The Straits Budget, 7 February 1968
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Title Section40 1968-02-07 1 The Straits Budget THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES MALAYSIA'S NATIONAL NEWSPAPER REGISTERED AT THE G.P.O. UJC, AS A NEWSPAPER SERIES 799. KUALA LUMPUR, FEBRUARY 7, 1968. Price 40 Cents (Malaya) or 1 Shilling KDN 8119 MC (P) 0035.40 words
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347 1968-02-07 2 A.D. 1968 - A.D. 1968 Knantan PARENT aet out In his 1 first letter (S.T. Jan. 20) to blame the N.U.T. for the poor L.C.E. results. In his second, he has quoted paragraphs of my letter (B.T. Jan. 24) to hammer home his point but the347 words
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261 1968-02-07 2 VISITOR - VISITOR Johore Bahru VISIT to a relative in Parit Haji Yusof, Benut, recently gave me second thoughts about Malaysia being prosperous. Driving along the Tampok Parit Betak road was hell. This four-mile road was no better than an estate road 40 years261 words
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Article54 1968-02-07 2 8.0. 5 - 8.0.5. Subang A T last someone has brought up the matter about the darkness along the Airport road in Subang (S.T. Jan 20) A few lights at the airport roundabout which can be switched off after the last plane leaves will ensure some safety for everybody the a’rport54 words
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Article136 1968-02-07 2 PARENT - PARENT Klang THE Minister of Edu--8 cation is to be congratulated for announcing the generous concessions he has promised on school fees for parents who are poor or who have many school-going children. I have six children attending school and I am unemployed The headmaster of the136 words
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192 1968-02-07 2 THAI - Better Thailand Mala y sia air links THAI Penang (TOR mutual benefit 1 should attempts be made to allow an airline of one country to pick up passengers In another, and rice versa? Malaysia allows Thai airlines operate their services to Penang and Kuala Lumpur; Thailand should reciprocate by allowing192 words
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283 1968-02-07 2 TOURISM - TOURISM Tanah Rata THE public holiday golf 1 course at Cameron Highlands has been the main amenity in the district and nearly all the revenue in ground fees comes from the visiting golfers. The Increased fees for visitors of $5 a day. $25 a283 words
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105 1968-02-07 2 ALFRED H.K. WONG - ALFRED H.K. WONG Singapore THE electric guitar Is becoming a social menace. The group active in my particular area play at such volume that even the hum of the overloaded amplifier can be heard a mde away If no specific powers exist to end105 words
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Article109 1968-02-07 2 LION - LION Singapore THIS year, the Adult Education Board Secondary and Pre-U classes start at 0.50 p.m. and end at 10 pma., as com pared to 6.40 and 10.10 p.m. In the past. This Is a reduction of 20 minutes teaching per day or about 7 hours, per month.109 words
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Article58 1968-02-07 2 CONSUMED - CONSUMED Jelempak. Perils Electricity users in Jelempak, Perils suffer a special disability —the current flow dips and rises and plays hob with all electrical apparatus. most especially TV sets Then, when the current finally goes off—even the NEB's own transformer cannot stand the fluctuation the restoration Is made58 words
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Article68 1968-02-07 2 E. HO - E. HO Kuantan THE incomparable peace M and quiet enjoyed by Kuantan and similar small towns has lately been shattered by one outrageous crime after another. While police activity has stepped up In the cities, criminals have been attracted to the smaller towns for easy pickings. They have68 words
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Article732 1968-02-07 3 Straits Times. January 29 Budget debates In Malay.‘•ia’s Parliament have become i*vei the years le.vs an octasion for discussing the principle:: of (he new estimates of expenditure and revenue than an opportunity for u broad survey of national )>eluy. The balance is rarely restored by the subsequentStraits Times. January 29 - 732 words
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Article324 1968-02-07 3 —Straits Times. January 29 The teacher education conference recently concluded in Singapore was laudable in its conception, and the terms of refetence set out by the Education Minister. Mr. Ong Pang Boon, were well thought cut. How much practical good will come out of it, however, depends on—Straits Times. January 29 - 324 words
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Article160 1968-02-07 3 —Straits Times. January 29 The Congress of Malay Language and Culture in Singapore has had the happy thought of organising a Malay culture festival and using part ot the proceeds to finance a cultural delegation to Indonesia. Relations with Jakarta, after the confrontation. are all 100 often though*—Straits Times. January 29 - 160 words
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Article362 1968-02-07 3 —Straits Tlines. January 30 A three-day visit to Singapore by an Australian labour Party delegation provides a very welcome opportunity for discussions on a wide range oi subjects of immediate interest to both countries. Defence, of course, will be foremost among these, but the accelerated British pullcut threatens—Straits Tlines. January 30 - 362 words
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Article149 1968-02-07 3 —Straits Times-. January 30 Alliance jubilation over the outcome of the Baling Barat State Assembly by-election in Kedah is understandable enough. Kedah is the state to which the Pan-Malayan Islamic Party has given most attention in its endeavour to extend its political influence outside Kelantan. On the evidence of—Straits Times-. January 30 - 149 words
