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Title Section40 1968-02-21 1 The Straits Budget THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES MALAYSIA'S NATIONAL NEWSPAPER REGISTERED AT THE G.P.O. U.K, AS A NEWSPAPER SERIES 801. KUALA LUMPUR, FEBRUARY 21, 1%8. Price 40 Cents (Malaya) or 1 Shilling KDN 3110 MC (P) 0035.40 words
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Advertisement264 1968-02-21 1 J i MCREASE M CRCUUHON M 8 YEARS! Reflecting the countries' consistent economic development the Straits Times hes since 1957 soared from an average net sale of 80.683 per issue during that year to 160,249 in October 1965. and is still rising! A continuous rise in income levels (from an264 words
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319 1968-02-21 2 AZIZ KASSIM - AZIZ KASSIM Kuala Lumpur \fR. Wong’s letter about 1x sterling devaluation and book pr.ces (S.T. Feb. 13) Is not quite fair to the book trade. Let it be said that there are no fixed prices for Imported books. One shop converts the shilling at 50 cents,319 words
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Article44 1968-02-21 2 C. B HENG - C. B HENG Singapore rERE la a dire need for a traffic control system at the Junction of Lorong Bengkok and Paya Road. Meanwhile the least that, must be done to ensure safety here U a policeman to control the traffic at busy hours.44 words
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Article161 1968-02-21 2 T. S. LEE - T. S. LEE Singapore 'I'HE Government should 1 unpose a total ban on firecrackers. not merely on the rocket type. The reason is that there are Innumerable dal dwellers who are victims of firecrackers thrown Indiscriminately along the corr dors, passage ways and161 words
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138 1968-02-21 2 FRANK DOYLE SJ - FRANK DOYLE SJ Singapore r UR editorial of Feb 10 describes the garrison In Hong Kong as "a hostage to fortune making no sense, supporting no policy, doing no good." Seen in terms of SouthEast Aslan security this is doubtless true but I138 words
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261 1968-02-21 2 CHEW MING YAO - CHEW MING YAO Kuala Lumpur MY wife and I arrived at Kuala Lumpur from Malacca (Feb. 2) at about 2.15 pjn. We were proceeding to Petaline Jaya along the Federal Highway and after crossing the traffic lights in front of the E.P.F.261 words
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Article63 1968-02-21 2 T. L. D’CRUZ - T. L. D’CRUZ Penang. 1 OBSERVE that the F.A. of Malaysia are urging Sports Pools (M) Ltd. to make a greater effort to recruit more punters. I feel the FAM, as one of the shareholders of the Sports Pools, can help to get more people interested In the pools63 words
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Article31 1968-02-21 2 CHANG KOK HOOI - CHANG KOK HOOI Kota Star MOSQUITOES are now lTm a nuisance In Pekan Pendang, their breeding coming as a results of negligent scavenging of the drains and dumping areas.31 words
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165 1968-02-21 2 STUDENT - STUDENT Koala Lumpur I REFER to Dr. Mahathir*s statement In the Malaysian Parl.ament (8.T. Feb 13) that the medical faculty of the University of Malaya was not admltt ng enough bumlputra students. Does Dr. Mahathir mean that there Is antiMalay discrimination In recruiting?165 words
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Article175 1968-02-21 2 WAN HAMZAH bln HJ. WAN MOHD - WAN HAMZAH bln HJ. WAN MOHD Pengawal Kastam Negara Kastam dan Elisa's dl-RaJa Malaysia f REFER to the two letE ters “A bonded warehouse for home made soap” (8.T Jan. 26), and ”8oap tax" (8.T. Feb. 3). Under the provisions of the Excise Act. 1961. a licence175 words
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206 1968-02-21 2 WONG CHOOI SEN - WONG CHOOI SEN Secretary to the Prime Minister Singapore MANY complaints have been made recently by members of the public about noise nuisance. A recent one from Alfred H.K. Wong (8.T. Feb. 3). was about nuisance caused by the playing of electronic206 words
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Article99 1968-02-21 2 CANDIDATE - CANDIDATE P; liinf. 1 REFER to the statement (S.T. Feb. 12) by the Examination Syndicate spokesman that “there will be a reduction In Cambridge School Certificate and Higher Bchool Certiflc te examination fees this year because of the recent devaluation of the pound". The reduction In99 words
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Article663 1968-02-21 3 -Straits Times, February 14 The debate in the Malaysian Parliament on this year’s education estimates has been disappointingly thin. Problems tended to receiv? attention in inverse ratio to their importance. Tlie biggest problem of all was hardly touched upon. This is the problem of achieving a balanced-Straits Times, February 14 - 663 words
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Article319 1968-02-21 3 —Straits Times, February 12 A full-scale alert of military ond police throughout Thailand may not be immediately justified by Communist sabotage and terrorism but no one can fairly say that the fears it reflects are misplaced. There is so far little to suggest that the attacks in South—Straits Times, February 12 - 319 words
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Article276 1968-02-21 3 —Straits Times. February 12 The problem of commodity prices has been much in eveiyone’s minds at the Unctad conference, but it was left to a Malaysian delegate to gel at the heart of the matter. Will Unctad do anything foi developing countries whose primary products are so much—Straits Times. February 12 - 276 words
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Article322 1968-02-21 3 —Straits Times. February 13 Some points of interest have emerged from the recent seminar on science education organised by the Science Teachers Association of Singapore. They have a special relevance at a time when development and security are becoming increasingly sciencebased and demand on the Republic’s scientific and—Straits Times. February 13 - 322 words
