.158 words
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Article71 1967-12-20 5 KUALA LUMPUR. Dec. 10— The advance party of “A” Squadron of the 2nd Reconnaissance Regiment, consisting of 34 officer and men, arrived here yesterday after completing a nine-month tcur of duty in Sarawak. The main body will be here next month with the Commanding Officer.71 words
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Article63 1967-12-20 5 SINGAPORE, Dec. 10—Parliament will meet tomorrow to debate the first supplementary estimates of expenditure development estimates of expenditure for this year. At the end of the sitting the MP for Bros Basah. Mr. Ho Si i> Bong, will raise an adjournment motion on the cftcct of63 words
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Article1010 1967-12-20 6 PERAK BUDGET MEETING IPOH, Dec. 11. MORE State land is to be opened in Perak for mining, diversified 1 agriculture, logging, new settlements and development projects. Tin miners, while being assured of more land, will soon be able to extend their activities into a new1,010 words
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Article75 1967-12-20 6 PENANG, Dec. 10—The Chief Education Officer, Mr. Ong Teng Kcong, will open the Penang teachers’ art exhibition at the Museum and Art Gallery on Thursday. Over 80 paintings. batiks, and other works will be on display at the exhibition which is jointly sponsored by the Penang75 words
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Article37 1967-12-20 6 PENANG. Dec. 10—A British Navy simply ship HMS Manxman, arrived here yesterdap on a four-dav operational visit. Earlier the ship's commander, v ide range of reference works of interest to professional men.37 words
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127 1967-12-20 6 IPOH, Dec. 11 The Sultan of Perak, while describing the recent disturbances in Penang and parts of Perak as “most reg r e 11 a ble,” nevertheless felt that 1967 was a historic year for the nation. He said the violence in Penang127 words
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212 1967-12-20 6 IPOH, December 11. THE Perak Government has given out 36,321 1 acres of land in stages one, three and four of the giant trans-Perak irrigation scheme for padi cultivation. No land In .stage two has been given out. These details were212 words
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Article46 1967-12-20 6 KUALA LUMPUR. Dec. 11 President Marcos’ Assistant Press Secretary. Mr. Roberto M. Oa.scia, arrived here today for a two-day stay to make preliminary arrangements for the President’s visit next month. Accompanying him was the general mnn.icer of Manila airport, Mr. Luis Tabuen*.46 words
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175 1967-12-20 6 OENANG, Dec. 11.—The 1 tourist trade here has been badly hit by the recent disturbances in Penang. Mr. Eddie Phuah, vice-pre-sident of the Penang Tourist Association, said today: "There Is a sharp decline in the number of foreign and local tourists visiting Penang since175 words
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Article165 1967-12-20 7 Kuala lumpur. Dec. 12. Shell Malaysia today announced the appointment of Dr. Richard Hu as its new marketing manager, responsible for all the company’s marketing activities in Malaysia. Singapore and Brunei. lie takes over from Mr. W.P. Bird, who will bo going on165 words
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114 1967-12-20 7 L'OTA BHARU, Dec. 12 Tengku Sri Utama Raja. Tengku Abdul Aziz bin Tengku Mohamed Hamzah. has been appointed RegetU of Kelantan. the State Secretary. Dato Wirajaya Hashim bin Hall Mohamed. announced today. Tengku Abdul Aziz who Is the M»n-in-hw Of the Sultan, will114 words
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292 1967-12-20 7 ‘INDUSTRIALISTS AT DISADVANTAGE’ IPOH, Dec. 12. 'JHE Perak Government must take steps to see that the power rates for industries charged by the Perak River Hydro-Electric Company are in line with those of the National Electricity Board. Mr. Khong Kok Yat (P.P.P.-Pusing) said this292 words
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153 1967-12-20 7 K. LUMPUR, Dec. 12 1 [NIVERSITY students should be encouraged to take an active part in politics, said a dean from the University of Philippines, Mr. Crisolito Pascual. Mr. Pascual is attending the week-long Association of South-East Aslan Institutions of153 words
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230 1967-12-20 7 SINGAPORE. Dec. 12.— The Australian Ballet the largest professional ballet company ever to perform in Singapore—will be presented In four performances at the National Theatre by Donald Moore Concerts Ltd. in February. The Australian Ballet Is rated one of the world’s230 words
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Article34 1967-12-20 7 SINGAPORE. Dec 11—Captain C.V. Windsor Ims been appointed master of the Blue Funnel Line vessel Talhybius which sailed from Swansea on Nov. 30 for Port Swettenham. Singapore. Hong Kong. Manila, and labuan.34 words
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Article, Illustration397 1967-12-20 7 \fANILA, Dec. 12.—A Manila Times columnist said today that Filipinos were being humiliated by the Malaysians and our only reaction seems to be one of lukewarm protest.” The columnist: Maximo V. Sollven, wrote. “The Malaysian Government at Kuala Lumpur has issued a lame explanation397 words