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Article422 1968-02-07 3 —Straits Times, January 31 There seems to be a belief that the fall in the percentage of passes in last year's L.C.E. examination is the result of a decline in educational standards and that this decline is due to automaticpromotion, introduced in prim ary schools in 1961—Straits Times, January 31 - 422 words
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Article145 1968-02-07 3 Straits Times, January 31 It happens year after year. A firecracker is carelessly thrown and hundreds ol people lose their homes and their property. Calamity has struck early this year. On the eve of a festival that will last 15 days, two squatter settlements in Kuala Lumpur have goneStraits Times, January 31 - 145 words
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Article327 1968-02-07 4 —Straits Times. February 1 Singapore’s network of trade relations with the East European countries has been expanding steadily ever since Mr. Lee Kuan Yew paid them a visit in IMS at the hand of a delegation including the Foreign Minirter end the Minister for Culture and Social Affairs.—Straits Times. February 1 - 327 words
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Article181 1968-02-07 4 —Straits Timas, February 1 Indonesia's acting President, Gen. Suharto, is discovering that the removal of active opponents of his regime and the creation of a cadre of loyal supporters are two different operations. The Communists and the left-wing nationalists who feel nostalgia for the Soekaroo days have long—Straits Timas, February 1 - 181 words
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Article677 1968-02-07 4 —Straits Times. February 2 In the light of what is happening in various parts of the country the Indian Prime Minister’s warning that the Government will “deal firmly” with trouble-makers could not be more appropriate. Yet such warnings have been heard before, without any noticeable restraint on—Straits Times. February 2 - 677 words
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Article130 1968-02-07 4 Straits Times, February 2 Next week. Parliament will receive the report of a Colombo Plan consultant, Mi A. N. Ambo, on a social insurance scheme to replace the Workmen’s Compensation Or- dinance, 1952, and to increase the benefits and axtend the coverage provided by that Ordinance. Such aStraits Times, February 2 - 130 words
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Article376 1968-02-07 4 —Straits Times, February 3 The controversy over the revised landing fees nf Singapore Airport has left the Government and the aircraft operators sticking to their respective positions. Owners of light aircraft of a little over 5,000 ibs are now obliged to pay $75 as compared to $l5 or—Straits Times, February 3 - 376 words
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Article198 1968-02-07 4 —Strait* Times. February 3 There are not many people who would insist on a complete prohibition of crackers. Yet the cost this year in injuries and loss of property, particularly in Singapore, has been staggering and reinforces the case for stricter supervision. Three major fires on New Year’s—Strait* Times. February 3 - 198 words
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Article233 1968-02-07 4 —Straits Times, February 5. It is nine years since the Malayan Library Group published a memorandum urging the creation of a national library and public library services to be run by the government There had been no official comment on the proposal, but press reports brought from the—Straits Times, February 5. - 233 words
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Article, Illustration1959 1968-02-07 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 26 'j'HE Minister of Education, Inche Mohamed Khir Johari, today released facts and figures in the Dewan Ra'ayat to rebut Dr. Tan Chee Khoon’s charge that he had •’fiddled"1,959 words
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132 1968-02-07 6 SINGAPORE. Jan. 26 Every cittern will have a part to play la the aew al tea ties Mhvt«| the British military withdrawal. laehe Othmaa Wok. Minister for Social Affaire, said here tonight This aew siteatten. be said, wee Id bring aew132 words
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Article56 1968-02-07 6 81NOAPORE, Jan. 26— HumeIndustries have won a new international tender to supply $200,000 worth of asbestos pipes and cast-iron fittings for s giant water project in Hong Kc»ng. The contract 1s for two miles of tin. to lgin. asbestos pipes which will be installed In56 words
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Article58 1968-02-07 6 KUALA LUMPUR. Jan. 2«-The Minister of Finance, Tun Tan Slew Sin told the Dewan Ra’ayat today that a report on revision of electoral constituencies by the Sections Commission would be completed as soon as possible. He was replying to Mr. C. V. Devan Nalr (DAP-Bungsar) on58 words
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Article50 1968-02-07 6 LUMUT, Jan 2«-The Sitlawan division of the Alliance Party has urged the Perak Government to build either a landing stage or a jetty at Telok Muroh on the mainland near here to facilitate the quicker transportation of fish from Pangkor Island for distribution to inland areas.50 words
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Article, Illustration885 1968-02-07 6 Ministers reply to Budget debate ‘Malaysian one of world’s strongest’ KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 2 THE Malaysian dollar is one of the world’s strongest currencies backed by gold and foreign exchange reserves amounting to almost three times its value, the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Lim Swee Aun, told the885 words
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219 1968-02-07 6 PENANG, Jan. 26 THE working committee A appointed to advise the Government on the steps necessary to establish a university college in Penang has already completed its work the Minister of Education, Inche Mohamed Khir Joharl, said here today. Inche Khir, who219 words