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Article219 1968-02-21 3 —Straits Times, February 13 The readiness of universities in Commonwealth countries to take in Malaysian students has been a great help in narrowing the gap between the number of highlytrained professional men the country needs and the number who can be trained local1 ly. Warnings had long been—Straits Times, February 13 - 219 words
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Article170 1968-02-21 3 —Straits Times. February 14 No evidence has been publicly disclosed to support the charge that members of the Federal Reserve Unit in Penang have behaved in an “unruly manner and “misused-' their authority. But tlie source of the complaint—the Kampong Makam and I/orong Kulit goodwill committees —makes it—Straits Times. February 14 - 170 words
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Article607 1968-02-21 3 —Straits Times, February 15 The urgency of at least preliminary talks on the nature and scope of a Commonwealth South-East Asian defence agreement after the British withdiawal is unmistakable. But first must come talks between Malaysia and Singapore, on joint defence and at least the principles and—Straits Times, February 15 - 607 words
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Article380 1968-02-21 4 —Straits Times, February 15 A good proportion of those who live in Singapore will be relieved to learn that the Government is considering legislation to control the “noise nuisance.” Over the years many readers’ letters on this subject have been published in our columns, complaining about a wide—Straits Times, February 15 - 380 words
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Article593 1968-02-21 4 —Straits Times, February 16 The Malaysian Health Minister, Inche Bahaman bin Samsudin, was understandably vexed by charges from the Government’s own backbenches that the rural health services are being neglected. This is the one area where the Government has not skimped, despite a tightening financial situation. By—Straits Times, February 16 - 593 words
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Article185 1968-02-21 4 —Straits Times, February 16 Twc of the three Sabah Cabinet posts which had been vacant since the general election last year have now been filled —but not, as expected, with men from th-.* recently dissolved United Pasokmomogun Kada/an Organisation. It had been assumed (hat decision to dissolve hrd—Straits Times, February 16 - 185 words
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Article515 1968-02-21 4 Straits Times, February 19 Sound banking practice one thing; the straight jacket of the proposed amendments to the Malaysian Banking Ordinance something else. The comments offered on them by the Council of the Association of Banks no doubt will have the Government’s earnest attention, particularly the opinion– Straits Times, February 19 - 515 words
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Article61 1968-02-21 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 18 The Deputy Prime Minister. Tun Abdul Razak. will open the first in a series of general development workshops at the University of Malaya here tomorrow. The workshop, to be held at the Fifth Residential College, i« designed to familiarise government officers with61 words
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Article, Illustration630 1968-02-21 5 SINGAPORE, Feb. 9. gRIDGESTONE Malaysia Ltd. are expanding their factory in Jurong with new machinery to be imported from Japan and Italy at a cost of $1 million to meet production demands for the export market. The machinery will be arriving630 words
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242 1968-02-21 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 11. —Malaysia must look to regional co-operation rather than to the United Nations for protection against external aggression, the Malaysian Ambassador to the United States, Tan Sri Ong Yoke Lin, said here today. He is here for242 words
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Article44 1968-02-21 5 KUALA LUMPUR. Feb 11 Mr. R.R Chelliah has been reelected chairman of the Selangor Bar Committee for 1968 with Mr M S Naidu as secretary. Other members are Mr Richard Talalla Raja Abdul Aziz bin Raia Addruse and Mr Cheah Theam Swee44 words
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320 1968-02-21 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 9. 'J'HE Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports was today urged to set up a committee to formulate a national integrated youth policy. Speaking during the debate on estimates for the Ministry in the Dewan Ra’ayat, Tengku Abdullah (AU.-Rawang320 words
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183 1968-02-21 5 K U A L A LUMPUR, Feb. 11.—The prices of essential commodities such as rice, flour, cooking oil and fats are back to normal after a slight increase during Christmas, Hari Raya and Chinese New Year. The Selangor Consumer Association's figures show that Siam183 words
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Article50 1968-02-21 5 TELUK ANSON, Feb. IS. A spirit of solidarity Is essential for everlasting peace, the Raja Muda of Perak told a rally on the town padang here to mark Solidarity Week Such a spirit was needed to break down barriers of race, religion and colour, he said.50 words
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145 1968-02-21 5 of the Press Issues.—Reuter THE Commonwealth 1 Press Union chairman. Mr Gavin Astor, left London today on a goodwill visit to African. Asian and Pacific countries of the Commonwealth Mr. Astor, who recently visited Canada, will be accompanied by Lady Irene Astor on aof the Press Issues.—Reuter - 145 words