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347 1967-12-20 8 KUALA LUMPUR, December 12. gXPOSURE to staff was a way to help students begin to appreciate the complexities of education, Dr. Jesse W. Tarwater, visiting professor at the University of Malaya, said today. He was speaking on the second day of the Association347 words
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185 1967-12-20 8 Kuala lumpur, Dec. 12.—The Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak, has become patron of the Selangor Orphanage Society, Datin Salmah, wife of the Selangor Mentri Besar, Dato Harun bin Haji Idris, announced today. Datin Salmah, who is the president of the society, said Tun Razak185 words
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Article31 1967-12-20 8 K A JANG, Dec 13—The mobile unit of the National TB Centre will be in Kajang on Dec. 22 and 23 to give free chest X-rays to the public.31 words
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172 1967-12-20 8 LUMPUR, Dsc. 12.—Difficulty in recruiting members is a problem commonly faced by trade unions throughout developing countries in Asia. This opinion was expressed by Mr S K. MukerJee, regional director of Central Board of Workers’ Education in India who is one of 23172 words
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148 1967-12-20 8 IPOH. Dec. 12.—A group of 20 young Christians from the Anglican Church of Singapore and West Malaysia are touring the country, presenting an unusual concert by singing carols in calypso style. Known as the Sidaislers”, the group is led by Rev. Albany To, and148 words
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Article38 1967-12-20 8 KLUANG. Dec. 12—Inche Sulaiman bin Eclar, Assistant District Officer here, will be transferred to Muar as Assistant Controller of Land Revenue. He will be succeeded by Inche Atan bin Yacob. Assistant District Officer of Johore Bahru.38 words
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265 1967-12-20 8 KUALA LUMPUR, December 11. A SIAN countries are attempting to discover their potentialities and carve out a destiny that is essentially Asian, the Minister of Education, Inche Mohamed Khir Johari, said today. He was speaking at the opening of the Association265 words
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Article60 1967-12-20 8 SINGAPORE, Drc. 11 The Catholic and Protestant churches in Selangor will hold a united Christmas carol service at the Dewan Toh Puan Raha Roman Girl Guides Association Hall) in Brickfields here at 7.30 p.m. on Friday. Special carols will be sung in Chinese. Tamil and English, there60 words
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Article49 1967-12-20 8 KUALA LUMPUR. Dec. 12 The Mayor of Taipeh, Mr. Henry Y. S. Kao, and his wife, will arrive here on Dec 14 for a thiee-day visit. Mr. Kao will call on the Federal Capital Commissioner, Dato Lokman Yusof, before having private discussions with municipal officers.49 words
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Article36 1967-12-20 8 KLUANG, Dec. 12-Mr Lee Ah Long has beui elected chairman of the Kluang Co-operative Housing Society Other olllcials are M. B dc Casta, vice-chair-man, Mr. A. Namasiwayam, seclftary. and Mr Chiam Tcck Kwee. treasurer.36 words
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Article144 1967-12-20 8 SINGAPORE, Dec. 12.— O The Barisan Sosialis today vented their anger over yesterday’s conviction of 261 of its members and supporters by pelting a PAP branch in Persiaran Kelillng with rotten eggs and black oil. Mr. Loke Foo Yee, the Police Secretary, said this happened144 words
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71 1967-12-20 8 IJOTA BAHRU, Dec. 12. Applications for rubber land In Galas will close on Feb. 29. The District Officer of Ulu Kelantan, Dato Hajl Mohamed Salleh, said here today only Kelantan Malays were eligible to apply. Forms were obtainable from the District Of lice71 words
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Article58 1967-12-20 8 PENANG. Dec. 12-Over 1,400 personal reference books for professional people will be on display at the Penang Library from tomorrow till Dec 17. The exhibition, arranged by the British Council, features a Capt Hope, paid a courtesy call on the Chief Minister. Tan Sri Wong Pow58 words
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Article, Illustration448 1967-12-20 9 KUCHING, Dec 12 FUTURE of great difficulties and great prospects lace Sarawak, the Governor, Tun A bang Haji Openg, told the Budget meeting of the Council Negri here this morning. Formally opening the first meeting of the sixth session of the council, Tun open448 words
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318 1967-12-20 9 Kuala lumpur. Dec. 11 Malaysia has the verve and d e t e r m i nation to overcome the many problems that confront it. the Minister of Labour, Mr. V M a n i c k a vasagam. said today. In his address to318 words
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230 1967-12-20 9 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 12. ABDUL RAHMAN today stressed he played no part in the Upko decision to dissolve. Speaking to reporters at the RMAF airport on his return from Penang, the Prime Minister said there should be absolutely no suggestion that he230 words
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100 1967-12-20 9 SINGAPORE. Dec. 12. Works of an intcrnational ly-known painter, Professor Chang Dai-chien were shown to a group of selected guests this evening. About 30 of his works mostly landscape paintings were shown at the special preview at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce.100 words