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73 1968-02-07 6 A LOR STAR, Feb. 2. Tengkn Abdul Rahman today paid tribute to the Thai Government for their fair treatment towards Muslims in Thailand. “In return for tbit gesture, the Malaysian Got- ernment has pledged io help the Thai community in whatever way possible,” Tengku73 words
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Article, Illustration364 1968-02-07 7 R. CHANDRA - MAINTAINING THE DEFENCE SCREEN. Enough radar men in S’pore, says expert By R. CHANDRA* SINGAPORE, Jon. 26. CINGAPORE can "scramble" enough local people to fill w the "lower echelon jobs" of all the radar networks in the island in just one year, according to an expert here today. Mr. Kenneth364 words
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313 1968-02-07 7 CINGAPORE has the facilities, amenities and J services which can ultimately play an active part in the development of mineral resources in this part of the world. This view was expressed today by Mr. Eugene Larson leader of a 17-man United States mineral resources313 words
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224 1968-02-07 7 SINGAPORE, Jan. 28—The grand chess master of Yugoslavia Mr. Svetozar Gligorlc, is due here early next month to give an exhibition. He will play simultaneously against 30 local players at the Singapore Polytechnic hall at 7 p.m. on Feb. 5. Mr. Gligorlc, one of224 words
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Article, Illustration1405 1968-02-07 8 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 28 TENGKU Abdul Rahman in a heart-to-heart talk tonight with Malaysian Chinese on the occasion of Chinese New Year called on them to resolve to make Malaysia a place “fit for1,405 words
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Article62 1968-02-07 8 SINGAPORE, Jan M-A senior trade official here Mr, Yip Weng Kee, will lea/e for Geneva on Feb. 2 for an l|-inonth traincourse at the International Trade Centre, Ur. Yip assistant director of the trad- division of the Finance Ministry h a been awarded a United Nations62 words
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Article25 1968-02-07 8 SUNG El PATANI. Jan 30eyed Zahir son of Syed Osman laid, District Officer. Kuala Muds, left today for Perth to study accountancy.25 words
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67 1968-02-07 8 SINGAPORE. Jan. 20 —Singapore will host a high-level education conference from Feb 6 to 9. Seven Ministers of Education from Indonesia. Laos. Malaysia, the Philippines. Singapore. Thailand and Vietnam-all member; of the South-Cast Asian Ministers of Education Council—will participate in the ministerial conference. The ministerial67 words
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Article, Illustration314 1968-02-07 9 KUCHING, Jan. 28. ]yjALAYSIA, and in particular Sarawak, is a heaven on earth for all, including the Chinese who offer their undivided loyalty to the nation, the Governor, Tun Abang Haii Openg, said today. In a Chinese New Year message, he said314 words
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Article73 1968-02-07 9 CUNGEI PATANI, Jan. 29 —Tun Abdul Razak yesterday answered an “5.0.8,” from the D.D. of Kuala Muda, Syed Osman, with a grant of $30,000. Soon after the Deputy Premier’s plane touched down at Mata Kuching airport for his visit to Baling, Syed Osman appealed for aid73 words
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143 1968-02-07 9 ITI!ALA LUMPUR, Jan. 29.—A Unesco hydrological expert is here to discuss with the Government the possibility of •ending Malaysians to the United States and New Zealand to be trained as hydrologists. He is Dr. Antoni Podneiainaki (above), field representative of Unesco for143 words
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Article83 1968-02-07 9 JOHORE BAHRU. Jan 36 The Tengku Makhota of Johore today expressed the need for children to be given proper religious guidance so that they could appreciate the values of right and wrong and not be easily led astray. He was speaking at the opening of a83 words
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285 1968-02-07 9 Kuala lumpur, Jan. 29.—The MCA publicity director, Mr. Joseph Slow Loong Hin, said today that there was an Immediate need to reintroduce the Standard Six government examination abolished in 1965 —so pupils could be “filtered” before reaching the Lower Certificate285 words
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Article62 1968-02-07 9 PENANG, Jan. 29-Stars from Radio Malaysia will make personal appearances at a variety show to be staged by the Penang State Poopy Day Appeal Committee at the Chinese Girls’ High School on Feb 17. Tickets priced at $2 and tl. are available at the State Secretariat.62 words
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345 1968-02-07 9 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 29. THE Minister of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Lim Swee Aun, said today Malaysia would support all measures to stabilise prices of primary commodities proposed at the Unctad conference starting in New Delhi on Feb. 1. In345 words
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189 1968-02-07 9 Brunei town. Jan. 30, It is full marks for Malaysian and Brunei immigrants who have so far settled in Canada. Reason: They are so popular because they are easily adaptable. This is the opinion of Mr. Robert Wales, head of the Canadian Immigration189 words
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Article67 1968-02-07 9 IPOH, Jan. 26—The president of the PPP. Mr. D R. Seenlvasagam. said today that tba inaugural meeting of the party’s Selangor state branch will be held at 105 A Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, on Feb. 10. He said the party will contest the67 words
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Article33 1968-02-07 9 SINGAPORE. Jan 29—The P Si O liner Chitral will arrive here from Hong Kong on Feb. 1 on its way to Britain. The 14.000-ton liner will be here for two d*>s.33 words