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Article, Illustration502 1968-02-21 6 Mr. Rajaratnam - -by Mr. Rajaratnam SINGAPORE, Feb. 9 rE Singapore Government’s decision to hold an earlier general election is to seek a fresh mandate from the people to tackle new problems arising from the accelerated British pull-out by 1971. This was disclosed today by the Foreign Minister, Mr. S.502 words
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355 1968-02-21 6 Thaipusam call by Senu: Tolerance key to unity it. LUMPUR. Feb. 11 OATU CAVES was today the bustling scene of colour and gaiety as thousands of visitors and devotees streamed in to celebrate the Hindu fes- tival of Thaipusam. Although the festival falls tomorrow, the celebrations at the foot of355 words
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115 1968-02-21 6 A LOR STAR. Feb. 11— The Sultan of Kedah will officially celebrate his 41st birthhday on Feb. 21. The Ruler, who is also Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong. and the Sultanah will attend a ceremony at the Ba r ai Besar here that115 words
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129 1968-02-21 6 KUA LA LUMPUR. Feb. 9—Malaysia and Indonesia today signed a preliminary air services agreement after two days of negotiations. The agreement was signed bv the Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Transport, Raja Aram bin Raja Kamaralzaman, for Malaysia and the I n d129 words
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71 1968-02-21 6 KUALA LUMPUR. Feb. 11 Mr. Reginald K. Ingram, Sr., executive director of the Christian Social Relations Department of the Diocese of Washington D.C., has been named deputy director of the Peace Corps programme in Malaysia. Mr. Ingram, 41, will arrive here In the middle71 words
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216 1968-02-21 6 The leaders of Geylang West set an excellent example —Yong SINGAPORE. Feb. 11. yHE Minister for Health, Mr. Yong Nyuk Lin, tonight cited the example of community service set by leaders of Geylang West as the kind of leadership which more citizens should follow. He wag speaking at a dinner216 words
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Article58 1968-02-21 6 SINGAPORE. Feb. 11—Almost as many cars as bicycles were registered last month, according to official figures for January. The Increase in the number of cars was 549 over December, and the increase In the number of bicycles, 681 In the same period. This brought the totals58 words
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114 1968-02-21 6 SINGAPORE, Feb. 11— k The Australian Army is helping to train 29 officers and men of the Malaysian Army and the Royal Malaysian Police Force. The training has been arranged under the Australian aid to Malaysia programme and the men will complete eight114 words
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Article35 1968-02-21 6 IPOH. Feb. 13 —Mr. Llm Cho Hock has been re-elected chSirman of the Ipoh branch of the Democratic Action Party with Inche Sirfonpc bln Mat Seran vice-chairman. The secretary Mr. Mark Thoon Fong.35 words
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321 1968-02-21 7 TEMERLOH, Feb. 11. giant land development scheme bigger than the 150,000-acre Federal Land Development Authority scheme at Jengka will be started in Pahang. Tun Abdul Razak announced today. The Deputy Prime Minister was speaking at a meet-the-people session at Kuala Krau. 20321 words
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122 1968-02-21 7 I/UALA LUMPUR. Feb. 11. West German investors will be encouraged to set ud a timber complex in the Jengka Triangle, a land development scheme in Pahang on a jolt venture basis. This was s'ated »iere tonight bv the Mara chairman, Senator Abdul122 words
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Article91 1968-02-21 7 KUALA LUMPUR. Feb. 11 More than $1.9 million had been spent under the First Malaysia Plan to extend medical facilities in Sarawak the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Health. Inche Ibrahim bin Abdul Rahman, said in the Dewan Ra’ayat last week He was replying to Mr91 words
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245 1968-02-21 7 SINGAPORE, Feb. 11. 6,400 government officers are to be mobilised for work in connection with the coming Singapore general election. There will be more than 360 polling stations. The election will also involve some 1.200 ballot boxes and a fleet of 300245 words
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Article70 1968-02-21 7 PENANG, Peb. 11—Miss Durant, an examiner of the Royal Academy of Dancing. London, will conduct examinations for local dancers on behalf of the academy from Feb 18 to 25. She will also give a demonstration and lecture on ‘'Beginning Ballet” at the St. Georges Girl's School70 words
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Article34 1968-02-21 7 KANOAR. Feb. 16. The South Vietnamese Ambassador. Mr. Nguyen Duy Quang. will visit Perils on Feb. 19. He will call on the Raja and Inspect rural development projects in the Slate.34 words
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241 1968-02-21 7 SINGAPORE, Feb. 11 The Minister for Education. Mr. Ong Pang Boon, last night urged citizens to preserve in Singapore what very few countries in SouthAsia have a democratic system of government. He said: “We believe this is the best political system for a multi-racial241 words
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Article72 1968-02-21 7 PENANG. Feb 11 Mr. B. C. Ei.gel was re-elected chairman ol the Penang branch of the Slates of Malaya Chamber of Commerce at its annual meeting last week. Mr. R. J. Tolley was elected vice-chairman with Mr. J. T. Shaw. Mr. D. R Chapman. Mr. D. F.72 words
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144 1968-02-21 7 Kuala lumpur, Feb. 11 —Malaysia is keen to set up a sugar-cane industry on a commercial basis, the Director of Agriculture, Inche Mohamed bin Jamil, said today. He was speaking to reporters at the Subang Airport before leaving with a 10-man delegation for144 words