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Article146 1967-12-20 9 SINGAPORE. Dec 12 QF the 314 Colombo Plan training awards Singapore is ottering in the New Year. Indonesia Is interested mainly in port training courses This was indicated today by tlic Indonesian Minister for Manpower. Brig Gen (Dr.i Awaluddin Jamil, when hp stopped briefly here146 words
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Article, Illustration210 1967-12-20 10 BRUNEI TOWN, Dec. 13. 'J'HE Brunei State Financial Officer, Dato John Lee, told the Legislative Council today that if the Brunei dollar was devalued the people would have faced an immediate rise in the cost of living as the State was almost210 words
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133 1967-12-20 10 Kuching, Dec. 13— The Chief Minister, Dato Penghulu Tawi Sli, yesterday asked Council Negri members to wait for an official announcement on the state's general elections to be held next year. He was replying to several questions on the date for the general elections133 words
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266 1967-12-20 10 Singapore Parliament SINGAPORE, Dec. 11. THE Finance Minister, Dr. Goh Keng Swee, said today there would be major developments in Singapore's quest for overseas markets next year. He was replying In Parliament to an adjournment speech by the Member for Bras Basah, Mr.266 words
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Article75 1967-12-20 10 CINGAPORE, Dec. 13. The Singapore Red Cross Society has sent a further consignment of relief goods to the Burma Red Cross Society for distribution to flood victims there. The consignment the third sent consisted of over 18,000 yards of colton material at a cost75 words
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Article28 1967-12-20 10 IPOH, Dec. 13.—The chairman ol the Ipoh branch of the Democratic Action Party Mr Lim Cho Hock has been co-opted into the party’s centra) executive committee28 words
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Article, Illustration171 1967-12-20 10 SINGAPORE, Dec. 13. Prof. Jacqueline Trywhitt, Professor of Urban Design at Harvard University, today described Singapore as the "handsomest city In SouthEast Asia.” She predicted that it would become bigger and greater in the future. Prof. Trywhitt Is here on a month's171 words
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174 1967-12-20 10 I{UALA LUMPUR. Dec. 12. The boys in the Montfort Boys’ Home at Batu Tiga face the prospect of yet another bleak Christmas. The .superintendent, Brother Paul Goh, said today that the Home might have to .••end away as many boys as they could as174 words
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288 1967-12-20 11 GEOFFREY BOLAND - By GEOFFREY BOLAND: Singapore, Dec. 13 QNLY three weeks after a forged share certificate scare new forgeries have come to light, this time concerning Malayan Tobacco scrip to the tune of $78,000. This afternoon the manager of the Stock Exchange of Malaysia and Singapore,288 words
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131 1967-12-20 11 Kuala lumpur, Dec. 13 The AntiCorruption Agency has instituted proceedings against seven senior Government officers in various States of West Malaysia for breaches of disciplinary conduct. Their cases have been referred to the different State and Federal Public Services Commissions for appropriate action, the131 words
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287 1967-12-20 11 YEO TOON JOO - YEO TOON JOO SINGAPORE. Dec. 13. O Fourteen recipients of French Government scholarships are in a quandary. They were provisionally awarded the scholarships in May, and had undergone an accelerated course in French in preparation for their studies in France. But they287 words
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Article57 1967-12-20 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Dec. 13 —Brigadier Unkgu Nasaruddin bin Mohammad leaves here for Britain on Dec 15 where he will attend a year’s course at the Imperial Defence College. in London Brigadier Nasaruddin, 44, a former commander of the Third Malaysian Infantry Brigade, in Sarawak, will be57 words
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298 1967-12-20 11 KUCHING, Dec. 13 'JHE Sarawak State Government has no intention of introducing additional taxes because of a sharp rise in revenue from timber exports. The Chief Minister, Dato Penghulu Tawi Sli, gave this assurance when he presented the Budget for298 words
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109 1967-12-20 11 UA L A LUMPUR, Dec. 13. Tengku Abdul Rahman would like a career diplomat to be Malaysia’s first Ambassador to Moscow. The Prime Minister made his preference known at his weekly Press conference here today. Contrary to news reports. the Tengku said there109 words
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Article71 1967-12-20 11 MALACCA, Dec 12—The Democratic Action Party's rally scheduled for Dec. 16 at Wolferst an Road has been postponed on the advice of the police in view of the present situation caused by the recent disturbances in the North The party’s national chairman. Dr. Chen Man71 words
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264 1967-12-20 12 KUCHING, Dec. 13. WITH the introduction of improved techniques TY in rubber production, the rubber industry could still be a viable one in Sarawak, the Minister for Agriculture and Forestry, Mr. Tajant? Laeng, told Sarawak’s Council Negri yesterday. Replying to Opposition264 words