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Article64 1968-02-07 9 PENANG. Jan. 30-Dato Eusope Abdoolcater has been elected chairman of the Penang Bar Committee and Miss Ong Cheng See secretary The other members of the committee are. Mr. I K. Cheah, Mr. S. Thlllal«uthu, Mr. David Choong and r. Lee Saik Kee. Dato Abdoolcader was also appointed64 words
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Article, Illustration285 1968-02-07 10 SINGAPORE, Jan. 29. r rHE Defence Minister, Mr. Lim Kim San. today announced the setting-up of a Singapore Defence Fund to help build up defence forces for the island’s secui ity. He made the announcement when he received the first cheque for285 words
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196 1968-02-07 10 PENANG. Jan. 30. r The City Council was only implementing a decision made by the Socialist Front when it decided that the LCE should be the minimum qualification for drivers and conductors in the City Transport Department. The decision was made at a196 words
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Article51 1968-02-07 10 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 30— The head of the Department of History in the University of Malaya Professor Wang Gung-wu, will deliver the Malaysian branch of the Royal Asiatic Society’s annual lecture “The First Three Rulers of Malacca” at the Arts Lecture Theatre “A” at 8 p.m. on Feb.51 words
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144 1968-02-07 10 SINGAPORE, Jan. 28. t Singapore has been picked as the venue for a big conence on regional economic planning involving nations in South-East Asia. The three-day conference, to be held here from May 13, will be attended by about 70 delegates144 words
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Article, Illustration427 1968-02-07 10 KUALA LUMPUR. Jan. 30. TENGKU Ahmad bin Tengku Yahaya, 38. 1 has become the first Malaysian sales director of Dunlop Malayan Industries Ltd. He takes over from Mr.R. C. Woodward, who has left the country after 17 years. Tenaku Ahmad, a nephew of427 words
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Article48 1968-02-07 10 PENANG, Jan. 29—The PanMalaysian Sepak Raga Association plans to celebrate the birthday of its president, Inche Mohamed Khir Johari, with a big party in Penang on Feb. 10. The party will be organised by the Penang branch of the association Inche Khir was 45 today48 words
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Article54 1968-02-07 10 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 30— “A” Company of the 6th Bn.. Royal Malay Regiment took over guard duties at the Istana Negara from the Bth Bn. at a simple changing-of-guards ceremony at the palace grounds here yesterday. The 6th Bn. was on dutv at the Istana54 words
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364 1968-02-07 11 SINGAPORE. Jan. 30 AUSTRALIA’S Opposition leader, Mr. Gough Whitlam, today paid high tribute to Singapore’s “dedication and efficiency” in organising her army. After a three-hour tour of the new Singapore Armed Forces Training Institute at Pasir Laba, Mr. Whitlam commented: “As with everything in Singapore364 words
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121 1968-02-07 11 PERLIS OUT OF THE RED SOON SAYS MENTRI I/ANGAR. Jan. 30—The Mentri Besar, Tan Sri Sheikh Ahmad, today predicted that Perils would be able to stand on her own feet when her vast industrial and economic projects were completed in a few years’ time. "We would not be having a121 words
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Article, Illustration250 1968-02-07 11 Kuala lumpur, Jan. 30.—Countries in the oil-rich Arabian Gulf area are looking to Singapore and Malaysia, among other territories in the Far East, for a ooost in trade and investment opportunities. The executive manager of Gulf Trade Services of Bahrain, Mr. Kamal250 words
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256 1968-02-07 11 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 28. lOO MCA leaders will meet in Parliament House on Feb. 8 to study the Chinese university question. Among those attending are Cabinet Ministers. Senators. MPs, State Assemblymen, branch chairmen and Central Working Commit- tee members. The256 words
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Article31 1968-02-07 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Jan. 28— The Deputy Prime Minister Tun Abdul Razak, will open the regional development seminar at the Dewan Tengku Abdul Rahman at 10.30 a.m. on Feb. 5.31 words
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Article104 1968-02-07 11 ITCALA LUMPUR, Jan. 28.—The Minister of Education, Inche Mohamed Khir Johari, said tonight American graduates coming to Malaysia this year on Fulbright scholarships would be given the oppertunity to familiarise themselves with Malaysian life. Inche Khir was speaking at the anniversary celebration of the exchange104 words
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Article160 1968-02-07 11 Kuala lumpur, Jan. 29. —Tun Abdu) Razak today spoke of the need for the Malaysian Armed Forces to be re-organised and re-equipped with modern weapons. With the accelerated British withdrawal, it was imperative that Malaysia should shoulder greater responsibilities, he said. The Deputy Prime Minister160 words
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Article50 1968-02-07 11 PENANO, Jan. 30—The Balik Pulau branch of the PMIP has elected Inche Zain bin Salleh its branch president with Haji Mohamed Zain bin Haji Mohomed Isa as vice-president. Ustaz Mohamed Zain bin Haji Awang was elected secretary and publicity officer with Inche Sa’aa binHassan, asst, secretary, tary.50 words