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Article, Illustration666 1968-02-21 8 K. LUMPUR. Feb. 9 r JpHE Minister of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Lim Swee Aun, today made a scathing attack on Dr. Tan Chee Khoon (Lab.Batu) for his attempt to damage the gooa name of666 words
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Article239 1968-02-21 8 SINGAPORE. Feb. 9.— The Malaysia-Singa-pore Airlines is one of the few airlines in the world which allows their air hostesses to continue working after marriage. "Despite this most of them quit their jobs the moment they are caught by Cupid," an MSA spokesman said today.239 words
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Article624 1968-02-21 8 OINGAPORE, Feb. 9.— The chairman of the People’s Action Party election committee. Mr. Jek Yuen Thong, today announced that all Cabinet ministers would contest the general election in their own constituencies. This disclosure before nomination day on Saturday was "to give a good fight624 words
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Article, Illustration427 1968-02-21 9 VUANTAN, Feb. 13.—Tun >*V Abdul Kazak told heads of departments here today that he wanted plans and sites for all projects planned for 1969 “bv the end of the year." *‘l am accustomed to receiving applications for lunds even427 words
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219 1968-02-21 9 SINGAPORE, Feb. 1 1 THE Rubber and Plastics Division of the Singapore Polytechnic will be opened by Mr. Low Guan Onn, director of the Jurong Shipyard Ltd. and deputy chairman of the Polytechnic, on Feb. 26. The division is equipped with219 words
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189 1968-02-21 9 CINGAPORE. Feb. 13.—Best selling British thrillerwriter Dennis Wheatley, here gathering material for a new book, said today it would not be about Singapore. "But if I did decide to do so, I will have all the material I will need about your189 words
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Article241 1968-02-21 9 Kuala lumpur, Feb. 13.—Thirteen Oppoposition members protested here today to the Speaker of the Dewan Ka'ayat, Dato C. M. Yusof, on the arrangement of business in the current session of the House. The members including Mr. C. V. Devan Nalr (DAP Bungsar). Dr. Lint Chong241 words
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455 1968-02-21 10 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 13 T'HE Minister of Health, Inche Bahaman bin Samsudin, outlined in the Dewan Ra'ayat today his Ministry's plans to make Malaysia a healthier nation. To supplement these efforts, his Ministry would start pilot projects to get the people to improve455 words
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336 1968-02-21 10 K. LUMPUR, Feb. 9 'THE $2 million spent by the Malaysian Government on the New York World Fair of 1964 and 1965 should be taken as outright expenditure and as such the question of profits does not arise, the Minister of Commerce and336 words
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251 1968-02-21 10 Kuala lumpur. Feb. 9 —All requests for loans made by State Governments were subject to detailed study and appraisal by the Central Government before they could be ap- proved, the Minister of Commerce and Industry. Dr. Llm Swee Aun. told the Dewan Ra’ayat251 words
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Article55 1968-02-21 10 No-shoe dancers KUALA LUMPUR. Feb. 9. The Alliance MP for JitraPadang Terap, Tan Sr< Fatimah binte Hashim. spoke in the Dewan Ra’ayat today against televised shows showing cultural dancers not wearing shoes, in future the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports should see to it that the dancers “keep up55 words
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306 1968-02-21 10 Elizabeth Wong - By Elizabeth Wong Kuala lumpur. Feb. 13 —The first Vietnamese civilians to come here since the Saigon fighting feel the Vietcong will al tack Khe Sanh within two weeks “if they are serious about capturing it.” The weather there now does not favour306 words
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Article81 1968-02-21 10 KUALA LUMPUR. Feb. 13— The Minister of Transport, Tan Sri Sardon bin Hajl Jubir. said today that before a committee could be set up to look into the possibility of allowing the use of emblems on cars belonging to doctors, there had to be a request81 words
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Article, Illustration1073 1968-02-21 11 BY OUR PARLIAMENTARY REPORTERS KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 13 to the Government to increase pensions to lormer civil servants and to rescind the 100 per cent increase in licence fees for diesel taxis highlighted the debate on estimates of the Finance Ministry in the Dewan1,073 words
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223 1968-02-21 11 Kuala lumpur, Feb. 13. MSA is looking for a suitable site here to set up an airways terminal where air passengers can disembark or be collected. The Minister of Transport. Tan Sri Sardon. said this in the Dewan Ra'ayat today in reply223 words
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Article51 1968-02-21 11 KANGAR. Feb. 15,—A hie engine from Kangar ran off the road and ended with its wheels in the air at Jalan Home Guard while on its way to a fire at Kampong Bintong. Two firemen jumped out before the engine overturned. Three others crawled out with minor51 words
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196 1968-02-21 11 BUTTERWORTH, Feb. 0 THE Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak, said today that Malaysia would maintain closer and friendly relations with all Its neighbours in this region. “We would like to be friendly with our neighbours so that we could196 words