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Article81 1967-12-20 12 Kuala lumpur. Dec. 13.—A resolution urging the Government to introduce legislation to control prices of “at least 12 essential commodities," will be discussed at the annual delegates conference of the MTt C which begins on Dec. 15. The resolution is from the Malayan Technical81 words
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Article29 1967-12-20 12 SEREMBAN, Dec. 12— MajorGeneral Horsford. 50. now G O.C Northumbrian District in Britain will take over as GOC. 17 Division. Malaya District, here late in 19G829 words
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Article208 1967-12-20 12 SINGAPORE Dec. 12. The band of the Life Guards one of the most celebrated bands In the British Army—will arrive In Singapore on Dec, 15 from London to make a 24-day tour of military units in the Far East. Under the baton of their Director208 words
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87 1967-12-20 12 KUAI.A lUMPUR. Dec. 13 The Cabinet today approved the holding here of tiic third conference of the Regional Coordinating Committee for the Provision of Reading Material in Asia funi Feb. 19 to 21 next year. The committee, formed by UNESCO in 1963. holds a meeting87 words
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289 1967-12-20 12 Malacca, Dec. is.— An appeal to members of school boards and teachers to explain to the people why It was imperative for the Government to raise secondary school fees was made here today by the Political Secretary to the Minister of Education,289 words
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Article46 1967-12-20 12 Goodwill fund now 195,000 PENANG. Dec. 13 With a further collection oi *1.775 by the Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce, the Penang goodwill relief fund has reached *195.732 The latest donations inrlude *l.OOO from the Kwangtung and Tengchow Association, nnd *2OO from Mi Khnw Bun Cheng.46 words
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344 1967-12-20 12 ELIZABETH WONG - By ELIZABETH WONG: Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 13 "THE University of Malaya must develop student 1 counselling services urgently if it is “to prevent an increase in student wastage through morbidity and intellectual inadequacy.” Dr. D. Sarbadhlkary. of the department of psychological medicine of the344 words
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Article25 1967-12-20 12 KUAI A LUMPUR Doc. 13 Twenty-seven public health nurses are attending a two-week course in family planning at the Public Health institute here25 words
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Article22 1967-12-20 12 BATU BAHAT. Dec. 13 -Free chest X-rays will be given at the district hospital here on Dec. 14 and 1522 words
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207 1967-12-20 12 Kuala lunipur. Dec. 13. Tengku Abdul Rahman said today Mr. Lim Kean Slew, the Penang Labour Party leader, would be freed if he was not deeply involved in the recent disturbances on the island The Tengku was answering questions207 words
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Article40 1967-12-20 12 F»ENANC, Dec. 13—The Government has printed 6.000 copies of biK>klets for distribution to pilgrims leaving for Mecca next year The booklets to be issued free contain all information necessary for those making the trip to Mecca40 words
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304 1967-12-20 13 IPOH, Dec. 14. pEHAK is taking steps to do away with deficit budgetting, the Mentri Besar, Dato Ahmad bin Said, told the State Legislative Assembly today when he introduced the State's Supply Bill for next year. “As in previous years, the304 words
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Article21 1967-12-20 13 RAUB Dec. 14—The Minister Jl i.aOour Mr v Manickavti*agam will arrive n<*re tom or row for a two-day visit21 words
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139 1967-12-20 13 KUALA LUMPUR. Dec. 13 —All facilities of the YMCA here are offered to anyone irrespective of race or religion. The general secretary, Mr. Lloyd de Run, stressed this today in his appeal for more lunds for the association's new $OOO,OOO building139 words
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Article189 1967-12-20 13 K U ALA LUMPUR. 1V Dec. 14. The Treasury today announced the issue of a new cash loan of $100 million. The third to be issued this year, Its proceeds will go towards the financing of projects under the First Malaysia Plan. A189 words
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Article77 1967-12-20 13 KUALA LUMPUR, Deo. 14— The Selangor Philharmonic Society will stage three choral concerts to iai.se lunds for three charitable institutions the Se langor Children's Home. Montfort Boys' Home at Butu Ti'/a and the Negri Stmbilan Child ren s Home The concerts will be held at the77 words
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145 1967-12-20 13 VI ItOM, TEBAL. Dec. 14. —An Alliance member of the South Province Wellesley district council. Mr. Seow Hun 800. yesterday criticised the Penang State Planning Office for holding hack plans submitted to it by the council. “The couneil is trying to encourage developers to145 words
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Article, Illustration210 1967-12-20 13 Dec. 14. —The chairman of the Singapore Turf Club, Mr. Runme Shaw, today presented cheques totalling $508,000 to representatives of charitable organisations and national projects. The club’s annual donations were handed out at a ceremony at the Bukit Timah racecourse. The Minister210 words