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Article, Illustration347 1968-02-07 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 31. 'J’ENGKU Abdul Rahman today called on long-standing Umno members to stop squabbling over selection of candidates for the coming general election. In an Interview inaugurating the first Romanised issue of Merdeka, the Umno’s official347 words
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115 1968-02-07 12 Kuala lumpub. Jam. 21.—The Prime Minister, Tengku Abdul Rahman, has received an invitation to pay a State visit to Indonesia. The Principal Assistant Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Inche Zalnal Abidin bln Snlong, said this today when asked to confirm115 words
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104 1968-02-07 12 CEREMBAN, Jan. 30— J The secretary of the Seremban branch of the DAP, Mr. Chin Chan Sung, today criticised the Alliance for running an MCA youth centre In a school building at Llnggi, 20 miles from here. In a signed statement issued today104 words
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Article91 1968-02-07 12 Reuter. CYDNEY, Jan. 30 —Work J on a highway Unking Malaysia and Iran should be completed within 10 years, Mr. Robert Swain, president of the International Road Federation, said today. He Is here with 700 other delegates to attend the Pacific regional meeting of theReuter. - 91 words
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429 1968-02-07 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 29. THE rubber industry is far behind smaller industries in working conditions and wage scales, Mr. P.P. Narayanan, secretarygeneral of the National Union of Plantation Workers said today. He was making his final submission before the Industrial Court. He429 words
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192 1968-02-07 12 If U A L A LUMPUR. Jan. Sl.—The Indo nesian Navy is willing to train Malaysians at the Naval Staff College In Jakarta, the commandant of the college, ViceAdmiral K. Djelani, said here today. He was speaking to reporters when he arrived here192 words
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Article57 1968-02-07 12 PENANG, Jan. 31—The general manager of the Penang Port Commission, Inche Ismail bin Ngah Marauki, has been elected preside of its co-operative society. Inche Osman Merlcan bin Ahmad Merican. secretary of the commission if vice-president, and other officials are chairman, Mr. B.V. Ponniah; secretary, lir. 00l57 words
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387 1968-02-07 13 JPOH, Jan. 97. Tapioca appears to be coming into its own again as a major industry in Perak. Several new mills manufacturing tapioca flour and other flour byproducts, including animal feed,387 words
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160 1968-02-07 13 IfULIM, Jan. 31. Compulsory vot Ing should be intro duced in Malaysia. Kedah's new Sena tor, Mr. K. R. Somasundram, said here yesterday. “Many cHisens do not realise the importance of election." he said at a tea party given by the Padang Serai branch160 words
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Article149 1968-02-07 13 Kuala lumpur, Jan. 30.—The Kuala Lumpur Rotary Club is offering: a 12-month technical train ing award at overseas training institutions for Malaysian citizens between the ages of 21 and 35. The award covers travel, educational and living expenses as well as full-time technical training of149 words
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Article34 1968-02-07 13 KUALA LUMPUR. Jan. 31 The Malaysian branch of the Royal Asiatic Society will hold its annual meeting in the Department of History, University of Melava, ar 11 46 a.m. on Feb 11.34 words
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351 1968-02-07 13 KOTA BHARU, Jan. 31. AFTER attending to the problems of Malaysian students in Ireland for about 12 years, an Irish schoolmaster is now here tackling some of the social problems faced by poorer pupils. He is Mr. Ray Hall. 45. a351 words
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122 1968-02-07 13 K UALA LUMPUR, Jan. 29 Fifty staff and cadet officers from the Indonesian Naval College will arrive here on Jan. 31 for a four-day visit to JLfal a yajo The party which will be led by Vice-Admiral K. Djelani. will pay a ocuiteay122 words
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Article, Illustration199 1968-02-07 13 Kuala lumpur, Jan. 31.—The chairman of the Securicor group of companies in London, Malaysia, and Singapore, Sir Philip Margetson, will arrive here on Feb. 2 for a 12-day visit to Malaysia While here, he wiU hold discussions with senior executives and top officials199 words
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Article30 1968-02-07 13 SITIWAN, Jan. 31—Nineteen more adult education classes in Malay have been set up here to cope with the increasing demand for them, bringing the total to 52 classes30 words
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Article, Illustration522 1968-02-07 14 CHCONG YtP SENG - mt CHCONG YtP SENG «SINGAPORE, Jan. 31 —These are the jet-fight-ers Mr. Lee Kuan Yew talked about on hit return from defence522 words
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256 1968-02-07 15 RUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 31. The report on the proposed national social insurance scheme is expected to be tabled in the Dewan Raayat by the Minister of Labour, Mr. V. Manickavasagam, when the House resumes its session next week after the Chinese New256 words
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313 1968-02-07 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Jan. 31. 'TENGKU Abdul Rahman today said there would be no abrogation of the Anglo-Malaysian defence treaty but Its terms must be modified to suit defence arrangements due to the accelerated pull-out of British troops. "A review must lead to313 words
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Article82 1968-02-07 15 BUKIT MERTAJAM Jan. 31— A man. his wife and their son were elected to three top posts at the annual meeting of the Cherok To’kvn branch of Umno yesterday. Inche Ibrahim bln Abdul Rahman, parliamentary secretary to the Ministry of Health, was elected vice-chairman with82 words