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Article, Illustration339 1968-02-21 12 S.F. YONG - By S.F. YONG: Kuala Lumpur -Feb. 13 'J’HE Assistant Minister of National and Rural Development, Inche Sulaiman bin Bulon, who had an adjudicating order for bankruptcy against him annulled in the High Court yesterday, wants to see the Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul339 words
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128 1968-02-21 12 House of Commons or any Committee thereof until the adjudication Is annulled or he obtains his discharge. If the disqualification Is not removed within six months from the date of the order, the court is required to certify the bankruptcy to the128 words
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123 1968-02-21 12 PENANG, Feb. 13.— 1 More World War II Japanese bombs, shells and sea-mines have been recovered in Penang. The bombs were found in underground tunnels by the Bomb Disposal Unit, of the Royal Engineers. The unit is now clearing two tunnels in Sungei123 words
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Article44 1968-02-21 12 SINGAPORE, Feb. 11.—'The Singapore Music Teachers' Association is organising a music contest for students to encourage them to give public performances in a competitive spirit The contest, beginning on April 8. is open to piano, string and wind instrument students.44 words
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270 1968-02-21 12 U U A L A LUMPUR. 1V Feb 15.—Talks to renew friendly ties between Singapore and Malaysia will be held in Singapore “very soon” Tengku Abdul Rahman said today. He confirmed that his deputy, Tun Abdul Rasak, would lead the Malaysian team at270 words
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219 1968-02-21 12 SINGAPORE, Feb. 13. 'JHE Deputy Prime Minister, Dr. Toh Chin Chye, last night called on the people to ensure that a Vietnam or a Cyprus type of situation would never develop in Singapore. In Vietnam, Vietnamese were lighting Vietnamese "because of219 words
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161 1968-02-21 12 LUMPUR. Frb. 13 —Malaysia exports her canned pineapples to more than GO countries, the Assistant Minister of Finance, I)r. Ng Kam Poh. said in the Dewan Ra ayat today. lie was replying during question time on behalf of the Minister of Commerce and161 words
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485 1968-02-21 13 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 13. Tengku Abdul Rahman today warned that unless small countries get together and work together they will suffer together, not only in the short term but in the long run. He sounded this warning when opening the third conference485 words
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237 1968-02-21 13 IYUANTAN, Feb. 14. Tun Abdul Razak wants State Governments to adhere strictly to the "elementary procedure" of getting sites and plans ready for development projects first before applying for funds. He warned that if any projects were not implemented within three months,237 words
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370 1968-02-21 13 r PHE president of the All-Malaya Chinese Teachers* Association. Mr. Sim Mo Yu, today criticised the MCA for refusing to support the settingup of a private Chinese university. “Thtir decision comes as a great disappointment to the tour million Chinese in this370 words
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224 1968-02-21 13 SINGAPORE, Feb. 14. deputy president of the Confederation of British Industry, Mr. A. G. Norman, will arrive here next month for an on-the-spot study of the Republics investment climate. This was disclosed loday bv Mr. Leonard Rayner. the confederation’s representative here. During224 words
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177 1968-02-21 13 SINGAPORE. Feb. 14. —The Barisan Sosialis has come out in the open to urge the people to boycott the coming general elections. Cadres of the party have been seen in rurai areas distributing copies of a Barisan statement calling on the people not to177 words
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116 1968-02-21 13 SINGAPORE, Feb. 14 Tlie secretar-general of the NTUC, Mr. Seah Mui Kok. 44. will fight the Republic’s first general election on a PAP ticket The party today named him and two other top trade union leaders. Mr. Sla Khoon Seong and Mr.116 words
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Article68 1968-02-21 13 SINGAPORE. Feb 15—A Singapore student. Miss. Katherine Hao Shao Yeong, formerly of the Nanyang Girls' High School, has distinguished herself in studies at the Viterbo Col'ege in Wisconsin. U.S. Miss Hao. daughter of Dr. and Mrs. I-Min Hao of Ridley Park was recently put on68 words
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Article71 1968-02-21 13 KUALA LUMPUR. F'D. 14 The Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports. Inche Senu bin Abdul Rahman, told the Dewan Ra'ayat that his Ministry proposed to build a multi-com-p’ex centre. instead of a stadium in Sabah. Inche Ganing bin Jangkat (All.-Sabah) had asked Inche Senu if71 words
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Article, Illustration999 1968-02-21 14 PARLIAMENT THE 'MOST EFFECTIVE HEALTH MINISTER Opposition member gives Bahaman a big bouquet... K. LUMPUR. Fob. 13 JNCHE Bahaman was described in the Dewan Raayat today as the most effective Health Minister to serve in the Alliance Government. The praise came from a doctor and the lone UDP member. Dr.999 words
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Article34 1968-02-21 14 PENANG, l4- About 700 Americans, will arrive here on March 1 in the luxury liner Rotterdam. They will spend about 10 hours ashore before sailing for Singapore the same night.34 words
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Article39 1968-02-21 14 KUAI A LUMPUR. Feb. 14 Tlie Malaysia Transport Study Group Ls considering the question of building a port at Lumut. the Minister of Transport, Tan Sri Surdon bin Haji Jubir. told the Dewan Ra'ayat today.39 words