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Article43 1967-12-20 13 PENANG. Dec. 13—The collection of the annual Muslim fltrah tithes will start here on Dec. 18 The State Islamic Religious Department has already distributed more than 500 authorisation cards to collectors throughout the State About $160(100 was collected last year43 words
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198 1967-12-20 13 Brunei town, Dec. 14. Brunei has told outsiders not to interfere in its affairs, its problems were its own. The “hands off” Brunei declaration is contained in an Istana statement issuedjoday. The statement, signed by Dato Jamil Umar, a palace adviser, and198 words
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84 1967-12-20 13 (SINGAPORE, Dec. 14. The Government is planning to set up a committee to standardise the Chinese translations of street names in Singapore. The different Chinese dialect translations of street names have given rise to some confusion in both public and private correspondence. The committee is84 words
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Article27 1967-12-20 13 SINGAPORE Dec 14—One Hock Seng, 16. a lorry attendant. was killed last night when his lorry collided with a park* ed lorry in Outram Road27 words
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Article, Illustration185 1967-12-20 14 By Albert Ramalingam JESSELTON, Dec. 13. The Filipino Customs agent, Mr. Fernando Faberes, today denied a report in the Manila Times that he was refused permission to open an office here. A columnist In the Manila Times. Maximo V. Sollven, yesterday alleged that185 words
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Article94 1967-12-20 14 UAL A LUMPUR, Dec. 14. Ttje BtafT Side of he Whitley Council has ilnished its study of the Suffian Salaries Commission report, the chairman of the Staff Side. Mr. T Narendran. said today. The staff Side will submit ita recommendations to the Government next week,94 words
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224 1967-12-20 14 CINGAPORE. Dec. 14— Nine national flight engineers of MalaysiaSingapore Airlines tonight received their graduation certificates from the Deputy Prime Minister. Dr. Toh Chin Chye. The presentation ceremony «a» held at the Adelphi Hotel, where the Technical Training Centre apprentices' annual ball224 words
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124 1967-12-20 14 IPOH, Dec 14—A GovB ernment committee Is studying the possibility of digging river beds for tin in the State, the Mentrl Besar. Dato Ahmad bin Said, disclosed in the Perak Legislative Assembly today. An Alliance backbencher. Wan Othman bin Wan Omar, asked124 words
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323 1967-12-20 14 SINGAPORE, Dec. 14. —Socialist Singapore has more millionaires to every 10,000 of the population than neighbouring States governed by rightwing governments. British Journalist, Mr Alex Juscy. said that at a luncheon meeting of the Rotary Club West today, when he323 words
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Article38 1967-12-20 14 KUALA LUMPUR. Dec. 14 Brigadier Ungku Nasiruddin b.n Ungku Mohamed. former Commander of the 3rd. Malaysian Infantry Brigade in Kuching, will leave here tomorrow to attend a one-year course at tne Imperial Defence College. London.38 words
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231 1967-12-20 14 STEPHEN BOEY - By STEPHEN BOEY I POll. Dec. 14.—A broken 1 right leg. received in a crash in Death Valley, California, could not deter Shigeru Yoshida, 25, from continuing his roundthe world trip on a 250c.c. motor-cycle which he described as his “home231 words
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98 1967-12-20 14 PENANG. Dee 13—The churches will participate In the United Christmas carol service sponsored by the Penang Regional Council of Churches at St George’s Church from 8 to 9 15 p.m. on Dec. 16. The Rev. Paul Daniel ol St George’s Church will lead98 words
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Article49 1967-12-20 14 SINGAPORE. Dec. 13 TTic Political Secretary to the Ministry of Culture. Inche Mohammed Ghax.aH bln Ismail, and the Japanese Ambassador here Mr. K Yoshida will attend the second language graduation ceremony (elementary and intermediate Japanese language classes> at the Japan Club In Bukit Tlmah Road on Baturda?49 words
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Article, Illustration189 1967-12-20 14 l/UALA LUMPUR. Dec 14 Miss Hong Kong University 1967, Miss Winifred Yeung, arrived at Bubang airport toclav excited at the prospect of her stay here but rather tired after the flight A second-year Arts student at Hong Kong Ultl versify,189 words
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Article62 1967-12-20 14 I POH, Dec. 13—Nine teenuged schoolgirls will vie for the Teen Princess. 1967 title at a contest organised by the "Y” Youth Club of the Ipob YMCA at the St John Ambulance Hall here on the night of Dec 16 r Proceeds of the show will62 words
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Article38 1967-12-20 14 BUKIT MEKTAJAM. Dec 14 —The Province Wellesley circuit magistrate, Mr K C Vohrah, is going on transfer to Alor Star with effect from Jan. 1 The Alor Star magistrate Sved Hassan JamaluHU will succeed him here.38 words
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248 1967-12-20 15 MAUREEN PETERS - By MAUREEN PETERS: Kuala Lumpur, December, 14 ITALY has decided to import rubber directly from Malaysia instead of buying it through Singapore or London, the leader of a 25-member visiting Italian trade mission said here today. Italy will also be buying increasing quantities248 words