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Article25 1968-02-07 15 BUKIT MERTAJAM Jan. 31— A holiday crowd of about 10.000 turned up fo< the Jit Sin High School fun fair held here yesterday.25 words
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68 1968-02-07 15 PENANG. Peb, 1 Two shops in Prangin Road. dealing in rice and sugar, were gutted by fire early this morning. Two engines from the Beach Street and Penang Road fire stations answered the call at 1 40 a.m. There was a light breexe blowing,68 words
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Article43 1968-02-07 15 IPOH, J&n. 31 A Japanese language class Is being organised by the Ipoh YMCA for its members. Miss Sachiko Abe. a graduate from the Hosel University Tokyo, will conduct the class on Mondays. Wednesdays and Fridays from next week.43 words
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251 1968-02-07 15 ALOR STAR, Feb. 1. 'jpENGKU Abdul Rahman said here today he did not think It was necessary to introduce compulsory voting. He agreed, however, that registration of voters should be compulsory. The Prime Minister wu commenting on a suggestion by a Kedah251 words
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82 1968-02-07 15 «NANO Peb. i— a new customs office is to be set up at the Butterworth deeo water wharves when the first phase of construction is completed next year. A Customs spokesman said today this waa the only change so far contemplated to deal with the82 words
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Article57 1968-02-07 15 Monogamy for Hindus’ plan KUALA LUMPUR. Jan. 31 The Malaysian Hindu Sangam has appointed a working committee. headed by Dato Athl Nahappan. to draft a Bill restricting Hindus to monogamous marriages. When the draft is complete the organisation will call for a meeting of the various Hindu bodies in the57 words
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143 1968-02-07 15 If (JALA LUMPUR. Feb. L —A rally at Parliament House attended by MPs, Senators, government and mnnicipal officials will mark the beginning of Solidarity Week on Feb. I. This was announced here today by the chairman W the rally committee, Inche Metan Abdullah. editor-in-chief143 words
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83 1968-02-07 15 PENANG, Feb. I The Penang Umno divisional executive committee yesterday held a tea party to bid bon voyage to the division's chairman, Inche Ahmad Noordin, who will be leaving with his wife on a pilgrimage to Mecca on Feb. 11. Leaders of the83 words
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Article41 1968-02-07 15 NIBONO TEBAL. Jan. 31 The Assistant District Officer here. Mr. Loo Kam Weng, has been transferred to Penang as private secretary to the Chief Minister. He is being succeeded by Mr. 8. Nadarajah, an Assistant Stats Secretary.41 words
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374 1968-02-07 16 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 1. 3OO Umno leaders will attend a twoday seminar here from Feb. 17 to prepare the party for the 1969 general election. To be opened by Tengku Abdul Rahman, it will be attended by Cabinet Ministers, central executive council374 words
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Article99 1968-02-07 16 CEREMBAN, Feb. 1. All Government doctors and private practitioners in Negri Sembilan have been alerted by the police to report any person asking for treatment with a stab wound in the back. A youth was yesterday stabbed in the back when he tried to99 words
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76 1968-02-07 16 PENANG. Feb. t Mr. R. Padmanathan private secretary to the Chief Minister, has resigned from ,the State Government to Join »the City Council as assistant secretary. An economics graduate of Sydney University, he Joined the State Civil Service in IMS. Mr. Loo Kam Weng. assistant76 words
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Article23 1968-02-07 16 9KREMBAN, Feb. 1 Dato BalwaAt Singh has been elected chairman of the Negri Bembiiao Bar Council for the fifth successive year.23 words
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141 1968-02-07 16 ITU ALA LUMPUR, Jan. 26.—The High Commissioner for India, Mr. Mohamed Attaur Rahman, today praised Malaysia for setting a fine example of “swift and measured progress in her economy. ,r In a Republic Day message broadcast this evening, he also praised the141 words
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117 1968-02-07 16 I/'(JALA LUMPUR, Feb. 1. Prolonged silence from the Malaysian Embassy in Baigon following the outbreak of violence in the Vietnamese capital yesterday prompted the Foreign Ministry here to send a cable this morning. The message was addressed to the Charge d’Affaires. Mr. Jack de117 words
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Article59 1968-02-07 16 JOHORE BAHRU, Feb 1 Mr. R. Re me son has been elected chairman of the Johore Bar Coramlttae. Other memebrs are Messrs J. I/. R. PUlai, Peter Williams. C. Paramjothy and Lool Ah Lek. The secretary Is Inche Manat Ohows. Mr. Ramaaon and Mr. Pillal win alao59 words
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311 1968-02-07 16 IPOH, Feb. 1. WIDOW, Madam Chan Swee Teen, 70, was awarded arrears of mining tribute by Mr. Justice Chang in the High Court here today amounting to just over $17,930. Madam Chan, represented bv Mr. J. R. Devadas, brought the suit against a311 words
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Article145 1968-02-07 16 V U ALA LUMPUR. 11 Feb. 1. The visiting Commandant of the Indonesian Naval Staff College in Jakarta, Vice-Admi-ral K. Djelani, today paid a courtesy call on the Chief of Armed Forces Staff, Gen. Tengku Osman bin T e n g k u145 words
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130 1968-02-07 16 ft UK IT MERTAJAM, Feb. I.—A mobile goodwill committee has been set up In every village here to attend to any incidents as soon as it breaks out. Each committee comprises three Malays, thres Chinese and two Indians. ‘These committees .will co-operatte with the130 words