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242 1968-02-21 14 I/UALA LUMPUR, Feb 14— The Speaker, Dato C. M Yusoff, today asked MPs to “occasionally” look from his side into the question of arranging the business of the Dewan Ra'ayat. He was referring to the protest by 13 Opposition MPs who242 words
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76 1968-02-21 14 SINGAPORE. Feb. 14— 13 The Minister for Health, Mr. Yong Nyuk Lin. said today that Singapore would require hundreds of millions of dollars to pay for its defence because of the accelerated pullout of British forces. Before the British Government decided on the accelerated76 words
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Article, Illustration173 1968-02-21 14 I/UALA LUMPUR. Feb 14 11 Woman Inspector Saflah binte Mohamed Bazain (above) has been awarded the “Officer of Banayoun" (tirade Four) medal by the Shah of Iran who visited Malaysia recently. She was responsible for the security of the Lmpress during the Iranian royal visitors’173 words
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134 1968-02-21 14 SINGAPORE. Feb. 14— Lawyers from Malaysia were among 16 barristers and local law graduates called to the Singapore Bar by the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Wee Chong Jin. In the High Court today Among them wore Mr. Chua Keng I,oy, State counsel. Miss134 words
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326 1968-02-21 15 KUALA LUMPUR, February 14 yENGKU Abdul Rahman hopes to discuss a non-aggression pact between Indonesia and Malaysia with Gen. Suharto and other Indonesian leaders when he visits Jakarta next month. V1 The Tengku expressed this hope in an interview with the chief326 words
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322 1968-02-21 15 ALBERT RAMALINGAM - From ALBERT RAMALINGAM K. KINABALU. Feb. 14 A BIG Sabah Cabinet shake-up was announced here today with two new M.nisters being sworn in and a reshultle of Ministers. In the reshuffle. Dato Khoo Siak Chiew. the Stat* Minister of Communication and Works322 words
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Article48 1968-02-21 15 SINGAPORE. Feb. 14. An air-services agreement between Singapore and Thailand was signed in Bangkok recently following negotiations between the delegations of the two countries. The agreement will enable MSA and Thai Airways International! to continue to operate air'services between and beyond Bangkok and Singapore.48 words
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200 1968-02-21 15 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 14. 'THE Ministry of Education is now working 1 on a promotion system from Cambridge School Certificate or Malaysia Certificate of Education to the HSC classes in view of the abolition of the HSC entrance examination. The Assistant Minister200 words
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Article78 1968-02-21 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Feb 14 Three university scholarships will be offered annually by the Malayan Tobacco Co. Ltd. to “deserving” Malaysian undergraduates. Announcing thew awards, the company’s chairman. Mr, W.K. Foster said; “As a major industrial concern we recognise that industry has an important part to78 words
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Article51 1968-02-21 15 KUALA LUMPLR. FVb. 14 The mllitaiy adviser O the Indian High Commissioner here, Col TB Nanda. ar.d hte wife leave by trai i for Singapore tomorrow on ’heir way home. Col. Nanda. who has been the military adviser since October 1964 is succeeded by Col. M L.51 words
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205 1968-02-21 15 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 14. k SUGGESTION that an Association of Banks of South-East Asia be set up was put to delegates attending the third annual conference of governors of central banks in the region. The suggestion was made by Mr. Lin Jo Yan,205 words
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97 1968-02-21 15 Kuala lumpur, Feb. 14—The Minister of Transport, Tan Sri Sardon, said in the Dewan Ra’ayat today that of 12,500 railway workers on July 31 last year 2,090 were non-citizens. The classification of railway workers—non-citizens in brackets —Is: Division One; 78 tone). Division Two:97 words
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197 1968-02-21 16 SINGAPORE, Feb. 14.— Honey blonde Helen Newton, Miss Australia 1968, will miss Ijer once in a lifetime chance to become Miss Universe tjfiis year. RtfASON: The Australian ferebral Palsy Association which sponsored the Miss Australia contest has decided not to participate in197 words
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Article53 1968-02-21 16 PENANG. Wed. Malay shorthand students from Penang and Province Wellealey. at a meeting yesterday decided to hold a trengkaa (shorthand) pesta on March 16 and 17. The programme wilt Include elocution. pantun and folk dance contests. Winners of the shorthand writing contest» will be crowned trengkas53 words
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Article, Illustration141 1968-02-21 16 Feb. 1—The A Assistant Minister of National and Rural Development, Inche Sulaiman bin Bulon, will continue as MP for Bapan Datoh, the Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak. announced here today. Tun Rasak declined to comment on Inche Sulaiman’s post as Assistant Minister.141 words
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212 1968-02-21 16 K. LUMPUR, Feb. 14 THE Sarav'ak ConstituJ Uon will be amended If elections cannot be held in the State this year, Tun Abdul Razak told the Dewan Ra ayat today. The Depu*y Prime Minister said that t h e Election Commission had already indicated212 words
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Article54 1968-02-21 16 SINGAPORE. F-b. 14. The National Defence Fund today passed the $500,000 mark with the presentation of $100,000 to the fund by Mr Runme Shaw on behalf of Shaw Brothers. Other donations received today added more than $66,000 to yesterday's total of over $365,000 bringing the grand54 words