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Article86 1967-12-20 15 Dcs 14.—The pubHetty chief of the PMIP here, Inche Ahmad Shakri, yesterday called on the Government to put all detained PMIP members on trial "Those who are found guilty should be punished, but, those who are being detained without cause should be released.”86 words
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Article42 1967-12-20 15 SINGAPORE. Dec. 14—More congratulatory messages have been received by President Yusof on his recent election to a third presidential term The latest are from President Tito of Yugoslavia. King Faisal of Saudi Arabia and the Sultan of Selangor.42 words
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Article36 1967-12-20 15 PARIT BUNTAR Dec 14— The OCPD. Krian Asst. Supt. E A Fernandez, has left the di.stric. on tiansfer to Kuala Lumpur. Until his successor arrives. Senior Inspector John Choo will be acting OCPD36 words
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Article31 1967-12-20 15 TELUK ANSON. Dec 14—A boy. Lee Sai Hang, aged one and a half years, was drowned whru he fell into a pond near his home oil Immigrant Road here.31 words
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175 1967-12-20 15 BRUNEI’S $117M STERLING LOSS: DATO LEE N0T TO BE BLAMED’ DRUNEI TOWN. Dec. 14. Brunei’s acting Mentri Besar, Pato Pengiran Yusof, today defended the State Financial Officer, Dato John Lee. in the Legislative Coun cil against criticisms by councillors who also demanded his resignation. The councillors held Dato I*e responsible175 words
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99 1967-12-20 15 |/OTA BHARU. Dec 14. Government quarters were being allocated to non-government oflicers while many Government officers were renting private houses, the Kelantan branch of the Technical Services t'nion charged here today. The branch secretary, Inche Mohamed bin Ismail, accused the State Government of discrimination99 words
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Article185 1967-12-20 15 ALOR STAR, Dec. 14. JWO cases of arson were reported in Jitra and Alor Star in the past 48 hours. A police spokesman today said that villagers helped to put out the fires. The damage has not beer* ascertained. All-out efforts are being made to185 words
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141 1967-12-20 15 CING AFORE, Dec. 14 J The Minister for Law and National Development, Mr. E.W. Barker, said today that Singapore’s redevelopment programme provided plenty of scope for the architectural profession to exercise its expertise and initiative in helping to design a city with a new*141 words
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169 1967-12-20 15 ITU ALA LUMPUR, Dec. 14—A man with burns on his hands has been sent by the police for a medical check to determine whether they were caused by acid. A police source connected with the investigation of the acid assault on169 words
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Article46 1967-12-20 15 KUALA LUMPUR Dec 14 A mortar shell, bylieted to be a war relic, was found in Harun Estate, off the 4th mile Jalan Kampong Java in Klang this morning. An Army bomb disposal unit here has been asked to dispose of the bomb46 words
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Article27 1967-12-20 15 RAUB. Dec. 14—A mobile Xray team will give free chest examinations to the public at the District Hospital here for three days beginning on Monday.27 words
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Article316 1967-12-20 16 COMMUNAL POLITICS IS OUT, MTUC LEADER TELLS ANNUAL CONFERENCE KUALA LUMPUR. Dec. 15. THE Malaysian Trades Union Congress will not get itself involved in the sort of communal politics that is being hawked around the country, its president, Mr. Yeoh Teck Chye, said today. He told316 words
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Article26 1967-12-20 16 KUALA LUMPUR. Dec. 15— Mr. Kamal Al-Hmound. Jordan's Ambassador to India, has also been appointed non-resi-dent ambassador to Malaysia, it was announced in Amman,26 words
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Article, Illustration156 1967-12-20 16 Kuala lumpur, Dec. 15—The Belangor division of the Labour Part today accused the Government of allowing the police to go on a “a rampage” to crush all forms of protest since disturbances breke out in Penang three weeks ago. Its chairman, Dr. M.156 words
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Article, Illustration287 1967-12-20 16 ‘NO DISCRIMINATION’ PLEDGE BY KHIR SUNGEI PATANI, Dec. 15. THE Central Government will review the 1 question of school fees when the economic position of the country improves or if the Government succeeds in finding new sources of income. This assurance was given287 words
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153 1967-12-20 16 President’s yes’ to Currency Act changes CINGAPORE. Dec 15—The President, Inche Yusof bin Ishak. has assented to the changes in the Currency Act necessitated by devaluation of the old dollar, Under amendments published today, the word* “up to their face value" in Section 14 ot the Currency Act have been153 words
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172 1967-12-20 16 I/UALA LUMPUR, Dec. 15. -The educational system in the country can be said to be effective and productive only when every child is able to express himself freely and fully, the Director of Teacher Training. Mr. Chang Min Kee. said yesterday. Mr. Chring172 words