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208 1968-02-07 17 ITUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 26 —Teachers joining Opposition parties will not be penalised, the Minister of Education. Inche Mo* h anted Khlr ioharl, told the Dewan lla'ayat today. Replying to Mr. Devan Nair (DAP—Bungsar), Inche Khlr said that permission had been riven to a208 words
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Article37 1968-02-07 17 B UTTER WORTH Feb. 1 The Minister of Commerce and Industry. Dr Lim 9wee Aun. will open the Ngai knitting factory at Permatang Pauh about three miles from here, at 11 a.m. on Pet 4.37 words
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201 1968-02-07 17 KUALA LUMPUR. Fek. 1. Tengku Abdul Rahman Is “proud of the sincerity and loyalty" shown by members of the MCA with Tun Tan Slew Sin. Minister of Finance, as Its leader. In his Chinese New Tsar me sea re. the Prime201 words
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Article46 1968-02-07 17 BITIAWAN, Jan. 31 Inche Baharom Ibrahim has been reelected president of the Umno Youth Club, Sitiawan division, with Inche Mohamed Ali Hamid as vice-president. Inche Amir Abdul Rahman as secretary. Abdul Bhukor as assistant secretary, and Inche Abdul Hamid Ayub as treasurer.46 words
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158 1968-02-07 17 A LOR STAR, Jan. 31. Kedah rice millers are offering to buy pad! at |2l a picul 35 more than the Governmentguaranteed price of 316 “This is the highest price we have offered so far," Mr. Chew Beow Chuan, a leading158 words
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331 1968-02-07 17 OINGAPORE, Feb. I, The first RusslaSlngapore joint venture a shipping agency was officially established at a signing ceremony at the Soviet Trade Office in CairnhiU Road today. Signing the agreement on behalf of the Russian interests In the Singapore Soviet Shipping Agency331 words
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Article25 1968-02-07 17 SINGAPORE. Jan. 11—The P and O Unix Chitral will arrive here tomorrow from Hong Kong and leave the following day for Britain.25 words
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345 1968-02-07 17 SINGAPORE, Jan. 31. —Australia’s Opposition leader, Mr. E.G. Whit lam, today emphasised the desirability of expanding existing defence arrangements in SouthEast Asia This oould be done by Incorporating more countries, such aa Indonesia, Into regional defence arrangements. he said. Referring to345 words
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292 1968-02-07 17 DENANG, Feb. 1. About 100 acres of land on a former rubber estate In Pral purchased by the State Government for an Industrial estate have been reserved for a big Ame r 1 can chemical company wishing to set up a fertiliser292 words
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Article73 1968-02-07 17 KUALA LUMPUR. Feb. 1 The Chief of General Staff. LL-Oen. Tan Sri Abdul Hamid bln Bidin. will make an official visit to the headquarters of the 4th Malaysian infantry BriRde, Temerloh Qarrlson and e J 2 Infantry Bn. of the Territorial Army on Feb. 5 This73 words
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MALAYAN SHAM: MARKET REVIEW
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1603 1968-02-07 18 From Our Market Correspondent WITH only one full day’s operation and two half days in the trading rooms of the Stock Exchange of Malaysia and Singapore last week, due to the long Chinese New Year holidays, there is little to comment on. However, although1,603 words
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Article25 1968-02-07 18 BVBM1 TIN (per lb*. (per pic all. Jon. 39. 1555.82% 38. 81. Feb. 1. 4« eta. $583.37% 3. 48 eta. 8583.87% 3. $588.8825 words
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Article57 1968-02-07 18 Current Dale Total for Total for payment payable the year previews year Goodwood Park 15% Mar. 7 15% 15% Motor lnerataaewta 2%% Feb. 28 8% Ayer Hltam 10% t Apr. 3 35% Kaaownting Tin 10% t Mar. 8 43%% Tronab Waai 4%d t Mar. 39 7%d la. 6d57 words
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Article48 1968-02-07 18 Jan. X». Jan. II. Jan. SI Ffb. 1. Feb t. Feb. 3. Indoeiriata: 128 45 138 M 138.39 Pr*jir«ri 143.30 143.33 143.84 t Minings: 78.71 78.85 78.85 t 8 rwbbern; 103 80 102 8o 102 80 t Dec 29 1982 100 Dec 30 1988 10048 words
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Article47 1968-02-07 18 Prteea) Firel Mtlayio 2.38 *8 Second Malayan 1.99 »8 Third Malayan 1.10 Tha Commerce Ind. .91 1.00 Tha Savins Fund 94 1.03 Mai. lnvaat. Fund 1.00 1 10 Flrat Hong Kong .80 .85* Second Hong Kong M .89* Starling Commodity '4 4'11 ('Hong Kong currency)47 words
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Article44 1968-02-07 18 r r»H« Attetietlen ef Bank* in Malay. 1 sis made thee* chaog** la its iSTe# to merchant* ou Saturday tall rale* to tIOOi. keMing TT OO ready: West G*r. many 130 4 8 Nelherlend* ll*. 3 4: Srente !•«> J'B and (weden 188)44 words
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161 1968-02-07 18 SINGAPORE, Feb. 4 The Government plans to spend $380,000 this year in building more overhead and underground pedestrian crossings in some of the busiest streets of the city. Two new underground passes costing $130,000 will be built, one in front of Citv Hall and161 words
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Article36 1968-02-07 18 KULIM. Feb 2.—The Kadah Xakot Committee ti»a offered scholarships to 27 Malaysian atudeni now at the Al-Azhar University in Cairo. All the students are from Kodah. Most pi them an gtodyiflg Islamic law.36 words
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Article42 1968-02-07 18 BINOAPORE. Feb 4—Mr. J Gabain has been appointed by the Deputy Prime Minister, Dr. Toh Chin Chye, to be a member of the Light Dues Board for further period of three yearn, with effect from Feb. i.42 words