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Article547 1968-02-21 16 KUANTAN, February 14 'J’UN Abdul Razak, said today that it was imperative for Malaysia and Singapore to work together on common defence. At a Press conference here ending his three-day tour of the East Coast, he confirmed that he would visit Singapore early next month.547 words
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Article30 1968-02-21 16 SINGAPORE Feb 14 —A twoday conference for accountancy teachers and educators in Singapore and Malaysia will be held at the University of Singapore on Feb. 23 and 2430 words
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Article460 1968-02-21 17 SINGAPORE. r«b. !5 PROFESSOR J.D.B. Miller, head of the Institute of International Relations of the Australian National University, does not expect a full-scale defence pact to emerge between Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and Singapore. In a talk on “The Commonwealth in Southeast Asia—Prospects of460 words
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Article48 1968-02-21 17 SEREMBAN, Feb. 15,—Four Form Five students, including a girl, have been awarded a $150 scholarship each under the Gordon-Hall Scholarship Fund. The winners: Chin Soon Ling (King George V School), Lau Bau (Anglo-Chinese School». R. Ragavan (St. Paul’s Institution) and R. Thanaletchumy (Seremban Convent).48 words
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Article, Illustration302 1968-02-21 17 Kuala lumpur, Feb. 15. More than 1,000 students with the Malay-me-Q’um Malaysia Certificate of Education were admitted to the College of Agriculture, MARA Institute of Technology and various teachers’ training centres last year. The Assistant Minister of Education. Mr. Lee Siok Yew, said302 words
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331 1968-02-21 17 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 15. 'J'HERE is no necessity for the Malaysian Government to initiate any peace move to settle the Vietnam war as efforts were now being made to end the conflict, the Dewan Ra’ayat was told today. The Assistant Minister331 words
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115 1968-02-21 17 1JUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 15. Community development experts from 12 countries within the ECAFE region will arrive here on March 2 for a five-day visit to study Malaysia’s land development and re-settle-ment schemes. This Is part of a study tour and training course sponsored jointly115 words
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Article64 1968-02-21 17 1POH, Feb. 15 Mr. Leong Bir-n Swee, a municipal councillor became the first Malaysian to be elected chairman of the central section of the Perak Planters’ Association at its annual meeting at the Ipoh Club here today. Mr. J.G.M. Ferguson was elected vice-chairman, while th# committee comprises64 words
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Article41 1968-02-21 17 PENANG, Feb. 15,—The Semangat Rnmaja Youth Club of Pulau Be tong, Balik Pulau. hat sent a representative. Inch* Ishak bin Sa'ad, to a threeweek course in stage drama and folk dancing at the Youth Training Centre at Pertak, Selangor.41 words
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MALAYAN SHARE MARKET REVIEW
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2179 1968-02-21 18 By Our Market Correspondent A r HOUGH turnover as reported through the trading rooms of the Stock Exchange last week was slightly down on the previous period, the market on the surface continued to be buoyant. Once again the main concentration was on industrial2,179 words
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Article31 1968-02-21 18 RUBBER TIN (per lb.), (per picul). Feb. 13. 43 cts. $558.50 13. 43\ eta. $559.00 14. 45 cts. $559.00 15. 45 cts. $558.50 1«. 45 cts. $558.08 17. $557.0031 words
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Article46 1968-02-21 18 (Managers' Priest) First Malayan 2.42 Second Malayan 1.74 Third Malayan 1-13 The Commerce Ind, .93 1.02 The Saving Fund... .9« 1.03 Mai. Invest Fund 1.05 1 15 First Hen* Kong .HO .85* Second Hong Kong .55 .59* Sterling Commodity 4/4 4/11 Hong Kong currency)46 words
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Article39 1968-02-21 18 *|'Hl Aiseeiatien af Bank* In Mi--1 laytia mad* these change* In Its rates to merchants yesterday (all rates to t>00). telling TT #r OD ready: Weet Oormany I.TO|; twitgerland 142; Belgium Iflf; Frgnoa 1«0| aod Italy 2<i»9L39 words
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Article239 1968-02-21 18 JLIARI H first grade rubber f.o.b. 1 buyer» closed at 3 p.m In Singapore and Kuala I.umpur yesterday at 43 cents unchanged on Thursday's closing level. The tone was quiet. It. VS. and M.K E. closing prices in cents per lb. \esteiday. Buyer»* Sellers Int. 1 R S239 words
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Article39 1968-02-21 18 THE Atiaciatian af Bank» in Malay--1 »ia made the.)e changes In it, rates to merchants on Saturday (.ill rates to (Mil)). Sailing TT *r OO rtady: Switzerland 142: Prana* 140 5 4; Italy ***** and Narway 233.39 words
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375 1968-02-21 18 13HE past week was one of rather more mixed feelings and some uncertainty state If.C.B Co. I.td. In their current Rubber Market review. Trading activity quietened down as the week progressed and there were few fresh outside Influences, adds the report Following the high375 words
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Article38 1968-02-21 18 f)M asahanga market In Hong v/ Kong on Saturday Ihe U S Dallar was quoted at 07 for T.T. and 014 for cash. Stsrllng was quoted at 14. .»2 arid ana last af gain at 2«2I.38 words