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Article32 1967-12-20 16 NIBONO TEBAL. Doc. 15 The South Province Welle.slv District Council yesterday improved Its uw;B budget growing surplus of $1,452 with estimated revenue of $349,770 against estimated expenditure of $348 327.32 words
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Article40 1967-12-20 16 KUALA LUMPUR. Dec 14— The Minister ot Health. Inche Bahuman bin Satnsudin. will open the inaugural meeting of the Pharmaceutical Society of Malaysia at the conference ronai of the Federal Pharmaceutical Laboratories and Store. Petull'ig Jaya, on Saturday.40 words
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404 1967-12-20 17 JESSELTON, Doc. 17 'J’HE Sabah Chief Minister, Tun Mustapha bin Datu Harun, said here today that until the United Pasokmomugun Kadazan Organisation congress made a final decision about the dissolution of the party he was unable to make any comments. However, he has404 words
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Article69 1967-12-20 17 HERKMHAN. Dec. 14— A 17-year-old housewife. Rajumnl, st-reemed when she snv i man running out of her in Raiiang R.*ad here this morning. She later discovered $2OO missing bom her cupboard. She told tiie police that her lront door was not locked. “I was in the69 words
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Article33 1967-12-20 17 KUALA LUMPUR. Dec. 17 The Peimanent Secretary to the Ministry of Transport, Raja Azam bin Raja Kamarul/anian, left here for Bangkok today to finalise an air agreement, between Malaysia and Thailand33 words
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186 1967-12-20 17 SINGAPORE. Dec. 15—The confidential secretary in the Singapore High Commission in London is a Malaysian, the Foreign Minister, Mr. S. Kajaratnaas. disclosed in Parliament today. She had had “long connection with Singapore,” and he did not think she would do anything186 words
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127 1967-12-20 17 IPOH. Dec. 16—More money Is to be set aside for civic* courses in Perak next year and it is hoped that tins would help in netting more people to respect the national anthem, especially in cinemas. The Mentri Bexar. Dato Ahmad bin Said,127 words
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Article49 1967-12-20 17 KUALA LUMPUR. Dec 15 The Minister of Education has permitted the Malaysia Hindu Kangam to conduct a national Hindu religious knowledge examination annually Those interested in t::k:np the examination are to write to the president of the Malaysia Hindu Sangam, No. 7 Jalnn Gasing. Peeling Jaya49 words
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320 1967-12-20 17 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 15. WORLD-WIDE campaign to attract foreign manufacturers to join local industrialists to produce component parts for the recently-established motor vehicle assembly industry is to be launched by the Government. This was announced today by the Minister of Commerce and320 words
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Article144 1967-12-20 17 OINGAPORE, Dec. 14.— Children here and In Malaysia up to the age of thirteen are being invited by the German short wave broadcasting station, Duetsche Welle, to take part in a painting and drawing competition. The first prize will be a free return air trip to144 words
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MALAYAN SHARE MARKET REVIEW
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2170 1967-12-20 18 From Our Market Correspondent TURNOVER contracted still further on the Stock Exchange last week falling to 4,627,£00 units of stocks and shares done through the two trading rooms, valued at $8,316,728, compared with 5,126,000 units in the previous trading period. Turnover is definitely not2,170 words
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Article60 1967-12-20 18 JOHORE BAHRU. Dec 17. Th# Johore Government had been urged ip open up a port at Rukop, on the southwestern tip of Johore, to faster greater direct ifade dealings with the Indonesian port of Tanjong Dalai Incite Abdullah Sudin, member for Pontian Dalam, told the Assembly60 words
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Article49 1967-12-20 18 KUALA LUMPUR. Dec 17Professor Arnold Toynbee, the eminent historian, will deliver a talk on the "Future of Mankind" in Lecture Theahe “A" of the Arts Faculty on Thursday night. The lecture will be chaired by the Vice-Chancellor, Dr. J H. E Orifflths. The public are invited.49 words
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Article82 1967-12-20 18 'I'HE Aaaaaiattan af Banks ,n Malay--1 ala made these change* In its rates to merchants yesterday tall rates to (lOOi: United Stataa: Buying TT 32 13/16. airmail Ol) 32 15/16, 90 d/at. 35 7/16 credit bills, 33} trade bill*. Canada: Buying TT 351. airmail Ol> 35], 90 d/st.82 words
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Article67 1967-12-20 18 Dec. 11. Dec. It. Dec. 13. Dec. 14. Dec. 13. Dec. 18. Industrial*: 124.13 123.75 123.47 123 41 122 91 122.43 Properties; 139.19 138.53 138 21 138.04 137 47 136 89 Minings; 82 44 82.13 82.13 82 36 82.36 82 49 i S rubber*; 102.68 102 6867 words
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Article21 1967-12-20 18 Current Date Total for Total for payment payable the year previous year Pnrlt Perak 20% Jan 8 20% nil21 words