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318 1968-02-07 18 I/UALA LUMPUR, Feb. 2.—The Malaysia Government Officers’ Co-operative Housing Society today assured its members that all 1,300 houses at Kampong Tengku will be completed by October if the Government resumes providing funds for it. Offering this assurance, the society’s secretary. Mr. T318 words
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Article53 1968-02-07 18 TELUK ANSON, Feb 4—Dr. Ng Kam Poh, Assistant Minister of Finance and MP. for Teluk Anson, has been ejected president of the Kwong Tong Association. Previously a vice-president, Dr. Ng replaces the late Mr. Wah Keng Jooi. Mr. Kee Kim Seng, a nominated town councillor, is53 words
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372 1968-02-07 19 IPOH, Fab. 2 'fHE Malaysian Government is sending a delegation of representatives from each State to Formosa for a fortnight’s study of all aspects of the sugar cane industry from raw material to the finished product. It372 words
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114 1968-02-07 19 IfUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 2. 11 Six lecturers of the Mara Institute of Technology have been offered scholarships to pursue higher degrees abroad, its principal Inc h e Arshad Ayub. disclosed today. Of these, three scholarships are offered by Ford Foundation while the rest are114 words
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103 1968-02-07 19 JPOH Feb. 2—The Perak Government Is to spend about $lO,OOO during the National Solidarity Week In the State beginning on Feb. 8. The week will be launched with a rally of public servants and schoolchildren on the Municipal padang. Rallies will also be103 words
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Article46 1968-02-07 19 IPOH. Feb- 21—Commanding and senior officers of various units making up No. 2 Malaysian Infantry Brigade held their annual conference at the brigade headquarters here today. Brigadier Mohamed Banv bln Abdul Ohaffar described the conference as “routine.” aimed at “Ironing out adminlstatlve problems.”46 words
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Article, Illustration411 1968-02-07 19 SINGAPORE, Feb. 2. A retired architect, Mr. Seah Bok Jim, 84, who became the hrst South-E a s t Asian member of the Institute of Structural Engineers of Britain In 1920, died early yesterday after a road accident411 words
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152 1968-02-07 19 PENANG, Feb. 2.—The A Penang division of Party Rakyat has protested to the Chief Minister, Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee, against the Government’s decision not to allow political parties to make use of community centres for meetings. In a letter to the Chief Minister,152 words
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Article111 1968-02-07 19 SINGAPORE. Peb. 2. Aust.slits Extern*! Aifairs Minister Mr. Paul Hasluck. Hew in tonight for a four-day visit during which he will have discussions with the Singapore Government on his country's new rrle in South-East Aslan defence arrangements after ihe British pull-out. Mr. Hasluck is on111 words
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Article52 1968-02-07 19 BTNOAPORE. Psb. 2. T’e Minister of Bfate8 f ate for Education Inche Rahim Ishak. is to meet fishermen and kelong owners affected by the East Coast reclamation scheme. The mee’in? tomorrow will be held at the temple at Kimpong Llm Choo. behind the S'glan Honing and52 words
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Article198 1968-02-07 20 (SINGAPORE, Feb. 5. Six countries have todate accepted the Singapore Amateur BouyDUilders Federation's invitation to participate in the “Mr. Asia” physique contest to be held here on July 27. Korea. Indonesia. Thailand and Japan are the latest entrants. India and Ceylon, the two countries instrumental198 words
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Article96 1968-02-07 20 Reuter. Kingston. fw>. 4—mcc were aken into the extra half-hour before cl Inchine the first victory of their tour against Jamaica here yesterday Jamaica’s Ullenders fought a stout rearguard action and there were only ten minutes to go before the scheduled close when last manReuter. - 96 words
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Article36 1968-02-07 20 SITIAWAN, Peb. 4—About 100 vil’agers will attend a civics day programme at the Pei Chtng Primary School in Bruas near here tomorrow, and another 100 at the Sungei Batu new village on Peb 1436 words
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Article, Illustration596 1968-02-07 20 JOHN OWEN-DAVIES - S’ pore triumph in the loose and set pieces By JOHN OWEN-DAVIES: SINGAPORE, Feb. 2 Fwas third time unlucky for Malaysia as they were beaten 18-3 (three goals and a try) to a try —by Singapore Civilians on the padang here today. Malaysia won in 1966 and 1967, the latter596 words
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Article138 1968-02-07 20 DENANG held a late Kedah rally to win their FAM Cup quarterfinal 3-2 at City Stadium in Penang last night. Penang owed their success to a dashing attacking that clicked quickly and to their hardworking defence which refused to give Kedah scoring chances. Though the138 words
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172 1968-02-07 20 |£UALA LUMPUR. Feb. 3 Negri Pirates. Selangor rugby league champions beat Selangor Club by 19 points (two goals and three tries) to three (try) at the Padang today. The Pirates were easily the bet’er team with their hard running forwards doing yeoman service.172 words
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Article49 1968-02-07 20 DOMBAY. Feb. 3—Malaysia de- feated a Bombay hockey side 3-0 here today after leading 3-0 at half-time. The Malaysians are on their way home after taking part In the pre-Olympic tournament at Lahore. At New Delhi, Singapore went down 1-0 to a Delhi representative team.49 words