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Article21 1968-02-21 18 Erb. 16. RUBBER PRICE: 45 rent* (unchanged). TIN PRICK: |SSI (down 50 cents). Estimated offering tons (up 15 tons).21 words
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Article63 1968-02-21 18 Feb. 18. Feb. 13. Feb. 14. Feb. 15. Feb. 1«. Feb. 17. Industrial,; 130.91 131.26 131 38 132 61 133 11 Properties; 144 45 144 37 143 55 143 96 143 96 Minin*.; 77.97 77 87 77.78 77.58 77 58 t 8 rubbers; 102 41 102.32 102.2863 words
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Article41 1968-02-21 18 Current Date Total (or Total for payment payable the year previous Tear A. Amal 10 8% t Mar. 22 37.4% A. Malay 10 8% t Apr 5 37.4% London Tin 32 5% Mar. 29 42.5% 52 5% t Interim41 words
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Article, Illustration1153 1968-02-21 19 KUALA LUMPUR. Feb. 15 JJUDGET allocations for the Royal Malaysia Police Force were today described as the “barest minimum.” Despite1,153 words
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Article132 1968-02-21 19 ITOTA KINABALU, Feb. 15. Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Ltd. will finance its first factory In Sabah. This was stated here today by the f*ne«»l manager, Mr. L. M. Svoboda, who said the Government sponsored MIDFL will give a “substantial loan” for the setting up of132 words
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289 1968-02-21 19 More powers for AntiCorruption Agency move Kuala lumpub, Feb. 15.—The Govern* men* is (jutuiuenuf i proposal to five additional powers to tlie Anti-Corruption Agency, the Assistant Minister of Home Affaiis, Incite Hamxah bin Abu Sam ah, told tne Dewan Ka today. If implemented,- the agency would be empowered to deal289 words
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Article43 1968-02-21 19 JAKARTA, Feb. 15. Tenku Abdul RShmutt will visit Indonesia (mm March 4 to 7 it was announced today The Malaysian Ambassador Tan Sri Ya’acob bin Abdul Latiff made the announcement following a meeting with 'he acting President Gen Suharto43 words
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209 1968-02-21 20 PENANG, Feb. 16. THE Perils state soccer team made a pledge be1 fore the Mentrl Besar today not to behave In an unruly munner at future matches. Led by their captain, Shuib Ibrahim, the players took part In an oath-taking ceremony in the presence of209 words
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Article171 1968-02-21 20 KUALA LUMPUR, V*b. 17 —Army Kuala Lumpur retailed the Beadle Shield tear Malaysian force» interunit rugby oom petition when they beat the Air Force by 11 potnu (foal, try and penalty) to nine (two tries, dropped goal) at Bellamy Road today. The match was wall171 words
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Article32 1968-02-21 20 KUALA LUMPUR. Mb. 17. A 52nd minute goal by Inaideleft Raja Bakar gave Police a 1-e victory ever Klang la a ■ml or league hooky match at Ourney Road yesterday.32 words
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Article235 1968-02-21 20 M. RAHMAN - By M. RAHMAN THE F.A. of Malaysia 1 decided yesterday to invite Cambodia to this year’s Merdeka tournament in Kuala Lumpur In Augyst Cambodia laat competed in this tournament in 1964 and finished last in their group of five teams The FAM decided yesterday that235 words
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Article64 1968-02-21 20 DSRAK Malays were lucky to draw 4-4 with holders Perlis Malays in their Sultans’ Quid Cup soccer match at Parlt Bustar yesterday. Perils led 3-1 at one stage In the second half, but failed to hold a late Perak rally In KUALA LUMPUR. Armed Forces thrashed Negri Malays64 words
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Article25 1968-02-21 20 In Ipafc. Perak held Toyo Kogyo of Japan to 1-1 draw. Y Kuwabari (12th minute) scored for tourists and Jeyaboomi <74th) for Perak.25 words
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203 1968-02-21 20 Kuala lumpur. Feb. 16.—-‘Tengku Abdul Rahman has expressed the nation’s gratitude to Canada for Its substantial contribution towards the Malaysian Broadcasting Centre. Under the Canadian Technical Assistance Programme, funds were provided to engage most of the consultants and site supervisors for the203 words
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Article110 1968-02-21 20 DUKIT MERTAJAM, Feb. 16—The National Anthem is not a Joget song but a solemn tune which should be respected by all races, the Chief Mia star. Tan Bri Wong Pow Nee. said yesterday. “Negara-ku means ThH Is my country* and as such It commands our love110 words
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299 1968-02-21 20 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 16. PROPOSAL to give additional powers to the Anti-Corruption Agency—brought up in Parliament yesterday was welcomed by the agency's chief, Inche Harun Hashim, to- day. He explained that the proposal. If implemented, would mean that the agency will be ‘administratively empowered"299 words
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Article66 1968-02-21 20 sriTAWAN, peb. 16. The MCA promises here will open between 8.30 ajn. and 12 30 p.nt. every Monday to Friday to give free service* to the pjhile like StelT farm** m:<nf L> Ann «mein* the implrmenta**an of the scheme oy tne Qitta wan Alliance Its chutman.66 words
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172 1968-02-21 20 Kuala lumfur. Fob. is ♦—The MalajblAn Association of Banka and Bank Negara have agreed to study the question of setting up a Bankers’ institute to encourage and develop the study of bunking here. This was disclosed today oy Mr Un Jo Yan. chair172 words
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Article59 1968-02-21 20 SINGAPORE, Bab. 15—One of Britain’s leading Industrialists. Sir David Brown, chairnan of the David Brown Corporation Ltd., win arrive here tomorrow for a two-dav vlelt. He will have talks with the 'hreetors of Vosper Thornycroft Unltecrg Ltd., a meaner of the Vos per Thornycroft «roup59 words