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394 1967-12-20 18 THERE was little basic change in the early part of the week but latterly steadier conditions were seen state H.C.B. Co. Ltd. in their current Rubber Market usrvey. The main Influences came from overseas, principally from the performance of the London Market, but egged394 words
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Article23 1967-12-20 18 Dec. 15. RIBBER PRICE: 4!)} cents (up half a cent). TIN PRICE: $583.25 (unchanged). Estimated offering 185 tons (down 15 tons).23 words
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Article50 1967-12-20 18 (Manager*’ Price*) First Malayan 2.40 2.49 Second Malaya.i 1.73 1.82 Third Malayan 1.09 1.18 Tha Commerce Ind. .89 .98 *d The Saving Fund... 1.41 1.50 Mai. Invest. Fund 1.05 1.15 First Hong Kong... .78 .83* Second Houg Kong .54 .5.6 xd* Sterling Commodity 4/3 4/10 (•Hon< Kong currency)50 words
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Article37 1967-12-20 18 ON the free exchange market In Honf Kong yesterday the US. Oetlar was quoted at 6 10 for T.T. and 8.08 for eash. Sterling was quoted at 14.46 and an* tael *1 gald at 2051.37 words
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382 1967-12-20 19 SINGAPORE, Dec. 15 'pHE Deputy Prime Minister, Dr. Toh Chin Chye, last night cautioned the staff of Ma-iaysia-Singapore Airlines—particularly the engineers—that unless they improved their skills the airline would “shrivel up” in the face of fierce international competition. This was because382 words
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Article29 1967-12-20 19 PANTAI REM1S. Dec. 15— The inshore fishermen here will entertain Panekor fishermen to lunch on Dec. 17 a return gesture for an earlier lunch from them recently.29 words
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95 1967-12-20 19 f/’UALA LUMPUR, Dec. 15 A—The Royal Malaysian Air Force will fly food parcels to servicemen In East Malaysia from their families. relatives and friends for the coming Harl Raya and New Year. The food should be dry and should last at least95 words
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204 1967-12-20 19 RAMANI RETIRING SOON BECA USE OF ILL HEAL TH If UAL A LUMPUR, Dec. 14. —Malaysia’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Mr. R. Ramanl, 66, Is retiring from service due to 111 health. Last night he gave a farewell reception at the UN headquarters in New York, which was204 words
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317 1967-12-20 19 IPOH. Dec. 15 A N Opposition call to the State Government to make representations to the Central Government to put off the Increase in school fees next year was made in the Perak State Legislative Assembly here today. Dato Chan317 words
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292 1967-12-20 19 K- LUMPUR. Dae. 15 'THE “carecr-orlentated educational system” of A the University of Malaya was criticised today by the president of the University Students’ Union. Mr. Raj Kumar. In a paper he delivered at the closing session of the Seminar on292 words
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93 1967-12-20 19 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 15 Four senior officers of the Ministry of Defence left for further training overseas this morning. They are former Commander to the Third Malaysian Infantry Brigade in Sarawak, Brigadier Ung- ku Nasaruddln bln Moha med. Major Nik Fakaruddln, Major Isa bln93 words
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Article56 1967-12-20 19 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 16— The Apex Club here is offering bursaries to the value of $135 a year to students In secondary schools here. Applications giving academic records should be submitted through the principal of ihe school to the president of the Apex Club,, Mr. P.56 words
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Article42 1967-12-20 19 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 15.— Mr Paul Chu, the director of the I.L.O.’s Asian seminar on “The teaching of the I.L.O and Its work”, will entertain participants to a cocktail party at the Dewan Tunku Abdul Rahman here on Dec. 20.42 words
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Article46 1967-12-20 19 KULIM. Dec. 14 Forty woii.cn ot ...e adult education class he if. will plant sweet potatoe* c.n jne acre ol land under tne “gotong royong'' system The money collected from the harvest will go to the adult edi cation class fund46 words
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Article35 1967-12-20 19 S’ pore constitution SINGAPORE, Dec. 15.—The draft of Singapore’s new constitution is ready and will soon be circulated to all Ministers and Ministries for study, the Law Minister, Mr E. W. Barker, told Parliament today.35 words
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216 1967-12-20 20 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 16. IN a game that turned into a hard forward 1 struggle RAF Singapore beat Selangor Club by one try (3 points) to nil on the Padang here today. For all of the “Dog’s* tireless efforts and stout defence this216 words
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Article, Illustration1391 1967-12-20 20 BANGKOK, Dec. 16.— 11 Amidst the royal pageantry of today s closing ceremony of the Fourth Seap Games, no team marched more proudly than Singapore, no competitor except the King of Thailand and his daughter Princess Uboiratana got more1,391 words
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Article17 1967-12-20 20 SINGAPORE. Dec. 18. The FARELF Cup billiards tournament starts tonight at the YMCA at 7.3017 words